Pretty When You Cry

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.

Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

Texture: smooth.

Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.

Vocal style: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Lana Del Rey's catalog

We have 66 songs from Lana Del Rey in the library. Of those, 33 are rated Safe, 31 Moderate, and 2 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits above the artist average of 4.9, making it the #28 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Ultraviolence

We have 9 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

• West Coast — moderate DR 6
• Shades of Cool — safe DR 4
• Brooklyn Baby — safe DR 4
• Ultraviolence — intense DR 7
• Cruel World — safe DR 4
• Old Money — moderate DR 4
• The Other Woman — moderate DR 6
• Fucked My Way Up to the Top — moderate DR 6

2014 context

Released in 2014. We have 313 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.

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Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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