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. d0rrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    альбом, поменявший ход времени. легендарная работа. альбом, остановивший время на до и после.
  2. clkddsn
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Such 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.
  3. Wiliansouza
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Born To Die é viciante e tem uma sonoridade diferente de tudo que ja vimos, Video Games, Off To The Races são simplesmente perfeitas.
  4. alivebutnotlivi
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Omg this is art
    Miss Lana del rey always do it
    U can't change my mind, xoxo
  5. iamwhoiam
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    nostalgic album
    magic she is so iconic i love her so much
    brig me moments i never had
    lana del rey the queen of alternative
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
  6. Kotique
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I've been listening this album since 2012. And I love it from 2012. The greatest songs ever!
  7. triangles19
    Jul 24, 2017
    5
    Born To Die is an interesting album. There is a lot of different textures in it, a lot of ambiances, attitudes and feelings. But the production of the songs are way too heavy and overproduced. It feels like the album is stuck in a middle of a bridge between pop-music and indie-music but doesn't dare to go in a way or another.
  8. ParadiseReviews
    Jul 24, 2017
    6
    Born to Die was a material designed to be commercial, damaging the creative process of the album. Plunged into a sickly hip hop, the album has its good points, such as the title track and 'Million Dollar Man' and negatives that crucify the work like 'Diet Mountain Dew' and 'Carmen'.
  9. LordNaxus
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best debut album I ever listened in my life.. bravo miss mysterious Lana Del Rey
  10. thepimentuck
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This 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.
  11. Raphael2017
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Álbum mais injustiçado do mundo, esnobado no oscar e no grammy, um hinário desses bixos, bíblia alternativa, felizmente Lana já é consagrada muito amada.
  12. paulofoundatio
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores ..............................................................................................
  13. andhysanchez27
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    BORN 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.
  14. sasscardigan
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    Este álbum recoge clásicos que quedan en la historia de Lana. Probó cosas diferentes ( no necesariamente nuevas, sino olvidadas) y las forjó como un estilo único que la caracterizarían.
  15. andy321chajon
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta el nuevo album de Lana del Rey, me llega hasta el corazon , me enamora su voz, me gusta que tus temas definan tu estilo ... HERMOSO la Amo… Expand
  16. ldrakalg
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This 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!
  17. Ilshat
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    It’s very beautiful record !!!
  18. sklaskpqojwpoqw
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    'Born To Die' is the epithome of 2010s pop. This album helped shape a whole new generation of young people, seeking help in music and lyrics. All of the tracks are flawless
  19. fabiodellabadia
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Lana é uma artista incrível. Born to Die será um album lembrado eternamente, se tornou atemporal. Qualidade e som impecável, sinto muito pelos criticos não entenderem a arte da Lana.
  20. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Only 62 from the critics? Really? It's a shame. I mean, Summertime Sadness, Born To Die, Video Games, Blue Jeans and of course Dark Paradise...This album represents Alternative music in the 2010s. She's like the Queen of Alternative and indie pop and this album proves that.
  21. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    A brillant debut to the girl that has crushed on You Tube as an indie singer. She labels her 'own genre' that only fits herself, you won't find it somewhere else. Sometimes beats could be repetitive, but as a debut, i undestand they wanted her to leave her own print and be instantly recognizable, and that's what happened. The singles are beyond memorable, and by far ones of the bestA brillant debut to the girl that has crushed on You Tube as an indie singer. She labels her 'own genre' that only fits herself, you won't find it somewhere else. Sometimes beats could be repetitive, but as a debut, i undestand they wanted her to leave her own print and be instantly recognizable, and that's what happened. The singles are beyond memorable, and by far ones of the best discoveries these times in music. Her sweet and distinctive voice pronounce melancholic and harsh words that could touch the heart of anyone who listen to her.… Expand
  22. RAUL13
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Señorita del Rey, para ser su álbum debut no esta nada mal, si, tiene algunos sonidos que se repiten a lo largo del álbum y de algunas canciones, pero sin duda, es un gran comienzo para su carrera, sonidos primaverales que nos dejan un dulce sabor de boca.
    Born to Die: 9/10
    Off to the Races: 10/10 Blue Jeans: 10/10 Video Games: 10/10 Diet Mountain Dew: 10/10 National Anthem: 10/10    Señorita del Rey, para ser su álbum debut no esta nada mal, si, tiene algunos sonidos que se repiten a lo largo del álbum y de algunas canciones, pero sin duda, es un gran comienzo para su carrera, sonidos primaverales que nos dejan un dulce sabor de boca.
    Born to Die: 9/10
    Off to the Races: 10/10
    Blue Jeans: 10/10
    Video Games: 10/10
    Diet Mountain Dew: 10/10
    National Anthem: 10/10
    Drak Paradise: 8/10
    Radio: 8/10
    Carmen: 9/10
    Million Dollar Man: 8/10
    Summertime Sadness: 10/10
    This is What Makes Us Girls: 10/10
    Without Ypu: 10/10
    Lolita: 10/10
    Lucky Ones: 10/10    … Expand
  23. Hogdion
    Apr 4, 2019
    8
    A great body of work. The highlights to me, other than the singles, were: Diet Mountain Dew, Dark Paradise, Radio and Carmen. She has a way to connect with her audience.
  24. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Perfect songs and fillers are among these tracks. Just as the album title, it made me feel born again at first. But when I listened to it till the last, I was dead and I would like to.
  25. pedrccc
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Born to die é tão complexo, cheio de sentimentos e envolto em melancolia, é unicamente falho em apresentar falhas em sua organização quando se trata de tracklist, mas não retira a obra musical das músicas e no album.
  26. juniorey
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    FANTÁSTICO INCRÍVEL MEMORÁVEL EU SO QUERIA DAR 11. AS musicas são otimas, a sonoridade perfeita, album inovador que criou um estilo. lana com l de lenda, não esperava menos do debut da década. as outras so sonham
  27. maydaysizzy
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Almost perfect album. The highs are some of the most haunting yet captivating pop tracks of the decade. Memorable and for someone growing up with Born to Die - surely capable of making memories, something the album longs for via nostalgia.
  28. 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.
  29. sarahseans12
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Her best album in my opinion. Her voice paired with her lyrics and the violins and hip-hop beats are so different than what we hear today. It is a perfect album. Every single song is perfectly written. Each song is poetry. She really knows how to convey emotion in her singing. This was a perfect album.
  30. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Born to Die is a brilliant album, but it's one that leaves room for a few improvements, and inspires confidence that they'll happen.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.
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Metascore
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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