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. Jthemoron
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Lana del rey is Amaizng talented outstanding she’s literally the queen of the alternative one of her best albums so far
  2. Moto_mami
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album was a cultural reset un pop music
    It has no skips and I recomend It a lot
  3. elris
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most beautiful debut album of an artist yet. My favorite songs in this album are national anthem and dark paradise.… Expand
  4. javie4
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Most acclaimed album of all time in my opinion. Skipless as alway. She saved the alt pop with this album.
  5. Luakinas
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM HAS ALL MY HEART HOLY **** ITS SO GOOD I ALMOST DONT HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE 100/10 DEFINITIVELY
  6. Robelin
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly best album ever. It has no skips every song is a 10/10. It shocks me that its her least appreciated album by critics.
  7. HenriqueCalado
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    You lie to yourself if you don’t agree that this album shaped music forever. Lana Del Rey and Born To Die they will always be famous.
  8. livinglegendss
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Consigo visualizar cada cenário que a Lana propõe. E me faz pensar em como o amor (ou a falta dele) pode está misturada com diversas outras coisas.
  9. ooonak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  10. Yraeit
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    it’s just pure genius. it’s album is crazy and change the world, it deserves really better
  11. HrctV
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Looking back from 2022, Lana Del Rey really changed the music industry when she released this album. Album only aged better. She was ahead of time. This album does feel like 2012 album. This album will forever be ICONIC because this gave world THE Lana Del Rey.
  12. guiwinter9
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da lenda onde fez eu conhecer ela e me apaixonar cada dia mais. ❤️
  13. joaouniverse237
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    timeless album: unique sound that will never be replicated. immortal album, amazing!!
  14. gusalo125
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    An iconic album that transcends time, marked the new generation in the music industry, without a doubt Lana is a great influence.
  15. 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.
  16. EdnaldoTop
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns da lana del rey, os críticos q se f0d4m por não gostar dessa obra prima
  17. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Iconic Album! I understand why this album change the pop history it’s so perfect!
  18. 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!
  19. gimarcal
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    acho uma boa escolha para começar ouvir lana del rey, tem músicas ótimas e é um álbum incrível!!
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. mathewkamp
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    How can those "critics" say a single bad thing about this masterpiece ahead of it's time? Oh lord.
  23. 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.
  24. sebaruiz
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    UN ALBUM QUE CAMBIÓ LA HISTORIA DE LA MÚSICA E INSPIRO A MAS DE UN ARTISTA
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. Raull_
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    the best album on the century, never dying album, 10/10. one of the best albums.
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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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