I want to just say that I'm very proud of Gaga. Everyone had expectations for her, and she delivered something that no one would have thought of. I think she knew exactly what she was doing when she chose Perfect Illusion as a lead single. Some people were bound to dislike it, but I just love how she turned the tables. It's no longer her who has to adapt to the audience's expectations, this time the song will find its own audience - whether that'll be partly new, or mainly her old fanbase liking (or growing to like) her output. It's all giving me a very confident vibe - that she believes in her work.
Either way, I feel that the song is so authentically Gaga - going against the flow, never the same, and because of that I couldn't be more excited about the new era.
