Roses are red, Violets are blue, Finally an interesting pop song arrived, Whoop-de-fucking-doo For Valentine's Day, Lana Del Rey released her next single from her forthcoming album Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd? (I know, it's a mouthful).
Great analysis. I'm consistently disappointed by reporters missing the mark when writing about Lana Del Rey. Sure, it takes a certain level of intelligence, depth, and self reflection to understand her. But I believe what critics are really missing is her ability to express all forms of herself – the manic side, the love sick, the addict, the artist, and the woman getting coffee at the gas station in sweats. What people are missing is that you can be "all the things" and it doesn't mean you are lying to the public.
I'm also always blown away by the criticism she gets for simply having a stage name, when I've never seen a man get the same hate.
Overall, LDR is a freaking lyrical genius who speaks to the darkest depths of the soul – and frankly, many people cannot handle the darkness.
I honestly pay little attention to “music reviews”.
Either the music speaks to me or it doesn’t . Not so much the lyrics but rather the emotion and how voice and instruments intermingle in a way that captures my imagination . I took a listen to a sample of Lana , although not my “style” of music (more of a blues, garage band , boogie guy) I was very intrigued . Will give it a listen later . Thx for the post .
Great analysis. I'm consistently disappointed by reporters missing the mark when writing about Lana Del Rey. Sure, it takes a certain level of intelligence, depth, and self reflection to understand her. But I believe what critics are really missing is her ability to express all forms of herself – the manic side, the love sick, the addict, the artist, and the woman getting coffee at the gas station in sweats. What people are missing is that you can be "all the things" and it doesn't mean you are lying to the public.
I'm also always blown away by the criticism she gets for simply having a stage name, when I've never seen a man get the same hate.
Overall, LDR is a freaking lyrical genius who speaks to the darkest depths of the soul – and frankly, many people cannot handle the darkness.
I honestly pay little attention to “music reviews”.
Either the music speaks to me or it doesn’t . Not so much the lyrics but rather the emotion and how voice and instruments intermingle in a way that captures my imagination . I took a listen to a sample of Lana , although not my “style” of music (more of a blues, garage band , boogie guy) I was very intrigued . Will give it a listen later . Thx for the post .