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Born To Die (Deluxe Version)

Lana Del ReyMP3 Music
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (441 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: January 31, 2012
  • Format - Music: MP3
  • Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
 
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Her voice and lyrics are beautiful, haunting, creative, and unique. J. Kramer  |  123 reviewers made a similar statement
I love Lana Del Rey's debut album Born to Die. Cory Loves Breathe Carolina  |  72 reviewers made a similar statement
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133 of 150 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Lana Del Rey went viral seemingly overnight last summer with her "Video Games" video clip, subsequently followed by the "Blue Jeans" clip, and from pretty much out of nowhere in a matter of 6 months, she played at Saturday Night Live recently. There has been discussion whether Lana's rapid rise has or hasn't been carefully orchestrated by her label Interscope, but now that the album is finally out, let's put aside all hype and suspiscion, and focus on the music.

"Born To Die" (12 tracks; 50 min.) can be divided in 3 sections. The first 4 tracks are slow-burners, pretty much in the vein of "Video Games" but check out in particular "Off To the Races", an album highlight. The middle section of the album (tracks 5 though 8) brings slightly faster tracks, and shines thoughout. "Diet Mountain Dew" is delightful, with playful lyrics like "Diet Mountain Dew baby New York City/Can we hit it low now down and gritty". Likewise with "National Anthem" (not to be confused with Radiohead's "The National Anthem"). After a brooding "Dark Paradise" (see my review title), comes "Radio", by far the most readily accessible track on this album (chorus: "Now my life is a sweet cinnamon/like a f**king dream I'm living in"). The last third album slows back down, and contains several other highlights such as "Million Dollar Man" (which reminds me of early Fiona Apple, think Never Is a Promise/The Child Is Gone/Pale September). The album ends appropriately with the self -explaining "This Is What Makes Us Girls".

In all, this is quite the album. Mostly dark, brooding, biting, yet funny and playful at times. Definitely not for anyone in a hurry. I can't imagine this album will be a mainstream success (this is MILES away from Adele's "21"), but I could be wrong and I hope I am.
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50 of 57 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lana Del Rey's Avant-Garde "Born to Die" February 18, 2012
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For all the critics who blasted Lana Del Rey's SNL vocal performance, missed the point: it's about songwriting, stupid. As it was for Dylan, who also has an underwhelming singing voice, Del Rey's songs are about to change the direction of pop music. Lyrically expressive and experimental with music composition that fuses the 40's, 50's, 60's and present day sounds into dark, moody, atmospheric experiences; and wrapped in a package of modern hip beats that takes her songwriting to fascinating art pop heights.

Every song presents an intriguing angle or point of view that makes one drawn deeper into its musical arrangement. Haunting melodies are sung with surprising twists that stay with a listener for days after hearing them.

The true testament to a well written song is when other artists cover it. We just might see that happen in the future with some of Lana's music, where better vocalists can interpret her superbly written melodies for a more thrilling experience. In the meantime, Del Rey's "Born to Die" album is about to change the present day notion of what pop music should sound like.
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49 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best disappointment Ever February 21, 2012
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I was one of those people who saw Lana Del Rey perform on Saturday Night Live, had never heard of her, and thought she did awful. After I decided to research her two songs and saw her videos on YouTube... I thought her songs were actually very good.

Needless to say after buying her album and listening to all her songs, I've found my favorites- Lolita, This Is What Makes Us Girls, and Off to the Races. Her song writing skills are amazing (and yes she actually writes her own songs like a big girl) and her singing is very weird and unique, but I LOVE it!

LOVE THIS ALBUM. Can't wait for her to release another one.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I was one of the few people apparently left in the span of the universe who hadn't heard of Ms. Grant (or all her internet controversy) until I saw her on SNL. Well, suffice it to say, it wasn't the greatest performance on the planet, but it got me interested in her and her music. I did some Youtubing, and fell so in love with her music (including her first album). I couldn't stop playing it. Literally. It's all I though about for days, anxiously awaiting the release of this album. And I wasn't disappointed.

Her song Video Games is very sweet, so it made me cry. It conveys love in a very pure way, partially because of its older style sound and partially because of the way her voice really draws out the melody of the song that is reminiscent of Karen Carpenter. The video for both that song and Born to Die are indeed works of art in a way that few artist still even attempt to accomplish. Her songs tend to have a strong orchestra presence to them that resonates with her voice, and it's generally soothing.

She is evocative of the 50's and 60's era performers, particularly the Hollywood, young actress type and all the fame chasing that comes with it. It's tragic but real at the same time. It's definitely a cleverer dynamic than most popular artists of our time.

I think it's important to remember where all the criticism comes from and why. We as a culture are so oversaturated with overproduced musicians these days. What with ginormous theatrical performances from some of the big names that include large amounts of pyro and lights, few people truly appreciated the more live, personal style that her music touches on. It's not made to be blasted in some huge auditorium like a Kanye/Jay-Z concert. It's made to be appreciated on a deeper level than that.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Summertime Sadness ...
I LOVE her music =)) And her singing voice is so dreamy, beautiful, poetic-like =)) It's a great cd to listen to when its raining outside =)) I would write a whole review on each... Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Nisha
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE Lana Del Rey!
It is very different and maybe not for everyone but I could listen to her music anytime!
I listen to it at the gym, in the car, when I am on the computer and never tire of... Read more
Published 1 day ago by militarywife08
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Hollow
Lana Del Rey sounds like a singer from another era. In some songs, her husky voice tickles your ears with its understated intensity. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Phillip Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars born to die
excellent , this girl can sing from high to low (vocal context ) I would recommend this album to anyone :)
development of good vocal habits are essential, It is not played on... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars lanalanalana
Lana is perfect;
Born To Die is perfect;
I got this for free;
But it's so worth buying it;
Hop on that.
Published 5 days ago by Sophia Marioni
5.0 out of 5 stars Born To Die
Lana is wonderful. For some reason I pictured her as Asian when I heard her voice for the first time. Her voice is deep and a bit raspy which is truly enjoyable to listen to. Read more
Published 7 days ago by wearingclothesperson
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This CD!
I had been wanting this Lana Del Rey CD for a long time and this was sold at a very reasonable price. Read more
Published 9 days ago by MadKatter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD!
Every song is wonderful - the price was great! I would highly recommend this CD to anyone. Listen to it everyday!
Published 13 days ago by mathgeek
4.0 out of 5 stars Why the hate?
I really like this album. Why is she so hated? I am annoyed that one of the songs has the f bomb thrown in for no good reason. Is it too much to ask, to find an f-word free album?
Published 14 days ago by Spock3000
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!
After listening to Young and Beautiful on the radio, I had to buy the whole album. Great music! Great work of art! I listen to this when writing. Read more
Published 14 days ago by rhollandl
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