So don’t call yourself a fan like you did in the article and don’t count your editor one either – I may never never have made bold political or cultural statements before- because my gift is the warmth I live my life with and the self reflection I share generously.ĭespite Del Rey focusing on some of the more negative aspects of the review, Powers had just as many if not more positive things to say about the NFR album and Lana Del Rey as an artist. “I respect Lana Del Rey and hope that her music continues to receive the passionate appreciation it has received for years.”Īnn Powers Said the Album was one of “Del Rey’s most artfully constructed narratives” In a statement to the Los Angeles Times, she said “It is a critic’s responsibility to be thoughtful and honest to herself in responding to artists’ work, and an artist’s prerogative to disagree with that response,” Powers said. Lana Del Rey’s fans responded with fury on social media and defended the singer but Powers refused to back down. A lot of what Powers said was positive and showed a deep understanding and affection for Del Rey’s work. It seems Lana was incensed by a few passages but the review is highly nuanced and incredibly deep. She also touches on a passage where Powers’ describes “Del Rey’s persona as a bad girl to whom bad things are done.” In the first tweet, the “Venice Bitch” singer is referring to a passage in Powers’ review where she compares her to Joni Mitchell to illustrate how Del Rey’s lyrics come off as “uncooked”. She continued her reply in a separate tweet “So don’t call yourself a fan like you did in the article and don’t count your editor one either – I may never never have made bold political or cultural statements before- because my gift is the warmth I live my life with and the self reflection I share generously.” To write about me is nothing like it is to be with me. “Here’s a little sidenote on your piece – I don’t even relate to one observation you made about the music.” Del Rey replied on Twitter, “There’s nothing uncooked about me. Still, the singer seemed to take umbrage with two specific points. In the review, she exhaustively examines the Norman F****** Rockwell and while she is critical at times, the review is centered around praise for Del Rey’s new record. Powers, a music critic for NPR, posted a tweet of her latest, in-depth “deep dive” review of Del Rey’s new album.
Ann Powers’ review of Lana Del Rey‘s latest album, Norman F****** Rockwell, rubbed the pop singer the wrong way.
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