What does Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass sound like?

A haunting blend of spoken word and delicate instrumentals that evoke nostalgia and introspection. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock. Start with "LA Who Am I to Love You".

Is Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass a good place to start with Lana Del Rey?

Yes, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is recommended as a starting point for new Lana Del Rey listeners. A haunting blend of spoken word and delicate instrumentals that evoke nostalgia and introspection. Released in July 2020, this album marks Lana Del Rey's first venture into poetry as a companion piece to her music. Following the critical success of 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!', this collection reflects her continued exploration of personal themes and self-reflection, further establishing her voice in contemporary art.

Who is Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass for?

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass works well if you're into introspective musings on life, delicate whispers for quiet moments and wave-like pacing with peaks.

How many songs are on Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass?

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass has 14 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

Lana Del Rey · 2020

39 min · 14 tracks · indie pop

A haunting blend of spoken word and delicate instrumentals that evoke nostalgia and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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LA Who Am I to Love You Start here — This track opens the album with an introspective tone, blending lush instrumentals with Del Rey's evocative narration, setting the stage for the themes of identity and longing that permeate the collection.
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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass — The title track encapsulates the collection's essence, featuring vivid imagery and a contemplative mood that captures Del Rey's signature blend of melancholy and beauty in just over a minute.
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My Bedroom Is a Sacred Place Now – There Are Children at the Foot of My Bed — This track stands out for its poignant reflection on vulnerability and domesticity, employing a childlike simplicity that contrasts sharply with the weighty themes of motherhood and protection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective musings on life
delicate whispers for quiet moments
wave-like pacing with peaks
poetic narratives that unfold slowly

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, instant gratification
seek standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Marks a departure into poetry, blending spoken word with music, showcasing a new artistic direction.
Themes: California dreamscapes· identity exploration
Career context: Released in July 2020, this album marks Lana Del Rey's first venture into poetry as a companion piece to her music. Following the critical success of 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!', this collection reflects her continued exploration of personal themes and self-reflection, further establishing her voice in contemporary art.
Stylistic neighbors: Mazzy Star· Phoebe Bridgers· Cigarettes After Sex

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Tracklist

1 LA Who Am I to Love You Start here 5:20
2 The Land of 1,000 Fires 4:04
3 Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass 1:05
4 Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving 1:54
5 Salamander 1:54
6 Never to Heaven 2:06
7 SportCruiser 6:54
8 Tessa DiPietro 2:01
9 Quiet Waiter Blue Forever 1:29
10 What Happened When I Left You 1:19
11 Happy 2:22
12 My Bedroom Is a Sacred Place Now – There Are Children at the Foot of My Bed 2:02
13 Paradise Is Very Fragile 3:38
14 Bare Feet on Linoleum 2:54