Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2012
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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. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    realmente es un buen álbum, no hay relleno y todas las canciones se complementan. la temática y melodías antiguas le da el toque. mis canciones favoritas son lolita, diet mountain dew y off to the races
  2. Jxssmll
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    una obra magistral por lana del rey, un excelente álbum debut que revolucionó y trajo a la industria su respectivo género. Gran sonido y magnífica lírica.
  3. LilScience
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    E a rainha Indie chegou! Com um tom de Hollywood e vintage ao estilo 'Marilyn Monroe' ela traz um estilo totalmente diferente e refez o pop para sempre, influenciando artistas como Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish entre outros.
    Sobre o álbum não tem uma faixa que eu não goste, mas as preferidas são 'Born To Die', 'National Anthem', 'Carmen', 'Summertime Sadness' entre muitas outras, o    E a rainha Indie chegou! Com um tom de Hollywood e vintage ao estilo 'Marilyn Monroe' ela traz um estilo totalmente diferente e refez o pop para sempre, influenciando artistas como Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish entre outros.
    Sobre o álbum não tem uma faixa que eu não goste, mas as preferidas são 'Born To Die', 'National Anthem', 'Carmen', 'Summertime Sadness' entre muitas outras, o estilo vintage logo me agradou de cara pois já estava ficando muito acostumado ao estigma das divas pop glamorizadas, o antigo 'Bubblegum Pop', e com Lana tudo é diferente, ela é chique, fina, cult tudo que uma artista só via em artistas antigas como Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Bette Davis entre outras da antiga Hollywood, esse álbum merece número infinitos de avaliações, só pela obra prima que esse álbum e todas as discografias da Lana são!    … Expand
  4. Oswald329
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Ella marcó un antes y un después en la música pop, nunca se había escuchado a alguien como ella, cada canción es un mar de emociones, indescriptible e hipnótico...
  5. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 30, 2020
    3
    In song after song, she offers variants on the same theme, in infatuated erotic reveries of submission to bad-boy or sugar-daddy lovers with fast cars and lots of money. For all of its coos about love and devotion, it's the album equivalent of a faked orgasm — a collection of torch songs with no fire. Her debut is mediocre at best. At worst, it's as uninspired and repetitive as herIn song after song, she offers variants on the same theme, in infatuated erotic reveries of submission to bad-boy or sugar-daddy lovers with fast cars and lots of money. For all of its coos about love and devotion, it's the album equivalent of a faked orgasm — a collection of torch songs with no fire. Her debut is mediocre at best. At worst, it's as uninspired and repetitive as her internet commentators.… Expand
  6. Lovin
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Excellent, got older like fine wine, a classic that brought inspiration for other artists and even for the public in general in fashion style, in lifestyle, to compose and it goes. It has beautiful melodies with influences of hip hop to musical arrangements of orchestra, the lyrics have a sensitive narrative, so beautifully composed with so well placed references that brings it just addsExcellent, got older like fine wine, a classic that brought inspiration for other artists and even for the public in general in fashion style, in lifestyle, to compose and it goes. It has beautiful melodies with influences of hip hop to musical arrangements of orchestra, the lyrics have a sensitive narrative, so beautifully composed with so well placed references that brings it just adds more substance and beauty. Recommend it.… Expand
  7. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum perfecto es este ! Sin duda una obra de arte del alternativo !
  8. ericksalgado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, legendary, a cultural reset, the beginning of the beautiful that Lana is
  9. GustavoRomais
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's just so sad how critics can be so mean, after her performance in SNL, this is one of the wronged scores of all times! This album simply defined the decade and influenced most of the young artists we have today.
  10. davidd22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so legendary, you can't compare it to anything else, it's like Lana invented her own genre
  11. eduviel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excellent work a great vision has lana, she is very poetic and I love that about her. it is better than some hip / hop songs with very absurd and grotesque lyrics .… Expand
  12. ismimduygu
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album so so much . Every type song is in this album. SO SO GOOD THANK LANA
  13. Julianramos5
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Periodt this was the best debut ever !! She literally changed music forever with this album!
  14. adilsonmellof
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Icônico, memorável, o maior debut album da história, letras impecáveis e a sonoridade perfeita
  15. DRTJ
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Favorite track: "National Anthem"
    Least favorite track: "Lolita"
    This album is an ambiance all on its own. Lana Del Rey burst onto the scene with this strong debut album, full of biting and provocative lyrics and a delicate mix of alternative and baroque pop. While many over the years have criticized Del Rey's somber vocals, you can't have these kinds of instrumentals and lyrics with a    Favorite track: "National Anthem"
    Least favorite track: "Lolita"

    This album is an ambiance all on its own. Lana Del Rey burst onto the scene with this strong debut album, full of biting and provocative lyrics and a delicate mix of alternative and baroque pop. While many over the years have criticized Del Rey's somber vocals, you can't have these kinds of instrumentals and lyrics with a typical "pop princess" voice. She is singing from the heart, with references to Americana and fame culture - something that she obviously fears but also anticipates with a sort of vengeful excitement. The drums and orchestral arrangements combine to make catchy slow-burners that create a sultry atmosphere: perfect for the excellent songwriting on display.    … Expand
  16. drowned-light
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Un clásico de los años 10s y uno de los mejores álbumes indie pop de la historia. Si bien, el álbum puede llegar a sonar incompleto en algún pequeño y casi notorio punto nos podemos dar cuenta de que Lana nos mete en su peligroso mundo con hombres mayores, Pepsi-Cola y drogas desde la segunda canción, haciendo que el álbum cobre vida propia.
  17. terrenceknows
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    revolutionary!

    TOP 3 FAVS: RADIO, MILLION DOLLAR MAN & VIDEO GAMES

    LEAST FAV TRACK: CARMEN
  18. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Mix of genres in music, but made especially for gays and other people with a good taste in music
  19. andyn823
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    It's a good album. I love how she shows her feelings in each of her songs, and the production... it's so good. I love the dream pop sound of her album because it got me in the feels.
  20. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  21. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Lana Del Rey is an artist. Her debut album 'Born to Die' is definitely one of the best musical projects I have ever listened to. The cohesiveness of the album combined with the soft vocals and strong messages portrayed on each track make for an excellently told tragic love story. I don't know how she will be able to one up this project because this is literal perfection. I am so lucky toLana Del Rey is an artist. Her debut album 'Born to Die' is definitely one of the best musical projects I have ever listened to. The cohesiveness of the album combined with the soft vocals and strong messages portrayed on each track make for an excellently told tragic love story. I don't know how she will be able to one up this project because this is literal perfection. I am so lucky to have been able to listen to this body of work. Truly a masterpiece.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Million Dollar Man
    2. Lucky Ones
    3. National Anthem
    4. Without You
    5. Dark Paradise
    6. Summertime Sadness
    7. Video Games
    8. Carmen
    9. Born to Die
    10. Blue Jeans
    11. Radio
    12. Off to the Races
    13. This Is What Makes Us Girls
    14. Lolita
    15. Diet Mountain Dew    … Expand
  22. DannDomt
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This was way ahead of it's time, but thankfully the general public appreciated the album
  23. Vk_angel_hudson
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un album increíble con sonidos nuevos que inculcó en las nuevas generaciones.… Expand
  24. minhquan
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    I don't care the negative review. I just wanna say that this album reach to pinnacle of Academic art from myself.
  25. malifayyaz
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    this is a cult classic. queen made history with this work of art and made history!!!
  26. Javi665445
    Mar 21, 2020
    8
    Very cohesive album full of memorable songs and anthems. Could use some better story writing but overall, I incredibly enjoyed the album.
  27. cinnamonkenz
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    though she has put out multiple wonderful works since born to die, i think ultimately it will always be my favorite. this is the album that i first fell in love with. truly iconic.
  28. LordNaxus
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best debut album I ever listened in my life.. bravo miss mysterious Lana Del Rey
  29. paulofoundatio
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores ..............................................................................................
  30. AntonioJillian
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    incredible, unique and amazing this is a timeless record i don't know how these dumb critics were being harsh in their reviews with this AMAZING project
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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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