Reviews (page 3 of 8)
I like Lana Del Rey's languorous voice. I enjoyed this album, though I don't think it's her best - I like NFR or There's a Tunnel more. Solid four stars.
Lovely, moody, unique…always love me some Lana Del Rey.
A bit one-note…but I’m a sucker for this kind of boring music I guess
Fun. Good trance music. 4/5
Not my favorite of hers but still a rang good album
Первая часть альбома понравилась, вторая - вайб певицы в заброшенном пустом пабе для байкеров на отшибе трассы, вогнала в бьёрковское медитативное тревожное состояние.
Nice album, like LdR.
A really good album, I liked White Dress, Tulsa Jesus Freak and Let Me Love You Like A Woman the most. I love listening to Lana Del Rey.
I listened to this album once when it came out, but never returned to it until it came up on the generator today. It is a solid album, but I think recency bias must have landed it on this list instead of stronger options from Lana's catalog. That said, I will be more likely to listen to it again after this second runthrough. There are some beautiful, melancholy tracks on this album. Was nice to hear Weyes Blood on the "For Free" cover, as well--lovely! Standout tracks: White Dress, Dark But Just A Game, Yosemite
A nice noise. Bit breathy in the vocal delivery and light on hooks, but nevertheless a very pleasant listen.
Well-intentioned. Sweet.
I liked it a good bit more than I expected. Well crafted, atmospheric dream pop.
A fantastic voice over some soothing and soulful tracks.
Not my favorite Lana album but still a good listen
I started trying to check out Lana Del Rey’s music about six months ago. I hadn’t got around to Chemtrails Over The Country Club yet so getting this album was perfect timing. First, is this considered sad girl music? I don’t say that disparagingly because I wound up liking this album. Lana has a distinctive vocal style that I do mostly enjoy. The airy voice in parts of White Dress weren’t my favorite. I also got a bit of a Joni Mitchell vibe from Del Rey on this album but where Joni would lose me, Lana is able to pull me in. There were only two songs on Chemtrails that I wasn’t too crazy about, White Dress and Yosemite. But, they wouldn’t stop me from playing the whole album in its entirety. In fact, I ran through Chemtrails Over the Country Club twice because I was so intrigued. The really strong material by Lana got me to give this album a four rating. 4/5
We were slightly negative going into this that it wasn't Born To Die, but actually have now completely changed our minds. We really enjoyed this: it's a very cohesive, atmospheric album.
Soothing.
Wonderful music by a very talented musician
He estado apunto de ponerle 5 ⭐
Balladen, Schöne Musik, schöne Stimme
listened to again smooth and silky
Firstly, I am objecting to this album's inclusion on the list for one reason, that it released too recently IMO. Feel like there should be a minimum of 5 years wait after an album releases before it gets added. Even in the rare case when an album comes out of the gate that's a clear instant classic (Nevermind, for example), waiting five years won't kill it. 99% of the time, there's no way you can judge an album's impact or influence on release. And this album got added in the 2021 edition too, so went on immediately. That said, still a great record, and Lana Del Rey definitely belongs on the list eventually. I slightly prefer Norman Fucking Rockwell!! as far as Lana albums go, but this still has great tracks. Breaking Up Slowly is great. Dance Till We Die has a fun little portion towards the end that breaks up the slow/chill vibe in a good way. Not a ton to say about it though, it's just good.
Favorite Track: Let Me Love You Like A Woman
I've been typically lukewarm on Lana Del Rey, although sometimes the big sweeping songs like "Ride" have swept me up. So I've never listened to a full album of hers until now. This was very impressive. Her voice was interesting as she moved from the highs to the lows. I'm still not convinced she's a good singer, but many of my favourite singers aren't technically good singers. The music and the production of some of the songs is nuanced and subtle, but still engaging. And the inclusion of "For Free", not exactly the best-known Joni Mitchell song, made me emotional. A fantastic conclusion to the album, tying together the themes and subjects of the songs that came before.
I liked it
A very pleasant beautiful album. Based in its genre - Folk / Country Folk / Americana - I didn't think that I would like it, but I did.
I liked it a lot. In fact, I think I liked every song on the album. Nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary but just a pleasant experience. I have found that I really enjoy americana. I'll have to dig into the lyrics more but so far - 4/5!
Surprised that this is the Lana Del Rey album they picked. Regardless I enjoyed it and she has definitely been influential for that sad indie pop sound
ok I’m actually into it
I can kinda see why Lana Del Rey has a following; thought it was ok. All of her songs do kinda sound the same, though, but I've heard much worse. 7/10.
Iconic but not life-changing
Another slightly baffling and frustrating modern pick. For my money LDR is one of the most distinctive, consistent and best artists of the last 15 years so absolutely deserves representation on the list, it’s just that there are about 4 albums of hers I’d choose over this one. ‘Chemtrails’ is big on gentle, meditative reflections and pretty acoustic songs, but contains little of the cinematic melodrama/stately orchestral beauty/ genre-melding hip-hop beats/noirish mythologising of America that various of her other releases excel in. I'll still give it a generous rating though, mainly because the first two tracks are among my favourites of hers. 3.5 / 4
Pretty good.
Started and finished strong, plenty of bangers. The middle few songs were pretty dreary, I guess that's her style but I simply didn't have the appetite for a full album of it. Melancholic
Beautiful voice and production.
Mellow but enjoyable.
Good album. Pretty songs and vocals. I dislike that most artists, and particularly female artists, only seem to sing about relationships and sexual attractions in a majority of their songs. There is so much more to the human experience and the world. After the eleventh song about heartbreak or a partner and their relationship, I’ve lost interest and no matter how lovely the voice or how different the melody the song is lost on me.
A wonderfully beautiful soundscape It's really really good. Taylor Swift owes this girl money because she's been directly lifting stuff from this album for years
My first 2020s record on here. I love Lana and there’s a lot that’s good on this album but it’s far from her best. (Not even the best she put out that year!)
White dress on todella hyvä, samoin Breaking up slowly. Muutkin välissä jees, siellähän oli melodioita. Vaatisi toisen kuuntelukerran, jotta pääsisi sanoihin sisälle, mutta se ei ainakaan mulla nostais arvosanaa.
Another one I actually am familiar with, what a treat! I've always mostly enjoyed this album. It is quite subtle in it's beauty and won't hit you over the head with it, but a really nice listen nonetheless. Lana's vocals are incredible here and nearly solely carry the whole record. 8/10
It makes so much sense that she married a Florida alligator wrangler.
Goed gezongen, mooie nummers, lekker ontspannen.
I liked it. Quiet, tender, close. First half of the album was what I really liked. Standouts: White Dress, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Let Me Love You Like A Woman, Dark But Just A Game, and Not All Who Wonder Are Lost.
4.5
palkon faktaa neidillä
her spacey vibe is pretty mesmerizing. For a pop super star this is pretty good. 3.5 rounding up
Melancholic, disillusioned, quiet and loud. It speaks to the part of me that yearns for love and mourns from heartbreak. It has a much more well-rounded sound, overall feel and tonality which I really enjoyed.
I'm a fan of Lana Del Rey and this album, but got to admit I was surprised to see this on the list. It's not her best album. Hell, it's not her best album released in 2021! That said, it's still a good album - moody, dramatic, with just enough pop hooks to keep you reeled. I just wish Lana Del Rey was represented by Norman Fucking Rockwell! instead.
It's nice and relaxing. But it's like generic ambient music at times.
4.5
A mellow drive through the country, meeting your family and gazing over the farms and woods. A plesant drive, but it doesn't really grab me. However, the similarity to Lorde's Solar Power is wonderful for me.
Does not quite reach the heights of Norman efffin Rockwell but conveys a nice country-lite atmosphere. Very intimate, very lovely.
Heyrið, mér fannst þetta skemmtilegt.
“White Dress” is one of my favorite Lana Del Rey songs. There are nights when I just need that song and nothing else will do. I love her breathless falsetto. It’s a touching, nostalgic song reflecting on those golden years of your youth when you feel independent, free and unstoppable. But there’s a touch of irony too. “Down at the Men in Music Business Conference” is a hilarious line that introduces a touch of menace into the song. Where does this 19-year-old waitress get her power from? From her tight, white dress as she serves professional men in the music industry. It makes her “feel like a god,” probably because of the attention she gets wearing it around these powerful men. And while “summer’s almost gone,” along with the innocence that comes with it, this memory of being 19 still feels precious and pure. I always get swept up by the momentum of the music on that song and on the title track that follows. Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff’s songwriting and production can make piano-driven torch songs feel like head bangers. There’s so much drama in the music! “Let Me Love You Like a Woman” is an another gorgeous song. Lana Del Rey has such a mesmerizing voice. She has power in her voice but her performances can also be subtle and restrained. She can sing deep and sultry, or high and soaring, or bring the volume down to a whisper. Lana Del Rey has one of the more idiosyncratic styles in modern music — there’s no mistaking her songs — and I love how she sprinkles in a wide variety of sounds and styles without changing the core sound too much. Some rustic country here, a hip-hop beat there, lush strings and a 70s rock influence… but the music is always uniquely hers.
I'm still going through her discography so many of her songs are new to me, but I'm really enjoying them when I sit and listen. This album I'm pretty sure sounds like her others- filled with cinematic storytelling, optimism, heartbreak, and of course heavy drama. She so easily will take a song places- with a key change, a change in vocal or instrument production, addition/subtraction of elements... it's all there for a sonic journey. Sometimes I imagine her sitting and writing these songs and it's hard for me to understand how it's done. "Dark But Just A Game" is all of these vignettes masterfully blended together (like many songs on this record) and I wonder if she writes them piece by piece and then plugs them all together when the stories align on the album. It's very cool and leads to great song structures. This however is a hard rate for me. It feels better than a 3, but she has several albums that I believe are better than this that might be teetering on 5's, so this feels like a solid 4. Ok maybe it's not a hard rate. Wonderful album. Thanks!
Lana's voice is captivating the whole way through, which is what I think carries the album. It can distract you from the songs sounding a bit too similar. I enjoyed the whole album, so I can't really give it low marks. But it would be nice to hear more variation
Not the best Lana Album but still good.
She constantly releases good albums
I enjoyed this.
Beautiful :) it’s easy for me to completely miss music like this assuming it’s manufactured mainstream drivel. I’m wrong on this one - she’s authentic can write and sing. Beautiful and melancholic, uplifting and soothing - I like Lana.
I can't distinguish any song but I do like this record.
Me gustó bastante. No la había escuchado antes y disfruté mucho de su voz y las piezas más lentas.
Favorite Track: Chemtrails Over The Country Club
I must have heard this artist on Radio Paradise as she sounded familiar. A bit piano heavy for my taste but I enjoyed it and will listen again - like a chilled Florence + The Machine.
Very good album
Like a baby angel whispering sad thoughts in my ear
Lana is my queen
I've known about Lana Del Ray for years but never listened to anything of hers. Welp, I found out today I'm a fan. Thanks, 1001 list.
Love Lana !!!
I'm a fan! I've only listened to a few songs before today. Her voice, the lyrics, and the feel are all very cinematic. It takes you into a different era but is still relevant.
Why is she so sad always?
Enjoyed!
Though this album also deserves to be on the list, I do not understand Norman Fucking Rockwell not being on it as it is a bit better. Both are full of good songwriting and Lana has a mesmerising voice.
Singular, romantic, heartfelt songs of love and loss and adventure, with echoes of the best of Laurel Canyon. Fabulous tunes, great harmonies. A deep collection, which will reward repeated listening
The first track was amazing…but it was one of those albums where any album could have been track 1 and had the same response as the rest were all derivatives of the same style, albeit a very good one.
8/10. Great voice. Creative and enjoyable.
Entspannter Pop mit Country-Elementen 4/5
I have not listened to much of Lana's music before, but I am a huge fan of female vocals. For me, music is an emotional experience and women can express their emotions in song. Lana's voice has a hypnotic, dream-like quality and her lyrics tell a story that one can follow along and feel what she is feeling. If I had any criticism it would be all of the songs on this album have the same tone, and I am looking for her to really let loose and belt out a few tunes, but this may not be her style. I do really like when the tunes have an Americana influence. Overall a very enjoyable listen although not my typical go-to.
Far out on the horizon, between blushing fantasy and crushing reality, there's a kind of America that exists only in grainy films, sepia photographs and lonely dreams. Focus on that horizon and you'll probably see Lana Del Ray floating across in a white dress, catching her career in a butterfly net. "Chemtrails over the Country Club" marks her arrival in the 2020's, two years after the critically adored "Norman Fucking Rockwell". I love "NFR" like anybody else who likes music from 2019, so was sceptical going in to this one. How could Del Rey possibly top her earlier album, and why the hell wasn't it on the list instead? There's no clear answer, but while "Chemtrails" is a lesser work, it's happy to settle for being very, very good. "White Dress" is a stunning opening, featuring a tantalising slow build, an aching piano refrain, an avalanche of lyrics, and a widescreen flashback to Del Rey's pre-fame life. She was a waitress, in a white dress, nineteen years old, pushing to make her way in the industry at any cost. The closing reflection, "kinda makes me feel like I was better off", hits much harder than a lyric about a self-pitying multi-millionaire has any right to. With the scene set, the rest of the album is devoted to romantic idealism, notes of introspection, and yearning wanderlust. Aside from "White Dress", "Wild at Heart" is my favourite song on here: expansive and cinematic with a breathtaking chorus. "Let Me Love You Like A Woman" and the title track also deserve to be singled out, finding great strength in their tenderness. There's some pleasing variety in Del Rey's vocals throughout the album; from the taut and breathless memories of "White Dress" to the high-flying croon of "Yosemite" to the throaty snarls in "Dance Till We Die". On the other hand, though, Jack Antonoff's production is mostly muted and restrained, with big swampy reverb, lots of soft mid-range frequencies, and feathery pillows full of Del Rey's multi-tracked vocals: it leads to a pleasant but non-essential second-half. "Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost" has a pretty melody over sparse fingerpicked guitar, but has all the lyrical depth of a fridge magnet. "Breaking Up Slowly" is a head-scratching pivot into soft-boiled country. And finally, "For Free" comes full-circle with "White Dress", as Del Rey acknowledges the legacy of a fellow singer-songwriter who walked her road. It's a good cover, with a particularly striking guest verse from Weyes Blood, but feels like a strange non-sequitur as an ending track. Overall, though, "Chemtrails" is a quietly captivating record which holds us in Del Rey's imagined America for a stirring forty-five minutes. It's not "Norman Fucking Rockwell", but it's well worth a listen.
Decent songs but they're very slow and they sound very similar to each other. There's an almost comforting sense of melancholy with each one. However, the country theme is enforced a little too much and the lyrics felt random and discombobulated at times. If slow crooning is your thing, this is a good album. Otherwise, it's okay to listen to once.
Beautiful music to slit your wrists to
Heul prettig relaxte zingerzongschrijvermuziek, regenachtig weertje, melancholieke stemming. Goeie titel ook. Mooi om te weten dat er nog altijd goede muziek wordt gemaakt op deze wereld. (Oh en bij Joni bedoelde ik een 4, maar beïnvloed door Cees werd het per ongeluk een 2...)
I like the furrow that Lyana ploughs. Favourite songs: Breaking up Slowly, Dance Till We Die, For Free.
é o melhor álbum da lana? não. eu gosto dele mesmo assim? sim
Better than anything swift has made in a decade
Opening track is a belter after a few listens. Might be a grower.
Ahh to be young and at the Men in Music Business Conference again.
Lana has an incredible voice, and while I don’t listen to her often, I did enjoy this album and it showcases her talent much like her other albums that I’m more familiar with.
My first instincts are that I love the opening piano and live feel - but then her voice... a combination of the overly-breathy phrasing and "that vowel-thing" (don't pretend you don't know what i'm talking about) distracts a bit. I feel like I must listen to music differently than most - her lyrics are immediately distracting to me, for the most part I don't *want* to notice lyrics - I like when the vocals are an instrument as part of the package. I'm not saying I don't like the lyrics, but it's an adjustment here especially right away on "White Dress" - but maybe it all takes a little getting used to... ... OK... As the album goes on though I found myself kinda leaning into it (vocals), and actually liking the unique style. The music is wide open using a lot of space - nice slow builds on many tracks - love the piano-focus and general emphasis on instruments. Organic-sounding. And by the end of the album I didn't even notice anything that might annoy me about the vocals - I just really like this music. I'm not sure what I expected but definitely not this - it sounds great but arrangement-wise could have been release 50 years ago (compliment). Nice surprise and I'll definitely listen again - really like this album. 8/10 4 stars
Hauntingly beautiful music
Interesting listening to this right after Lana headlined Coachella. I remember when summertime sadness came out when I was in college. I enjoyed that first album even if it was a little slow. I probably listened to the remixes more than the original. Kinda surprised she seemly recently blew up to this level. I hear it’s because of tik tok? Either way good for her, she has some nice songs and good lyrics, even if the album is a little slow and monotonous for me.
Interesting
took some time to get into it, but the lyrics are truly the highlight. some of the singing can be surprisingly grating but overall liked it more than expected
I know who Lan Del Rey is but couldn't have told you anything she sings. I think I've been missing out because she's quite good. Good voice (almost classic), good lyrics. Mind you, the album has a sort of Taylor Swift style, and that might be because Jack Antonoff is central in producing both. I also struggle to tell the difference between her voice and contemporaries like Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo, even Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus. Now part of that might be that she inspired the first three or that music execs today want all their female singer songwriters to sound the same - e.g., doing that high-pitched almost whispery singing. Or maybe I should blame autotune, which is used to over-effect on Tulsa Jesus Freak and maybe makes everyone sound similar these days. It would be a shame if her voice is pure fabrication, which I don't think it is, but that song made me wonder. It seems Del Rey has earned a lot of praise and honestly I'm not sure if this is considered her best album so I'm a little skeptical of it being included on the list. But whatever, maybe she's good enough to have one album on this list. I did listen to this one on repeat and enjoyed the experience. Favorite songs were White Dress, the title track, Let Me Love You Like a Woman, Wild at Heart, Yosemite, and For Free.
3.5
Favourite song - Chemtrails over the country club
I rather enjoyed this one. I didn't get into this indie genre until recently and it is nice to have a large catalogue of options available.
Lana delivers a very vulnerable and intimate vocal performance and is backed up with great production. Out of all her albums, this isn't the one I would include on this list as she has stronger and more varied projects that better showcase her abilities. Still worth a listen though.
Liked it but didn’t love it
This was much better than I expected.
Really, really in my wheelhouse. Through my 30s my taste has distilled into 'whispering women singing about the pain of being pure at heart', and Lana gets it. Her voice is very dramatic, sometimes a little too much, but the music is great, and there are way more hits than misses.
This is not my favorite Lana Del Rey album I've ever heard, but it has her characteristic style: beautiful voice over great music with lyrics that like to dip their toes into smuttiness. 4/5
I really like Lana Del Rey although I don't know why, the chilled vibes? So yeah I really liked this but don't know what marks it out beyond other chilled out vibes. She goes a bit Joan Baez in places. Hey, there's a reference I couldn't make it it wasn't for this project!
Although it features her best album title to date, the music within delivers diminishing returns when compared to Ultraviolence or NFR!
neke nice, neke meh, sve depra haha
Great easy listen 4/5
Pretty gloomy vibes, such a beautiful voice, nice and slow.
Good.
Solid. I guess Lana is a bit love or hate, but I'd generally consider myself a fan.
I have a hard time reconciling my distaste for Lana Del Rey's (real name: Elizabeth Grant) somewhat inauthentic, daddy-subsidized origins. I recognize she's far from the only artist guilty of it (cough Taylor Swift cough), and I also know that money isn't everything; talent still needs to be the backbone of success. All that said, I found this album a little too one-note, although I didn't mind it. I would listen to it again to see if it grows on me. Side note, but dudes on this site are clowning on themselves when they say they're not the "target audience" for a female musician. There's no target; you just fail to see women as equals.
Actually listen-listened this time and it is pretty good! On my list of things to return to. Everything is just so dreary, though.
This is a quite objectively good album. I'm not the worlds biggest Lana Del Rey fan, but the concept here is really solid, and the execution throughout the album is just spot on. Don't come in expecting to get a ton of hard, loud songs, but just really well mixed, well sung mostly ballads that tell a good story.
Lyrics: Del Rey's lyrical prowess shines through in "Chemtrails Over The Country Club." She continues to explore themes of love, loss, nostalgia, and Americana, crafting vivid imagery that transports listeners to nostalgic landscapes and emotional experiences. The album's lyrics are poetic and introspective, with Del Rey's signature blend of romanticism and darkness. Tracks like "White Dress" and "Tulsa Jesus Freak" showcase her storytelling ability, while songs like "Dark But Just a Game" and "Yosemite" evoke a sense of longing and yearning. Del Rey's lyrics are often deeply personal, offering glimpses into her psyche and experiences. Music and Production: Musically, "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" maintains Del Rey's signature sound while also incorporating elements of folk, country, and Americana. The production is lush and atmospheric, with layers of instrumentation that create a dreamy backdrop for Del Rey's vocals. Songs are characterized by haunting melodies, sparse arrangements, and subtle production flourishes. The album's sonic palette is diverse, ranging from the stripped-back intimacy of "Let Me Love You Like a Woman" to the grandeur of "Wild at Heart." Del Rey's vocals are front and center, with each track showcasing her emotive delivery and nuanced phrasing. Themes: Thematically, "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" explores concepts of identity, fame, and the passage of time. Del Rey reflects on her journey as an artist, grappling with the complexities of fame and celebrity while yearning for authenticity and connection. The album also delves into themes of love and relationships, examining the highs and lows of romantic entanglements with honesty and vulnerability. Throughout the album, there's a sense of longing for something elusive, whether it's a sense of belonging, inner peace, or deeper understanding. Influence: Lana Del Rey's influence on contemporary music is undeniable, and "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" further solidifies her status as a visionary artist. Her blend of vintage aesthetics, cinematic storytelling, and emotional depth has inspired countless artists across genres. With this album, Del Rey continues to push boundaries and defy expectations, demonstrating her ability to evolve creatively while staying true to her unique vision. "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" serves as a testament to Del Rey's enduring influence and relevance in the music industry. Pros: Poetic Lyrics: Del Rey's lyrical prowess is on full display, with poetic and introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners. Atmospheric Production: The album's lush production creates a dreamy backdrop for Del Rey's vocals, with layers of instrumentation adding depth and texture to each track. Emotional Depth: Del Rey's emotive delivery and nuanced phrasing convey a wide range of emotions, from longing and nostalgia to vulnerability and introspection. Evolution of Sound: "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" sees Del Rey experimenting with new sonic textures and genres, showcasing her growth as an artist while retaining her signature sound. Thoughtful Themes: The album explores complex themes of identity, fame, love, and loss with depth and sincerity, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Cons: Lack of Diversity: Some critics argue that the album's sound can feel repetitive at times, with certain tracks blending together and lacking distinctiveness. Slow Pacing: The album's slow pacing and introspective nature may not appeal to listeners seeking more upbeat or energetic music. Occasional Clichés: While Del Rey's lyrics are often poetic and evocative, there are moments where they veer into cliché territory, detracting from their impact. Limited Vocal Range: While Del Rey's vocals are undoubtedly captivating, some listeners may find her limited vocal range limiting in certain moments. In conclusion, "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" is a captivating and introspective album that showcases Lana Del Rey's talent as a songwriter, vocalist, and visionary artist. With its poetic lyrics, atmospheric production, and thoughtful themes, the album invites listeners on a journey of self-reflection and emotional exploration. While it may have its shortcomings, such as occasional repetitiveness and clichés, these are outweighed by its strengths, including its emotional depth and sonic richness. Overall, "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" is a worthy addition to Lana Del Rey's discography and a testament to her enduring influence in the music industry.
I really liked this. I never say I'm a fan of Lana Del Rey but I've listened to her a bit more recently and she is undeniably banging if you are in the right mood. I thought the first track was brilliant, really took me by surprise. There's some really good song structures on this album, very good writing.
I'm a bit behind so we'll keep this brief. Lana does so much to separate herself from her contemporaries. This album is more stripped back, but feels like she is showing why she is the best at what she does. From wispy vocals to unique lyrical phrasing and back to cultivating get specific aesthetic, she doesn't miss.
She's just so great when she's good.
very good chill and emotional indie album but i think there re better by lana out there.yosemite,wild at heart,or in short from track 3 to 7 was wonderful
Bit boring. Could see myself liking this more if it was sad boy hours but still a solid album, I enjoyed :] Very light 4, probably more like a 3.5
I really like it. Something I would never pick to listen to.
One wants to read this as short story of young struggles, and one likes it on those terms, and when one can get quiet enough to enjoy this on its own terms. The "White Dress" song is relatable and affecting, for instance. The less she sounds like Fiona Apple and the more she sounds like Hope Sandoval (e.g., "Yosemite"), the more one likes it. The delicate guitar work that comes weaving in ever so gently toward the end of "Not All Who Wander" is the best moment on the record, and makes it seem like it's 1967 or '69 of a sudden. The weaknesses are also related to youth; an overvaluing of lyrical cleverness (not all instances of which work well); the excessively breathless vocals suggest the need to tell LDR that all this urgent young person stuff and amazing experiences really aren't so much actually. Still, she's young and glam so there is some beauty and passion and things to be enthusiastic about. And one rounds up to show one's belief in youth and, therefore, the future of music, humanity, et al.
Could have been a 5. Vocals in the first song sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me tho
Det här växer på en. Börjar lite tråkigt men sen förstår man mer och mer hur snyggt det är. En något svag 4
Have we gotten any other Lana?? Maybe Norman Fucking Rockwell? So happy to see her on here. Hope that means we get a few more of hers (was it Ultraviolence?). Cool we have a 2021 album on this list. Relistening to this, I’m remember how much I enjoyed this album when it came out. Lana always takes a few listens to grow on me. I think it’s that her music, to me, is midnight music. The kind of stuff that plays on a record as it gets late. It’s that same quality I ascribe to jazz and singers like Frank Sinatra. Old fashioned Night Club music. This album is the last one that plays at the club as everyone is leaving. Though, her Americana qualities translate it to Country Club music this time around. This was the year she dropped two albums so I think they both got lost in the shuffle of that year, but she’s making a big comeback in my head, especially with her most recent album. Huge shout out to Tulsa Jesus Freak, I’ve always posed that question that it’s either Ar Kansas or it’s (Ar)Kensaw. I’m glad Lana is on my side. Keepers: Chemtrails Over Country Club, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Let Me Love You Like a Woman, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Yosemite
Tremendously excited to get a Lana Del Rey album on here, especially right after the year when she released (in my opinion) her best album ever: Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. I listened to this one back in 2021, and I remember two things: (1) being really impressed with "White Dress," and (2) being more into the other album she released that year, Blue Bannisters. But holy cow, on a relisten, and maybe in the aftermath of Ocean Blvd, this album is fantastic. Some incredible songs on here, especially "Let Me Love You Like a Woman." Almost everything on here banged this time around. Second half loses a little steam compared to the first, but overall it's excellent. Lana's music and songwriting has matured so much in the 10+ years that I've been listening, and I truly feel like she is the best at what she does. If you consider her a pop star, what other pop artist is even on this level? Favorite tracks: Let Me Love You Like a Woman, White Dress, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Wild at Heart, Dark But Just a Game, Breaking Up Slowly, Dance Til We Die. Album art: Black and white photo of what I would describe as a gathering of socialites from the '50s. As usual, Lana is committed to the Americana aesthetic, and this one nails it. The title is incredible, the font is also perfect, and really the picture feels like a TPAB for white American housewives. Lana is in the picture (white dress, no surprise), and I'm almost certain that's her sister sitting to the right of her. Awesome album art. 4.5/5
I dig the vibe. A couple of these songs went on my liked songs list
Un album assez remarquable de la part de Lana Deltrapeze .
I’m sort of the target audience for this album I feel like it so naturally I enjoyed it a lot. Still doesn’t beat NFR for me but will definitely be listening again. Love Lana!
4.0
Insane vocal range and uses it very well. Well-fitting for a cold winter day at home.
3.5
good sound, very interesting.
Surprised by how much I liked it. Needs to be added to the rotation.
In the same vein as Folklore (same producer) with beautiful vocals, thought-provoking lyrics and piano-heavy composition. Mellow with lovely melodies and a Joni Mitchell cover! I'd listen in the background when just chilling.
This is awesome 🔥🔥
I went in with low expectations thinking I wouldn't like Lana Del Rey and turns out I was wrong. This album is pretty solid with Lana showing off the range of her voice but also capturing several feelings.
she's incredible but I wish Norman f*cking Rockwell was in this list instead, cause thats a perfect album, a little more varied and more memorable
Atmospheric and mellow album, great to relax or background music
Such a mood and a perfect listen for a lazy afternoon. Fav songs: Wild At Heart & Dark But Just A Game
first time listening
Bohemia core to the max
One of those albums I expected to hate - a soundscape rather than a set of songs - but I really didn't. Yes it doesn't ever really change its moods but these are a very solid set of songs.
A more ballad heavy offering then her other stuff. I liked most of it a lot tho preferred Norman fucking Rockwell.
Americana. No soy muy fan del tipo de música pero canta tan bien... Un 4.
This was my first time listening to this album. I was surprised to find it here as I would expect something like ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’ to be on this list instead. However, I found this album to be more contemplative and even. The music was piano driven and had some truly terrific vocals layering throughout. At 45 minutes the album doesn’t run too long, but it does start to sound the same. The penultimate track has more movement which I enjoyed. The lyrics are straight Lana Del Rey, faded glamour, and musings about love and change.
Solid album, some great songs just not quite my taste
She has a way of capturing the beauty and terror of modern life. I very much enjoy this album.
I love this album right from the start. Wow. Really don't know Lana Del Rey at all...I'm an instant fan. Standouts: White Dress, Chemtrails over the Country Club, Let Me Love You Like a Woman, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Wild at Heart, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Yosemite, Breaking Up Slowly, Dance Till We Die, For Free. I love the whole album. 4/5
Picked up a lot more on this listen than before - NFR is still her best but this is fantastic. We'll look back in 20 years at LDR's body of work and feel lucky we had her
L'àlbum "optimista" de Lana del Rey, on es troba un dels seus millors temes, 'Yosemite'. Va quedar enfosquit pel seu predecessor, 'NFR!', la seva obra mestra fins ara (2023), però es tracta d'un molt bon disc amb temes destacats com l'anomenat 'Yosemite', 'Wild at Heart' o la punyent 'Tulsa Jesus Freak'. Curiosa la carrera que s'ha anat treballant l'artista. A poc a poc, s'ha guanyat el respecte i admiració de tothom, i de forma ben merescuda
4th August 2023 Listened days late, still catching up. Loved this, ephemeral songwriting with wispy and gutsy singing from Lana. You can tell she’d been listening to Joni, not just by the cover at the end.
I really liked this album. I think the production is fantastic. Really gave me some great creative ideas. I mean it's a more intimate, songwriter-focused, version of Norman Fucking Rockwell which I also loved. I just think everything about it is silky smooth and so polished and really understated in this nice way, takes risks where you want it. Not my favorite songwriter or artist but plenty of things on the sonic level that gave me ideas, to aspire to. 4/5
Nice album; quite slow and therefore might get boring at times, but i have a weak spot for her (who hasn´t? ;) ) so still good marks
Lana del Rey is fantastic, this album just a bit too flat.
This was maybe a dangerous album for listening to while driving down the interstate. The languid and ethereal feel nearly lulled me to sleep at the wheel. However, it was pretty and there were some lovely moments of music and lyrics.
Relaxing
Mais uma forma de confirmar o poder encantador da voz dela. Envolvente sem fazer muito esforço.
I'm a little torn on this ranking. I definitely this its worthwhile to include a Lana Del Rey album on this list, but I'm not sure if this one is the best selection, and I think more than one is probably overkill. It would be between this and "Norman Fucking Rockwell" (no idea if that is also included on this list). Overall pretty good, if low-key, album. White Dress is a really good song, and is emblematic of one of several Lana Del Rey vocal style that does a good job setting up the album.
Pure genius!
I’m a big Lana Del Rey fan. This isn’t her best work, but it’s still very good. The first few songs of this album are incredible, but I felt it lost steam as it went on. Best tracks: White Dress, Chemtrails Over The Country Club, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Let Me Love You Like A Woman Worst track: For Free
Queeeeen 👸💅
la première et la dernière chanson 🥰
She's got a great voice
2021. Not in my edition of the book! 4 stars. Quality songs laced with longing and melancholy, lyrics on point and a gorgeous voice. The only thing missing are standout tunes. Not her best album, but worth a listen.
This was interesting. Pretty gutsy for a huge pop star to release something so stripped down. I’ll round up to a 4.
I love Lana Del Rey. I question why this album was chosen for the list and not one of her earlier albums, but I'm not complaining - it's a great album. I feel like Lana is really channeling Joni Mitchell throughout this this one and this is of course signaled by the Joni cover at the end - the sadness, the folksiness, the songwriting style, the alternating sweetness and grittiness. She edges more into folk with this album. I know she's not for everyone but I think she's a massive talent and this is a very solid album. 4/5
Another superb offering from LDR who really is something special. The opening tracks are mesmerising and the overall style and mood continues to enthral. And this isn’t even her best album.
Subdued, understated and lovely. Thoughtful storytelling with personal lyrics. White dress, told Jesus freak, Dark but just a game
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: White dress, Chemtrails over the country club, Breaking up slowly
(Precursor, Jan 11) I've enjoyed Ultraviolence & Lust for Life enough to call myself a Lana Del Rey fan, but I haven't really touched this one. Will listen tomorrow, but not before putting on some Norman Fucking Rockwell HL: "White Dress", "Wild at Heart", "Not All Those Who Wander", "Yosemite", "For Free" Okay, well the parallels to how recent albums Folklore & Evermore (Swift), and Solar Power (Lorde) sound are there, thanks to Bleachers Antonoff. I think the folksy, organic sound suits Del Rey just fine, though it is a little funny the editors included this along with Evermore instead of Rockwell & Folklore. It doesn't sprawl in length like her past releases Rockwell & Lust for Life. It's got an unexpected Weyes Blood at the end (I just listened to And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow two days ago). The title track is her throwing a bone to those preferring her earlier music, even though Chemtrails isn't so much a radical redesign as a palette swap. Trying to assess this album in a vacuum, ignoring her other releases, it's a pretty strong, piano-driven pop record, & the dips into Laurel Canyon folk are welcome. There's a moment in Dance Till We Die that reminds me of maybe the best Antonoff collab album, "Daddy's Home" by St. Vincent. But she's already in the book, and I'm glad Lana Del Rey has some representation at least.
Yndisleg plata. Mjög mikill kúra í sófanum undir teppi fílingur.
Caught me a little off for a Lana album, but I like it.
Surprised me, confounded my (rather low) expectations
I still love you Lana Del Rey
A very pleasant listen. From memory, on Lana's earlier albums she had a couple of vocal tics or flourishes that rubbed me the wrong way, but there's nothing like that here, which is good. Fave track - "White Dress" is probably the stand out - did it get used in a soundtrack somewhere? I also enjoyed "Not All Who Wander Are Lost"....
Huh. After the first two songs, I was feeling pretty down on the album. (My daughter checked out, too, so she blasted Neutral Milk Hotel to cleanse the palette.) But after dropping my daughter off at school, I put the album back on and found that I liked the third song. And then the next one. And the next. And slowly but surely, this album won me over. So much so that I started listening to it all over again, and it's just a solid album through and through. Great lyrics, hooks, harmonies, production. Right on, LDR! Giving it 4 stars now but it could grow into a five. Also, I enjoyed the Joni cover, but damn if that Weyes Blood person doesn't sound EXACTLY like her. I had to look her up to see if I wasn't being trolled, that maybe LDR snuck Joni on there under a pseudonym.
While there are many reasons I miss my friend Keith, today I want to talk about this album with him. I didn’t get her in 2019. Keith loved Lana Del Rey and I can literally see his eyes shining speaking about her. She’s lovely and I just loved listening to this album.
Yndishlustun
Listened Before? N This was my first exposure to Lana Del Ray. I have to say, it was a pleasant surprise! At first, I thought I wasn't going to like it as it felt monotonous and slow... but then I started reading the lyrics along with the music, and WOW. Lyrically this album shines. The themes and stories are amazing. I loved it and will be listening to it again. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Pretty good, but not as good as NFR
Kind of loved this, the right mood for now, but think can be something that could get too much in excess
I can really appreciate LDR, I just can't decide if I like her music. Objectively, she's a great singer/artist with a unique sound. The whole album was interesting to me, and I enjoyed it in that sense. But, I don't know if I "liked" it. I'm in a weird space with this one. Still - high marks as I do believe the album is deserving of being on the list. It's definitely a must-hear.
never listened to a full lana album before. Pretty good
Americana. No soy muy fan del tipo de música pero canta tan bien... Un 4.
As I drift in and out of consciousness, with Lana del Ray's sweet and sultry voice weaving a tapestry of love and regret in my peaceful mind, I find myself wondering, "she doesn't believe in the chemtrails conspiracy, does she?"
Easy to listen to. Good for when working or relaxing. Folk, similar to Taylor more folk songs but a little more wordy. Sort airy voice like Billly Elish (a bit like heather nova).
Melancholisch entspannte Musik
Has the patented Lana Del Rey sleazy hollywood magic along with some seriously strong melody and song writing. A real high point for Lana, though I really enjoyed her earlier albums. The whole album is consistently good but the first five tracks are notably strong.
Slow, indie. Soft vocals. Romantic and melancholic, but with modern influences and themes. Sad but sympathetic. Good production and sound quality. Favourite song: Chemtrails over the Country Club.
Such a unique style, feels like something from the past. Easy to relax to, really have to listen to appreciate - not upbeat.
Some gorgeous songs on this album, and some really cool lyrical themes.
There are some university good songs on here
Great voice, not all the songs are for me, but some are really good.
I kinda grew tired of LDR years ago, but this album had a lot of tracks I enjoyed
I like the way she switches from an airy voice to a deeper voice. She's written some great songs, with great personal lyrics over the years but an entire album, so sparsely produced, without synth pop hooks is a bit much, but that could be said of many folk artists. It's interesting that her producer and co-writer (of very song) Jack Antonoff, has done the same thing with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Florence and The Machine and others. Between a 3 and a 4 to me.
Would have never listened to this album if it wasn’t recommended. When I saw it was my first album I almost gave up and passed it up. I’m glad I didn’t, this album is amazing! She’s got such a beautiful voice and this record was different than I expected in a refreshing way!
Prachtig wel. Dit ga ik nog wel eens luisteren. Titel van album is ook prachtig. Die juxtapositie is geweldig. Ik zou precies een dissect willen hiervan.
Lana baby...prachtige stem, prachtig album
I've never thought I'm going to not only unironically listen to Lana del Rey, but also praise it and play her on repeat almost every day. Lana del Rey put her vocal skills to the limits. Some of the songs on this record feel almost otherworldly. So delicate, so intimate. Unfortunately, further into the album it gets a bit repetitive. Highlights: White Dress, Chemtrails Over The Country Club, Breaking Up Slowly
not her best album but definitely good
Love Lana! This isn't my favorite of her albums, but I love the Lana vibe it has.
Never thought sad girl pop would be so good.
Lana has a great voice. The lyrics kind of remind me of Paul Simon's style of storytelling. Cool album!
There's a few great moments on this, I do love the title track, good work all round.
não é muito meu estilo mas uma voz muito agradável
Is great, very melodramatic
I'm a sucker for some good non-electronic piano in my music, so the first song pulled me in and set the mood for the album. Soft, gentle, sweet, this was a joy to listen to. Perhaps not something that you have to listen to before you die, but something that you won't regret listening to at least once.
Great sound. Not sure why this is not higher on her popular albums.
dark, night time headphones or rainy sunday album
Really liked this. Very soothing and melodic. I didn't realize this was such a recent album. I prefer it to her previous album.
Hmmmmm okay? Welp, I’m a douche bag this is actually really good. Lana has an amazing voice, kind already knew that but it’s the first time I actually seriously listened to her, like really listened. She has a lot going on lyrically some of it’s cringe, some of it’s weird, some of it’s really confessional but overall she’s a pretty good songwriter. Musically it’s really sparse and allows her vocals to take over the mix. Surprisingly good one of the better albums of 2021 I must say
I was surprised by this album. Tender, melodic & moody.
Love the mood of this album. Lana has such a great voice.
I have got into Lana Del Ray recently, she borders on ethereal and some may see her style here as repetitive, but I would argue that the words are the thing here. A searing indictment of the hypocrisy of Americana that I think is in line with David Lynch's world view. Love "Not All Who Wander Are Lost" "Yosemite" The Joni Mitchell Cover "For Free" some interesting other songs here. Glad we are update to this year, as this tome must change regularly! (Does this mean we are now on more than 1001 Albums? I am early in on 157 at the moment! Absolutely love this game!
Knew nothing about Lana other than her name. A little suspicious of something so new. Super enjoyable listen! I love how low key everything is. The lyrics are allowed to shine. Will definitely listen to again.
This (apart from the title track) seemed a lesser effort. But with each play the subtlety of the writing and production stand out more. And on the last track she's trailing a future as the Gen Z Joni Mitchell.
loved it!!!
I enjoyed this album. Really like the drawl and the haunting tones in her singing voice.
Lite smörig men jag gillade det
Haunting voice.
So I’m pretty sure the last iteration of this list was made before 2023, but you should seriously replace listening to this album for “Did You Know There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”. It is a sprawling, beautifully performed album where Lana is at her absolute best, singing songs about growing old and being in love — still with her signature despondent-yet-powerful vocal delivery. As for Chemtrails? It kinda feels like a beta test for Ocean Blvd. Melodies aren’t as sticky, Lana doesn’t concern herself with reaching as many emotional highs and lows. She’s leaning into a tenderness that she developed in the late 2010’s, but doesn’t totally stick the landing. She sits in a certain register for the entirety of Chemtrails; she’s happy to be here, but not willing to dig too deep or find her next gear. You have to wait until “Wild At Heart” to hear her switch up her tambor, and by that point shes lulled you into such a relaxed state that her energy just sounds out of place. I was listening to an Eartheater record the other day and thought to myself how many people Lana has influenced with her airy delivery. I wish Chemtrails had more than that airy delivery, but every song sounds like it’s just short of a great melody. I really like how stark “Yosemite” is. Let’s say 3/5
Ik ken ons Lana natuurlijk van het nummer 'Videogames'. Ik weet dat ze daarna al die tijd nog gewoon actief en populair is geweest, maar ik heb sinds die tijd van haar muziek denk ik helemaal niks meer meegekregen. Waar ze op Videogames nog een beetje zong als een soort jaren '50 zangeres, met persoonlijkheid, is ze inmiddels overgestapt op hijgen met een hoog stemmetje. Althans, bij een aantal tracks op dit album. Bij 'Let Me Love You Like a Woman' klinkt ze wat meer zoals ik vooraf had verwacht. Dit zal uiteraard aanslaan bij een hele grote groep worstelende meiden van 15 die zich niet begrepen voelen en daar is niks mis mee. Ik hoop alleen maar dat die meiden niet de behoefte voelen om dezelfde lippen te nemen als hun idool, maar dat is weer een andere dicussie. Een mix van folk en chamberpop. Ik vind het niet per se slecht of stom, sterker nog het klinkt over het algemeen wel mooi, maar ik vind het ook niet erg als ik na drie kwartier iets anders mag gaan draaien. 'Dark But Just a Game' sprong er positief bovenuit voor mij, daar gebeurde eindelijk wat anders dan bij de rest van de tracks. Gewoon 3 sterren voor ons Laan.
I like her. I bet some of her other albums are great. 3.5
Was alright I guess
My prediction that this would be the kind of bland vocal pop music that I don’t usually like wasn’t completely off base. But some of it turned out to be less conventionally melodic and more interesting than usual for this genre, with some of the lyrics complex enough to make me want to look them up later on. I doubt I’ll return to this, but I’m glad to have improved my unfounded previous opinion of her work. Favorite track: White Dress, which was quite poignant while not being cloying, and had a great video.
Beetje eentonig, beetje kabbelend, beetje saai
606 albums in, and I finally got something from this decade. That's not too surprising considering there are only five albums from the 2020s currently on the list, but still, after cruising through everything by The Who, Black Sabbath, Kanye, and Jimi Hendrix, I'm surprised it took this long to finally get something more recent. I've always thought that Lana Del Rey was pretty talented even if I've never actively listened to her. She definitely has some classic albums so I'm not sure why they picked this one. "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" would've been a much better choice or even "Ultraviolence". This is a good album if you're already a fan of Lana I'm sure, but it doesn't do anything too exciting if your'e not. I do think it's cool that Weyes Blood is technically on this list through this record. Favorite track: Wild At Heart
I really want to like LDR, but I am not sure this was the album to get me there. Maybe I’ll listen others.
You don't really need to listen to this before you die. I love me some Lana. She's has a beautiful voice and tells a great story. However, there are better Lana albums than this.
I got a heavy feeling as the third track started that this was going to be long, samey listen. But then Dark But Just A Game threw something interesting and the closing two tracks where both strong.
I am aware that Lana Del Rey exists. But I have no knowledge of any of her songs. I saw her on TV once (might have been Saturday Night Live) and I all I remember is being impressed how someone could perform on stage with so little energy and seem like she was falling asleep. Lets see how this goes ... Interesting to see this is produced by Jack Antonoff. He seems to be the producer of choice for modern women singers. I noticed he produced the records by Taylor Swift and Lorde that I listened to because of this project - and according to Wikipedia he's worked with many others too. I get some Mazzy Star / Hope Sandoval vibes when listening to this. "Dark But Just a Game" gave me some slight Portishead vibes - maybe because of the trip hoppish beat. On "Dance Till We Die", there was a some moments where she had a bit of a Linda Ronstadt thing going - she should do this more since she has a powerful voice. At times I heard a little Jewel and even some Sheryl Crow similarities peaking through. Lana has a decent singing voice, I especially like it when she get's out of the whisper mode and turns up the energy a bit more - unfortunately that's not very often. Despite it being super mellow, it did have a bit of intensity to it. I think she can ramp up the energy and power a bit more. She had moments where she does this - but it feels like that's an opportunity for her going forward. I read the lyrics - it seems a lot of it is pretty superficial masking as deep but maybe I'm missing something. I get the feeling that Lana is the kind of girl that get's very depressed and upset because the towel the pool boy gave her at her daddy's club had a little stain on it. Cool that she did a Joni Mitchell cover ("For Free") to close this out. Twas an ok listen - ended up liking 6 songs - "Chemtrails Over the Country Club", "Wild At Heart", "Dark But Just a Game", "Not All Who Wander Are Lost", "Dance Till We Die", "For Free". If I was to rank the 3 Jack Antonoff produced artists I've heard so far as part of this project - Lorde would clearly get the top spot without question, then Lana in 2nd and then Taylor 3rd. I think I need to go back and listen to more Lorde. If I was to compare her to other women artists - I find I miss the people like Sinead O'Connor, Sarah McLaughlin, Natalie Merchant, Cowboy Junkies, Lucinda Williams and Edie Brickell. Seems like they all do this so much better. I am glad that I listened to this though, since now I have 6 new songs from an artist where I had zero before this. Liked songs on Spotify: 6/11 Rating: 3/5
Ikke hennes beste, synes jeg. 2-3 men runder opp
no nfr?????
I enjoyed the instrumentals here a lot better than I thought I would. They have a nice vibe and they build up quite well in a lot of the songs, but about half way in the progressions got a bit same-y and tiring, especially considering how little I enjoyed the vocals. They felt like she was spending the whole album trying to sound as airy as she could, but as a result feeling like it made her lose energy and it felt too much like she was trying to imitate others. The lyrics too, didn't help this. I didn't read them all and I'm unaware if this is a concept album, but either way, from what I've read she came from a pretty well off family and lived pretty urban, and yet loads of the songs seem to be trying to convince me she's just a small town girl, one who is "wild at heart", despite the fact this is one of the least energetic pop-y albums I've ever heard. This really took away from the experience, but when she did let loose a little more and sing more (what felt like) naturally, I did actually find that more enjoyable, like in the second halves of the last two songs. Other than that, it was a pretty okay album but not much more for me, especially in comparison to how people talk about Lana's music, although I feel this is likely not a good starting point, but thatcs just the nature of this challenge.
3/6
Chemtrails Over The Country Club is creative, but I find myself struggling to connect with Lana's music.
I used to absolutely hate Lana. Specifically, her first record bothered me a lot. This was during my pretentious radio days when I had venmous opinions whether they were backed up by any facts at all. I think since i've matured/grown out of pure haterism, I've enjoyed her music more. At the bare minimum, she is a great singer. All that being said, I did not find this record as exciting as others. it's very pretty and spacey but otherwise whatever
I think I could grow to enjoy this with a few more listens and focus on the lyrics. It is a bit dreamier and sleepy than I wanted but could be enjoyable if I was in the right mood.
Good album - may listen again!
I've been meaning to listen to Lana del ray for a while and this is decent, from the cover I thought it was gonna be bad but she has a really nice voice
Ek avoid hierdie album al vir 'n week want ek was rerig nie lus vir lana nie maar die was rerig nie 'n slegte luister nie. Bietjie repetetive en nie heeltemal my genre nie maar 'n paar mooi oomblike. Solid album
I enjoyed this album. I like her soft and sexy singing but after a while it gets a bit repetitive. I think she is a good songwriter.
I was looking forward to this, I haven't listened to any Lana Del Rey (apart from the 3 tracks I know and love of hers). I think I'll just stick to the 3 tracks I know and enjoy, sorry Lana. Go you though babe, I'm happy you're out there making music and lots of people love it! What's up with the cover? Terrible angle, typography looks lopsided, 'ok we get it you have friends' energy - just weird all round.
7/10
3.4 2x liked this more than i had expected. +music videos
It's not bad. The backing tracks and production is the worst part. They are astonishingly bland. A bit of Cocteau Twins instrumentation would make these songs rip a bit more.
I’m baffled that Dimery chose this album when Norman Fucking Rockwell! was right there. I have complicated feelings about Lana Del Rey, but NFR deserves to be on this list, as it’s a genuinely great album. I think it’s easy to write Lana off if this is the only album of hers that you listen to. Her catalog has some real gems, but I like her best when she’s more experimental. This album is slow and crooning, and sometimes boring. Lana is a great lyricist, but the compositions are lacking and the album drags in some places. There are some good songs on here but it’s not a great representation of Lana’s talent or range.
I mean, it's fine? If you like breathy ballads that kind of drift in and out, well I've got you 45 minutes of that. Unless this album broke new ground I'm not aware of, I'm not sure what's notable about it.
Melodic and interesting.
I would have liked a bit more variety. I don't mind a bit off sad girl music, but this album could have done with something to break it up a bit. I didn't mind it, but it's something I'd need to be in a certain mood to revisit. 3*
This is fine, I guess, but not the kind of pop that particularly interests me. Don't hate it but I'd never choose to listen to it. Her voice gets a little shrill for me at times. Otherwise it's fine. "Dance Till We Die" is probably the best song by far.
3 grew on me
Hmm. I've listened to the whole album (and still re-listening), and looked at popular reviews here, before writing anything. I'm not sure yet how I'll rate, I don't endorse the strongly positive reviews but I don't have the conviction of condemnation of many of the popular negative reviews. Many of the individual songs sound somewhat appealing (gentle touches courtesy Del Rey and Antonoff), but somewhat portentious - does the spacious sound underline that the stories told by the lyrics are incredibly moving, or is it just easy-listening? The stories are interesting enough on a first listen but don't give any more on a second listen, don't have nearly as much depth or intrigue as the best singer-songwriter work I've had from the generator. Mentions of American place names is not enough to hold my interest in Americana. Nostalgia (for what? lost love?) can be cloying. So I didn't have huge expectations (I've previously seen Del Rey as pop chanteuse rather than deep) but am disappointed. But little if any of it is exactly bad, so I think for now I'll say it's Okay, 6/10.
Pleasant and soothing to listen to with lot of low-key/minimalist melodic arrangements. But a whole album of the stripped down sound gets a little boring after a while. Also doesn't help that the album peaks very early, leaving the back half feeling like an afterthought. Decent overall. Top tracks: Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Wild At Heart, Dark But Just a Game
I like several Lana Del Rey songs, including a few from this album. Those songs are almost exclusively the ones sung in a middle-to-low register. After a while, her breathy soprano songs gets to be monotonous and a little grating.
I don't think this is her best album tbh
Such a 90’s sound to this album. I dig it.
It was alright. Very consistent sonically and rhythmically for sure. Three stars
She’s got a fantastic voice. Overall, the album has a very sad tone. Maybe that’s what she does. Sounds great, but I’m a bit bummed. 3.2/5.0
Not bad nor great
Never listened to much Lana but this was pretty good - only downside is that it’s impossible to hear anything without headphones
I didn’t hate it. I found it rather relaxing honestly. Not my favorite, but I would listen to it again. 3.5/5
Some haunting tones. Better and different than I was thinking it would be, 3
Fine. This did not connect with me. I’m familiar with a few of their other songs and those are good. Unclear why this didn’t grab me.
I don’t really know Lana Del Ray. This was nice enough. Maybe I’ll hear some more?
I never really got into Lana. This was alright, but not really my thing. It had flashes of above average-ness. Revisiting this at some point may not be a bad idea. Side note: is it weird that When We Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? isn’t on this list?
I don’t like the airy, breathy, is-this-really-singing thing that is quite popular right now.
I like her voice and some of the vocal melodies, but it's just bland. I feel like there are other records by her that deserve a spot on this list way more. It's not that it's bad, just bland compared to other stuff by her.
You know what it’s not bad. Not bad to listen to
Lidt meget med det samme tempo et helt album, også selvom det lyder vældig godt. Lille 3
Meget dreamy, høj standard. Håber ikke det her er det eneste LDR album på listen, for det er ikke det bedste.
Such a fragile voice
This was definitely listenable and an interesting album. I like a lot of Lana’s music. But there was something missing for me on this listen. I thought her use of falsetto or whatever you want to call it was interesting on White Dress, lots of Joni Mitchell influence on this album. But I don’t know if I would say I “liked” it. The best song on here in my opinion is Wild at Heart. I gave the album a couple listens. Maybe it’ll grow on me.
This is pleasant, in a samey kind of way. If there was a bit more variety in this I think it would get 4 stars easily, as it is it has to be a high 3. It’s nice enough.
Lana can sing and music sometimes good but some songs are dreary
Well, well. It's not every day that I get an album from the 2020s, is it? Why is this on the list? Like, this album specifically. I'm not questioning the presence of Lana Del Rey on this list. She is more than popular enough to warrant being here. But, like, there are quite a few albums of hers that I would think to include before Chemtrails Over the Country Club. Granted, I'm not exactly an expert on Lana Del Rey's discography considering the fact that this is the first album of hers I've ever listened to, but I know enough about it to say that an album like Ultraviolence or Norman Fucking Rockwell! would make more sense being here given the stronger legacies of those albums. Is it because this was her most recent album at the time of the last update to the 1001 Albums book? Is it because of Joni Mitchell cover at the end of the album? It's probably because of the Joni Mitchell cover at the end of the album. But, let's move past all of that. How do I feel about my first Lana Del Rey album? I'm not huge on it. I didn't hate this, obviously. There are things I can appreciate, but the experience at large didn't speak to me. I'm not really a fan of Lana's voice, at least not on this album. I'm fine with softer vocals, but this album veers a bit too much into breathy territory for my preferences. The production is solid, but the songs do tend to feel pretty samey, at least to me. The writing is good, I'll say that. There are some decent usages of imagery and some nice lyrical themes on the songs. I get the appeal of this, and I could absolutely see an improved version of this style working on a different album, but I don't think Chemtrails Over the Country Club is the album that's going to win me over on Lana. Not bad, but not my thing personally. 3/5.
LDR, or 'Lana Del Rey' as the cool kids are calling her, has some lovely floaty, folksy songs. Her excessively airy voice is hardly annoying at all. If my wife put this album on in the car, I would not turn it off.
Decent listen.
- Major props for the For Free cover
I really like her voice but the songs can get quite repetitive and after 45 minutes its starts to feel quite so very sluggish. overall a decent album but I might have to take it in smaller doses and listen to songs individually
I've not listened to LDR before and quite enjoyed it. Life and Eloise interrupted, so I only played a few tracks. May check out her stuff again some time.
Sadly far from my fave Lana, but still Lana
I have no clue why I enjoy Lana’s music but I do
its low tempo sad stuff, but it works. she has her way.
This is an interesting inclusion for the list. It's been about 5 years now, so I have the perspective of some time that a lot of the top reviews didn't. I can say that none of these songs are in Lana's top streams on Spotify, in case that surprises you. This album is fine, but I didn't hear anything extraordinary on my listen. I can hear that the sound is a bit of a departure for LDR, so I give her credit there. I think the vibe was probably appropriate for the pandemic (or just barely post-pandemic) world at the time and that might have skewed some of the critical reviews. In any case, I don't feel like I'll be revisiting this one often (ever).
Well... it's beautiful, but my goodness, absolutely every song sounds the same! It's like I'm listening to the same song for 45 minutes.
Gefällt mir gut, die Stimme, der Vibe, die zurückhaltende Instrumentierung, die random Stories. Mir gefällt Norman Fucking Rockwell! Oder auch Tunnel under Ocean Bv besser, die sind abwechslungsreicher, beissender, dramatischer... aber wahrscheinlich kriegen wir nur das hier zu hören. Hm. Sehr gute
This is as mediocre as they come
Not a lot of variety, but it is nice. I would have chosen Born To Die over this album. She has a very nice voice. Sometimes they went a bit hard on the compression though. My favourites were Dark But Just A Game and For Free.
Her voice isn’t bad I guess, but this was just boring.
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I haven’t listened to LDR since she released her first album. I really enjoyed this album. I really think most of her music sounds similar but there seemed to be some brighter moments on this album. She seemed to be a better place and the album is enjoyable. Not sure if I needed to hear this before I died. But it’s better than some I have heard already.
Lana’s voice is so beautiful, almost haunting. I enjoyed this album, I don’t think it’s her best, but it’s still good. The vape at the start of track 1 is iconic tbf. 3.9/5.0 Best Song: Dance Till We Die
I'm no expert but I'm fairly sure even Lana fans consider this a middling album.
Pleasant pop but that's it.
After much thinking i do not understand this woman and i love that about her
First Lana Del Ray album I’ve listened to in full Got given the vinyl of this a few years back. Wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy it but it’s nice. Very moody, her voice is lovely and the songwriting is decent. Haven’t listened to any of her albums since but I’m sure I will at some point. Favourite track: White Dress
The female version of Mark Kozelek
This was my first time listening to Lana del ray and honestly I enjoyed the landscape she created with her lyrics. Each song had a familiar structure to them with similar subject matter but songs like white dress and dance till we die still hold a place in my mind after listening. I think the main takeaway I got from this album is the production which I really enjoy, the acoustic stylings really keep me engaged and I think every song on here has interesting backing to go with Lana's lyrics. Fav tracks: white dress, chemtrails over the country, wild at heart, dark but just a game, and dance till we die
Wasn't bad, but needed a bit more edge.