Lana Del Rey’s A&W is a hazy, diary-esque whirlwind of fuzzy tape sounds, psychedelic trap beats, and one-off references to Forensic Files; an irreverent, wild-eyed vacillation between markedly different moods and musical styles, to the point where it’s hard to say whether she’s pining for a lover or just straight-up cackling in his face. One minute she’s flying high, and the next she’s flipping the bird, making the kind of unapologetically unhinged declarations you’d scream into the ether while speeding along an empty desert highway. The entire time, Del Rey delivers her oddly specific exclamations with an air of invincibility, openly declaring herself an “American Whore” who’s unconcerned by any outside opinions. Her mind has been freed by the powerful psychotropic that’s “A&W,” and, by proxy, so has yours. Hit the link in bio to check out our full 100 Best Songs of 2023 list. ✍️ sndrsng #FADER2023 #LanaDelRey