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| Play | 1. Born To Die | 4:46 | $1.29 |  |
| Play | 2. Off To The Races | 4:59 | $1.09 | |
| Play | 3. Blue Jeans | 3:29 | $1.09 | |
| Play | 4. Video Games | 4:41 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Diet Mountain Dew | 3:42 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. National Anthem | 3:50 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Dark Paradise | 4:03 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Radio | 3:34 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Carmen | 4:08 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Million Dollar Man | 3:50 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. Summertime Sadness | 4:24 | $1.09 | |
| Play | 12. This Is What Makes Us Girls | 4:00 | $1.19 | |
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83 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Lana Del Rey went viral seemingly overnight last summer with her "Video Games" video clip, subsequently followed by the "Blue Jeans" clip, and from pretty much out of nowhere in a matter of 6 months, she played at Saturday Night Live recently. There has been discussion whether Lana's rapid rise has or hasn't been carefully orchestrated by her label Interscope, but now that the album is finally out, let's put aside all hype and suspiscion, and focus on the music.
"Born To Die" (12 tracks; 50 min.) can be divided in 3 sections. The first 4 tracks are slow-burners, pretty much in the vein of "Video Games" but check out in particular "Off To the Races", an album highlight. The middle section of the album (tracks 5 though 8) brings slightly faster tracks, and shines thoughout. "Diet Mountain Dew" is delightful, with playful lyrics like "Diet Mountain Dew baby New York City/Can we hit it low now down and gritty". Likewise with "National Anthem" (not to be confused with Radiohead's "The National Anthem"). After a brooding "Dark Paradise" (see my review title), comes "Radio", by far the most readily accessible track on this album (chorus: "Now my life is a sweet cinnamon/like a f**king dream I'm living in"). The last third album slows back down, and contains several other highlights such as "Million Dollar Man" (which reminds me of early Fiona Apple, think Never Is a Promise/The Child Is Gone/Pale September). The album ends appropriately with the self -explaining "This Is What Makes Us Girls".
In all, this is quite the album. Mostly dark, brooding, biting, yet funny and playful at times. Definitely not for anyone in a hurry. I can't imagine this album will be a mainstream success (this is MILES away from Adele's "21"), but I could be wrong and I hope I am. Much has been made of Lana's maligned SNL appearance (which was really not all that bad), and I personally can't wait to see her bringing these songs in concert. This album proves that Lana is the real deal, period, forget all the hype and everything else. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
"Born To Die" (12 tracks; 50 min.) can be divided in 3 sections. The first 4 tracks are slow-burners, pretty much in the vein of "Video Games" but check out in particular "Off To the Races", an album highlight. The middle section of the album (tracks 5 though 8) brings slightly faster tracks, and shines thoughout. "Diet Mountain Dew" is delightful, with playful lyrics like "Diet Mountain Dew baby New York City/Can we hit it low now down and gritty". Likewise with "National Anthem" (not to be confused with Radiohead's "The National Anthem"). After a brooding "Dark Paradise" (see my review title), comes "Radio", by far the most readily accessible track on this album (chorus: "Now my life is a sweet cinnamon/like a f**king dream I'm living in"). The last third album slows back down, and contains several other highlights such as "Million Dollar Man" (which reminds me of early Fiona Apple, think Never Is a Promise/The Child Is Gone/Pale September). The album ends appropriately with the self -explaining "This Is What Makes Us Girls".
In all, this is quite the album. Mostly dark, brooding, biting, yet funny and playful at times. Definitely not for anyone in a hurry. I can't imagine this album will be a mainstream success (this is MILES away from Adele's "21"), but I could be wrong and I hope I am. Much has been made of Lana's maligned SNL appearance (which was really not all that bad), and I personally can't wait to see her bringing these songs in concert. This album proves that Lana is the real deal, period, forget all the hype and everything else. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For all the critics who blasted Lana Del Rey's SNL vocal performance, missed the point: it's about songwriting, stupid. As it was for Dylan, who also has an underwhelming singing voice, Del Rey's songs are about to change the direction of pop music. Lyrically expressive and experimental with music composition that fuses the 40's, 50's, 60's and present day sounds into dark, moody, atmospheric experiences; and wrapped in a package of modern hip beats that takes her songwriting to fascinating art pop heights.
Every song presents an intriguing angle or point of view that makes one drawn deeper into its musical arrangement. Haunting melodies are sung with surprising twists that stay with a listener for days after hearing them.
The true testament to a well written song is when other artists cover it. We just might see that happen in the future with some of Lana's music, where better vocalists can interpret her superbly written melodies for a more thrilling experience. In the meantime, Del Rey's "Born to Die" album is about to change the present day notion of what pop music should sound like.
Every song presents an intriguing angle or point of view that makes one drawn deeper into its musical arrangement. Haunting melodies are sung with surprising twists that stay with a listener for days after hearing them.
The true testament to a well written song is when other artists cover it. We just might see that happen in the future with some of Lana's music, where better vocalists can interpret her superbly written melodies for a more thrilling experience. In the meantime, Del Rey's "Born to Die" album is about to change the present day notion of what pop music should sound like.
26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
dark.
sultry.
powerful.
crazy.
smart.
funny. and brilliant!
The best album of the year without a doubt. Go go get it!
sultry.
powerful.
crazy.
smart.
funny. and brilliant!
The best album of the year without a doubt. Go go get it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lana Del Rey Born To Die
I bought this CD not having listened to it before . I'd heard of Lana Del Rey and wanted someone cool to play in my salon . The first track was great and the rest just got better . Read more
Published 3 days ago by yoyoyo
Amazing
Never have i ever felt this way for a Album, its really that good. The lyrics are emotional, my favorite one would be THE LUCKY ONES the reason i got the expensive deluxe edition
Published 3 days ago by eliseo urbina
Moving
It's been awhile since I've felt so moved by an artist's music... the voice, the music, the lyrics. I find myself listening to "Blue Jeans" over and over and over again. Read more
Published 6 days ago by SarahDJ
Better than SNL Performance
This album sounds much better than the infamous SNL performance. I can't say I like every song, but there are 3 or 4 keepers. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Jim Harroun
Somewhat Formulated Yet Not All Bad
I heard a lot about this songstress before listening to this release -- I heard about the SNL appearance and how it was panned by the critics. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Robert D. Miller
Soundtrack to a Plea Bargain
Let me begin by stating that my music taste is quite broad. I enjoy Rage Against the Machine as well as Florence & The Machine so I am generally a fan of anything that is not the... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Brian Taylor
One of my favorites!!
I bought this album after hearing her song, "Video Games", on an online mix before I even knew who she was. Read more
Published 13 days ago by "City By The Bay"
incredible songstress!
A friend told me about her about 9 months ago and I intimidatingly fell in love with her first single "Video Games". Read more
Published 17 days ago by Lorenie M. Monzon
Lana Del Rey is a cutie.
I just really love this cd.. it's been one of my favorites to listen to in the past few months. The lyrics are to be taken with a grain of salt, and I think they're kinda funny. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Tara Montgomery
Passionate Melodies <3
She is an artist that has captured all my fascinations. Her melodies are so passionate. This is an album that every person must own.
Published 19 days ago by PabloSpencer
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