I don't think this will be anything like BTW. That album was indebted to 80s glam rock and the era Gaga was born in.
I do think she will push the boundaries again with ARTPOP, but moreso in the hard electronica direction.
But if this does turn out to be similar in style to BTW, is it really that bad to have an album that sounds like one that debuted at #1 selling over 400,000 copies at full price, had one of the biggest lead singles in recent memory, as well as two other top 10 radio hits?
This may be her last album as one of the biggest popstars in the world, but she'll still manage a hit or three.
I don't think this will be anything like BTW. That album was indebted to 80s glam rock and the era Gaga was born in.
I do think she will push the boundaries again with ARTPOP, but moreso in the hard electronica direction.
But if this does turn out to be similar in style to BTW, is it really that bad to have an album that sounds like one that debuted at #1 selling over 400,000 copies at full price, had one of the biggest lead singles in recent memory, as well as two other top 10 radio hits?
This may be her last album as one of the biggest popstars in the world, but she'll still manage a hit or three.
Also, a little bit of explaining for the brain dead out there in this thread.
Risky doesn't mean it isn't commercial. It just means it doesn't sound like every song on radio right now.
The element of risk is the element of all great art: It can be a smash or it can go by unnoticed, but in any case it will be more worthy than the boring generic rehashes most popstars chuck out right now.
Also, a little bit of explaining for the brain dead out there in this thread.
Risky doesn't mean it isn't commercial. It just means it doesn't sound like every song on radio right now.
The element of risk is the element of all great art: It can be a smash or it can go by unnoticed, but in any case it will be more worthy than the boring generic rehashes most popstars chuck out right now.
How dare you breathe sense into this thread.
I think Christina Aguilera has forever given the phrase "risky" as it pertains to music a bad name.
And who here doesn't consider "Heavy Metal Lover" risky? There will definitely be surefire #1 hits on the record, but then there will be some songs that will not be considered for a single for maybe being too risky for Top 40. But the lines are blurring everyday between what's acceptable on Top 40 (you can here a Zedd track next to Of Monsters and Men nowadays without missing a beat) so as long as she comes back with some strong pop melodies a la The Fame/The Fame Monster Gaga should be back on top.
I don't think this will be anything like BTW. That album was indebted to 80s glam rock and the era Gaga was born in.
I do think she will push the boundaries again with ARTPOP, but moreso in the hard electronica direction.
But if this does turn out to be similar in style to BTW, is it really that bad to have an album that sounds like one that debuted at #1 selling over 400,000 copies at full price, had one of the biggest lead singles in recent memory, as well as two other top 10 radio hits?
This may be her last album as one of the biggest popstars in the world, but she'll still manage a hit or three.
I hope she realized everyone is tired of her controversy thirsty stunts. She would actually do better if she just started acting like a regular person tbh. If she keeps it up with the crazy Madonna-inspired outfits, (not to mention copying the meatdress/mansuit ideas) People will just get tired of her and the media will start to bash her and pretend she doesn't exist cuz she won't be "cool" anymore.
I have a feeling this is gonna be like a My December (Kelly Clarkson) and be a commercial dissapointment. I'm imagining meltdowns when we get the HITS report and it reads 200k or less.
I have a feeling this is gonna be like a My December (Kelly Clarkson) and be a commercial dissapointment. I'm imagining meltdowns when we get the HITS report and it reads 200k or less.
Gaga's fanbase is too large and too dedicated to not let her flop completely.
I hope she realized everyone is tired of her controversy thirsty stunts. She would actually do better if she just started acting like a regular person tbh. If she keeps it up with the crazy Madonna-inspired outfits, (not to mention copying the meatdress/mansuit ideas) People will just get tired of her and the media will start to bash her and pretend she doesn't exist cuz she won't be "cool" anymore.
Just my thoughts.
I think she should stick to her own guts and do whatever she wants and not listen to anyone wanting her to change. She got here because of her own choices and ideas and whatever she wants to do with her career, she can.