Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in New York City, Lana Del Rey is an American singer-songwriter known for cinematic, melancholic pop that blends orchestral arrangements, vintage references and a constructed persona.

Breakthrough with the single "Video Games" and the 2012 album Born To Die; earlier released work under the name Lizzy Grant/Lana Del Ray; recognised for retro orchestral pop, cinematic production and recurring critical debate about authenticity.

DeBaser's reviews emphasise Lana Del Rey's cinematic, melancholic pop and orchestral arrangements. Critics debate her persona and authenticity while praising songwriting and vocal delivery. Several albums (Born To Die, Ultraviolence, Chemtrails, Blue Banisters, Lust for Life) are consistently noted for high production values. Overall reception ranges from mixed skepticism to clear admiration.

For:Fans of melancholic, cinematic pop; listeners of baroque/dream pop; readers interested in artist persona and production.

 Elizabeth Grant is a much-discussed character, often painted as a mix of unpleasantness and arrogance. For me, she is just a girl with the blues in her veins, from what I hear.

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 The new album by Lana Del Rey is of an absolute high level.

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 There are far fewer references to Black Music and the more heavy-handed R'n'B compared to our previous work, and you can tell that Auerbach's fee for the production was (more than) adequate and deserved: it is immediately noticeable from the fil rouge, which is no longer "vetero-nineties" electronics but one that flows over a more classic and elegant Blues (and references to genre standards abound) and a less intrusive orchestral setup.

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 The mistake was probably denying herself and her past, thus giving up her truest part to recycle herself into a sad doll with sure commercial effect but to be admired more than loved.

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