Paradise

by Lana Del Rey

Paradise cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 13 November 2012
  • Label: Interscope
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:10
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Packaged frequently alongside the reissue of her massive breakthrough album, this extensive eight-track collection expands significantly upon her cinematic, retro-obsessed Hollywood persona. The production remains heavily grounded in sweeping string arrangements and lethargic trip-hop beats, exploring themes of dark romanticism, American iconography, and glamorous self-destruction. The inclusion of the standout anthem 'Ride' heavily bolstered her dominant presence in modern alternative pop.

Genres

Descriptors: hedonism, satirical, orchestral, velvety, sweeping

Tracklist

  1. Ride (4:50)
  2. American (4:09)
  3. Cola (4:21)
  4. Body Electric (3:53)
  5. Blue Velvet (2:39)
  6. Gods And Monsters (3:57)
  7. Yayo (5:21)
  8. Bel Air (4:00)

Credits

  • Lana Del Rey - primary artist, lyrics by, vocals, written-by, backing vocals
  • James Gadson - drums
  • Zac Rae - piano, keyboards
  • Kathleen Sloan - violin
  • Songa Lee - violin
  • Justin Parker - written-by
  • Tim Pierce - electric guitar, slide guitar, slide guitar [electronic]
  • Patrick Warren - electric guitar, piano, synthesizer, strings, glockenspiel, brass, organ, electric guitar, piano, synthesizer, guitar, organ, dulcitone, synthesizer [moog], piano, bells, piano [optigon], mellotron

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