If you were having trouble waiting for Friday’s Honeymoon release to hear the new Lana Del Rey album in full, you’re in luck.
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Four singles from the 14-track album have already been released.
Speaking with BBC DJ Huw Stephens, Del Rey described “Salvatore” as “the most different from all the other tracks on the record”. The single “High by the Beach” returns to the successful formula from “Summertime Sadness” and “Born to Die”, combining dry-but-dramatic vocals with hip-hop beats.
“Salvatore” joins previously revealed Honeymoon tracks ‘High by the Beach’, ‘Terrence Loves You’ and ‘Music to Watch Boys To’. It has a little bit of an old world Italian feel. It opens with the lyrics, “We both know it’s not fashionable to love me”, which is completely in accord with the self-deprecating, insecure, and romantic nature of Del Rey’s music. From a three-minute trailer that included three songs to an earlier preview of the LP’s title track, fans have been able to get a feel of what’s to come on her forthcoming fourth album. A creature of the past, Del Rey’s music often reflects common themes from history or religion.
Historically, American musicians have directly or indirectly used their popularity in their own country to expand their careers overseas – but now some musicians like Lana Del Rey may find that foreign fans are the only way they will survive financially in the coming years. The video definitely continues the pattern of Del Rey’s effortless sensuality and drama. However, Lana is determined to keep going despite these hiccups.
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Honeymoon hits store shelves on September 18.
