Ultraviolence cover

Released 12 years ago this June

Ultraviolence

Lana Del Rey · 2014

70 min · 15 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · R&B

Lana Del Rey's haunting vocals intertwine with rich orchestration, capturing a melancholic yet glamorous exploration of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • melancholic exploration of themes
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — 'Ultraviolence' showcases Lana Del Rey's artistic ambition and depth, solidifying her sound.
Themes
California seduction· obsessive love· hipster irony
Career context
Released on June 13, 2014, 'Ultraviolence' marked Lana Del Rey's third studio album following her breakthrough with 'Born to Die.' This album further solidified her distinct cinematic pop sound, showcasing a darker and more introspective approach influenced by her turbulent personal life and relationships.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Cruel World".

  • 1 Cruel World Start here 6:40
  • 2 Ultraviolence 4:11
  • 3 Shades of Cool 5:42
  • 4 Brooklyn Baby 5:51
  • 5 West Coast 4:16
  • 6 Sad Girl 5:17
  • 7 Pretty When You Cry 3:54
  • 8 Money Power Glory 4:30
  • 9 Fucked My Way Up to the Top 3:32
  • 10 Old Money 4:31
  • 11 The Other Woman 3:01
  • 12 Black Beauty 5:14
  • 13 Guns and Roses 4:30
  • 14 Florida Kilos 4:14
  • 15 Flipside 5:12

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