Whats not an opinion though is the LASHINGS 45S is putting on anything Gaga has released in years on the charts.
What lashings? 45S is probably will sell on par with Applause (2.7-2.8m) in US or more like 3.5m. WW Applause has sold 3.5-4.0m and 45S will like 5.0m... probably. That is not what you call the lashings.
Once again I love Rihanna but there's nothing really to brag about right now. 45S is mediocre and selling because of Rihanna's star power and not because it's as good as WFL and Diamonds