Lana Del Rey and the sound of Ultraviolence
Published on 07/26/2026 at 13:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lana Del Rey remains one of pop's most closely studied songwriters, and Ultraviolence is still the album that best shows how sharply she built her own lane. Released in 2014, it pairs her noir-pop writing with Dan Auerbach's warmer, guitar-led production.
The shape of Ultraviolence
Ultraviolence runs 11 tracks and widened Lana Del Rey's palette beyond the hushed drama of her earlier work. The record includes West Coast, Shades of Cool and the title track, songs that helped define the album's dark, slow-burn character.
That sound still matters because it connected her torch-song writing to a more explicitly live-band texture. In practical terms, it is one reason the album is often treated as her most rock-adjacent major release.
Why the record still travels
The album's staying power comes from contrast. Lana Del Rey writes in a style that leans cinematic and unhurried, while Auerbach's production gives the songs a drier edge and more physical weight.
That balance makes Ultraviolence easy to revisit without flattening it into nostalgia. It sounds like a document of a specific moment, but not one that has worn out its use.
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Where Lana Del Rey stands
Lana Del Rey is active as a solo artist, and Ultraviolence remains one of the key reference points for her later catalog. No announced live date is available in this output.
Lana Del Rey at a Glance
- Act: Lana Del Rey
- Genre: Alternative pop, baroque pop, dream pop
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 2005
- Lineup: Solo
- Key works: Born to Die (2012), Ultraviolence (2014), Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023)
- Current album/single: Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023-03-24)
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about Lana Del Rey
What is Lana Del Rey's album Ultraviolence known for?
It is known for its darker rock edge and for Dan Auerbach's production. The album was released in 2014 and contains 11 tracks.
When did Lana Del Rey release Ultraviolence?
Ultraviolence arrived in 2014 and became one of the central albums in her catalog.
Is Lana Del Rey currently on tour?
No announced live date is available in this output. The fact box therefore lists no upcoming show.
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