The very question posed to me by a 15-year-old whilst I was somewhat admiring the intensity of Ultraviolence.
Ultraviolence is an entire world away from Born To Die. It's atramentous yet exhilarating unlike Born To Die's virginal sound.
A cornucopia of pain, exploitation, lust and devotion; Ultraviolence reminds us why we originally fell in love with Del Rey. It's that haunting voice which provokes a hypnotic aftermath along with a feeling of emotional tenderness across the eleven tracks.
Indeed the album proceeds at a somnambulant pace, which some listeners may find monotonous. But this euphoric sound complements and enhances the eerie, ghoulish vocals of Del Rey consistently.
The damaged beauty queen is back.
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| Ultraviolence, June 2014 |
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