FfFfFfFF 56,573 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 6 years ago on this day, the lead single of Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence was released. The song received acclaim from contemporary music critics which compared it to a "a slice of retro heaven". The song was a departure from Born to Die's easy-on-the-ears, softer and sleeker style to a more heavy, psychedelic and surf rock inspired sound. Curiously, the tempo changes everytime the song reaches the chorus, from approximately 123 beats per minute to 50. What is your opinion on the song? Do you remember it actually being released, back in 2014? Was it a good choice for the lead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose P 23,341 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ugh such a good song. It transports you to another dimension Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteHotForever Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 West Coast is my favorite Lana song I love both the album version and the radio mix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Wave 7,635 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Fun fact I totally remember this being released, and to date, it’s the only Lana song I listen to! I love itttt Colourful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardevoir 9,902 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I love pace changing over the song. Amazing song. Sugar, spice, and everything nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melmoth 361 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I still remember the first time I listened to it, I was so shocked when I heard that the chorus had a slower pace. I instantly fell in love with the song, it was so different from everything I had ever listened to! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhaul 37 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 It was the best choice for the lead. definitely my fav Lana album Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Aged like a milk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitana 1,829 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 i love this track so much. You will learn respect! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestri Levante 1,076 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 An iconic Lana song, from an iconic album I remember going on a road-trip shortly after Ultraviolence was released and that was the only album I played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 22,254 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I do remember the day it was released and how shocked I was by the song structure. I love the alternative version as well. And it’s still my favorite Lana song (it snatched Ride’s wig back then) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miichael 1,166 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 This song is so quintessentially Lana and such a good choice as lead single and the tempo change is so amazing. One of my favourite songs from the album honestly Born This Way Ball - 20/6/12 | artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball - 30/8/14 | LA To The Moon Tour - 2/4/2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOSHTICK 2,906 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 This is one of my favourite songs of all songs ever, probably in my top 5, same goes for the album. The music video, the song, it's all who I am. That Hedi Slimane in California vibe. I remember the release so vividly, the days beforehand, the way I didn't like it at the first listen and loved it right after. Underrated AF. I wish she would collab with Dan again, though it will never happen again. Thanks for reminding me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvador Sequea 813 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 In my Top 5 of Lana Songs, this is one of the coolest songs I've ever heard. Like you can literally feel like the coolest person in the world just by listening to it, doesn't matter if you're driving or washing your dishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreekGod 1,085 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Great song, but can we appreciate the album Ultraviolence while we are at it? its synths and rock themed atmoshphere and lyrics and music videos and whole concept of the album were so dope. It’s my favorite Lana album, and damn it aged like gold and screams quality. Artistically it is superior to Born to Die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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