Paradise [EP]
by Lana Del Rey
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1361 Ratings

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    Blissful,hypnotic and timeless are common descriptors for Lana's kusic but never have they been as amot as they are on this rroaxing and beautiful extended play.
  2. brockcheese
    Sep 5, 2019
    6
    This album is a slight step up from her last album with her actually addressing her lack of need for depression. Although she seems stuck in weird lolita fantasies that take away from her message.
  3. marcmyworks
    Nov 17, 2013
    6
    Paradise is a very cohesive album and is well conceived and executed to Lana’s general standards. It is however evident that the general basisis for this album is her desire for the good-ol’ days of American culture. Ironically her wishy-washy slick pop approach makes me think that if this is what America was than it is wonderful that it has evolved.
  4. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    it was okay............................................................................................................................................................
  5. jotaeseche
    Jul 29, 2014
    6
    Two extremes coexist in this EP: sublime ballads like Ride and American, and disgusting and extremely complicated tracks that don't have a clear purpose in the whole package. The result? A large plethora containing everything and -at the same time- nothing.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 :/
  8. 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.
  9. victorcarter
    Apr 30, 2017
    5
    Del Rey is far from a great singer, and her songs tend to drag. But her shtick--1950s torch balladry spiced with sexed-up 21st-century provocation--is at least conceptually sharp.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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!!!
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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"
  18. 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
  19. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  20. 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.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. vscoott345
    Dec 8, 2013
    5
    I bought her album Born to Die with high hopes. I was not let down. I bought Paradise, and I was let down. All of the songs sound the same, and there is nothing exciting about it. I love Lana, but this is definitely not her at her best.
  23. JoelG
    Dec 7, 2022
    6
    Paradise is a dreamy EP with more creativity than we've experienced on Born To Die. Lana uses more poetry here and attempts to deliver some ballads. But not everything is perfect while most songs are dragging and tedious except a few exceptions which saved this EP.
    The production is calm mostly in attempt to create the paradise/fantasy feeling, but It's lacking good composition and    Paradise is a dreamy EP with more creativity than we've experienced on Born To Die. Lana uses more poetry here and attempts to deliver some ballads. But not everything is perfect while most songs are dragging and tedious except a few exceptions which saved this EP.
    The production is calm mostly in attempt to create the paradise/fantasy feeling, but It's lacking good composition and emotion. Bel Air gets the best production and the only decent one in my opinion.
    In conclusion, this is a great concept, and with a little more work it could have actually work.

    Favorite Tracks: Ride, Bel Air    … Expand
  24. 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).
  25. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    6
    Here are the most touched and the most iconic lyrics of Lana Del Rey in this album. She did no better than the first album, but did more in the next one. It is a pity that Paradise is just one EP, and still has fillers.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best EP I ever heard! The Track “Ride” is so perfect to open up the Album!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. Aleejndroo
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Ya cambien su crítica y denle la crítica necesaria q merece este álbum álbum...
  35. 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
  36. MusicForever
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. RAUL13
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Para mi gusto, mucho mejor que Born To Die, sin embargo no llega a ser mejor que otros álbumes como Honeymoon o Lust for Life, nos muestra una Lana del Rey muy orgullosa de sus raíces y de lo que es ser un verdadero americano.
    Ride: 10/10
    American: 10/10
    Cola: 9/10
    Body electric: 10/10
    Blue velvet: 10/10
    Gods and monsters: 10/10
    Yayo: 10/10
    Bel air: 10/10
  41. saul16
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En este EP Lana nos trae la manera de vivir la vida, de sentido que no siempre todo es color de rosa, siempre hay que ver el lado oscuro de la vida, y que tú como personas lo cambies de color es OTRA COSA HERMOSA.… Expand
  42. Julianramos5
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This ep was literally a game changer like wow she’s done it again, an icon, a legend a queen
  43. guiwinter9
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Incrível! Épico! Perfeito! não tenho palavras para descrever esse EP, apenas com palavras apenas sentir o quão ele é perfeito desde o início ao fim.
  44. joerizkallah
    Nov 25, 2012
    8
    Wonderful EP and a wise step forward. The songs are rich, interesting, and they show a different side of Lana. The lyrics are fresh as ever, and she's done something here that fits perfectly.
  45. dpaniagua
    Nov 19, 2012
    10
    Lana Del Rey follows up with the beautilful album 'Born to Die' album with an album packed with slow and powerful ballads. The standout track "Ride" showcases how powerful she can be trough song. She is here to stay here both as a singer and also as a songwriter.
  46. billyray
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    i love that ep, one of my favourites ever!
    love this cover too! very beautiful like lana aways is
  47. sasscardigan
    Jul 25, 2017
    5
    Una extensión de Born To Die, donde las únicas canciones que me gustaron fueron la increíble Ride, Gods and monsters y el adecuado cover de Blue Velvet.
  48. elenip
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    All time classic songs can be found in this masterpiece! Just perfect album.
  49. lavieenrose
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    best tracks : ride (my favourite song ever) , american , gods and monsters , body electric
  50. HenriqueCalado
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I don’t know any other artist that have an ep with such quality, with bangers after bangers. This is a journey, and an amazing one.
  51. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    In the land of gods and monsters i was an angel living in the garden of evil.
  52. 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!
  53. Hipsteran
    Nov 20, 2012
    9
    Once again, critics are basing their opinions on Lana's stage performance rather than the album itself. Paradise, much like Born to Die, is dream pop in it's best. With the whole cinematic "Hollywood" sound and brilliant lyrics, Paradise achieves the "gangsta Nancy Sinatra" sound that should not be avoided.
  54. Reeeth
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    CRÍTICOS = LIXO
    ÁLBUM = PERFEITO
    CANTORA
    COMPOSITORA
    MULHER
    RICA
    NÃO FAZ PLAYBACK
    NÃO COPIA
    MODELO DA JAGUAR
    TEM A TESTA PEQUENA
    TEM O NARIZ PEQUENO
    VAGINADA
  55. CPD98
    Jul 10, 2014
    7
    Mmm.. no está mal, no es para tirar cohetes pero tiene alguna canción con melodías que enganchan. Pero no todas... algunas son demasiado repetitivas o simples.
  56. PauloDelRey
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Esse ep é belíssimo do começo ao fim, com faixas que te leva a ter um "corpo elétrico" como uma guitarra e a clamar por liberdade como "Ride".
  57. malifayyaz
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    hands down! this deserved that grammy in 2014!! and ride is by far one of the best songs of the decade which also deserved a nom!
  58. flavialc
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    i really like this EP, it has remarkable songs like ride, cola, gods and monsters (one of my favorites of hers).
  59. Andreerestrepo
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este fue el principio,cuando te vi en la TV sentí una fuerte emoción,una fuerte curiosidad,sentí magia,desde ese día me siento tan feliz por que tu eres mi inspiración gracias… Expand
  60. Malivday
    Dec 14, 2021
    9
    The first half of the album (the first version of Born To Die) can, and has to, be described as something near perfection; the sound is on point and the lyrics are perfect, as you'd expect from the best songwriter this century. However, the paradise part is trash compered to the first 12 tracks, although having some genius songs like "Ride" and "Cola", which are easily between the bestThe first half of the album (the first version of Born To Die) can, and has to, be described as something near perfection; the sound is on point and the lyrics are perfect, as you'd expect from the best songwriter this century. However, the paradise part is trash compered to the first 12 tracks, although having some genius songs like "Ride" and "Cola", which are easily between the best records. Overall, Lana did one of the best albums this century and forever revolutionized the way people looked to alternative music, paving the way for artist like Lorde, Conan Grey, Olivia Rodrigo and even Taylor Swift.… Expand
  61. Cocotoulhs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Best debut album EVER... Lanita ate these girlies up and she still gets amazing numbers from suck an old album
  62. y2aaaaaa
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Paradise é como uma preparação depois do born to die, mas mesmo com poucas faixas consegue ser gigante e faz isso muito bem
  63. cspencere
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    Lana Del Rey brings yet another, if more of the same, round to the 1950s-Nancy-Sinatra-pop genre with Paradise. While most of the songs are good, only a few are total standouts (i.e. Cola, Ride, Gods & Monsters, Yayo), which may or may not be a good thing for her future.
  64. TiagoTeodoro
    Jun 13, 2014
    9
    64???????
    For me,it's 94.
    That's ep is just no better than Ultraviolence.
    Lana is the queen of Indie Pop,sorry Lorde i love you,but you're just the princess,Lana is the boss ****
  65. paulofoundatio
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns da Lana Del Rey, sem duvidas ela conseguiu resgatar muita coisa dos anos 80/2000… Expand
  66. ikxro
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Infelizmente não foi um dos melhores compilados de músicas de Lana Del Rey que eu já ouvi mas sem sombra de dúvidas esse EP trouxe uma das melhores músicas da cantora, Ride é tudo aquilo que os fãs dela amam.
  67. 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.
  68. cokoslut
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    if you have listened to RIDE then you understand this is a masterpiece. queen of music !
  69. AngelLira21
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a great ep. greatest I’ve heard in a while. Really recommend. Cola is my song… Expand
  70. vicenteausina
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    She was ahead of her time. A masterpiece. Paradise edition just got better.
  71. prettyswhen
    Mar 20, 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!
  72. TopTierSupreme
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    A piece of art. One of the greatest albums in history. Gorgeous re-recording of a gorgeous album. The brilliantly talented artist has recreated a gorgeous visual with a prehistory. The lyrics are, as always, at the highest level. The name "paradise" corresponds to the content. The album sounds like a background album in heaven.
  73. franbobo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    masterpiece hope one day she can come back to this style again.As an EP zero filler，and critics should reflect your taste problem and respect this TURE ARTIST
  74. livinglegendss
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente amo as faixas desse EP. A forma como ela consegue nos levar para o glamour e algo mais leve ao mesmo tempo intenso é sensacional.
  75. ooonak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  76. normanfrockweII
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such an iconic EP its so sexy and what exactly we needed after Born To Die this EP is so underrated ride will always be that iconic opener… Expand
  77. Rockhameligion
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    A lovely album with a calm tune. Some songs like 'Yayo' let the EP down. She should have never re-released it. Either way, the rest of the songs just made you want to sleep serenely.
  78. thesolidmelon
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!Just As Perfect As Born To Die!
    American Is My Favorite Song!
  79. SaulChang98
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This masterpiece attracts us with sounds and sweet melodies as the honey of Tennessee .
    I have no words to describe the inner beauty of this EP,I hope and all who read this review listen to the whole album
  80. Wiliansouza
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    cada musica desse album é melhor que a outra, lana del rey sabe como compor e produzir musicas maravilhosas.
  81. dvmnz_
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Triunfal e complementar ao BTD, com certeza trouxe uma das suas músicas mais marcantes, Ride.
  82. gianivalen
    May 21, 2022
    8
    Great album, musically it’s terrific and I personally liked the lyrics (though I know some of them are polemic). She’s (Lana) just so original and fresh, she changed the game.
  83. jokopinho
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    Compared to her other works, this one come out as very weak. Not bad, but definitely not her best work, still I love her imagery alluding to heaven and stuff, no thoughts just vibes.
  84. Adrian14502
    May 6, 2017
    6
    Del Rey ofrece Paradise, un EP que continúa la oscura temática de Born to Die, y sobretodo el excesivo uso de clichés. Paradise está compuesto por 8 temas (en su versión física), los cuales en su mayoría suenan realmente repetitivos, tanto musical como líricamente. Primero, respecto al apartado musical, poco hay que decir, no aporta nada, casi todos los temas suenan similar al anterior,Del Rey ofrece Paradise, un EP que continúa la oscura temática de Born to Die, y sobretodo el excesivo uso de clichés. Paradise está compuesto por 8 temas (en su versión física), los cuales en su mayoría suenan realmente repetitivos, tanto musical como líricamente. Primero, respecto al apartado musical, poco hay que decir, no aporta nada, casi todos los temas suenan similar al anterior, eso sí, cada tema tiene un buen intro orquestado, sobretodo en los casos de Ride, Cola y el hermoso piano en Bel Air. Todos los temas tienen vibras pop e inclusive ritmos hip hop, este último a veces da un toque interesante al tema. Algunos temas tienen grandiosas líneas orquestales, como es el caso del malogrado cover Blue Velvet, u otros interesantes instrumentales como el tétrico Yayo. Pero, en su mayoría suena monótono, y a pesar de tener sobreproducción, a veces se siente sin gracia ni vida. En lo que respecta al apartado lírico, Lana vuelve al mismo error de Born to Die, el excesivo uso de clichés. Pretende parecer una ''Lolita'', además de que la reutilización de líneas le resta puntos. En su mayoría son temas religiosos, de pasarla bien en la noche y ser libre, etc... Pero el problema no es que hable de esos temas, sino lo monótono que lo hace es el error. Temas como American o Body Electric carecen de algo especial, tanto musical como líricamente, son realmente aburridos. Por supuesto hay excepciones, Yayo tiene una grandiosa lírica, y la línea ''that's the way my father made his life in art'' de la grandiosa Ride es sencillamente magnífica. Otra línea que llama la atención es el primer verso de Cola, ''my **** taste like a Pepsi Cola'', es sin duda uno de los aspectos que más sobresalen en el álbum, y no porque sea una línea espectacular, todo lo contrario. Lo que la hace sobresalir es la manera en que se implementa en el oído del oyente de manera muy inteligente. Otros aspectos sobresalientes son algunas líneas en Gods & Monsters. Pero en su mayoría, retomando lo anterior, es lo aburrido que llega a ser líricamente a excepción de lo antes mencionado. Vocalmente, Del Rey se caracteriza por jugar con su voz, aunque a veces suena realmente irritante o fuera de tono. Aunque este realmente es uno de los aspectos más sobresalientes. La mejor interpretación vocal del álbum es Yayo, pero el abrumador puente de Cola es uno, o quizá el mejor momento vocal del álbum con esos maravillosos falsettos. Otros puntos importantes son las armonías en Bel Air. En general, es un EP muy predecible y continuista, Del Rey no ofrece nada nuevo. Aunque hay aspectos resaltantes, todos estos se hacen escasos cuando oyes el EP completamente. Vocales a veces interesantes, producción sin vida y letras clichés es en resumen lo que significa Paradise. El mejor tema del EP es sin duda el que le da comienzo, Ride. Me atrevería a decir que Ride es una de las mejores piezas musicales de esta década. Si Paradise fuera como Ride, la historia fuera diferente.

    Mejor track: Ride
    Peor track: American    … Expand
  85. d0rrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    one of the most beautiful & underrated extended plays in history! crazy love it
  86. 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.
  87. thepimentuck
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    I feel like this is a really amazing part 2 of Born To Die. Great lyrics, impressive vocal range. Shoutout to "Bel-Air". The only thing that kept me from giving it a 10/10 was the new rendition of Yayo. The demo one is actually better.
  88. den1si
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    this ep is so special to me cuz RIDE is my favourite song from lana and its part of this project.so proud
  89. Joaomsmsm
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Cinematic heaven. All this songs have the ability to paint pictures in your head
  90. tikkozeli
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    RIDE , just listen to RIDE and you will understand what music is! Thanks in advance:)
  91. weloveldr
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This EP contains the masterpiece of the music:RIDE!
    SUCH A QUEEN❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  92. ivanac7w7
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This is a must have album. It's beautiful.
    Yayo
    Bel Air.
    Cola.
    This Is What Make us Girl
    American.
    And More!
  93. Jthemoron
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Paradise ep is so amazing who would’ve thought someone could create this it’s such an amazing album love her so much
  94. TheMaleBoss
    Dec 29, 2012
    10
    Del Rey shines bright as the Paradise EP captivates fans around the world, allowing Lana to prove herself as one of the best there is, in years to come. The EP opens with the soothing sound of Ride, getting audiences in that mood straight away, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wait for the arrival of track 2 (and so on). After a full listen of the album, its easy to say Lana stayedDel Rey shines bright as the Paradise EP captivates fans around the world, allowing Lana to prove herself as one of the best there is, in years to come. The EP opens with the soothing sound of Ride, getting audiences in that mood straight away, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wait for the arrival of track 2 (and so on). After a full listen of the album, its easy to say Lana stayed true to her roots on this project, something most of today's singers fail to do, as we see countless stars selling out to dance-pop, however Lana's legit attitudes comes over as a breeze of fresh air. A filler-free, instant classic everybody should pick up as in my eyes, Born to Die: The Paradise Edition can be said to be one of the best releases of the past decade...… Expand
  95. Gabo_397
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    Very solid record, is short but is enough to express what she needs to say. Every single song,probably with the exception of Yayo has a meaning, and the cover of Blue Velvet is just a classic. Better than Born to Die in terms of maturity and development of the lyrics. If there were some flaws on it, I'd just say that maybe it lacks a bit of cohesion and some songs would fit better withVery solid record, is short but is enough to express what she needs to say. Every single song,probably with the exception of Yayo has a meaning, and the cover of Blue Velvet is just a classic. Better than Born to Die in terms of maturity and development of the lyrics. If there were some flaws on it, I'd just say that maybe it lacks a bit of cohesion and some songs would fit better with each other if they had been arranged just a bit different. An amazingly great and very solid alternative pop album.… Expand
  96. HawkWD
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    This is an expert addition to Born to Die. It has a more refined retro, noir taste that Lana lacked in her first album. The production is cleaner overall, and Lana let's her true talent, her vocals, show more in this EP by removing the over-done pop like beats. The high moments of the EP are Ride (a clear stand out as the best song, defined by it's beautiful sound and lyrics.), Yayo andThis is an expert addition to Born to Die. It has a more refined retro, noir taste that Lana lacked in her first album. The production is cleaner overall, and Lana let's her true talent, her vocals, show more in this EP by removing the over-done pop like beats. The high moments of the EP are Ride (a clear stand out as the best song, defined by it's beautiful sound and lyrics.), Yayo and Gods and Monsters. The lowest point of the EP (which is still very high) was Blue Velvet. Overall, the EP greatly enhances Born to Die.… Expand
  97. iamwhoiam
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    legendary miss lana del rey brig to us the magical "paradise"
    so magic with born to die, perfect, i love het, i love der magic, so iconic, legend only
  98. ldrakalg
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    The songs in the paradise edition seem to just complete Born to Die. When Born to Die came out i didn't think it could get any better and then Lana released the paradise and she proved me wrong. These songs will always be some of my favourite!
  99. delreym4a
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Perfect, I'm so excited.
    That's good music and this sounds like heaven, it's the paradise
  100. Lano
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Este mini album es muy bueno. Me fascinan Yayo y Ride. Descubri a Lana hace poco y me parece la mejor musica que he escuchado.
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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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