HeAteMyh3art 347 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, Cruelty said: 12 FREE WOMAN – average 6.54 11 x 5 [ @monstertoronto @HeavyCapiLover @The Fame Monster @A Fried Egg @NewUsername]; 10 x 10 The lows: 1 x 7 [ @Poltergeist @Onlygaga @ManMan @badboymonsterx @Massive Monster @ARTPOPe @Quentin] I’m gonna diagnose quite a few of you with demoitis. Chromatica’s third single ‘Free Woman’ was one of the tracks whose demo versions leaked in the months leading up to the album release. I don’t want to start a full discussion about this, but the fanbase’s obsession with demos & alternate versions has undeservedly sunk some classic songs’ reputations for sure – & this is one example. Because, while ‘Free Woman’ was one of the first five tracks made for Chromatica, Axwell revamped the demo in late 2019 to better suit the more 00s Eurodance feel that the rest of the record had taken. I think the update makes sense, but I also think that’s what’s contributed to the disappointing performance tonight. I know I should dislike ‘Free Woman’, given that it’s guilty of lots of the things that I read ‘Fun Tonight’ for just a second ago. But I actually really love this! This is the kind of euphoric empowerment anthem that Gaga could write in her sleep, but it’s got a gorgeous, committed vocal with some distinct Gaga hooks (the yodelling!), & the production’s clean without feeling sanitised. She’s in full icon mode here, but it’s permeated with authenticity, & for me what really sells it is that development from verse 1’s ‘no-one knows me yet’ (YET!) to verse 2’s ‘this is my dancefloor’. You are your own limit. Gaga’s a mastermind in this, & ‘Free Woman’ is her case study. Comments: @monstertoronto “Everyone’s hatred of this makes me love it more” @The Fame Monster “Free Woman is one of my favourite songs by Gaga, if not my absolute favourite. I really don't understand the criticism it receives. I also don’t get the comparisons between the demo & the studio version, because to me, the studio version is clearly the winner. The song is packed with emotion, & the beat, while "simple", is absolutely amazing. It’s a celebration of life!” Super overhated, I never understood "oh but the demo!!!!11!!!1!" ok listen to the demo the debra 2 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpopicon 27,487 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 this is today?! The melody that you choose can rescue you 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,330 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, LG2008 said: The ones rating these songs with 1 are tasteless I agree with these for the songs on this album tho Imagine what it could've been Fun Tonight has all the makings of an anthem but the execution*coughbloodclotcough* is just 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruelty 6,172 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 11 LOVE ME RIGHT – average 6.57 11 x 1 [ @jackjackjackjack13]; 10 x 16 The lows: 1 x 7 [ @SimonBaetens @Jessica Germ @ManMan @ChvVolk @iamdna @50 Ft Queenie @Ayoherewego] I’ve listened to Chromatica a lot over the past few weeks, as I’ve been working on the write-ups for each song. This means I must’ve heard international bonus track ‘Love Me Right’ at least half a dozen times. & yet… I literally can’t remember a single second of it. I’m so sorry. I even left this write-up until the end, to give myself more time to think of anything to say about it at all. Ah well. Let’s pass over to this song’s sole ride-or-die @jackjackjackjack13, who says, “should’ve been on the album & streaming services – totally underrated in every sense possible”. Similarly, @G U C C I says, “Justice for Love Me Right being added to streaming!!” This is definitely one that we as a community have neglected, probably because it’s less easily accessible, meaning that ‘Love Me Right’ finishes just outside your Chromatica top 10. 3 2 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG2008 4,992 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, PartySick said: Fun Tonight has all the makings of an anthem but the execution*coughbloodclotcough* is just I loved the performance in the Chromatica Ball tho but imagine the song if executed as it should've been 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,330 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, LG2008 said: I loved the performance in the Chromatica Ball tho but imagine the song if executed as it should've been With good production instead of cramming emotion into basic dance beats? omg 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruelty 6,172 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 & there's your top 10, Gagadaily! Which Chromatica cut do you think is next out? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,330 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 minute ago, Cruelty said: 11 LOVE ME RIGHT – average 6.57 11 x 1 [ @jackjackjackjack13]; 10 x 16 The lows: 1 x 7 [ @SimonBaetens @Jessica Germ @ManMan @ChvVolk @iamdna @50 Ft Queenie @Ayoherewego] I’ve listened to Chromatica a lot over the past few weeks, as I’ve been working on the write-ups for each song. This means I must’ve heard international bonus track ‘Love Me Right’ at least half a dozen times. & yet… I literally can’t remember a single second of it. I’m so sorry. I even left this write-up until the end, to give myself more time to think of anything to say about it at all. Ah well. Let’s pass over to this song’s sole ride-or-die @jackjackjackjack13, who says, “should’ve been on the album & streaming services – totally underrated in every sense possible”. Similarly, @G U C C I says, “Justice for Love Me Right being added to streaming!!” This is definitely one that we as a community have neglected, probably because it’s less easily accessible, meaning that ‘Love Me Right’ finishes just outside your Chromatica top 10. The fan made extended versions with the sax added brings this song up to TEOG levels of "feel good" 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,330 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, Cruelty said: & there's your top 10, Gagadaily! Which Chromatica cut do you think is next out? I know Godnigma is gonna go next but the icon she is with the live production 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeldeFaith 5,333 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just arrived and it's already a mess... Can I vanish into a cheeseburger pizza? 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 6,104 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Fashionably late, but I’m here! Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG2008 4,992 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 I missed the red carpet but I'm here In pink to remember the traumatic era and everyone wearing bright colourful clothes for the tour only for it to be the complete opposite 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChvVolk 2,264 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Shocked Free Woman is lumped with the awful Chromatica tracks. Its not my fave but definitely better than Sour Candy 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonBaetens 8,273 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 3 minutes ago, Cruelty said: 11 LOVE ME RIGHT – average 6.57 11 x 1 [ @jackjackjackjack13]; 10 x 16 The lows: 1 x 7 [ @SimonBaetens @Jessica Germ @ManMan @ChvVolk @iamdna @50 Ft Queenie @Ayoherewego] I’ve listened to Chromatica a lot over the past few weeks, as I’ve been working on the write-ups for each song. This means I must’ve heard international bonus track ‘Love Me Right’ at least half a dozen times. & yet… I literally can’t remember a single second of it. I’m so sorry. I even left this write-up until the end, to give myself more time to think of anything to say about it at all. Ah well. Let’s pass over to this song’s sole ride-or-die @jackjackjackjack13, who says, “should’ve been on the album & streaming services – totally underrated in every sense possible”. Similarly, @G U C C I says, “Justice for Love Me Right being added to streaming!!” This is definitely one that we as a community have neglected, probably because it’s less easily accessible, meaning that ‘Love Me Right’ finishes just outside your Chromatica top 10. 7 1’s is not enough, someone delete this atrocity from her discography please when you're lonely, I'll be lonely too / https://www.last.fm/user/SimonBaetens 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,330 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, LG2008 said: I missed the red carpet but I'm here In pink to remember the traumatic era and everyone wearing bright colourful clothes for the tour only for it to be the complete opposite I wore gold pants and a leather jacket with gold studs to my show And under the jacket? A silky blue satin dress shirt with gold floral embellishments And to tie it all together, tacky but fun gold shoes that lit up 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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