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Post by theflying on Nov 6, 2013 1:21:52 GMT -5
I find it bizarre that now everyone seems to love BTW. I though the general consensus was that she got "too weird" and it was messy and incoherent and far, far below the quality of the first two cds. I love BTW too so I am happy to see it getting so much loving!!! I am almost ready to write my actual review too. I know everyone has been waiting for it ;) In fairness I'm one of the few(ish) people that has always had this opinion, it hasn't changed with the wind. Born This Way is really f*cking excellent. (Black Jesus + Amen Fashion though, ew.) |
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Post by die Lotterie on Nov 6, 2013 1:42:03 GMT -5
I always loved BTW as well. Still listen to it quite often. I will probably get slaughtered for saying this, but I think it was ahead of its time.
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Post by spooky21 on Nov 6, 2013 1:47:27 GMT -5
I always loved BTW as well. Still listen to it quite often. I will probably get slaughtered for saying this, but I think it was ahead of its time.  |
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Post by Mean A$$ on Nov 6, 2013 5:45:19 GMT -5
I'm a little disappointed with the new album. I agree that the sound on the album sounds cluttered.
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Post by popbox on Nov 6, 2013 8:34:47 GMT -5
Billboard says MANiCURE is an obvious single choice...what? I would actually love to see it as a fifth single after G.U.Y and Gypsy, it's such a fun song. Yeah I've been thinking if they do go 5 singles deep she should probably go with Manicure 5th. At first I thought Sex Dreams if it was 5 singles, but coming right after GUY it may be overkill. I always did say Manicure reminded me a bit of Just Dance. Still think the iTunes Festival version was catchier though. |
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Post by kmbgs on Nov 6, 2013 10:11:23 GMT -5
I don't get the love for Sex Dreams. It's nice, but not strong enough to be a single imo. DWYW was a great single choice and " G.U.Y." NEEDS to be a single. The chorus on " Venus" is catchy as f**k and " Aura" could do well if the intro was edited out. Those, plus "Artpop" and "Swine", are my top 6. We have almost the identical opinion. Only change is I would swap out Swine for Jewels N Drugs. I don't think it should EVER be a single, but, like DWYW, I appreciate the R&B tinge to Gaga's vocals on it, and obviously a little crunk never hurt nobody. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 10:56:48 GMT -5
Apparently she's going to be the first artist to sing in space in 2015. |
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Post by August on Nov 6, 2013 11:08:05 GMT -5
I am actually not in love with this album...at all. I don't hate it, but I personally find it mediocre at best. I think she released the two best songs first (Applause, DWUW). The only other song that I think has a strong shot at POP radio is "Gypsy." The rest to me are deep album tracks or maybe made for the clubs, but not really the pop masses. We can say that Gaga does what she wants and she doesn't have to please anyone, which is true...but the reality is, she has openly courted and basically relished mainstream pop stardom all along, so this feels like a very big left turn. This feels like someone who has developed a huge ego and thinks that everything she does is some deep and groundbreaking art installation. If she is going to keep making all these big pronouncements about her work and how it is the album of the year, a huge work of art, etc...then she is going to end up under the microscope if the masses don't think it lives up to the expectations that she sets.
It is a shame because I actually LOVED "The Fame Monster" and most of "Born this Way."
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Post by josh on Nov 6, 2013 11:08:32 GMT -5
She's been working with NASA after all...
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Nov 6, 2013 12:27:46 GMT -5
Apparently she's going to be the first artist to sing in space in 2015. Rocket #9, take off to the planet PENIS! VENUS! I read somewhere in here that a poster said "BTW" is Gaga's best album. I would agree 100% had she not included at least 3 songs on the second half of the album. The first 8 songs were damn near flawless. It was shortly after 'Black Jesus' that the album went downhill. |
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Post by Living Legend on Nov 6, 2013 12:37:05 GMT -5
I'm sorry if this has already been answered, but I was wondering, is "Swine" about Perez Hilton?
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Post by poplife on Nov 6, 2013 12:49:34 GMT -5
I'm quite shocked at all this "BTW is her best album" talk.. I remember quite a bit of negativity surrounding the album when it came out.
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Post by Myeahhh. on Nov 6, 2013 13:13:15 GMT -5
Currently holds a 76 at metacritic, although only three reviews are in. TFM still stands as her highest rated, at 78. I think there's a good chance she can at least tie that.
The Fame - 71
Born This Way - 71
The Fame Monster - 78
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 13:24:11 GMT -5
After letting this album sink in for a few days, I think I might actually say that it's my favorite from her. The vocals sealed the deal for me.
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Post by Keelzit on Nov 6, 2013 14:34:27 GMT -5
I've read a couple reviews that said that this album is the end of her career because it's trash, over-the-top, ridiculous, etc. It's one thing to not like the music itself and a whole other to be ignorant of the amount of thought and creativity that's been put into this whole campaign and its representation. Not to mention that her fans are amongst the most loyal stanbases around and them alone could ensure her a gold album and a successful tour without a single hit coming out of her future albums. Not that any of that will happen -she'll be fine and the album has at least another 2 surefire hits- but I just hate to see the haters being so passionate bringing her down.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 14:38:01 GMT -5
I've read a couple reviews that said that this album is the end of her career because it's trash, over-the-top, ridiculous, etc. That honestly sounds like the perception I got from many reviews during Born This Way. The funny thing is, that ARTPOP is definitely more mellow than Born This Way. |
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Nov 6, 2013 14:47:10 GMT -5
I've read a couple reviews that said that this album is the end of her career because it's trash, over-the-top, ridiculous, etc. That honestly sounds like the perception I got from many reviews during Born This Way. The funny thing is, that ARTPOP is definitely more mellow than Born This Way. More mellow? lol. I absolutely disagree. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 14:50:44 GMT -5
I've read a couple reviews that said that this album is the end of her career because it's trash, over-the-top, ridiculous, etc. It's one thing to not like the music itself and a whole other to be ignorant of the amount of thought and creativity that's been put into this whole campaign and its representation. Not to mention that her fans are amongst the most loyal stanbases around and them alone could ensure her a gold album and a successful tour without a single hit coming out of her future albums. Not that any of that will happen -she'll be fine and the album has at least another 2 surefire hits- but I just hate to see the haters being so passionate bringing her down. And I would hardly call any "review" legit/professional/reputable that says something like that haha. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 14:57:40 GMT -5
More mellow? lol. I absolutely disagree. As a whole, yes. The production style on Born This Way was very aggressive in contrast to the majority of ARTPOP. The only moments on ARTPOP that have such an aggressive production style are Aura, G.U.Y., Swine and Mary Jane Holland compared to about 3/4 of Born This Way. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 17:02:50 GMT -5
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Nov 6, 2013 17:18:47 GMT -5
Was that an actual tweet or is it fake?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 18:01:16 GMT -5
Was that an actual tweet or is it fake? It is fake :) a fan made it or smth hahaha |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 22:17:02 GMT -5
Just heard Americano on a commercial for a new ABC show called "Killer Woman". That song is perfect for ad placements in trailers/tv spots/etc.
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Post by ILLUSION on Nov 6, 2013 22:40:16 GMT -5
Currently holds a 76 at metacritic, although only three reviews are in. TFM still stands as her highest rated, at 78. I think there's a good chance she can at least tie that. The Fame - 71 Born This Way - 71 The Fame Monster - 78 How the hell did BTW get the same rating as TF  |
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Post by josh on Nov 6, 2013 22:46:31 GMT -5
Currently holds a 76 at metacritic, although only three reviews are in. TFM still stands as her highest rated, at 78. I think there's a good chance she can at least tie that. The Fame - 71 Born This Way - 71 The Fame Monster - 78 How the hell did BTW get the same rating as TF It got a 0 score from some joke of a review. 0 for orgasm or something. |
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Post by seaguy27 on Nov 6, 2013 23:43:38 GMT -5
Has anyone noticed that before the spoken word parts towards the end of Sexxx Dreams that Gaga sounds very Stevie Nicks-ish?
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Nov 7, 2013 0:05:26 GMT -5
Currently holds a 76 at metacritic, although only three reviews are in. TFM still stands as her highest rated, at 78. I think there's a good chance she can at least tie that. The Fame - 71 Born This Way - 71 The Fame Monster - 78 How the hell did BTW get the same rating as TF I saw that earlier today and thought it was odd. I wouldn't expect it to be higher than TFM but higher than the Fame at least. |
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Post by die Lotterie on Nov 7, 2013 0:21:44 GMT -5
Can we just take a moment and marvel at these fucking vocals.
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Post by JayBoozer on Nov 7, 2013 0:44:36 GMT -5
Can we just take a moment and marvel at these f**king vocals. Aside from Dope this is definitely her best album vocal performance wise. DWUW and Gypsy are simply immaculate in vocal execution. |
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Post by die Lotterie on Nov 7, 2013 0:46:46 GMT -5
Can we just take a moment and marvel at these f**king vocals. Aside from Dope this is definitely her best album vocal performance wise. DWUW and Gypsy are simply immaculate in vocal execution. I totally agree, BTW had its strengths, but this is a complete and utter vocal slamjam. This album is unreal. |
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