Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 2264 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 184 out of 2264
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  1. livinglegendss
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Isso consegue ser pesado e etéreo ao mesmo tempo. Tudo bruto e sensível so mesmo tempo.
  2. ooonak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literal crack ugh love it
  3. guiwinter9
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Milhões de vezes um dos melhores álbuns da Lenda, onde nos traz nostalgia, nos faz lembrar do passado e de alguns momentos.
  4. Cocotoulhs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Iconic honestly... Really unique pop rock sound... Only lanita does it like that
  5. sebaauroou
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ART. PURE ART. love thaaaaaaat albuuuuum, lana del rey is god of music literally
  6. ArthurDelRay
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Que álbum perfeito, ele é tão coeso e sombrio. Lana canta como um anjo sombrio
  7. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Maybe Lana Del Rey's best album ever. This album is just a pure tragic poetry.
  8. gusalo125
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Ultraviolence is a melancholic album, full of sadness and nostalgia.
    Undoubtedly a magnificent work, with excellent lyrics and instrumentals, BROOKLYN BABY, WEST COAST, SAD GIRL, OLD MONEY, are outstanding songs.
  9. Frax_O
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    The best production ever. The lyrics are deep, dark and really amazing. Best LDR album
  10. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This album my god so amazing! This album is my Life every track is so heavenly well written!
  11. PKikionis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    M A S T E R P I E C E

    A Living Legend.

    Best music ever.
    Greatest poet ever.
    Greatest songwriter ever.

    Lana Del Rey is the God!
  12. y2aaaaaa
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores e maiores álbuns de Del Rey, o estilo rock vintage com algumas pegadas de pop faz com o que o álbum se torne o melhor de 2014. Shades of cool é uma das músicas mais incríveis que já ouvi
  13. MikelPikel
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect lana album i love it so much omg, so much emotion densely compacted into this masterpiece of an album. My personal fav track is west coast… Expand
  14. aibimartin
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso e consistente. Podemos ver uma história sendo traçada se for escutado da última faixa até a primeira. Um marco na discografia da Lana e com certeza um dos seus melhores trabalhos.
  15. eddazf
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Truly her best album when it comes to production, sonority, and vocals and even lyrics, & proves Lana’s artistic path is best suited in rock music.
  16. supersmart
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    ultraviolence is so much different from born to die this one was more experimental and the goddamn production was 10/10 .Best album of 2014 and a one of the best albums of 21st century
  17. normanfrockweII
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ultraviolence is such a big move from Born To Die Lana had proven that SHE IS the MUSIC INDUSTRY… Expand
  18. adhamhany
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics are what truly elevate it. Full of melancholy, reflection, and nostalgia. An album about broken people, love, happiness, the America of decades ago, and the women who inhabited it.

    Perhaps my only problem with this album is how it - sometimes - felt repetitive.

    Deciding what my favorite tracks in this album are is a bit meaningless. There's too many of them. Besides, the album is best experienced as a whole. Also, try to get the deluxe edition; it has four bonus tracks, two of which are pretty great, and the other two are still worth it.

    I liked Born to Die when i heard it a year or two ago, and became very excited for her career and what she might have in store for us. With Dan Auerbach as producer, this album exceeded it's predecessor in more ways than one. I'm still as excited as i previously was, and i hope she gets to create more wonderful work.    … Expand
  19. Spangle
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Overall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it thatOverall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it that lifted the dark cloud from the music. This album is entirely dreary. Everything has a dark rain cloud hanging over it and while all of the songs are beautiful, that can get tiresome at certain points. The tracklisting here is also really well done, as the songs all flow very well into one another, though that also leads to some of the songs almost sounding the same at times, which is a negative for this one, as a few of the songs feel and sound the same as one another. But, since I like those songs, I do not really mind all that much. "Cruel World", "Money Power Glory", and "Black Beauty", are really the standout tracks here for me.… Expand
  20. WadeVS
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Getting Auerbach on this record was the best thing she could have done. This is a very confident, bold album. Dan has managed to draw a little more intensity from her and she actually sings - like really sings - on Ultraviolence. It's a near flawless album. "Sad Girl" is a throwaway track imo, however. But otherwise it is brilliant.
  21. remmiwskao
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Upon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for theUpon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for the rest of the record; a slow burning song featuring purposely-imperfect vocals that forces the listener to experience the hurt and dystopian world that Del Rey does. This is nothing new – Born To Die provided the same offering – however the subdued tone of Ultraviolence is much more fitting with its oppressed and dark thematic nature.

    Elsewhere, lead single, ‘West Coast’ provides a relatively upbeat and gritty sound in comparison to the rest of the album, and ‘Money Power Glory’ showcases Del Rey’s unique and astounding vocal range. ‘F***** My Way To the Top’ demonstrates that – unlike Born To Die – less is more, with Del Rey’s silk-like vocals floating above a pulsing beat and faint guitar strums. ‘Old Money’ is the most Lana Del Rey song that Lana Del Rey has ever made; an absolutely stunning ode 1960s America with herself reminiscing the “sunset, small towns… red racing cars”, and ‘Flipside’, a slow-burning Western-influenced track which – had it been around during the 90s – would have been perfect for the epic yet tragic final scene of Thelma & Louise.

    The album is not without its flaws, however; Del Rey’s cover of ‘The Other Woman’ doesn’t fit whatsoever with the atmosphere the rest of the album has conjured up until that closing track, and provides an incredibly underwhelmed finish to an album that sounded well thought out. Some of the lyrics are questionable and grow irritating, such as Del Rey repeating "dope and diamonds" sixteen - yes, sixteen - times during 'Money Power Glory', and there are certain tracks that beg for more of a climax than they are given.

    Ultraviolence, then, is an overall winner; the stripped-back, low-key and understated burning progressions of the songs create an intense, unique and totally encapsulating experience. Whilst there are missteps, it is a massive step forward for an artist that is consistently panned for being a one-time act.    … Expand
  22. Rumblefish
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not oftenI was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not often that a collection of songs (as in the first album) written purely from a woman's perspective, can be so enticing as to draw the ear of a male audience, but Del Rey achieves this - no-one is safe from the allure of her voice!

    This second album is well-paced, reminiscent and even more damaged than the first. There is a sadness pervading through the songs, a rueful resignation or poor choices made and lives taking unfavourable paths. There's also a dignity and a defiance. A heroic trashiness if you will.

    This is an outstanding collection of tracks, never pandering to the radio crowd. When one looks at the other female icons of the day (GaGa, Beyonce, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, etc) and the shallowness and vacuity of what they produce, it becomes clearer that Lana Del Rey is the only one flying the flag for true female artists these days. She deserves all the credit in the world for this and for the affecting experience of listening to her music.    … Expand
  23. gamias1
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    The record is great and it is way better than "Born to Die". Lana's voice is stunning and I love the orchestration. Also the great Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys produces the majority of the songs and helps by playing a variety of instruments. It's a must buy for both Lana's fans.
  24. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    Lana vërtetë e tejkalon atë në këtë album . Trading hop udhëtim / hip prodhimit me një shkëmb alternative të ndjehen të përzier me disa pop ëndërr nga The Black Keys Dan Auerbach . Vocals Lana janë pasuruar edhe në të gjithë LP përbërë nga këngë të përhershme deri në 6 minuta . Unë do ta quaja " albumin e errët " të këtij Lana ndërsa qenë më të mirë të saj . Nëpërmjet këtyre vlerëson ,Lana vërtetë e tejkalon atë në këtë album . Trading hop udhëtim / hip prodhimit me një shkëmb alternative të ndjehen të përzier me disa pop ëndërr nga The Black Keys Dan Auerbach . Vocals Lana janë pasuruar edhe në të gjithë LP përbërë nga këngë të përhershme deri në 6 minuta . Unë do ta quaja " albumin e errët " të këtij Lana ndërsa qenë më të mirë të saj . Nëpërmjet këtyre vlerëson , Lana ende duhet të punojë për kah lirika e saj . Tracks si **** My Way To The Top dhe Sad Girl janë gjysmë të mirë dhe mund të ketë qenë hedhur larg për versionin luksoz . Gruaja tjetër është edhe një nga këngët më të mira të formuluara nga Lana , pasi ishte shkruar fillimisht për Nina Simone . Në përgjithësi , Ultraviolence mund të jetë një nga albumet më të mira të 2014

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  25. Sylvia_D
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Oh she is so mysterious and beautiful! I like this so much because it is not as boring as Born To Die. It has more focus and she doesn't just mumble on this album. It is well produced and beautiful.
  26. guilhermearpi
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Maybe the songs are really very similar, but it makes her album get a vibe that only Lana can do. Her voice and melodies have perfect sync. She's not the best singer yet, but she does what she knows do better in her work. Anyway, we can't wait something different from her and it's not a big deal if she keep doing songs so good like that album. She made a good work in Ultraviolence albumMaybe the songs are really very similar, but it makes her album get a vibe that only Lana can do. Her voice and melodies have perfect sync. She's not the best singer yet, but she does what she knows do better in her work. Anyway, we can't wait something different from her and it's not a big deal if she keep doing songs so good like that album. She made a good work in Ultraviolence album and I really think she can be the Queen of Alternative Indie Music!!… Expand
  27. chuck_d
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    First off, I'm a big fan of hers. I tried to get tickets to her concert in Vegas and Frisco but they sold out in minutes. I drove 7 hours to Phoenix just to sit in the second deck. So now that you have some perspective on me..
    I was prepared to be indifferent with this album, because I love Born to Die and I just figured this would not measure up. I was wrong, and I'm so glad.
    This    First off, I'm a big fan of hers. I tried to get tickets to her concert in Vegas and Frisco but they sold out in minutes. I drove 7 hours to Phoenix just to sit in the second deck. So now that you have some perspective on me..
    I was prepared to be indifferent with this album, because I love Born to Die and I just figured this would not measure up. I was wrong, and I'm so glad.
    This disc opens up with a gem-of-an-anthem called Cruel World that is long and powerful. Ultraviolence is another of my favorites. Shades of Cool and Brooklyn Baby provide a slight/nice change of pace, and some light-heartedness to soften the mood a bit, and then West Coast really puts it into full swing. Sad Girl is a lovely song that you may get lost in. Pretty When You Cry I also enjoy, as well as Money Power Glory. F***ed My Way to the Top is SO satisfying, in the same vein as Cola was, if you're into that type of thing (Lord knows I am). Old Money is a really sweet song and quite emotional, and The Other Woman is a real change of pace, right in time for, in my opinion, the big surprise on the disc: Black Beauty. This is a huge, sweeping anthem. Guns and Roses and Florida Kilos are fine as well, but not at the top of my list. I would have scored this album a 10 but i'm allowing her some room to grow in the next album, which I understand she is already thinking about. God, I hope so.    … Expand
  28. Hernanmolina21
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    A well crafted affair that seems like if it was made in another era. Lana del Rey keeps her way into make the industry and mainstream public believe that there´s more possibility for music if we look at the past rather than the future.
  29. James49
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    This is an excellent album and much better than I thought it was going to be. It's hard to top an album like Born To Die but somehow Lana did just that. I find that most albums have a few good songs in the beginning and then fizzle out with a lot of filler. This does not happen on Ultraviolence. Yes, there are one or two songs I could probably do without but, as a whole, there are just soThis is an excellent album and much better than I thought it was going to be. It's hard to top an album like Born To Die but somehow Lana did just that. I find that most albums have a few good songs in the beginning and then fizzle out with a lot of filler. This does not happen on Ultraviolence. Yes, there are one or two songs I could probably do without but, as a whole, there are just so many damn good songs here.
    If you are a fan and loved BTD, you will love Ultaviolence. It's a little slower and lacking some of the up tempo beats of BTD, but that is not a bad thing. Lana Del Rey makes beautiful and emotive music that is intoxicating and she is in peak form here. If anything, Ultraviolence has an equal or even more amount of feeling and emotion than BTD. I would highly recommend Ultraviolence to anyone who is a fan of Lana and her type of music. I think this album will catapult her to a whole new level of success. I ordered the deluxe mp3 with three extra songs and was glad I did. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  30. mariohenrique
    Jun 25, 2014
    9
    Amazing album. My favorites songs are 'Sad Girl', 'Old Money', 'Money Power Glory' and ****** My Way Up To The Top. Lana is amazing. I can't believe that some reviews are a **** I love the album, The album of 2014. But I still wait Adele's new album.

    XO
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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 9, 2014
    78
    A shake up in the lyric department would be nice to see next time around, but on this outing Lana Del Rey is able to sell it with striking vocal performances and breathtaking compositions.
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  2. Mojo
    Aug 20, 2014
    60
    While her David Lynch qualities remain, there's also something of the masochistic Lars Von Trier heroine in the resigned drowse of these songs. [Sep 2014, p.92]
  3. No Ripcord
    Aug 4, 2014
    70
    Underwhelming ending aside, it’s fair to say that Del Rey (and her collaborators) have more than risen to the challenge of keeping her a part of the pop culture conversation, for all the right reasons.
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