how ultraviolence changed lana del rey's career forever 🚬

[@jon.callaghan4165]

ultraviolence proved that born to die was not a fluke. lana was the real deal, had something to say and was here to stay. thus, a legend was born.

[@nirzara7176]

Mhm the album after a success is so critical. Just like any movie sequel just cannot match up to the original right. Like billies new album or tranquility base after am. Good album but not as ubiquitous

[@ducky19991]

Ultraviolence permanently changed the brain chemistry of us Tumblr girlies, for better and worse

[@alexreax1230]

Still changing my brain chemistry…

[@StrangerBillie]

The effy stonem edits to sad girl 😭 I miss being 14

[@ducky19991]

@@StrangerBillie yesss! 😭

[@jessicarubinson4825]

When Ultraviolence came out I was both immediately shocked and obsessed! Brooklyn Baby , Ultraviolence, Sad Girl , Pretty When You Cry , Shades of Cool , and West Coast will never get old.

[@abbielou9282]

Her best is probably NFR. But my favourite, along with her most philosophical, is Honeymoon. Ugh. That album is the most gorgeous thing I have ever listened to

[@theswiftologist]

so real

[@evi4043]

omg same here! idk why honeymoon feels more cinematic than btd to me

[@Noriqurtz]

Sameeee

[@summerchild_]

Woah, Honeymoon is my least favorite album from her and I would love to know what you like about it

[@Beyoncessister]

Yessss I was searching for a comment like this 😍 I love Honeymoon!

[@tsmidnights]

YES THE ULTRAVIOLENCE VIDEO WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR WOOO

[@skinnylegend-7330]

I think that released ultraviolence after born to die was such a smart way of solidifying her stardom. Btd gave her the sad girl aesthetic which captivated attention but she was ridiculed for being shallow and lacking depth, songs like lolita, this is what makes us girls, without you. too saccharine and vapid. ultraviolence leaned really heavily into the sad girl aesthetic but completely departed from the pop-radio friendly more shallow sound of born to die and showed critics her diversity and talent

[@theswiftologist]

very true!

[@lilas_musicofficial]

I screamed when I saw this video was out, because Ultraviolence is SUCH a masterpiece and I truly believe that we can see, to this day, the impact it has had on Lana's career and the rest of her discography. As someone who is absolutely fan/obsessed/fascinated by Lana del rey and who just can't shut up about her because of how emotionally intense her music is to me, I am so happy to see that you use your analytical skills to talk more about her. Please do this kind of video for each of her albums! Also, your outfit fits this album perfectly :)

[@theswiftologist]

Thanks queen i def will

[@drinkmoreagua8984]

ULTRAVIOLENCE is truly one of the best albums of all time ❤❤❤

[@AmandaaRaee27]

The fit for Lana del Rey is perfect. I just got into her recently (big fan of Taylor but just got into Lana, thanks to you) and I’m obsessed with her and this album is one of her best.

[@twisted9557]

Im so glad you recognize the creative detour lana took with this album. It felt WAY way more personal than Born To Die sort of like lana’s reading a book to an audience. This video is so good!! ❤❤❤

[@theswiftologist]

it was a departure for her ... a brave & creatively fulfilling risk!! thanks for watching

[@jeannie101]

i need this as a series. omfg i love this

[@theswiftologist]

it is a series!!

[@lewispowell6015]

THANK YOU! 😍😍😍 This album truly is maybe one of my favourites of all time, so it’s an absolute pleasure to see it broken down and analysed this way.

[@theswiftologist]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Greg-xo6bv]

One of my favourite albums of all time. I listen to it most nights, there is just something about it which just makes me sleepy. It's so other-worldly and transcendent. I didn't know half of the history behind it, now my appreciation of it has increased tenfold!

[@theswiftologist]

agreed, its so immersive!

[@spookey2004]

Some days I become convinced that ultraviolence never actually happened because it’s just such an excellent album that it just doesn’t feel real. Like it feels like a dream.

[@loganr7108]

your videos are always so high quality, and you are so well spoken. i’m not that far in, and i’m gonna have to finish it later, but the video is amazing as usual. i love ultraviolence so much. i really don’t know of another album like it. old money is absolutely my favorite on the album and i cry every single time i hear it. i can never decide what my favorite lana album is, but nfr and uv are always the two contenders.

[@theswiftologist]

thank you so much for watching logan!

[@margaridarodrigues3693]

I love your takes especially when analyzing Lana’s music and artistry. Would you maybe considering doing a video analyzing the poems on Violets bent backwards over the grass??

[@theswiftologist]

yes!! once im done with her albums lol

[@pedroweh7130]

I 100% agree with what you said about artists not needing to be a teacher or role model for those who listen, it just limits and offends the spotenaity of the creative process and the personal experiences and views of those who make the music. People tend to put everything in black and white, right and wrong, forgetting that there are other visions of things, and end up not giving a chance to actually see what that artist is saying. And the biggest proof of that is exactly what you said about how Lana subverts power by “choosing to be submissive”, and therefore evoking a seduction and “coolness” that makes her even quite powerful.

[@theswiftologist]

thank you for this comment!! super thoughtful and I'm glad you enjoyed

[@matthewrossi]

Loved this video! Ultraviolence was definitely my favourite album of hers until NFR. Excited to see if you’ll be doing a video on Honeymoon👀

[@karacoconutag]

Ultraviolence was a huge part of my life back in the day, affecting my aesthetic and music taste big time. It really brings me back every time I put it on!

[@theswiftologist]

it really is that nostalgic bitch

[@laureneverett9224]

When Ultraviolence came out, it was hard for me to understand where she was going with the concept. I was such a Born to Die stan that it was difficult to get used to the new sound, but over time, I truly think it’s one of her best. I agree with you that NFR is #1, but I easily think that Ultraviolence is second. Lana was truly ahead of her time with the album, and she wasn’t getting the flowers she deserved, but thankfully she is now.💕 I’m really excited to hear your take on Honeymoon, I think it’s her most underrated and slept on album, since it is sleepy in nature. But I absolutely love it.

[@mlancholia3920]

ultraviolence is lana’s statement to the music industry that she doesn’t give a f*ck and more than happy to express her artistry as she desires. i still remember the feeling of being blown away by the sudden tempo shift of west coast and that electric guitar bridge in shades of cool like it was yesterday even though that was like 9 years ago 😭 EDIT: I love your insightful analysis especially the way you address the contradictory nature of Lana's mind in an objective manner which highlights that you really gets her, looking forward to your Ocean Blvd album review soon!

[@crumbpigeon]

ugh i love your lana del rey videos!! your commentary is so interesting and you've made me appreciate her music even more than i thought was even possible

[@theswiftologist]

so glad you liked it caroline!!

[@user-fe8uq9zp2g]

i remember it took me a few weeks to get into ultraviolence, i was still in high school but i was obsessed once i sat and listened to it all. this album has 0 skips for me. I can listen to this one back to front and the story/aesthetic is very concise on this album and it doesn’t feel bloated. i also remember the honeymoon being the follow up and I wasn’t feeling it at all after how amazing i thought ultraviolence was. im going to revisit honeymoon though because im grown now so hopefully i can appreciate it more.

[@shelley2he844]

Revisit honeymoon . ❤ You won't regret it. It's an incredible album. ❤

[@punish5r]

I’ve loved Lana since Born to Die, but Ultraviolence is the album that made her one of my favorite artists ever. I was a grungy tumblr teen who grew up on all types of rock music, and as soon as I heard the opening guitar on cruel world I was GAGGED. NFR is my favorite Lana album, but this album will always have a special place in my heart.

[@sofiakessel]

Thank you for all the Lana content!! Really excited for more Lana-related videos. Love your lanaoligist amplua

[@theswiftologist]

thank you for watching!

[@estebanborreani5549]

You are such a big inspiration to me. I’m currently studying to become a translator and I always anxiously put your videos to activate my Spanish-speaking-scatter brain in English. The way you speak is so eloquently beautiful it ASMRs my frontal brain lobe. Additionally, Lana is my favorite artist, so please never stop analyzing her body of work.

[@theswiftologist]

omg this is such a lovely compliment - thank you!

[@oliviacompas]

ive been saying it since it came out… nfr is lanas best body of work, it literally gives me goose bumps evertime i listen to it!! you should totally make a video on it. your analysis is so thoughtful, and i REALLY appreciate how you put yourself in the shoes of the artist instead of only observing as a listener. i feel like so many other critics look at the art directly without any understanding of the artist and the context

[@rebellius_9190]

I'm sooooo sad I can't watch it right now, I'll catch with it later, I've been waiting for this video since you announced it and I'm so excited to finally watch it. I love LDR

[@fckitiloveyou]

Her best body of work in my opinion

[@fckitiloveyou]

ALSO the Didion reference!!! You were so right for that

[@Johanna3885]

Ultraviolence came out right when I hit puberty. It was my (if I might say so) national anthem. I played her music from the moment I awoke till I slept. A true album that had shown so many her absolute genius. I was consistently writing whilst living in a dormitory. The stories from those days are stained in my memory. Just like her music always will be in so many minds alike. ❤

[@hrctdelrey9540]

Yes!!! Slayy!!! Great video! Can not wait for more Lana. Also I would love a Honeymoon video. Honeymoon imo is one of her best albums. Soooo underrated. Her best vocals. The classy cinematic aesthetics. The production. Everything is just heavenly. (I was a honeymoon hater, I listened to it after NFR release ) and I was speechless. So many hates this album because it is slow but Once it hits you… It def feels like a kiss) i would love to know if YOU like Honeymoon or not.

[@jasminemariedarling]

Your Lana content is amazing

[@theswiftologist]

thank you marie!!

[@okayholden2531]

ive been watching a few of your reactions and i later found this video recommended to me. this is such an excellent representation of UV. please break down other albums, i love your inputs.

[@jerryheng7434]

Living for Lana Del Rey content ❤

[@drewrosen]

I’m a somewhat new Lana fan, I started listening at around November 2022, and really really got into her in January this year, I was (and still) am listening to music almost always due to some personal struggles and reasons, it’s escapism to me. I still wouldn’t call myself a full Lana stan, I still haven’t gotten into Honeymoon or Blue Banisters. Still getting into Chemtrails and Ultraviolence. Norman Rockwell is my favorite album. But now that I’m really experiencing the Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard album, and the 2 singles have impressed me so much (especially A&W- one of my fav Lana songs all time now). welcome me to the family

[@theswiftologist]

omg welcome aboard

[@Littlepea2890]

My favorite review of this album when it came out was this one that called it “the startling and disturbing sophomore album no one expected” like that was a BAD THING??? Lol I knew from that moment on I was hooked for life on this woman

[@lonnie6088]

Thank you for the education!! Old money is my fave off this revord

[@angelluv392_]

i was trying to pick my favorite songs from ultraviolence but i literally can’t. each song is special in its own way. i’m always drawn to florida kilos and is this happiness though. florida kilos is so fun and i love dancing and singing to it. is this happiness just really resonates with me because of the lyrics and it sounds so heartbreaking and beautiful. i’m not sure what her intention was with it but that’s how i perceive it.

[@anastasisoh6814]

Courtney Love video would be killer ❤ Also the Joan Didion comparison is spot on, she dominates my book shelves and Lana dominates my vinyl shelves.

[@theswiftologist]

literally my favorite author

[@mollymay7760]

love the looks you're serving in this vid! great analysis!

[@theswiftologist]

thanks for watching molly!!

[@angelashinner]

Alright hmm… so for like 4 years I obsessed over this album and era DANGEROUSLY. I was living as Lana in that album specially in my head even tho I had never been in a relationship or done drugs or done anything wild lol. I had started writing a lot of poetry about the type of men UV inspired. It’s kinda funny but I think that eventually led me to automatically get attracted to pretty melancholy dark and mysterious boys. I fell in love with the most pathetic one of them and obsessed over him for a year even tho he didn’t appreciate it in the right way at all and that damaged me so much. I’m not gonna blame Lana for it obviously. It’s just that, that album had such a huge impact on me, I actually had to learn a lot of lessons the hard way, which I assume Lana probably had to learn too. Also, Cruel World is my all time favorite LDR track.

[@chengluan1604]

fyi cruel world was Lana’s personal fav of the album too!

[@karterimlay5056]

so well done literally can not wait for the NFR video

[@juliasanders9155]

Ultraviolence was the first- and I mean THE FIRST- album where I asked myself, "Music can sound like this???" It's still my favorite album of all time. I was 14. I have a VIVID memory of taking my parents into the living room to show them this new single called West Coast that I really liked... 9 years later it's in my top 3 LDR songs of all time. I was on vacation with my fam when the album dropped, told my dad about it, he still loves all of the songs... just *this morning* he texted me "I want money, power, glory." :) Like father like daughter. I don't think there will ever be an album that makes me feel like I'm on a hazy beach where the music seems so far away yet so close at the same time, which you mention in your video. An unreliable narrator with complex emotions who takes you on a journey and you can't quite get to the end- maybe you never will. That's what life is all about to me.

[@sebastianzhong3135]

Can’t wait for the honeymoon era analysis (hopefully there will be). It’s my my 2nd fav album from Lana and imo the most cohesive work of hers

[@emily013]

I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS VIDEO would kill for a vid on her unreleased discography btw

[@henrywayne5724]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this video.honestly

[@ilaria6984]

Please do a honeymoon analysis, it is an underrated masterpiece

[@chichilafemme6336]

I was so obsessed with the album but it’s one of the few albums I revisit quite often. At least 1-5 times a year. I don’t even really listen to her as much anymore as a whole but this album has a special place in my heart. Ultraviolence, Brooklyn baby, shades of cool, west coast, money power glory, fucked my way to the top, and Florida kilos are all songs I still regularly listen to. Also I think it’s such a timeless album. Whereas bts while really good really sits in a certain time period.

[@thatonecarrot7360]

zach's fits lately>>>>

[@theswiftologist]

thanks !!

[@etienne275]

UV and NFR pretty much share top 1 for me, with a slight bias towards UV. But I’m SCARED for Ocean Blvd, considering A&W, a new favourite might be incoming!

[@sheilao2127]

PLEASE I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!! Please do them for all albums

[@aestheticsilence]

This is awesome....huge Lana fan myself since Born to Die. Especially love her unreleased world and the original album demos of Born to Die and Ultraviolence! I have tons of remixes and megamixes of her too.

[@lane_blvd]

i’m so excited for 48 minutes and 12 seconds

[@finntheultimatediva]

glad to see that you found that font😌

[@Sunny-cj7yi]

her unreleased songs are some of my favorites, but I don’t really know much of the background behind them… would love to see a vid discussing them!!! 😊

[@machlarence2415]

Finally you're done with the essay 😍😍😍

[@chwakrine]

Your commentary is always well executed and yes Flipside is so underrated.

[@robbiesmoonmusic]

I love your videos so fucking much. As a Lana fan since 2011, your videos just make me fall in love with her even more.

[@theswiftologist]

thanks for watching robbie!!

[@sincerelyrhiannon]

Over the last few days I've found myself binging all your videos and I'm not even a swiftie (but I'm becoming convinced), but you're just so bingeable and interesting LOL

[@pedroweh7130]

Loved the video, as always. My fav song is probably ultraviolence or old money. Brooklyn baby is a masterpiece though, objectively one of the bests from her entire career.

[@ohsheesh...5832]

my fav lana album!

[@samisteffen7333]

cruel world was the first lana song i heard outside of summertime sadness and video games on the radio like the first time i sought her out i search lana del rey songs on youtube and up came cruel world and that was it i was HOOKED

[@theswiftologist]

such a rogue second encounter, love that for you

[@brittanyhughes2198]

I enjoyed this video. Ultraviolence has a special place in my heart as well as Live Through This. I’m glad you brought Courtney up as well. I also love how you mention the satire, I don’t think a lot of people get this. Oh and the topic of feminism. All great points!!

[@kristilambert3416]

Ultraviolence changed my brain chemistry

[@theswiftologist]

yup

[@davidcastro5937]

The outfit lmao 😂❤️❤️ king of being dedicated.

[@theswiftologist]

ill commit to the bit

[@pranjalsatpute]

can you please please please continue this discography review, like please keep doing on like we want the follow ups like honeymoon, lust for life, NFR… its really a good watch tbh

[@christinamerry366]

Some tracks from the "Ultraviolence" sessions were remastered from 2014 to 2017 for further release, which never happened until October 22, 2021, where 4 tracks from 2013 were released on Blue Banisters - "Living Legend", "Cherry Blosssom" ", "Nectar of the Gods" and a reworked version of the track "If You Lie Down with Me". But the tracks “Fine China” and “Wild One” were originally planned for Blue Banisters.

[@shelley2he844]

I love fine china ❤ I wish to god it would be released officially.

[@thoughtsrus292]

I m living for the connections you are making to the Queen Joan Didion and Hole (literally in my pantheon)

[@armsamelia]

I could listen to you do lana breakdowns all day. The only account that is acceptable to do so. And yes plzzz do a video on her unreleased songs

[@theswiftologist]

thanks queen

[@vvieites001]

I didn’t like ultraviolence the first time I heard it. I thought her sound had lost its “umph” from born to die but after a couple of listens it really grew on me and now it’s one of my faves from her

[@finn_koepke1567]

It would be so cool if you could make this series also for all the Taylor Swift albums. love ur videos :)

[@mrovvka6882]

Hope you'll break down her every album ❤️❤️

[@theswiftologist]

yepppp

[@finntheultimatediva]

Zach really said SERVE with that jacket slay the day away💅

[@kyle-bi1uu]

i became a fan of lana in maybe late may, early june of 2022 and i loveee learning about the roll outs and the eras she had before. im caught up on all her releases albums but im scared to dip my toes into her unreleased work 😭

[@yoyocanary]

Zach, I adore you, but I would stay subscribed if your content was only videos of Gertrude taking naps. She's a great mascot

[@theswiftologist]

noted...she's def a character

[@MA-rk2om]

BRAVO!!!!!! Thank you for this ❤I became a Lana fan with Westcoast. I didn’t “get” Born to Die at first and then I heard Westcoast and the rest is history. I just adore this woman’s work and you have such a beautiful sensibility and warmth. The way you communicate is so lovely. I learned so much from your research I wish there was more hehe. I’m a fan of yours now 😊

[@theswiftologist]

thank you so much for watching!! more to come

[@p0ssum447]

I love hearing you gush about brooklyn baby because that's my absolutely favorite song by her and deserves all the praise in the world

[@WorldPeace282]

please make a video about lust for life or honeymoon I'm very curious to hear your thoughts. personally, lust for life is one of my fav Lana albums but I know a lot of people didnt love it

[@palemoonlight96]

Omg yes another Lana video 💕 6:03 future nfr video essay easter egg? 😍

[@theswiftologist]

u know it

[@xxaddyrallxx]

20:48- « there’s more of a classy element to this glamour😊» (cuts to the opening of a shot of heating up heroin on a spoon)

[@Jamieswiftie13]

Ultraviolence is so amazing glad to see some appreciation for our co-kween

[@da7072]

omg finally! I've been waiting for this video

[@dombey-fd6zr]

This is a brilliant analysis. THANK YOU. I feel as if you explained both what I love about the album and what's kind of disappointing. (The messy second half.) I like the thorough way you approach the work itself and the (at times) really dumb response to it. Please keep up the good work!

[@gabnp]

THIS EDITING! i can tell you've worked hard on this video and it was worth it, the excellence is there 🖤

[@theswiftologist]

thank you for noticing x

[@septopia]

First time watching you after falling back into a Lana hole again, after years dormant. I thoroughly enjoyed your dissection of all I've seen. Clever, informative, charming and passionate. I also like your little Smiths nod, Am I right? New sub and can't wait to go through the next album with you. Be well X

[@echoes8057]

Great video! You know exactly what you are talking about!

[@theswiftologist]

my fave comment

[@christophervargas101-5]

My fav Lana album is ultraviolence, it resonates with me on a visceral level, whenever I'm having a bad day I just press play and let it carry me away, but I think her best album by far is NFR. NFR feels like it was meticulously arranged, every single track flows into the next and tells it's own story, while simultaneously contributing to an overarching theme.

[@liveposterh0m0]

period love this video you tell them

[@veelee9343]

Literally my favorite album ever from Lana . The vibes are just so different to me . Almost nostalgic everytime I listen to it ,and I always find myself going back to it .🖤

[@goldrush1989]

Omg so true this series is slayyyy!

[@BobbyK19]

He got a hand mic, it's OVER for the other essayists 🙏

[@theswiftologist]

OVER!!

[@jasminemariedarling]

I absolutely love Ultraviolence!!! My track list in order of fav songs: 1.) Brooklyn Baby Agreed! 2.) Money Power Glory 3.) Fucked my way 4.) Sad Girl 5.) Shades of Cool 6.) Florida Kilos 7.) Ultraviolence 8.) Pretty when you cry 9.) Cruel world 10) black beauty 11.) West coast 12) Old money 13) Guns & roses 14) the other woman Ultraviolence & cruel world would rank higher but they're hard to listen to because they transport me back to my long term relationship with an ex who turned abusive but I still loved him. She does a good job lyrically of explaining that experience.

[@bubbletea2035]

the timing 🤌

[@seanlittlemonster]

you're really fantastic at what you do!!

[@RLC-tr1wn]

I didn't go to church this Sunday but I came here instead and I'm glad! you are honestly the only person I want to hear talking about UV courtney love and beat poets periodddd

[@theswiftologist]

omg LOL

[@lolalover24212]

YAY!!! Throwing in a request for a video about angel Olsen, I find her so interesting but know nothing about her

[@theswiftologist]

noted ... I'm not super familiar either haha

[@miakirsch]

so good as always ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@kitschesque]

Been to the psych word so I'm late with your videos but DAMN just the intro alone..... King of kings love you

[@stardustmelody2709]

Back in the Mid-Century singers like Lana were called Torch singers. They sang in smoky lounges about sadness and broken hearts.

[@JacindaChelsea]

Please do this analysis for all of her albums!!