ummmm did they just compared miley to madonna????

lol NO

the closest is and always be Britney, so BYE

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i see no lies

lol...

sorry but they read GaGa for everything

Which seemingly proves that the shiny ball syndrome might be right?
toddlers see a shiny bright neon colored ball and go gaga (pun intended) for it because it appears new and fresh and excites their mind. After awhile, it loses it's luster and toddlers want something different if there only appeal for the ball was that it was shiny and bright...not that it was the best toy to play with or any other appeal.

People compared Gaga's career to a greek tragedy in that she sold out to become something that brought everyone to her but couldn't keep everyone with her and couldn't find her way to get them back.
I LOL'd because I've never heard of that greek tragedy in history but this was posted (paraphrasing) about the BTW era.
I do think there is some truth and that's what happens when you go too the extreme you just confuse the GP and people then have to rely on your music...if that is something people are not here for then they just move on.
It happened with Xtina. she did not know how to reinvent herself properly and while she has a spectacular voice, her music couldn't keep people into dealing with her mismanaged shifts in her image and music.
Debut album (bubble teen pop star that could sing-image clean, young racially ambiguous girl that had potential to market herself to pop, latin and urban world.
Stripped (raunchy, dirtty girl that wanted to try to hard to rebel against pop but still wanted to be taken seriously-image opposite of debut album and came of a little trashy and not as sexy)
3rd album I forget what it's called because it's so forgettable (glammed up throwback which was her best image and music)
Some random GH with dated "futuristic" song
Bionic dated "futuristic" album
Lotus...need i say more.

Easily could have been rectified had she done the images for her 2nd and 3rd eras and switch the order.

Anyways, gaga has a fanbase but the real test is after the hype is down how long can you maintain so the clock starts...now

"Cheap experimental theater"
They are right except here. Calling it cheap is just ignorant

Nah, you're overcomplicating it.

"Shiny ball (/toy) syndrome" is correct, although it's no reflection of any given popstars content or quality. People get excited about something new and pop culture loves a new 'it' girl. Britney, Gaga, Adele, Miley...etc. They all have their time to shine (on varying levels, and how quickly they burn out depends on how high their rise) but as soon as someone new comes along, it's on to the next.

Bigger yet unable to outsell Gaga's 'flop this way' album and outgross Gaga's 'flop this way ball' (quoting Madonna fans)

This!!!

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Jon Caramonica (the author of this piece) is for the most part pro-Rih, and since Miley is Rihanna-lite, it makes sense that Miley would appeal to him. He has a thick skin. Not much phases him. He can look past antics and appreciate music if the singer is good or is contributing something relevant. Miley is a good singer, and antics aside, she's released quality singles. Caramonica was one of the few journalists that didn't freak out about the Rih/CB remixes.

. . . and low and behold BC remix smashed at radio.

Haha she still getting the cash

Britney is nowhere near Madonna's level. Maybe impact wise, but Miley is WAY more controversial. I am definitely old enough to remember Britney's beginnings, and it was nothing. Britney would have NEVER done what Miley did at the VMAs. (Which, arguably may be good, depending on your views). However, Britney was never as blunt as Madonna, while Miley is. Britney being labeled as "the new Madonna" is so far off, IMO. Britney is great in her own right, but she's a different animal.

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