![]() “Down at the Men in Music Business Conference down in Orlando, I was only nineteen” is not the most poetic or catchy chorus, yet Del Rey manipulates her voice into a falsetto that is raspy, yet high and weak, which is captivating. Del Rey’s voice and appeal, however, is what truly carries the song. It’s the type of reflection and emotional work that adds the most depth and interest to the album. Grant looks back on her younger, more naive self as she is just getting into the industry, and from her newfound perspective, she questions the power she felt then. The first track on the album, “White Dress,” harnesses the stylistic power of Del Rey with the anxiety of Grant, as she contemplates the impact of fame, a common theme across the album. ![]() Although Grant is choosing the way Del Rey sings and presents herself, her persona can seemingly take over and stand on her own. Yet, when it comes to her performance of the songs, Del Rey is in full control. Grant’s perspective shows itself in the cautious and retrospective moments, while Del Rey is showcased when the record is at its most wonderstruck and self-destructive. While Grant is the mastermind behind Del Rey, the two are often distinguishable on this album through its lyrics. On her seventh studio album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club, the lines between Lana Del Rey and Elizabeth Grant flux between being defined and blurred, as her identity is called into question. She's attracted controversy this past year for blunders, like wearing a mesh mask, posting confusing and ill-written political statements, and blatant cop apologism, much to the chagrin of her fans, who were already attempting to defend her worrying bouts of nostalgia for America's historical past. Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, the woman behind Lana Del Rey, is now 35. But the 2014 days of Tumblr and flower crowns are far behind us. ![]() ![]() ![]() Del Rey entered the industry as the girl who could steal your husband with the bat of her eyelashes, and mischief found her as frequently as she found herself in bad relationships. Who is Lana Del Rey in 2021? It’s an interesting question for a star that had situated herself as the queen of indie melodrama, while using americana as a backdrop for her wanderlust. ![]()
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