Paradise [EP]
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1361 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,216 out of 1361
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 1361
  3. Negative: 105 out of 1361
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. ooonak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    In the land of gods and monsters i was an angel living in the garden of evil.
  10. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best EP I ever heard! The Track “Ride” is so perfect to open up the Album!
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
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64

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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