Ocean Blvd is kinda messy, where the last three tracks feel like bonus tracks and the interludes are almost back to back instead of being spread out throughout the album. NFR has only one skip for me, Bartender. I don’t really care for the last three tracks or the interludes on Ocean Blvd, so NFR wins for me.
Loved your review, its always interesting to give a broader insight to a piece of artwork always appreciate you sharing the written version haha. Makes it easier for me to understand. Keep up your work :)
This and your Blue Banisters review have been impressively insightful. Lana continues to be truly fascinating if a little frustrating. This album definitely has more of the elements that made NFR! work so well for me. However, it somehow feels messier and more inconsistent which is both to its benefit and to its detriment sometimes. The FJM and Bleachers collabs are really something special though. Also, I will defend Peppers, it’s such a quirky bop that I kind of mess with.
I don’t think this is Lana’s best album, but in terms of aesthetic, subjects, and overall theme of this album is really unique and like nothing that we’ve ever seen from her. Candy Necklace, Fishtail, and A&W have chilling undertones, whereas The Grants, Sweet, and Fingertips have mature themes in them. Most artists just swear more and they call it “mature” but Lana actually talks about getting older, watching people close to her die and wondering if she’ll ever find true love. I still think NFR is better, because the album is more cohesive. But Ocean Blvd is a very close second.
I'm not gonna lie, i was genuinely shocked when i saw the description because i assumed you were gonna despise this. I've established myself as a hardcore Lana stan obvi (see also: my comment on fantano's review of blue bannisters) and this album has not changed that whatsoever. I too think it's a grand culmination of her entire career and personally I'm personally loving every single element of it. I'm really glad you've come around to at least partially understand her artistic appeal in the same way fans like myself do Definitely her best album to date and yet another 10/10 from her (the other two for me are Ultraviolence and NFR)
You forgot his NFR review. Also he doesn't give scores in his reviews since last year, wants to focus more on his analysis and critiques rather than the scores placed on the reviews. But if you are very curious on the scores... Wait for a few months then find his RYM, the scores will be then there.
Totally agree, magical moments with half a dozen good songs, but some very skippable ones. Bit too sweary and granular to up with the best female albums, such as "Lion and the Cobra".
Not even gonna bother with this album I'm not a fan of her music i rather listen to something amazing like the new Enslaved or Necropanther and so far those two albums ended up my best of March
@@DashieNegan41 bro who said you had to listen to it?? You literally said you’re not a fan and not gunna give it a listen, why are you watching this video review? You sound like a hater.
Ocean Blvrd > NFR
Ocean Blvd is kinda messy, where the last three tracks feel like bonus tracks and the interludes are almost back to back instead of being spread out throughout the album. NFR has only one skip for me, Bartender. I don’t really care for the last three tracks or the interludes on Ocean Blvd, so NFR wins for me.
Loved your review, its always interesting to give a broader insight to a piece of artwork
always appreciate you sharing the written version haha. Makes it easier for me to understand.
Keep up your work :)
Based. It's the most I enjoyed Lana's album since Born to Die (I like NFR tho, but I think new one is better than NFR)
This and your Blue Banisters review have been impressively insightful. Lana continues to be truly fascinating if a little frustrating.
This album definitely has more of the elements that made NFR! work so well for me. However, it somehow feels messier and more inconsistent which is both to its benefit and to its detriment sometimes.
The FJM and Bleachers collabs are really something special though. Also, I will defend Peppers, it’s such a quirky bop that I kind of mess with.
I really wish "Video Games" was an actual hit instead of only charting for one week because of a bad SNL performance
It has hit-esque streaming just got there over time
It’s regarded as a classic. Not every song has to be a top 5 hit. Look at happier than ever
@JimBob242 You're right. That's not what I was implying, I just think it deserved better
I don’t think this is Lana’s best album, but in terms of aesthetic, subjects, and overall theme of this album is really unique and like nothing that we’ve ever seen from her. Candy Necklace, Fishtail, and A&W have chilling undertones, whereas The Grants, Sweet, and Fingertips have mature themes in them. Most artists just swear more and they call it “mature” but Lana actually talks about getting older, watching people close to her die and wondering if she’ll ever find true love. I still think NFR is better, because the album is more cohesive. But Ocean Blvd is a very close second.
It's easily her best
Your reviews are always thoughtful and insightful. Thank you
I'm not gonna lie, i was genuinely shocked when i saw the description because i assumed you were gonna despise this. I've established myself as a hardcore Lana stan obvi (see also: my comment on fantano's review of blue bannisters) and this album has not changed that whatsoever. I too think it's a grand culmination of her entire career and personally I'm personally loving every single element of it. I'm really glad you've come around to at least partially understand her artistic appeal in the same way fans like myself do
Definitely her best album to date and yet another 10/10 from her (the other two for me are Ultraviolence and NFR)
Let me echo this... No one remembers your so-called comment on the fantano review
What did you think of Honeymoon? I think this album might have displaced that one as my favorite!
@@joeyrufo I used to dislike it but its kinda grown on me as of recently
I really enjoyed this album! I re-visit it almost daily!
well now i’m obligated to use the time i have before class tomorrow to listen to this thing
It's a quality use of time (I would say)
Mark, what score did you give this album? I kept waiting for it… I think the highest score you’ve given her is a 5/10?
You forgot his NFR review.
Also he doesn't give scores in his reviews since last year, wants to focus more on his analysis and critiques rather than the scores placed on the reviews.
But if you are very curious on the scores... Wait for a few months then find his RYM, the scores will be then there.
I've never really listened to Lana del Ray so where would be a good place to start with her albums be?
Kinda depends on what you like but Norman Fucking Rockwell is really really good.
“yep i knew he gon talk about lana”
*looks at description*
…EXCUSE ME WHAT??!??
I agree 100% with what u said bro!
12:00 she also talks about being "sent away" in "This is What Makes Us Girls"
Yes peppers is her worst, it just doesn't go.
I love the album but I appreciate your analysis, very thought provoking
Great album review.
Totally agree, magical moments with half a dozen good songs, but some very skippable ones. Bit too sweary and granular to up with the best female albums, such as "Lion and the Cobra".
Ultraviolence is still my favourite album
Not everyone can appreaciate the last 3 albums
Yes it is a jump on point! Obviously a brilliant musical mind at work.
Great insights into Lana's music.Her lyrics aren't always great,but her melodies are gorgeous on this record.Who else is like her?
why im watching this?
Again, a man giving the credit for producers and not the genius women who create the content.
Well then...
Wow. This guy loves to hear himself talk.
So you want songs about sex, cheating, and abuse on men like Cardi b, Doja cat, Megan thee stallion, Niki manaj Ariana grande ?
Not even gonna bother with this album I'm not a fan of her music i rather listen to something amazing like the new Enslaved or Necropanther and so far those two albums ended up my best of March
@@sycamore2656 you're welcome 😊
This is so confusing lol
@Izzia Ismail I Don't like slow burner music
@@DashieNegan41 bro who said you had to listen to it?? You literally said you’re not a fan and not gunna give it a listen, why are you watching this video review? You sound like a hater.
@Javy Juarez I find her music very sleepy and quite boring on her voice my opinion remember.