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Has anyone got a list of Gaga's unreleased separated by genre?
There's this one unreleased R&B song I love but I can't remember the name.
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Perfect Illusion goes hard. What an absolute slayage! I'm shook.
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Originally posted by Kim Kardashian
Has anyone got a list of Gaga's unreleased separated by genre?
There's this one unreleased R&B song I love but I can't remember the name. |
No way? Second time around?
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Originally posted by Kim Kardashian
Has anyone got a list of Gaga's unreleased separated by genre?
There's this one unreleased R&B song I love but I can't remember the name. |
Also Posh Life
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I love PI and I think you guys should be more optimistic tbh
She delivered a great unique song and proved once again she's very talented and not everyone has that 
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My two cents:
As someone who's been around before The Fame - no post-debut Gaga era has had a drama-free lead single. Bad Romance was too weird. Born This Way was too Madonna. Applause was too pretentious. Perfect Illusion is too underwhelming. Meltdowns are par for the course with her because she tries to be different and that challenges us to form opinions and reassess her each time. Many aren't used to that because the other popstars typically don't change significantly.
In varying time frames, people come round to her lead singles. Whether that's after a few listens, after seeing the video, or after the album comes out and they put less pressure on the lead because they find others they like. Some will never warm to it, but that's fine. I can appreciate it's frustrating to not like a song by your fave, but remember that there are other singles to come. This single isn't the be all and end all. Don't put the pressure of Gaga's future career and your fandom on one song.
Personally, I like the song. It hit me pretty quickly. Unlike Applause. I'm surprised by how polarising it's being because I don't particularly feel it's extremely bad/weird/different/unexpected enough to cause such strong opinions. I agree with some criticisms of it, but it doesn't ruin my enjoyment of it. It's only a song. Chill. And frankly, I'm unsure of how much respect I have for "taste makers" that love the stuff that's in the charts these days. It's so samey and uninspired. The most interesting popstar now is Beyonce which is an unexpected twist.
And on that point, remember that Beyonce led 4 with Run The World (Girls) and is bigger than ever now. An album is tapas, not one dish. If you taste something you don't like, there's plenty left to try.
In regard to criticism of her and how she's acting, the only difference I'm seeing from previous launches is that it's calmer. Born This Way and Applause had frantic launches. So much going on. This time it's been her in a chilled out outfit in some British radio stations. Beyond the teaser clip, there's no pomp and circumstance yet. I don't see an uninspired, unenthusiastic popstar - I see a quietly confident artist who is cautious of what's about to happen and preparing herself for impending criticism or praise.
What's going to be interesting is how Gaga and Bobby tackle this. While a lot of people love it, a lot of people don't. And unfortunately negativity is given more prominence. So, do they stick to their guns and push PI hard? Do they push it as per the plan, but prep single #2 in case it burns out? Do they opt for an album teaser to reassure folk? Do they release the album sooner, or do they release it later after another single? And what kind of song do they pick? They'll be getting mixed signals - it's not rock enough, it's too rock, at least it's not typical Gaga, bring back Just Dance! etc.
Don't envy them, it's tricky being a good popstar. It's much easier to just release on trend singles from hitmakers.
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I cannot understand if anyone says PI has no passion. That thing oozes with hurt and wanting to rip the others person face off. It's the break up song where you cry, smash glasses, dance while crying and breakdown at the end. If anything it maybe has a tad bit TOO much passion for a regular listener.
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Someone on Reddit gave an amazing comment:
"It's really excellent, but it needs time. The premise is she's just realised she's not actually in love. Her perception of this thing she's invested so much emotion into just disappeared, so she's desperate, she's angry, she's confused.
It shows in her (warped sounding) voice which kinda sounds like she's been crying, it shows in the repetition. The production is really solid, and the key change gives urgency and a "**** hit the fan" effect to the ending.
PSA: Give it more listens."
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Originally posted by toanythingtaboo
My two cents:
As someone who's been around before The Fame - no post-debut Gaga era has had a drama-free lead single. Bad Romance was too weird. Born This Way was too Madonna. Applause was too pretentious. Perfect Illusion is too underwhelming. Meltdowns are par for the course with her because she tries to be different and that challenges us to form opinions and reassess her each time. Many aren't used to that because the other popstars typically don't change significantly.
In varying time frames, people come round to her lead singles. Whether that's after a few listens, after seeing the video, or after the album comes out and they put less pressure on the lead because they find others they like. Some will never warm to it, but that's fine. I can appreciate it's frustrating to not like a song by your fave, but remember that there are other singles to come. This single isn't the be all and end all. Don't put the pressure of Gaga's future career and your fandom on one song.
Personally, I like the song. It hit me pretty quickly. Unlike Applause. I'm surprised by how polarising it's being because I don't particularly feel it's extremely bad/weird/different/unexpected enough to cause such strong opinions. I agree with some criticisms of it, but it doesn't ruin my enjoyment of it. It's only a song. Chill. And frankly, I'm unsure of how much respect I have for "taste makers" that love the stuff that's in the charts these days. It's so samey and uninspired. The most interesting popstar now is Beyonce which is an unexpected twist.
And on that point, remember that Beyonce led 4 with Run The World (Girls) and is bigger than ever now. An album is tapas, not one dish. If you taste something you don't like, there's plenty left to try.
In regard to criticism of her and how she's acting, the only difference I'm seeing from previous launches is that it's calmer. Born This Way and Applause had frantic launches. So much going on. This time it's been her in a chilled out outfit in some British radio stations. Beyond the teaser clip, there's no pomp and circumstance yet. I don't see an uninspired, unenthusiastic popstar - I see a quietly confident artist who is cautious of what's about to happen and preparing herself for impending criticism or praise.
What's going to be interesting is how Gaga and Bobby tackle this. While a lot of people love it, a lot of people don't. And unfortunately negativity is given more prominence. So, do they stick to their guns and push PI hard? Do they push it as per the plan, but prep single #2 in case it burns out? Do they opt for an album teaser to reassure folk? Do they release the album sooner, or do they release it later after another single? And what kind of song do they pick? They'll be getting mixed signals - it's not rock enough, it's too rock, at least it's not typical Gaga, bring back Just Dance! etc.
Don't envy them, it's tricky being a good popstar. It's much easier to just release on trend singles from hitmakers.
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E, all of the above ! 
I wish more people were as rational as you 
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Originally posted by GypsyLife
Someone on Reddit gave an amazing comment:
"It's really excellent, but it needs time. The premise is she's just realised she's not actually in love. Her perception of this thing she's invested so much emotion into just disappeared, so she's desperate, she's angry, she's confused.
It shows in her (warped sounding) voice which kinda sounds like she's been crying, it shows in the repetition. The production is really solid, and the key change gives urgency and a "**** hit the fan" effect to the ending.
PSA: Give it more listens."
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I agree!!!!
I love this song. I love her evolution 
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After the bridge with the layered "where are you cause I can't see" the drum beats to bring it back and then the keychange right there is probably the best production she's ever released. The way two beats happen halfway through like an attempt to move back to the chorus again but it needs more 
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I don't know why, but I feel confident with Perfect Illusion.
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I love this song. The beginning of it is iconic because it sounds like a hit (to me). I do understand why it's off putting for some though; it's "different." My only complaint is that I wish the background lyrics she's singing got more focus (if that makes sense)...maybe cut out some of the "perfect illusion" lines and let her sexy voice shine
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Originally posted by GypsyLife
Someone on Reddit gave an amazing comment:
"It's really excellent, but it needs time. The premise is she's just realised she's not actually in love. Her perception of this thing she's invested so much emotion into just disappeared, so she's desperate, she's angry, she's confused.
It shows in her (warped sounding) voice which kinda sounds like she's been crying, it shows in the repetition. The production is really solid, and the key change gives urgency and a "**** hit the fan" effect to the ending.
PSA: Give it more listens."
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That is what I took from it. The reason why she repeating the chorus so much is that she is getting more and more pissed as she is realizing that her relationship was a lie. The song is really driven on emotion.
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I legit can't at some people not liking the song because it's not commercial and won't do well in the charts like Hello, Shake It Off or Work.
Sad.
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Someone on Reddit gave an amazing comment
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I can't at someone legit writing this
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too much hype... didn't live up to my expectations....
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liek.....???? When? when did anyone hype this?
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Originally posted by Kim Kardashian
Has anyone got a list of Gaga's unreleased separated by genre?
There's this one unreleased R&B song I love but I can't remember the name. |
The only R&B inspired song I can think of is Second Time Around
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Guys. I have found the light with Perfect Illusion.
When I first heard it, it was early in the morning and without headphones, so automatically, I was like, "Really? THIS is it?" Then I listened to it once more on my way to work WITH headphones. "Better," I thought, "But it's still meh." Flash forward a few hours later and the hook is STUCK in my head throughout the day.
Then I decided to listen to the song one last time last night while smoking. Took a few hits and listened to the song again, and I. WAS. HOOKED.
The problem with Perfect Illusion is that it almost completely ABANDONS the formula and structure of a Pop song (verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus), but somehow, it still has a Pop edge, which is what Gaga had been known for throughout her career.
This song is getting mixed reviews now, but Bad Romance had the EXACT same reaction with fans and the GP and it took a little while before it REALLY took off and started smashing. Just Dance also had the same reaction; Even though she was just starting out, but still.
The point I'm trying to get at here is that this song is a GROWER. Does it sound like a cluster****? Yes, but I feel that was intentionally done, both vocally and sonically, in order to properly convey the emotions of the song (confusion, sadness, anger, stunned, betrayed, scatterbrained, etc.).
Just give the song a chance is all I'm saying. I still have faith that not only will this song catch on, but it will end up becoming one of Gaga's top signature songs.
BOOKMARK me and call me delusional if you must, but it's happening.
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PI is so refreshing in the same way Bad Romance. I don't know if it'll have the same success or not, but this song is the right step for Gaga. It sounds like an organic evolution of her sound, picking up where BTW left off - only this is way more polished.
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Omg page 6000
I didn't like that perf 
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