Paradise [EP]
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1361 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,216 out of 1361
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 1361
  3. Negative: 105 out of 1361
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  1. thaleslucas
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    'Paradise' EP makes my feelings go so high! I still fall in love with all songs, all time that I listen it. I really feel that my soul is on the Heaven, because the mix of her voice with lyrics and beats make it hot and better than ever.
  2. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    I really love this EP! American is the best, and I think it's my favorite song of Lana! It makes me cry and it makes me want to run away, I don't know why. Ride, same. The only one I don't like very much is Blue Velvet, it bores me :/
  3. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    7
    It's pretty good, but no where near Born To Die. Same haunting songs, uptempo ballads, like a mini paradise. Incredibly enjoyable but more ballads than uptempo songs.
  4. CharlieGray
    Sep 10, 2015
    7
    This takes you through a journey you are just going to be amaze of......
    I mean, it's amazing...... it's so jbdgasjdkjncjwndkwm
    I can´t even desribe it.
  5. Segundoleo26
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arteeeeeeeee es perfección para una continuación de una 2 parte de un primer álbum como lo es la joya de Born To Biblia… Expand
  6. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    9
    Lana Del Rey is back with her second project. After the perfection she provided in her debut album, this EP is a nice follow up. The two projects are fairly cohesive and it definitely feels like a sequel to her debut. The EP has gorgeous vocals and lyrical content. There are a few pacing issues, but other than that, the project is yet another win from the singer. She should be proud toLana Del Rey is back with her second project. After the perfection she provided in her debut album, this EP is a nice follow up. The two projects are fairly cohesive and it definitely feels like a sequel to her debut. The EP has gorgeous vocals and lyrical content. There are a few pacing issues, but other than that, the project is yet another win from the singer. She should be proud to have these two wins in her pocket.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Ride
    2. Cola
    3. American
    4. Blue Velvet
    5. Body Electric
    6. Gods & Monsters
    7. Yayo
    8. Bel Air    … Expand
  7. Fra101
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Really good project, I liked it, I will listen to it again and again and again and again for sure!!!
  8. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    Even though only one EP is the best work of Lana Del Rey, a great album to hear and all the songs can be good.
    Highlights: Body Electric and Gods & Monsters
    Lows: Yayo and Blue Velvet
  9. Clubsocial
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    Paradise is a decent follow to Born to Die, but like Born to Die, it suffers from some dull and boring tracks but, besides that, there are some great songs on this new EP. Collapse
  10. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    este pe junto con el álbum se complementan realmente bien, igualmente este ep en solitario. el concepto usado para el corto de trópico hace que este ep tenga sentido, igualmente sus letras conceptuales le hacen justicia a la portada y al nombre. mis canciones favoritas son gods and monsters y bel air
  11. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    I Consider This Born To Die Part 2... Along With Born To Die The Best Album Of 2012! (TIED!)
    Once More Del Rey Makes The Most Creative Songs Ever!
    I 100% Disagree With Rolling Stone's Review "Del Rey is far from a great singer, and her songs tend to drag"
  12. joaofelin
    Jun 20, 2017
    9
    Track by track of Paradise (Extended Play)

    Ride - 10
    American - 9
    Cola - 8
    Body Electric - 10
    Blue Velvet - 8
    Gods & Monsters - 9
    Yayo - 8
    Bel Air - 8

    score: 8,7
  13. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  14. DrewBrauer
    Aug 30, 2013
    7
    Lana Del Rey has been an artist to watch, she sings different, her style is different, and she isn't like other pop starlet's. Now ten month after her debut album "Born to Die" she releases her EP followup "Paradise" which is a small collection of new songs that are the same themes of "Born to Die" but with more edge. As for the followup it's good, if not personally great. Lana Del ReyLana Del Rey has been an artist to watch, she sings different, her style is different, and she isn't like other pop starlet's. Now ten month after her debut album "Born to Die" she releases her EP followup "Paradise" which is a small collection of new songs that are the same themes of "Born to Die" but with more edge. As for the followup it's good, if not personally great. Lana Del Rey once again switches her voice often from High pitched to deeper than most female singers and her style still works and helps makes her song less boring. The messages she brings here are still the same, dark themes about the youth, dangerous love, and being and outlaw. I think it's fine, but it doesn't really help her develop as a singer or songwriter. Also even though the Ep is only eight to nine songs long, it feels repetitive at times as Del Rey doesn't change up her style. But some of her songs are great which include "Ride" and "Gods and Monsters" which is classic Del Rey. Overall if you like Lana Del Rey than you will enjoy her EP "Paradise" just don't expect anything new.… Collapse
  15. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Paradise is a brilliant album, but it's one that leaves room for a few improvements, and inspires confidence that they'll happen.
  16. ranoovski
    Nov 6, 2016
    7
    6,7
    This album is defective after "Born to Die" I like more than the fact that it has more than songs. It is a deeper sounding unlike Born to Die.
    To highlight Radio, Cola, Body Electric and Gods and Monsters (Although I believe that a cover by Jessica Lange was better).
  17. TwistedFantasy
    Nov 16, 2012
    8
    The album's "heaven" concept works well across the 8-9 tracks. Ride is one of the best songs I've heard in 2012. This album is for those who found the scandalous parts of the "Born To Die" persona too cheesy or annoying, as this may feel more natural to you. I still love Born To Die, but this EP is pretty cool. Standout is definitely Ride!
  18. linikedemarco
    May 21, 2014
    10
    Paradise's exposure of an explicit, retro fantasy might be one of the most true moments of the musical decade, proving Lana's consistence as a century legend and giving her first album its deserved missing piece.
  19. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best EP I ever heard! The Track “Ride” is so perfect to open up the Album!
  20. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Presented as the continuation and the second face of Born To Die, Lana Del Rey shows more shades and goes into a whole world more rough and dark, but at the same time more loving and sweet taking the feelings to the extreme, stepping stronger and with more security, the already star manages to consolidate with a handful of well-produced songs that make the character Lana Del Rey becomePresented as the continuation and the second face of Born To Die, Lana Del Rey shows more shades and goes into a whole world more rough and dark, but at the same time more loving and sweet taking the feelings to the extreme, stepping stronger and with more security, the already star manages to consolidate with a handful of well-produced songs that make the character Lana Del Rey become something more than a suicidal girl, and have dimensions. It is a total Indie / Alternative jewel or whatever you want to call it today.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. eduviel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana has good concepts and this is not the exception. I would like you to promote it more, the truth is fascinating, but the song "RIDE" is phenomenal.… Expand
  23. Philipp1996
    Nov 20, 2012
    10
    Ride: Her lead single is pretty perfect. I love the bridge "I'm tired of feeling like i am f*cking crazy". Absolutely amazing! 10/10
    American: Slowly but still interesting. She really loves her country :P 8/10
    Cola: "My **** tastes like Pepsi Cola" is not my favorite part. But the chorus is still thrilling!!! 8/10 Body Electric: A dark song. I love it. It sounds like a Halloween    Ride: Her lead single is pretty perfect. I love the bridge "I'm tired of feeling like i am f*cking crazy". Absolutely amazing! 10/10
    American: Slowly but still interesting. She really loves her country :P 8/10
    Cola: "My **** tastes like Pepsi Cola" is not my favorite part. But the chorus is still thrilling!!! 8/10
    Body Electric: A dark song. I love it. It sounds like a Halloween Soundtrack. 9/10
    Blue Velvet: A Cover for H&M. But it sounds like the song was made for her. 10/10
    Gods and Monsters: The song brings you in another world until she sings **** you" :D 9/10
    Yayo: Her oldest song. But I love it 10/10
    Bel Air: The best song on "Paradise". I live the bridge. 10/10

    9/10 points. I give a 10 because I love the the design of Paradise    … Expand
  24. Galletonn
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    It's so good to be an EP. You can die happy just listening tracks like Gods & Monsters or Ride. The whole album is good, but have details and songs that are no so good that we can expect.
  25. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Ya cambien su crítica y denle la crítica necesaria q merece este álbum álbum...
  26. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sin duda , este es uno de los mejores EP del mundo ! Es tan hot y lindo + sad ... wow love this
  27. MusicForever
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!
  28. Mariana80997
    Apr 26, 2013
    7
    I like tjis EP but i prefer Born To Die Lana did a good job with Paradise Edition but the record needs more work But i still love her and her songs still great and they will always be
  29. triangles19
    Jul 24, 2017
    8
    Paradise is the stipped version of Born To Die. All of the songs are less produced than the original album, and so it's way more easier to access the emotion Lana Del Rey wants to communicate. The whole EP is very mature and humble.
  30. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    It's not as great as her debut album, but this EP isn't a big letdown either. Her beautiful and deep voice are still there and the stories are still there but some of the tracks on it lacks the "spark" of her 2012's album. The good thing is that both "Ride" and "Cola" are epic tunes just as "Born to Die", "Video Games" and "Off to the Races" and made this EP worth.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 2, 2013
    70
    Born to Die's highlights are both slightly more numerous and slightly more effective--but it's still a very strong, successful record, whether taken as an addition or a follow-up.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 21, 2012
    67
    Though she makes a few knowingly meta nods to her own rep, Paradise leans too hard on the same tired drowsy-Lolita poses. [23 Nov 2012, p.70]
  3. American Songwriter
    Nov 20, 2012
    70
    Once you accept that Lana knows exactly what she's doing--that she, not Interscope Records or any of her co-producers, is the architect behind this R-rated retro-pop fantasy--then maybe you'll start loving her, too.
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