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Universal acclaim- based on 2350 Ratings
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Positive: 2,089 out of 2350
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Mixed: 80 out of 2350
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Negative: 181 out of 2350
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Feb 1, 2012This album is amazing. Every song went beyond my expectations. Ever song is a new story and it truly is beautiful. It's sad to see all of these negative reviews, its really because of the hype. Don't buy into it, you will enjoy this album
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Mar 8, 2012I genuinely dont understand the critic reviews. This is a top class album. Amazing lyrics and beautifully, scarily sung. It is right up my street. I LOVE LANA DEL REY.
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Feb 18, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012This album has some nice music. I'm really looking forward to her work in the future. I just hope she achieves a masterpiece like My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is.
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Jun 27, 2012This is album is Very Important for pop music today and its history. It so different and it just has so much depth to it. The way Britney Spears' Blackout is one of pop music's most influential albums is how Born To Die will be because there is Nothing like it right now and will pave the way for artists Like Lana Del Rey. Very Well Done Lana.
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Jul 6, 2012From the first time listeing to the album, I had my mind to Born To Die (album) all the time ! Each song has it own standout uniqueness . It's one of the best albums in 2012, for it's alternative uniqueness. Highlights: Video Games, Blue Jeans, Radio, Born To Die , Carmen and Diet Mountain Dew
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Feb 2, 2012
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Mar 19, 2012A very good album by Lana Del Rey. A little too long though. My favorite tracks are diet MTN Dew, Video Games, Dark Paradise, Off to the Races, and Radio.
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Feb 1, 2012Now that I have become really acquainted with the album (15+ listens), I love almost every song. Lana Del Rey is a new goddess! This is one of my favorite albums of all time!
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Feb 2, 2012Amazing album, period. Every song stands on its own, while it feels like being part of the same dream. Lana's work is jubilant, as her voice is sultry and delicious. I bought the deluxe version and adore the entire album. Her critics don't know what they are talking about. It's humankind at its best - spiteful.
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Mar 29, 2012I feel like the melodies within this album are extremely catchy. This is a good thing, because who doesn't actually like catchy? And, the beats are pretty tight. For such a slow-beat, I find myself head-knocking as I listen. Furthermore, epic. It's really epic and builds up a lot of emotions. I swear, these songs will show up in a Quentin Tarantino movie some day!
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Feb 1, 2012
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Feb 21, 2012What makes Born to Die so richly fascinating â
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Feb 11, 2012Lana Del Rey is beautiful beyond many ways. She shines on Born to Die, her debut album from Polydor America and Interscope Records. The title track is one of the best, as well as "Video Games", which became popular for its music video and being featured on The CW TV series Ringer. Born to Die is another great debut, amongst albums from other people (Adele, Christina Grimmie, etc.).
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Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012The US critics have called this so wrong by obsessing over her 'authenticity'. This is pop music, not the race to be President! This is a simply magical album and so very different to what's currently happening in the charts. Haunting vocals, beautiful melodies, some subtle hip hop in the mix, amazing production. Best debut album for many a year.
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Jan 31, 2012Awesome album, too bad the official critics looked for her personal life + her live in the SNL.
She may not be ready to sing live, but in the studio she's really good.
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Jan 31, 2012A Beautiful album, it is not great, but it has heart. If it were not for the stupidly high amount of hype, then people would actually stop being so hateful and actually listen to the music. I, frankly think people should give her a chance, her music is excellent, each has its own story to tell... Like their own universe and you feel compelled to listen to the end, and it is a grower.
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Jan 31, 2012The only word to describe Born To Die is perfection. The production, the lyrics and Lana's voice make it one of the best albums of this year so far.
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Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012I really don't give a F*ck about where she came from and whether she's authentic or fake. Her music touched me, and at the end of the day it's all that really matters. Her album is pop perfection. Wonderful lyrics, great vocals, and AMAZING production.
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Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012
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Feb 1, 2012
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Feb 1, 2012Amazing album, beautiful melodies and fantastic lyrics. I just can't understand why US reviews are so bad, they should focus on her music not not the SNL performace or her so called "fake personality" Lana is truly talented and no one can deny that.
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Feb 1, 2012I think this is one of the best release this year, and it's only January. The album flows together really well. The production is also really amazing. I love the retro vibe that it gives. My favorite tracks are Diet Mountain Dew, National Anthem, and Off To The Races. 10/10 for me.
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Feb 1, 2012
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Feb 2, 2012Great album. Lana did a good job with Born To Die. It's a complete album, from the emotional "Summertime Sadness" to the massive "National Anthem". Finally a singer who distances from the the contemporary pop. Favourite song: Carmen
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Feb 2, 2012She will have the last laugh this weekend when the album hits the top spot in more than 11 countries.
All the negative views appear to be coming from people who have only seen the SNL performances. Get a life and stop worrying about her rich father and listen to the music. 9/10 -
Feb 3, 2012
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Feb 3, 2012amazing sound. i really enjoy this. one could think that video games was the only pearl that Lana was able to come along with, but after listening to some songs available on youtube I get really hooked. I pre-ordered the album and I'm happy I did it. It's charming and classy and I can foresee a very long and bright career for this girl. Recommended.
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Feb 4, 2012With this album Lana brings a new voice to seemingly fledging music scene; the album is a revitalization in and of itself; Ms. Del Rey's "Born to Die" is haunting, beautiful and a welcome addition to the world of music... Thank you Lana, I particularly enjoy "Without You" and "Lolita"
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Feb 5, 2012
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Feb 6, 2012Love it, im obsessed with this album, her music, her voice, her words. â
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Feb 26, 2012She has the most amazing voice.I got amazed when i first listened to her.But some bunch of idiot normal **** comparing her with Madonna or Celine Dion,ughhh !!Learn to listen some real music.
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Feb 28, 2012
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Mar 20, 2012This is very much a concept album with her playing the Lolita. Although the music doesn't sound anything alike, it strongly reminds me of Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville and Cursive's The Ugly Organ. All the songs are well written and interact with each other. Brilliant album. She deserves the hype.
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Mar 26, 2012Gorgeous, yet mystic album. The perfect debut and better than most of the albums released post 2000. Negative reviews, just because out there in our nation, there are people who don't have taste. The same ones that preached Born This way ;)
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Mar 27, 2012What a lovely album! absolutely flawless from start to finish. I love her vocals. It pulls you in to the song. The overall album is very cohesive which is so rare nowadays from a pop starlet. Instead of going for hits, Lana crafted a beautiful consistent album.
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Apr 4, 2012I love this record.
She writes 12 (deluxe 15) amazing songs on her own.
She Talks about the best and the worst time in your life.
She is a singer and songwriter,who is really in her business.
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Jan 18, 2013I think that the critcs are being too....critical (Ha). It's a great album. Yes, she doesn't do so well live, but she is great in this album. Her voice is beautiful and it shows very well in this album. the album also varies, in the fact that no all of the songs sound alike.
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Jun 4, 2012
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Nov 4, 2012
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Oct 4, 2012So good. why people don't like it ? it has amazig songs.
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Dec 7, 2012i dare to say that this is the album i like the most (ever!) ALL THE SONGS ARE PERFECT! so f**ing perfect! i'd love to see Lana Del Rey live! she's on her way to be the the Indie Queen!
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Dec 23, 2012Honestly The Best Album Of 2012 Hands Down! And One Of The Greatest Album's Of ALL TIME!
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Dec 25, 2012
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Mar 24, 2013Del Rey Brings Somthing New To The Table With Her Haunting Voice, And Creative Lyrics It Makes Born To Die The Best Album Of 2012! Every Song Off Born To Die Is Perfect!
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Aug 7, 2013Lana Del Rays music is haunting and addicting. So is the album itself. Born to Die is a work of art, and one of the best albums of 2012. I highly recommend it.
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Dec 17, 2013You just can't get enough of her. Her voice is an addiction. The whole album is beautiful, she is not a typical poppy singer like others. She's unique one of a kind
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Aug 30, 2013Lana is the anthem of sucess, she is a great singer that don't need to shake her ass in the MTV, Just be beauty and she is the queen of alternative songs.
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Sep 21, 2013Stunning album! Lana del Rey's voice is simply incredible and the trip hoppy music
nails it. Don't listen to her critics (aka Pitchfork who constantly prove that they don't no
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Dec 16, 2014Every song on this album it's epic, it's by far my all-time favorite album. I love the way that Lana sings all of these stories for us, it's beautiful and genuine.
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Sep 2, 2015I love every song on this album, the potential of Lana Del Rey in this is amazing, brilliant!!!! Pure art mixed with the experiences to fall in love and dead at the same time, just great!!!!!!
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Nov 22, 2013
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May 21, 2014Born To Die's vow to represent ultimate excellence while leaving room for a mix of multiple feelings to flourish allows songs that sound nothing alike to blend as one, creating a dramatized, cohesive jewel.
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Dec 16, 2013The album was very well-crafted, every detail has been thought of, songs inspired by the film "Lolita" Unconditionally were well placed, but do not give a maximum score for story from "This Is What Makes Us Girls" but sí, Album congratulations Lana Del Rey "Born to Die" are wonderful ,was indeed one of the best albums of 2012
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Jan 10, 2014Underrated album. the best songs: this is what makes us girls, radio, blue jeans, and born to die. It takes me to 60 's old bar where the true and awesome music came out. Lana Del Rey shouldn't have put songs like off the races and diet mountain dew. beside that the album is a masterpiece
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May 22, 2014
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Jan 31, 2014I avoided her for so long as some hipster trash but I finally gave in and I wished I did sooner! the album is pure perfection. my highlights are born to die, Lolita, off to the races, Carmen and video games.
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Feb 16, 2014
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Mar 23, 2014
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Nov 9, 2014
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Apr 12, 2014Дебютный альбом Ланы Дель Рей — «Born To Die» — получился сказочным и загадочным. Каждая песня не похожа на другую, если учитывать тексты, а вот аранжировки некоторых песен имеют некую схожесть, но это не делает альбом хуже.
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Jun 27, 2014Its the best album of 2012. 'Born to Die' is great and has lyrics and production so wonderful. Lana Del Rey sang it with a lot of feelings that makes me feel better and special. Its so dark and pretty. BTD is my love.
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Jul 30, 2014Lana Del Rey makes me get goosebumps with the intensity of her music, the sounds make a great energy uplift, combined with her amazing voice. Great album!
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Sep 27, 2014
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Oct 15, 2014Competindo com Diamandis (aka Marina) está entre os melhores álbum em que escutei na minha vida.
O estilo de Del Rey é único, e ela deixa sua marca neste álbum, Del Rey consegue se encaixar em músicas mais agitadas (Off To The Races) até as mais calmas como Carmen ou como 90% do álbum é.
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Mar 27, 2015Definitely the alternative peak of 2012, her magnus opus, brilliant, confident and cohesive in sound and lyrics, her voice deal with a sound that express new and fresh material. Before the Lizzy Grant effort she gave the public a record full of feelings, a wonderful collection of pretty and dark songs.
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Mar 7, 2015Beautiful album. Surely, it can be considered as the best album of 2012. Reading the critics reviews, i feel disgusted. Worth buying at least 10 copies.
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Aug 31, 2020
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Apr 3, 2015amiga adorei o album porem vc tem que faze umas musiquinhas mais animadinhas né ? , eu confesso pra vc que eu dormi durante o album , por isso eu te dou um zer ... 10 maravilhoso !!1 dancei muito !!
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Nov 20, 2017
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Sep 4, 2015The album is subtle, eclectic and beautiful in every single way. Her voice engages almost perfectly with the lyrics and gives a different way to 'see it' that no singer out there can give it; the producers, specially Nowels and Haynie are the ones who have done major masterpieces in this album and REALLY team up with Lana to make songs to never forget.
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Mar 19, 2021iconiccccccccccccccccccc
such a iconic album!!!!!!!!!
history!!!!!
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Oct 21, 2016É um álbum belo e extraordinário, que conquista a todos com sua força e com tons do Alternativo, em resumo, é um Pop refinado em sua forma mais original.
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Oct 28, 2015An extraordinary example of worldwide teenagers dreams; a mix of freedom, drugs, fun, friendship, losses, overcoming and love... Born To Die is the real beginning of a solid artist.
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Dec 4, 2015
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Mar 16, 2016This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 10, 2016Definitivamente o melhor álbum de sua carreira! Músicas que soam muito bem somadas a letras fantásticas. As faixas não soam enjoativas e atraem desde que se ouve pela primeira vez. Lana fez um excelente trabalho.
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Jul 30, 2016Este es un álbum con un buen potencial, un álbum debut jamas y todo comienza siendo bueno, tiene algunos sonidos que se repiten en algunas canciones pero lo que a mi me gusta es la voz de Lana que es lo que resalta mas.
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Aug 6, 2017
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Jul 25, 2017ONE OF HER BEST ALBUMS HER MAGNUM OPUS i enjoyed every song very well produced and written by a lyrical genius. very proud of this album, always listening to this
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Jan 10, 2020Cada canción se disfruta de principio a fin, un gran álbum con hermosas letras y ritmos movidos.
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Jul 22, 2017This album is clearly masterpiece. Beuatiful vocal, dreamy cool instrumentation with a little bit wind beats, atmosphere songs. I did it. Thank you Lana, 10/10!!!!
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Jul 25, 2017Born To Die is possibly one of the greatest alternative albums of all time; it influenced many new alternative artists. It is cohesive, beautifully written and it really is worth listening.
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Jun 22, 2017Born to die is the best rhythms, those rhythms which make me feel that I am in heaven, I like the album is formed with feeling and emotion I hope and remain so.
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Aug 30, 2019альбом, поменявший ход времени. легендарная работа. альбом, остановивший время на до и после.
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Jul 21, 2017Such an amazing album it is. I love how she creates such artistic songs in the album. This album is definitely 10-worthy. I love it so much. Totally would recommend it.
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Sep 2, 2019Born To Die é viciante e tem uma sonoridade diferente de tudo que ja vimos, Video Games, Off To The Races são simplesmente perfeitas.
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Sep 5, 2019Omg this is art
Miss Lana del rey always do it
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Jul 21, 2017nostalgic album
magic she is so iconic i love her so much
brig me moments i never had
lana del rey the queen of alternative
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Aug 30, 2019I've been listening this album since 2012. And I love it from 2012. The greatest songs ever!
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Feb 18, 2020This is the best debut album I ever listened in my life.. bravo miss mysterious Lana Del Rey
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Jul 25, 2017This is one the most cohesive albums of all times. The lyrics are beautiful, the instrumentals are something you couldn't often see when the album was released... I simply love it.
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Jul 25, 2017Álbum mais injustiçado do mundo, esnobado no oscar e no grammy, um hinário desses bixos, bíblia alternativa, felizmente Lana já é consagrada muito amada.
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Feb 15, 2020Um dos melhores ..............................................................................................
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Jul 25, 2017BORN TO DIE, el álbum que empezó la era del alternativo a revivir en esta época, y LANA DEL REY lo hizó... PIONERA en la música, dejando de lado lo comercial y aventurándose por el arte.
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Jul 25, 2017This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 25, 2017This album will forever be an iconic masterpiece! Born to die tells a story of Lana's past and the experiences she had. This will always be one of the best albums of this time!
Awards & Rankings
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Feb 28, 2012Spread over 12 songs, Del Rey becomes so ordinary, even bland, that no amount of little girl vocals or pouting can save her.
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MojoFeb 27, 2012Tune out the background media noise and immerse yourself. [Mar 2012, p.94]
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Q MagazineFeb 21, 2012Confirms her as the most compelling new pop star around: half doomed romantic, half mordant cynic, with a distinctively conflicted vision of how love, fame and America work. [Mar 2012, p.94]