Lana Del Rey ’s fourth studio album, Honeymoon (2015), is often described as her most cinematic and sophisticated work. Departing from the guitar-driven "grunge" of Ultraviolence, it returns to the baroque pop of her debut while incorporating jazz, trap, and film-noir soundscapes. Core Aesthetics & Themes
in Santa Monica, California, with additional sessions for "Salvatore" and "Swan Song" at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. lana del rey honeymoon work full album
The album was primarily written by Del Rey and longtime collaborator Rick Nowels, with additional production by Kieron Menzies. Del Rey described the record as more "surreal" and "psychedelic" than her previous work, influenced by her time spent at the beach and the glamour of old Hollywood. Lana Del Rey ’s fourth studio album, Honeymoon
8. Burnt Norton (Interlude) An unexpected spoken word interlude reading T.S. Eliot’s poem Burnt Norton. ("Time present and time past / Are both perhaps present in time future"). This confirms that Honeymoon is not a pop album; it is a poetry collection set to music. The album was primarily written by Del Rey
Often cited by Lana herself as one of her favorite projects, Honeymoon is less of a collection of songs and more of a singular, atmospheric mood. The Aesthetic: Baroque Pop Meets Neo-Noir
7. Art Deco An elegy for a young, hipster party girl ("You're so Art Deco"). It critiques the shallowness of the Hollywood nightlife scene while simultaneously sympathizing with the girl’s loneliness.
Upon release, Honeymoon received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics complained about the "ponderous" pacing and the lack of "hits." Commercially, it was her first album that didn't produce a massive Top 10 smash.