Honeymoon

Now that I’ve had this album for a day and, you know, the honeymoon period has ended (get it…?), I think it’s safe to say I’ve formed a full and fair opinion on it… in a word, stunning. That word has been thrown around a lot in the other reviews here for the album and I think that’s because from the opening strings of the title track, you can simply hear the class in the luscious production. Working on every track with Rick Nowels, Honeymoon is a sweeping aural landscape. Listen for the beautifully sultry flute in ‘Music to Watch Boys to’ and the brilliantly Italian sounding ‘Salvatore’ to really understand how perfect the sound of this album really is. I was a fan of Lana upon first hearing ‘Video Games’. I was utterly amazed by her voice and its unique ability to suddenly shift my emotions. When I received Born to Die, I must have played it hundreds of times, constantly changing my favourite song (currently ‘Million Dollar Man’) and always finding it amazing. However, if I had a criticism, it would be the unfailing and undying attention paid to making the tracks cohesive – in other words, a lot of the songs sounded very similar. She then released Paradise led by ‘Ride’, which I still consider one of her best tracks to date. In this EP, Lana included 8 tracks which developed her cinematic quality even more. I’d argue that, as a whole, this collection is the most forgettable. There are some amazing songs - ‘Gods and Monsters’, ‘American’, ‘Bel Air’ - but when I hear “My pussy tastes like Pepsi Cola” just before the slightly plodding ‘Body Electric’, my energy for that “sound” has depleted. In the lead up to Honeymoon, a lot of critics noted how Lana may have pushed her sound too far with Ultraviolence, but I wholeheartedly disagree. This was an album that knew exactly what it wanted to be and did it perfectly. In my head, I picture the gorgeous black and white image that adorns the deluxe edition I have sat on my shelf and believe that every song evokes exactly what that image is. ‘West Coast’s irresistible hook, the unbelievable Greg Kurstin-produced ‘Money, Power, Glory’ and the repetitively hypnotic ‘Cruel World’ all resonate in my mind and that’s the word I return to with Honeymoon – hypnotic. This collection combines the ‘hip-hop’ tones of Born to Die with the cinematic beauty of Paradise and the magnificently hypnotic Ultraviolence to create the perfect marriage of sounds. Every song has a place and a purpose and each surprises me lyrically and sonically. Del Rey’s voice has never sounded better. Having been modified by reverb quite frequently in her previous efforts, it is nice to hear the main attraction at the forefront. The title track was a grower for me and now can be considered one of my favourites then leading to my instant favourite, as mentioned previously, ‘Music to Watch Boys to’. From this we have the perfect ‘Terrence Loves You’ (Who’s Terrence?) and then the most Ultraviolence-sounding, ‘God Knows I Tried’, again brilliant. ‘High by the Beach’ I’d say is the Born to Die-era West Coast and I have no problem with that. Follow that with ‘Freak’ (quite Born To Die-ish, perfect), ‘Art Deco’ (perfectly following Freak) and then an equally strong second half; I can safely say this album is going to be difficult to divorce. Honeymoon - 5/5 Music to Watch Boys To - 5/5 Terrence Loves You - 5/5 God Knows I Tried - 5/5 High by the Beach - 4.5/5 (played too many times) Freak - 5/5 Art Deco - 5/5 Burnt Notion (Interlude) - N/A Religion - 4.5/5 (still great production, but a little forgettable when compared to the others, in my opinion) Salvatore - 5/5 (My Favourite) The Blackest Day - 5/5 (Ultraviolence/Born To Die marriage again) 24 - 5/5 (Spectre is the 24th Bond film and quite clearly this song should've been attached to it) Swan Song - 5/5 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood [cover] - 5/5

In my honest and totally biased opinion this is one hell of an album, well actually it's more like heaven it's so laid back and sultry. but this being Lana Del Rey it's also very dark and cinematic, the music flows much more smoothly than either BTD or UV and It is far less explicit in content, a move which I think could widen her audience but the most important thing is that she has remained true to her own vision. this isn't just music it is art and I think time will show Lana Del Rey to be one of the greatest artists of her time. that said there are a couple of songs that haven't fully worked there magic on me just yet but as I know of old that is only a matter of time. If I was to be uber critical there are some sound effects that I found unnecessary and Lana certainly doesn't need them. I give it five stars because above and beyond anything else I love Lana's voice, God Knows I Tried alone is for me worth the price but the album as a whole is every bit as hypnotic as any of her earlier work this is a truly beautiful album for fans and music lovers.

One of the best Albums I have ever bought. I have been buying records for many years, and this is one of the best. This is how modern music should be produced. It has layers of swirling harmonies with vibrating Leslie organ and soaring strings, that form a magic mesmerising crescendo that cuts back to a single haunting vocal. Expertly produced and mastered. All the tracks are exceptional and all written or co writtenby Lana , except the final track (Don't let me be Misunderstood) which is so different from the Animals version, but is equally as masterful. If you have time to sit down and be immersed in an Album of songs, then this will not only draw you in, but will also give you Hifi setup a good work out, from deep bass to high strings, but with Lana's voice up close and personal. Also a long record with 14 tracks at about 65 minutes that will keep you spellbound.

Grandaughter loved it.

I have loved Lana Del Rey since 'Born to Die' came out especially the paradise edition (have both), Ultraviolence is darker but with a few upbeat songs I like it although it wasn't Born to die, this leads me to 'Honeymoon', a little darker again and morose, still Lana's voice is fantastic, you feel her pain, some great songs, if your not already a fan you may think what the? as a fan its a good album to listen to alone in the dark.

Great album

The third album in an evolving story has a definite California feel to it (the earlier albums still had a New York edge and abrasiveness to the lyrics, which I liked) whilst losing none of the lyrical power of the previous albums. Honeymoon feels like a natural progression from Born to Die (Angst) and Ultraviolence (Courtship), the story has moved on from infatuation, through insecurity to almost jaded acceptance and leaves on a note of disaffection - High By The Beach is a lovely, haunting, put-down and the final track, a cover, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Animals, 1960s in the UK) are probably the highlights for me, though the whole album is eminently listen-able (if it doesn't grab you upon first playing, persevere and it will). Apparently, Honeymoon was kept from reaching #1 in the "Charts" upon release by David Gilmour's latest offering which, I would suggest, is pretty high praise in itself. However, I have to say that I'm less convinced by Dave Gilmour's "Rattle That Lock" than by "Honeymoon" (and I've been a Floyd fan since the late 60s). Honeymoon is, as I said, the third (or third and a half, if you include the Paradise Sessions) in what seems to be a story - whether a reflection of Lana Del Rey's life or not (suspiciously littered with New York references in the first two albums which suggests so) - and it will be interesting to see whether Lana leaves the story here and moves on to other things or continues with the theme. Whatever she decides, I'll probably buy it just because I like her voice, vocal style and lyrics.

great

Goed aangekomen

Perfeito. O disco veio em perfeitas configurações e bem embalado. O álbum é lindo e as musicas são maravilhosas!!!

Detto e fatto. Dopo aver fatto la conoscenza di Lana Del Rey dietro consiglio di mia figlia attraverso l'album "Ultraviolence" del 2014 mi ero ripromesso di approfondire l'argomento. Eccomi quindi alle prese con questo "Honeymoon" del 2015 ed eccomi ancora entusiasta a parlare di lei. Dunque, io sono troppo vecchio per mettermi a disquisire sul "personaggio" Del Rey, sulla sua autenticità, sulla sua mega esposizione attraverso i social media e sul suo atteggiamento da "diva" del secolo scorso. Io mi concentro sulla musica, e la musica della Del Rey mi affascina da morire. Mi affascina quel suo gusto retrò, quel suo giocare con atmosfere sornione, sofferte, decadenti, mi piacciano quei suoi arrangiamenti sofisticati e molto cinematografici, mi piace quel suo camminare con disinvoltura su quel sottilissimo filo che separa il buon gusto dal cialtronesco. Adoro la sua voce, la sua capacità di usare un simile dono. Avevo trovato tutto questo in "Ultraviolence" e l'ho ritrovato in "Honeymoon" dove il gusto decedente è ancora più accennato, dove il romanticismo è ancora più evidente. Un lavoro che trasuda sofferenza, pene d'amore e esistenziali, e se siano vere o perfettamente recitate questo alla fine lo sa solo lei.E in fondo poco importa mio avviso perchè questo discorso andrebbe applicato a qualunque autore. "Honeymoon" è un album atemporale, avrebbe suonato bene 50 anni fa come suona bene oggi. Capisci che aria tira fin dalla copertina, davvero iconica, davvero figlia dei tempi resi celebri da telefilm come Happy Days... ti ci immergi con piacere in queste atmosfere, ti avvolgono. Io mi perdo alla grande nella pura tradizione americana, adoro il jazz e sono un vero appassionato di avant jazz e musica d'avanguardia, ascolto blues e soul, quelli puri non quelli cartolineschi.... eppure io nella musica di Lana Del Rey mi perdo che è un piacere

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