Lana Del Rey - The Top 10 [UNRELEASED TRACKS]

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It's been a fair while since we have looked at some of the best unreleased tracks from music artists, but we're back and this time the focus of our attention is none other than sultry siren, Lana Del Rey. It's worth noting that Del Rey has, quite literally, copious amounts of unreleased work to sift through, so by no means is this a definitive list, but it is our personal 'Top 10' (disagreements welcome). Without further adieu, here is our number 10 to kick us off:

10: Queen of Disaster 

Oh Lana, you've got us spinning like a ballerina. Yes, in this particular unreleased track, it's all glitz and sugar-coated glamour for the self-entitled 'Queen of Disaster' as she twirls through each dreamy melodic verse. What can we say, we're addicted and this is much more Born to Die Lana than Hollywood cinematic Lana or broody Ultraviolence Lana that we've had in previous years (although we love them all).

9: Serial Killer

OK, we all know Del Rey's lyrics can be more than a little creepy but this one probably takes the cake. Emphasizing the lines between love and obsession, Del Rey is certainly upfront her psychopathic role in this song, and the product is unique and enthralling. While 'Serial Killer' doesn't quite measure up to the later additions on this list, it is still thought-provoking and justly secures its 9th place spot.

8: You Can Be The Boss

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Although this never quite made it to official release, there was an initial music video for 'You Can Be The Boss' made by Del Rey herself, which was certainly amusing and enjoyable. Nevertheless, the song has made a lasting impression and is every bit as catchy as you'd expect from the singer - and with plenty of classic Lana lyrics that were very evident on Born To Die. It's always interesting to see this evolution of a singer, and it is especially apparent on the rhythmic and smooth 'You Can Be The Boss'.

7: Hit and Run 

It has to be said, this next one is a bit weird - both composition wise and also lyrically - but it kind of works. Del Rey experiments with her vocal range and delivery and the end result is that we get something completely different from what we are used to; a more wiry and edgy Lana as her voice collides with the electronic beats firing at all angles in the song.

6: Children of the Bad Revolution 

Always the fan of the old school, rock and roll and jazz, this one has an essence of 'Brooklyn Baby' to it and one of the most crisp production values. With lively instrumentals and Del Rey's classic soulful and sultry voice, 'Children of the Bad Revolution' adds a little something extra to Lana's catalog of unreleased tracks and earns its place at number seven.

5: Prom Song (Gone Wrong)

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Perhaps one of the most elusive songs in recent years in Del Rey's discography, 'Prom Song (Gone Wrong) is certainly a hidden gem - and, like all gems, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The original version (of a high pitch and mid-tempo) is almost non-existent on any video streaming sites, and pitiful copies or speeded up versions are the only ones to be found. Fortunately, we've found a version that is almost identical to the original but is slightly faster. You're welcome. 

4: Angels Forever, Forever Angels

Another elusive one, the dreamy and ethereal 'Angels Forever, Forever Angels' is a captivating song that capitalises fully on Del Rey's vocal ability. Carrying the track to its completion, her vocals soar above the atmospheric and delicate musical accompaniment - guaranteeing it to be utterly memorable. Although as predicted, the original version is difficult to get ahold of, so here is a slightly slower version (as the faster version sounds truly terrible). 

3: Without You

We're getting close to the top 3 now, but coming in at number 4 is the touching and emotional 'Without You', featuring beautiful lyrics like "I can be your china doll/ if you wanna see me fall". It's a bit of a crossover between classic and contemporary with sweet string percussions combined with a more strong bass, and it naturally works for Del Rey. 'Damn You' is on the same sort of path as this one, so you can certainly draw comparisons between the two. And by now, you've probably heard the buzz that this sounds a bit similar to 'Wildest Dreams' by Taylor Swift (and some Lana fans are not pleased), but we'll let you be the judge of that one.  

2: Lolita 

Ok, let's get real for a sec. Lolita is a seriously fucked up story. That being said, who else would make a better song about it other than Lana Del Rey? Suitably tongue-in-cheek, and incredibly haunting, 'Lolita' can be interpreted in a multitude of ways and its subject matter alone makes it one of the more interesting additions in the musical world. Whatever your take, it's surely memorable and brimming with energy from the singer - making it a worthy number three. 

1: Backfire

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And in at number 1 is one of Lana's more notable unreleased tracks: 'Backfire'. I like to think of this as a sort of prelude to 'Salvatore' from Honeymoon, as both songs have similar themes and lyrical references, tying them together nicely. It's so infectious and one of the better produced pieces that you'll probably find it difficult to forget this one, everything about it screams timely classic. Might want to say sorry to your replay button now.

So there you have it! Our list of The Top 10 Lana Del Rey unreleased tracks - let us know if you agree or disagree with our list and what you would crown as the top 3 in the comments below. Are there any that haven't made it onto our list that you think should?