Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
Lana Del Rey · 2020
39 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · R&B
A poetic tapestry woven with delicate whispers and introspective musings, reflecting Lana Del Rey's haunting narrative style.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- introspective musings on life delicate whispers for quiet moments wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released on July 27, 2020, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass' marks Lana Del Rey's first spoken word album, following her commercially successful album 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!' from 2019. At this point in her career, she was embracing a more experimental approach, showcasing her literary prowess alongside her musical talents. This transition reflects her ongoing evolution as an artist, moving deeper into personal narrative and artistic exploration.
- If you like
- indie pop, indie rock, R&B
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is an album by Lana Del Rey, released in 2020. A poetic tapestry woven with delicate whispers and introspective musings, reflecting Lana Del Rey's haunting narrative style. This album is notable for its artistic departure into spoken word poetry, highlighting Lana Del Rey's skills as a writer and storyteller. It received critical acclaim for its introspective themes and lyrical depth, positioning it as a significant entry in her discography and contributing to the spoken word revival within contemporary music. The album also sparked conversations about the intersection of poetry and music in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass sound like?
A poetic tapestry woven with delicate whispers and introspective musings, reflecting Lana Del Rey's haunting narrative style. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Rey notable?
This album is notable for its artistic departure into spoken word poetry, highlighting Lana Del Rey's skills as a writer and storyteller. It received critical acclaim for its introspective themes and lyrical depth, positioning it as a significant entry in her discography and contributing to the spoken word revival within contemporary music. The album also sparked conversations about the intersection of poetry and music in popular culture. Released on July 27, 2020, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass' marks Lana Del Rey's first spoken word album, following her commercially successful album 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!' from 2019. At this point in her career, she was embracing a more experimental approach, showcasing her literary prowess alongside her musical talents. This transition reflects her ongoing evolution as an artist, moving deeper into personal narrative and artistic exploration.
Who is Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass for?
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass works well if you're into introspective musings on life, delicate whispers for quiet moments and wave-like pacing with peaks.
How many songs are on Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass?
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass has 14 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 LA Who Am I to Love You Standout 5:20
- 2 The Land of 1,000 Fires 4:04
- 3 Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass Standout 1:05
- 4 Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving 1:54
- 5 Salamander 1:54
- 6 Never to Heaven 2:06
- 7 SportCruiser 6:54
- 8 Tessa DiPietro 2:01
- 9 Quiet Waiter Blue Forever 1:29
- 10 What Happened When I Left You 1:19
- 11 Happy Standout 2:22
- 12 My Bedroom Is a Sacred Place Now – There Are Children at the Foot of My Bed 2:02
- 13 Paradise Is Very Fragile 3:38
- 14 Bare Feet on Linoleum 2:54
Release Date
July 27, 2020
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 2 sec
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