He also noted her "cherubic and distant" vocals, which sound like they have been plucked from a daydream. Through the pared-back arrangements and building intensity through the songs, as well as harking back to her old thematic stomping grounds, Lyons-Burt ultimately praised the singer's new album for opening a part of her life which, until now, has felt distant. SlantĬharles Lyons-Burt of Slant magazine gave Blue Banisters four stars, expressing how this album gives a new insight into Del Rey's inner world. Sam Sodomsky, like the other reviewers, honed in on the style and substance of "Black Bathing Suit," while also hailing how the more relatable lyrics about Target parking lots and Zoom calls give the album greater intimacy, as if listeners are in the studio with her. Music magazine Pitchfork has an altogether different opinion of Blue Banisters, awarding the album 7.7 out of 10. However, the critic also notes that while some of the more pedestrian topics (like Zoom calls) make her more relatable, seem to be slightly strange additions to the Lana canon. Rachel Aroesti praised her boldness in certain songs, again noting the song "Black Bathing Suit," which takes aim at negative press attention. The Guardian, meanwhile, gave Blue Banisters three stars, suggesting some of its content seems to be outside of Del Rey's usual remit. In NME's four-star review, Rhian Daly hailed the singer for responding to critics through her music to combat the negativity she has received about cultural appropriation, and from those who claim her lyrics glamorise domestic abuse.ĭel Rey recently moved away from social media, and so took aim with dulcet tones and piano-based melodies instead, such as in her track "Black Bathing Suit." Daly also noted Del Rey had moved away from the folk roots she has been exploring in her previous two albums. Here's What Critics Are Saying About Lana Del Rey's Blue Banisters NME Here's what critics are saying about Lana Del Rey's new album, Blue Banisters.
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