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Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd

Lana Del Rey · 2023

77 min · 16 tracks · indie pop

A lush tapestry of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics, enveloped in baroque pop and dreamlike atmospheres.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Grants Start here — Opening the album, this track introduces listeners to a familial theme through rich harmonies and a reflective tone, setting the emotional backdrop for the entire project.
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    Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of nostalgia and longing, weaving together personal anecdotes with broader societal reflections in a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.
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    A&W — This standout track juxtaposes upbeat instrumentation with darker lyrical themes, highlighting Del Rey's ability to blend contrasting emotions within her work.
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    Kintsugi — Named after the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold, this song explores themes of resilience and beauty in imperfection through evocative imagery and delicate production.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends introspective lyrics with lush arrangements, creating a distinct sound while maintaining a cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature spoken interludes that break up the musical flow, creating a narrative-like structure.
  • The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a contemplative conclusion to the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hauntingly beautiful soundscapes
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • wave-like pacing encourages immersion
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic relevance and popularity in later career.
Themes
California nostalgia· family legacy
Career context
Released on March 24, 2023, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd marks Lana Del Rey's ninth studio album, following her commercially successful record Blue Banisters. At this point in her career, Del Rey continues to evolve artistically, blending personal themes with broader cultural commentary while maintaining her signature cinematic style.

Tracklist

  • 1 The Grants Start here 4:55
  • 2 Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd 4:45
  • 3 Sweet 3:35
  • 4 A&W 7:13
  • 5 Judah Smith Interlude 4:36
  • 6 Candy Necklace 5:14
  • 7 Jon Batiste Interlude 3:33
  • 8 Kintsugi 6:18
  • 9 Fingertips 5:48
  • 10 Paris, Texas 3:26
  • 11 Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while he’s deep‐sea fishing 4:00
  • 12 Let the Light In 4:38
  • 13 Margaret 5:39
  • 14 Fishtail 4:02
  • 15 Peppers 4:08
  • 16 Taco Truck × VB 5:53

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