Bio 23,538 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 And Kylie's albums are filler free right? As a fan of Kylie I personally find it funny you'd say that Did I say that? I can't find where Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Planes 340 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Well it didn't fair well commercially so their fears came true. For an artist of her caliber, her sales aren't bad. Nobody really expected her to sell millions of copies because she didn't sell out to make more Summertime Sadness remix clones, nor does she have a fanbase the size of Beyonce's or Coldplay's. And critically speaking, Ultraviolence has done very well, which proves Interscope obviously isn't hearing what critics are hearing. If they were worried about a critical disaster, they should be more worried about Gaga than Lana. delete it fat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versace 7,897 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Ultraviolence reminds me of BTW , both album slayed but they lack the hit factor that labels want artists to put out , albums that can do that state the artist is being portrayed by their abilities over their amiability towards pop culture/media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklistedd 599 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I don't think this is only reflective of Interscope. A lot of those actually in charge in the music industry probably don't know **** about music. Artists are money cows meant for milking to make profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativenewyorker 1,190 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 To those who think her sound hasn't changed: Ultraviolence is a rock album. It's not hook-heavy or catchy or formulaic, it's more retro feeling and unpolished. The electric guitars are hypnotic and a lot of it is inspired by Pink Floyd and other psychedelic rock bands, like the Doors. Plus, the jazzy element is something new from her. Born to Die was full of catchy, melodic pop songs with lush strings and hip hop beats that are both absent from Ultraviolence. The progression of her music went from polished melodic pop to bluesy rock from Born to Die to Paradise and now to Ultraviolence, her most stripped down music to date. I think she did the right thing by pushing for her vision because critics are eating it up and it's gained her some credibility as an artist. If she came back with another Born to Die, I don't imagine it would've changed anyone's mind about her. By the way, can we not turn this into a Gaga vs. Lana thread? They're in completely different lanes in the industry and coexist just fine. Let it go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix 1,437 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 To those who think her sound hasn't changed: Ultraviolence is a rock album. It's not hook-heavy or catchy or formulaic, it's more retro feeling and unpolished. The electric guitars are hypnotic and a lot of it is inspired by Pink Floyd and other psychedelic rock bands, like the Doors. Plus, the jazzy element is something new from her. Born to Die was full of catchy, melodic pop songs with lush strings and hip hop beats that are both absent from Ultraviolence. The progression of her music went from polished melodic pop to bluesy rock from Born to Die to Paradise and now to Ultraviolence, her most stripped down music to date. I think she did the right thing by pushing for her vision because critics are eating it up and it's gained her some credibility as an artist. If she came back with another Born to Die, I don't imagine it would've changed anyone's mind about her. By the way, can we not turn this into a Gaga vs. Lana thread? They're in completely different lanes in the industry and coexist just fine. Let it go. This is one of the best posts I've ever seen on this site :nooo: ~~~~~~~ It's sad that they had to go through all that... I wonder if that's why there were so many date changes? First it was May 1st, then June 2nd, then end of June and eventually it was June 13/16/17. Ultraviolence is quite honestly my favorite release from Lana (Ya I know she only has 3 major releases, but nonetheless). Its kinda sad & also a little funny that it took Adele's producer to change their minds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisFromMars 9 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Interscope. Azealia Banks tbh :awkney: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado 2,439 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Not a britney stan talking about Lana and her music omfg, and the kylie minogue one with that mess of an album she release lmfaooo **** outta here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I really love the album, but I doubt it can release hits. Doubt it will reach platinum in the US like BTD too. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix 1,437 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 "From how great the songs were to how confident she is as a musician to her ****ing singing every song live, with a handheld microphone and a seven-piece band. I mean, get the **** out of here, who does that?" Stefani Gkthxbei Well I mean, Gagas stuff is more electronic so I don't think 7 piece band fits well, and SURE every singer sings "live" but apparently Lana used a pretty simple handheld mic for the recording, which is pretty abnormal cause handhelds are mostly used for concerts, not to mention Gaga probably uses special mics for the studio as most singers do. All in all what Dan is trying to say is that she used a handheld mic, and sang while the band was playing at the same time, so it's more "live" than your typical "Record vocals and put them over an insteumental" situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Not a britney stan talking about Lana and her music omfg, and the kylie minogue one with that mess of an album she release lmfaooo **** outta here Lana Del Rey wishes she was the legende Kylie is LOL Go take a nap henny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryBlond 14,120 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 To be honest, I thought they didn't want to release it because it has such eyebrow raising lyrics in it that appear to support and glamourise domestic abuse, hardcore d--gs, sugar daddies and having affairs with married men. All artistic statements in the viewpoint of her character, of course, but not everyone is smart enough to realise that she is playing a character and her work is metaphorical and satirical in lots of ways. If BTD got such a mixed reception, this one would probably be even worse and could get her labelled as a really bad role model for young girls. But surprisingly, that didn't happen and critical reception was the strongest ever. The world is odd sometimes. Anyway, it really shows how many people have been kissing Adele's backside since she had a hit album, and in turn, sucking up to her producers too. At this moment, it is believed that everything she does turns to gold and if Adele or her producers say an artist is good, they must be. Makes me want to throw up, so it does. This was one of the few times their powers of persuasion were used for good, though. I hope the massive chart success and critical reception has convinced Interscope that Lana should be allowed to do her own thing. She's not going to be a singer who makes hit singles, so she shouldn't try to be, or else she could lose her loyal fanbase who like her alternative approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Goulding 8 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Stan for Lana but wasn't a fan of the album at all & I think Paul Epworth working on it would have been amazing. His production isn't all basic Adele sounding, he produced Florence's albums and they're mind blowing. I think that he could have taken the BTD sound and taken it to the next level rather than just going in a new direction all together like she did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 680 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Interscope was right, Ultraviolence has nothing remotely hitworthy and is just riding momemtum from BTD and SS. Out of top 10 in US and UK in just 3 or 4 weeks. At least Kylie and Britney always slayed when dance-pop was popular (late 80s, early 00's, late 00's). Lana is under-performing relative to peers like Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Paloma Faith, P. Nutini. Slower music is in but Lana isn't capitalizing. She's not going to be a singer who makes hit singles, so she shouldn't try to be Why not? She's gifted with words, slow songs can be hits, all she needs is some half decent production. Fact is a lot people who liked BTD aren't so into the sequal. Ultraviolence #17 UK in UK after 5 weeks, actually very similar trajectory to Kylie's Into the Blue. Could be gone from top 100 within a few months. http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antidote 95 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Mess. I love the album. Interscope only wants songs who scream no. 1 hit all the way....on one hand I understand it because it's their job and a business with lots of money involved, but on the other hand it's annoying because I don't need another popstar who sounds like everyone else....I love Lana's unique style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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