boobtank 9,090 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 She’s dressing more like a normie these days, but Lady Gaga is still a weirdo. No other pop star in need of a comeback in 2016 would stake it on “Perfect Illusion,” a song that has no clear electronic dance signifiers, no hip-hop influence, little to no vocal manipulation, and no chill. It will stick out on radio playlists like a meat dress on a red carpet; whether it’ll thus be promptly thrown out for bad taste or be hailed as brave and trendsetting will be a question for the masses. At a terse 3:02 runtime, every element seems to have been the result of the songwriters putting the word “INTENSITY” on a whiteboard and brainstorming from there. Josh Homme and Mark Ronson turn their guitars into a revving engine; a high stabbing sound resembling a human scream acts as a siren (possibly from producer Blood Pop); Kevin Parker of Tame Impala pats out a panting, hungry drum beat—one, two, three-and-four. Then there’s Gaga, blubbering like Bruce Springsteen in the verse, roaring like Ann Wilson in the chorus. The hook arrives just 30 seconds in and then takes up the bulk of the song, including in the post-bridge segment where—in a classic climactic move—the key changes upwards. Read more: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/09/lady-gaga-perfect-illusion-review/499298/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 59,856 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Get that praise and critical analysis. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanWinchester 41,390 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Slay Gaga! I really hope the fans of 80's pop rock would be here for her Flyin' like a 1000 Doves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextyr97 19,606 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 That first paragraph exactly describes how genius it actually was to make this the lead single. It's so different from every single song out there right now. This might have Just Dance impact in terms of a pop culture shift. After having listened to it over and over and over again, I've really gathered a firm grasp on the meaning, the instrumental, the harmonies... everything. The song is brilliantly made, especially for what she's trying to make. I still wish the song was longer, but I digress. Well done, Gaga. She's coming for blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 72,810 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 YAAAASSSSSSSSSSS!!! It's so true "No other pop star in need of a comeback in 2016 would stake it on “Perfect Illusion,” a song that has no clear electronic dance signifiers, no hip-hop influence, little to no vocal manipulation, and no chill" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Too much negativity already. If this start falling in iTunes, imagine the meltdown. Can't these ppl appreciate raw talent? Gaga is not basic sorry. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10,973 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just now, neptugne said: YAAAASSSSSSSSSSS!!! It's so true "No other pop star in need of a comeback in 2016 would stake it on “Perfect Illusion,” a song that has no clear electronic dance signifiers, no hip-hop influence, little to no vocal manipulation, and no chill" And no melody or interest lol 💚💛💕❣⭕💢💢 | ⓜⓔⓡⓡⓨ ©ⓗⓡⓘⓢⓣⓜⓐⓢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djBuffoon 12,098 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Probably the most dead-on review of the song so far. They nailed everything that makes it unique, compelling, and awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fame IV 4,426 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, TylerBR97 said: That first paragraph exactly describes how genius it actually was to make this the lead single. It's so different from every single song out there right now. This might have Just Dance impact in terms of a pop culture shift. After having listened to it over and over and over again, I've really gathered a firm grasp on the meaning, the instrumental, the harmonies... everything. The song is brilliantly made, especially for what she's trying to make. I still wish the song was longer, but I digress. Well done, Gaga. She's coming for blood. Agree 100% A Star is Born ⭐ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speechless94 545 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 this is my favorite review I've read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana 2,708 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Fantastic analysis! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobtank 9,090 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Dangerous Man said: Too much negativity already. If this start falling in iTunes, imagine the meltdown. Can't these ppl appreciate raw talent? Gaga is not basic sorry. This is a positive review sis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 72,810 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Computer said: And no melody or interest lol thanks for the input! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepotter 74,825 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, neptugne said: thanks for the input! Can we make a thread to pin down all the PI haters and see what we'll do to them You know Just for fun not serious or stuff chaeri pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,389 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, Computer said: And no melody or interest lol You must be ****ing kidding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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