Fresh off from her collaboration with one of Taylor Swift's songs in the latter's recently released album, "Midnights," "Snow on the Beach," Lana Del Rey put out her own hands-on new music material for 2023, "Did You Know that There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?" This album was released on March 24, 2023 under Interscope record label. Del Rey's new album is an epitome of the artist's emotions and personal perspectives, as could be seen in the teaser-a billboard in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
What Fans Can Expect from the Album
Fans should expect to see songs in "Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd" to tackle complex themes in life. These themes are the surprising turns of events that involve lust and love, and the exploration of consciousness of the existence of life after death, according to Variety.
The Songwriting Process and Details
Lana Del Rey apparently conjured up her songwriting process and the corresponding details she integrated therewith, with the themes in life that have always haunted her. The singer may have found a way to express her pent-up hangover for these aspects in life through writing about them in her songs in "Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd." Del Rey collaborated with Jack Antonoff, Mike Hermosa, and Drew Erickson in writing the songs for this album, according to Billboard.
Projected Reception from Fans and Listeners
Fans and listeners who have gone through the experiences Del Rey shares in her songs will likely embrace "Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd." with open arms. Most of such individuals are younger adults (i.e. millennials). Many millennials are only beginning to go through the bittersweet aspects of life, in terms of relationships, friendships, family, and the discovery of the deep meaning of living.
The Songs from the Album that Stand Out
Among the songs from "Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd." that stand out are "Kintsugi," "Margaret," and "The Grants." Fans can listen to Lana sing about the emotions of post-grief in "Kintsugi", the heartfelt endearment of maintaining a friendship in "Margaret," and the curiosity of life after death in "The Grants," as reported on Billboard and Variety.
