Over 11 years later, Del Rey has released eight more albums (take note, Rihanna) that have solidified her status as one of the greatest songwriters of our time. With the opulent trip-hop production that paved the way for a new brand of pop stars such as Lorde, Halsey and Billie Eilish and a heap of retrospective glowing acclaim lauded upon it by NME, Billboard and even Pitchfork, the lasting power of the record is undeniable. Lukewarm reviews at the time from the likes of The Observer that dubbed it “a feminist nightmare of a record”, however this tired discourse hasn’t aged well. Despite this her major-label debut Born To Die sold 50,000 copies in the UK on its release day in 2012. Unpacking the beguiling mythology that surrounded Elizabeth Grant in 2011 opened a loaded Pandora’s box bursting with keyboard warriors, gatekeepers of authenticity and keen critics. Marking her first UK gig since Glastonbury, Lana Del Rey returned to finish what she started, delivering her strongest and most energetic performance in years.
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