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Originally posted by Bang Up
In a way, people attacking the jazz album will only further confirm that there is an agenda and people are just holding grudges at this point.
Someone brought up Taylor's backlash and I find it very fascinating. Taylor is one of the most beloved popstars in the industry. She is a critic's darling, so for her to get panned the way she's been panned proves that people in general just aren't here for popstars anymore, especially ones who play it safe. This is good for Gaga because she is pretty much the only major popstar who isn't afraid to take a risk. I think that's what the critics wants, they want pop music that will make them scratch their heads, much like BTW. And she can do that. She can bring a new sound to the landscape.
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I think this is probably the reality. People are bored with what the pop girls are offering. They got ahead of themselves thinking Adele would usher in a new kind of pop girl - but it began and ended with Lorde. Instead, we got more Katy, Rihanna and this new class of bland, light hearted poppets. To play devils advocate, they also got more-of-the-same with Gaga (and Beyonce), too. Miley Cyrus was flying the flag for pop girls, and that says a lot. Simply put, the disco/grooves of Daft Punk, Pharrell and Robin Thicke were more interesting.
Like you say - it's time for something different. I personally am craving more bite and edge. The closest we've gotten in pop culture since Gaga's BTW is Meme Cyrus' provocative trolling.
Gaga is one of the few who can actually pull off a bold sound shift. I'm not just talking putting a little horn hook (been there), or throwing on a bit of guitar, or vaguely using reggae/country/hip hop/whatever flavour to claim a new conquered genre. Gaga could pull off rock. Not only does she have the chops, but she actually has a shred of credibility already in place as a vocal fan and receiver of legendary praise. Plus, she has the bravado of a glam rock star - all that needs changing is the music production.
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