Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2012
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 2350 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,089 out of 2350
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 2350
  3. Negative: 181 out of 2350
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  1. marylinner
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    O álbum 'Born To Die' é incrível e lindo, mas sinceramente, fiquei triste ao ler as críticas de alguns críticos pois o álbum tem músicas ótimas, Lana traz também uma estética retrô e claro, a frase que tanto amo, "born to die". A vida é uma transição para a morte. Como podem não gostar disso e darem notas baixas?? Pra mim, este é o melhor álbum de 2012 e o melhor álbum debut (ou peloO álbum 'Born To Die' é incrível e lindo, mas sinceramente, fiquei triste ao ler as críticas de alguns críticos pois o álbum tem músicas ótimas, Lana traz também uma estética retrô e claro, a frase que tanto amo, "born to die". A vida é uma transição para a morte. Como podem não gostar disso e darem notas baixas?? Pra mim, este é o melhor álbum de 2012 e o melhor álbum debut (ou pelo menos de uma artista feminina).… Expand
  2. Raull_
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    the best album on the century, never dying album, 10/10. one of the best albums.
  3. normanfrockweII
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best debuts ever made Lana Del Rey is a legend Born to Die will always be that album- it has changed the alternative music and style so as pop culture… Expand
  4. jokopinho
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    One of her best works, besides, it's a solid debut album to an artist of the 2010s which influenced most of the pop and indie pop we see today. Honestly, one of the greatest albums of all time.
  5. arthiephelipo
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    não é o melhor album de lana dem rey, mas foi o que início tudo. esse album teve um impacto gigante na indústria da música, criando seu próprio subgênero e inspirando vários artistas em anos seguintes.
  6. Leahhxney
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Born to die is one of Lana Del Reys most popular albums for a reason. Many of the songs have special and personal messages in them. My favorite song is Radio, it is eclectic and dreamy, yet a positive song with a powerful meaning. Highly recommend for new Lana Del Rey listeners!
  7. LXXIII
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    Uno de los álbumes más influyentes del siglo, extremadamente subestimado por críticos incompetentes que no entienden la obra.
    Sentó las bases para la discografía de Lana del Rey y la de muchas otras artistas que se inspiraron en esta.
  8. JosephineJones
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    I think I had never connected so much with an album, I have different emotions in each of the songs and I love it, Lana conveys feelings and situations in which I could be at some point in my imagination. The beginning of the album with Born To Die is wonderful for me, just lana's voice is incredible, amazing. Anyway, my favorite songs and that I recommend first are Off To The Races, BlueI think I had never connected so much with an album, I have different emotions in each of the songs and I love it, Lana conveys feelings and situations in which I could be at some point in my imagination. The beginning of the album with Born To Die is wonderful for me, just lana's voice is incredible, amazing. Anyway, my favorite songs and that I recommend first are Off To The Races, Blue Jeans, Million Dollar Man, Radio, Videogames, Carmen, National Anthem, Born To Die, Diet Mountain Dew, Dark Paradise. My favorite part is definitely "I'm not afraid to say that I'd die without him", because I am.… Expand
  9. NoahToyBoy
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    Este álbum es un claro ejemplo de “Reset Cultural” ; un sinónimo de la vida musical imitado el arte puro.
    Desde sus puntos de extasis en sus melodías ,
    hasta una curiosa nostalgia y enigma de cada componente. Un álbum muy fresco aún es nuestros tiempos , siguiendo su reconocimiento y la cúspide de aclamación general. Simplemente Lana del Rey no recibe lo que merece , el público recibe    Este álbum es un claro ejemplo de “Reset Cultural” ; un sinónimo de la vida musical imitado el arte puro.
    Desde sus puntos de extasis en sus melodías ,
    hasta una curiosa nostalgia y enigma de cada componente.
    Un álbum muy fresco aún es nuestros tiempos , siguiendo su reconocimiento y la cúspide de aclamación general.
    Simplemente Lana del Rey no recibe lo que merece , el público recibe música que merecen.    … Expand
  10. MikelPikel
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Born to die
    lana Del Rey’s first album was amazing at its time, but lyrics don’t compare to its future projects. Not to say born to die as many bops and my personal favourites
    -Born to die -Dark Paradise -Million dollar man
    -Off to the races -Diet Mountain Dew    … Expand
  11. sebaruiz
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    UN ALBUM QUE CAMBIÓ LA HISTORIA DE LA MÚSICA E INSPIRO A MAS DE UN ARTISTA
  12. y2aaaaaa
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Um dos álbuns de debut mais bem feitos da história! Lana foi uma gênia em conseguir colocar todas as faixas que poderiam facilmente ser um single
  13. abj2
    Mar 24, 2023
    6
    Born To Die's exploration of melodrama and tragic love evokes bland hip-hop beats to tell the Manhattan singer-songwriter's fantasies.
  14. mary_linner
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Um dos meus álbuns favoritos de toda a vida e o único álbum no qual eu gosto de todas as músicas.
  15. mathewkamp
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    How can those "critics" say a single bad thing about this masterpiece ahead of it's time? Oh lord.
  16. SobhanMovahedi
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    One the best albums of all time!!! LOVE it
    Don’t know why it’s not critically acclaimed, maybe cuz they’re tasteless.
  17. gimarcal
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    acho uma boa escolha para começar ouvir lana del rey, tem músicas ótimas e é um álbum incrível!!
  18. prettyswhen
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    slayyy lana. she fcked up MUSIC INDUSTRY W BTD. mother, slay queen❤️‍
  19. PKikionis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    M A S T E R P I E C E

    A Living Legend.

    Best music ever.
    Greatest poet ever.
    Greatest songwriter ever.

    Lana Del Rey is the God!
  20. KJ_20
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    There is a distinct relevance which this album has. Video Games is one of the most iconic songs of the 2010s, and I absolutely love this album. BTD + Paradise is just phenomenal, it has so many good hits and overall it's just so iconic and well known, well sung and well thought.
  21. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Iconic Album! I understand why this album change the pop history it’s so perfect!
  22. aestheticmoon
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique. 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. EVERY SONG in the album is my favorite.
  23. EdnaldoTop
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns da lana del rey, os críticos q se f0d4m por não gostar dessa obra prima
  24. JoelG
    Dec 7, 2022
    7
    A cohesive album that flows perfectly from track to tack and creates a very mysterious and dark atmosphere for the listener. The melodies are great and creative, songwriting is good overall, the production is great on most songs but on some songs it feels like they were unfinished or downgraded with not so good production.
    Lana's vocals are great, though I wish she'd give us more power in    A cohesive album that flows perfectly from track to tack and creates a very mysterious and dark atmosphere for the listener. The melodies are great and creative, songwriting is good overall, the production is great on most songs but on some songs it feels like they were unfinished or downgraded with not so good production.
    Lana's vocals are great, though I wish she'd give us more power in some songs.
    Overall it's a good album, which was well written and composed, the track arrangements is great and you can surely find some songs you relate to and enjoy.

    Favorite Tracks: Off To The Races, Video Games, National Anthem, Million Dollar Man .    … Expand
  25. leogarcia132002
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    The album is poetry through and through; I'm sure that in 20 years this will be so acclaimed and all the critics will regret it.
  26. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This album is a true classic. Lana uses different singing techniques while still always delivering astonishing vocals.
  27. twb1301
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Intrinsically Lana Del Rey, a unique sound with haunting undertones but nonetheless possesses a soothing effect that satisfies a specific part of the brain.
  28. Tharia16
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A timeless album that defined an entire generation. As many persons has already praised, the production, the themes, the aesthetics, her persona, everything about this era had a great impact in our culture. Many songs and video clips are iconic: Born To Die is just a perfect and magnificent introduction to Lana Del Rey. Blue Jeans adopts the Old Hollywood aesthetic beautifully, National Anthem is the most sensual, romantic, erotic and sweet hymn to Capitalism and american culture ever made, Summertime Sadness is an iconic song... The non-singles are amazing too, most of them paints this relationship with an old man/drug addict/millionaire/gangster/etc. but in the most frantic, wild, fun and romantic way. You can feel the attractiveness of this dangerous life only this partner can provide.
    10 years later, many people keep discovering and being fascinated by this album because it aged just like wine. Lana Del Rey really changed the pop culture and transformed a lot of more alternative things into mainstream. The legacy of this album will be forever written in the history of music, and how paved the way for many famous artists today like Lorde, Melanie Martinez, Halsey, Billie Eilish, etc.

    At this point, everyone should recognize this work of art as the masterpiece it is.    … Expand
  29. Looool172
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    este álbum fue algo mágico para mi, me encanta como lana usa el alternativo aquí, mi favorita fue this is what make us girls y off to the races, amo esas canciones bastante, lo recomiendo bastante
  30. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    Elizabeth Woodridge Grant emerged quietly from obscurity in her fully formed persona "Lana Del Rey" taking the world by storm. Her explosive single "video games " set the nostalgic vintage sound she'd learn to master throughout her lustrous career. I remember when i first heard it i was repelled and intrigued simultaneously:the vintage sound seemed uninteresting but her lyrics appearanceElizabeth Woodridge Grant emerged quietly from obscurity in her fully formed persona "Lana Del Rey" taking the world by storm. Her explosive single "video games " set the nostalgic vintage sound she'd learn to master throughout her lustrous career. I remember when i first heard it i was repelled and intrigued simultaneously:the vintage sound seemed uninteresting but her lyrics appearance were fresh captivating,thank god i was lured. "Born to die " divided critiques who then could either love it's invention and timeliness aesthetic or found her entirely packaged, boring snd a fad. The latter were wrong as born to die would become the blue print of an iconoclastic genre of sad girl whisper pop juggernauts(eg.lorde,billie ellish etc)time would be extremly kind to this record as it improves the more you hear it's delicious textures.

    For debuts "Born to die " gives others a run for their money. It bushed and created boundaries and showed artists didn't need to belt lile Beyonce or Adele to infiltrate billboard. It took the world in a more gray direction moody direction inflected with trip hop beats and vulnerable lyrics. From the dramatic plea of the openers first words to the astoundingly creative winder of "off to the races ",which pushed what could be pop. Nothing is black and white here, alongside images of patriotism ,the American dream and heart ache are genuine expressions of her experiences she's had or is preparing to have. It has a freedom other records just couldn't evoke such as the slick swagger of "blue jeans" or the giddy & tipsy "diet mountain dew" which sounds like an irresistible 20's jingle. In spite of disarming (though sometimes off pitch) vocals and watertight aesthetic there is a power to her words,lyrics come first to glorious results. Such as the standard editions closer or "carmen".

    Born to die is a once misunderstood prototype rejected by the critical masses and now beloved by all. It's a universal shift, it's a gem    … Expand
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62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Exclaim
    Feb 28, 2012
    50
    Spread 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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  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    Tune out the background media noise and immerse yourself. [Mar 2012, p.94]
  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    Confirms 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]
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