Albums you should be listening to: ‘Honeymoon’ by Lana Del Rey
October 1, 2015
Lana Del Rey is back and better than ever with her new album, “Honeymoon.” This is the fourth album Del Rey has released.
“Honeymoon” is influenced from soft jazz and pop music, yet it keeps Del Rey’s timeless, smooth, sultry vibe.
This album puts great emphasis on Del Rey’s impressive vocal abilities. From her high notes to her trademark lower notes, Del Rey’s goddess-like voice shines through each beat.
Del Rey began her music career in 2005, working with different recording companies. She then turned to YouTube where she gained many views and fans. One of her most popular singles, “Video Games,” was released in 2011 and currently has over 61 million views.
Her online success led to her appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in 2012. Critics reacted negatively to the performance with some articles saying that it was the “worst SNL performance of all time.” Regardless of the negative comments, she continued to produce original music. Her following album, “Born to Die,” reached number one on the charts in multiple countries.
The pop song “High by The Beach” is the lead single off her new album.
The new, upbeat sound is refreshing compared to the softer tones that the rest of the album has.
“Anyone can start again, not through love, but through revenge,” is just one of the powerful lines Del Rey sings.
“Art Deco” has a catchy beat that stays prominent throughout the song.
“Salvatore” features catchy phrases and some lyrics in Italian.
One of the greatest tracks on the album, “Music to Watch Boys To,” was in production for years, according to Del Rey.
“The title lends itself to a visual of shadows of men passing by, this girl’s eyes, her face.” Del Rey said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
“Terrence Loves You” connects with anyone who is going through heartbreak. Powerful lyrics introduce us to a softer side of Del Rey. The track features elements of David Bowie’s classic hit, “Space Oddity.”
Del Rey also wrote all of the songs on this album. She had help from Rick Nowels, a Grammy-winning writer who has worked with celebrities such as Tupac Shakur.
The album closes with a cover of Nina Simone’s “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.”
The album has been well received by critics since its Sept. 18 release. Urban Outfitters is featuring a special edition vinyl record of the album and has hosted meet and greets in select cities across the country.
“Lana Del Rey delivered yet again an exquisite album,” sophomore Genovick Acevedo said. “Her smooth, powerful, and haunting voice showcases the calming vibes and strong imagery. Expect nothing less than perfection from Lana Del Rey.”
“Honeymoon” is the best album Del Rey has released to date. Her unique voice and meaningful lyrics accompany the beautiful melodies. Fans can purchase this album in stores and online today.