Album Reviews

Album Reviews: Lana Del Rey shines a light at the end of the tunnel

In her latest album, the prolific New York songwriter once again proves herself an authentic purveyor of home truths

Lana Del Rey: with her new album, the New York songwriter once again trades easy commercial gains for an in-depth, studious look at herself

Lana Del Rey: Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (Interscope/Polydor)

Ill-fated romance, jaded Once-Upon-a-Time-in-Hollywood glamour, moroseness underscored by a bruised view of life – you don’t come to Lana Del Rey looking for pop music thrills or exhilaration, but if you have been a fan since her 2010 self-titled debut then you know that.

With her new album (her ninth in 13 years – Del Rey isn’t a time waster), the ...