New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) The New York Times praised the new album's "retro sophistication," adding it "moves gracefully between heartache and sly humor," and Entertainment Weekly gave it a perfect A grade, saying it "unleashes [her] full potential."
See below for what press in the U.S. and U.K. have said about 'Ultraviolence.'
"One of the most compelling performers of our time" - Rolling Stone
"Musically and lyrically, Del Rey possesses a pure kernel of individualism that's not only admirable but worthy of celebration. No one else sounds like her." - LA Times
"A triumph" - The Times U.K.
"The album we need right now" - Time Magazine/Consequence of Sound
"Tragic and beautiful... the perfect musical vehicle for her vision." - Pitchfork
"A crafty storyteller who's unafraid to explore her own demons or entice yours." - USA Today
"Stunning." - Grantland
"An album both more gorgeous and more uncomfortable than anyone could've expected. And she will be worshipped for it for many years to come." - Esquire
"Brilliant." - MTV
"With 'Ultraviolence,' she takes a big step towards becoming [an icon] in her own right - if she isn't already." - Idolator
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