Serendipity 7,821 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 We know Gaga takes a lot of risks but which song do you think was her riskiest move in term of single era? 1. Just Dance Initially, the song was failing to take off as it was a dance song released in a R&B dominating climate. But, somehow the song took off. It went #1 9 months after its release. 2. Pokerface A completely different sound, When nobody was going to play this song, it was artistdirect that helped launched the song and globalize Gaga. 3. Bad Romance The song was panned by critics at first Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times wrote about the lead single's "turbocharged Euro-soul", while BBC critic Paul Lester summed up "Bad Romance" as a song with "cheesy rave synths, the now typically Gaga stomping beat and a controversy-lite lyric." Monica Herrera from Billboard, while saying that it was not as catchy as Gaga's previous efforts, commended the track's "wicked s-x appeal", and Jon Blistein from L Magazine wrote about the organization of the song. He felt that "Bad Romance" "[revelled] in the nightmare it tries to create with Hitchcock references and somber vocals", but lacked cohesion, that it was an amalgamation of "Cher song", "faux-European accented verse", "power disco chorus" and "bland spoken-word bridge" But, lo behold the video "Bad Romance" received acclaim from a variety of music commentators. In a 2011 review for the song, Rolling Stone declared it the best song in Gaga's discography. Epitomizing the "essence of Gagaism", the publication was enamored by the song's "relentlessly" catchy chorus and "pummeling [sic]" beat, which reflected a track that was "grand", "joyful" and "melancholy".Kaufman, while applauding the drastic transition into a bombastic "Erasure-esque throb during the chorus", felt that the instant catch that was apparent in her earlier singles was absent in "Bad Romance".[4] Kitty Empire of The Guardian argued that instances such as this established Gaga as a figure comparable to Madonna 4.Alejandro This song probably got saved because of Gaga's immense popularity, as the song revolved around a Satanic/Illuminati controversy with accusations of blasphemy 5. Born This Way This was released at the peak of her popularity, but ended up being frontloaded. Like the others, it also faced controversy for the use of its LGBT lyrics openly 6. Judas This ended up being a huge mess. A song about Judas Ischariot in the title + accidental release on Easter = blasphemy charges 7. You and I Gaga treaded on country grounds, a huge risk Although the song became a hit in the US-but underperformed worldwide massively 8. Applause A song that is completely not relatable, serviced as the lead single Add a fierce competition with a chart monster like Roar 9. Do What U Want Having a pedophile in the song with s-xual lyrics, garnering such controversy that the video remained unreleased for fear of damaging her reputation. 10. G.U.Y. Releasing a song after a 6-month blackout with a long video with absolutely no promotion PS: Poll is Multiple choiced See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 u and i born this way and judas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 the edge of glory would have been much bigger than born this way if it was the lead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 59,157 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I was finding for Marry the Night because I had the answer in mind before clicking in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTPOPchamp 292 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I think You and I was very risky. But also very AMAZING. A lot of people aren't open to Gaga doing the country rock thing but the song is brilliant. I definitely hope Lady Gaga works with Mutt Lange again or country producers. Huge props for Lady Gaga having the balls to release it as a single. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Judas, for sure. I mean, the title and lyrical content alone Not a good radio song either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTPOPchamp 292 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 We know Gaga takes a lot of risks but which song do you think was her riskiest move in term of single era? 1. Just Dance Initially, the song was failing to take off as it was a dance song released in a R&B dominating climate. But, somehow the song took off. It went #1 9 months after its release. 2. Pokerface A completely different sound, When nobody was going to play this song, it was artistdirect that helped launched the song and globalize Gaga. 3. Bad Romance The song was panned by critics at first Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times wrote about the lead single's "turbocharged Euro-soul", while BBC critic Paul Lester summed up "Bad Romance" as a song with "cheesy rave synths, the now typically Gaga stomping beat and a controversy-lite lyric." Monica Herrera from Billboard, while saying that it was not as catchy as Gaga's previous efforts, commended the track's "wicked s-x appeal", and Jon Blistein from L Magazine wrote about the organization of the song. He felt that "Bad Romance" "[revelled] in the nightmare it tries to create with Hitchcock references and somber vocals", but lacked cohesion, that it was an amalgamation of "Cher song", "faux-European accented verse", "power disco chorus" and "bland spoken-word bridge" But, lo behold the video "Bad Romance" received acclaim from a variety of music commentators. In a 2011 review for the song, Rolling Stone declared it the best song in Gaga's discography. Epitomizing the "essence of Gagaism", the publication was enamored by the song's "relentlessly" catchy chorus and "pummeling [sic]" beat, which reflected a track that was "grand", "joyful" and "melancholy".Kaufman, while applauding the drastic transition into a bombastic "Erasure-esque throb during the chorus", felt that the instant catch that was apparent in her earlier singles was absent in "Bad Romance".[4] Kitty Empire of The Guardian argued that instances such as this established Gaga as a figure comparable to Madonna 4.Alejandro This song probably got saved because of Gaga's immense popularity, as the song revolved around a Satanic/Illuminati controversy with accusations of blasphemy 5. Born This Way This was released at the peak of her popularity, but ended up being frontloaded. Like the others, it also faced controversy for the use of its LGBT lyrics openly 6. Judas This ended up being a huge mess. A song about Judas Ischariot in the title + accidental release on Easter = blasphemy charges 7. You and I Gaga treaded on country grounds, a huge risk Although the song became a hit in the US-but underperformed worldwide massively 8. Applause A song that is completely not relatable, serviced as the lead single Add a fierce competition with a chart monster like Roar 9. Do What U Want Having a pedophile in the song with s-xual lyrics, garnering such controversy that the video remained unreleased for fear of damaging her reputation. 10. G.U.Y. Releasing a song after a 6-month blackout with a long video with absolutely no promotion PS: Poll is Multiple choiced I don't think Do What U Want was "risky" I think it was more of a damaging move. A stupid one in fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I was finding for Marry the Night because I had the answer in mind before clicking in. That's what you get from post-ponding it from lead to second to third to fifth single See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterForLife 407 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Judas or You and I. Religious content and a ballad. But I love them both and I'm glad that they were chosen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HausOfNena 1,712 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Judas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babel 41,493 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Born This Way. The sound transition between Born this way and her previous released work was abismal. Also, ain't nobody got time for a gay anthem but girl still pushed it and make it succesful with all the hype surrounding her at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladey Gagz 2,512 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Judas by far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjang 2,262 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Bad Romance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexxx 5,647 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 what's artistdirect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody 64,631 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 As much as I love the song and the video, Judas was her most risky single. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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