Lust for Life
Lana Del Rey · 2017
72 min · 16 tracks · indie pop
A lush tapestry of dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics, combining modern pop sensibilities with nostalgic Americana themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Start here — Opening with an ethereal soundscape, 'Love' encapsulates the essence of longing and youthful optimism that permeates the album.
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Lust for Life — 'Lust for Life' serves as a powerful anthem, merging upbeat energy with reflections on love, fame, and the struggles of living in today's world.
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God Bless America – And All the Beautiful Women in It — This track stands out for its poignant commentary on American culture, blending patriotic sentiments with feminist undertones in a hauntingly beautiful manner.
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When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing — With its blend of somber lyrics and vibrant instrumentation, this song captures a sense of resilience against adversity while celebrating the joys of life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush arrangements and strong collaborations, creating a distinctive sound within the indie pop genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lush orchestral arrangement in 'Love', setting a cinematic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in 'Lust for Life' and 'Beautiful People Beautiful Problems', enhancing the dreamy quality.
- The pacing shifts notably between tracks, with songs like 'Cherry' and 'Groupie Love' maintaining a mid-tempo groove, while others like 'Heroin' slow down significantly.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- lush soundscapes for introspective moments
- cathartic reflections on love and
- for late-night drives
- dynamic journey through melancholy themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- want instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Lust for Life is noted for its ambitious production and lyrical depth, marking a high point.
- Themes
- nostalgic Americana· cultural commentary· addiction struggles
- Career context
- Released on July 21, 2017, Lust for Life marked Lana Del Rey's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Honeymoon from 2015. At this point in her career, she had solidified her unique sound and aesthetic, blending cinematic pop with moody, atmospheric elements while exploring themes of love and existentialism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mazzy Star· Phoebe Bridgers· Cigarettes After Sex
Tracklist
- 1 Love Start here 4:32
- 2 Lust for Life 4:24
- 3 13 Beaches 4:55
- 4 Cherry 3:00
- 5 White Mustang 2:44
- 6 Summer Bummer 4:20
- 7 Groupie Love 4:24
- 8 In My Feelings 3:58
- 9 Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind 4:18
- 10 God Bless America – And All the Beautiful Women in It 4:36
- 11 When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing 4:35
- 12 Beautiful People Beautiful Problems 4:13
- 13 Tomorrow Never Came 5:07
- 14 Heroin 5:55
- 15 Change 5:21
- 16 Get Free 5:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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