Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  1. 7sweetheart
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana Del Rey has released her most intimate and beautiful album a great poet! Blue Banisters is amazing, sensitive and sincere. Lana Del Rey has delivered a great job and I can't wait for what comes next!… Expand
  2. okaaayjaaaay
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    breathtaking album. i never expected it to be as amazing and life changing as it is
  3. Lasanha
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quando eu ouvi o álbum pela primeira vez eu chorei de tão perfeito as músicas são. Eu não tenho palavras o suficiente para descrever o que cada musica me faz sentir, a Lana é um gênio.… Expand
  4. Hyoga11
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este álbum nos demuestra que Lana ha crecido tanto y nos enseña a través de su música que ella es una mujer fuerte pero sensible a la vez. Yo crecí con su música y a través de ella me puedo expresar. La lírica de Lana está simplemente en otro nivel, te hace conectar con la música y crea una atomosfera que te atrapa y te hace sentir parte del álbum.
  5. nargotic
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It’s a album that heals, it’s very emotional and personal. After the interlude the songs became more and more deep and the melodies are stolen from angels
  6. abelaksjkajskas
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey proves once again why she is the best songwriter of our time, Blue Banisters is a masterpiece.
  7. AdiDelRey
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The diversity in this album is stunning, the screaming, the instrumentals, the vocals everything is unique lana did it again… Expand
  8. casaregez
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SHE DID IT AGAIN, Lana Del Rey is God, i'll never get over dealer. She is the moment!… Expand
  9. iconicbanisters
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    legend has it if you contact Shakespeare through ouija board and mention Lana, he starts crying because he didn't think of "Blue Banisters" first
  10. aldoerik
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is really genuine, it doesn't try to fit in with commercial pop, it's just the great Lana del Rey speaking from her own skin, the media has been tough on her, but that hasn't stopped California's golden sunset queen.… Expand
  11. Brunooariss
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Increíble, uno de sus mejores álbumes.
    Con cada canción se nota cuánto lana ha crecido
  12. ariah
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Очень люблю Norman f*cking Rockwell но наверное Blue banisters станет моим любимым альбомом от Ланы
  13. Alex1398
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum tan personal, donde nos cuenta toda la narrativa de su vida y lo que para ella es importante.
  14. Deliciousme
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to, she ended Billie without even trying
  15. Kenso1
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Wonderful album ! Lana Del Rey still proves to us that she is able to release albums regularly and always of quality. A simple but so magical production, the lyrics are written like poems accompanied by haunting melodies
    this album is of an even higher level than "chemtrails over the country club"
    she is truly one of the best songwriters
    Well done Lana Del Rey
    it's 10/10
  16. stanlanadelreyy
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    lana once again cured my seasonal depression. if i could give a 100/10 i would tbh
  17. deelittyrey
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    masterpiece, 10 year into her career and she's still giving love this project
  18. Daniel_1999
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most beautiful album during this fall so far, when I was listening to this album for the first time I was so happy… Expand
  19. tmike121
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    outstanding, some of the best work from lana, aoty so far for sure; the vocals on dealer and living legend are out of this world
  20. Daniel7320
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a masterpiece, the lyrics and the sound blends into perfection , I’m in tears… Expand
  21. lustforxanny
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    just as good as NFR , masterpiece , wondering what will she do with her next album
  22. juanuwu1
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    se cagó en lordeforme asiesza como siempre la reina del alternativo siendo más talentosa que el ogro que canta poder solar
  23. picassoblue
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Blue Banisters is beautiful, sincere and cohesive from start to finish. A moving experience from a true living legend.
  24. endrewfr
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana mostrou mais uma vez como é uma pessoa vulnerável e saiu da sua antiga zona de conforto mostrando mais um vez o porque ser tão grande e maravilhosa artista.
  25. emcritic29
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    a lovely blend of sweet piano melodies, electric guitars and quiet whispery vocals that cements Lana as the living legend she is
  26. kenny_revell
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally such a good album!!! has no skips and is just beautifully written and produced!!! one of her best (but she she has no bad albums)!!… Expand
  27. aduncan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect. That’s all I can really say, I just have to make this review 75 characters. Lana is a musical genius, no one can deny that!!!!!!
  28. solodiegok
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Sin duda, Lana en este álbum nos abre paso a adentrarnos un poco más en su verdadero yo, como persona que es. Sin duda, esto se ve reflejado en cada letra de este álbum, simplemente una experiencia única, con cada melodía. Del Rey siempre sorprende con algo nuevo respecto al juego de los sonidos. Agradecido de poder contar con una artistas de tal nivel, y así verla crecer y desarrollarseSin duda, Lana en este álbum nos abre paso a adentrarnos un poco más en su verdadero yo, como persona que es. Sin duda, esto se ve reflejado en cada letra de este álbum, simplemente una experiencia única, con cada melodía. Del Rey siempre sorprende con algo nuevo respecto al juego de los sonidos. Agradecido de poder contar con una artistas de tal nivel, y así verla crecer y desarrollarse tanto como persona y artista que es. Thank u Lana… Expand
  29. carlosjim3n3z
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Pretty cool album, honestly one of the best of her, congratulations Elizabeth!
  30. mequetrefe
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Her most vocally diverse album!!! Amazing eighth full-length release from the queen of sad girls Lana Del Rey. Nearly tops her magnum opus Norman F*****g Rockwell.
  31. Armandspruijt
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Everything Lana has worked on over the years with each album, she combines in Blue Banisters. It is magnificent!
  32. Danyel1502
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The eighth studio album by Lana Del Rey comprises older and newer songs that give life to a timeless masterpiece.
  33. juankdelrey
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It’s a wonderful project, where we can see Lana showing her true self and knowledge she has gained over the full length of her career, becoming musically and lyrically a genius
  34. StephanieHM
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana´s second album this year show us a different perspective of her story and how a great songwriter she is and still can get out of her comfort zone and do great music a truly living legend
  35. vic1111
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    one of her best albums
  36. evolhipol
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Blue Banisters is an album that is too personal. I must say that Lana Del Rey poured her soul and heart on this album. Each songs has different dimension, the production and simplicity of each song tells you that she is really good on what she is doing.
  37. Sexklo
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It feels like we’ve finally gotten a really deep look into Lana’s life. Almost feels like the completion of her story.
  38. cordial
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece, and an achievement for the ages. What Del Rey is able to weave into the lyrics, melodies, and production is nothing short of beauty and opulence.
  39. mikeyneudecker
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    this album will make you feel all of your emotions at once. Black Bathing Suit and Dealer are my two favorite songs right now on the album, but it’s really a no skip album.
  40. Djks1897
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful and unique album with some experimentation from her vocals. Similar, and different at the same time, from her previous works. Really interesting album.… Expand
  41. Dantulio
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, Lana Del Rey never disappoints. One of her best albums. Just wow.
  42. EmaAlegre
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing, both lyrics and sounds. Lana is a complete artist and once again surprised me with this album.
  43. jon_ae
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    One of her best works to date! It explores alot of new experimental vocals, full piano, and beautiful acoustic drums (all of which are something I adore from Lana) This is her msot personal and vulnerable album in my opinion. Absolutely beautiful and absolutely phenomenal piece of work
  44. melchild
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Astounding. Art. Allow this angel to bless your ears. Everything about it is magic. Give her the credit she has always deserveddddd
  45. nnellyyxo
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love thunder . Blue Banisters is a beautiful record and Lana Del Rey has the voice of an angel !… Expand
  46. IanStep
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    I love Lana’s story telling and song writing and this album did not disappoint. I love a lot of her older work, but I don’t think it meshed well with her newer material on the album, at points it felt disconnected. Though I’m sure she did it for a reason. My personal highlights are Text Book, Blue Banisters, Arcadia, Black Bathing Suit, If You Lie Down With Me, Beautiful, Violets ForI love Lana’s story telling and song writing and this album did not disappoint. I love a lot of her older work, but I don’t think it meshed well with her newer material on the album, at points it felt disconnected. Though I’m sure she did it for a reason. My personal highlights are Text Book, Blue Banisters, Arcadia, Black Bathing Suit, If You Lie Down With Me, Beautiful, Violets For Roses, and Sweet Carolina. It’s an amazing album.… Expand
  47. rafadelrey
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    lanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is goddddddddddddd
  48. carolbae
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é precioso! Mais uma vez me encontro encantada com mais umas das preciosidades da minha querida Lana. Me sinto honrada em poder viver no mesmo século que essa mulher!
  49. Camelia1
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana manages to innovate with each album and this one would be no different, an extraordinary songwriter, she makes me feel connected to each song, she is one of the few singers who can, this album like all the others is a masterpiece that expresses different emotions and feelings as always impeccable.
  50. Alaanver
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
  51. Jojokobzy
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is probably the best record of Lana Del Rey to date. The production, the lyrics, the vocals, everything is on point. The more you listen to it the better it gets.
  52. tulsajesusfrevk
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year hands down. Please, if you haven't listened to it yet, do it.… Expand
  53. jgarza03
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Truly a masterpiece! Her lyricism on this album is so mature and truly visionary. The production on this album is also insane and beautiful. Every song is about a 9/10! My highlights include tracks 5-15! Truly a non skip album!
  54. despresso
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Top 3 Lana del Rey albums. You can really tell that Lana spent her time making the album into her own masterpiece with all her experiences. Despite that, she still manages to make the listener feel every detail of each song to the point that it feels like you’ve lived through it yourself.
  55. bbmbaby1121
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is f**king amazing!!! It is an beautiful art every song is captivating and her song writing behind the lyrics is brilliant
  56. Norman19SXM
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I feel Living Leyend is one of those songs that it will be highly underrated.
    This is one of the most mature albums we have the pleasure to hear. Grateful to live in this era where we can see our goddess grow in such a marvelous way.
    Long life to LDR
  57. maxallaby
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album! Seems like such a classic even though it’s only been released for a day!… Expand
  58. mquintan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    slayed slayed literally traumatized slayed if the vmas were a funeral slayed
  59. Capribktchie
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is masterpiece, I love it sooo much, thank you so much Lana for all the art u give to us
  60. Yubnoob
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of her best albums ever, completely recommendable!!!! yassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  61. Lucasalmeida212
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Singularidade única. Dificilmente um artista se entrega tanto aos seu sentimentos como ela fez sem se importar com a critica.… Expand
  62. Xonejose
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Padre santo, Lana nos da este álbum lleno de energía y melancolía, sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos.
  63. johangeist
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana's new album captures the ddecadence of america, bring us the nihilist and "thanatos" feels, masterpiece for sure, only a poet like her can do it! She is the only serious american singer on the trend's. The lyrics express the immanence of her spirit, a musical spirit. The album is one music take divided in several nuances that captures the 'geist' of this century ─ zeitgeist.
  64. inkypinky
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Very raw and vulnerable. Her vocals are the highlight of this album. Dealer and Thunder being the best tracks features her vocal prowess. Her ongwriting is straight up poetry. This is the best album of 2021! She just earned her second Album of the Year after Chemtrails. No one's doing it like Lana!
  65. Jess21
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana entrega poesia, ela parece melancólica e doce, magoada pela forma que é vista por parte da crítica e até dos fãs. Ela cresceu.… Expand
  66. Btvlchs
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so amazing. We’ll produced and different from what Lana did on Chemtrails
  67. reyzapien
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    her best since norman **** rockwell and her second best album overall, tracks are amazing
  68. Frxnff
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este album es arte. Juega con el pasado y el presente, retomando nada más y nada menos que una Lizzy Grant que entona melodías hacia hoy, con una Lana Del Rey más madura.
  69. missborntolose
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best releases ever. You can tell that she put a lot of thought into the making, she also included a lot of people in the production… Expand
  70. Wildfire_
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Excelente voz, excelentes ritmos, este álbum es el mejor del 2021 sin duda, esperemos que los premios Grammy el siguiente año no cometan el mismo error que los del año pasado
  71. igorthug
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Queen of Alt. Album is perfect! Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey
  72. spicyvic
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Wow, I am at a loss for words. I love every single song on the album. Lana’s voice is stunning.
  73. madalyn
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's the best albums ever released. it's so personal and it's just amazing. it deserves this rating!… Expand
  74. Yassslaygawd
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The production on this album is one of the best lana has had, she slayed mawma yes gawd the house down boots okurrr
  75. jhonds
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Incrível, inteligente, grandioso, solido e pessoal, tudo isso descreve bem blue banisters!
  76. callmegardenias
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    There're some strange Lana's tune of voice but it's so great. Her 9th album is great
  77. Jasperhrra
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    el mejor album de lana, me encanta thunder
  78. shayaannasir
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is nothing short of an absolute masterpiece, the striking vocals and her iconic captivating persona create a truly encapsulating experience when listening, further progressing in lana’s story in a way so unique yet so clear. she matured so much and i love this style of writing, producing, and songwriting so much. keep it up lana!!… Expand
  79. kiectrl
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing album! def not her best album (nfr is so wow) but it is really special
  80. LamNguyen2709
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is very good. Lyrics, instrumental...everything is perfect. Love this album
  81. Vankhai
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its just so deep and beautiful! Lana is the geat song writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  82. WhiteBlindness
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Just a beautiful album by the best vocalist ever. Insightful, meaningfull and, most of all, beautiful melodies that make the voice of Line shine
  83. mihhtuan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    one of the best album she's ever created, everything about this is so beautiful
  84. Thien97
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Album of the year. What a wonderful journey. Her second best album to date. I love If you lie down with me the most. Queen mother
  85. Davereve
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Es un hermoso álbum, Lana cada vez nos sorprende más haciendo arte. Esta vez nos dio un álbum en el que muestra su parte más íntima como persona, contándonos su vida de una forma completamente sincera.
  86. Aljon18
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I just love the entire album. The cohesiveness was just like out of this world. Lana's voice is indeed, reminiscing.
  87. Ajajej
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    WOWWWWWWWW INCREDIBLE BREATH TAKINGGGGGGGGGGG AOTY SHE REALLY DID THAT IM SHOOOKED STREAM BLUE BANISTERS AND NOT THE ALBUM FROM THAT OLD ****
  88. Bjork323
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “All roads that lead to you as integral to me as arteries, that pump the blood that flows straight to the heart of me America.” Lana sings in the third song, “Arcadia,” off of possibly her most important album, “Blue Banisters.” This track highlights one of two key themes from this album. She has always wrote about America, and it’s importance to her. While this track highlights this overarching theme, it also criticizes it, because like the blood in our arteries, we are completely reliant on it. Many people woud like to get rid of their blood. So who’s to say that Lana wouldn’t want to do the same with america? So why does this make it such a great album? Well I think this album does two things, I think this album makes a reflexive criticism of herself, and secondly I think this album points out why some critics and criticisms are unfair. We already explored her reflexivity criticism in, “Arcadia.” However it came from her, and I think the most important criticism comes from within, sure, you can get the spark to change from others, but really changing oneself on the inside is always a personal choice. Which I think brings me to my next point. Validity of criticism comes from within. You decide whether the criticism is valid to you, individuals decide if the criticism garnered at them is valid. Whether this is expressed in the same manner differs, some may get defensive, or project. But this all highlights a telling aspect, that on the inside, most of the time, we know if what we’re doing is harmful. I believe Lana highlights this belief best in her seventh song off Blue Banisters, “Beautiful.” One of the largest of many criticisms coming from news articles expressing disingenuous takes and hot topics criticizes Lana for being too sad. Over the years she has been given the criticism of following the “Sad Girl,” trope, she even sings about this in the song titled the same off of her third studio album, “Ultraviolence.” She counters this argument when she sings, “What if someone had asked Picasso not to be sad? Never known who he was or the man he’d become. There would be no blue period.” Before I continue, I think her example may also highlight misogyny in media and in her criticisms, because even though Picasso paints sad, somber paintings, he has never been criticized for being too sad. She sings that she cannot tell her story without being sad, to tell her story without being sad would be to not tell her story at all. Lana paints out an ever-extending landscape of pro/anti- Americana in her eighth studio album, “Blue Banisters.” The lyrics in the 15 songs tell a story and answer questions we’ve all yearned to ask of her and of society. So what should this album do for us, how does the message of this album convince us to do something? This album tells us to be weary of criticism from parties suspect of leveling criticism for motives beyond criticism, it also tells us to criticize are selves, and at the same time, be comfortable in our current existence, even if it isn’t our end goal. You don’t have to hate yourself to change.… Expand
  89. robertaachiaua
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i’m not going to lie, i was a bit concerned about this album before hearing it. the singles were good, but none of them had THAT spark that is so classically lana. however the album as a whole did not let me down. it is the first work of lana’s that i loved upon first listen. it made me bawl my eyes out, it made me laugh, it gave me chills and most importantly made me feel like i’mi’m not going to lie, i was a bit concerned about this album before hearing it. the singles were good, but none of them had THAT spark that is so classically lana. however the album as a whole did not let me down. it is the first work of lana’s that i loved upon first listen. it made me bawl my eyes out, it made me laugh, it gave me chills and most importantly made me feel like i’m ascending. the production has the simplistic piano lana has been going for lately however it had something more on almost every song so it was enjoyable. the lyrics are amazing but what’s new? overall this album is one of lana’s best work and definitely up there in my favorites. she did great!… Expand
  90. aiden1234
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album! Fantastic lyrics, beautiful vocals and innovative instrumentation. Lana Del Rey is the artist of this generation!
  91. nekotovv
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i really love it, i’m true lana fan, and that’s one of my favorite her work
  92. WaniasDiaz
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    On Blue Banisters, Lana Del Rey’s second record this year, she gets more personal than ever before. The record tells her story, overcoming heartbreak and healing through sisterhood.
  93. larissathaiza
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana perfeita, esse álbum tá maravilhoso!! Mamãe macetou demais, sem palavras apenas agradecimentos por viver na mesma época que Lana Del Rey
  94. danielhigh05
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    being able to make a sound so simple and classic while still keeping it relevant and entertaining is something lana has mastered. queen
  95. luthersveggies
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is astonishing and also competing for her best album with NFR…from the strong tone in her voice while it’s usually gentle to the impressive vocals throughout the album, for example where her voice imitates the sax on living legend and her belting on the unforgettable track dealer - this truly is some of her finest work and for me it has became my favourite lana album. I like the contrast between the different types of songs; the interlude which is trap-pop beats, songs like beautiful- a gorgeous piano song (nothing like the boring ones jack antonoff produces), and rock influenced songs like thunder. However it’s done in such a way that you don’t feel overwhelmed. If i were to give this album anything below 10 it would feel like a robbery. Del Rey’s finest album in my eyes. Favourite songs: Dealer, Black Bathing Suit, Violets for Roses, Beautiful, Thunder, Sweet Carolina… Expand
  96. Demir666
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    10/10 album no skips my puzzy is still vibrating stunning amazing perfect **** on it throw it in a blender Grammy deserving
  97. bestcritic69
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    yasss queen lana slaaaaaay eventhough this isn't my fav lana album but she is amazing and deserves everything x
  98. sophpvlk
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    one of the most beautiful albums i’ve ever heard. every song touches my soul.
  99. lunaeshere
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Outstanding album, with gorgeous lyrics beautifully conposed, mesmerizing melodies and tracks that represents amazingly every and each lana's past albums. This is a complex composition that unravels something more at every listen, already a classic.
  100. tristanbawi1com
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I have been growing up with Lana music since I was 11 years old but I never get the feeling that Blue Banisters. I don’t even know how I feel when I listen to it. I be laughing, crying and dancing with every songs from this album. I can cry and move my a&& at the same time.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A lyrically strong album. [Jan 2022, p.82]
  2. Uncut
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A set of drifting piano ballads that allow her rich and profane lyrics to hit home. [Jan 2022, p.22]
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 4, 2021
    75
    While the days of Born to Die have long since passed, Lana Del Rey is still seeking paradise, closer now than ever as she turns her search inward, seemingly recognizing that paradise is ultimately found within the best of oneself. Still, if there is indeed a physical Arcadia to be revealed, it has not emerged in its entirety on Blue Banisters. That said, its intoxicating hints are enough to keep seekers thirsty.
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