Released on June 13, 2014, Ultraviolence is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Marked by a shift from the polished hip-hop and pop influences of her debut, Born to Die , the record embraces a rawer, guitar-heavy sound characterized by dream pop, psychedelic rock, and slowcore. Production and Musical Style

The album explores heavy, often controversial subject matter, described by Del Rey as "so dark it's almost unlistenable". Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence Lyrics - Genius

Del Rey’s delivery ranges from a sedated "childlike coo" to an operatic soprano, often sounding intimate and immediate.

Prominent reverb-drenched electric guitars, wobbly synths, cinematic strings, and jazz-inspired chord progressions.

Produced primarily by of The Black Keys, the album was recorded in live takes with a Nashville-based band. This approach resulted in an atmospheric, organic aesthetic defined by:

Influenced by the Beat Generation poets (like Allen Ginsberg), the writing often followed a "first thought, best thought" stream-of-consciousness style. Themes and Narratives