When the self-described “gangsta Nancy Sinatra”, Lana Del Rey, announced her fourth studio album (and third major-label record) there was a mix of trepidation and excitement from fans and critics alike. Her moody and melodic Ultraviolence left some audiences crying out for a venture similar to Born to Die or the Paradise edition. And thus, Honeymoon was born, a completely new creation devised by Del Rey and in collaboration with long-time producers Rick Nowels and Kieron Menzies.
It would be unjust to say that Honeymoon is entirely indicative of the Born to Die or Paradise eras, but it certainly has the same breezy overtones and similar musical composition. This makes for compelling listening, but the album possesses a distinctive sense of timelessness that previous records did not. Every beat is orchestrated masterfully, every note hit in a most haunting manner. Honeymoon is clearly an album that has been constructed with the upmost care, precision and passion.
The above is a little snippet from an article I wrote about Lana Del Rey's Honeymoon album, and if you'd like to read the full review then you can check it out here (I really appreciate it):
The review was super fun to write, and it's always exciting to see what artists have to offer in the form of new music. Let me know if there's any albums you think I should check out as I'm always on the look out for new stuff. Also, sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been super busy with Uni stuff lately (I know, I know).
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