Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 2264 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 52 out of 2264
  3. Negative: 184 out of 2264
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  1. Scraper
    May 27, 2016
    10
    It's an undeniably soulful throwback with echoing bravado that transcends any of boring bullsh it you read in the newspaper today. A perfect ten from a naturally born skeptic.
  2. Teethy
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I love love love this album and it's definitely a grower. It gets better the more you listen to it. I have to say lana has evolved as an artist since her Born To Die days.
  3. mrmonster
    May 15, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This is Lana del Rey's best album yet by far. If you like music, this album is for you, especially the song "Cruel World", aka the best song on the album.
  4. Wael
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    This album is so much different than any other Lana Del Rey record, especially her major-label debut Born To Die. Good different. The amazing hip hop beats are gone, only to be replaced with magnificent guitars. The deep sad lyrics vanished, only to be replaced by even sadder and more bitter words. Lana's confidence is on top, her vocal performance is very passionate and very on point. TheThis album is so much different than any other Lana Del Rey record, especially her major-label debut Born To Die. Good different. The amazing hip hop beats are gone, only to be replaced with magnificent guitars. The deep sad lyrics vanished, only to be replaced by even sadder and more bitter words. Lana's confidence is on top, her vocal performance is very passionate and very on point. The record has this big summer-y feel to it, even though it's the saddest thing I have ever heard. Standouts are Money, Power, Glory; Sad Girl; and Brooklyn Baby. Go miss Grant! 8/10.… Expand
  5. Deano87
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana Del Rey and Dan Auerbach have created a stunningly beautiful album with dark and haunting lyrics.

    This is a great album and can see this achieving worldwide success.
  6. andreslopez
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    This album is by far my fave one, it's too amazing, those vocal are great and every song is just wow. Brooklyn Baby is the best ballad i' ve ever heard...Del Rey definitely surprised me.
  7. michaelmadonna
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    My favourite album of 2014 so far! After Lana released West Coast it was obvious this album was going to be impressive but after hearing it all,it's more than impressive, it's amazing!

    With ultraviolence Lana stays true to herself. She keeps that vintage/ jazzy sound that she has become famous for but develops on it. Lana has shown a much more darker side lyrically (Ultraviolence) and    My favourite album of 2014 so far! After Lana released West Coast it was obvious this album was going to be impressive but after hearing it all,it's more than impressive, it's amazing!

    With ultraviolence Lana stays true to herself. She keeps that vintage/ jazzy sound that she has become famous for but develops on it. Lana has shown a much more darker side lyrically (Ultraviolence) and musically (Shades of Cool).

    Highlights:

    - West Coast, - Ultraviolence, - ****** my up to the top & - Money Power glory    … Expand
  8. Annderson
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfect album from Lana Del Rey, reflexive, calm, spiritual, hot as ice and cold as fire, the entire album takes us to Del Rey's world, the production from Dan Auerbach brings a different face to the album, it makes it even better than Lana's last albums: Born to Die and it's re-release: Paradise. Since the beginning of the record, the music attracts you and makes you go to the deep old and surf rock from the West Coast, traveling to the jazz air from the Brooklyn, after it takes us to the Latin-American inspired America and finally to the Florida, it makes you feel like you're listening to a new album every time, the highlights of the album are for sure the polemic, sad and depressive but at the same time with a lot of soul and love, the title song, Ultraviolence, a potential single, also Shades of Cool and Brooklyn Baby that are perfect opposites, West Coast ia a musical monster, perfect, universal and harmonic song. Also Pretty When You Cry, a lovely song about a man and the ambitious Money Power Glory, also don't forget the beautiful and soft Black Beauty from Deluxe Edition and the very cool Florida Kilos who sounds like a song that Lizzy Grant would have written and sung before she was Lana Del Rey.… Expand
  9. lucasbatista
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence is a masterpiece. Lana is deep in her feelings. We can feel the glory of this album. The voice, the lyrics, the money, the power, the glory, the love, the violence, the pain, everything. Give me all that Ultraviolence.
  10. LuisDuarte
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    This album is so perfect it makes me cry, all of the songs are perfection, especially Old Money and Brooklyn Baby. Lana you did it again, I love you and I love this album soooo much.
  11. julioocesaar1
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    De longe um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi. Mostra uma evolução muito grande da Lana Del Rey em relação ao seu disco anterior. Aqui ela finalmente se encontrou e mostrou a que veio
  12. Orlandreson
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I'm a huge fan of Lana's...she is probably my favorite artist of all time. For me her debut, Born To Die, was my favorite album of 2012 and Ultraviolence is just as good of an album, if not better. Its a perfect blend of pop, indie rock, alternative and blues.
  13. denismathias
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    It's solid, consistent and has a obscure vibe that fills you up from the beginning to the end. More cohesive than her debut, Ultraviolence presents us a less confusing Lana Del Rey that has found her sound and created an album that can surprise you and captive you at the same time.
  14. RonneWesley
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Wonderful album, Lana was responsible for bringing back the 60s and 70s and reinvent an almost "dead" style. The album's production is flawless and the addition of guitars in the music gives life to the music, here Lana risks vocally and offers wonderful soprano, the old feelings still fit in her velvet voice. And the lyrics here are more restrained expression and emotion at the rightWonderful album, Lana was responsible for bringing back the 60s and 70s and reinvent an almost "dead" style. The album's production is flawless and the addition of guitars in the music gives life to the music, here Lana risks vocally and offers wonderful soprano, the old feelings still fit in her velvet voice. And the lyrics here are more restrained expression and emotion at the right times, references to American icons are the basis for the deconstruction of the American dream. Lana did it again.… Expand
  15. Gabo_397
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    When I first heard Lana, I liked her but I wasn't very convinced about her whole thing of the "American dream" and the way she saw life in general, so Born to Die for me was a good album but it lacked of some maturity and cohesion. Ultraviolence not only is a lot of times more complex and serious but is also amazingly beautiful without the need of so many musical arrangements andWhen I first heard Lana, I liked her but I wasn't very convinced about her whole thing of the "American dream" and the way she saw life in general, so Born to Die for me was a good album but it lacked of some maturity and cohesion. Ultraviolence not only is a lot of times more complex and serious but is also amazingly beautiful without the need of so many musical arrangements and ornaments. Never in my life I had heard something like this. The album is the perfect combination of soul, pop, rock, and alternative music that along with her spectacular way of singing create a Masterpiece.

    THIS IS PURE PURE BLACK BEAUTY!    … Expand
  16. paypalkia
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    I can't believe how perfect this album is. Lana Del Rey, you are my goddess, and Ultraviolence has changed my life forever. From the booming sounds in the background of Cruel World, to the heartbreaking vocals of Pretty When You Cry, to the beautiful shade of F*cked My Way Up To The Top, to the remastered beauty of Black Beauty, and to the odd shine of Florida Kilos, this album has won myI can't believe how perfect this album is. Lana Del Rey, you are my goddess, and Ultraviolence has changed my life forever. From the booming sounds in the background of Cruel World, to the heartbreaking vocals of Pretty When You Cry, to the beautiful shade of F*cked My Way Up To The Top, to the remastered beauty of Black Beauty, and to the odd shine of Florida Kilos, this album has won my heart. A perfectly cohesive album that screams it's title. It's dark, depressing, beautiful, and perfectly crafted. Sure, she may have lost some fans by throwing away the hip-hop beats of Born to Die, but that was never her true passion. She has gained and found her true fans in those who support this music. A hazy, smoky, old feel brought on by raw drums, guitars, bass, and slight distortion. Her voice brings all the instruments to life, it seems, and brings the viewers to life into an adventure made by her. A sad adventure, but a beautifully told adventure by the greatest storyteller "pop" music has today: Lana Del Rey. She may not be played on the radio, but she is quite the pop star. A popular star that doesn't have radio play, or even wants/needs it, because her music speaks louder than the radio's overdose of "it gets better" songs. She writes not to influence, but to release. She writes not for us, but for herself. Her devotion to this truly brings out the beauty of her music. Not everyone will like it, but that's okay, as long as she's happy doing what she's doing. Lana Del Rey has perfected her craft, created a dark masterpiece, and I can't wait to see what she will do next. For now, I'll be playing this endlessly.… Expand
  17. GeorgeMiranda
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Lana is a great singer and knows what to do. When she spoke it would be something more obscure she was right, and I he did not believe she could, but it's there now. She promised and did something more obscure, worked and hypnotic. Her voice is amazing, even looking tired and failed. This was not an accident, because everything matches. The lyrics are wonderful and many personal, evenLana is a great singer and knows what to do. When she spoke it would be something more obscure she was right, and I he did not believe she could, but it's there now. She promised and did something more obscure, worked and hypnotic. Her voice is amazing, even looking tired and failed. This was not an accident, because everything matches. The lyrics are wonderful and many personal, even critics always judging as not authentic. Could it be that she invents these love stories? Why if everything is really a scam, she is the best actress and author. For even in her videos she shows how many things actually happened. For me it is all true, and no one can judge it as a farce, come on appreciate what she does best: quality music. Such criticisms speak more on her personality than the music should be disregarded. Ultraviolence is a complete album, one of the best of the year!… Expand
  18. NOD
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Even though the album doesn't contain big hits like Summertime sadness or Born to die, there is no question that Ultraviolence is a masterpiece. One of those rare albums where most songs are amazing and providing something special.
  19. valgreen
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    Can't find the right words to describe this album because it's so **** good. It's amazing, really. You feel like floating in the sky in each song. Just so good. THIS should be nominated to the Grammys, and even winning. Sad that it isn't. But still, the best alternative album of 2014.
  20. danhoney
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana Del Rey is not more the same, is not one that tried success [achieved] in indie pop with Born to Die. The sound here is another, we have guitar, bass, drums, Lana now arrived in indie rock, or any other subgenre of '60s rock. The next album it can now be titled the Evolution of Lana Del Rey. Apparently she did not want to stay in sameness music forever, so the what will the nextLana Del Rey is not more the same, is not one that tried success [achieved] in indie pop with Born to Die. The sound here is another, we have guitar, bass, drums, Lana now arrived in indie rock, or any other subgenre of '60s rock. The next album it can now be titled the Evolution of Lana Del Rey. Apparently she did not want to stay in sameness music forever, so the what will the next work? One thing is certain, though the sounds change in Ultraviolence, the letters make clear which were written by Del Rey. It is a indescretível album, Undoubtedly deserves to be a success.

    Featured: Sad Girl, Cruel World, Baby Blooklyn and West Coast.    … Expand
  21. thaleslucas
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    'Ultraviolence' isn't "more of the same", let alone "but less". Its a creative album while the lyrics and production make Lana Del Rey the greatest artist actuality. She takes inspirations on the past and do it our reality. This is THE ALBUM of the year!
  22. tannerty
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    'Ultraviolence' is truly a great album that comes together very, very well. The track listing flows nicely and it's definitely a step up in sound from Born To Die. Personally, I love Born To Die - I didn't think she could top that, but she did. This is a by far more mature album, and Auerbach and her did a great job at making it come together. For me, Guns & Roses could've been left out,'Ultraviolence' is truly a great album that comes together very, very well. The track listing flows nicely and it's definitely a step up in sound from Born To Die. Personally, I love Born To Die - I didn't think she could top that, but she did. This is a by far more mature album, and Auerbach and her did a great job at making it come together. For me, Guns & Roses could've been left out, but just like any Lana song, it will grow on me. Standouts of the album would include Shades of Cool, Old Money and Cruel World. Lana Del Rey hit a home run with this album, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for her next.… Expand
  23. osnapitzari
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    SHOKK DE MONSTRO RAINHA Lana Del Rey DESTRUIU MERECE 100 DA 100 PRA ESSA MULHER DESTRUIDORA VENDE MILHÕES RAINHA DO PLANETA DO URBAN CONCEITUAL DO MUNDOOOO
  24. renspinheiro
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    This album show the world that she came to stay. "Born to die", the first one, is little less mature than this one, but, we can see clearly that this album is strong, mature, beautiful and classy. It shows the world that she CAN DO IT! Execellent
  25. fckingcarlos
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
  26. AA2
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album is one of those albums that are/must be considered a masterpiece (like Madonna's Like A Prayer). It's like a fairytale. Lana takes us to a different time. The songs are emotional and beautifully composed with dark tunes -- "Lana Del Rey style". They are actual poems by Lana Del Rey turned into songs. Her voice is seductive and sad at the same time. Something about this albumThis album is one of those albums that are/must be considered a masterpiece (like Madonna's Like A Prayer). It's like a fairytale. Lana takes us to a different time. The songs are emotional and beautifully composed with dark tunes -- "Lana Del Rey style". They are actual poems by Lana Del Rey turned into songs. Her voice is seductive and sad at the same time. Something about this album makes you feel like waking up after a good dream. During he day you'll ask yourself "was I dreaming or was it reality".… Expand
  27. ItaloSerrano
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence brings depth and beauty lyrics mixed with resonant and unique melodies. Although an melodic album, Lana give us quite a relaxing and natural time. There's a truly sense of emotional experience at Lana's new album that rings clear in her voice and her simple but solid songs.
  28. Waffles09
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana's new album proved she's alternative music's queen. Her collaboration with Auerbach is just comparable to Adele's collaboration with Epworth. Pure magic. This only shows Del Rey will be around us for a long time, and will be remembered as one of the greatest talents of the century.
  29. tricck
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Is Del Rey's best album so far,more cohesive than Born To Die.She is much more mature in this album, with strong lyrics and strong vocals.She came to make a difference in the music industry and this new album is the proof of it.
  30. Summerboy
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Só confirmou que é a rainha indie. Pefeito do começo ao fim, uma coleção de hinos como Sad Girl, Old Money, West Coast, Is This Happiness, Shades Of Cool... E claro, Ultraviolence. O melhor álbum de 2014.
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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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