Paradise [EP]
by Lana Del Rey
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1361 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 105 out of 1361
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  1. Marinne
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Paradise ed. é um complemento que seria a cereja do bolo em Born to die, e o clip/mini filme é incrivel.
  2. ArantxaCarvajal
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Una de las eras más criticadas pero más ingeniosas de Del Rey, que incluso usaron "Gods and Monsters" para un cover en American Horror Story y en cuanto a Tropico que fué un proyecto tan creativo pero poco admirado. Vale la pena volverlo a escuchar tanto el EP como el cortometraje de youtube.
  3. tati_oliveira14
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The album is a masterpiece. Ride is perfect, and the monologue she made is inspiring.
  4. Tharia16
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best EPs ever released. This time, Lana furthers in the American culture she likes so much and tells a story of the journey of the people who wanted to try their fortune in Hollywood, the good, the bad and the ugly. Alongside, she released Tropico, a brilliant short-film with an excellent cinematography and photography. In less than 30 minutes, it summarizes perfectly what Paradise is all about: The trip starting with the idolization of Hollywood, the realization of the terrible place it really is and how can root you, and the purgatory, where you purify from all your sins and the final ascension to Heaven. Finally I cannot not write about the iconic Ride video clip, her beautiful way with words makes an outstanding monologue that captures her feelings of wanting to make her life a work of art, experience the best life can bring and live to the fullest perfectly. A lifestyle very inspired by thins mantra of "Live fast, die young and leave a beautiful body". Ride is the best anthem to freedom.
    Paradise is the perfect addition to the Born To Die era to crown it as one of the best things pop culture ever experienced.    … Expand
  5. remmiwskao
    Nov 16, 2012
    6
    'Born To Die' was probably one of the most misinterpreted albums of 2012. Lana's 'Paradise EP' fares slightly better judgment, due to the brilliant productions of the songs and beautiful trademark vocals. 'Paradise' features longer, more swooping ballads than on 'Born To Die', which Lana wallows in. Although the lyrics are still reasonably questionable, the overall production of the album'Born To Die' was probably one of the most misinterpreted albums of 2012. Lana's 'Paradise EP' fares slightly better judgment, due to the brilliant productions of the songs and beautiful trademark vocals. 'Paradise' features longer, more swooping ballads than on 'Born To Die', which Lana wallows in. Although the lyrics are still reasonably questionable, the overall production of the album is much more cohesive than 'Born To Die'. Lana's vocals sound more rich; there's actual emotion to be felt in the songs this time. Although lengthy, the songs create the sense of Hollywood sadcore and the depressing reality of the American Dream that she is aiming for.… Expand
  6. framaz72
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    Paradise is the natural follow-up of Born to Die, the songs are deeper, sadder and sound like her last breath. Ride tells the craze she's locked in and Bel Air seems to be the liberation of her tortured soul. Body Electric is a magnificent reinvention of the poem I Sing the Body Electric. Yayo, which sounds nothing like the rest of the EP, is a re-recording of the same YAYO from LizzyParadise is the natural follow-up of Born to Die, the songs are deeper, sadder and sound like her last breath. Ride tells the craze she's locked in and Bel Air seems to be the liberation of her tortured soul. Body Electric is a magnificent reinvention of the poem I Sing the Body Electric. Yayo, which sounds nothing like the rest of the EP, is a re-recording of the same YAYO from Lizzy Grant AKA Lana Del Ray. We can hear an evolution and maturation of the singer towards a more adult record, yet even more depressive.… Expand
  7. traviol
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Amazing EP. "Ride" gives a full welcome into the EP and shows once again, who Lana is. Strongly recommend this to everyone. This EP makes my feelings go high and each song has a meaning to it.
  8. jusefamarey
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    A wonderful and expressive continuation of Born To Die; for those who said "Lana does not sing", She simply proves in Paradise Edition album that She has no limits. She doesn´t just sings, she a unique interpreter. Still young but determinant.
  9. tarkianagrande
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Surely my fave era. Whatever happens. THIS MUSIC is part of my youth and part of my life. The Lyrics, and her sadness, and the way she is, she is just so relatable, and otherwise, she just let's you into her world, and it's just an amazing and unique record. My favorite. I love you lana
  10. Danndy
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    One of the best albums, EP's, call it whatever released the past few years. I didn't buy the hype for Lana Del Rey, but I'm not buying the bandwagon hate towards Lana. Sadly, a lot of people do that. Let her album sales speak for her quality, popularity and originality.
  11. WilleoSoeurs
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    She is back with more but yet 8 new tracks for her EP - Paradise, which is sufficient to tell her story. We can see there is a huge difference between Born To Die and Paradise as Paradise is more of a dreamy and fantasy production to the tracks but yet with the same flow as Born To Die. I can say this EP is on par with The Fame Monster as both delivers a sufficient amount of quality to herShe is back with more but yet 8 new tracks for her EP - Paradise, which is sufficient to tell her story. We can see there is a huge difference between Born To Die and Paradise as Paradise is more of a dreamy and fantasy production to the tracks but yet with the same flow as Born To Die. I can say this EP is on par with The Fame Monster as both delivers a sufficient amount of quality to her fans. Beautiful… Expand
  12. zigfrid
    Nov 21, 2012
    0
    Boring album! Makes me fall asleep, give some tempo to your songs Lana! You don't want your fans falling asleep while listening to your album, don't you?
  13. skadosmen
    May 13, 2014
    10
    Una Joya excelente con las canciones mas hermosas y melancolicas, un diseño que expone una maravilla visual, un atardecer paradisiaco y una hermosa Lana del rey. una gran puñalada es que no hayan puesto "Burning Desire" en su version fisica. GRANDE LANA!!!!
  14. GMenezes
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    O melhor álbum do ano. Como sempre, muito bem esperado de Lana Del Rey. Cada música, juntamente com suas letras, chega a arrepiar. Ela é única, e merece todo o amor, e sucesso do mundo. A verdadeira Bíblia do gênero.
  15. Paul1949
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Esse EP é um dos melhores que eu já vi. É apaixonante, tem seu teor de calmaria, amor e sexualidade. Me parece que Lana Del Rey transmite sua verdadeira personalidade aqui.
  16. Grams99
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin lugar a dudas un EP impecable, Del Rey nos conquista de pies a cabeza, empezando por "Ride" una obra maestra, que nos muestra todo lo que es ella, una diosa.… Expand
  17. EchoPHC
    Nov 15, 2012
    6
    Very draggy album, once you hear curse words it sparks the album up a little bit. Very good nonetheless. I thought we'd see a much diffident side from her but we still go slow low notes.
  18. Jonny
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    Lana Del Rey returns with another lyrical masterpiece. Although pretentious critics say that her songwriting had regressed, I say the opposite! This album is another piece in the puzzle that is Lana Del Rey and a perfect counterpart to the original.
  19. tomymg
    Nov 17, 2012
    10
    Born to Die Paradise Edition is a good example of a new concept of music with beautiful, deep lyrics and 9 new songs as good as the others from the last album.
  20. CarlosCarrasco
    Jan 10, 2014
    9
    Perfect EP. Ride, Body Electric, Cola and Burning Desire are the best. She mixes poetry and part of her life in songs like Ride, and Body Electric. I hope Ultraviolence doesn't disappoint.
    Lana made a good job
  21. moon_cherry
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    to this day one of the greatest things I have listened to. in my opinion her best album.
  22. ignaciolbbh
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    lana del rey queen of alt stream chemtrails over the country club and after school by melanie martinez
  23. racemus
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This EP is something so special. It makes you feel like you're in a move. And what can I say about the opener track "ride", probably the best opener in history.
  24. emmafarnum
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I am honestly so in love with Lana’s work in this album. She has such a diverse range of expressing love and passion. This is her best album of work yet. Her song Ride is a masterpiece. Video games and summertime sadness are still popular after 10 years! Gods and Monsters is so amazing. Lolita and Carmen give youthful cheers. The title track Born to Die gives such intimacy yet harshness atI am honestly so in love with Lana’s work in this album. She has such a diverse range of expressing love and passion. This is her best album of work yet. Her song Ride is a masterpiece. Video games and summertime sadness are still popular after 10 years! Gods and Monsters is so amazing. Lolita and Carmen give youthful cheers. The title track Born to Die gives such intimacy yet harshness at the same time. A real queen who speaks her own truth and doesn’t need anyone else to explain her story- respect.… Expand
  25. gimarcal
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    é um bom ep, eu nn sou mto fã de yayo e umas outras lá mas ride, body eletric e cola são incríveis e merecem essa nota
  26. Super
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    This is a much needed improvement on Born to Die, lyrically and sonically. The songs can get slow (Bel Air) but it's all about atmosphere. And let's not forget that 'Cola' has this years best lyrics. Her voice finally isn't all baby talk and pathetic rap; now it is much stronger and much more emphasized. As a whole, 'Cola,' and 'Ride' are definitely the best tracks, the latter practicallyThis is a much needed improvement on Born to Die, lyrically and sonically. The songs can get slow (Bel Air) but it's all about atmosphere. And let's not forget that 'Cola' has this years best lyrics. Her voice finally isn't all baby talk and pathetic rap; now it is much stronger and much more emphasized. As a whole, 'Cola,' and 'Ride' are definitely the best tracks, the latter practically being the new 'Video Games.' However, I wish she tried to switch up her act a bit; I heard some leaked tracks that actually sounded poppy and I wished she had put them on the EP. If you're interested in it, listen to 'Hit and Run,' it's great and maybe a hint of the Lana to come.

    The low critic review is only based off of four reviews, so I implore you to do your own research and give this EP a chance! You'll probably be impressed, or at least shocked by some of the things she says coupled with the haunting vocals. It's a good listen overall!    … Expand
  27. Illuluminati
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    The EP of our generation, The Fame Monster who? Highlights
    Cola: "My **** tastes like Pepsi cola" is probably the lyric of the Decade
    Body Electric : Beautiful
    etc,..
  28. netto_alfredo
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    Lana Del Rey apresentou músicas excelentes neste "Paradise"
    Ride, American, Body Eletric, Bel Air, Cola, Gods & Monsters e Blue Velvet são canções lindas que com a voz de Lana se transformam em uma linda poesia em busca do Paraíso. Lana Del Rey mostrando que não está de brincadeira e pode sem problemas, se orgulhar de sua caminhada    Lana Del Rey apresentou músicas excelentes neste "Paradise"
    Ride, American, Body Eletric, Bel Air, Cola, Gods & Monsters e Blue Velvet são canções lindas que com a voz de Lana se transformam em uma linda poesia em busca do Paraíso. Lana Del Rey mostrando que não está de brincadeira e pode sem problemas, se orgulhar de sua caminhada até aqui. Críticas? Sem virão, mas o importante é sempre está de cabeça erguida! Melhor Albúm do Ano    … Expand
  29. musiccritc000
    Nov 15, 2012
    5
    Lizzy Grant aka Lana Del Rey has come out with her sophomore effort of an album under a professional label. Instead of working with a real producer she worked with film scorer Rick Rubin who produced the album. With that I say the album is a pleasant change from the recycled production of Born To Die however lacked diversity. When the instrumentals overpower and more interesting than whatLizzy Grant aka Lana Del Rey has come out with her sophomore effort of an album under a professional label. Instead of working with a real producer she worked with film scorer Rick Rubin who produced the album. With that I say the album is a pleasant change from the recycled production of Born To Die however lacked diversity. When the instrumentals overpower and more interesting than what you are singing, it shows that your lyrics are not as powerful and with Lana it was just that. Her voice lacked range and diversity and she sound monotone in all of her songs. If you do decide to buy it and had to buy two songs i would suggest Cola for the iconic beginning line of where she refers to her vagina as tasting like Pepsi cola and Blue Velvet a remake of the timeless fifties song which she actually perfects.… Expand
  30. ManuelColon
    Nov 17, 2012
    8
    I was waiting like crazy for this album and i think is really good, some low points (Yayo) but great songs. Her vocal have impoved so much in such a short period of time. I prefer the Born To Die lyrics, this ones are repeated so much in my opinion but there are some great lyrics too. Congratulations to Lana for making a fabulous record that i will listen a million times
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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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