Having made her name known through her beautiful track "Video Games" last year, Lana Del Rey today releases her debut album "Born To Die". The American artist has interestingly been widely hailed over here in the UK, whilst keeping quiet in her home country, until her controversial SNL appearance which according to the media backlash hasn't quite worked in her favour. Which is a shame because I think she has huge talent.
The unique thing about her is the feeling behind her voice. Very noticeable in this album is her ability to portray the voice of an innocent angel to a wicked queen in one line, strong to vulnerable, rebel to sweetheart. It's an emotional range that I've not heard before, which makes it such an engaging album throughout. Perhaps the songs don't quite match the greatness of "Video Games" but the journey is gorgeously recorded and something about her hauntingly beautiful sound is addictive. For me, it's superb. And she looks stunning in this cover artwork.
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