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Originally posted by B2R4D
For me personally, her image has always overshadowed the music. If you took Gaga's whole persona away and you were left with just the music, I am certain she wouldn't be as successful. Believe it or not, I think her discography is not much greater than any other pop artist really. It's other factors which propel her success. Her acclaim as a great performer is another example of that.
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When Gaga's music is played on the radio, her whole persona is still being taken away. People don't buy records because of someone's persona, they buy records because they like them. Bad Romance and Poker Face alone shatter most current pop girls' discographies and the sales and acclaim prove that.
The thing that propels Gaga's success is that she can actually back up her gimmicks. People might think she's an attention ***** and a freak, but they know she's talented and that she can put on a damn good show. You can strip her down and put her on a piano and she will still entertain you. You can't say that about 90% of the pop girls of today who are ALSO "nothing without their persona".
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Originally posted by Jolie's Lips
She empowers- and appeals to a lot of people so I do think she has something meaningful to offer. But Jack can have his opinion. I want to listen to his music more. Does anyone have suggestions? I only know that James Bong song he did with Alicia which got dragged to the pits by the critics.
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I can't recall any of his music, but I did love his performance in School Of Rock.