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

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  1. amoeba78
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    An album described as wordy and impromptu as she was almost just talking and yet so melodic, divinely mesmerizing welded with heavenly, nostalgic basic piano chords; her vocals whispering in ear like blowing wind but still mind-lingering. This is the kind of music that 50 years later, people will be listening and say it's a classic record. There’s no doubt saying Lana’s the best songwriterAn album described as wordy and impromptu as she was almost just talking and yet so melodic, divinely mesmerizing welded with heavenly, nostalgic basic piano chords; her vocals whispering in ear like blowing wind but still mind-lingering. This is the kind of music that 50 years later, people will be listening and say it's a classic record. There’s no doubt saying Lana’s the best songwriter of the 21st century, and one of the best ones of all time. An icon, worth 10!… Expand
  2. marylinner
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    MEU DEUS!! Isso aqui é uma obra-prima senhor! Ocean Blvd com certeza é o melhor álbum de Lana, aqui tudo está perfeito, seja a produção, o lirismo ou os vocais. Lana Del Rey se superou e novamente nos provou que é uma compositora e artista incrível. Obrigada Deus por me fazer viver na mesma época que Lanita.
  3. 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
  4. vihrodrigo
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    nao gostei, não senti vontade de ouvir ele mais uma vez. Lana você errou aqui
  5. Raull_
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Such an underrated album, deserves a grammy. 10/10, album of the year, She nailed it !!
  6. giahuyyy
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    After months of listening to this album it still feels like the first time. I absolutely adore the instrumental on most of the tracks.
  7. LanaDiva
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    As soon as the third track of this album came out, I knew that Lana was going to reach another peak in her career. LDR made her debut with the song Video Games. At that time, she was a girl who only had love in her eyes. Her concept of love was "You are my heaven". The first album was even called Born to Die, which means Born to Love. A young girl loves passionately, asks what love is inAs soon as the third track of this album came out, I knew that Lana was going to reach another peak in her career. LDR made her debut with the song Video Games. At that time, she was a girl who only had love in her eyes. Her concept of love was "You are my heaven". The first album was even called Born to Die, which means Born to Love. A young girl loves passionately, asks what love is in the world, and knows how to make love between life and death. Underneath the poignancy and heroic romance, it has a somewhat middle-of-the-road feel. Lana's music image can be said to be the ultimate hedonism, Ride and the mv are her important benchmarks, "Dying young and playing hard", she is sitting on the tire, ignoring everything, as if the world is still, like a pendulum Keep shaking forever. Eleven years later, this album marks a key landmark in Lana's life, with the theme of death. But the difference from before is that when Lana talked about death, she was actually talking about love. At the age of 20, she knew what life and death are, and she was somewhat "sorrowful for writing new words". Approaching her forties, after experiencing the death of her relatives, she finally looked back at her surroundings and realized how short life is, and she cannot take a single cloud with her, and can only cherish the memories of good times. The Grants begins with a song that sets the tone, starting from a church hymn, like a carol at a funeral. Lana Del Rey's real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, and she obviously wrote it to her family. Lana's uncle, David Grant, died in 2016 while climbing the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Here is a song by American country singer John Denver, because Denver died of the same accident, and his last name is Denver, which happens to be the capital of Colorado. A stroke of God's will. John Denver expressed his love for his hometown by describing mountains and rivers throughout his life. Here "I'm gonna take mine of you with me" is intertextual with his famous song Country Road Take Me Home. After my death, the only thing that matters is my closest These people, they are my family, and it is obvious that Lana here already considers her lover as family. What a romance and what a change, she used to write about death and love, you are the only one in my life, but she herself is empty, now she understands that her life is enriched and precious by her loved ones, and my The family bloodline has you, and my next life will have you. Kintsugi can be said to be The Grant's sister. She explained in more detail the deaths of three relatives. She only attended the last funeral of her grandmother due to her busy schedule. Kintsugi means that when Japan restores cultural relics, it does not restore the original appearance, but fills it with gold and silver. At the end of the second chorus here, I think it is the most romantic and affectionate love poem written by Lana Del Rey. The death of a loved one and witnessing death will only make you cherish the remaining time and the people in front of you. Lana thought, Jack Donoghue would be The one who accompanies her until the end. Here be with you and Donoghue's trisyllabic and final rhyme fit so well, and the moment she sings his last name is the most soulful tone I've ever heard Lana in her career. Outro's vocal really perfectly expresses the golden shimmer, and even a slightly torn sound in the part of singing Ah reproduces this skill intentionally or unintentionally. These two songs, in my opinion, are a new romantic peak in Lana's career. As a digression, because The Grant wrote about grandmother, the time calculation should also be written for Donoghue. I also listened to Jack Donoghue’s music carelessly before. He is the originator of the experimental music school witch house. He himself is a producer + rapper. In this album Lana has two rap songs for the first time, which shows the influence of her boyfriend on her. Let the Light In, a collaboration with my friend Father John Misty (who I also like very much personally), can be said to be the sequel to Kintsugi, and Bridge is also very full of emotions. Lana thinks about what is the most precious memory because of the death around her, and the other side is forgetting. Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd is a song about forgetting. Under Ocean Avenue, there is an unfinished tunnel. No matter how exquisitely decorated the craftsmen are, it will always be sealed underground. On the surface, this song should be written for ex-boyfriends. The only two promotions for the album were selected at the addresses of the two ex-boyfriends. The shout here is not to forget me, and the surface layer is nostalgia for old love. Harry Nilsson, who appears in this song, I think can be said to be the singer closest to Lana's aesthetic except Billie Holliday. LDR's nostalgia for the golden age of America is an eternal theme throughout his artistic career.… Expand
  8. Danielho
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    This album is a masterpiece. No words to describe how much I’m obsessed with it.
  9. New7York
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of 2023. The story telling is just amazing- how it's like a real tunnel, going from the start, to entering the tunnel, to being in the darkest part in the middle, and then exiting a new person. Kintsugi and Fingertips are such sad songs, I can barely get through them without crying. And then ending the album off with the iconic, "bang bang, kiss kiss" line from Venice **** just felt so heavenly. Rating this album a 10/10 does not even come close to describing how amazing this album truly is to me. This is one of Lana's best works and I am very excited for her next album.… Expand
  10. jimmynecco
    Mar 24, 2023
    9
    É um álbum linear, com muitos pontos altos que compensam as músicas menos afortunadas. A experiência é muito diferente do habitual do que ouvimos de Lana Del Rey, é uma experiência válida mas que não me envolveu 100% do tempo.
  11. repdrink
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    the interludes suck, the songs don't stick like bubblegum. What saves this album is lana del rey's lyricism and her poetic metaphors
  12. eadawdaddw
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of her best works. While the album is a tad bit boring at some parts, she really outdid herself this time.
  13. Guilfl
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    One of lana del rey's best work, unattainable something incredible like all her albums, but something more mature and different from her older works, the poetry, the instrumentals, her vocals.
  14. oeudaniel
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Obra de arte. Álbum mais pessoal da carreira e unicamente vulnerável, explícito e coeso.
  15. Andremaf
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Great album. I don't like the interludes much, but it's amazing how they complement the album's lore. 9/10 album overall.
  16. 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 !
  17. JoelG
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    Longest name to an album ever? Might be. Nevertheless this album is a collection of Lana's deepest and most honest feelings that she would probably only would be able to express through songwriting, and she did it marvelously. Her vocals are superb, even better than her previous works. The songwriting is great and some lyrics cut really deep once you realize their meaning and power. VeryLongest name to an album ever? Might be. Nevertheless this album is a collection of Lana's deepest and most honest feelings that she would probably only would be able to express through songwriting, and she did it marvelously. Her vocals are superb, even better than her previous works. The songwriting is great and some lyrics cut really deep once you realize their meaning and power. Very honest, and I loved it.
    The album is cohesive (apart from the interludes which did not connect for me), and very Lana's style overall, you feel the effort to make a very specific album with a very singular concept.
    The reason I gave an 8 and not a 10, is that some songs made me feel too uncomfortable due to the quiet production and this mystical voice Lana has , I did not understand the need to include these weird interludes, maybe it's just me but I did not like it, and would prefer the album to be smoother. Some songs were just boring, and that I will probably not listen to some of the album's tracks again, though I appreciate and value the concept and effort to make this record, which I'm sure a lot of people would love and connect to.

    Favorite Tracks: 'A&W', 'Fingertips', 'Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd', 'Margaret'    … Expand
  18. minik26
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    This album is a statement of what Lana Del Rey really is: poetess. Now she has reached the top of her commercial success with 'Born To Die', 'Ultraviolence' or 'NFR!', she is not afraid to experiment and release this truly unique spoken album, which focuses on her poetry. Lana has always been phenomenal and innovative: first, with introducing melancholy to the pop industry, now withThis album is a statement of what Lana Del Rey really is: poetess. Now she has reached the top of her commercial success with 'Born To Die', 'Ultraviolence' or 'NFR!', she is not afraid to experiment and release this truly unique spoken album, which focuses on her poetry. Lana has always been phenomenal and innovative: first, with introducing melancholy to the pop industry, now with releasing a personal 78-minute long album with haunting atmosphere and still being able to hit the charts even greater than 'NFR!'. This proves how real art wins, and I'm totally impressed at Lana's maturity in songwriting and thoughtfulness of 'DYKTTATUOB'. Every song just makes you feel beautiful. My personal issue is that as a non-native English speaker, understanding lyrics was really tough, so before actually reading them, I could only experience the sound of this album, which is, to be honest, very minimalist and repetitive. It was so hard not to fall asleep to it on the first listen without listening attentively to the stories on this album. After diving deeply into the lyrical side, I revisited this album and it opened up from the other side to me. I still can't enjoy the full album, which is really long, but I absolutely love the most parts of it. The Song of the Year will be Lana's!… Expand
  19. Fran17
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Fingertips and Did you know that there is a tunnel under ocean boulevard are one of the most beautiful things I've ever listened to.
  20. aletspulido
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Once again, great lyrics and melodies by Lana. This albums just feels nostalgic, well thought out and personal. Kintsugi and Fishtail are highlights for me.
  21. Antonella2707
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Amo este álbum me gusta lo poética que es lana del rey, una artista total. Las líricas son cautivadoras, las melodías están hermosas.
  22. supersmart
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    (Queen mother ) Lana del rey always is on point in delevring mounmental albums abd so far the album of 2023.She is the best writer of these genertion and the best artistry and she showed once again with ''Did you know there is a tunnel under ocean bulvd."'
  23. zoris
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Lana's latest production is her most outstanding work to date, delving into deeply personal topics that show her bravery in addressing them. 10/10
  24. user1983073
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, beautiful lyrically, Lana Del Rey delivered with those vocals and production was great. 10/10 just like Norman F Rockwell!
  25. pterodoxo1111
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum mantém uma essência perfeita da nossa lanita, dando uma explosão de diferentes gêneros músicas, onde afinal, lana del rey expõe também seus sentimentos através da música e poesia, o álbum em questão tem muitas diversidade trazendo uma vontade infinita e incansável de escutar a voz de lana del rey… Expand
  26. Carloret
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    Es lana siendo lana un album que reflexiona sobre la vida, y la nostalgia de ser olvidado
  27. prettyswhen
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana Del Rey IS COMING AND SLAYING mommy queen
  28. 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
  29. athan-harris
    May 28, 2023
    9
    a masterpiece, but the first interlude was not amazing, fingertips also went on for too long, but the album only grows and grows on anyone who listens to it
  30. DarioAN
    May 22, 2023
    10
    "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" de Lana Del Rey
  31. 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.
  32. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana is the best thing that has happened in life for everything she expresses without leaving her gender, the best of… Expand
  33. Senanmccabe
    May 13, 2023
    10
    “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under ocean Blvd” is one of lanas best albums to date… she did it again
  34. slowpoke_tail
    May 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing album with three distinct sections that tell a broader story about Lana.
  35. Lajaleaa
    May 9, 2023
    7
    This is nothing far from what Lana Del Rey usually is. It has never been bad, but it is a little frustrating that it doesn't get any better than this. She masters her lyrics as a true extension of her body, but her poems, thoughts and reflections stay in a neutral and heavy ground without a production that actually makes all of this feels like music all together.
  36. someonewhocares
    May 8, 2023
    10
    If 'DYKTTATUOB' was a piece of art, it'll be Mona Lisa, sitting on a wall behind red velvet rope in its casing of self-reflection.
  37. 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.
  38. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Such a great album by Lana. It is really lush detailed and there is so much depth is her vocal performances and lyrics.
  39. Estaneck
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    This new album by lana del rey is impeccable from start to finish, deep lyrics, arrangements, melodies as spectacular as I am in love with this album.
  40. 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
  41. noname0
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Ouuuu felonie what are you doing on the floor???
    Felonie was ended .... ..
    .
  42. Luiz_ferms
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Pure poetry. This album is a masterpiece of a Poet/Composer, Who can communicate with any generation living in the contemporaneity.
  43. gstrb
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    It’s as intimate as Ultraviolence and Blue Banisters but has more nuance and depth. A masterpiece that only gets a second place in her discography because Norman F**king Rockwell! is her magnum opus.
  44. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 23, 2023
    6
    admirable
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    adjective
    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  45. maximivanov
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    amazing album, my heart is broken. I don't know what i wanna say. but it's amazing man
  46. Pascaldelrey
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Esse album está incrível, o melhor do ano ate agora. Os vocais de lana estão impecáveis, e as letras magníficas.
  47. istgitsjay
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    the best album of the year! There's no competition. If this doesn't win a Grammy, it'll be rigged
  48. 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
  49. horridhendy
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    This is an outstanding piece of work from the greatest American songwriter of the 21st Century, as correctly identified by Rolling Stone magazine. Frankly, you could delete American from that claim and still be 100% correct. The themes on this album and the throughline of the message are so seamlessly woven in to her storytelling. It's a masterpiece.
  50. Bousamra3
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of her best. If not her actual best album. She really outdid AND reinvented herself on this record. It was a journey of emotions going through it. Loved evrry single second of it. A 10/10! Love u Lana.
  51. xtian13
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Terrific experience of an album, it's incredible how she created such a cohesive album summing up her entire career, I really think it's the album that reflects on her as a person and artist the most.
  52. diegoslabyrinth
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Lana es esa artista que nunca hace nada mal, este álbum es demasiado bueno, en instrumental y letras sobre todo. Hay algunas partes que no son de mi agrado pero como álbum es perfecto.
  53. JIANCARLO
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    I love this new album of lana del rey so much TvT y'all should listen to this album >
  54. spontaani
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Lanita's best album to date. The lyrics and production?! Absolute perfection. Personal favorites are Ocean Blvd, A&W, Fingertips, Grandfather, Let The Light In, Fishtail, Peppers & Taco Truck x VB.
  55. DaisyRanwhore
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana has done it again with another masterpiece. While some might say that this album was bland or boring, its actually the exact opposite. Del Rey mixed R&B,Trap and Piano Ballads together. I don't see anything bland or boring about that. Songs like Peppers,Fishtail,A&W and Taco Truck x VB are for the people who enjoy trap and R&B sounds. Paris Texas, Candy Necklace and Fingertips is for people who enjoy songs that you can just vibe to and listen in the car. Margaret,The Grants,Grandfather Please and Let The Light in is for people who enjoy Heavy ballads and Title Track,Sweet and Kintsugi is for people who enjoy more soft ballads. All of the songs have great diversity and the interludes are perfect. The reason I deducted 1 point is that for all of the hype, this album was a bit underwhelming. Songs like Kintsugi and Taco Truck x VB didn't have good production. Overall, this album was a great listen to and definitely one of Lana's best projects. I rate it a 9 as Lana obviously worked hard for this album.… Expand
  56. oolivverr
    Apr 8, 2023
    6
    The interludes are definitely long and strange, I think there are definitely some tracks that stand out but the album overall didn’t really capture my attention. Not my favourite of her projects
  57. 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.
  58. Angelosabadac
    Apr 7, 2023
    5
    One of her best works, the best in my opinion are:
    Title track
    A&W
    Candy necklace
    Fingertips
    GPSOTSOMFWHDSF
    Let the light in
    Fishtail
    Peppers
    Taco truck X VB
  59. lrsfabricio
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    A cada reprodução, soa melhor ainda. A Lana mais uma vez prova que, não existe uma forma padronizada de se reinventar ou de inovar, pois ela é sua própia arte e fonte de inspiração para os seus trabalhos.
  60. MarcoRagonese
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    i actually think that lana reached a mental state in which she got over all the bad things that happened in her life and in which she's totally self aware of what she is, what she wants and what doesn't want. she doesn't give a **** anymore about anything. all these things could allow her to get some grammy nominations (i'm serious) and maybe a win. this album is terrific. really. pleasei actually think that lana reached a mental state in which she got over all the bad things that happened in her life and in which she's totally self aware of what she is, what she wants and what doesn't want. she doesn't give a **** anymore about anything. all these things could allow her to get some grammy nominations (i'm serious) and maybe a win. this album is terrific. really. please listen to it if you want to know lana.… Expand
  61. Dykttatuob
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    (trigger warning) One of the best albums if not the best one i have heard in my life. I was once at a point were i fell for the negative press about lana. But those critics were not critizing her art but her as a human. I think that there is a beauty to her art, something deeper. Romaticizing harsh topics. Lana her new album is an emotional rollercoaster carried by beautiful piano guitar(trigger warning) One of the best albums if not the best one i have heard in my life. I was once at a point were i fell for the negative press about lana. But those critics were not critizing her art but her as a human. I think that there is a beauty to her art, something deeper. Romaticizing harsh topics. Lana her new album is an emotional rollercoaster carried by beautiful piano guitar and drums. She also dips into some trip-hop-ish styles. It doesnt feel out of place its rather an award for the very emotional and heavy previous part of the album. The last three songs are just Lana having fun and doing what she wants to do and not giving a f*ck. The beginning of the album deals with lust, and death. In A&W she talks about how she can never enjoy casual s*xual without being called a wh*re and being told she enjoys it. Which brings it back to her older critics "she is romanticizing ab*se" which she was clearly not. In her song Kintsugi she details that you just need to lisent to what she is saying and not take it at face value. She also says that she isnt a made up a persona, she is lizzy and she is Lana. In this album she addressed all teh critiques and she basically said "Im gonna do what i want to do". What she also detailed in Fingertips "I just need two seconds to breath". Those two seconds is this album. An amazing 2 seconds. This is a pure masterpiece, album of the year and maybe even the best album in forever.… Expand
  62. xoscarlopez
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció un álbum bastante bueno, mantiene la escencia de Lana y nos cuenta cómo fue su relación con personas cercanas e hizo una muy buena referencia de ella misma al compararse con el túnel abandonado.… Expand
  63. joaotekiaware
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    This project has the same structure of Norman **** Rockell released in 2019, the way Lana dropped her songs and it's formats were clearly connected with NFR, when DYKTTATUOB was available to the world, this was confirmed with directly references. It's an album similar to NFR in it's concept, it's a catharsis, but now internal, the production brings you to Lizzy's life, her beliefs, moralThis project has the same structure of Norman **** Rockell released in 2019, the way Lana dropped her songs and it's formats were clearly connected with NFR, when DYKTTATUOB was available to the world, this was confirmed with directly references. It's an album similar to NFR in it's concept, it's a catharsis, but now internal, the production brings you to Lizzy's life, her beliefs, moral and traditions concepts in conflict with her sexuality and lust for life. You're able to reflect about your life guided by poetries about Lana's inner facts. It was hard at first to get the message of the album title and the whole message on it, actually I see it as a continuation of NFR, but now, Lana is more mature and showing her growth wich is unstable with her womanhood, family, religion, sexuality and her desire for life. This album is calm and it sounds warm as a contemplation of life and it's processes.… Expand
  64. 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!
  65. Grantmech
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece by Lana. Stripped down piano and orchestral vibes with manic R&B moments. Listening on repeat
  66. lanito
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É a primeira vez que vejo a Lana, "diferente" me parece algo intenso, uma montanha russa ao tempo todo, é o melhor album desde Honeymoon, e NFR! com toda certeza!… Expand
  67. flocolorado
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    In this album we can see the persona of Lana Del Rey entering the tunnel of her painful memories and her affectionate memories. At the beginning, she will show her feelings in the experiences of the last years. After an epic, satirical A&W, we hear an interlude of a pastor preaching the 8th psalm with chilling fervor, as he realizes his preaching turns back to his own life and Lana isIn this album we can see the persona of Lana Del Rey entering the tunnel of her painful memories and her affectionate memories. At the beginning, she will show her feelings in the experiences of the last years. After an epic, satirical A&W, we hear an interlude of a pastor preaching the 8th psalm with chilling fervor, as he realizes his preaching turns back to his own life and Lana is amused to see the critics and realize that not even the Creator is perfect, but he can create perfect works. The interlude is an allegory for how critics have always seen Lana as flawed, which she's always admitted she is, and how they've seen her create a universal work: Norman **** Rockwell.
    After that, Lana introduces us little by little to her past, with her unstable romances in Candy Necklace, a beautiful ballad that makes us travel back in time. Coming to Jon Batiste's interlude, I feel that the feeling of reproducing a work can be worth as much as a verbose interpretation. Knowing this, we get to the deepest and most intimate of the person behind the Lana Del Rey persona: Elizabeth Grant. Kintsugi is the opening to Elizabeth's mind, through its cracks and how there is still such a light inside. Fingertips takes us even deeper into this, Elizabeth is stripped of her persona, in order to show us her most painful scars. Two tracks that cause enormous discomfort, as it is not at all pleasant to show the ugly side of humanity. In doing so, Lana takes her leave so that Elizabeth can continue through the tunnel despite everything. After half an album and an era are over, we arrive at the earthly paradise that Elizabeth always dreamed of - and sang about. Paris, Texas takes us to the most beautiful, innocent and sweet places on Earth, with a unique delicacy. The following track is the epitome of Elizabeth's spirituality. And with majestic singing, she reveals her love, hope and good intentions for the beautiful side of humanity. Let The Light In is an ode to Elizabeth's wild and heartfelt love. Margaret is a beautiful tribute to lovers. Fishtail is the moment when the lyrical self comes to its senses and can no longer bear the suffering or humiliation that its past sends it, ready to leave the tunnel. Peppers is the representation of The final sequence may seem out of place, but it is Elizabeth perceiving the movement that the new world awaits her when she comes out of the tunnel and how her achievements resonate through the new reality that she helped to build with her work.    … Expand
  68. juliaydl_
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    sou muito fã das músicas da lana, ela sempre se supera nas letras, as melodias são super cativantes, o álbum todo é muito cinematográfico, me sinto dentro de um filme francês, minhas favoritas são candy necklace e parix, texas. A lana conseguiu me fazer sentir emoções que eu nem consigo explicar
  69. May_cfs
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Os arranjos de deus, é o que se pode falar desse álbum.
    Uma nova fórmula, mas com o potencial único que só Lana del Rey possui.
  70. MidasMan
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana has done it again. A truly AMAZING album with lyrics just as good and meaningful as ever and vocals so heavenly and angelic and the harmonies on the songs are just pure perfection!! The only slight downside on the album is the interludes but if you’re into speech songs you’ll love them. But disclosing those the album is an absolute masterpiece. “Taco Truck x VB” is one of if not theLana has done it again. A truly AMAZING album with lyrics just as good and meaningful as ever and vocals so heavenly and angelic and the harmonies on the songs are just pure perfection!! The only slight downside on the album is the interludes but if you’re into speech songs you’ll love them. But disclosing those the album is an absolute masterpiece. “Taco Truck x VB” is one of if not the BEST closing song to a Lana album. If you haven’t listened to it yet and you like poem like lyrics that are meaningful and relatable and piano ballads and guitar instrumentals that’s are stripped down you’ll love this album.… Expand
  71. Kaua4
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    An album rich in instrumentals but that can sometimes become repetitive and monotonous. Many songs manage to stand out within the album and make its aesthetic stronger. It's not a bad album it's just another level album by Lana Del Rey that probably doesn't suit all types of people but that pleases a good part of the singer's audience
  72. jens76
    Apr 1, 2023
    6
    Das Besondere ist, nicht, dass du dich ausgrenzt, sondern dass du nie dazu gehört hast. Ein leerer Sack steht nicht; du bist deiner selbst nicht mehr würdig.
  73. vespertwink
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    This is definitely one of her best and most cohesive album, from the tracklist to the lyrics to the production to the vocals. Amazing ! can't wait for the candy necklace music video, I'm so happy that she's promoting it.
  74. Malu_u
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Lana, as usual, does not disappoint! Each of her projects, is a completely different story that she wants to tell us, this one is no different! , "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" focuses on very human issues, problems and persistent thoughts that ordinary people face, I mean the fear of death and what we leave behind, mourning, self-acceptance and analyzing pastLana, as usual, does not disappoint! Each of her projects, is a completely different story that she wants to tell us, this one is no different! , "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" focuses on very human issues, problems and persistent thoughts that ordinary people face, I mean the fear of death and what we leave behind, mourning, self-acceptance and analyzing past relationships. Overall, Ocean Blvd is simply about family, the altual one as well as the one to come. The album is full of many musical surprises, such as the harder-sounding A&W or Peppers, to which you immediately feel like dancing. There are also many beautiful ballads, such as Paris, Texas Candy Necklace or Kintsugi, at which it's hard not to shed a tear. The album closes with Taco Truck x VB, which features a remixed version of Venice **** which perfectly sums up the work that Lana has created. I fell in love with this project, and I can already say that this is one of Lana's best, if not the best album.… Expand
  75. Al3DelRey
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es la palabra arte, la estética y la producción de sonido, el sentimiento que te pueede llegar a transmitir, tanto así que puede relacionarse con cosas que nos nos pasado a todos, es arte.… Expand
  76. davifontenelle
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    I’m a huge Lana fan, and honestly i wasn’t so surprised by this album. It has great songs don’t get me wrong, but the tracklist didn’t get me so much, and the interludes… pushed me away, it broke the album rhythm. Still, in this album Lana managed to write AMAZING songs, and explored different sonorities in tracks like “A&W” and “Fishtail” and did her classic incredible stuff likeI’m a huge Lana fan, and honestly i wasn’t so surprised by this album. It has great songs don’t get me wrong, but the tracklist didn’t get me so much, and the interludes… pushed me away, it broke the album rhythm. Still, in this album Lana managed to write AMAZING songs, and explored different sonorities in tracks like “A&W” and “Fishtail” and did her classic incredible stuff like “Grandfather…”, “Kintsugi” has a beautiful production and heartbreaking lyric.… Expand
  77. rhettparker
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible record. “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” is Lana Del Rey’s best body of work to date.
  78. Blueberrycry
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Best album of her career, I can fell her in all the letters.
    Kisses Lana, I love you!
  79. SobhanMovahedi
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Love this album. I think it’s the best album she released after NFR, like Chemtrails Over The Country Club and Blue Banisters weren’t that good, but this album is bomb. The only thing I don’t like is the interludes, like what are those for? They’re not music.
    I like the fact that some of her songs are somewhat like the songs from her Honeymoon album, they’re a little more poppy, which I    Love this album. I think it’s the best album she released after NFR, like Chemtrails Over The Country Club and Blue Banisters weren’t that good, but this album is bomb. The only thing I don’t like is the interludes, like what are those for? They’re not music.
    I like the fact that some of her songs are somewhat like the songs from her Honeymoon album, they’re a little more poppy, which I love.
    A&W and Peppers are my favorite, they’re catchy and fun.
    Overall, a very solid album.    … Expand
  80. gustarimm
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Its so warmfull and so beautiful that makes me wanna cry so badly everytime i play it
  81. 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
  82. Rupankar1999
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    Exceptionally Lana del rey, Happy Lana to be exact. Her exploration into soft alternative/rock on a yearly basis is giving creative directions such a boost. Loved the sounds and lyrics. A&W is my absolute favorite from this LP
  83. Ferdblun9
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    One of her best works, feel nostalgic and sad but also pure and beautiful.
    The grants, the opening of the album was amazing, the choirs lifted me up to heaven.
    A&W, Candy Necklace, Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while his deep- sea fishing and let the light in are the best, but París, Texas has my heart, magical. Taco Truck X VB was a experience. My favourite album    One of her best works, feel nostalgic and sad but also pure and beautiful.
    The grants, the opening of the album was amazing, the choirs lifted me up to heaven.
    A&W, Candy Necklace, Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while his deep- sea fishing and let the light in are the best, but París, Texas has my heart, magical. Taco Truck X VB was a experience. My favourite album after NFR    … Expand
  84. Lucas1999
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum completo e cheio de sentimento, batidas emocionantes que marcam quem realmente é Del Dey.… Expand
  85. starising224
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    The more you listen to it, the more you will fall in love with this masterpiece. Nothing has calm me down like this for a long time.
  86. Xiaomingwu
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing album, already a classic. Every song has its own soul, I cried rivers listening to it.
  87. CatheusBueno
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Lana mostrou em did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean bulevaed que ela é sim a maior artista de todos os tempos!
  88. peterkrow
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    DYKTTATUOB is a magnificent work, with emotional songs and sounds and productions for every taste. Lana mentions other songs from this album and past works from her career. This album is an ethereal journey that elevates your spirit and really connects you to what she’s singing and playing. It’s one of her bests albums.
  89. bobbyblue
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    On first listen only a few songs grabbed me, a couple days in the majority of the album is intense, amazing and glorious to listen too … minus the interludes, only one was needed!
  90. jonholr1
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Audacity, musicality and poetry. I rate Lana as highly as Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Kate Bush, Tori Amos. The album, like the last 3, leaves me gasping.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. indignokid
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    I didnt had the same impact her last three albun had on me but it still a brillant work with only 2 skips of all 16 tracks.
  94. SongForTheDeaf
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    I’m not the biggest Lana fan, but this is an ambitious project and she mostly pulls it off, so I have to commend her for that. As expected, there’s plenty of put-on glamour and depressive/unhinged piano balladry. If you like that from Lana, you won’t be disappointed.
  95. seankung
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A cohesive album as always. So many style blend together perfect. sacred piano, angelic vocal, and even trap element. Lana just keeps bringing us new things. Personally, "Margret” is my favorite track. Harmonization, production, and the most beautiful outro ever. It's just masterpiece. Absolutely love this album.… Expand
  96. kaaally
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    é um álbum maduro onde a Lana consegue fazer autorreferencias aos seus trabalhos anteriores sem ser prepotente ou brega, acontece de um jeito natural e empolgante pra quem é fã e reconhece as referências. as letras são, sem dúvida, as melhores dela, lírica profunda e intimista como todo o álbum. candy necklace, peppers, taco truck x VB, a&w, fingertips and kintsugi são, pra mim, os pontosé um álbum maduro onde a Lana consegue fazer autorreferencias aos seus trabalhos anteriores sem ser prepotente ou brega, acontece de um jeito natural e empolgante pra quem é fã e reconhece as referências. as letras são, sem dúvida, as melhores dela, lírica profunda e intimista como todo o álbum. candy necklace, peppers, taco truck x VB, a&w, fingertips and kintsugi são, pra mim, os pontos altos de um álbum que já nasceu clássico e ditando tendência.… Expand
  97. Sampa_io
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Refinado, suave e maduro!
    No álbum, a angelical voz de Lana Del Rey é acompanhada por violinos e piano, criando assim, canções incríveis, um belíssimo trabalho que no efeito do tempo será ainda maior, assim como vimos em NFR!
  98. Fkbo_x
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    On Ocean Blvd, Lana is the voice of our generation again. She sings about her life, her fears and her certainties. She is brilliant in her lyrics. Lana is at her best again.
  99. brncavt
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    She outdid herself again. Lana Del Rey is the best songwriter of this generation.
  100. jackadam9
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    This album is one in a million. Brilliant songwriting/story telling, incredible production, and of course amazing vocals. This album will go down as one of the best of this generation.
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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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