Born to Die cover

Born to Die

Lana Del Rey · 2012

57 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · R&B

Melancholic melodies intertwine with cinematic instrumentals, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of nostalgia and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • melancholic reflective moments
  • cinematic emotional landscapes
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked Lana Del Rey's major label debut and established her wider recognition.
Themes
vintage Americana· cinematic nostalgia· suburban decay
Career context
Released on January 27, 2012, 'Born to Die' marked Lana Del Rey's major label debut, following her independent album 'Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant'. This transition to a wider audience was pivotal, establishing her unique blend of vintage Americana and modern pop aesthetics that would define her career.
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Ultraviolence — This album deepens the melancholic themes and cinematic soundscapes established in Born to Die.
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Trilogy by The Weeknd — Blends dark, atmospheric soundscapes with themes of heartbreak and nostalgia, creating a cinematic feel.
Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Combines dreamlike melodies and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and emotional depth.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Born to Die".

  • 1 Born to Die Start here 4:46
  • 2 Off to the Races 4:59
  • 3 Blue Jeans 3:29
  • 4 Video Games 4:41
  • 5 Diet Mountain Dew 3:42
  • 6 National Anthem 3:50
  • 7 Dark Paradise 4:03
  • 8 Radio 3:34
  • 9 Carmen 4:08
  • 10 Million Dollar Man 3:51
  • 11 Summertime Sadness 4:25
  • 12 This Is What Makes Us Girls 3:58
  • 13 Without You 3:49
  • 14 Lolita 3:42

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