Lana Del Rey - Norman F***ing Rockwell (sixth album)

me and my GIRL
we got this relationship...

summerTIIIIIIME
and the livin's ea-SY

god, what a song. a serious contender for my top 5 Lana at this point. just added to the Radio 1 playlist as well!
 
I'm only halfway through on my first listen, and whew this is beautiful. The melodies in this are just so peaceful yet yearning and a bit sad, they just surround you like a summer crush in August. Android ringtones
She is the best.
 
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Which editions are we all going for? I'm tempted with the lime green vinyl. Ugh I'm such a sucker (Jonas Brothers remix) for that sort of thing.
 
The double video for "Fuck it I Love You!" and "The Greatest" will debut this Thursday.
 
Sorry but it's been annoying me that I can't read this thread when I'm at work and that's where I do most of my Mooping at the moment.
 
octophone said:
Sorry but it's been annoying me that I can't read this thread when I'm at work and that's where I do most of my Mooping at the moment.
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Does your work block it, or does it trigger something youd be held to account for if you tried?
 
lolly said:
Does your work block it, or does it trigger something youd be held to account for if you tried?
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No it just triggers. The work does suffer from "the Scunthorpe Problem" but a human reviews everything before you get yr knuckles rapped.

Anyway, is it true that the uncensored cover is only available mail order because that's a bit shit.
 
new Billboard shoot is stunning (that chair!)

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Both are pretty wonderful. The chorus of Fuck It I Love You had more impact initially but The Greatest's stately seventies rock might be the keeper.
 
The greatest is the TITS. Fuck it I love you made less impact on me but I still really like it. I think this is going to be a stellar album - even just the 6 tracks we have so far are some of her best.
 
After a few plays and time to digest, I like (don't love) both songs. I probably enjoy "FIILY" a tad more, the "Dream a little dream of me" bit is lovely and she serves some looks in the video. "The Greatest" feels familiar yet adds an unexpected warmth to her catalog.

I'm NOT loving how scattershot the campaign feels but maybe I'm just not with the times. If we were getting an 18 track Taylor Swift album maybe I would feel a bit differently after hearing 7 tracks beforehand but it does feel a little anticlimatic now that we only have 7 unheard tracks left. I suppose "Best American Record" may be transformed from the (phenomenal) demo we heard, so maybe that gives us 8 but I do miss listening to everything for the first time at once.

With that said "Venice Bitch" is still my favorite of the new songs we've already heard. Everything from the melody, trippy psychedelic folk production, ten minute length, is perfect.
 
I haven’t properly listened to any of the already released / leaked / previewed / etc. songs yet so that’s 14 new songs for me :)

Although I can’t say that I’m that enamoured with the cover and that slightly beseeching face she’s got on. Or the yellow nail varnish. Or the album title. Still, no special guests this time round to ruin the party (as far as I’m aware) :disco:
 
Oh the Billboard pictures are much more like it. Basically I don’t like anyone invading the Del Rey space, hence the objection to the cover. Why is he even there? (I suppose it could be a Norman Rockwell reference but I can’t be bothered checking.) Much too young for her! Bring back the grubby ‘Ride’ bikers!
 
Yvonne Mondle said:
I haven’t properly listened to any of the already released / leaked / previewed / etc. songs yet so that’s 14 new songs for me :)

Although I can’t say that I’m that enamoured with the cover and that slightly beseeching face she’s got on. Or the yellow nail varnish. Or the album title. Still, no special guests this time round to ruin the party (as far as I’m aware) :disco:
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Yes, this. Too many guests are a distraction.
 
Both songs are gorgeous but I think I prefer The Greatest for now. The music has also made me rediscover Summer Bummer, what an amazing song!
 
I reckon I can cope until Friday night. I mean, really, how thirsty do you have to be?
 
The album version of "Fuck it I Love You" is literally everything I needed , who knew stripping some of the production elements would elevate it from a 7 to a 9 , dangerously close 10. The way her voice warbles "it's killing me, slow-llyyyyyy....." into the chorus is so much more romantic. Also, the squelchy "West Coast" synths are back *dead*. Still have to listen to the rest of the album....
 
"Love Song" she has officially fucked me up

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Dream a dream, here’s a scene
Touch me anywhere cause I'm your baby
Grab my waist, don’t waste any part
I believe that you see me for who I am
So spill my clothes on the floor of your new car
IS IT SAFE TO JUST BE WHO WE ARE?
 
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Finished my first listen and I am so happy with the album- it certainly exceeded my expectations. It feels like it has a lot more depth than L4L (not in a pretentious way, just more nuanced), more intimate, and every track left me wanting more, in a good way.

There isn't a track on here I dislike (even "Hope is a Dangerous Thing..." has grown on me and fits nicely closing the album). My only two slightly critical observations: 1) "Doin Time" most definitely doesn't fit although I am a fan 2) the new lyrics to "The Next Best American Record" are pretty jarring but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
 
who listens to leaks in 2019? it's on Spotify in two days!

I'm excited but I would be shocked if it has more depth than Lust For Life because that is her masterpiece on every level. I don't know how it could be topped.
 
Everyone seems to be raving about it, yet for the first time for me as a Lana fan, I'm not feeling quite a lot of it. Hopefully it'll be a grower though.
 
Jark said:
who listens to leaks in 2019? it's on Spotify in two days!

I'm excited but I would be shocked if it has more depth than Lust For Life because that is her masterpiece on every level. I don't know how it could be topped.
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Babe, it's leaked in HQ who needs Spotify streaming quality when you can have the real experience!?
 
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