![]() ![]() Unique among the songs on Ultraviolence, “Shades Of Cool,” co-written with her regular writing partner, Rick Nowels, found Lana singing in a higher register than usual. With an unusual structure that relied on two different tempos (slowing down drastically for the chorus, which gave the track a laidback, ethereal feel), “West Coast” found Lana ignoring the conventional rules of songwriting, moving away from the sort of arrangements and lengths that would guarantee radio play. Released two months ahead of Ultraviolence, in April 2014, it was, Lana told, “inspired by Eagles and The Beach Boys”, while her “mind and roots were in jazz” – reference points which can all be felt in the song. ![]() A soft rock track centered around an electric guitar and wobbly synth, “West Coast” was the first sign of Lana’s new direction. ![]()
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