Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
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  1. AA2
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This album is one of those albums that are/must be considered a masterpiece (like Madonna's Like A Prayer). It's like a fairytale. Lana takes us to a different time. The songs are emotional and beautifully composed with dark tunes -- "Lana Del Rey style". They are actual poems by Lana Del Rey turned into songs. Her voice is seductive and sad at the same time. Something about this albumThis album is one of those albums that are/must be considered a masterpiece (like Madonna's Like A Prayer). It's like a fairytale. Lana takes us to a different time. The songs are emotional and beautifully composed with dark tunes -- "Lana Del Rey style". They are actual poems by Lana Del Rey turned into songs. Her voice is seductive and sad at the same time. Something about this album makes you feel like waking up after a good dream. During he day you'll ask yourself "was I dreaming or was it reality".… Expand
  2. lucas24
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Um dos melhores albums de 2014. Suave e agressivo ao mesmo tempo, Lana abusa de sua brilhante criatividade criando mais uma maravilha para os ouvidos.
  3. traviol
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Seriously, this is one of the best albums she has ever recorded. The dark theme with a west coast sense suit each other perfectly. Her voice makes it sound more richer. This album could be considered as the best album of 2014 and a masterpiece. It exactly shows us who she really is. Great work.
  4. paypalkia
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    I can't believe how perfect this album is. Lana Del Rey, you are my goddess, and Ultraviolence has changed my life forever. From the booming sounds in the background of Cruel World, to the heartbreaking vocals of Pretty When You Cry, to the beautiful shade of F*cked My Way Up To The Top, to the remastered beauty of Black Beauty, and to the odd shine of Florida Kilos, this album has won myI can't believe how perfect this album is. Lana Del Rey, you are my goddess, and Ultraviolence has changed my life forever. From the booming sounds in the background of Cruel World, to the heartbreaking vocals of Pretty When You Cry, to the beautiful shade of F*cked My Way Up To The Top, to the remastered beauty of Black Beauty, and to the odd shine of Florida Kilos, this album has won my heart. A perfectly cohesive album that screams it's title. It's dark, depressing, beautiful, and perfectly crafted. Sure, she may have lost some fans by throwing away the hip-hop beats of Born to Die, but that was never her true passion. She has gained and found her true fans in those who support this music. A hazy, smoky, old feel brought on by raw drums, guitars, bass, and slight distortion. Her voice brings all the instruments to life, it seems, and brings the viewers to life into an adventure made by her. A sad adventure, but a beautifully told adventure by the greatest storyteller "pop" music has today: Lana Del Rey. She may not be played on the radio, but she is quite the pop star. A popular star that doesn't have radio play, or even wants/needs it, because her music speaks louder than the radio's overdose of "it gets better" songs. She writes not to influence, but to release. She writes not for us, but for herself. Her devotion to this truly brings out the beauty of her music. Not everyone will like it, but that's okay, as long as she's happy doing what she's doing. Lana Del Rey has perfected her craft, created a dark masterpiece, and I can't wait to see what she will do next. For now, I'll be playing this endlessly.… Expand
  5. valgreen
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    Can't find the right words to describe this album because it's so **** good. It's amazing, really. You feel like floating in the sky in each song. Just so good. THIS should be nominated to the Grammys, and even winning. Sad that it isn't. But still, the best alternative album of 2014.
  6. Scraper
    May 27, 2016
    10
    It's an undeniably soulful throwback with echoing bravado that transcends any of boring bullsh it you read in the newspaper today. A perfect ten from a naturally born skeptic.
  7. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    If this album could be described in only two words, I would describe as "depressingly amazing". Lana's sophomore album is denser than its predecessor, deeper too. You can feel her pain and desires just like you were on her skin. And that's great!
    "West Coast", "Cruel World", "Brooklyn Baby", "Florida Kilos" , "Sad Girl" and the title-track are the best moments.
  8. jotaeseche
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    If the first Lana's try was a mixture of genres, styles and movements, this second strike appears more realistic, more steady, more mature. Which of them is better? I think it's up to the listener. What's objective now is the ability the artist has to re-invent herself and keep on moving while still being the same. Admirable.
  9. OsianLewisBlog
    Aug 23, 2014
    7
    http://osianlewis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/lana-del-rey-ultraviolence-review.html

    Read my Review 'Lana Del Rey 'Ultraviolence Review: The Emotional Landscape of a Tortured Soul.'

    7.5/10
  10. nasosli
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana takes it in an different level. Am I the only that thinks that Lana del Rey is the QUEEN IF ALTERNATIVE. Amazing. New sounds and......amazing. Congrats!!!!!!!… Expand
  11. Adson
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Live this fantasy! Del Rey used her total emotion in this album. "West Coast" is psychedelic and made me fly. The choices of singles was awesome and in my fav's top 5, I have: 1 - West Coast, 2 - Ultraviolence, 3 Shades of Cool, 4 - Pretty When You Cry and 5 - Money Power Glory.
  12. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Worst album of Lana, this really causes me sleep, the songs appear to be identical and are too few who are saved, I hope it improves a lot in the next album.
    Highlights: Florida Kilos and Ultraviolence
    Lows: Sad Girl and Black Beauty
  13. MCRR
    Jan 25, 2015
    7
    A moody, sultry, sexy, luscious offering from Del Rey. The album is a touch somber, but in a 'oh-so-good' way. The dark and seductive vibe just pulls you right in. One can try and resist, but the sheer magnetism of Del Rey's beautiful charms is simply irresistible.
  14. ramonmarquezine
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Ultraviolence is by far the personal life of Lana expressed in lyrics. Great sound, genius lyrics and incredible instrumentals (the guitar solo was so perfect in "Shades Of Cool"). Now, with the ''Honeymoon'', Lana keeps your essence!
  15. adhamhany
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics are what truly elevate it. Full of melancholy, reflection, and nostalgia. An album about broken people, love, happiness, the America of decades ago, and the women who inhabited it.

    Perhaps my only problem with this album is how it - sometimes - felt repetitive.

    Deciding what my favorite tracks in this album are is a bit meaningless. There's too many of them. Besides, the album is best experienced as a whole. Also, try to get the deluxe edition; it has four bonus tracks, two of which are pretty great, and the other two are still worth it.

    I liked Born to Die when i heard it a year or two ago, and became very excited for her career and what she might have in store for us. With Dan Auerbach as producer, this album exceeded it's predecessor in more ways than one. I'm still as excited as i previously was, and i hope she gets to create more wonderful work.    … Expand
  16. Rumblefish
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not oftenI was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not often that a collection of songs (as in the first album) written purely from a woman's perspective, can be so enticing as to draw the ear of a male audience, but Del Rey achieves this - no-one is safe from the allure of her voice!

    This second album is well-paced, reminiscent and even more damaged than the first. There is a sadness pervading through the songs, a rueful resignation or poor choices made and lives taking unfavourable paths. There's also a dignity and a defiance. A heroic trashiness if you will.

    This is an outstanding collection of tracks, never pandering to the radio crowd. When one looks at the other female icons of the day (GaGa, Beyonce, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, etc) and the shallowness and vacuity of what they produce, it becomes clearer that Lana Del Rey is the only one flying the flag for true female artists these days. She deserves all the credit in the world for this and for the affecting experience of listening to her music.    … Expand
  17. jrodfilms
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    a dark album that stays consistent with its theme. the title track and lead single 'west coast' and definitely favorite tracks. however, i did find the later part of the album to be filler. brooklyn baby sounds a bit like summertime sadness.
  18. TVKing
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    One of her best albums, with charming compositions and more use of her own genre without going to a rap base but a kind of indie dreampop one, using the escense of a shading background of shattered memories and a the feeling of she's giving her own nature to the listener.
  19. KCOTAKU
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    If I could score this album a 12 I would, I do have to say 1st of all I am a huge fan of Del Rey's other albums Born To Die & Paradise. Ultraviolence is unlike something I have ever heard before, it's nostalgic sounding but yet it feels so fresh. Every tack is unique in it's own way. In my opinion Ultraviolence is 100% the album of the year. I love every tack off the album but these are myIf I could score this album a 12 I would, I do have to say 1st of all I am a huge fan of Del Rey's other albums Born To Die & Paradise. Ultraviolence is unlike something I have ever heard before, it's nostalgic sounding but yet it feels so fresh. Every tack is unique in it's own way. In my opinion Ultraviolence is 100% the album of the year. I love every tack off the album but these are my four favorites: Old Money, Money Power, Glory, Black Beauty & Brooklyn Baby.… Expand
  20. foucauldian
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    It is a masterpiece, something to be hailed and beatified in the musical halls of time. 'FMWUTTT' and 'Brooklyn Baby' have godly production. The themes and lyrics expressed with in this album evince the sheer power and talent Lana Del Rey has.
  21. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    8
    Não admiro muito esse estilo de música, mas com Lana é diferente. Ultraviolence é um álbum brilhante, principalmente na parte da letras, que são bem profundas. Apesar de algumas músicas serem muito grandes e algumas faixas cheguem a dar um pouco de sono, Lana mostra que não é só mais uma, e está na indústria musical para ficar.
  22. leandroblows
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    A melhor viagem do universo, ser levado da costa oeste até o Brooklyn em um Chevy Malibu pra depois ser tragado para um lugar ainda mais obscuro e belo, a alma da Lana. O melhor disco de 2014 sem dúvida, valeu a pena acabar com minhas unhas de tanto esperar.
  23. framaz72
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    Ultraviolence is, again, a musical chef-d'oeuvre. Lana has grown out of her pop sonorities to a more jazzy rock sound. She has kept the slowed, melancholic type that is her musical identity. Ultraviolence is about friends, love, drugs, loneliness, drugs again, money and fame. Lana has taken a risk when changing her style but we can still hear and feel her soul crying and praying for someUltraviolence is, again, a musical chef-d'oeuvre. Lana has grown out of her pop sonorities to a more jazzy rock sound. She has kept the slowed, melancholic type that is her musical identity. Ultraviolence is about friends, love, drugs, loneliness, drugs again, money and fame. Lana has taken a risk when changing her style but we can still hear and feel her soul crying and praying for some kind of release. Much darker than Born to Die, Ultraviolence contains a re-adaptation of the unreleased song Methamphetamines, Old Money as well as the final version of Black Beauty, the demo having leaked months before. Florida Kilos is part of the highlights of the album, final track of the deluxe edition it is the only cheerful/dancing songon the album. Guns and Roses and Money, Power, Glory seem not worked enough, but the album in his whole is a must-have jewel.… Expand
  24. Blakebcb123
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    THIS is music. Beautiful. Claps for Dan Auerbach.

    Best Tracks: "Cruel World" "Ultraviolence" "Shades of Cool" "Old Money" "Black Beauty"
    Worst Track: "Guns N Roses"
  25. theBEAT
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Lana Del Rey's sophomore album Ultraviolence guides the listener through a dark path of 60's/70's americana in tragic LDR fashion exploring the sexy yet mysterious allure of the pop chanteuse. A violently cinematic listen.
    BEST TRACKS: Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby, West Coast, Money Power Glory
  26. koothrappali
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Esse é o melhor e mais bem feito trabalho da Lana. Aquele que não te cansa logo na primeira música. Diferente de seu antecessor, o entediante Born To Die, esse álbum vem, de alguma maneira, menos comercial/mainstream e trazendo as melhores músicas de sua carreira. Todas as músicas tem ótimas letras e produções, sem falar em sua bela sonoridade que faz desse álbum único no gênero. Um dosEsse é o melhor e mais bem feito trabalho da Lana. Aquele que não te cansa logo na primeira música. Diferente de seu antecessor, o entediante Born To Die, esse álbum vem, de alguma maneira, menos comercial/mainstream e trazendo as melhores músicas de sua carreira. Todas as músicas tem ótimas letras e produções, sem falar em sua bela sonoridade que faz desse álbum único no gênero. Um dos melhores álbuns rock-alternative de 2014 e com certeza o melhor do ano. As melhores músicas levando em consideração letra e melodia são Cruel World, Shades of Cool, Brooklyn Baby, Old Money, Black Beauty, o MARAVILHOSO cover de The Other Woman e a comercial, mas não menos melhor West Coast.… Expand
  27. LoveMeHarder
    Dec 24, 2014
    9
    Ultraviolence is a very remarkable, cohesive body of work. It may not have the most upbeat and exciting tracks, but it sets a perfect, dark atmosphere. Lana has outdone herself on Ultraviolence, I'd recommend listening to it.
  28. longjetty7
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    This album is near-perfect, probably my favorite of 2014. The first time I listened to Ultraviolence, I thought it was boring, but the more I listen, the more I like it. The sound is atmospheric and lush, and strangely it sounds both modern and throwback. Including the 3 songs on the Deluxe edition, I love every song except The Other Woman, but that sort of doesn't count because it's aThis album is near-perfect, probably my favorite of 2014. The first time I listened to Ultraviolence, I thought it was boring, but the more I listen, the more I like it. The sound is atmospheric and lush, and strangely it sounds both modern and throwback. Including the 3 songs on the Deluxe edition, I love every song except The Other Woman, but that sort of doesn't count because it's a cover (still fits with her whole persona though). This album is perfect for getting high to, or just kicking back and thinking about the meaning of life.… Expand
  29. Lenis
    May 11, 2015
    9
    It seems like is a very personal material for her, the alternative side is mixed with a very clever production that brings fresh rock sound, it's really great to see her growing up as an artist and bring such a beautiful record she's a poet and this kinda dreamy tracks are magic and belong so well to each other in a very cohesive way.

    Highlights: West Coast, Brooklyn Baby, Ultraviolence    It seems like is a very personal material for her, the alternative side is mixed with a very clever production that brings fresh rock sound, it's really great to see her growing up as an artist and bring such a beautiful record she's a poet and this kinda dreamy tracks are magic and belong so well to each other in a very cohesive way.

    Highlights: West Coast, Brooklyn Baby, Ultraviolence (especial shotout to Flipside)    … Expand
  30. thanospap
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    This is my first review on an album and I am so happy to do it for Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence".
    The title may confuse some of you for the content of the album because the word "ultraviolence" is connected to " A Clockwork Orange" movie by Stanley Kubrick. Well not. This work has nothing to do with this gorgeous movie. It is an album that has to do with painful love, domestic violence,    This is my first review on an album and I am so happy to do it for Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence".
    The title may confuse some of you for the content of the album because the word "ultraviolence" is connected to " A Clockwork Orange" movie by Stanley Kubrick. Well not. This work has nothing to do with this gorgeous movie. It is an album that has to do with painful love, domestic violence, fame, rumours and the New York based artist's feelings about the other side of U.S.A.
    Actually, the lyrics' content is not much different from her Lizzy Grant's first album under the persona of Lana Del Rey, Born to Die. But this is not a problem, when the music, the rythms, the style and the atmosphere have become more mysterious and rock far away from some hip-hop and pop songs such as "Diet Mountain Dew" and "Off To The Races", which are amazing, but "mature" enough.
    Most of the songs are making love with the guitars of Dan Auerbach, producer of the album, and Rick Nowels in songs like "Shades of Cool", which contains a great solo playing the role of a bridge with the chaotic vocals by Del Rey.
    "Ultraviolence" begins with "Cruel World" which is a well-chosen introduction of the album, since it creates an atmosphere of melancholia and mystery and then "Ultraviolence" comes making it clear that Lana Del Rey is a complicated soul different from the others. An honest soul.
    In general, the album is a strong proof that Lana is not a girl aiming to be on the top of the charts and that she simply expresses her thoughts via the music with some really poetic lyrics.    … Expand
  31. ryanloveslana
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Lana's second effort under Interscope, gives off a more likeable sound than Born To Die (2011). On ULTRAVIOLENCE, the sound is more Sadcore and pop. However, it makes me upset that both "Florida Kilos" and "Flipside" were not included on the regular deluxe editions nor international versions of iTunes. My highlights of the album are "Cruel World", "Ultraviolence", "Shades of Cool", "WestLana's second effort under Interscope, gives off a more likeable sound than Born To Die (2011). On ULTRAVIOLENCE, the sound is more Sadcore and pop. However, it makes me upset that both "Florida Kilos" and "Flipside" were not included on the regular deluxe editions nor international versions of iTunes. My highlights of the album are "Cruel World", "Ultraviolence", "Shades of Cool", "West Coast", "Pretty When You Cry", "Old Money", "F**ked My Way to the Top", "Florida Kilos", and "Flipside". Overall, a beautiful-sad album.… Expand
  32. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    7
    After listening to this album, I realised it's not that bad but it's not thaaaaaaat good. Anyway, Ultraviolence shows that Lana kinda grew up since Born to Die. And I like it.
  33. nclsmrn
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I am speechless. This is one of the best albums of 2014. Feels like you're drowning on the saddest lake in the most depressing forest that could exist.
  34. Ayron_xcx
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    Sem dúvida o melhor album que ouvi em minha vida!
    Lana merecia muito mais reconhecimento do que já tem!

    Apenas uma coisa a dizer : esse é o ALBUM DO MILÊNIO
  35. SergioCosta
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, i really identify myself with the lyrics. She show how dark can be the love for something and you'll do anything to get it, Lana did a perfect job and i'm so proud and grateful for it!… Expand
  36. LeonardS
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Esse álbum não tem explicação, a sonoridade, letras, e tudo mais são maravilhosos! O melhor álbum de 2014 e o melhor da carreira da Lana, na minha opinião!
  37. Julia1d
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    Meu álbum favorito de toda a minha vida! A sonoridade me deixa embasbacado, me trás paz, alegria. LANA DEL REY COMPOSITORA E ARTISTA DO MILÊNIO!!!!!!!!!
  38. Grams99
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ya no es solo una de las mas grandes exponentes del genero alternativo,ahora se consolida como Del Rey, una artista completa, con un estilo incomparable. Ultraviolence bañado en rock y guitarras pesadas.… Expand
  39. victorcarter
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    Underwhelming ending aside, it’s fair to say that Del Rey (and her collaborators) have more than risen to the challenge of keeping her a part of the pop culture conversation, for all the right reasons.
  40. joaofelin
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Cruel World - 9
    Ultraviolence - 10
    Shades of Cool - 9
    Brooklyn Baby - 10
    West Coast - 10
    Sad Girl - 8
    Pretty When You Cry - 10
    Money Power Glory - 9
    **** My Way Up To the Top - 8
    Old Money - 10
    The Other Woman - 8

    score: 9,1
  41. RK13
    Jul 20, 2017
    9
    Born To Die is easily Del Rey's most commercial album, however the question of what is the best album is by far Ultraviolence. The album explores an entire range of emotions and themes, but the most prominent is by far the abusive relationship which resonated with love. There is just something about this album which makes one attracted to Lana's once-in-a-lifetime voice. This album isBorn To Die is easily Del Rey's most commercial album, however the question of what is the best album is by far Ultraviolence. The album explores an entire range of emotions and themes, but the most prominent is by far the abusive relationship which resonated with love. There is just something about this album which makes one attracted to Lana's once-in-a-lifetime voice. This album is exactly a rose with a thorn. It's beautiful with a less soft background.… Expand
  42. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    good album............................................................................................................................................................
  43. Medinap0
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Esse é o Ultraviolence, é o mal em figura de album, nele Lana parece uma garotinha egoísta, traiçoeira e descarada mas na verdade, ela é muito mt mais do q isso. Ele é a abelha rainha, ESTRELA, os outros albuns são os zangões dela. Ultraviolence... como é q eu posso explicar Ultraviolence?
  44. thepimentuck
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    A mix between sadness and anger, with a little bit of innocence and belief and the beloved person. The 2014 holy bible. This is Lana Del Rey at her best.
  45. ldrakalg
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Ultraviolence is full of rock, sadness and darkness and this is what makes it such a deep and meaningful album. Lana's soul was put into this album and you can just tell how she was feeling when writing this. Beautiful and methodical, such a masterpiece.
  46. IsmaelBP297900
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is one of those transcendental experiences you don't often find. The most depressing and melancholic album from Lana, it leaves you with an impression you won't find anything quite like it. While it plays, it creates a void inside your chest: it strips you out of reality only to immediatelly fill you with its slow-born melancholy and her angelic voice. When it ends, you don't wantThis is one of those transcendental experiences you don't often find. The most depressing and melancholic album from Lana, it leaves you with an impression you won't find anything quite like it. While it plays, it creates a void inside your chest: it strips you out of reality only to immediatelly fill you with its slow-born melancholy and her angelic voice. When it ends, you don't want listen to any more music at all, for a time. You want all of that to sink in.
    I could create many metaphors, but the fact is that this is maybe not for everyone.
    However, for those who admire this side of Lana, it is undoubtely her best album.    … Expand
  47. paulll
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Ultraviolence prioritizes mood over innovation, classicism over experimentalism, and is better for it.
  48. HenriqueCalado
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Not only my favorite Lana del Rey’s album but also my favorite album in the world. This is a masterpiece that should be studied in music schools. She show us that she’s a brave artist going to Born To Die to Ultraviolence. She will always be my favorite artist EVER.
  49. WarriorLotus
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    Born to Die was a bit of a hot-mess. Ultraviolnce on the other hand shows us, for the first time, who Lana Del Rey really is. This is a great indie-esque record. All the songs sound like they belong together. It would have been better with at least one song as dramatic as Young & Beautiful, but other than that, it's a silent killer. Calm and slow, but very infectious and like-able.Born to Die was a bit of a hot-mess. Ultraviolnce on the other hand shows us, for the first time, who Lana Del Rey really is. This is a great indie-esque record. All the songs sound like they belong together. It would have been better with at least one song as dramatic as Young & Beautiful, but other than that, it's a silent killer. Calm and slow, but very infectious and like-able.

    Highlights-
    Brooklyn Baby
    Old Money
    Money Power Glory
    **** My Way Up to the Top

    Lows-
    Not many, but Cruel World could have been better if it was more engaging. Black Beauty should have been on the standard edition, possibly taking the place of Sad Girl or The Other Woman.    … Expand
  50. andreslopez
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    This album is by far my fave one, it's too amazing, those vocal are great and every song is just wow. Brooklyn Baby is the best ballad i' ve ever heard...Del Rey definitely surprised me.
  51. AuralFixation
    Jul 10, 2014
    9
    Lana Del Rey rocketed to stardom just over two years ago with her debut studio album, Born To Die. The album captivated audiences with Del Rey's low, smokey vocals and large, climatic orchestral booms. It seems that with her sophomore album Ultraviolence, Del Rey has traded in some of the orchestra for guitars and brought her songbird-worthy upper register to the forefront.

    I can see a    Lana Del Rey rocketed to stardom just over two years ago with her debut studio album, Born To Die. The album captivated audiences with Del Rey's low, smokey vocals and large, climatic orchestral booms. It seems that with her sophomore album Ultraviolence, Del Rey has traded in some of the orchestra for guitars and brought her songbird-worthy upper register to the forefront.

    I can see a lot of Lizzy Grant in this album. (And if you don't know what I mean by that, Lana Del Rey's birth name is Elizabeth Grant; she tried to launch a music career under her given name but it fell flat.) The record takes a lot of hints from her hundreds of unreleased tracks, but with hints of what she learned from Born To Die and Paradise. Personally, I don't care for a lot of her unreleased material, but the works here on Ultraviolence are perfectly polished. However, this change could leave many music lovers that have only heard Born To Die scratching their heads and asking what happened to their alternative pop princess.

    Dan Auerbach's influence on this album is especially present on the first five tracks of the album; those tracks in particular are very open and sound as if they were recorded in just a few takes. There are few imperfections here and there and it leaves for a very unique sound; it's definitely not bad by any means, it just makes the songs seem raw and pure. And lyrically, I believe that corruption display throughout this album makes the content of Born To Die seem like child's play. Del Rey's debut focused on alcohol dependence, love, and heartbreak, while Ultraviolence is packed with drugs, sex, scandal, lying, cheating, and (obviously) violence.

    In thirty second snippets, this album is lackluster. When I first heard the snippets of the album that were released on an online music store, I feared that this album would go down in my books as a three-star effort; a back-step from her debut. However, the majority of the tracks on Ultraviolence are well over four minutes long; each track swells and blossoms over time, which cannot be heard in just thirty seconds. Each ambient track must be heard in full to comprehend the true beauty of this album. This new-found alternative rocks sound will draw new people in, but the lyrical content of this album and the ideas and concepts behind it are going to steer other people away; I'm sure she's already realized that. It's an album soaked in corruption; it's not going to be pretty. When you take a step back and appreciate it for what it is, Ultraviolence truly is a gem.

    You can read my full review at http://auralfixationreviews.blogspot.com/2014/06/ultraviolence-lana-del-rey.html    … Expand
  52. jhuly
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    Full album. Lana shines on this album not only to be beautiful, somber. The evolution of vocal Born to Die for Paradise was great, but it got to the point Ultraviolence. Her voice shines all the time, and the guitar makes radiant what she does best for the public, its beautiful compositions about their past loves. The album is lovely and without doubt the leaves away from everything theFull album. Lana shines on this album not only to be beautiful, somber. The evolution of vocal Born to Die for Paradise was great, but it got to the point Ultraviolence. Her voice shines all the time, and the guitar makes radiant what she does best for the public, its beautiful compositions about their past loves. The album is lovely and without doubt the leaves away from everything the market has to offer today. Lana needs to be recognized for doing something different and quality to the market.… Expand
  53. Leeway
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    "Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' is more of a completed album than 'Born To Die', an album for which I felt was equally compelling as a new take on the pop genre but equally overly produced, this new album feels like a more personal biography of this sultry sexy singer's life. The tracks all feel thematic in sound but doesn't over crowd Del Rey's voice, over production, a frequent"Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' is more of a completed album than 'Born To Die', an album for which I felt was equally compelling as a new take on the pop genre but equally overly produced, this new album feels like a more personal biography of this sultry sexy singer's life. The tracks all feel thematic in sound but doesn't over crowd Del Rey's voice, over production, a frequent distraction in her debut album which shocked audiences when they heard a more different, more deeper voice whenever this pop star performed live. Lana Del Rey has a unique voice; this singer doesn't belt out her songs like the pop singers you see nowadays; she sings her highs beautifully like she does when she lays her hand on a cigarette, the light and free feeling one would get once the smoke is released from your lips. She sings her lows like she does when she's swaying her head, her hips and staring deep into your eyes with her pouty lips. Lana Del Rey's live performances at concerts are the real deal, this girl can sing, compared to her performances at open bars and quiet talk shows. Her tracks for 'Ultraviolence' are dark, unique, inspired and, most of all, filled with thematic elements making her whole album feel rich and authentic. She sings her tracks as if she sings to her live audiences at a concert; confident, assured and loved by all. My personal favorites are 'West Coast' (instead of building to an upbeat chorus, it takes a slow tempo turn making this track feel different), 'Shades of Cool' (James Bond, anybody?), 'Brooklyn Baby' (doleful sound, changes the tone of the album just a shade bit lighter), and the two tracks; 'Guns & Roses', 'Cruel World'. The one thing that I have with this album is the fact that her songs are so walloped in a deep dark world of the singer's depression (controlling men, being a mistress, waiting on love, long distance relationships, 'Drugs, Money & Glory), some tracks should be a bit more lively and perfectly timed like 'Brooklyn Baby' instead of delving into an enjoyable listen to sleep fest. Overall, Lana Del Rey at her ripest.… Expand
  54. danhoney
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana Del Rey is not more the same, is not one that tried success [achieved] in indie pop with Born to Die. The sound here is another, we have guitar, bass, drums, Lana now arrived in indie rock, or any other subgenre of '60s rock. The next album it can now be titled the Evolution of Lana Del Rey. Apparently she did not want to stay in sameness music forever, so the what will the nextLana Del Rey is not more the same, is not one that tried success [achieved] in indie pop with Born to Die. The sound here is another, we have guitar, bass, drums, Lana now arrived in indie rock, or any other subgenre of '60s rock. The next album it can now be titled the Evolution of Lana Del Rey. Apparently she did not want to stay in sameness music forever, so the what will the next work? One thing is certain, though the sounds change in Ultraviolence, the letters make clear which were written by Del Rey. It is a indescretível album, Undoubtedly deserves to be a success.

    Featured: Sad Girl, Cruel World, Baby Blooklyn and West Coast.    … Expand
  55. absolutetrino
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    love it , she is simply awesome, if you want to buy an album to enjoy slowly, well produced with iconic songs and that will melt in your mind then this is it. alos she is doing something quite diffeent to the rest so on that level i think she is really cool.
  56. thaleslucas
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    'Ultraviolence' isn't "more of the same", let alone "but less". Its a creative album while the lyrics and production make Lana Del Rey the greatest artist actuality. She takes inspirations on the past and do it our reality. This is THE ALBUM of the year!
  57. WadeVS
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Getting Auerbach on this record was the best thing she could have done. This is a very confident, bold album. Dan has managed to draw a little more intensity from her and she actually sings - like really sings - on Ultraviolence. It's a near flawless album. "Sad Girl" is a throwaway track imo, however. But otherwise it is brilliant.
  58. JustAUser
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    The confidence and boldness that Del Rey shows on this album is new, fresh, and exciting. The dreamlike and atmospheric quality of the album combined with her vocals make this very much one of a kind and unique. Unlike many of her previous works, the tracks are not overproduced and easily compliment her musical ability.
  59. Teethy
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I love love love this album and it's definitely a grower. It gets better the more you listen to it. I have to say lana has evolved as an artist since her Born To Die days.
  60. LuisDuarte
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    This album is so perfect it makes me cry, all of the songs are perfection, especially Old Money and Brooklyn Baby. Lana you did it again, I love you and I love this album soooo much.
  61. GeorgeMiranda
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Lana is a great singer and knows what to do. When she spoke it would be something more obscure she was right, and I he did not believe she could, but it's there now. She promised and did something more obscure, worked and hypnotic. Her voice is amazing, even looking tired and failed. This was not an accident, because everything matches. The lyrics are wonderful and many personal, evenLana is a great singer and knows what to do. When she spoke it would be something more obscure she was right, and I he did not believe she could, but it's there now. She promised and did something more obscure, worked and hypnotic. Her voice is amazing, even looking tired and failed. This was not an accident, because everything matches. The lyrics are wonderful and many personal, even critics always judging as not authentic. Could it be that she invents these love stories? Why if everything is really a scam, she is the best actress and author. For even in her videos she shows how many things actually happened. For me it is all true, and no one can judge it as a farce, come on appreciate what she does best: quality music. Such criticisms speak more on her personality than the music should be disregarded. Ultraviolence is a complete album, one of the best of the year!… Expand
  62. finnicKa
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence is pure to its core & its the greatest complement I can pay Lana as her fan since Lizzy days. In a world where its no longer politically correct to self-analyze our own heart's desire & boldly proclaim it, she is everything a person, who is tired of pretense, can hope for. While BTD took pride in one's own self, Ultraviolence is ALL ABOUT ACCEPTING. IN heart & in brain. AUltraviolence is pure to its core & its the greatest complement I can pay Lana as her fan since Lizzy days. In a world where its no longer politically correct to self-analyze our own heart's desire & boldly proclaim it, she is everything a person, who is tired of pretense, can hope for. While BTD took pride in one's own self, Ultraviolence is ALL ABOUT ACCEPTING. IN heart & in brain. A little self-deprecation, a little mockery, a lot of weirdness & a lot of love; to one's own self. If its not 'authentic' I dunno wtf is.

    P.S: I usually couldn't care less about stanning, but these A.K.A guys are making me gag in their blatantness.    … Expand
  63. maricog
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Definitely one of the best album of 2014. This album has soul which is rare in the market. This album will make you feel nostalgic about the 70's. Good job lana!!!
  64. nannylima
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    The album undoubtedly shows that Lana has authenticity yes, although not elevated to its fictitious name, but Elizabeth Grant. The lyrics are beautiful and tells another part of the life of the singer. The tracks Ultraviolence cause you only travel in a different world. They sound alike as the most distinctive are the letters. Lana's vocals are muffled, and sync with the instrumentation isThe album undoubtedly shows that Lana has authenticity yes, although not elevated to its fictitious name, but Elizabeth Grant. The lyrics are beautiful and tells another part of the life of the singer. The tracks Ultraviolence cause you only travel in a different world. They sound alike as the most distinctive are the letters. Lana's vocals are muffled, and sync with the instrumentation is perfect. Dan A. undoubtedly produced one of the best albums of the year. Ultraviolence just shows how Lana evolved from Born to Die, and surely, makes us curious about the next job.… Expand
  65. racingwinds
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    While Ultraviolence is notable in many ways, perhaps the most exciting thing is that the album functions cohesively as a work rather than just a compilation of singles. Lana is simply intoxicating in every way. While the record is almost overwhelmingly dark and downtempo (read: sad), those who complain clearly haven't realized that this melancholy attitude is truly how Lana Del Rey wants to be.
  66. kekinha
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    Lana razed, made ​​a very different album Born to Die without losing its authenticity. One of the best albums of the year, voice and lyrics are outstanding. Loved.
  67. gabsneverdies
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Rainha é assim mesmo amores, aceitem, senti no Ultraviolence algo menos comercial que o BTD embora ambos sejam ótimos, já posso esperar grandes coisas para os próximos álbuns
  68. HawkWD
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    While Paradise was only a minor step-up from Born to Die, Ultraviolence sets itself apart as possibly the greatest album of 2014, and the top 10 of the decade. Lana has moved to a more, soft-rock, mature sound that greatly extenuates her vocals. The lyrics of the record are profound and meaningful and her slow, climbing voice makes the songs come to life. Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby andWhile Paradise was only a minor step-up from Born to Die, Ultraviolence sets itself apart as possibly the greatest album of 2014, and the top 10 of the decade. Lana has moved to a more, soft-rock, mature sound that greatly extenuates her vocals. The lyrics of the record are profound and meaningful and her slow, climbing voice makes the songs come to life. Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby and Pretty When You Cry are the top 3 songs of the record, showing the best of Lana's work ever done (The former perhaps surpassing even Video Games and Ride in quality). I would have given the record a 10, had it not been for Guns and Roses, which is in my opinion the only miss on the album. Nevertheless, Ultraviolence is an instant, dark classic.… Expand
  69. michaelmadonna
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    My favourite album of 2014 so far! After Lana released West Coast it was obvious this album was going to be impressive but after hearing it all,it's more than impressive, it's amazing!

    With ultraviolence Lana stays true to herself. She keeps that vintage/ jazzy sound that she has become famous for but develops on it. Lana has shown a much more darker side lyrically (Ultraviolence) and    My favourite album of 2014 so far! After Lana released West Coast it was obvious this album was going to be impressive but after hearing it all,it's more than impressive, it's amazing!

    With ultraviolence Lana stays true to herself. She keeps that vintage/ jazzy sound that she has become famous for but develops on it. Lana has shown a much more darker side lyrically (Ultraviolence) and musically (Shades of Cool).

    Highlights:

    - West Coast, - Ultraviolence, - ****** my up to the top & - Money Power glory    … Expand
  70. rick12
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    This is a perfect album from beginning to the end,very well produced by Dan Auerbach.In this record Lana proved that she is not a fraud as they said in her first album Born to Die,beautiful lyrics,perfect instrumental,from so far is the best of her career and of the year until now.
  71. ClaireMarie
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Produced by Auerbach,this is the best album I've heard this year.Each song contained in this record matched perfectly,Del Rey shows that her first album was just a test and now she is a new person.Songs like Money Power Glory and Black Beauty has big chances to be the next hit of the year and of this album after the first single West Coast.
  72. annacarolina
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    “É absolutamente lindo – é mais obscuro que o primeiro " - Lana , falou e fez ! Esse estilo único do álbum te puxa de uma maneira inexplicável, apenas escuta uma musica e já da vontade de escutar o álbum todo. Os solos de guitarra, a voz angelical da Lana e as batidas envolventes uma combinação perfeita.
  73. Spangle
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Overall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it thatOverall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it that lifted the dark cloud from the music. This album is entirely dreary. Everything has a dark rain cloud hanging over it and while all of the songs are beautiful, that can get tiresome at certain points. The tracklisting here is also really well done, as the songs all flow very well into one another, though that also leads to some of the songs almost sounding the same at times, which is a negative for this one, as a few of the songs feel and sound the same as one another. But, since I like those songs, I do not really mind all that much. "Cruel World", "Money Power Glory", and "Black Beauty", are really the standout tracks here for me.… Expand
  74. renspinheiro
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    This album show the world that she came to stay. "Born to die", the first one, is little less mature than this one, but, we can see clearly that this album is strong, mature, beautiful and classy. It shows the world that she CAN DO IT! Execellent
  75. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Esse album da Lana é incrível,mais que uma obra de arte.
    Ultraviolence é o melhor album indie pop que já ouvi.
    Born To Die e Paradise são ótimos mas Ultraviolence veio pra provar que é o melhor trabalho da Lana.
  76. Gabo_397
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    When I first heard Lana, I liked her but I wasn't very convinced about her whole thing of the "American dream" and the way she saw life in general, so Born to Die for me was a good album but it lacked of some maturity and cohesion. Ultraviolence not only is a lot of times more complex and serious but is also amazingly beautiful without the need of so many musical arrangements andWhen I first heard Lana, I liked her but I wasn't very convinced about her whole thing of the "American dream" and the way she saw life in general, so Born to Die for me was a good album but it lacked of some maturity and cohesion. Ultraviolence not only is a lot of times more complex and serious but is also amazingly beautiful without the need of so many musical arrangements and ornaments. Never in my life I had heard something like this. The album is the perfect combination of soul, pop, rock, and alternative music that along with her spectacular way of singing create a Masterpiece.

    THIS IS PURE PURE BLACK BEAUTY!    … Expand
  77. mandiarmando
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    Lana del rey outdoes herself making this remarkable album doing it catchy and enjoyable, nevertheless, is not an album try to raise the spirits, instead of that, the album invites you walking on the street or driving your car listening it. You will find out another registers in her which make the album pleasant with the atmosphere of the music and her beautiful voice. The first five songsLana del rey outdoes herself making this remarkable album doing it catchy and enjoyable, nevertheless, is not an album try to raise the spirits, instead of that, the album invites you walking on the street or driving your car listening it. You will find out another registers in her which make the album pleasant with the atmosphere of the music and her beautiful voice. The first five songs are definitely a gift for your ears and the last two ones (old money and the other woman)… Expand
  78. Deano87
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana Del Rey and Dan Auerbach have created a stunningly beautiful album with dark and haunting lyrics.

    This is a great album and can see this achieving worldwide success.
  79. lucasbatista
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence is a masterpiece. Lana is deep in her feelings. We can feel the glory of this album. The voice, the lyrics, the money, the power, the glory, the love, the violence, the pain, everything. Give me all that Ultraviolence.
  80. Orlandreson
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    I'm a huge fan of Lana's...she is probably my favorite artist of all time. For me her debut, Born To Die, was my favorite album of 2012 and Ultraviolence is just as good of an album, if not better. Its a perfect blend of pop, indie rock, alternative and blues.
  81. denismathias
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    It's solid, consistent and has a obscure vibe that fills you up from the beginning to the end. More cohesive than her debut, Ultraviolence presents us a less confusing Lana Del Rey that has found her sound and created an album that can surprise you and captive you at the same time.
  82. RonneWesley
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Wonderful album, Lana was responsible for bringing back the 60s and 70s and reinvent an almost "dead" style. The album's production is flawless and the addition of guitars in the music gives life to the music, here Lana risks vocally and offers wonderful soprano, the old feelings still fit in her velvet voice. And the lyrics here are more restrained expression and emotion at the rightWonderful album, Lana was responsible for bringing back the 60s and 70s and reinvent an almost "dead" style. The album's production is flawless and the addition of guitars in the music gives life to the music, here Lana risks vocally and offers wonderful soprano, the old feelings still fit in her velvet voice. And the lyrics here are more restrained expression and emotion at the right times, references to American icons are the basis for the deconstruction of the American dream. Lana did it again.… Expand
  83. ItaloSerrano
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence brings depth and beauty lyrics mixed with resonant and unique melodies. Although an melodic album, Lana give us quite a relaxing and natural time. There's a truly sense of emotional experience at Lana's new album that rings clear in her voice and her simple but solid songs.
  84. Summerboy
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Só confirmou que é a rainha indie. Pefeito do começo ao fim, uma coleção de hinos como Sad Girl, Old Money, West Coast, Is This Happiness, Shades Of Cool... E claro, Ultraviolence. O melhor álbum de 2014.
  85. cadmus2166
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence is an extremely cohesive and coherently themed album. The album flows along well in Lana Del Rey's self-described narco-swing style of music, while her songs retain the darker topics that originated in Born To Die and Paradise. An extremely enjoyable album.
  86. Drakulka
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Only one word - EXCELLENT! This album is a true masterpiece. Lana Del Rey has really grown up in every aspect. She's so much more confident about her vocal performance, the songs are way more mature, than on Born To Die. The mood is great and the production is gorgeous! It was really worth all that hype, that Ultraviolence created. And I'm very happy, that we have got such a different andOnly one word - EXCELLENT! This album is a true masterpiece. Lana Del Rey has really grown up in every aspect. She's so much more confident about her vocal performance, the songs are way more mature, than on Born To Die. The mood is great and the production is gorgeous! It was really worth all that hype, that Ultraviolence created. And I'm very happy, that we have got such a different and eclectic artist like Lana Del Rey.… Expand
  87. BobTurn
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Beautiful record. No need to analyze everything like some 2nd year college literature class. Turn off the computer, close your eyes and listen! Magic.
  88. violaxxoo
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    很欣慰在我以为BTD会成为绝唱的时候打雷又交出了一张完美的答卷。延续她惯有的恋父、毒品以及各种性暗示，这张专辑打造出了一个七十年代纸醉金迷的世界，完整性更甚BTD。我很害怕这张砖会出现比Yayo还不堪入耳的歌曲，还好现在yayo保住了打雷最难听的歌的地位。每首歌歌词都值得细细品味，没有像黑暗天堂一样乏善可陈的空洞悲伤。打雷说这张专辑会更黑暗更戏剧性，她做到了，每首歌都像一部值得回味的电影。打雷没有花哨的动作，爱她的人都是爱她的音乐。很欣慰在我以为BTD会成为绝唱的时候打雷又交出了一张完美的答卷。延续她惯有的恋父、毒品以及各种性暗示，这张专辑打造出了一个七十年代纸醉金迷的世界，完整性更甚BTD。我很害怕这张砖会出现比Yayo还不堪入耳的歌曲，还好现在yayo保住了打雷最难听的歌的地位。每首歌歌词都值得细细品味，没有像黑暗天堂一样乏善可陈的空洞悲伤。打雷说这张专辑会更黑暗更戏剧性，她做到了，每首歌都像一部值得回味的电影。打雷没有花哨的动作，爱她的人都是爱她的音乐。
  89. NOD
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Even though the album doesn't contain big hits like Summertime sadness or Born to die, there is no question that Ultraviolence is a masterpiece. One of those rare albums where most songs are amazing and providing something special.
  90. tricck
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Is Del Rey's best album so far,more cohesive than Born To Die.She is much more mature in this album, with strong lyrics and strong vocals.She came to make a difference in the music industry and this new album is the proof of it.
  91. Hiru-kun
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    One of Lana's most personal Album, in my opinion. Great melodies, great lyrics, great singer.You can feel the emotion in her voice from the first song until the last, and you simply can't get bored of it, because each time you listen to the songs, you fell in love even more.

    This Album only confirms that Lana really is the Queen of Indie Pop.
  92. Annderson
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfect album from Lana Del Rey, reflexive, calm, spiritual, hot as ice and cold as fire, the entire album takes us to Del Rey's world, the production from Dan Auerbach brings a different face to the album, it makes it even better than Lana's last albums: Born to Die and it's re-release: Paradise. Since the beginning of the record, the music attracts you and makes you go to the deep old and surf rock from the West Coast, traveling to the jazz air from the Brooklyn, after it takes us to the Latin-American inspired America and finally to the Florida, it makes you feel like you're listening to a new album every time, the highlights of the album are for sure the polemic, sad and depressive but at the same time with a lot of soul and love, the title song, Ultraviolence, a potential single, also Shades of Cool and Brooklyn Baby that are perfect opposites, West Coast ia a musical monster, perfect, universal and harmonic song. Also Pretty When You Cry, a lovely song about a man and the ambitious Money Power Glory, also don't forget the beautiful and soft Black Beauty from Deluxe Edition and the very cool Florida Kilos who sounds like a song that Lizzy Grant would have written and sung before she was Lana Del Rey.… Expand
  93. gamias1
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    The record is great and it is way better than "Born to Die". Lana's voice is stunning and I love the orchestration. Also the great Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys produces the majority of the songs and helps by playing a variety of instruments. It's a must buy for both Lana's fans.
  94. JotaBrasil
    Jul 11, 2014
    7
    Foi assim que eu comecei o Primeira Impressão de Born to Die em 2012:

    "Para tentar fazer a resenha do álbum de estréia de Lana Del Rey, Born to Die, é necessário seguir uma linha de raciocínio: Lana Del Rey é a versão em um mundo paralelo da Adele. Lana Del Rey é uma artista fabricada, dark, plastificada, indie, misteriosa, melancólica. Enquanto Adele seria a versão de um dos filmes de    Foi assim que eu comecei o Primeira Impressão de Born to Die em 2012:

    "Para tentar fazer a resenha do álbum de estréia de Lana Del Rey, Born to Die, é necessário seguir uma linha de raciocínio: Lana Del Rey é a versão em um mundo paralelo da Adele. Lana Del Rey é uma artista fabricada, dark, plastificada, indie, misteriosa, melancólica. Enquanto Adele seria a versão de um dos filmes de Woody Allen, Lana seria a David Lynch. Tão diferentes, tão geniais."

    Quase dois anos e meio depois é preciso pegar a linha de raciocínio dessa introdução/definição em relação à comparação ao cinema para entender o novo álbum da Lana Del Rey. Anteriormente, a cantora era uma personagem de si mesmo desenhada exageradamente com cores fortes (como em Cidade dos Sonhos) para "chamar" atenção para sua música e, obviamente, para ela mesma. Depois de conquistar essa atenção, negativa ou positiva, Lana pode deixar de lado suas amarras mais pesadas, tirar a maquiagem mais forte e tirar as roupas de festa e ser uma cantora mais real (como em Blue Jasmine), mesmo sem perder a áurea que encantou os fãs. O resultado dessa nova/velha Lana Del Rey está impresso em Ultraviolence.

    O grande resultado do caminho percorrido por Lana está na sua sonoridade: enquanto Born to Die tinha uma construção sombriamente pomposa e estilizada com um verniz comercial-que-não-quer-ser-comercial, Ultraviolence é naturalmente sombrio, mais cru na sua concepção e continua com o verniz, mas com um brilho mais fosco. Lana parece mostrar com mais afinco quais são as suas reais influências originais e não apenas usá-las como temperos especiais. Por isso, Ultraviolence é um álbum basicamente de indie rock com adições de pop ao contrário do antecessor que era um trabalho pop indie com toques de rock. A responsabilidade vem do produtor Dan Auerbach, vocalista da banda The Black Keys, que dá para o trabalho uma cara, não apenas mais rock, mas, também, mais crua, mais simplista, mais real e mais contida. Assinando mais da metade das faixas de Ultraviolence, Dan não esquece de respeitar de deixar as características marcantes da cantora como o lado sombrio, a melancolia, a delicada psicopatia que emana dela com toques de uma beleza pálida e triste. Todavia, devido aos trabalhos magníficos de instrumentalização em todas as faixas, em especial, das inserções das guitarras, a sonoridade aqui ganha uma atmosfera mais real e orgânica se transformando em um trabalho aflito e inquietante. E tudo isso, pasmem, é muito bom. Infelizmente, nem tudo são rosas em Ultraviolence.

    Vocalmente, Lana deve ser sempre elogiada ou criticada já que a sua voz, mais que outras cantoras, é uma de suas características que defini ela e a sua personalidade. Porém, não podemos negar que, em Ultraviolence, podemos ouvir claramente a "evolução" da cantora que escolhe um caminho bem diferente do que fez em Born to Die: em vez de apostar em performances mais encorpadas e poderosas como uma cantora de uma big band sombria, Lana se torna mais visceral apostando em na versatilidade de sua voz usando o tom mais agudo e, alguns momentos, a sua faceta mais suave (quase um falar em alguns momentos). Isso dá para Lana uma atmosfera de acordo com a vibe da sua sonoridade: delicada e mais frágil no sentido de ser mais real e tocável. Provavelmente, muitos não vão gostar, por motivos diversos, mas como eu sempre admiro quem se arrisca em buscar uma evolução na sua jornada artística, eu dou uma avaliação positiva no geral. O que grande problema de Ultraviolence é o seu teor lirico. Sim, querido leitor, Lana continua em sua batalha quase épica para mostrar o lado sombrio da vida, mas com toda a beleza melancólica que um dia de frio pode trazer. Estão lá os homens perigosos, as drogas, as luzes da cidade, os carros antigos, as referências underground e a narradora presa em um filme noir. Todavia, ao contrário dos trabalhos anteriores, falta uma força motriz por trás das faixas que deixa o resultado final abaixo do esperado. Talvez em buscas de soar mais contida, Lana se despe de uma criação mais abundante de suas letras e, apesar de ser uma mudança interessante, faz com que parte da sua personalidade seja corrompida. Repito: não é ruim, pois, ao longo do tempo, ela tende a refinar cada vez mais. Os grande destaques do álbum ficam por conta das faixas a grandiosa Cruel World, Ultraviolence que ganha pontos surpreendentes em mostrar uma situação de abuso contra a mulher de uma maneira bem imparcial, o single Shades Of Cool, a enigmática Money Power Glory e a melhor do álbum fica a cargo da sensacional Old Money. Depois de ouvir Ultraviolence, acredito que o álbum tem tudo para poder marcar a recente história da música, ser um sucesso comercial e até de critica e o, mais importante, ser o começo de uma nova fase na carreira de Lana que espero seja tão prolifera quanto ao do Woody Allen e não como a do David Lynch.    … Expand
  95. happily123
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    This is a labor of those that you hear every hundred years. Lana has once again demonstrated his talent by putting all their criticism, emotions and behaviors in profound and unique lyrics. Not to mention the vocals on the album, this woman's voice sounds like that of an angel, it seems somewhat superficial... **** this is one of the best albums of the year, I feel in the clouds listening to him
  96. Italian10
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    " ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " BY POP SUPERSTAR LANA DEL REY IS A " VERY CLASSIC , STYLIST , AND MASTERFUL CD ". DEL REY HAS " GROWN AND CHANGED ALOT AS A POP ARTIST ON THIS CD ". ALTHOUGH ALOT OF THE MUSIC IS " TERMED BY MANY FANS AS DARK AND SLOW MOVING"-- IN A " FUNNY SAME SENSE THE MUSIC IS VERY " CLASSIC AND STYLIST "- ( AS IS DEL REY AS A SUPERIOR MUSIC ARTIST ). BEING A " HUGE DEL" ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " BY POP SUPERSTAR LANA DEL REY IS A " VERY CLASSIC , STYLIST , AND MASTERFUL CD ". DEL REY HAS " GROWN AND CHANGED ALOT AS A POP ARTIST ON THIS CD ". ALTHOUGH ALOT OF THE MUSIC IS " TERMED BY MANY FANS AS DARK AND SLOW MOVING"-- IN A " FUNNY SAME SENSE THE MUSIC IS VERY " CLASSIC AND STYLIST "- ( AS IS DEL REY AS A SUPERIOR MUSIC ARTIST ). BEING A " HUGE DEL REY FAN I'M " VERY PROUD OF LANA DEL REY " IN " ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " DEL REY IS TAKING " GROWING ALOT AND TAKING HUGE STEPS TOWARDS BECOMING A " POP MUSIC ICON " !!… Expand
  97. MariEullalia
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    It's an album that does not have a very wide variety different songs. But lyrically is wonderful and rich.
    Lana could do something to the previous level, but with more mastery. It's a beautiful album and will undoubtedly still far, wait a Grammy nomination, and it deserves a lot. All involved are to be congratulated.
  98. remmiwskao
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Upon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for theUpon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for the rest of the record; a slow burning song featuring purposely-imperfect vocals that forces the listener to experience the hurt and dystopian world that Del Rey does. This is nothing new – Born To Die provided the same offering – however the subdued tone of Ultraviolence is much more fitting with its oppressed and dark thematic nature.

    Elsewhere, lead single, ‘West Coast’ provides a relatively upbeat and gritty sound in comparison to the rest of the album, and ‘Money Power Glory’ showcases Del Rey’s unique and astounding vocal range. ‘F***** My Way To the Top’ demonstrates that – unlike Born To Die – less is more, with Del Rey’s silk-like vocals floating above a pulsing beat and faint guitar strums. ‘Old Money’ is the most Lana Del Rey song that Lana Del Rey has ever made; an absolutely stunning ode 1960s America with herself reminiscing the “sunset, small towns… red racing cars”, and ‘Flipside’, a slow-burning Western-influenced track which – had it been around during the 90s – would have been perfect for the epic yet tragic final scene of Thelma & Louise.

    The album is not without its flaws, however; Del Rey’s cover of ‘The Other Woman’ doesn’t fit whatsoever with the atmosphere the rest of the album has conjured up until that closing track, and provides an incredibly underwhelmed finish to an album that sounded well thought out. Some of the lyrics are questionable and grow irritating, such as Del Rey repeating "dope and diamonds" sixteen - yes, sixteen - times during 'Money Power Glory', and there are certain tracks that beg for more of a climax than they are given.

    Ultraviolence, then, is an overall winner; the stripped-back, low-key and understated burning progressions of the songs create an intense, unique and totally encapsulating experience. Whilst there are missteps, it is a massive step forward for an artist that is consistently panned for being a one-time act.    … Expand
  99. Waffles09
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Lana's new album proved she's alternative music's queen. Her collaboration with Auerbach is just comparable to Adele's collaboration with Epworth. Pure magic. This only shows Del Rey will be around us for a long time, and will be remembered as one of the greatest talents of the century.
  100. tearsofmarilyn
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Ultraviolence is like a rare work of art that everyone should have at home. Never once something seemed so poetic and touching. Lana shows us what some already knew a few years she came to stay.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 9, 2014
    78
    A shake up in the lyric department would be nice to see next time around, but on this outing Lana Del Rey is able to sell it with striking vocal performances and breathtaking compositions.
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  2. Mojo
    Aug 20, 2014
    60
    While her David Lynch qualities remain, there's also something of the masochistic Lars Von Trier heroine in the resigned drowse of these songs. [Sep 2014, p.92]
  3. No Ripcord
    Aug 4, 2014
    70
    Underwhelming ending aside, it’s fair to say that Del Rey (and her collaborators) have more than risen to the challenge of keeping her a part of the pop culture conversation, for all the right reasons.
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