Lana Del Rey: "Video Games" is the REAL song of the year
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We've watched the rise of Lana Del Rey with interest. Video Games is a brilliant song, it's almost perfect, the REAL single of the year. It has been recognised as such by many,
I wonder if she'll ever break into the mainstream consciousness in the US.
Well if she's broken into ATRL....this isn't the most indie corner of the world. I know a lot of people who know & like her (real life) without me saying anything.
Watching it unfold, and hearing these rumours, I was pretty impressed someone could have seen what was happening on the blogs, found the perfect alternative poster girl, and then sat back to watch everyone come running. But now some are suggesting the plan might have gone awry. Del Rey's success is now such that she's already won a Q award, and is about to go on a lengthy tour, meaning her album probably won't be released until next year. By which time others may have come to take her place, which would be a shame since the songs – which are all that really matter – are incredible.
I wonder if she'll ever break into the mainstream consciousness in the US.
She already has. I know a lot of people who are buzzing over this single (and Video Games and Blue Jeans). The video already has almost 1,000,000 views.
