Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd[2 LP]

I really like her music, and I find myself playing this album rather often. I guess I like listening to it.

“The Grants” begins with a short, lovely acapella introduction before the addition of instrumentation and a change in the melody turns into the main theme. It’s a gorgeous, touching, melancholy in spirit but musically uplifting song about remembering relatives here and gone. The title song which follows is an extension thematically of “The Grants” and is simply wonderful. The next song I am really impressed with is “A & W”, one of my favorite Lana songs of all time. It delves into the underbelly of Americana by painting a dark picture of prostitution as it now stands. What I love about it is the schizophrenic juxtaposition between the first and second parts of the song- absolutely brilliant! Though she works with a few producers on this album I could sense this was the first cowritten with my favorite, Jack Antonoff. The first of two interludes follows- “Judah Smith Interlude”, an apparent ‘musique concrete’ featuring a preacher and what seem to be giggling women- strange but it works in the context of the album. Another beautiful song is the keyboard based “Candy Necklaces” featuring Jon Batiste adding subtle vocals. Following is the last of the interludes which also features Batiste and sounds like the band, he and Lana jamming a bit, off the cuff and is also well placed on the album. “Kintsugi” is a pretty ballad, piano driven. Lyrically it’s about how a broken heart can let light in if you let it. I love Lana’s singing throughout- sometimes almost a whisper, sometimes a croon. She’s quite delicate on this track. My next favorite track is “Paris, Texas” with one of the most enchanting vocal melodies in her repertoire. The following “Grandfather Please Stand On The Shoulders of My Father While He’s Deep-Sea Fishing” is an interesting song but for me one of the few weak tracks as is “Let The Light In”- a MOR light tune I can imagine will be used in commercials one day. In the old days of vinyl at 16 tracks and about 70 minutes long this would have been a double album so I can live with it. The last three songs are some of my all-time favorites- the sultry, luxurious, dreamy “Fishtail”, the funky “Peppers” and “Taco Truck x VB”. When I saw VB I thought it couldn’t be “Venice B**ch” from “NFR” but to my delight it was that fantastic loop that the first part segues into and closes this deeply personal musical journey.

Album was gorgeous

She likes it and that's all that matters

Love this CD. Great value, great price

Some minor cracks on the case. Cd is in great condition

From an audiophile and lyrical critique standpoint, this album succeeds in creating a lush, immersive atmosphere, punctuated by moments of raw vulnerability. The production values are high, with an emphasis on vocal prominence and minimalist, yet elegant instrumentation that enhances the storytelling. However, while the album is conceptually cohesive, some tracks tend to linger longer than necessary, diluting the emotional impact of the stronger pieces. This makes it feel slightly overindulgent for listeners seeking a tighter narrative or more dynamic pacing. Despite these minor critiques, it remains a powerful addition to the artist’s catalog, best enjoyed in a solitary setting where the subtleties can truly sink in.

I love this album by Lana, and I’m grateful Amazon sells it because my car doesn’t have aux cord capability.