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10 Reasons Why Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence Is Already The Album of the Year

On June 13th, Lana Del Rey released her third studio album, titled Ultraviolence. The controversial singer captured the US number one slot for the first time in the record's opening week, despite not performing on American TV in over two years and only conducting a handful of print interviews. Ultraviolence sold 182,000 copies in its first seven days alone, marking a career-best sales week for Del Rey and worldwide, the album sold 880,000 copies, debuting at number one in twelve countries. Furthermore, the release of Ultraviolence marked the largest sales week for a female artist since Beyonce's self-titled album sold 310,000 copies in its third week back in December 2013.

8) Ultraviolence Is The Best That Del Rey Has Ever Sounded

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Del Rey has been criticized in the past for some weak public performances, but whether you think she can sing live or not, it’s impossible to deny that her voice sounds exceptional on this record.

Previous albums utilized the more commercial aspects of her voice, but with new-found confidence, Del Rey showcases a different side to her sound, one which may surprise even her most dedicated fans. The singer transforms from track to track, effortlessly veering from the shivering soprano of West Coast and the tender fragility of Is This Happiness? to the piercing highs of Money Power Glory, all the while retaining the sensual vulnerability that has become Del Rey’s signature over the course of three album releases.

The big soaring melodies of Ultraviolence reveal a surprisingly powerful voice that finds the beauty in every lyric, swooping between notes in a way that remains entirely unique to Del Rey.

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