ANVEEROY 61,224 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 So if The Fame is a sun-drenched, poppy celebutante, The Fame Monster is the edgy, fashion-forward, Euro-gothic version of that musical ingénue, a frame of reference relevant to the growth of Lady Gaga. In the months leading up to The Fame Monster's release, the singer was dealing with the highs and lows of overnight stardom from her debut, and the variety of struggles that manifest during relentless tours and travel. But Gaga isn't afraid of the public; she's afraid of herself. In songs like "So Happy I Could Die," Gaga simultaneously longs for and fears the escape found at the bottom of the glass "in the silence of the night, through all the tears and all the lies." And in "Alejandro" and "Monster," Gaga attempts to strengthen her resolve against going back to men who show no remorse in eating her heart and soul. Rather than simply show the bright-and-sunny side of fame, The Fame Monster confesses the weaknesses of someone perceived as so strong in the public eye. It's a trait that does not weaken Gaga, but simply makes her music stronger and more human, which is why this beguiling record defined Gaga's career and spawned innumerable Little Monsters. Some might argue that Lady Gaga is too poppy, too referential or over-exposed, to the point where it's pointless to shine a light on her work. But Turning the Tables isn't about that. It's about giving respect where respect is due. When was the last time someone argued against Prince's inclusion on a "Best of..." list? Or brushed off George Michael's contributions to the pop world? Without a doubt, Gaga is just as much of a creator and destructor of fame as artists like Bowie, in piercing through the veneer of celebrity status through music. Because if Gaga's The Fame Monster is just as pervasive on the radio, in record stores and countless other media landscapes as the music of her male colleagues, why can't we accept her as a significant artist in pop canon as much as the others? More: http://www.npr.org/2017/08/14/542886180/shocking-omissions-lady-gaga-s-extravagantly-human-the-fame-monster Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 she'll never make anything as good as tfm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyKid 15,153 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, JaneTheC said: she'll never make anything as good as tfm Born this way has been out since 2011 sis Life has a hopeful undertone |-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma 7,182 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, JaneTheC said: she'll never make anything as good as tfm Since you have Katy as a profile pic I assumed you'd be woke enough to witness the fact that ARTPOP is her best one yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, SpookyKid said: Born this way has been out since 2011 sis again* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 61,224 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, SpookyKid said: Born this way has been out since 2011 sis Just now, Enigma said: Since you have Katy as a profile pic I assumed you'd be woke enough to witness the fact that ARTPOP is her best one yet Oh my! Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagasgirl 395 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, SpookyKid said: Born this way has been out since 2011 sis agreed 2/21/11 & 2/22/11 MSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Enigma said: Since you have Katy as a profile pic I assumed you'd be woke enough to witness the fact that ARTPOP is her best one yet witness is better than all gaga albums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyKid 15,153 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, JaneTheC said: again* BTW>J>AP>TFM tbh Life has a hopeful undertone |-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayGagaloo 16,152 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Enigma said: Since you have Katy as a profile pic I assumed you'd be woke enough to witness the fact that ARTPOP is her best one yet The reach Over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, SpookyKid said: BTW>J>AP>TFM tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 61,224 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, JaneTheC said: witness is better than all gaga albums Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma 7,182 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, JaneTheC said: witness is better than all gaga albums not when ARTPOP exists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 61,224 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, SpookyKid said: BTW>J>AP>TFM tbh TFM last? Are you joking? Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyKid 15,153 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, JaneTheC said: witness is better than all gaga albums Imagine being this deaf Life has a hopeful undertone |-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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