Lana Del Rey LP - Lust For Life

Reviews

cherryrose

Undoubtedly, and much deservedly so, it now ranks among the top defining records of this decade, being the most profound pop revelation since Lady Gaga's storming "The fame", back in 2009. With "Ultraviolence", a diverse, stripped-down psychedelic pop-rock slow-burner of an album, LDR proved that she is an adamant artist, moving further away from the baroque hip-pop of "Born to die", and the eclectic indie/goth pop of "Paradise".

Scarlet Jupiter

I urge everyone to listen to this and be surprised. I have promised to love her till the end of time, and with this new album where she tightens up her craft and roots her new approach in escapism, I may love her even more. Although she made a killing with the tortured, heartbroken style on previous albums, "Lust for life" breaks away from contemplating troubled love affairs. Gone are the Hollywood iconography and spurned love stories, this is a new and different artistic chapter for her.

Leo

She is doing the exact opposite of what is expected of her by those who liked her music in the first place, which ironically is exactly what made her relevant to the music scene, while simultaneously separating her from it. Lust for Life has turned out to be one of my favorite Lana Del Rey albums and I'm really glad to have this. The box is the same as the cover of the cd (front and back) and inside of it are three parts.

Flávio Silva

Following that all-conquering record, the highly addictive "Paradise" EP intrigued even more the hardcore fans of this unexpected pop saviour. Which only makes the release of this 4th set even more interesting, as on "Lust for life" the damned diva, desolate princess, innocent lolita, insatiable b*tch, presents her most optimistic set of songs, managing to save herself from becoming a martyr to to her own carefully constructed persona. As much as she is trying to distance herself from it, there will always be pop elements embodied in her work. "Born to die" will live on forever; "Paradise" was heavenly; "Ultraviolence" was ultra-cool; "Honeymoon" was lethargically pleasant.

Amazon Customer

"Beautiful people beautiful problems", featuring the enigmatic Stevie Nicks is a highlight, just like the Beatles-referencing "Tomorrow never came" that features vocals by Sean Lennon. Who would have thought that the day would come for a Lana album without her trademark romanticising of toxic relationships. First single "Love" was indicative of that radical move in her narrative, where she mused on how love is driving forward the young generation, maintaining a sense of wonder and empowerment in the face of adversity "'cause it's enough to be young and in love".