Lucas 26,105 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Replay #1 is totally expected. What's great though is that almost all tracks got a bunch off 11s, even the first songs out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 6,104 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 23 minutes ago, Cruelty said: 3 911 – average 8.63 11 x 12 [ @Celloo Deng @domixwodix @Kayi @Jessica Germ @BertGlamGa @phantasmas @HausofGabo @actsleazy @Cruelty @Freezie03 @elijahfan @13VictorC]; 10 x 45 The lows: 1 x 1 [ @Ayoherewego] In a sea of competent yet slightly flavourless Eurodance bops, ‘911’ is the proud island on which I find solace. It’s the perfect distillation of Chromatica’s themes of depression & healing, yet it also finds room to respect the inherent weirdness of a 10/10 Lady Gaga track. For a start, the production is impeccable: a chilling robo-thump, complex without overwhelming, that builds & builds with 808 drums, building, building… But of course, we don’t get the explosive chorus that we’d expect, don’t get the blowout. Instead, we have an icy, resigned confession that ‘my biggest enemy is me’. We pop a 911, & we carry on. Madeon’s one of Gaga’s most competent producers & always understands the assignment, so it’s no surprise that this is the album’s most skilful production. The lyric is unambiguous but still interesting, an out-of-body experience peppered with Gagaisms about ‘emotional faders’ & ‘dolls inside diamond boxes’. This is the nadir of Gaga’s journey through the album, a desperate cry for help from a woman whose hatred of the ‘Lady Gaga’ concept has started to make her hate Stefani as a result (BloodPop recalls ‘she wore a wig to the studio that day, hoping it would make it a little bit easier to feel like someone else’). The package was topped off with a career-best music video courtesy of veteran filmmaker Tarsem, which really felt like the moment when Gaga broke free of her 4-year creative rut & remembered just who Lady Gaga is, & who she can be. I saw a few comments saying that ‘Replay’ is where Mayhem was born, but I’d argue that ‘911’ holds the key. You might have noticed that 911 is, well, my 11. For me, ‘911’ comfortably clears anything released for around 4 years either side (with the possible exceptions of ‘Perfect Illusion’ & ‘Chromatica I’). & it feels like I’m in good company – with a dozen 11s & a staggering 45 tens, ‘911’ lands as your bronze medallist tonight. Comments: @Kayi “911 has a great production & new classic. I mean the robotic voice express how mecanical is her routine. She has to take her meds to feel better otherwise she feels very bad. The part of "come & see me cry" is theatrical & tragical Gaga like in her MTV Paparazzi performance. There's some moments in which we can hear her moments of relapse in the instrumental. Honestly I wish there were more theatrical songs like this one on Chromatica. I love her vocal performance. Madeon is a great producer.” @Jessica Germ “It just has to be 911. Iconic moment for the era” @phantasmas “I had a dream last night where I met God like Gaga might have in the music video. Except God was Hunter Schafer. So if I don't give 911 my 11 then I would be betraying God.” @HausofGabo “A perfect embodiment of the album accompanied with one the most creative videos we’ve received from Gaga” @actsleazy “Wow. What a standout! As always, Gaga tells us her story through her conceptual lyrics. & it really is a work of art! I don’t know what much else to say other than she wows me so bad with this song. I love funky euro-techno-dance!” @elijahfan “Do I really need to explain? Pop a 911 bitch.” @13VictorC “911 is such a great song that captures Gaga’s recurring theme of internal conflict with oneself. The music video was also poetic & beautifully strange.” @Ayoherewego drop the addy I'm coming on my dragon to fight. 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyana Rava 1,020 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 @Cruelty That was truly an epic countdown. It's clear how much effort you put into it!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 157,315 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 minutes ago, Daenerys said: @Ayoherewego drop the addy I'm coming on my dragon to fight. @Ayoherewego (Assuming you're a Joanne stan ) 💔thought we'd last a lifetime when I'm mumbling alone💔 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 6,104 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 3 minutes ago, PartySick said: @Ayoherewego (Assuming you're a Joanne stan ) First you ban me and now this??? Oh party, you are SICK. Drop the addy, too! 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessun Dorma 6,336 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 55 minutes ago, Cruelty said: 9 1000 DOVES – average 6.86 11 x 7 [ @DavidLuis198 @SimonBaetens @Creyk @jillianwoj @ImMatt @LaFama @Nessun Dorma]; 10 x 16 The lows: 1 x 4 [ @ManMan @Massive Monster @iamdna @PSYCHOSHTICK] I’ll leave it to you guys’ comments to explain this one, because I think you’ve all hit on the power of this song. Gaga’s told conflicting stories about whether she always wanted this to be a piano ballad or a dance track, but both versions capture the central thesis of Chromatica: dancing through the pain. Comments: @DavidLuis198 “I think 1000 Doves is very underrated by fans & it's one of the best examples of all the "dancing through pain" concept on the whole album (for better or worse), she’s literally pouring her soul out, begging on a cry for help with all her heart & giving her all while some electrobeats play behind her, JUSTICE FOR 1000 DOVES!” @Creyk “I am sad this is the least streamed song from Chromatica, it is my most played by far, I love the feels it gives.” @ImMatt “Everything about this song works. Lyrically thoughtful yet simple & powerful. Nostalgic, & an outstanding vocal performance from Gaga. One of the highlights of the tour.” @LaFama “1000 Doves is the underrated gem of the album, this song is the embodiment of ‘dancing through the pain’, it’s a cathartic anthem.” @Nessun Dorma “My eleven goes to 1000 Doves piano version :)” 1000 Doves brings up so many emotions in me. Lyrically I think it’s the strongest song on the album and I feel every word she sings. Sometimes all we need is a genuine and non-judgmental connection. This song really resonates with my soul and it makes me feel the sense of belonging and understanding. It’s a spiritual connection that has lifted me up in many moments in my life 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayoherewego 465 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 13 minutes ago, PartySick said: @Ayoherewego (Assuming you're a Joanne stan ) I am a hardcore Joanne Stan it was my first Gaga concert so it has a special place in my heart 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayoherewego 465 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 18 minutes ago, Daenerys said: @Ayoherewego drop the addy I'm coming on my dragon to fight. I'm in Texas come to my house and we can have a **** fight 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessun Dorma 6,336 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 50 minutes ago, Cruelty said: Lastly I just need to thank you! It was really fun seeing how Gagadaily feels about this divisive album five years on. To be honest, I don’t always get along so well with Chromatica. But I know that lots of you guys do, & if I’m good for one thing on this forum, it’s running a next-level album rate. Chromatica is intensely tied to a certain time in all of our lives, & it’s clear that it helped many of you through an experience that was traumatic, & scary, & seemingly endless. I’m really glad that we’ve been able to celebrate the record together after five years, & for this to be Gagadaily’s biggest ever megarate is the cherry on the cake. Thank you to everyone who voted, especially if you left comments or attended the ceremony. I hope you’ve enjoyed taking this trip down memory lane with me, & I’ll see you next year to celebrate 15 years of Born This Way. Until the next time! Cruelty Thank you for hosting! The amount of work and dedication you put into this Megarate goes without saying, I loved all the gifs, images and commentaries! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownery 6,064 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Ok this was honestly such a good rating, I am satisfied with the top 5, Stupid Love can rot in hell tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Flower 4,556 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Nice top 5 and Replay at the top spot as it deserves. Drop it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeo 416 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Thank you @Cruelty for this exciting countdown! I felt like it was NYE. So much happy nostalgia for this album which was birthed during such a difficult time in our history. Happy 5th to Chromatica 🩷💚 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjackjackjack13 32 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 omg im late to the ceremony and what do you mean i'm the only one defending Love Me Right oh well.. congrats to Replay and thanks @Cruelty for arranging the megarate and ceremony i don't know her Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontebello 303 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Babylon is my number one but I'm fine with replay winning. You like the fat girl I got in me 🍕 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty like sodium 1,538 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, PartySick said: Plastic Doll is not the worst song on this album y'all are blind but like with your ears late to the party as always but all I want to say is that Sine From Above, Rain on Me and eNIGMA are all wondering why they weren't up for this award and they are seething Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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