Nancy Sinatra

Lana Del Rey's still got summer blues, but lusts for life

Lana Del Rey emerged on the music scene as a haunting figure. She was "Born to Die," in the words of her breakthrough album, and darkness permeated her sound and worldview.

Five years after "Born to Die," the prolific singer on July 21 put out her fourth major-label album, whose title -- "Lust for Life" -- would appear to show the inverse mindset.