Reviews (page 7 of 9)
Great easy listen 4/5
18 albums in before I am given a woman. 18!!!! Never listened to this album before. Didn’t enjoy it as much as some of her other stuff, but its fine. 3/5
Truly surprised that I kinda enjoyed
Pretty gloomy vibes, such a beautiful voice, nice and slow.
Lana Del Rey is definitely refining her sound with Chemtrails Over The Country Club, and her voice has never been prettier to hear. But this album sort of goes on and on with the wistful and blank-verse lyrics, California ennui, and sparse arrangements. (Pro tip to Lana: "business conference" doesn't make a good lyric [White Dress]). Nothing really stood out for me, and after half of the album, I felt like I got what there was to take from it. Nice to see some collaborations on this album with Weyes Blood and Nikki Lane.
I enjoyed this quite a bit. It was quite beautiful at times and the spare arrangements really allow you sink into the mood the album sets.
Ru kidding? 12/10.
bleh. Not bad but didn't do anything for me. gave up on the 3rd song
Good.
Meh.
Solid. I guess Lana is a bit love or hate, but I'd generally consider myself a fan.
Take out your turquoise and all of your jewels Go to the market, the kids' swimming pools Baby, what's your sign? My moon's in Leo, my Cancer is sun You won't play, you're no fun Well, I don't care what they think Drag racing my little red sports car I'm not unhinged or unhappy, I'm just wild I'm on the run with you, my sweet love There's nothing wrong contemplating God Under the chemtrails over the country club Wearing our jewels in the swimming pool Me and my sister just playing it cool Under the chemtrails over the country club Meet you for coffee at the elementary schools We laugh about nothing as the summer gets cool It's beautiful how this deep normality settles down over me I'm not bored or unhappy, I'm still so strange and wild You're in the wind, I'm in the water Nobody's son, nobody's daughter Watching the chemtrails over the country club Suburbia, The Brentwood Market What to do next? Maybe we'll love it White picket chemtrails over the country club Decent. 3/5
lana is the modern standard bearer of what i often refer to, somewhar derisively, as "weepy music." like, it's fine, but it is extremely not for me, and i have a hard time imagining anybody not critically depressed wanting to listen to this front to back on any kind of regular basis also tolkien should get a songwriting credit on "not all who wander are lost"
My friend, who’s a huge Lana fan, warned me that this album would be mediocre or bad to prepare me for my first listen—and she wasn’t wrong. I’ve heard some of her other albums, and they were okay (not really my cup of tea), but this one is just boring, depressed teen music. I’m sorry, Lana fans, but this album doesn’t offer anything special..
i must spend the summer by the seaside to tend to my health whilst listening to this hauntingly beautiful album on repeat. never before has an artist's vibe matched their vocals so perfectly. the combination is ethereal and calming. it's morose yet relaxing. letting her music wash over you is a lovely experience. i find myself alternating between feeling emotional or being uplifted. and her songwriting! she's evocative in her descriptions and has the listener controlled in her grip.
I enjoy Lana's slightly haunting vocals, her self-harmonizing, and her vaguely dark and off-kilter musical and lyrical take on the Americana genre. She takes a very classic genre and breathes new life into it. Even the album cover and album title reflect that bizarre musical point of view. That said, all of Lana's songs on this album are pretty much slow, croony ballads. The songs individually are all well done, but an entire album of this particular style with little variation from it does start to drag a bit. I don't know enough about Lana's discography to know why this album specifically might be deserving of a place on this project over her other albums, but I do believe Lana deserves a spot on here, if for nothing else than taking a genre not often seen in popular music today and doing something fresh with it. I think this is probably about a 3.5 for me, but the one-trick pony aspect of it keeps me from wanting to round up to 4. Nonetheless, a good album!
I know very little about Lana outside of her boring "Video games" song, and I kind of put her in the same boat with Amy Winehouse. Not really anything I was interested in hearing more of. Now I'm not sure if my bias is taking over, but so far the first few tracks suck. Nothing I'd ever opt to listen to normally. Apparently she has fans as almost all the tracks have 4+ million plays on YouTube music which is crazy. I guess it could be okay background noise or music to sleep too. Tl;dr. Not for me. Favorite track "Wild at heart" 1/5
this is my second endeavor listening to lana, after hearing people rave about her music for years. my first was her newest, "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" that I listened to outside of this project to listen to this past year's Grammy Album of the Year nominees. as compared to that album, i liked this one better, but it has a lot of the same issues that I had with her most recent, which is mainly that her albums just bore me. I don't mind soft, acoustic, ballad-y music, but her music just ends up dragging for me. i like the songwriting on this one better, i actually think it's interesting and catchy at points. i really liked the joni mitchell cover! but that shows me that i think her songwriting isn't for me - when she's covering songwriters i love, it works really well. but overall, i can just say that i'm getting the sense her music isn't for me. i don't find it particularly haunting or beautiful, it just feels very middle of the road to me. it isn't bad, i just find it a bit boring.
kept waiting for something to happen
Album 324 of 1001 Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club Rating : 3.5 / 5 While being a decent album of ballads, I see no reason how an album that has been out for less than 3 years could be included on a list of albums that you must hear "before you die". It hasn't stood the test of time needed to prove itself worthy of that consideration. That being said, for its genre, it is a fine album. Nice songwriting, production & performance. Will add her to the list of impressive singer/songwriters I've found as I go through the list.
LOVE THIS ALBUM
I think this is the first full album I've listened to by Lana Del Rey even if I was a fan of some of her hit songs from her first album over 10 years ago. This is an inoffensive album, a good late night listen, and I quite enjoyed her voice. My main problem with this album is that it is overproduced and that it all sounds a tad too samey. But it is still more interesting music than other manufactured stars like Taylor Swift, for instance. I was considering a 2 but I'm round this up to 3.
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.
i have friends that love Lana Del Ray but i never listened because i thought i wouldn’t love it. this was even worse than i was expecting - so boring. im hoping her other albums are on this list and are better
Boring, more like Lana Dull Rey
I love Lana but a bit mystified why her earlier albums aren't on here? It's a great album but not the best Lana. Great tunes, dreamy tunes and bold female statement.
Op zich best een chill album! Misschien moet ik iets meer van haar luisteren, dacht dat ik haar saai vond.
Actually listen-listened this time and it is pretty good! On my list of things to return to. Everything is just so dreary, though.
She seems like a really interesting person and there were some nice tracks on this album, including a decent cover of 'For Free' but, sadly, it was all a little unmemorable!
only rarely does an album make me consider my mortality like this one does. 2*.
I've always been sort of okay with Lana Del Rey, despite feeling that her entire persona is manufactured and marketed. She has a decent voice and is a decent songwriter. I enjoyed this album, although it could use a little variation, maybe an occasional uptempo number would be good! 3 stars.
Iconic. Not the best Lana album, but great
DOWN AT THE MENINMUSICBUSINESS CONFREEEEEENCEEEE 😩😩😩 white hot foreverrrrrrrr and ever and ever amen 👌👌👌
This album didn't make me feel anything
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.
I love her voice, enjoyed the album, but would probably never listen again.
Such a shame it's so one paced. Decent listen but doesn't touch some of her other work
Pleasant but all same paced and probably will not listen again. Opening track possibly the stand out.
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.
Wonderful for wine naps
Laten we voorop stellen dat het prettig is om deze week even een sprongetje naar het heden te maken, maar dat betekent niet dat we nu ineens allemaal achten gaan uitdelen natuurlijk. Deze plaat schiet ook wel een beetje te kort om daar voor in aanmerking te komen. Door de albumhoes en de titel had ik een wat landelijkere Lana verwacht dan de dromerige city pop die ze normaal tentoonstelt. Echter bleef het bij enkele folksy elementen, en schuifelde de meeste nummers tegen bedroom pop aan. Ik vind dat ze een mooie stem heeft, maar dit was de eerste keer dat ik er voor een heel album aan bloot gesteld werd. Het verveelde me vrij snel, en ik had gehoopt op iets meer instrumentele verrassingen om het eentonige stemgeluid aan te vullen. Hoe vreemd dit ook is om als volwassen man te zeggen, ik begrijp wel waarom ze het zo goed doet bij tieners (lees: tienermeiden). De melodieën zijn melancholisch, en de 'coming of age' topics triggeren de juiste emoties. Ik vrees dat dit album net te laat komt voor mij om te levelen met die emoties, en blijf ik vooral achter met de vraag wie in godsnaam Lana Del Rey is op de albumcover? Ik zie er een stuk of 4. 6/10 Highlight: Wild At Heart
Toegegeven, dit album van Lana del Rey kende ik niet. Na deze luistersessie reken ik dit ook niet tot haar betere werk. De songs blijven klein, het is fragiel en het is ook zeker wel mooi. Maar is geen enkel moment speciaal of blijft bij me hangen. Shoutout naar Weyes Blood want: Highlight: For Free
Very much enjoyed
If I was a girl 16-24 this would be my favorite record. It's got fall in love songs, breakup songs and even a dance anthem. I do like the middle bit of the record better than the rest: Love you like a Woman, wild at heart and dark but just a game. But since I'm a 50yo man it only gets 2 stars.
Meh
So similar to Norman Rockwell. I think it was more cohesive but sonically so similar at times. I have been re-listening and it is growing on me more and more
Liked it more than I thought I would but very repetitive sound. Not sure that I needed to listen to this one before I died, but I didn’t hate it. Her voice is incredible but this feels like a gospel album. 2.5 stars. Best track was Dance Till We Die
Don't test me. Managed half the first song. Life is too short to make the effort on dreary over-produced piss like this. Really don't feel this is essential at this point, maybe time will prove me wrong.
I say this having just LOVED the most recent LDR album that this just didn't do it for me. Perfectly nice but nothing that slaps like the new album.
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.
not great
Like taking a moonlit walk through a bog, but you’ve been shot with a tranquilizer.
decent
I had never heard a single note of Lana Del Ray's music. This is much more mellow than I had anticipated her music being. I almost feel like I can't appropriately judge this album, as it was released just a few years ago and I haven't heard any other Lana Del Ray albums. This is much better than I had imagined a Lana Del Ray album would be, though perhaps too mellow. I'm not even sure this is the best LDR album, but it feels like this album was influenced by others more than it has influenced others...so far.
In the hushed corridors of the exclusive country club, maid Eloise found solace in Lana Del Rey's haunting melodies. Her fingers danced across polished surfaces as the singer's voice whisked her away from the mundane. In the rhythmic cadence, she escaped the monotony of servitude, entering a dreamscape where troubles melted like wax. Lana's music became her secret refuge, a brief respite from the demands of the privileged. As the notes enveloped her, Eloise reveled in the delirium, a temporary escape from the stark reality she faced daily.
Lana Del Rey has a tendency to command one's attention while slipping through their fingers. On the follow-up to the album that permanently cemented Lana as a generational figure, she emits a swooning, dreamy vibe that would not let up. Nods to Joni Mitchell, The White Stripes and her own experiences in a barbarous industry abound and add to Lana's own powerful mythos. No longer is Lana Del Rey someone who is born to die, Lana Del Rey is an auteur; someone whose cinematic grasp on music will become a touchstone for those who shall walk her path in due time. Favorites: White Dress, Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Let Me Love You Like a Woman, Wild at Heart, Dark But Just a Game, Breaking Up Slowly, Dance Till We Die.
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.
Not bad. Just very repetitive which is typical for her.
Not my thing.
Nap time
Not really a fan of the breathy female vocal style
There's often a nice atmosphere to her songs but it just doesn't speak to me at all. I guess I'm just too old.
The guys behind this list really doesn't know shit about music after 1999.
"Soft contemporary americana music" is now my definition of hell.
I really want to understand Lana but I can't.
2.75
I love older lana but this was.... not it....
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
Depressingly ok
No idea why this album from Lana Del Rey is on this list... probably because the typical music press hard-on for a musician "changing" away form their popular/commercial stuff. Call me shallow but popular stuff is usually popular for a reason and in the case of Lana Del Rey I certainly like it better...
I am not really a fan of Lana Del Ray - In my opinion her songs are very dry and boring and they all largely share the same sound/feel. I generally find her voice unappealing. The last couple songs on this album were a little catchy, but not really something that I would find myself listening to on any regular basis. Not my favorite.
Great arrangements. Enjoyed the lyrics and her voice.
youngmeninmusicbusinessclub - can't do it. I haven't bought into this artist to appreciate singing in polyrhythms or whatever is happening in here
Thoughts before listening: Well this is the most recently released album I've gotten so far. I know that people go crazy for every Lana Del Rey album, but I don't really understand the hype. I enjoyed parts of Norman F'n Rockwell, but everything just sounds the same to me...mid-tempo, laid-back pop music which never really draws me in. Review: Man this is so slow...and the whispered vocals are very hard for me to get into. This is like a poppier, female Bon Iver...who I feel the same about. I can understand why people like this, but it's not something that I'm going to go back to very often. 2-stars.
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 knew 2011’s Summertime Sadness, but nothing from this album. Similar sound to track mentioned.
It was fine.
Opener wow! Rest boring as hell…
Beetje een toning. Maar wel fijne melodieen. Mooie zuivere zang binnen de lijntje. Soms een beetje droevig en saai. Goeie productie
Not a bad album, I preferred it to Taylor Swift who I would put in the same category. The songs sounded very haunting and classically American, like the laments of a cowboy’s widow. I don’t like the album name though, it’s just alliteration, like ‘cornflakes in the cat carrier’.
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
Very chill album. Pretty much exactly what you would expect from Lana del Rey. 3.5/5.
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
nice vocals, should probably give it a few more listens to see if there is something to it, but i dont really want to
I dig the vibe. A couple of these songs went on my liked songs list
not rly my style but good songwriting!
It’s alright. She’s got a good voice but not really my type of music
I don't get the Lana Del Rey vibe, naver have. This is just a whine/drone/white noise generator for people who think they like the 1950s style idea of America that never was. Anthems for day wine drinking bored housewives who can't manage the cadence for the anti-melodic lyrics like "Down at the Men in Music Business Conference" I only mention it 'cause it was such a scene.
Un album assez remarquable de la part de Lana Deltrapeze .
Merci à Robert de nous avoir proposé comme seul album d'une de mes artistes préférées, son pire album en carrière.
No.
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!
why is this on here doe.
When I listened to this on Spotify, one of the playlist that came up on the bottom of the page was “sad girl starter pack“. Well, I am a happy, middle-aged man, so this definitely is not intended for me. I feel like a vegetarian who’s been brought to a Texas barbecue restaurant. Sure, there may be something on the menu that I’ll enjoy – but it’s gonna take me a while to find it and I’m probably better off choosing something else to begin with.
I am not her target audience, and this is pretty "hip." That said, I'll give it 3 stars. Too much autotune.
Do not like. Maybe I'm old.
4.0
Produced by Jack Antonoff, which tracks. Millennial women love Lana, but as a gen Z, I only like her ok. All of the songs blur together for me. Nice, but the same. 3.2.
By all measures, I should like this. But I don't. I should probably give it a couple dedicated listens. But I won't. 2.5
Always happy with Lana.
cool
Lana Del Rey is fantastic, but this is probably not her best album. feel like its too far gone at this point, sacrificing listenability in order to focus on a specific style. Because of this, its quite boring.
Echt ein geiles, getragenen, sphärische Album
Didn’t like it as much as I expected to. Oh well!
She sounds sexy but it's just a bit boring sorry lana
First listen: I don’t get why people dislike Lana Del Rey so much. This is a pretty good record. Second listen: Ok, I can get why people might not like this.
This record has zero cultural relevance, does nothing new, is not good. Not sure how this made it to the list the year it came out. I'm sure it'll get pulled at some point. It's total crap. The songs to have definition, but the breathy mumbling and word sluring isn't getting high marks.
Insane vocal range and uses it very well. Well-fitting for a cold winter day at home.
3.5
Musically fine, if on the bland side. Some nice moments and hints of a great atmospheric sound, but much of this is pretty forgettable. It’s like she almost headed into something interesting, but doesn’t go quite far enough to stick the landing. Fave Songs: Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Dark but Just a Game, Yosemite
Sounds pretty I guess, but hard to make heads or tails of, honestly.
Nothing special
What is this? Music for posh girls who know their parents would disowned them if they got into Emo music and dyed their hair black? Bored after 5 songs of being breathed at.
good but not my style
I've only ever heard a couple of Lana Del Rey tracks, so wasn't sure what to expect. First listen was nice, but didn't set me alight. Second listen was even better, and I've just realised that I've had the record on repeat ALL DAY whilst working. Absolutely in love with the entire thing record. Beautiful stuff. Favourite tracks: all of them, honestly.
I personally think the sentiment that Lana is a one trick pony is a little bit unfair generally, but this album is certainly one trick. There are no highs/energetic tracks like “National Anthem” or “Off to the Races” to balance out the slow tracks like in her better albums. It is also an odd choice from her albums to include in this list, given its newness. Despite this, it’s a pleasant album (to me, at least) to listen to, in contrast to some of the ambitious, failed albums in the list. Which means it has a floor rankings-wise.
Very bland Lana album. Nothing special here.
Blind album, know the artist by name. This lady gonna put me asleep behind the wheel. This whole album put me to sleep and was very uninteresting.
Lana makes good study music, will probably come back to it
Like listening to a glass of tepid water
good sound, very interesting.
Lana Del Rey is my love.
Talent for sure. Sleeper tho.
Surprised by how much I liked it. Needs to be added to the rotation.
Beautiful, just wish I connected to the lyrics more.
I love Lana Del Rey. This album is amongst her greats.
Lana Del Rey is boring me to death!
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.
6/10
I was hoping for NFR since that's the Lana Del Ray that I know and really like but I suppose this is a pretty important album in her discography at this point. Aside from wild at heart, not all who wander are lost, and especially dark but just a game, I was mildly bored by this album. Even those tracks, though are all somewhat similar. It was well produced and lana has a great voice but I just don't vibe with a lot of it, even the title track was pretty mid. Dark but just a game was really good but it was still no NFR or Doing Time. It's weird because this is pretty similar to the lana stuff I like but it just isn't doing it for me in the same way.
Ehh... again not my kinda music
Can't really get into this album. A little too mellow for my liking. I wanted to figure out why she has such a huge following, but this album doesn't help me understand too much. Her voice is soothing. I like the song with Nikki Lane.
I am a big backer of the modern folk revival. For once it was a trend I was ahead of the curve on. Lana tends to be hit or miss for me. I think this is a good album and honestly if I wasn't coming at it from an analytical perspective of a folk lover I would like it more. For me as a classic and indie folk lover it just has a bit too much of a pop influence at times. I think that does lend itself into its own space in music. I think the other thing that detracts from it for me is just how melodramatic her voice comes across in the slower parts. I like depressing music more than most, but her voice just depresses me in a way that my typical sad folk doesn't. It is a really good album, but I am just overly critical of folk albums. I think a few more listens to adjust and I would probably rate it higher I'm just not there yet with it.
This is awesome 🔥🔥
It just sound so insincere. Trying so hard to be soulful, but purely for the sake of it.
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
It was fine. Unnoteworthy. No need to revisit.
Lana Del Rey's sense of melodies and utterly reality-bending vocals has so far peaked on Norman Fucking Rockwell!, but this one comes close. Her way of using her voice as an instrument, and the resulting attention to detail in producing and mixing it, is such a joy. Just let it roll over you in wave after wave.
For whatever reason I’ve never really dove into the world of Lana Del Rey until this forced me to do it. Did I have a premonition that it was boring? Was the hype too much? I don’t actually know. The fact is I finally listened to Chemtrails Over the Country Club now. And if you have an appointment with me in the next week I would like to apologize in advance, as I am busying digging through the rest of her discography. What an absolutely stunning record. I already had goosebumps from her vocal performance on “White Dress” and it just never let go from there. Also; Jack Antonoff is a huge part of this so of course it was foolish of me to doubt it all. I feel very stupid now. But also glad. Thank you, Lana.
Whiney, whisper alt pop. Not for me. 1/5
This record suprised me, I ended up liking it far more than I expected. The first 2 songs especially blew me away. Incredible vocals, and I liked the minimal instrumentation with the pianos and light synths. It all felt quite ethereal which felt quite refreshing to the usual bubblegum electronic pop of the decade so far. I did find the further I got into the album, it all got a little repetitive however.
The album is cohesive and consistent. I generally like the melodies. The Jack Antonoff production and songwriting assistance is obvious, so much so that I feel this veers into Taylor Swift territory on more than one occasion. And with that comes a little too much familiarity for my liking. The chord progressions aren't particularly adventurous, the tempo doesn't change much, and you rarely get any musical tension building into impactful crescendo's. If the hooks were top notch (like Taylor Swift's), this would be a fantastic pop record. However, Lana Del Ray seems to shy away from actual hooks in favor of melodies that fit a vibe. I can certainly appreciate and enjoy that, but a full album of it can get old. My favorite song is definitely "For Free." It's a shame that its relegated to the end of the album.
Lana Del Rey is a fantastic vocalist. Her singing is melodic and enchanting in a way. I enjoyed the skills being shown but I wish there was more going on with this album. Each song was slow. Almost like the music itself is meant to be a blank canvas for her singing to stand out. Which it does. It just feels one dimensional. Compared to her breakout hit Summertime Sadness, I would have preferred her to pick up the pacing on this album rather than slow it down.
Good voice. A couple boring songs but mostly enjoyable. Ez 3.5
pretty boring. weak 3
I like it 3.5
Atmospheric and mellow album, great to relax or background music
This album is good background music, but nothing spectacular. Very minimilist musical accompaniment. Favourite songs: Breaking Up Slowly, Tulsa Jesus Freak, Let Me Love You Like a Woman, Wild at Heart, Not All Who Wander are Lost Least favourite songs: White Dress, Yosemite 3/5
interesting listen. dark yet soothing vocals. not normally my thing, but i can see the allure. there were a few songs that i dug. didn’t hate it.
She has a fanstastic voice. This album was way more low-key than a lot of her other stuff. What I really don't like is that whisper singing thing she does a lot on this album. So menos puntos.
Pretty boring. Kept forgetting it was on. Heard so much about her that this was pretty disappointing to be honest..
Did not enjoy a single songs
OK album, nothing really stood out.
As a fan of Lana Del reys earlier work, I found Chemtrails Over The Country Club disappointing. There’s very little new here and what is new isn’t good. Probably the best song on the album — and it is a very good song- “Let Me Love You Like A Woman” is standard Del Rey fare. Released as a single at the end of 2020, it the kind of song that could have been on any of her albums. If the songs were all like “Let Me Love You Live a Woman”, good Lana Del Rey songs, the album would be worthwhile if not exciting. Unfortunately, there are some downright terrible songs on the album mixed in with a lot of forgettable tunes. One of the worst is "White Dress", which is just a hot mess of a song. There's so much to dislike, I could go on, but I will spare you all the irritation. I listened to this album so that you don't have to.
I would have put Norman Fucking Rockwell well ahead of this as an inclusion on the list.
Oudere albums leuker
Weird choice, I thought this wasn’t a super well reviewed album of hers and kind of forgotten. Born to Die and NFR I thought were considered her at the height of her powers. This was ok but I know there is better Lana out there.
Pretty boring ,can’t really remember any song or lyrics.Her voice is nice but the music is quite slow and melancholy.I could see myself enjoying this more in another mood.
This washed past me in a drear, and I think ‘NFR’ is a smashing record (thanks Si). Chemtrails over the Country Club is a cleverly evocative title and I don’t doubt there’s some similarly wrought words within (groan-baiting millennial nostalgia reference to Kings of Leon and White Stripes at the start aside), but I’m a lyrics-optional listener: the music has to invite me in, unless the words are exceptionally good or bad. After three background plays, my alt-title of this is “Misery: Selfie”. Or “Get Off My Lawn, Heidegger!” Later: I skimmed the Wikipedia and see there’s a Joni M cover in the mix, which makes sense as there was a moment when I wondered if LDR was impersonating JM. Am not going back to check if it was indeed that track, tho - I shall pretend that it wasn’t.
Such a disappointment after NFR. All the songs are at the same tempo, and sound like overproduced mush. Unnecessary Joni Mitchell cover only highlights the difference in songwriting quality. Shame, barely scrapes a 3.
Fine, but underwhelming - really didn't enjoy the Joni Mitchell cover at the end.
Such a mood and a perfect listen for a lazy afternoon. Fav songs: Wild At Heart & Dark But Just A Game
Boring
Man, I found this to be really slow and pretty boring. I was even asked if I was listening to "church" music. She's pretty decent, but just seemed to be the same song over and over again. I found myself tuning this album out abs thinking, can you speak out please? Anyway, this wasn't for me and I won't revisit. I did think it was cool she has Del in her name. Though of another de La, as in Rocha. I thought of RATM, so bonus point. 2
I'm not going to lie, I'm surprised to see this on this list. I don't know one single thing about it other than it DID NOT SELL when I worked at Green Light. Of course that's not necessarily indicative of quality buuuuut...I'll just say I was curious to see why this was on here. Starting sleepy and boring as fuck this might be one of those rare instances where the middle of the album is actually the best. I really started off not caring for Lana's whispery almost inaudible singing but when she chose to let lose I really really liked her voice. I thought this album shone brightest during its biggest moments where the music becomes grandiose and pretty. By about halfway through I was surprisingly bought in. I can't help but notice some similarities to T. Swift's career defining album 'Folklore', which make me think this is a response and attempt to replicate the runaway success of that album. It doesn't quite reach the heights that I think it was striving for but there are little nuggets of really cool stuff buried here. 3
2 I feel like this list needs to learn that just because a well-received album was released in the last two years doesn’t mean it automatically equates to an all-time great or a must-listen. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the fact that it’s taking a stab at highlighting more recent stuff, and I totally get that it’s hard to predict what will ultimately prove to be influential years from now, but rather than doing that, I wish the listmakers would have leaned more into either landmark, pop culture-shaping releases or acclaimed, but lesser known indie releases instead of safe, middle ground popular stuff like this. I mean, it’s only been two years since this album came out, and I already feel like it’s been largely forgotten about. Anyway, rant over, shifting gears to the actual album - Lana Del Rey has a beautiful voice, and for a woman of her talent, I respect her efforts at writing slow, impassioned ballads instead of radio pop hits, but goddamn this album is so one-note and boring. I actually really liked the opening track White Dress, but the fact that every song that followed just felt like a minor variation weakened it a bit for me in hindsight. As a result, everything here just kind of blends together, and while I want to say it gets worse as it goes on, it’s also likely I was just getting more and more sick of hearing the same thing over and over. I didn’t find any of the music or lyrics to be particularly great, with her voice probably being the only positive note I can say about this - and even then to say her vocal performances is varied here would be a lie. The ambience of this album is the kind of thing I would have liked to have vibed with, but unfortunately, it ended up being the kind where I found myself constantly checking in to see how close I was to finishing it. I definitely wouldn’t say it’s bad, but it’s also definitely not that interesting - I would say it’s possible I revisit a song or two in the future, but likely not the full thing again anytime soon.
Just all a little bit dull and boring isn't it?
boring but harmless
I was excited to actually listen to one of her albums after hearing some stuff I liked on the radio. Unfortunately I think she’s just going to be a listen to the singles artist for me. She’s at her best when she’s alternative and a little unexpected. This was mostly just plodding singer/songwriter ballads with no real spark. The exception is Dark But Just a Game, that was a good song
i like LDR, this album was ok
first time listening
I liked Dark But Just A Game a lot and there were a few other decent tracks, but the unrelenting slow sleepiness of this album was way too much for me.
Dark But Just A Game was the only song I'd tell other people to listen to off this album. Too many sleepy ballads all in a row does not make for an engaging album.
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.
It's a really lovely sounding album. Like a 70s cocaine opera but with a few modern production twists. But after a while, the songs do get a bit samey. The current trend of 'Wah I'm rich but sad' pop is a bit tired really and I can't really relate, cos my parents names aren't in blue on Wikipedia...
Halfway through the album, a drum appeared in the wild and my mind was blown as I clung to the rhythm desperately amid the sea of aimless whispering, strained singing, and minimalist notes. And then it was gone.
3,5. draumapopp, hlusta aftur.
Nice. Probably like the city of the same name too. Very Nice.
A more ballad heavy offering then her other stuff. I liked most of it a lot tho preferred Norman fucking Rockwell.
as with every single lana record it's the same three song on repeat. It's a snoozefest that you mildly enjoy
As much as I like or even love *Chemtrails Over the Country Club*, Dimery and co. including the latter in their list and ignoring 2019's *Norman Fucking Rockwell* doesn't make a SHRED OF SENSE. Sorry for the capital letters, I know they're annoying, but here is one of the rare cases where I'm 100% sure I'm being "objective". Mad respect for Little Simz and Michael Kiwanuka (representing 2019 in the 1001 albums book), but it's obvious that Lana Del Rey's magnum opus is one or two notches over their own LPs. So you know what needs to be done here. Now that all of this is out of my system, a few words about *this* album, which followed that already "classic" record that *NFR* is. *Chemtrails...* is very good, even brilliant at time, especially on the first side. That weird pace or flow Lana uses for the chorus of opener "White Dress" is bold as fuck, for instance: "Downatah-menamusic-BIZ-ness conference". Jesus, what a trip, and what an evocative way to convey the hopes and awkward self-delusions of an anonymous waitress dreaming about breaking out in show-business--exactly who Lana was a few years before breaking out herself. Unless it's the "character" *Liz Grant invented to do so. Not that it takes anything to the song. After such a stellar introduction, the other tunes need to be good, and most of them are, fortunately, even if they're even more "one-note" overall compared to previous albums (a reproach folks who don't *really* listen to Del Rey's songs often throw at her--I should know: I was one of them before... And then i saw the light). The title track is enticing, seductive, and even a little eerie, for example. "Tulsa Jesus Freak" is somewhat cold and insensitive, in spite of the lush arrangements. "Wild At Heart" sounds like another instant classic (maybe referring to David Lynch's own pastiche in cinematic terms). And "Dark But Just A Game" uses off-kilter harmonic modulations to take its indolent groove to a whole other level. Producer and co-songwriter Jack Antonoff sure is a sly fox, just as he was for *NFR*, and his work is a perfect background for those stories and moods and tunes. It's because of those sort of details that Del Rey and Antonoff manage to transcend the seemingly unobtrusive nature of those songs. The result of of their common effort is a little less stellar on the second side, I admit it. Yet there's more than meets the eye on tracks like "Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost" or the surprisingly straightforward blues-rock of "Dance 'Til We Die". And that cover of Joni Mitchell's "For Free" with Weyes Blood, concluding the proceedings, is gracious and touching. The only problem with including Del Rey's *Chemtrails Over The Country Club* in my own list is that if I do so, I have no choice but to also include *Ultraviolence*, *NFR* and probably 2023's *Did You Know There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard* as well. Now do I want *four* Lana Del Rey's LPs in my list? Isn't that overkill, especially for such a recent (and controversial) artist? Only time will tell. But *Norman Fucking Rockwell* should be there for sure. That much I know. I give a 4.5 grade to this record, rounded up to 5, because I want at least *one* Lana Del Rey LP to appear on my "wall" of albums (and I can't do that with any other LP given that they're not in Dimery's list). But it's the first (and potentially *only*) time a 5/5 record ends up on my "waiting list". Next, please. Number of albums left to review: 439 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 263 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 134 (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 168
Americana. No soy muy fan del tipo de música pero canta tan bien... Un 4.
-i have listened to SO MUCH lana del rey, but funny enough not this album -first song is definitely not her best songwriting or singing -lanas voice is so pretty and i will never get over it -dark but just a game feels like old lana -this is definitely very chill and laid back -OH i know breaking up slowly -very beautiful song -definitely my favorite on the album -this is getting 3 stars because it was nice to listen to and i like lana but this is not her best album
Meh, kind of one dimensional. Worth a listen once but wouldn't pick it up again. Thanks Lana :)
I want to know what happened at the Men in Music Business Conference, down in Orlando.
Fair to middling
I can see why she’s so popular with teens. This is exactly what I would expect a high school kid to listen to as they process their first break up. I was bored a lot. Although, some of the music choices and singing were quite nice. Some of the lyrics were confusing, but the message of each song was made obvious. This could also be used to replace any white noise machines that help people sleep, just a little psa
Not as good as her earlier albums but decent.
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.
nah
It was apparently too easy to forget how strange an installment this was. My memory of NFR is even hazier, and Blue Banisters fades into the length of there's a tunnel. Chemtrails is, no doubt, the right representative for contemporary Lana on a list like this. The old elements are there or just behind, but the record feels like an artifact of some alternate '10s timeline. Not sticky like the records Lana Del Rey actually made then, for whatever reason: Age, place, change in the approach to "deluxe" releases and rereleases. So a possibly premature add more than deserves rethought.
Solid album, some great songs just not quite my taste
Bah. Normalito.
Beautiful, but too early to be in the list
She has a way of capturing the beauty and terror of modern life. I very much enjoy this album.
Like being haunted by a low energy ghost.
Sad girl energy that I can see the allure of, but LDR never spoke to me as a guy.
Kind of a one vocal trick pony? Enough interesting musicians to elevate the overall composition, though as always it seems with modern pop, produced within an inch of its life.
I don’t know why they chose this album, it’s nowhere near as good as her earlier stuff
Taylor Swift country but fused with the vibe of a depressed alien streetwalker. have to admire her consistency on this album. 3.5/5
3.5
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
Have always love LDR. Not her best album, but still good as always.
Beautiful singer, but album remains a bit dull. Could enjoy this in a spa.
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
I could sleep to this
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
Oh sorry, I fell asleep. Did you say something? I don’t know what it is, I just feel like Del Ray’s putting on a front here. I always feel that way. There’s a hint of inauthenticity or pretentiousness, maybe both? And that’d be fine if the songs were at least interesting, but after the third track of straight breathy vocals, I kind of faded out and focused on something else. And that’s not to say there’s anything wrong with slow records; they can be beautiful (looking at you Carrie & Lowell). Lana even has a few tracks that are remarkable, they’re just not in this album.
I’ve done it, I’ve finally done it: I found the cure for insomnia!
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.
Like the cover
About six months or so ago, an excruciating pub singer apologised to an entire bar full of people by saying "I might not have the right crowd for this, but my next song is a cover of an artist you might not have heard of - she tends to appeal to a younger crowd - Lana Del Rey". It's official, I am too old to appreciate Lana Del Rey. Whether it's because I'm too old - at the fresh end of generation X - or simply because I have ears, I don't know, but appreciate Lana Del Rey I do not. I can see past the outrageously over-camped breathiness, but I can't see past the fluttering warble of someone trying to in in a register higher than her voice can properly manage. It's not offensive beyond uninterested boredom, but is it worth shunting Franz Ferdinand off the list? Nope.
I put this on in the car and Albie instantly fell asleep and I think I agree with that assessment
It's fine
Not bad, not her best. 6/10
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
not gay or a woman sorry
3/5. Beautiful and haunting, the songs feel annoying after a bit of relistens, especially that first song. Wish it was exciting, I don’t care during some songs and just skip them. But dang, can she sing and make me feel like every song is everything and the most important thing in the world. It’s just not after thinking about it for a few seconds.
Icon for many, do like her voice of course but just not my music,
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
A couple of years ago, Chemtrails was a bit of Lana Del Rey overkill: consistently high quality songs, but it felt more of the same. Now listening to it again in 2023, I can appreciate the album much better. There are more country influences and apart from the tittle song, the songs are overall less strong, but just a little, than the second half of Norman FR!, which is more inconsistent (but might still the best Lana del Rey album?) In any case, the Chemtrails album is a very strong addition the list. Score: 9/10.
Surprised to get an album this recent. Anyway, I gave it a listen and found it quite boring.
Lana del Rey is fantastic, this album just a bit too flat.
I listen to this album day it came out, hadn’t felt the need to listen to it again until now, it’s not a bad album but LDR has better, don’t think this one should be on the list.
Not her best work
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.
When the album started, it actually made me cringe. The vocal delivery so breathy and high was not okay for me. However, it did not take long for me to get over that horror and really start enjoying that first track and the rest of the album. In fact, I kind of became obsessed with it.
Beautiful, unique voice.
When this started I was none too sure about the breathy delivery for a whole album… but there was still enough variety and the songs were beautiful and interesting, and I sort of got lost in this. Really nice to listen to and I ended up liking this a lot. It certainly is one of those albums that it will help to be an a certain mood to enjoy, but when in that mood very enjoyable it is!
This album is all vibe. It is an easy, pleasant and relaxing listen. Although there is maybe not much to the songs, it is instantly appealing. I feel like it is unlikely to have much longevity, though. It is also quite heavily front loaded. Enjoyable overall, but its charm is of a fading variety. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: White Dress Date listened: 18/06/23
There's no melody in her voice at all and the album screams forced nostalgia which I guess is in with the kids at the moment. 1.5
Decent, I guess. I do listen to a lot of recent music made for moody teenage girls, they have this melancholic element that I love. But... it's easy to do such things wrong. It's easy to turn it from melancholic to boring, or at least droning. There's a lot of similar sounding but better music out there, but I guess Lana's name is big enough to get picked for this list. Maybe she even pioneered such sound. But why would I care, it won't change the fact that this album is pretty boring.
4/10. Mopey dopey
So boring! Where are the drums?! Why does it sound like she doesn’t care at all?!? Why is every instrumental exactly the same??!? Does anyone relate to this affluenza schtick?!??!??! Artists with better albums released in 2021 that are not on this list include: Tyler the Creator, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Little Simz, hell even Clairo and Kanye had better releases that very same year! If we expand the range to the past 10 years it’s pretty laughable that this ended up getting a nod. 4/10
White dress sets the tone. Downatthemeninmusicbusinessconferenceeeeeeee. Someone was like yeah that doesn’t sound utterly horrible and totally flows well. Even scarier it’s one of the only starred songs on apple music. That’s as good as it gets. And it was true. It doesn’t get better. To the sound technicians… I see you. Your extensive autotune and echo effects are not in vain. Every song, echo effect. It’s an effect not a personality 💁♀️. Artsy Fartsy. My ears hurt. 1 Star. Dogwater. Poopy caca. Rubbish. Lana Del Rey. Garbage. Trash.
This confirmed the arbitrary nature of the list because why this one instead of Born to Die or Norman Fucking Rockwell!? Say what you want about them, but if you're going to include a Lana album, at least choose something that was actually influential. This wasn't even good so now I'm confused and upset.
This is the music that 15 year old suburban white girls slit their wrists to while they cry in the bathtub.
Wow
D White Dress - 1 Chemtrails Over the Country Club - 2 Tulsa Jesus Freak - 2 Let Me Love You Like a Woman - 2 Wild at Heart - 2 Dark But Just a Game - 3 Not All Who Wander Are Lost - 2 Yosemite - 1, I hate how 2021 this sounds Breaking Up Slowly - 2 Dance Till We Die - 2 For Free - 2 Mathematically, this should be a 2. I really thought I was going to give this a 2. However, I'm laying here listening to this sh** over and over again and the only feeling I feel is anger. This album is the least distinct we've gotten yet. Basic genre, basic country of origin, basic musical style, and it came out in 2021. This doesn't even hold up against 2021 albums, and I barely like any current music. Lana treats it like her own personal ASMR, while leaving her genuinely good singing voice on the cutting room floor. The opening track is laughably bad. I was LOL'ing harder than a mental patient on nitrous oxide when she said, "downatthemeninmusicbusinessconference." Seriously? I know Stargirl is popular, but why tf are you so famous?! F*** this album, f*** Lana Del Rey and f*** her fans more than anything.
Relaxing
I tried with this one but it was so boring and I didn’t really like her singing 2/5
Meh
Very surprised to see an album that has barely been out for 2 years on this list--and I am not familiar with Lana Del Rey's music at all, so I was initially super skeptical. That skepticism proved to be well placed. This album is boring, uninteresting, and unremarkable. I don't think I ever needed to hear this.
Mais uma forma de confirmar o poder encantador da voz dela. Envolvente sem fazer muito esforço.
Pretty boring. Good voice.
I remember seeing a YouTube video where a guy broke who hated Jack Antonoff listened to a Taylor Swift record and picked out the tracks Jack was responsible for in the first 5 seconds. I didn't understand the vitriol that guy inspired since I barely remember the band Fun, but I get it now after this album. Dull acoustic guitar and overly breathy vocals where it sounds like Lana Del Rey is about to run out of gas in the middle of a lyric. It's a dull blueprint for a performer proclaiming "This is my serious album, and I'm a serious artist now." Is this record terrible? No. But I think there's some recency bias going on here, and how will we evaluate the stack of breathy, maudlin records 10 years from now? I've noticed that the list has a tendency to drop relatively recent albums over subsequent editions that got too big too fast and not weeding out older albums. I wonder if this will be a casualty of that process in the next couple of years.
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.
Lorde had been my least favorite. This is now that. At least the Lorde album had a royally terrible catchy song.
Good album. Definitely captures the sound of a group of artists currently popular.
Liked the album, doesn’t feel as strong as her latest, but enjoyed the listen. White Dress was great
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
Dreary rubbish. Didn't finish it.
I did not hate this like I thought I would. Definite 2.75.
It did not move me.
Queeeeen 👸💅
la première et la dernière chanson 🥰
Interesting choice for a more recent addition to this list. For sure, Lana Del Rey occupies a a certain niche in popular music on the very end melancholic spectrum in the business. Her songs evocate some great memories from the past, or just general summertime sadness. It's in the same mold on this new album, "Chemtrails Over The Country Club". Every song is very sentimental and keeps you daydreaming. The opening song is especially good, "White Dress" really puts the sadness to the maximum level, really great listen. The problem is, Lana presses the pedal to the metal, and never releases it. Her vocal becomes very tiring and after three or four songs in a row you actually can't hear anything, it's just a constant wall of wailing. This album really needs a slight change of pace, or maybe an instrumental song to give you a break. It's just unlistenable in this form. I still like Lana's songs, but I am sure I will be able to listen to only one song in her repertoire, and then few days of break.
On this album, Lana takes a more diaristic approach to lyrics and an almost spoken-word approach to singing. The album is good, but it stripped back some of the reasons I enjoy Lana’s vocals and music. It is difficult to rate this album in isolation especially when it was Lana’s next release after “Norman F*****g Rockwell!” - her Grammy-nominated album which I consider to be her best album. But given that context, it also isn’t surprising that Lana decided to switch thing ups a bit for “Chemtrails.” If it was up to me, “Norman” would replace “Chemtrails” on this list. My favorite track on the album is probably Yosemite, which is unsurprising because it was originally written for one of Lana’s earlier albums and has some of those LDR hallmarks. I also enjoyed the country-inspired tracks Breaking Up Slowly, Dance Till We Die, and For Free. A great album for a mellow, rainy afternoon. But not necessarily a “must listen” in my opinion. For that reason, 3/5.
Kind of excited to hear this one. I've heard the name Lana Del Rey for a while, never heard a single song (as far as I know), I only know she's a big deal in some circles. Here we go. On any other day I think I would hate this whisper singing. But this is working for me. And several times this broke out of the background on a busy work day. I don't know - I think I need to listen to this again, so that's an optimistic 3.
What the fuck is this? It's borderline unlistenable. I had an ear infection earlier this week that rendered me somewhat deaf. I was miserable and anxious to regain my hearing. Now, having regained my faculties, I'm wondering why one of the first things I did once recovering my faculties was to subject myself to this dogshit Lana Del Ray album. Think I'll treat my ears to something preferable, like audio of children screaming on a long haul flight, or the 1812 Overture played entirely on car alarms. You know, as a treat.
Liked it overall, but was surprised by how low key it was. I guess I don't know much of her work except for that "Summertime Sadness" tune, which is A) almost a dance song and B) not done in the whisper style of "White Dress" and some of the others here. I'm amazed by how prevalent this style of singing is. Who do we trace this back to? Billie Eilish seems to bear some responsibility, but I know there are folks in this vein who predate her considerably. Anywho, I didn't mind it so much here! Lyrically I thought there was some interesting stuff going on and I'd listen to this again, but I'm more inclined to check out "Norman Fuckin' Rockwell" at long last now.
She's got a great voice
A little torchsinger-esque. I didn’t hate it and I didn’t love it. Her voice is really nice but all around not that interesting to me.
its fine exactly what you'd expect a Lana album to sound like
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.
How did she make the same song 11 times without them all actually being the same song?
répétitif et chiant
Surely there must have been a better pick from her than this, right? I mean, I get that they have to sell the book by putting modern albums in there even if they don't deserve it, but there has to be something better from her. I don't really know anything about Lana Del Ray, as a disclaimer, but I know people want one of her other albums on here instead. Also, I'm not really a production snob, but I've noticed that the production on most of the popular modern albums I've gotten bothers me. It bothered me on Melodrama and 1989 and it's bothering me here. Don't know if I'd like the music more with different production, but something of note. Overall, I just don't usually like modern music for some reason. Anyway, tangent over. This is okay. Her vocals on the first song had me scared for the whole album, but it wasn't that bad. I guess it was nice that it was pretty mellow, and I think it got a bit better towards the end. Forgettable album though. My favourite song was Dark But Just A Game.
Boring
Okay so I always wanted to be a Lana del Rey girlie but I just am not. I wish I was I love the vibe and I support her but I do not get on with these tunes like they’re fine but they haven’t altered my brain chemistry. Maybe if I had a tumblr idk
DOWNATTHEMENINMUSICBUSINESS CONFERENCE The first two tracks are fantastic and the rest is kind of fine. Blue Bannisters is better
La toune est bonne mais c'est l'album au conplet. Un bel artiste 3
Objectively 4.5
What an easy album to grade. It's highly polished somber ballads. Lana Del Rey has a great voice inspired by her dark electropop contemporaries, and she expresses it a little here, but it gets pretty repetitive. Despite being "Americana", the acoustic guitar adds nothing other than a country tint. It's just very boring and generic, with no reason to revisit half these songs. Favorites: White Dress, Dark But Just a Game, Dance Till We Die
I expected to like this more. It was pretty dreary.
Lana Del Rey’s 2021 album didn’t provide much significant material to her discography, but it had a consistent sound that showed Lana trying something new, albeit the tracklist could’ve used more versatility. Best Track: Let Me Love You Like A Woman Rating: 5.5/10
I am a fan of Lana del Rey but I didn't care for this album. Felt kind of lackluster comparatively for the rest of her work. I like it as background.
Wasn't bad... Only thing I know by her is the doin time song which I hate.. so it was better than that lol. Little bland, but good for background music. 4-5/10
I usually enjoy her voice, but this album was dreadfully boring. To be honest, this barely qualifies as 'music' to me - it seems much more like uninteresting rambling to her personal diary. Nothing on this album stood out to me in any way. Boring songs, no variation, very little instrument on most tracks, extremely uninteresting lyrics. This album was bad, and she should feel bad. 1/10
Lana Del Rey must have a recording booth in her 2 bedroom with her roommate, Tim. Tim works nights and has a short temper. Lana knows this so when she records her latest record she sings so breathily and minuscule to not wake him and incur his wrath. Seriously, she uses 90% or her air for the breathy sounds leaving the last 10% for sound. She throws in pop culture references to keep the listener just awake enough to ride out the high from the painkillers they’re obviously on otherwise they’d be listening to something, nay, anything else. This has no place on this list. It doesn’t even belong on the 9,001 albums you should listen to list. 5/5. Great stuff.
Die Songs schwimmen ineinander, das Album wird zum großen, unausdifferenzierbaren Block. Sound ist gefällig, aber nicht allzu spannend. Gut zum Rotweintrinken und über Sex reden
If Norman’s not on here I’m gonna be upset.
meh
Besides the track opener, the rest of the album is a slog. Also just can't get past Lana's descent into conspiracy-land - and with an album that has 'chemtrails' in it's title, just irks me. This album is simply not good enough to allow me to separate the art from the artist, so down it goes.
Surprisingly OK, did not hate this but still not something I would go out of my way to listen to.
Some great songwriting and Lana's voice definitely oozes mood and melancholy. Nothing quite hooked me enough to go back to it again but there were many songs I was impressed with for the feelings it evoked.
This is hard to review. Lana's voice is great but the songs started to blend together a bit. I think some more variety would have really helped the melancholy vocal style feel more dramatic if it wasn't in every song. Still a good listen but not something I will come back to.
Ugh, Lana has a great vocal until she gets super whispery and breathy and then she completely loses me. This is a pretty album but I don’t see myself listening to it anymore
Dreamy I didn't like it on the first listen but it grew on me. It is a bit samey though, nothing really stands out
This was interesting. Pretty gutsy for a huge pop star to release something so stripped down. I’ll round up to a 4.
Super !
Wasn't great wasn't bad. A solid 3.