Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence (Official Audio) [+ Review]

In the run up to the recent of her new album, Ultraviolence, Lana Del Rey has released the official audio (listen below) for her title track from the highly anticipated album. 'Ultraviolence' is taken from the album of the same name (which is set for release in the UK on the 16th June and in the US on the 17th of June) and we have to say, it's everything we hoped it would be. As expected, the title track is filled with undertones of violence, with Lana's sultry voice echoing the abuse 'I can hear the sirens/ sirens/ He hit me and it felt like a kiss/ I can hear the violence'. 

Lana's lyrics echo an incredibly toxic relationship, where someone knows that they could ultimately die from the violence they are receiving, but they can't help but stay, and it's pretty powerful stuff from the singer, whose lyrics often touch on the uncomfortable. There are also possible alternative theories as to what the lyrics mean, with some claiming they could echo a drug overdose/addiction as opposed to domestic violence (but we'll let you decide!). The track itself is a smooth mix of subtle guitar instrumentals and siren-esque singing from Del Rey, with a distinctively western beginning (similar in sound to the track 'Lucky Ones'). Ultraviolence seemingly sees the singer use an increased amount of distinctive guitar solos and sultry beats, which gives us a slight indicator of the way the rest of the album may shape up to be. 

There is something almost hypnotic about the singers voice which make each individual track sound incredibly distinctive and memorable from the rest, and 'Ultraviolence' is no exception, as she coos seductively across the steady drum beat. Making distinctions between pain and love, 'Ultraviolence' is an ultra success for the singer. The track itself is in a sense, is a form of ignorant bliss and misguided devotion, and it makes for a pretty infectious track from the starlet. Have a listen to the addictive and destructive 'Ultraviolence' below: 

You can also check out our review of Lana Del Rey's album, Ultraviolence, here.