Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
Metascore
74

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
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  1. The 405
    Jun 16, 2014
    30
    In her grand tradition of coining absurd descriptive phrases, Del Rey and Auerbach have christened all this "narco swing", an apt characterisation if only one assumes it's short for narcoleptic; it takes some doing to make sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll sound boring, but in her hands, the vices of hedonism scan as crushingly monotonous.

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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2014

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 2264 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,028 out of 2264
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 2264
  3. Negative: 184 out of 2264
  1. 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 takesThis 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".… Full Review »
  2. Ramooon
    Jun 17, 2014
    1
    Lana wants to be heavy and deeper than she is... Her voice is good and she has some moments here and there, but this album feels rushed andLana wants to be heavy and deeper than she is... Her voice is good and she has some moments here and there, but this album feels rushed and just kinda there. All the songs sound the same (and there are no songs like Born To Die - Summertime Sadness / Blue Jeans) I was hoping for more. Don't recommend the album.… Full Review »
  3. VictorKnowles
    Jun 17, 2014
    0
    The songs are very similar, and all have an air of sleep. She needs to do more happy songs, this album may depress others. The songs areThe songs are very similar, and all have an air of sleep. She needs to do more happy songs, this album may depress others. The songs are cloying and all that was written seem lazy. I do not think she has a vocal power, she does not leave her calm and boring style.… Full Review »
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