Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. mrmonster
    May 15, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This is Lana del Rey's best album yet by far. If you like music, this album is for you, especially the song "Cruel World", aka the best song on the album.
  4. Wael
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    This album is so much different than any other Lana Del Rey record, especially her major-label debut Born To Die. Good different. The amazing hip hop beats are gone, only to be replaced with magnificent guitars. The deep sad lyrics vanished, only to be replaced by even sadder and more bitter words. Lana's confidence is on top, her vocal performance is very passionate and very on point. TheThis album is so much different than any other Lana Del Rey record, especially her major-label debut Born To Die. Good different. The amazing hip hop beats are gone, only to be replaced with magnificent guitars. The deep sad lyrics vanished, only to be replaced by even sadder and more bitter words. Lana's confidence is on top, her vocal performance is very passionate and very on point. The record has this big summer-y feel to it, even though it's the saddest thing I have ever heard. Standouts are Money, Power, Glory; Sad Girl; and Brooklyn Baby. Go miss Grant! 8/10.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. julioocesaar1
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    De longe um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi. Mostra uma evolução muito grande da Lana Del Rey em relação ao seu disco anterior. Aqui ela finalmente se encontrou e mostrou a que veio
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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!
  22. tannerty
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    'Ultraviolence' is truly a great album that comes together very, very well. The track listing flows nicely and it's definitely a step up in sound from Born To Die. Personally, I love Born To Die - I didn't think she could top that, but she did. This is a by far more mature album, and Auerbach and her did a great job at making it come together. For me, Guns & Roses could've been left out,'Ultraviolence' is truly a great album that comes together very, very well. The track listing flows nicely and it's definitely a step up in sound from Born To Die. Personally, I love Born To Die - I didn't think she could top that, but she did. This is a by far more mature album, and Auerbach and her did a great job at making it come together. For me, Guns & Roses could've been left out, but just like any Lana song, it will grow on me. Standouts of the album would include Shades of Cool, Old Money and Cruel World. Lana Del Rey hit a home run with this album, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for her next.… Expand
  23. osnapitzari
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    SHOKK DE MONSTRO RAINHA Lana Del Rey DESTRUIU MERECE 100 DA 100 PRA ESSA MULHER DESTRUIDORA VENDE MILHÕES RAINHA DO PLANETA DO URBAN CONCEITUAL DO MUNDOOOO
  24. 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
  25. fckingcarlos
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. iTom
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Amazing album! reminds me of Lizzy Grant. It's really quiet and not loud, it's just a masterpiece! I think this would be my favourite Lana Del Rey album. Album of the year!
  39. chiaradakno
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    Well... I really loved Born To Die style, but this is more in my comfort zone, so deep and sad, dark, guitars and drums... I really really adore every track. For me is PERFECT!
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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。
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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!!!
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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"
  60. WrongKlena
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    Depois de certo tempo com preconceitos com esse álbum, finalmente decidi ouvi-lo e perceber oque eu tinha perdido. Lana del Rey e Dan são uma ótima combinação, a melancolia natural de Lana del Rey continua desde seu debut sob novo nome porém com o rock psicodélico de Dan, oque poderia dar errado?
    Lana explora a guitarra em todo álbum, com toda a inspiração no hip hop e uma notável    Depois de certo tempo com preconceitos com esse álbum, finalmente decidi ouvi-lo e perceber oque eu tinha perdido. Lana del Rey e Dan são uma ótima combinação, a melancolia natural de Lana del Rey continua desde seu debut sob novo nome porém com o rock psicodélico de Dan, oque poderia dar errado?
    Lana explora a guitarra em todo álbum, com toda a inspiração no hip hop e uma notável semelhança com AM do Arctic Monkeys na estética toda rock n' roll com direito á jaquetas e cigarros oque, notavelmente, Lana já tinha nos mostrado em Born To Die, mas desta vez mostrando talvez uma sonoridade mais "obscuras", impossível não se apaixonar por esse álbum, é uma pequena chama que realmente nunca se acaba.    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A dark and cinematic masterpiece. This is truly Lana's best album with standout tracks like Shades of Cool, Brooklyn Baby, West Coast, Florida Kilos, etc. I highly recommend a listen if you're into songs with substance that give off an indie rock 70's vibe.
  63. DevilPray
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Ultraviolence is THAT album. Definitely her best work yet, deserved waaaay more recognition. Old Money is a masterpiece, one of the few songs that can make me cry! But my favorite song of the album is the title track, just the instrumental is enough...

    @AA2 sis, spill the tea! Another great album by M.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. leandrolimas95
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Pensei que nada pudesse superar o BTD, mas taí que o Ultra veio e me deixou no chão. O sentimento dese album te leva pro céu e pro inferno numa mesma jornada, arrasou, Diva! Merecia um 80, ao menos.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. CharlieGray
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This album is sooooo dark and amazing. Couldn't been better. This is Lana at her best, as good as Born To Die and Paradie.
    It definitly is...
    ........
  71. iAzaleanDelRey
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Uno de sus mejores trabajos hasta ahora, ese Dream Pop Alternativo acompañado de las guitarras pesadas es lo que hace a Ultraviolence el trabajo con la mayor influencia de la música Alternativa de Del Rey, cada canción tiene ese toque de Rock Alterno que te embriaga y te hace pedir más; Lana destaca también sus influencias del Jazz y el estilo Gangsta.
  72. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    I really love Lana and this album made me love her more than before. This is way better than BTD and there isn't a song I don't like. Well done Lana! :)
  73. pdrojacob
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Impecável. West Coast com certeza foi o lead single mais surpreendente de toda a sua carreira, apresentando uma nova era, mais madura musicalmente e numa esfera mais alternativa. Ultraviolence carrega o peso de um relacionamento conturbado, trazendo em si tristeza, raiva, solidão, um leve sarcasmo e um desconfortável descaso/conformismo com o futuro. Melancólica, apresentando um vocalImpecável. West Coast com certeza foi o lead single mais surpreendente de toda a sua carreira, apresentando uma nova era, mais madura musicalmente e numa esfera mais alternativa. Ultraviolence carrega o peso de um relacionamento conturbado, trazendo em si tristeza, raiva, solidão, um leve sarcasmo e um desconfortável descaso/conformismo com o futuro. Melancólica, apresentando um vocal mais limpo e expressivo, Lana Del Rey navegou e submergiu na retratação de sua vida pessoal, de suas angústias e desejos mais profundos e profanos, e não pecou.… Expand
  74. bennlittlebenn
    Jan 12, 2018
    10
    So far, this is her best album
    Lyrics and productions are great. Cohesive, goes right to the point. Masterpiece.
  75. 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!
  76. billyray
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this albummmmmmmmmmm so cooooooool
    love it so much!!!!
  77. GMenezes
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2014. Como sempre, muito bem esperado de Lana Del Rey. Cada música, juntamente com suas letras, chega a arrepiar. Ela é única, e merece todo o amor, e sucesso do mundo.
  78. 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!
  79. paradiseyayo
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    this album is a true masterpiece, a big improvement since Born To Die, so proud of lana. "cruel world" "brooklyn baby" "florida kilos" and "old money" are truely amazing
  80. kyal92
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. One that really takes you somewhere, and perhaps the best i have ever had the privilege of hearing. Lana delivers hypnotic, feisty and extremely sad lyrics that i found very relatable. She managed to get some emotions out of me, and music that can do that is good music indeed. I love this album and I thank Lana for creating it. Favourite songs for me are PrettyThis album is a masterpiece. One that really takes you somewhere, and perhaps the best i have ever had the privilege of hearing. Lana delivers hypnotic, feisty and extremely sad lyrics that i found very relatable. She managed to get some emotions out of me, and music that can do that is good music indeed. I love this album and I thank Lana for creating it. Favourite songs for me are Pretty When You Cry, Money Power Glory, Black Beauty, Brooklyn Baby and Is This Happiness. But truly, I loved every song.… Expand
  81. otimo
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    É otimo esse album, som da guitarra e voz de Del Rey combinam perfeitamente. Eu gosto muito desse album, é sem duvidas um dos melhores de 2014, musicas e encarte do album perfeitas
  82. jusefamarey
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    She knows what She wants, Lana look for it, chase for it and make it happen. Ultraviolence is the top of Lanas maturity, vocal and musically. Also, I believe She decided to explore her dark sides for this album. For many people, this is the most boring album Lana have done; To me, it is a real deep and exquisite work of art.
  83. 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!!!!!!!!!
  84. purpose
    Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Sem sombra alguma de dúvidas, esse é o melhor álbum da Lana lançado até hoje. Isso não é apenas um álbum qualquer, é uma verdadeira obra-prima, eu realmente acho baixíssima a nota dada pelos críticos, porque esse álbum facilmente merecia uma nota 90/100. Cada música do álbum parece que te transporta para um lugar diferença, te passa uma sensação diferente. As letras são como poemas, vocêSem sombra alguma de dúvidas, esse é o melhor álbum da Lana lançado até hoje. Isso não é apenas um álbum qualquer, é uma verdadeira obra-prima, eu realmente acho baixíssima a nota dada pelos críticos, porque esse álbum facilmente merecia uma nota 90/100. Cada música do álbum parece que te transporta para um lugar diferença, te passa uma sensação diferente. As letras são como poemas, você se sente tocado por cada palavra dita por ela. A produção do álbum é incrível, uma sonoridade "obscura" que te faz querer sempre ouvir ele pra ter calma e pensar na vida. Eu realmente não sei o que seria de mim sem esse álbum, sem sombra alguma de dúvidas, um dos melhores álbuns que eu ouvi em toda minha vida.… Expand
  85. 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
  86. sobreduardo
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    The greatest success and challenge of the young Lana del Rey. Demonstrating that an artist can be multifaceted while preserving her quality over the years.
  87. Adrian14502
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Grant presenta su tercer álbum de estudio (cuarto si contamos su EP, Paradise), Ultraviolence, un álbum que fácilmente puede colarse entre los mejores trabajos de la historia. Del Rey presenta un álbum cohesivo, oscuro y triste. Cada canción parece un poema, y la voz de Lana les da el toque perfecto con su oscuro tono. La producción y las letras son sencillamente magistrales yGrant presenta su tercer álbum de estudio (cuarto si contamos su EP, Paradise), Ultraviolence, un álbum que fácilmente puede colarse entre los mejores trabajos de la historia. Del Rey presenta un álbum cohesivo, oscuro y triste. Cada canción parece un poema, y la voz de Lana les da el toque perfecto con su oscuro tono. La producción y las letras son sencillamente magistrales y psicodélicas. Mención especial al cover The Other Woman. Un merecido aplauso a Lana por tan excelente producción.… Expand
  88. thesolidmelon
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Just SO PERFECT. ultra violence changed my life literally. Timeless piece. greatest record, deserved grammies. I don't see why people show hate to this album, it deserves more acclaim!
  89. SaulChang98
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This work of art defines what is melancholy and happiness, taking us to a place where happiness is unattainable
    Ultraviolence and makes me remember the great happiness that all we have ever had in life shows us that every day should be happy
  90. Adriandiazcst
    Jun 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nostalgia en su máxima expresión.
    En este alburm Del rey le canta al pasado y vive a través de su música, la nostalgia que uno siente al recordarlo, ella canta a la tristeza de la luna de miel que ya termino y nunca volverá pero que también le dejó una gran felicidad que durará para siempre.    … Expand
  91. d0rrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    God bless Lana after this album, NFR's mother&father. love-it, love-it, looooove-it
  92. clkddsn
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing album it is. I love how she creates such artistic songs in the album. This album is definitely 10-worthy. I love it so much. Totally would recommend it.
  93. Wiliansouza
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    esse album é um dos albuns mais perfeitos da Lana, com influencias rock o que torna ele mais sombrio e interessante, pura arte.
  94. 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?
  95. berkayg4l
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Bu albüm gelsin ağzıma sıçsın yani daha nasıl bu kadar mükemmel albüm yapılır bilemiyorum mükemmel ötesi ztn Yüce Ultraviolence diyorum hep. BROOKLYN BABY ve OLD MONEY ilahi olabilir mi ? THIS IS NOT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
    THIS IS ALBUM OF THE LIFE
  96. tarkianagrande
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Such a heartbroken record. But surely inbetween of one of her most dark and best. It's such a lyrical masterpice and the songs themselves too. It's a ride, that no one should miss.
  97. iamwhoiam
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    melancolic and perfect
    i love her so much, brig me dark vibes, iconic and legendary, the queen of alternative, lana del rey you go girl luv u xoxo ((:
  98. ParadiseReviews
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Everything that was negative in 'Born To Die', Lana Del Rey turned into brilliant in the new work. Sinking in a desert rock tone with melancholic vocals, 'Ultraviolence' is the best material of 2014, possibly the best of the decade.
  99. 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.
  100. JohnnyBorges
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Esta é uma obra prima, com qualidade dramática e de enredo, explorando os nuances da toxicidade de um relacionamento abusivo e da solidão. Algo atemporal
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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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