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Born to Die is the second studio album and major label debut by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. It was released on January 27, 2012 by Interscope Records and Polydor Records. Del Rey collaborated with producers including Patrik Berger, Jeff Bhasker, Chris Braide, Emile Haynie, Justin Parker, Rick Nowels, Robopop and Al Shux to achieve her desired sound. Their efforts resulted in music that incorporated elements of sadcore, indie pop, and trip hop.
Born to Die received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics; some commended its distinctive production, however, its repetitiveness and melodramatic tendencies were a recurring complaint. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 77,000 copies; it was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after moving one million units. Born to Die reached the peak positions on eleven international record charts.
After attaining online success after its initial premiere on June 29, 2011, "Video Games" was released as the lead single from Born to Die on October 7, 2011; it peaked at number ninety-one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Born to Die received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics; some commended its distinctive production, however, its repetitiveness and melodramatic tendencies were a recurring complaint. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 77,000 copies; it was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after moving one million units. Born to Die reached the peak positions on eleven international record charts.
After attaining online success after its initial premiere on June 29, 2011, "Video Games" was released as the lead single from Born to Die on October 7, 2011; it peaked at number ninety-one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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