Discussion: Why has Gaga lost some appeal in the US but not WW?

Ichinaru19

Just something that pretty much everyone has noticed already. Lady Gaga is doing well worldwide with her single currently at #1 in 46 countries, but why not in the US? Applause is not even close to hitting #1 and its now getting red updates but Applause continues to do well WW. What has made her lose SOME of her appeal in the US? Has she even lost some of her appeal or is Katy just a bigger artist in the US than she is now? Discuss

Black Beauty

Do people even know that Applause is out? That might be one problem. Gaga really hasn't done a whole lot to promote to the GP.

Ichinaru19

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Originally posted by Black Beauty

Do people even know that Applause is out? That might be one problem. Gaga really hasn't done a whole lot to promote to the GP.

Its been out in the media that she has released a single and didn't she have a radio deal? I think they know its out but if not at least by next week

feuxtography

Roar is just smashing, the fact that she's above Blurred Lines is enough to still solidify herself as a force.

I won't really comment on her chart position though until next week when her real promo starts.

liberalmusiclover

Because she's over the top, and in 2011, while Gaga was all in your face, Americans began to prefer stripped down music, and down-to-Earth personalities. ADELE was even regarded as the anti-Lady Gaga in regard to those aspects. And it's been downhill since for Lady Gaga.

BabyCantYouSee

Because people in the US are stupid and believe every video they watch on YouTube. For this reason, they believe Lady Gaga worships the devil and is in some bogus group called "Illuminati". Also, the people in US that primarily buy music are teenage girls, who mostly are extremely naive and additionally aren't attracted to 'different'.

Haus

No. Katy will always be the bigger singles force in the US, so I'm not surprised that Roar is holding strong. As someone else said, Applause is above Blurred Lines which is a feat within itself.

We can't make all of these assumptions when Applause has been on iTunes for two days. Half of the people probably still think it's coming out on the 19th, and rush releasing the day after Roar went on was a bad idea. If she hasn't peaked within the top 3 on the Hot 100 after the music video and the VMA's, then we can call Applause a US flop.

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Originally posted by liberalmusiclover

Because she's over the top, and in 2011, while Gaga was all in your face, Americans began to prefer stripped down music, and down-to-Earth personalities. ADELE was even regarded as the anti-Lady Gaga in regard those aspects. And it's been downhill since for Lady Gaga.

How exactly is #1 worldwide "downhill"?

Harajuku

We will see in a week or so

BabyCantYouSee

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Originally posted by liberalmusiclover

Because she's over the top, and in 2011, while Gaga was all in your face, Americans began to prefer stripped down music, and down-to-Earth personalities. ADELE was even regarded as the anti-Lady Gaga in regard those aspects. And it's been downhill since for Lady Gaga.

Adele= anti-Gaga? Wow, that's a first.

RudeBoy93

Considering its a rushed release I assume most people don't know the song has been released another thing to point out is katy has the front banner which is a major advantage. The sales will increase after the music video and vma performance

Ichinaru19

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Originally posted by liberalmusiclover

Because she's over the top, and in 2011, while Gaga was all in your face, Americans began to prefer stripped down music, and down-to-Earth personalities. ADELE was even regarded as the anti-Lady Gaga in regard those aspects. And it's been downhill since for Lady Gaga.

Adele ha power

T.C

Because the US have chosen Taylor, Adele and Katy as their main girls.

Mike91

Americans grew tired of her. Instead of taking a break when she was at her peak and letting people miss her, she took the break when she was basically forced to.

And this country is still conservative in some ways too. The constant religious blasphemy from TFM/Born This Way also hurt her with certain people as well. Judas seemed to be the final nail in the coffin, even with non-religous people. And then there's the polarizing imagery elsewhere too.

I've said it all along but Gaga is no longer viewed in a positive light by a majority of the country anymore.

Reza

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Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

Because people in the US are stupid and believe every video they watch on YouTube. For this reason, they believe Lady Gaga worships the devil and is in some bogus group called "Illuminati". Also, the people in US that primarily buy music are teenage girls, who mostly are extremely naive and additionally aren't attracted to 'different'.

What the hell are you talking about? Gaga is at #2 on iTunes

So if she isn't #1 in a country then they are all idiots? You really need to calm down and stop being so pressed.

liberalmusiclover

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Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

Adele= anti-Gaga? Wow, that's a first.

Not really...

inspiration4

She's coming off a media blackout and two year absence from radio, which is like an eternity in the pop world.

Give it time, she will smash in the end.

Mike91

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Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee

Adele= anti-Gaga? Wow, that's a first.

She was being called the "anti-Gaga" by alot of people during 2011/early 2012.

dinorel

"Applause" is not #1 in any important iTunes Store besides France tho.

Ichinaru19

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Originally posted by liberalmusiclover

Not really...

Clocked

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Originally posted by Mike91

Americans grew tired of her. Instead of taking a break when she was at her peak and letting people miss her, she took the break when she was basically forced to.

And this country is still conservative in some ways too. The constant religious blasphemy from TFM/Born This Way also hurt her with certain people as well. Judas seemed to be the final nail in the coffin, even with non-religous people. And then there's the polarizing imagery elsewhere too.

I've said it all along but Gaga is no longer viewed in a positive light by a majority of the country anymore.

Pretty much this. Also that recent poll had her with the worst likeability ratings for a female artist which further back your claims.

Vertigo Stick

Lady Gaga is so un-American. Even her Thanksgiving Special was awkward because she simply isn't relatable to the lowest common denominator. Gaga created a niche for herself too. Applause is her chance to break out of that, but she'll probably ruin it with an excellent video that remains unrelatable.

Katy seems more human, and I think that's what Americans love about her. She's safe and easy. You know your child will be safe watching a Katy Perry video.