Look out for Lana Del Rey in early 2012. Her debut album Born to Die will be released at the end of January, and if the singles she released in 2011 are any indicator, it'll be one of the first great records of the year. Del Rey, born Elizabeth Grant, is from Lake Placid, NY and the daughter of a millionaire investor. She has a Cat Power-ish voice and the look to be a big star going forward.
"Video Games"
"Blue Jeans"
Born to Die - out 1/31/2012, Interscope Records
Given it time to digest, and this chick is all hype. She's just trying to fill a niche, no real talent. Got the SNL gig based on 'buzz' and I thought she fell completely flat. Not a fan.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I thought her first couple of songs were good, but it's all
ReplyDeletestyle and no substance. Horrible SNL performance, and I gave her the
benefit of the doubt given SNL is notorious for making even the best
acts sound mediocre. Something's wrong with that stage.