"Shades of Cool" exemplifies Del Rey's signature blend of retro-modern aesthetics and haunting vocal delivery, showcasing a</0x09> more mature and self-assured sound than her earlier work.
- The single was released on May 26, 2014, by Polydor Records.
- "Shades of Cool" was a single from her 2014 album Ultraviolence.
- The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album for its parent album, Ultraviolence.
Lana Del Rey is a singer-songwriter from New York City, known for her melancholic, cinematic music blending baroque pop and dream pop influences. In 2014, she was solidifying her status as a prominent voice in alternative pop, following the success of her major-label debut Born to Die.
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