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

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  1. Positive: 2,089 out of 2350
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 2350
  3. Negative: 181 out of 2350
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  1. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 24, 2015
    7
    Apesar de eu não gostar da Lana del Rey, devo admitir que o álbum é ótimo. Eu adorei várias músicas do material. A voz da Lana está doce e a instrumental não é tão sonífera assim. Os destaques ficam para as mais agitadas.

    Pontos altos: Radio, National Anthem, Summertime Sadness
    Pontos baixos: Carmen, Million Dollar Men, Video Games
  2. Alexander98
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su estilo de musica esta muy remarcado ultimamente no hay que dudar que su hermosa voz a llamado la atencion siendo haci uno de sus grandiosos albumes entre tantos… Expand
  3. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    Genre-bending pop with hip-hop beats and a LOT of baroque strings is not something we see everyday and she succesfully makes it work with her unique approach and her ultradescriptive lyrics, which only someone with some serious storytelling skills can write. This cinematic style is something pop should look up to. The only downside to that production is sometimes too dense and dark at theGenre-bending pop with hip-hop beats and a LOT of baroque strings is not something we see everyday and she succesfully makes it work with her unique approach and her ultradescriptive lyrics, which only someone with some serious storytelling skills can write. This cinematic style is something pop should look up to. The only downside to that production is sometimes too dense and dark at the same time, plus it tackles some serious issues with quite an immature approach, if you ask me.… Expand
  4. Kerry-Paul
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Rarely does anyone make music this good these days. Some songs seems timeless and brilliant! This is a masterwork by a singer who is still finding herself. Yet she's unafraid to go where other singers of this generation are afraid to go. The delivery is nothing to scoff at either! Critics slept on this album! They were too afraid to openly state that Born To Die was a genius album. HoweverRarely does anyone make music this good these days. Some songs seems timeless and brilliant! This is a masterwork by a singer who is still finding herself. Yet she's unafraid to go where other singers of this generation are afraid to go. The delivery is nothing to scoff at either! Critics slept on this album! They were too afraid to openly state that Born To Die was a genius album. However fans have spoken! 9/10… Expand
  5. Alamilla
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    Este 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.
  6. ranoovski
    Nov 6, 2016
    7
    6,8
    The album is good, it is here that Lana has proved to be a singer. The album elegant arrangement.
    The album has a very big disadvantage: catchy songs all look alike. But most of the songs are not memorable. I would single out the following songs: Born to Die, National Anthem, Dark Paradise, Summertime Sadness. At the end of the album headache listening. Very monotonous and painful    6,8
    The album is good, it is here that Lana has proved to be a singer. The album elegant arrangement.
    The album has a very big disadvantage: catchy songs all look alike. But most of the songs are not memorable. I would single out the following songs: Born to Die, National Anthem, Dark Paradise, Summertime Sadness.
    At the end of the album headache listening. Very monotonous and painful for easy listening for the first time.    … Expand
  7. slamajak
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    It's been years since this album got released, and I am still hopelessly in love with it, and it's been amazing, watching Lana grow. I love the music, I love her voice, I love her lyrics, I love how thoughtful it is (who takes the opening words of the novel after which a song on the record is named, and makes them into the chorus of another song?), I love the philosophy behind it. I canIt's been years since this album got released, and I am still hopelessly in love with it, and it's been amazing, watching Lana grow. I love the music, I love her voice, I love her lyrics, I love how thoughtful it is (who takes the opening words of the novel after which a song on the record is named, and makes them into the chorus of another song?), I love the philosophy behind it. I can never really put down in words how much I love Lana, and how grateful I am for the day five years ago (July 17, 2012, to be precise) when I fell in love with her during the first five seconds of randomly seeing Video Games on TV.… Expand
  8. victorcarter
    Apr 30, 2017
    5
    Lana Del Rey's partying is fuelled by a knowing sadness, and sung in that laconic, hypnotic voice, which ultimately saves this thoroughly dissolute, feminist nightmare of a record for the romantics among us.
  9. orengue
    Jul 21, 2017
    4
    Literally Lana Del Rey was not ready for an album, but the good part is that Born to Die made an impact. Personally is not my taste, but she can do better. Still the album has good songs
  10. joaofelin
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Born to Die - 10
    Off to the Races - 10
    Blue Jeans - 9
    Video Games - 10
    Diet Mountain Dew - 8
    National Anthem - 10
    Dark Paradise - 10
    Radio - 9
    Carmen - 9
    Million Dollar Man - 8
    Summertime Sadness - 10
    This Is What Makes Us Girls - 8

    score: 9,2
  11. MisterEstebann
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Cada canción se disfruta de principio a fin, un gran álbum con hermosas letras y ritmos movidos.
  12. stevesurkov
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    This 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!!!!
  13. neildelrey
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Born 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.
  14. SaulChang98
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Born 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.
  15. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    5
    su peor album, aunque los singles y el ep son unas joyas honestamente. igual es su trabajo mas pop
  16. LanaticMonster
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    /Born To Die/
    1-Born To Die - 9/10
    2-Off To The Races - 8/10
    3-Blue Jeans - 10/10
    4-Video Games - 10/10
    5-Diet Mountain Dew - 7/10
    6-National Anthem - 9/10
    7-Dark Paradise - 4/10
    8-Radio - 8/10
    9-Carmen - 10/10
    10-Million Dollar Man - 3/10
    11-Summertime Sadness - 7/10
    12-This Is What Makes Us Girls - 10/10
    Cohesion: 6/10
    Lyrics Quality: 4 /10

    Final Score: 7.5/10
  17. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    good album............................................................................................................................................................
  18. d0rrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    альбом, поменявший ход времени. легендарная работа. альбом, остановивший время на до и после.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. alivebutnotlivi
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Omg this is art
    Miss Lana del rey always do it
    U can't change my mind, xoxo
  22. 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
  23. Kotique
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I've been listening this album since 2012. And I love it from 2012. The greatest songs ever!
  24. 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.
  25. 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'.
  26. LordNaxus
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best debut album I ever listened in my life.. bravo miss mysterious Lana Del Rey
  27. 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.
  28. paulofoundatio
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores ..............................................................................................
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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!
  32. Ilshat
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    It’s very beautiful record !!!
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. den1si
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    my favourite album of all time. i just love her and honestly i don't have words to describe how perfect this project is!
  46. partyfavor
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    Brilliant album and one of the best debut albums for me. This album is nostalgic for me as it was my jam for the summertime of 2013. She won my heart from this glorious album and I've been a fan since.
  47. FWFranchise
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing debut album by the best all around female artist I’ve ever heard. Any dummy saying she can’t sing or wasn’t ready for an album is brain dead
  48. 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
  49. borntoultra
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade! Cohesive, great melodies, meticulous. Things that only the detailing Lana Del Rey can do!
  50. MrFrench
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    ICONIC! This is Lana at her finest.

    Amazing tracks such as "Born to Die," "Blue Jeans," "Video Games," "National Anthem," "Dark Paradise," "Radio," and "Summertime Sadness" are classic.
  51. victormesa
    Sep 25, 2019
    8
    Con Born To Die, Lana Del Rey marcó el camino para volver al sonido de viejas épocas, pero también conservando el contemporáneo, aún mejor, haciéndolo más interesante. Ella logra con su música transportarte a otro lugar y aunque las letras realmente no sobresalen, te sientes identificado y te dejas llevar con ellas. Hay grandes himnos que han marcado a toda una generación y cancionesCon Born To Die, Lana Del Rey marcó el camino para volver al sonido de viejas épocas, pero también conservando el contemporáneo, aún mejor, haciéndolo más interesante. Ella logra con su música transportarte a otro lugar y aunque las letras realmente no sobresalen, te sientes identificado y te dejas llevar con ellas. Hay grandes himnos que han marcado a toda una generación y canciones realmente extraordinarias, con otras menos atractivas como 'Lolita' y 'Diet Mountain Dew'. Un álbum épico que marcó la historia del pop actual.… Expand
  52. viniciuspotrich
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Lana del Rey constrói um debut eletrizante em meio a uma estética vintage, porém audaciosa e por vezes chocante.
  53. miguelmeneses15
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    each song it's a whole journey. From the very beginning to the end, it's just a masterpiece.
  54. adilsonmellof
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Icônico, memorável, o maior debut album da história, letras impecáveis e a sonoridade perfeita
  55. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    A blend of 60's pop and modern alternative, Born to Die is an excellent debut that will remain timeless.
  56. Stormlucas
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    Born to die is a bop! It's contains the first songs I've heard from Lana and also the best ones. I love this album ❤❤
  57. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    An Album that made history, one of the albums that shape the decade. Lana extremely legendary
  58. Humberto-09
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Es un buen álbum, original, vocalmente no esta a la altura de varios de su tiempo y actualmente pero se disfrutan las variaciones.
  59. ikxro
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Esse álbum simplesmente mudou minha vida, eu era muito acostumado com aquele tipo de pop Lady Gaga e Katy Perry, e resolvi escutar coisas menos "pesadas" e por indicação ouvi esse o que seria um marco na indústria musical.
  60. sssseeedddd
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Born to die is beginning of all!! best album ever!! Lana's voice is awesome!!!!! Love u Lana♡
  61. Ratbek
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    She did it masterpieces as always. I love my lana not just a fan bc she is so **** cool w her looks to poetry. She is majesty.
  62. 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
  63. PauloDelRey
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Pela indústria rejeitado, por muitos amado! Talvez toda a sua melancolia em suas letras não tenha sido compreendido pela crítica, mas pelos fãs sim, que foi o suficiente pra estarem com ela até o seu momento de aclamação.
  64. K5144
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an amazing album! Lana is out of this world in this album. Songs such as Carmen,Dark paradise and Radio are works of art. She is sooo good. Well done Lana!… Expand
  65. GermanoDelRey
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Ótimo album, Lana foi mais para o pop e ficou muito bom mesmo. Todas as faixas são boas...
  66. anstcmv
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    True art. Underrated art which need to be put in museums. Facts. Lana Del Rey is the master of alternative.
  67. Amberh849
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her best album SNAPPED PERIODTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !
  68. elenip
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her first album, the one that made ua love her voice and her music. Non stop listening to it till now.
  69. Sabrijaber
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her lowest rated album yet it's still charting at Billboard!! That sums up the idea that's not all critique is worth taking into consideration.
  70. mrd666
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  71. giorgiamellem
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Born to die foi o album que me fez se apaixonar pelo trabalho da Lana. Eu tenho certeza que esse álbum foi um grande marco na carreira dela, com musicas mundialmente conhecidas como Born to die, Video Games, Nathional Athem, Carmen...
  72. valecaicedo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of the century. The one that started everything, created and inspired many many artists. Deserves so much more!… Expand
  73. Niluferrrrr
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It is her best album and there isn’t one song that is bad. You can listen to it and never get bored of it because all the songs on the album are just amazing.
  74. lavieenrose
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    best tracks : carmen , radio , million dollar man , video games , summertime sadness
  75. witchrosa
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    To this day I don't understand all the hate this album got. It's a masterpiece of a debut for Lana del Rey, and it remains one of the most influential pieces of work for pop and alternative.
  76. Kevinrubio
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Aaaaaamaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzziiiinnnnnggggg aaamaaaazzzziiingggggggg this album is iconic
  77. Lano
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Este álbum es lo máximo. No tiene ninguna canción mala. Me encantan Carmen, Born to die y off to the races.
  78. Laipengyin
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The first album of Lana.It is so amazing and I listen to this album for a long time.
  79. Ec0
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Y’all already know this album paved the way for not only her discography, but even other people’s. They’ve copied so many styles from this album that simply can’t be replicated because the originality was too pure. Best album, true and beautiful to herself.
  80. cherryangel
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    most beautiful album alongside with norman f*cking rockwell . i have no idea why it's rated so low it's almost an insult lmao . definitely a 10 / 10 rating .
  81. tikkozeli
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    BEST ALBUM IN THE PLANET. A MASTERPIECE JUST AS LANA!
    I cant find the right words to describe this work of art!!!
  82. ivanac7w7
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    The gorgeous album, I think this album deserves more.
    Born To Die
    Blue Jeans
    Carmen
    Dark Paradise
  83. Felizardox
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Well, well. This can take you to college times and depression! I am fellin like a gangstar but i neva did any thing of type. Surreal...
  84. Caiobarroso
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Esse álbum sem dúvidas é uma porta para pessoas do estilo de Lana e sem dúvidas é um dos melhores álbuns da década
  85. Milanoo
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Beautiful songs from beginning to end. Simply put, one of the best albums of the 2010's.
  86. 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.
  87. 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...
  88. AngelLira21
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing. At the time or release it was a breath of fresh air, still holds up to this day. Stay streaming.
  89. saul16
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum bien elaborado que mezcla la música de los 80's y ella lo trae a la al actualidad! Ella demuestras que lo vintage nunca muere y eso está en este álbum con canciones románticas que no en cualquier otro álbum se encuentra.… Expand
  90. kesh28
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Lana's voice. The first song of her's I listened was young and beautiful. So naturally I took some time before listening to her past albums. Born to die has many little pockets of hidden vocal genius-ness. When I looked up the album online most of the appreciation was towards title track and video games. But what got my attention was off to the races and Lolita. She uses two different voices there - a bold, deep voice when she sings to the listener and a high pitched squeaky voice when she sings to her old man. The interesting fact is that research shows older men (let's say 35-45) like the squeaky voice more in a woman because that indicates the youthfulness of a female. As in they prefer young girls. It's so intelligent if Lana to modulate her voice to signify the difference. Lolita, the song itself is inspired from the book Lolita in which an older man is in love with a 14 year old girl. This hidden gem -her voice modulation- sadly is so easily overlooked. This is an added bonus to the lyrical masterpieces she's produced. The production of the songs did not remove her vulnerability and emotions.… Expand
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. malifayyaz
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    this is a cult classic. queen made history with this work of art and made history!!!
  94. Hugoal18
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    É O ÁLBUM DA CARREIRAAA! O ápice da perfeição, acertou em cheio nesse aqui mamãe!
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  98. Julianramos5
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Periodt this was the best debut ever !! She literally changed music forever with this album!
  99. MaxOakland
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album has some songs that I skip, like Million Dollar Man, but the highs are so high and what it's offering can't be found anywhere else. That makes it a 10 for me. It's a really enjoyable sound and vibe with some great vocals and lyrics
  100. terrenceknows
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    revolutionary!

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

    LEAST FAV TRACK: CARMEN
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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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