Everything about this album is so flawless. A true marriage of Born To Die and Ultraviolence. I didn't think she could top Ultraviolence, and I was very apprehensive of her returning to the Born To Die style she hinted at...but this is so much more than I could have expected. The writing as a whole has improved and her ability to make gorgeous bridges and complex structures really shines here. The beats are complimented so well by the strings and I don't feel any repetition. What really makes the album for me is her matured vocals and the layering around her higher notes.
I hope this album falls around 80-85 because she deserves to feel true critical acclaim. High 70's is probably much more achievable (still tough though because the critics love to be shadey as hell), but I will be incredibly pressed if any of them try to come for her for anything but the music.
Edit: My favorites: Terrence Loves You, The Blackest Day, Religion, Freak, Art Deco, 24, Salvatore
Ideally I want her to only keep Born To Die, Blue Jeans, Shades of Cool, West Coast and maybe Video Games on the setlist and add as many Honeymoon tracks.
IT'S JUST TOO MUCH
