So, in a spurt of curiosity and having been unable to get her latest song out of my head for the past two hours or so, I decided to download Lady Gaga's album and give it a listen. I fully expected to be disgusted and maybe a little amused at just how poppy and amateur the album was.
Then I started listening. And....against all my better senses, against all prevailing laws in the universe, against my own personal hatred of all things pop...and I don't think I'll ever be able to wash my mouth clean after saying this, but, I liked it. I actually liked it.
The entire album is literally pure pop drivel. Talking about boys, fast cars, sex, money, and being famous, Gaga actually imitates the themes from rappers more than pop stars. And she wraps it all in techno beats that make you see that just about every song belongs in a club.
So WHY? Why do I like it? Despite everything, Lady Gaga actually has a great voice and uses her range to its potential throughout the album. And as much as I want to hate the pure pop and techno, there's a problem. It's catchy. It's damn catchy, and she carries the arrogance to know it and make you like it.
After watching 17 Again I didn't really think I could feel more ashamed at liking something I really shouldn't. I was wrong. So before I befoul myself any more...
The Fame gets an 7.5/10.
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You know, Lady GaGa has become something of a guilty pleasure for me. I think she is going to break free of the pop shackles eventually and produce some truly great music...or she'll just stay being weird. At any rate, she's never boring.
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