metalguru 1,342 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I haven’t had a chance to read it thoroughly yet, just skimmed through it. I’m really impressed that Mayhem/Gaga is finally being fully embraced by critics and recognized as a vital creative force. It’s such a refreshing change, especially considering all the snobbery she had to deal with in the first half of her career. If she follows up Mayhem with an even bolder, yet equally powerful album, I think the next few years will be a thrilling ride, as she’s finally shown people what she’s truly capable of. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/pop-music/mayhem-reviewed-lady-gagas-return-to-form 3 13 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughhouse Dandy 10,142 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 It's crazy thinking about how hard she fought and worked to get even half the respect she deserves as an artist. Congrats to Gaga. MAYHEM is the moment. This is my Hannah Montana™️ lipgloss. 4 7 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 26,148 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 This is a very thorough, thoughtful article. I enjoy reading these longer, deeper pieces about her and not just fluff pieces. Thanks for sharing OP! She/Her/Hers 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester 6,300 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Why no rating tho? Is that a review or Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 97,250 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I'm glad The New Yorker liked it cause it looks like an album tailored for the NYC underground scene's taste If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalguru 1,342 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 24 minutes ago, Jester said: Why no rating tho? Is that a review or They don't share a rate. It is more of a cultural piece/profile/trendsetting albums in larger context type of a piece. I have New Yorker sub. so maybe I could copy paste after work! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASKALE 536 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Between this and the NYMag review, there's a lot of strong voices giving this album its earned airtime. I'm all for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 16,812 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Overall the Press decided that this album Is a sort of back to the roots and like they said back to form. Though honestly some said same thing about chromatica. The journalists Just love these big bold statements. However Gaga arrived at pivotal stage in her career where this feels like her First record. But Honestly, She won't have the pressure of the sophomore curse album for next, nor there's the hype After the "comeback era" that Was a star Is Born. The fact that stars of that period like Katy perry, Justin Bieber?... , kinda Nicki Minaj, kesha etc and those After her like dia lipa, lizzo, lorde etc Are all having a harder time or in a sort of staler situation than Gaga Is no small deed. Its funny how they Remembered about that pubblication. Lol Gaga was so bold back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defmix100 6,135 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, metalguru said: It’s such a refreshing change, especially considering all the snobbery she had to deal with in the first half of her career. Yeah I really did wonder if there was going to be a second wave of that with how much hate Joker 2 got and felt like everyone jumping on the bandwagon but luckily it hasn't Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy 11,100 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 It’s really interesting they remember her writing for V way back when. I also appreciate how they contextualize chromatica. They don’t diss it but they fairly call it still not quite as immediately accessible bc of the house influences and as another stop on her evolution. Bc that’s true it really was another exploration of a genre not really about digging into her. They do a great job contextualizing her legacy without dogging on it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 18,589 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, Red said: I'm glad The New Yorker liked it cause it looks like an album tailored for the NYC underground scene's taste The New Yorker is hardly underground or necessarily catered to the tastes of the NYC underground culture, tbf. It’s a notoriously “high brow” (read: snobbish) mag lol We have forgotten our public MANNERS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 18,589 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Ziggy said: It’s really interesting they remember her writing for V way back when. I also appreciate how they contextualize chromatica. They don’t diss it but they fairly call it still not quite as immediately accessible bc of the house influences and as another stop on her evolution. Bc that’s true it really was another exploration of a genre not really about digging into her. They do a great job contextualizing her legacy without dogging on it I thought them claiming the house influences were both “industrial” and “inaccessible” was pretty funny just because Chromatica’s flavor of house (and pop) was very sonically digestible lmao. That being said, I also loved them citing the V interviews, her previous New Yorker and NYT interviews, and the way that they discussed her legacy (though I didn’t love some of the editorialization, tbh). One of my favorite observations here is when they talked about how little fun Gaga seemed to be having when she was trying to be taken more seriously; imo, this is one of the main things Chromatica suffers from is a lack of fun and spontaneity. Edited March 13 by Ladle Ghoulash We have forgotten our public MANNERS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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