“Is it the end of an era? Is it the end of America?” wonders Lana Del Rey in the startlingly prescient chorus to her song “When The World Was At War We Kept Dancing” off her new album Lust For Life, which was released this Friday. Lust For Life marks a distinct change in Lana’s … Continue reading
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I Let Love In: Amorous Impossibility In “The Love Object”
“I believe in the power of love,” croons Lady Miss Kier in Deee-lite’s infectiously joyful song “Power of Love.” And in our dark times, when waking up with near crippling existential dread and terror is apparently the new normal, a musing on artistic representations of love seems like a welcome form of escapism and a … Continue reading
Filthy Dreams’ Rebound Sleazy Songs Of Seduction Playlist
Why hello, dear lovers…ahem…I mean Filthy Dreams readers! Here–grab some of those dusty candied hearts. Oh, I know they’re stale and the messages are smeared off, but they pair well with our chocolate martinis. They’re always a mistake but who can resist making mistakes on Valentine’s Day! If you aren’t waking up with regret but also … Continue reading