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. 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.… Collapse
  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.
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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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