Exactly this.
Which is actually really unfortunate because I genuinely think it's one of the most beautiful albums made in a long, long time. But yeah outside of ATRL btd is barely known, like the GP have never seemed to be overly here for Lana (other than VG and BTD maybe). And I say all of this as a really big fan of Lana's. BTD is one of my favourite albums ever and it definitely is a classic. I just don't think it will 'go down as a classic' for the majority of people.
Yes, Lana really provided an extremely solid album. It's quotable, the music is good, it's memorable. Love or or hate her, it introduced her as one of the most fully formed artists of the decade.
I wish Ultraviolence was held in the same regard also though
When an album is charting since Jan 2012 non-stop, every week in the US and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is still selling like hot cupcakes, yes, it is about to become a classic.
Diamond certification in France
Platinum in the US
3x Platinum in the UK
3x Platinum in Germany
and the list goes on & on & on and the album keeps on selling & selling.
Born to Die
#7 Russia
#7 Turkey
#25 New Zealand
#26 Hong Kong
#39 France
#47 Norway
#47 Spain
#65 Australia
#71 Mexico
#72 South Africa
#89 Belgium
#99 Austria
#114 Indonesia
#148 Germany
#153 Switzerland
#167 Brazil
#190 Ireland
Born to Die - The Paradise Edition
#97 Indonesia
#157 Hong Kong
#187 Russia
#187 Turkey
When an album is charting since Jan 2012 non-stop, every week in the US and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is still selling like hot cupcakes, yes, it is about to become a classic.
Diamond certification in France
Platinum in the US
3x Platinum in the UK
2x Platinum in Germany
When an album is charting since Jan 2012 non-stop, every week in the US and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is still selling like hot cupcakes, yes, it is about to become a classic.
Diamond certification in France
Platinum in the US
3x Platinum in the UK
3x Platinum in Germany
and the list goes on & on & on and the album keeps on selling & selling.
Born to Die
#7 Russia
#7 Turkey
#25 New Zealand
#26 Hong Kong
#39 France
#47 Norway
#47 Spain
#65 Australia
#71 Mexico
#72 South Africa
#89 Belgium
#99 Austria
#114 Indonesia
#148 Germany
#153 Switzerland
#167 Brazil
#190 Ireland
Born to Die - The Paradise Edition
#97 Indonesia
#157 Hong Kong
#187 Russia
#187 Turkey
Cute... But it takes more than that to be a classic. Compare Born to Die to 21. That album is a classic, not Born to Die. Besides, Ultraviolence is better anyway.