Born to Die

Born to Die is an album that blends pop, indie pop, soft rock and electronic textures into a cinematic, melancholic sound. It pairs lush string arrangements and retro orchestration with programmed beats and trip hop-tinged rhythms, supporting Lana Del Rey's breathy, smoky vocal delivery and recurring themes of romantic longing, nostalgia, and damaged glamour. The record helped define her early aesthetic by contrasting vintage American imagery with contemporary production to create a widescreen, atmospheric pop sound.