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Lust for Life

Lana Del Rey · 2017

72 min · 16 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · R&B

A lush tapestry of melancholy and hope, weaving cinematic soundscapes with introspective lyrics.

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 want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • want instant gratification from music

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic Americana· cultural commentary· addiction struggles
Career context
Released on July 21, 2017, 'Lust for Life' marked Lana Del Rey's sixth studio album and her follow-up to the commercially successful 'Honeymoon' (2015). At this point in her career, she had solidified a distinct artistic identity, blending nostalgic Americana themes with contemporary pop aesthetics. With collaborations featuring artists like The Weeknd, this album showcased her evolution into a more collaborative phase of her artistry.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Two Suns by Bat for Lashes — Combines dreamy pop with narrative-driven lyrics, creating a cinematic atmosphere akin to Lana's style.
High as Hope by Florence + the Machine — Explores themes of nostalgia and personal struggle through rich, atmospheric production and emotive vocals.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love 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

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