Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd[2 LP]

I really like her music, and I find myself playing this album rather often. I guess I like listening to it.

“The Grants” begins with a short, lovely acapella introduction before the addition of instrumentation and a change in the melody turns into the main theme. It’s a gorgeous, touching, melancholy in spirit but musically uplifting song about remembering relatives here and gone. The title song which follows is an extension thematically of “The Grants” and is simply wonderful. The next song I am really impressed with is “A & W”, one of my favorite Lana songs of all time. It delves into the underbelly of Americana by painting a dark picture of prostitution as it now stands. What I love about it is the schizophrenic juxtaposition between the first and second parts of the song- absolutely brilliant! Though she works with a few producers on this album I could sense this was the first cowritten with my favorite, Jack Antonoff. The first of two interludes follows- “Judah Smith Interlude”, an apparent ‘musique concrete’ featuring a preacher and what seem to be giggling women- strange but it works in the context of the album. Another beautiful song is the keyboard based “Candy Necklaces” featuring Jon Batiste adding subtle vocals. Following is the last of the interludes which also features Batiste and sounds like the band, he and Lana jamming a bit, off the cuff and is also well placed on the album. “Kintsugi” is a pretty ballad, piano driven. Lyrically it’s about how a broken heart can let light in if you let it. I love Lana’s singing throughout- sometimes almost a whisper, sometimes a croon. She’s quite delicate on this track. My next favorite track is “Paris, Texas” with one of the most enchanting vocal melodies in her repertoire. The following “Grandfather Please Stand On The Shoulders of My Father While He’s Deep-Sea Fishing” is an interesting song but for me one of the few weak tracks as is “Let The Light In”- a MOR light tune I can imagine will be used in commercials one day. In the old days of vinyl at 16 tracks and about 70 minutes long this would have been a double album so I can live with it. The last three songs are some of my all-time favorites- the sultry, luxurious, dreamy “Fishtail”, the funky “Peppers” and “Taco Truck x VB”. When I saw VB I thought it couldn’t be “Venice B**ch” from “NFR” but to my delight it was that fantastic loop that the first part segues into and closes this deeply personal musical journey.

Good album, sounds fine. Didn’t come with a lyric sheet but that’s fine ig. No matter what Amazon doesn’t seem to care when it comes to packaging I bought 4 discs and all the cases are cracked 😭

Album was gorgeous

From an audiophile and lyrical critique standpoint, this album succeeds in creating a lush, immersive atmosphere, punctuated by moments of raw vulnerability. The production values are high, with an emphasis on vocal prominence and minimalist, yet elegant instrumentation that enhances the storytelling. However, while the album is conceptually cohesive, some tracks tend to linger longer than necessary, diluting the emotional impact of the stronger pieces. This makes it feel slightly overindulgent for listeners seeking a tighter narrative or more dynamic pacing. Despite these minor critiques, it remains a powerful addition to the artist’s catalog, best enjoyed in a solitary setting where the subtleties can truly sink in.

Some minor cracks on the case. Cd is in great condition

She likes it and that's all that matters

I love this album by Lana, and I’m grateful Amazon sells it because my car doesn’t have aux cord capability.

it came absolutely damaged, the hinges are broken and the case is cracked

ITS MUCH BETTER THAN I THOUGHT AND SO WORTH THE MONEY

Nine albums in eleven years is prodigious output by any measure. Add in that Lana's work is of a consistently high standard, and you have a compellingly strong case to say she is one of the best songwriters of the 21st century. Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard significantly strengthens her impressive canon of work. It is a beautifully complex album that stands comparison with the superb NFR, often regarded as the magnum opus of her career so far. This album is up there with NFR and in time it might be viewed as having surpassed it. Whether she intends it or not, every time Lana releases a new set of compositions it feels like a concept album in the sense that, as with a book, it needs to be experienced from the beginning to the end. Miss a track and it's like missing a chapter. Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard embodies that feeling. While there are always individual compositions that stand out as personal favourites, every one of the sixteen tracks on this album contributes to the overall story. Even the interludes fit in seamlessly and in a wonderfully unstructured kind of way. Like little sub-plots, they bring intrigue and add to the overall effect. Having listened to it many times now, I can't imagine Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard with any of the tracks missing. Whenever starting to play the album, I end up feeling compelled to listen to it all the way through. Its emotional engagement, musical arrangements that lean heavily on piano and strings, Lana’s dreamy, often spoken vocals, the contributions from guests, all harmonize to offer a deeply rewarding listening experience. And if you could pick the perfect time of day to play it, it’s stunning to chill to in the evening as the light fades. By Lana's standards it seems a much more personal composition compared to her other work, with themes of family and relationships often coming through. It took me about four listens to start to absorb the multiple layers and emotions conveyed by the album. To experience everything Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard has to offer, you do need to be willing to invest the time in it. Sixteen tracks weighing in at seventy-eight minutes can seem dense on first encounter, so if you don't have the patience or inclination to take the time, it probably isn't for you. All I can say is that you would be missing out. Musically speaking, it may be the most rewarding seventy-eight minutes you’ll get to spend.

Sounds beautiful and looks beautiful

Álbum perfeito, adorei o vinil.