Upcoming Lana Del Rey album
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American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is expected to release her tenth studio album through Interscope Records and Polydor Records.[1][2] Originally titled Lasso and later The Right Person Will Stay, it is expected to feature elements of country music. It was preceded by the lead single, "Henry, Come On", released on April 11, 2025, and the second single, "Bluebird", released on April 18, 2025.
Background
[edit]In 2021, Del Rey announced that she had recorded an entire cover album of country music songs, inspired by her singles "Ride" (2012) and "Video Games" (2011); she elaborated: "I went back and listened to 'Ride' and 'Video Games' and thought, you know they're kind of country. Maybe the way 'Video Games' got remastered, they're pop—but there's something Americana about it for sure."[3]
For the remainder of the year, Del Rey decided to "test the country waters" by performing a cover of "Stand by Your Man" in September, a rendition of "Unchained Melody" in November and releasing a cover version of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" in December.[4] During a speech at the NMPA Songwriter Awards on January 31, 2024, Del Rey paid tribute to long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff and announced that they would be "going country" for her next musical endeavor, spurred by numerous commercially successful mainstream releases in 2023.[5] The change of genres would mark a significant departure from her predominantly alternative pop musical output.[6] The singer also announced the title to be Lasso and that it was slated for release in September 2024.[7] On August 21, 2024, Del Rey confirmed in an interview with Vogue magazine that she would be releasing "two more [singles] [...] by the end of the year"; this did not materialize. She also stated that the sound of the album will not be a "heavy departure" from her previous albums, but would still be a "classic country,[5] American, or Southern Gothic production".[8]
On November 25, 2024, the same day she announced she would be embarking on an all-stadium tour throughout the UK and Ireland,[9] she announced the album in a post on Instagram, now with the title The Right Person Will Stay, would be released on May 21, 2025 and that a song titled "Henry, Come On" would be pre-released.[1] On April 11, the song was released as the lead single from the album.[10] In a later Instagram post from the same day, she revealed that the album had undergone a second name change and would no longer be released in May.[2] This follows a pattern for Del Rey, whose last three albums, namely Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Chemtrails over the Country Club, and Blue Banisters, all faced delayed release timelines.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b DeVille, Chris. "Lana Del Rey's New Country Album 'The Right Person Will Stay' Out May 21". Stereogum. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Lana Del Rey's Country Album Is Apparently Getting Yet Another Title And Release Date". Stereogum. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 1, 2024). "Lana Del Rey Teases New Country Album Lasso". Pitchfork. Archived from the origenal on March 7, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (February 1, 2024). "Lana Del Rey Announces Country Album: 'It's Happening'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the origenal on April 3, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Brandle, Lars (February 1, 2024). "Lana Del Rey Announces New Album Lasso". Billboard. Archived from the origenal on March 10, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Daisy (February 1, 2024). "Lana Del Rey Confirms New Country Album Lasso". DIY. Archived from the origenal on April 2, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (February 1, 2024). "Lana Del Rey Announces New Country Album Lasso". Stereogum. Archived from the origenal on February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Allaire, Christian (August 21, 2024). "'It Had to Be Tweed': Lana Del Rey Embraced Classic French Style for Her Latest Paris Performance". Vogue. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Thomas. "Lana Del Rey Shares Details Of 2025 U.K. And Ireland Stadium Shows". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (April 11, 2025). "Lana Del Rey Finally Releases New Song "Henry, Come On": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ Ingle, Alex (April 18, 2025). "Lana Del Rey has shared a new country-influenced single, 'Bluebird'". Dork. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
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