Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
9.4

Universal acclaim- based on 421 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 400 out of 421
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 421
  3. Negative: 18 out of 421
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  1. billyray
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    i loved those poems! so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    aways doing it lana! hope i can buy it some day!!!! beautiful cover too!
  2. Adalberto1697
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Excellent writing! Lana always impeccable and full of feelings! I truly loved!
  3. juan-cat
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    simplemente magnifico. Es un audio libro que te dejará encantado.
    Lana es un gran escritora y en este proyecto se ve reflejado en su máxima expresión
  4. BonnieBerry
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    She made an incredible audio book. I'm in love with her mind. She is the next great american writter
  5. filipibofinger
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Incrível, melhor álbum falado que foi feito no mundo todo a soronidade passada por ele é perfeitaaaaaaaa
  6. viniciusgalvao
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    um maaaaarco na cultura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. oxmarxrey
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This spoken word poetry book is so beautiful. The poems feels nostalgic and shows idealism of things that everyone has gone through especially with themes of self righteousness and self doubt. Although it may not feel like a traditional poetry book it is truly something that you should not miss out on. Track “7” is a clear stand out point for this album, the journey Lana wrote takes you onThis spoken word poetry book is so beautiful. The poems feels nostalgic and shows idealism of things that everyone has gone through especially with themes of self righteousness and self doubt. Although it may not feel like a traditional poetry book it is truly something that you should not miss out on. Track “7” is a clear stand out point for this album, the journey Lana wrote takes you on a ride with the waves of the ocean to a ride in a plane. Nothing quite like it amazing body of work.… Expand
  8. AdrielAdms
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    With poems about her persona in the best view of the world, singer Lana Del Rey delivers in 14 tracks what everyone already knows: She is the composer of the decade
  9. ultraviolento
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Her spoken album is beautiful, her voice is so soft and delicate, it makes me feel emotional
  10. lanadelrey29200
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Lana del rey una vez más nos ha mostrado quien es la reina de la creación.Sin duda alguna una gran compositora americana digna de ser reconocida no solo de ser cantante si no también de una excelente poeta.
  11. arthurmedcraft
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    In this project, Lana showed us a different side of her, a side that is more sensitive, fragile but without losing her own persona.

    ''Violet...'' is such an intimate reading, you feel as she's telling you a story. She opens this album with one of the best poems in the body of work, a love letter to L.A., in this one, she expresses her mommy issues, her daily problems, a terrible break    In this project, Lana showed us a different side of her, a side that is more sensitive, fragile but without losing her own persona.

    ''Violet...'' is such an intimate reading, you feel as she's telling you a story. She opens this album with one of the best poems in the body of work, a love letter to L.A., in this one, she expresses her mommy issues, her daily problems, a terrible break up... begging L.A. to receive her love. Throughout 'Violet...' you can see different scenes of Lana's life, a sailing lesson wich she signed up as Elizabeth Grant to be 'normal' for once... Anyways, this is such a good project, deserve a listen keeping in mind that THIS IS NOT a musical project, but a spoken-word!    … Expand
  12. adilsonmellof
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, tudo nesse livro é impecável, desde os poemas lindos até as rasuras feitas pela própria Lana
  13. shaider
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Perfeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeectioooooooooooonnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!
  14. caiq
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  15. Too_jerson
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Lana trás consigo um trabalho autoral, carregado de metáforas e analogias profundas, explora a subjetividade como ninguém.
  16. ibrunolima
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Um belo conjunto de poemas (curtos e longos), fotografias e pinturas. Recomendo.
  17. davizsad
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Nossa Lana pq tudo com vc é a base do talento e da aclamação? Hm kk Lana é deus e sem chororô
  18. CinnamonBoy
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Awesome! Such a nice audio book, i’m spechless. Lana voice is so sweet and the poems incredible!
  19. angietw
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This Album is unbelieveble. this is such a masterpiece!
    Poetic with an atmospheric aesthetic
    Just perfect.
  20. Nosturnos
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Magnífico álbum falado de Lana Del Rey, poesias incríveis. Falando sempre sobre a sua verdade!
  21. Viinikm
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Pra um primeiro livro é primoroso!
    Miss Del Rey mostra mais uma vez sua capacidade de domar as palavras
  22. bautist
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Its a beautiful compilation of moments and word from a coman who went through pain and a journey to finally release her poetry
  23. mrd666
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  24. hung1989
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    queennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
  25. Kevinlord
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    it's so beautiful ...it starts to feel deeper the more you listen to it .....her voice alone has magic...
  26. danpin
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Completely beautiful the way she expresses herself and her capability for writing and giving us a message about love or with political ideas, that can be equally important, period sis.
  27. Lucasgrant21
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This album so beautiful and perfect, the lyrics are complete, the sound is unique
  28. NojusRogo
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    LOVE IT SO MUCH! I really loved all of the poems. I will be looking forward to her future poetry.
  29. Lizzypatton
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    She had a dream to becaming a beautiful poet and she really did it. I love this.
  30. reygon
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Poet of our generation! Excited for more. Lana never disappoints! Best listened to before bed.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 16, 2021
    70
    With this collection of poems, Lana Del Rey offers an alternate view of the sun-dazzled California dreaming that fuels her songs. Her spoken word pieces reveal a more immediate lyrical sophistication, but they maintain the strange and powerful magic Del Rey has been cultivating her entire career.
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  2. The Quietus
    Sep 4, 2020
    80
    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is one of the most fully formed albums she has put out. Yes, some of the rhymes are clunky and a tad juvenile, but there is a sort of elegance to them. Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the album I’ve always wanted Del Rey to make. It’s brave, in a naïve way, and filled with some of glorious subtle backing tracks.
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Sep 4, 2020
    60
    While at times ‘Violet…’ shows Lana’s fine lyrical prowess, quotes primed for Tumblr captions, most of the time it’s more sixth former trying their best to impress at their first slam poetry event.
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