Lana Del Rey has announced the release of her latest album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, and has released the first song of the album.
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The singer has been teasing the release of the album on her social media, with cryptic messages and images of a tunnel, leading fans to speculate about the album’s title and concept.
Del Rey’s unique brand of dreamy, melancholic pop has made her a household name in the music industry, with her previous albums Born to Die and Lust for Life earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
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The first single off of Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd is a haunting, atmospheric track that showcases Del Rey’s signature vocal style and ability to create a sense of nostalgia and longing in her music.
Of course, Lana has created such a distinct set of imagery and references over the past ten years that you couldn’t miss her. She sings the lyric “Fuck me to death/Love me until I love myself” in each chorus, which may have been included in Born to Die as well as the title track of her ninth album.
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Speaking of that song’s title, the tunnel she sings about—one with “mosaic ceilings, painted tiles on the wall”—is more of a window into the possibilities she finds in even the most well-known sights and well-traveled routes than it is a specific location.
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She says there is enchantment in the ordinary. But you must first pay close attention.
Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd is set to be released on March 10, 2023. The album will also include a special edition vinyl release, which will include a bonus track and artwork inspired by the tunnel.