Guess who's back Little Monsters? The wait is over, only if you could make it and ignore the leaks, good luck with that! Our Mother Monster has finally graced us with new production, new music and HOPEFULLY new costumes.
I'm gonna say what I think of the whole album at the end, to not ruin us being psyched!
Also that's the inevitable collaboration with Mark Ronson that we've all been waiting for so LET'S DIG IN and see how his production made a "Raw and exposed" Gaga, as he said.
Diamond Heart
The only special thing about this song is the build up to the chorus, it's almost perfect. Though the music and the singing isn't that original or powerful and sometime they sound out of sync,
Yes I know what you're all saying, This funky tone and opening is all Madonna-ish! And I agree, that's the first thing that popped on to my head, but since I'm not the biggest fan of Madonna, I don't care!
The chorus and the build-up resemble a lot those of Diamond Heart, but her voice sounds more powerful and free and all out. And The music just gets you up and dancing.
Even that it sounds A LOT like Manicure and sometimes even Shake it off by TS.
But you forget everything on earth whenever you hear the "Get off of me..." she sounds powerful and sultry af! All hail Mother Monster!
I knew I wasn't gonna be a fan of this song once I read it's headline, I'm sorry if you'll be offended, but having an aunt who died before you were born isn't one of the things that move me and make me give it extra credits in advance. So I'm sorry!
The song sounds so boring and no matter what you say it will always feel like a third wheel and you'll end up forwarding it whenever you're listening to the album on loop. The lyrics are just lame and too obvious, like she's not even trying and her voice is somewhat shaky!
But overall it was good listening to Gaga in a Ballad with something that's not a piano, that was something I didn't expect.
John Wayne
This is THE song of the album, The intro is just explosive and it keeps getting better and better till the outro.
The Electric/Rock bridge is just everything! Everything is on point, the production, the vocals, the music and even the lyrics are kind of fun,
Dancin' in circles
Another setback, a decent intro that all fades out to nothing but a weak song. The chorus would be fun to dance to though, I gotta admit.
It just sounds like a 2008 slayage song, which I have nothing against, but WOAH, DID SHE JUST GO AN OCTAVE HIGHER?
Perfect Illusion
This is all about the video, no matter what reasons you say, you'll always be listening and liking this song all because of the killer video <3
I can never get to make an opinion about this one, the Adrenaline-rush always takes over. But I'm sure that it needed more lyrics cause at some point it sounds repetitive. Also it stands out of the whole album, I don't think it fits in here at all.
But know what? We all don't really care, go check out her perfect little shorts RIGHT NOW *_*
Million Reasons
My second fav song of the album, she just sounds PERFECT! Her best BALLAD yet to come.
All shades of her vocals are present and all in sync with the simple instrumental and all come out beautiful and melancholic.
Sinner's Prayers
Too Johnny Cash maybe? Country pop obviously, Not complaining though. My third fav song anyways. The only complaint I have is it's just a bit too sleepy, needed somewhat stronger or higher chorus maybe. I'm not sure but I feel that it could've been better. But still it's beautiful.
Also, Thank you Father John Misty for this song! <3
Come to Mama
Are you kidding me? That's a Christmas Carol right?
The thing is you can't keep being angry at it as it grows on you and you feel somehow hugged and find yourself in the guilty pleasure of singing along with the catchy chorus.
Hey Girl (ft.Florence Welch)
I'm just super excited about this collaboration, I'm a huge fan of Florence and I have to say I never imagined them together.
Though I'd call it a VERY poor choice to be honest. The song is just flat, the music is boring and the music drags on for too long, Their voices surprisingly complete each other but the lyrics are just not that great too. Such a waste!
Angel Down
This sounds a lot like Father John Misty and Lana Del Rey mixed together, a decent and fitting political ending about the situation in America at the moment. Some really good production and lyrics and her voice sounds somewhat rawry!
Overall:
I would never hate that our Mother Monster is going experimental and trying new genres. Though I wouldn't really recommend another collaboration with Mark Ronson cause I feel he kind of contained her. But also I have to say that she sounds more mature and no matter how hard we hate to admit she, like everyone, is getting older and more of an adult, she will never be That wild forever.
This is my second least fav album of her, after Art Pop obviously, I know it's a lot better but I just miss the days when I used to listen to her full album and not skipping to the one or two songs that I loved.
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