Morphine Prince 105,733 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. (...) Indeed, perhaps the one capitulation to current trends—and the biggest shift from her previous pop work—is simply in the earnest angst of the song. When she arrived in 2008, Gaga ushered in a wave of self-aware humor and high-minded frivolity on the charts, but lately there’s been a trend towards grave wistfulness, whether from Justin Bieber’s Purpose phase or the vocalists on the Chainsmokers hit of the week. “Perfect Illusion” sounds different from any of those artists, but like them Gaga isn’t really asking for the listener to do anything other than respond to the surface-level feeling in her voice. There’s no knowing smirk, no need to interpret, no reason to obsess. It’s a song to stomp around to, kick pillows to, and to scream in the shower to, but given Gaga’s lyrics, it makes sense to ask: Is that love? Read the entire review here: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/09/lady-gaga-perfect-illusion-review/499298/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 105,733 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I love this review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan 2,051 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ugh finally a realREVIEW and analysis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperIz 7,346 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Now if only the flop fans on here could see this Human generated art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatica 13,690 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: “Perfect Illusion,” a song that has no clear electronic dance signifiers, no hip-hop influence, little to no vocal manipulation, and no chill. I couldn't have said it better, no one manipulates Gaga's vocals betchiz! I didn't ask for a free ride, I only asked you to show me a real good time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letmelivemylife 8,715 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 See that's the thing. Everybody says gaga isn't "quirky" anymore but the thing is , quirky gaga never left. She's just quietly tucked away. Gaga will always be "weird". That's why I love her so much I love you monsters. I'd be unfixably broken without you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers 29,484 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Having no chill is exactly it. Whether that's good or bad depends on a lot of factors. I find that Gaga's music rarely makes good background music these days....you either have to give it all your attention and love it, or you're like "SHUT THAT OFF!!!" That's an awesome review. Remember to like and subscribe, and click on the bell icon to get the latest updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire 4,531 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 @Morphine Prince Merged here Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vienoire 161 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 This song kills all the fakeness around nowadays. It's like a middle finger to all music world. Genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Great review! Thank goodness for something different! I was okay with Sorry and songs like it ...for a while, but now it seems as if most of the artists are following the same pattern. I'm tired of hearing the same sound on radio and was ready for something different! Radio playlists need this song! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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