ULTRAVIOLENCE
Track Listing
Cruel World
Ultraviolence
Shades Of Cool
Brooklyn Baby
West Coast
Sad Girl
Pretty When You Cry
Money Power Glory
Fucked My Way Up To The Top
Old Money
The Other Woman
My Rating
8/10
Average Critic Rating
7.5/10
Overview
’Ultraviolence’ is a haunting and sultry exploration of love, loss, and self-destruction - a recurring theme for Lana, but one that is perfectly executed. Why would anyone want that to change? The production throughout is excellent, thanks to The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, whose work complements Lana’s voice and vision more than previously thought possible. The result is a body of work filled with lush, psychedelic instrumentals and a vintage quality. Despite its darkness, there’s Lana’s usual undeniable glamour and allure, capturing the duality that defines much of her artistry. Although it’s not a radical departure from her debut, ‘Ultraviolence’ delves deeper into complex emotions here and features some genre experimentation, solidifying it as a standout album in her discography.
Recommended for anyone looking for a beautifully psychedelic and cinematic listening experience.
Featured Song
Brooklyn Baby
Most Streamed
West Coast
Least Streamed
Cruel World
Underrated
Cruel World
TVV Top 3 Songs
Ultraviolence | Shades Of Cool | Brooklyn Baby
Singles
Ultraviolence | Shades Of Cool | Brooklyn Baby | West Coast
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Cruel World | Pretty When You Cry | Money Power Glory
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
7.5/10
It’s a classy and cinematic album cover that perfectly matches Lana’s energy. Singer-songwriter album covers often follow a similar design across artists, and while this one doesn’t break any boundaries, it doesn’t need to.
Genre
Psychedelic Rock
RL
Interscope Records / Polydor Records
Recording Studio
The Bridge Recording (Glendale, California) | The Church Studios (London, England) | Easy Eye Sound Studios (Nashville, Tennessee) | Echo Studio (Los Angeles, California) | Electric Lady Studios (New York City, New York) | The Green Building (Santa Monica, California)
