Hypnotic new single from Lana Del Rey ahead of new album

On Valentine's day, everyones favourite sad girl Lana Del Rey released the second single to her upcoming album. Mimicking the name of an American fast food brand, 'A&W' is a seven minute long soft rock track split into two clear parts. From its innocuous title, it seemed listeners would again be enveloped in Lana Del Rey’s traditional nostalgic Americana. However, what lies behind this unannounced Valentines release is perhaps one of Del Rey’s most introspective arrangements.

She attacks her critics, her society, and herself

Part 1: 'American whore', takes on a haunting folk sound. It reflects Del Rey’s escape from California, from the American Dream she has written so despairingly of for over a decade. 'American Whore' tells a gut-wrenching story about the loss of her innocence, her troubled relationship with her mother, and her pessimistic views on love. She attacks her critics, society and herself. It is curious then, that such an emotive opening would be met with a complete sonic breakdown. Abandoning the original melody, a bass kicks in we are with a 2-minute trap-inspired instrumental.

Part 2: 'Jimmy', is highly reminiscent of the early years of Del Rey’s career; Singing about troubled