Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.
by Lana Del Rey
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9.4

Universal acclaim- based on 821 Ratings

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  1. kevdayray
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Intelligent and deeply thoughtful. Brave with no care to follow a trend of radio friendly music.
  2. Lanasbeech
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Easily one of her best albums ever ! Constantly outdoing herself iktr. Bravo Lana
  3. williamfcastro
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Este es probablemente el mejor trabajo discográfico de Lana Del Rey en años, sus sonidos nos recuerdan sus epocas en las qie era bien recibida comercialmente peeo poco aclamada por la crítica de manera injusta. Peppers, Taco Truck X VB, Sweet, Paris, Texas y Let The Light in son canciones que pasaran a la posteridad por su calidad y por todo aquello que nos recuerda.
  4. Micdelrey2
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Ocean Blvd definitely became one of my favorites from Lana del Rey, she continues to making art and I am in love with every song on this album. Taco Truck x VB is so beautiful, the best creation she has ever made.
  5. anarkhan
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    She is just making art.Imagine she inspires many artists that they were biggest fan of her at the beginning
  6. Sabrijaber
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Ah! What can I say? Her best album, period. Very mature at so many levels. From A-Z. P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
  7. Eloskaa
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    In my honest opinion, this album proves everyone who doubted her wrong! It is constantly getting better with every listening session... There is no surprise that she outdid herself again! It is her most personal and self-critical album to date but it manages to carry tons of emotions that send shivers down my spine. Congratulations Lana! You really did THAT! God bless Lana because sheIn my honest opinion, this album proves everyone who doubted her wrong! It is constantly getting better with every listening session... There is no surprise that she outdid herself again! It is her most personal and self-critical album to date but it manages to carry tons of emotions that send shivers down my spine. Congratulations Lana! You really did THAT! God bless Lana because she saves us with such perfect music!… Expand
  8. Oscales
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    On the first few listens I think this I Lana’s best album yet. It’s so endearing, heartfelt and best of all FUN. Proves she can make another high quality record like NFR!
  9. Danijelurvc
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    OH MY GOD this album is perfect. The balance between slow and fast songs its godly taco truck is mind blowing!
  10. Btvlchs
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Her best album to date, full of her most characteristic sounds, but mixed and reloaded of some beats that I didn’t expected from her. Amazing. 10/10
  11. Pablito2137
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing album. Lana another time have proved how amazing songwriter and artist she is
  12. Artaas
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This album is .... haunting .
    The hauntingness starts with the grants when the piano starts coming in and then throughout the record the haunting gets mixed with sweetness , joy , laughter , craziness and what is everywhere in the record ... beauty . Features different styles and different sounds and easily some of Lana's most unique vocal performances ever and some of her best written    This album is .... haunting .
    The hauntingness starts with the grants when the piano starts coming in and then throughout the record the haunting gets mixed with sweetness , joy , laughter , craziness and what is everywhere in the record ... beauty . Features different styles and different sounds and easily some of Lana's most unique vocal performances ever and some of her best written songs ever . The features really add setting to the album eventhough they don't have the biggest part in the songs . It's dark at some point while bright at the other point just like the feeling the album cover gives us and the photoshoots .    … Expand
  13. 4dwlrey
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    UMA EXPERIÊNCIA MUSICAL UNICA E INCRÍVEL LANA DEL REY ACABA DE ESCREVER UM NOVO CLÁSSICO PARA SUA DISCOGRAFIA
  14. estannoe
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    OMG! Lana Del Rey you did it baby!, the production and lyrics on this album are amazing.
    Honestly one of my favorites of Lana.
  15. popuripop
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, the best album since NFR. Every truck in this album is sound different from the other but they connects together when you hear them
  16. AdrielAdms
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Mais uma obra de arte! Ela pede pra não ser esquecida e preciso dizer que agora já é muito tarde para esquecer o rastro intoxicante deixado na indústria musical por Lana Del Rey.
  17. Urfriendlykj
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    She came back better than ever outselling all of the careers are claiming back her spot of beingn alt god. End of discussion.
  18. Erik28
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    QUEEN, MOTHER, this album is one of the top three of her entire discography she really experimented a lot with this album and the paris texas sample is amazing, AOTY
  19. EdnaldoTop
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    álbum muito bom, como sempre inovando na indústria, taco truck x vb melhor música desse álbum.
  20. PKikionis
    Mar 24, 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!
  21. miagoth
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Did You Know That there's a tunnel under ocean blvd definitely drank from the source of NFR being thus their second best album
  22. davidaguirrezr
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    It's just her, she doesn't have to hide anything, get to know me, accept me if you like it.
  23. JoePb
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    What a beautiful album! From beggining to end this masterpiece just proves how talented Lana Del Rey is as a lyricist and a singer. The way she can make everything sound so different yet so cohesive never fails to surprise me. Well done Lana you just did it again! Another masterpiece
  24. ConnorMc
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Another absolutely phenomenal album from Lana Del Rey. Every album LDR seems to amaze me.
  25. LucasAG
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    That"s more an incredible Lana's album. This time, more challenging and innovative!
  26. Hugoal18
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Uma obra prima, Lana Del Rey você conseguiu novamente! Sempre entregando qualidade em todos os trabalhos que faz e esse foi mais um!
  27. NickCavazos
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    An amazing collection of songs that have such emotional honesty behind them. Her vocals are sweeter than ever and she only gets better with each album. “Fishtail”, “Let The Light In”, and “Candy Necklace” ft. Jon Batiste are among my favorites on first listen.
  28. aledell
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    i really loved this album, it’s a pure masterpiece and lana has been excellent
  29. yat
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana really outdid herself in this album, is soo good and is like nfr and lust for life had a child.… Expand
  30. loverinthefoyer
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana Del Rey once again has blown me away. Ocean Blvd is an album designed for her fans, with touches of sounds you'd find on her older works, accompanied by brand new sounds that haven't been heard ever before. This album combines the poetic lyricism from Blue Banisters, the mellowness of Chemtrails Over The Country Club, the coolness of NFR, the fun of Lust For Life, the mystique ofLana Del Rey once again has blown me away. Ocean Blvd is an album designed for her fans, with touches of sounds you'd find on her older works, accompanied by brand new sounds that haven't been heard ever before. This album combines the poetic lyricism from Blue Banisters, the mellowness of Chemtrails Over The Country Club, the coolness of NFR, the fun of Lust For Life, the mystique of Honeymoon, the grittiness of Ultraviolence, and the glamour of Born To Die into one magnificent record. Some may not understand it, but none can deny the quality of this record.… Expand
  31. andb6
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best albums she ever wrote right behind NFR. All the tracks make sense in the album, no skips. Lana knows how to do Lana.
  32. pablo_sg
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    IT'S SO **** GOOD, I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH. I'VE BEEN CRYING A LOT AND SHAKING MY F****** ASS AT THE SAME TIME. LOVE U, LANITA
  33. ju444es
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    I really didn’t except Lana to deliver this much tbh. Those 3 last songs really caught me off guard and i loved it! Hyperpop/trap beat lana will always be my fave. Peppers is imo top 5 of her discography, it’s so fun and you can tell lana HAD fun creating it!
  34. californialana3
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing album Lana you did it again, the way every song takes you to another world, she’s just explaining how she feels rn a mix of sadness with happiness, but more with happiness, cause she feels good rn and started to love her new version of herself.
  35. a_sol
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Incredibly beautiful and touching. Lana delivers an album that will enchant you, and remind you why you listen to her music.
  36. Anthony0621
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    It is definitely a perfect album, which tells us Lana’s life story and her attitude towards death. Songs of this album really touch me and make me want to cry.
  37. Aprilosoak
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    The production, the lyricism, the vocals they’re all so good and perfect.
  38. Nescau09
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    a melhor de todas q venha o grammy rainha de mais um dos melhores albuns simplesmente perfeito
  39. RafaelLamego
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana, once again, presents us with an album that was born classic. She is naked talking about her feelings, insecurities and truths. Melodically surprising and experimental. She is a living legend. Thank you God for living in the same era as LANA DEL REY.
  40. LordNaxus
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Ocean Blvd is an album you just have to listen carefully with the lyrics in hand. The concept she used fits with all the poetry she puts in. Maybe her most personal, cohesive and deep work yet! Bravo Lana!
  41. luisfranciscopw
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito como sempre. Sempre acho que ela não vai se superar, mas ela sempre vem e se supera. É muito bom ser fã de um ser iluminado assim.
  42. nicolasboris
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jesus… What can I say? Maybe one of the bestest albums from Lana since NFR!… Expand
  43. Allanvig99
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Achei esse álbum perfeito, adorei A&W, Taco Truck X VB é incrivelmente psicodélica e experimental, Did you know that there's ocean blvd é lindíssima, achei que ela sintetizou toda carreira nesse álbum, com músicas cheias de beats, remetendo aos álbuns antigos da carreira, as letras sombrias que lembram ultraviolence, as referências ao Norman **** Rockwell! simplesmente perfeito!
  44. 12manucasta12
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    these songs are just so magical and dreamy. Kinda make me go to a enchanted forest. I love u lana, and I love ur art
  45. mouadd
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This is album became an instant classic (at least to me). Lana made sure to stay true to herself and her roots in this record. The production was done beautifully, she successfully mixed and matched different genres and created something beautiful.
  46. Tucchins
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Mindblowing, emotional, totally unique, perfect, no skips, exceptional, AOTY
  47. guycalledpatri
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    11 years into her career, she still manages to reinvent herself. Poetry mixed with a hauntingly beautiful voice. Very well done Lana.
  48. 12manucasssta
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    i love you Lana, this album is beautifully perfect. Love u and all the team that worked on this one
  49. alfredo_acosta
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    She did it again. 10/10 album no skips. I also love that the songs are long and don't follow the typically 2 and a half minute radio friendly duration
  50. forgptone
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    in my opinion, her best album. brilliant and mature. Paris, Texas supremacy oc!
  51. violets_roses
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    she ate fr, i love everything abt it, she made a masterpiece
    the storytelling is just impeccable, fingertips lyric wise is one of her best and so is kintsugi
    i love it cause she takes the best elements from her past albums and put them all but it also has new things that makes this record amazing if that makes sense
  52. samtribs
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    beautiful album. lana strikes once again. carefully crafted, whilst catering to her long lasting fans.
  53. adilsonmello
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Incrível, mais um trabalho impecável de lana del rey, melodias, sonoridade e LETRAS impecáveis, um clássico moderno
  54. itsmiguelbee
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    she is mother and continues to provide for us, her children. taco truck is my fav
  55. Belair2014
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Incredible, jaw-dropping, amazing and everything similar to this words. Best Album of The Year.
  56. francisss
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    now this is just CVVVVNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
  57. FreecheckKing
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Feels like a greatest hits compilation as each song HITS in a different way. NFR was her peak but this is a great successor in many ways
  58. Pangel97
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    An amazing album that is full of frank and touching lyrics. Lana does not stop developing her skills in writing poetic songs. Opening her soul to the outside, Lana remains so mysterious and unattainable. Isn't this the art.
  59. Damn_Papa
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Second my favourite Lana’s album. Deserves Grammy. My top 3 songs: Candy necklace, A&W, Paris, Taxes. Whole album is beautiful and I love it so much so far
  60. troubledbyu
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    album of the year. i like it. lana queen
  61. julienn
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    another masterpiece added to her discographyy It deserves album of the year
  62. quaylerxia
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    honestly her best album yet, a mix of blue banisters and honeymoon, pure perfection
  63. liauw
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    this is will really be my favorite album the music itself match with me and i really like it
  64. giampieroamg
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Just amazing. Lyrically and instrumentally flawless. Very personal. You have a song for every taste. I felt identified with most of the lyrics. Made me cry, laugh, get angry, dance, etc. Thank you Lana!
  65. kintsugies
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    going down in history as one of the best albums of the 2020s, if not the entire century, if not of all time. this is the epitome of lana del rey compressed into 1 hour and 17 minutes of pure art in all forms
  66. Modey_0
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe that this is her most personal album and we can hear all of her previous ones in this one… Expand
  67. imaginist
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana has always talked about wanting to turn her life into a work of art, and that’s what she continues to do again and again. Not a single skip on this album.
  68. Uyuy
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    A return to glory, surpassing all expectations since her last two bodies of work. Amazing!
  69. joaozimdasplays
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    INCREDIBLE. We can feel the inside Lana. Her feelings and emotions. All of that with an extraordinary instrumental and many kinds of music. A masterpiece in the world of music.
  70. notdonjulio
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Literally just listen to the track titled Fishtail and you will understand.
  71. julionolascoos
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Profundo, Sombrio, Perturbador. Profano

    Magnífico. isso é um trabalho artístico, o resto é conversa.
  72. Santgr
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana es un icono desde hace casi 13 años y nos demuestra con Did You Know Than There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd que fue elaborado de una manera exquisita en todos los sentidos, instrumental, arreglos, melodías, puentes y por supuesto la magnífica e inigualable voz Lana del Rey.… Expand
  73. Gianni1997
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Her strongest, boldest, and most personal album yet. Love the diverse music and melody styles as well. This album is a great addition to her already strong discography.
  74. Pandaberry
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Honest, emotional and spiritual. Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard is another great work from Lana Del Rey!
  75. Blaiseeyy
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time in my opinion it is so cohesive at the start and then the ending three songs just bring down the roof ...... The whole album is a masterpiece AOTY
  76. jainee
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    The best album after born to die and ultraviolence. It shows another side of Lana and some song are surely not what she'd done before
  77. Benz74
    Mar 27, 2023
    7
    LDR fans are divided in three camps: those that prefer early era Lana (marked by collaborations with Rick Nowels), those that prefer more recent piano ballad, Americana folk music Lana (marked by collaborations with Jack Antonoff), and those that find total bliss in both. I'm in the former camp. I still enjoy all her albums. This one is her most piano-driven and clocking at anLDR fans are divided in three camps: those that prefer early era Lana (marked by collaborations with Rick Nowels), those that prefer more recent piano ballad, Americana folk music Lana (marked by collaborations with Jack Antonoff), and those that find total bliss in both. I'm in the former camp. I still enjoy all her albums. This one is her most piano-driven and clocking at an overlwhelming 1 hour 17 minutes, it drags in the middle. Also baffling are the additions of not one, but two Christian "sermon" interludes. The first one feels too preachy and totally out of place for this formerly religious fan, and the other one showcases Jon Baptiste's laugh and a Pink Floyd-ish instrumental reminiscent of the Great Gig in the Sky. That one I can live with. The album ends with a strange remix of 2019's Venice B. VB was my favorite track from Norman F Rockwell, but seems to be inserted here to boost ratings for the album from people that haven't heard NFR (which is the superior album, in my opinion).

    Favorite tracks: A&W, Grandfather please stand..., Did You Know That There's a Tunnel...    … Expand
  78. RK13
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    There are definitely top tier sections of this album. The Grants - A&W and Fishtail - Taco Truck x VB are the best tracks. The album is definitely ethereal, and is more interesting version of Honeymoon. The album has a tendency to merge into one song in the middle section upon first listen, but I am hopeful that it will grow on me.
  79. limaonade
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é divino! Desde as composições, até o instrumental delicado e a voz ainda mais perfeita da Lana. Um dos trabalhos mais corajosos e bem feitos da dela, com letras marcantes e emocionantes. Assim como NFR, esse álbum vai se destacar cada vez mais na discografia como um dos pilares da carreira.
  80. AmericanSkins
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Sorry I doubted you Lana, first rating was 1, second was 6 and now unequivocally 10, that let’s me know that it is as divisive as it should be as a global artistic statement in this climate, whilst I am inclined to agree that some songs could do with a little pruning, no one would have told Leonard Cohen to trim a track, and the moments of genius are what secures a legacy and a reputationSorry I doubted you Lana, first rating was 1, second was 6 and now unequivocally 10, that let’s me know that it is as divisive as it should be as a global artistic statement in this climate, whilst I am inclined to agree that some songs could do with a little pruning, no one would have told Leonard Cohen to trim a track, and the moments of genius are what secures a legacy and a reputation for greatness, in this case particularly on ‘A&W’ which stands with her finest works and the hook “This is the experience of being an American Whore” has given Taylor Swift’s “Karma is a cat purring in my lap cos it loves me” a run for it’s money as lyric of the year, the melodramatically orchestrated title track is a grower, ‘The Grants’ with it’s beautiful refrain “I’m gonna take mine of you with me” and the whimsical ‘Paris, Texas’ with SYML of ‘Where’s My Love’ fame. Rock on Lana.… Expand
  81. heitorlopees
    Mar 29, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poucas músicas se salvam nesse álbum, assim como em Chemtrails, a Lana parece repetir uma fórmula simples de músicas a base de pianos e melodias chatas.… Expand
  82. Walter_Ortega
    Mar 25, 2023
    1
    The second album in a row with only piano and almost no drums. Listening is very boring, you fall asleep to the songs. There are some good songs on the album, the rest I didn't like. Soon she will switch to a whisper and will sing like that. I'm a Lana fan, but the last 2 albums suck. I need drums, it would be much better that way. Some songs have them, and they are very good.
  83. jarvis2202
    Mar 26, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve been listening to Lana since 2010. I’ve loved almost all of her albums but unfortunately this one is by far the worst. Her last 3 albums seem extremely repetitive. With this album, the songs all sound EXACTLY the same. They are, in my opinion, plain boring. Don’t get me wrong, most of her lyrics are great but just the way they are sang and the tracks produced are not good. Instead of singing it’s like she’s whispering. There’s no beat, no rhythm, no catch. It’s just piano. I wish she would stop singing like this and add instruments to her songs. I was so excited for this album. I am unbelievably disappointed.… Expand
  84. iamlr
    Mar 24, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring. Bloated. Repetitive. Overrated. She copied Lorde once again. So sick of this overrated fad… Expand
  85. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 23, 2023
    6
    admirable
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    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  86. lovemusic123
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    es el mejor álbum de lana en la actualidad, las letras, el ritmo, los samples, TODO es perfecto, cada referencia dentro del el y por dios Taco Truck x VB es el mejooooor
  87. samueldelrey
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    I’m putting a 10 bc lana is my favorite artist and I wouldn’t want to destroy her score but it her worst album she needs to start make good music again
  88. max683
    Mar 24, 2023
    5
    This is not her best work, but is still a pleasant enough listen. Some highlights include the titled track and The Grants.
  89. Clonedaddy
    May 5, 2023
    1
    The only good thing I can say about this album is that it is consistent. I did not like any of it. Slow, moody, borrowed themes and ultimately pointless.
  90. Killrose
    Mar 27, 2023
    4
    Boring. 6hu7. Yvhyh7 uhuh7h7. Yhyv. Gvtct. Ybyhyh6gt ygyhuhh7hy ybyhuhuh6h7hf
  91. Sixthirty76
    Apr 26, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her past three albums are boring and sound the same. Dealer is the only song that is worth listening to. Imagine wasting money and time on these garbages.… Expand
  92. Melomano13
    May 19, 2023
    3
    El problema con este álbum es que no es malo es muy aburrido y con cero evolución a sus trabajos anteriores.
  93. Janini
    Jun 4, 2023
    1
    This professional's work leaves much to be desired. Despite attempting to convey a nostalgic and authentic aesthetic, their efforts feel forced and lacking in sincerity. Although they try to create a personal connection with their clients, their results are superficial and lack emotional depth. They seem more interested in maintaining an appearance of authenticity than providing genuineThis professional's work leaves much to be desired. Despite attempting to convey a nostalgic and authentic aesthetic, their efforts feel forced and lacking in sincerity. Although they try to create a personal connection with their clients, their results are superficial and lack emotional depth. They seem more interested in maintaining an appearance of authenticity than providing genuine and meaningful service. Their lack of evolution and creativity is reflected in their work, which falls short in terms of quality and originality. Their supposed biographical closeness and sincerity appear to be more of a strategy to attract clients rather than a genuine expression of their talent. In summary, this fictional professional is a disappointment and falls short in terms of authenticity and quality in their work… Expand
  94. deaconljp
    Jul 16, 2023
    0
    The album is so bland I could barely get through the entire album the only good song is A&W and the only thing that makes it good is the second half of the song! Don’t waste your time with this album just listen to NFR or Chemtrails ! It’s just not worth it !
  95. Ricko
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Lana Del Rey is one of the most prolific and high quality artists to hit the mainstream over the last 10 years or so. She's always got something interesting to say and delivers it in a style she has made her own. This album is a grower and it is still revealing itself to me. At it's best, this album is peak Del Rey but it has to be said there is a bit of filler here that could do withLana Del Rey is one of the most prolific and high quality artists to hit the mainstream over the last 10 years or so. She's always got something interesting to say and delivers it in a style she has made her own. This album is a grower and it is still revealing itself to me. At it's best, this album is peak Del Rey but it has to be said there is a bit of filler here that could do with trimming. If you take "Chemtrails..", "Blue Bannisters" and this album, you could get 2 top class albums out of them. As it stands, we have 3 really good ones that continue to bear fruit long after their initial releases. "Paris, Texas" and "Let the Light In" are the standout highlights but it's an album that most definitely deserves the listeners attention.… Expand
  96. RobbieCope
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    A beautiful record, and perhaps Lana's first challenging listen. Despite some sweeping, gorgeous moments, the track list feels a bit messy. The songs at the end, especially Fishtail and Peppers, should have been worked in earlier in the album, to break up some of the soft/quiet monotony of ballad after ballad. The Judah Smith interlude serves this purpose now, but is superfluous; if it hadA beautiful record, and perhaps Lana's first challenging listen. Despite some sweeping, gorgeous moments, the track list feels a bit messy. The songs at the end, especially Fishtail and Peppers, should have been worked in earlier in the album, to break up some of the soft/quiet monotony of ballad after ballad. The Judah Smith interlude serves this purpose now, but is superfluous; if it had been 1 minute long, maybe it wouldn't feel so offensive, but at over 4 minutes it's a delete/skip for me; I don't need to be yelled at by a preacher. The songs surrounding it, however, are pretty amazing. A&W is one of her best songs, and Candy Necklace is a creeping, at times dissonant, grower of a song, needing a few listens to truly open up. Paris, Texas is cinematic and gorgeous, as is Grandfather, a track in which she (finally?) responds to accusations that she's a manufactured pop star (though I think it's safe to say those accusations ceased at some point in the last decade.) Other highlights include opener The Grants and Kintsugi. As Lana's ninth (or arguably TWELFTH) album, it's impressive that she's still creating these cultural touchstones and pushing into new directions, mining more deeply into her soul and sharing her melancholy without as much sugar-coating as before. And she's still having some fun, subverting expectations and making callbacks to her own past work. My hope is that her future work is a little less bloated and a little more cohesive than this, but still, this is a gorgeous achievement.… Expand
  97. matthewmirliani
    Mar 25, 2023
    9
    This is not an original thought - but it’s her most exciting work since NFR, perhaps one of her most confident records. “The Grants” and “Kintsugi” contain some of the most stunning work Del Rey has ever done. The album harkens back to each of her eras — the Lennonesque duets of Lust for Life, the jazziness of Honeymoon, the baroque Americana of NFR.
  98. 0987
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    There are no words left to describe how much I love this woman and her music. Thank you Lana or Lizzy for everything. Just, thank you. The rating itself says enough.
  99. NelsonB
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Uma explosão artística de uma das maiores compositoras do século. Lana caminha entre o terno e profano de uma forma singular, o misto de sentimentos ouvindo esse álbum é inevitável. Em DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE'S A TUNNEL UNDER OCEAN BLVD Del Rey abre a porta das suas lembranças, dores e desejos. É um grito de liberdade em direção ao caos.
  100. BryanDelRey
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Once again, Lana has made and incredible magical album. Just her is capable of create that atmosphere through the journey that hear this album is.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. PopMatters
    May 31, 2023
    70
    Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd is a 16-track, 78-minute album, and some of it will lose even her most ardent fans. Track eight is where it regains itself through the extended metaphor of “Kintsugi”: a Japanese term for a pottery repair technique that calls attention to the crack rather than hides it. .... [After “Margaret”] There are three more tracks, though.
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  2. Uncut
    Apr 13, 2023
    70
    If you've not already bought into the LDR mythos, it's like joining a long-form TV show midway through its difficult fourth season. [Jun 2023, p.26]
  3. Under The Radar
    Apr 12, 2023
    85
    So while Del Rey is still the same sepia-tinted, sun-soaked American aesthete that she once was, there are real lifetime stamps all over Did you know that conjure a biographical sincerity, instigating a personal closeness.
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