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When Lady GaGa was a little girl, she would sing along on her mini plastic tape recorder to Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper hits and get twirled in the air in daddy's arms to the sounds of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. The precocious child would dance around the table at fancy Upper West Side restaurants using the breadsticks as a baton. And, she would innocently greet a new babysitter in nothing but her birthday suit. It's no wonder that little girl from a good Italian New York family, turned into the exhibitionist, multi-talented singer-songwriter with a flair for theatrics that she is today: Lady GaGa. "I was always an entertainer. I was a ham as a little girl and I'm a ham today," says Lady GaGa, 22, who made a name for herself on the Lower East Side club scene with the infectious dance-pop party song "Beautiful Dirty Rich," and wild, theatrical, and often tongue-in-cheek "shock art" performances where GaGa - who designs and makes many of her stage outfits -- would strip down to her hand-crafted hot pants and bikini top, light cans of hairspray on fire, and strike a pose as a disco ball lowered from the ceiling to the orchestral sounds of A Clockwork Orange. "I always loved rock and pop and theater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when it really came together for me and I realized I could do all three," says GaGa, who nicked her name from Queen's song "Radio Gaga" and who cites rock star girlfriends, Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. "I look at those artists as icons in art. It's not just about the music. It's about the performance, the attitude, the look; it's everything. And, that is where I live as an artist and that is what I want to accomplish." That goal might seem lofty, but consider the artist: GaGa is the girl who at age 4 learned piano by ear. By age 13, she had written her first piano ballad. At 14, she played open mike nights at clubs such as New York's the Bitter End by night and was teased for her quirky, eccentric style by her Convent of the Sacred Heart School (the Manhattan private school Nicky and Paris Hilton attended) classmates by day. At age 17, she became was one of 20 kids in the world to get early admission to Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Signed by her 20th birthday and writing songs for other artists (such as the Pussycat Dolls, and has been asked to write for a series of Interscope artists) before her debut album was even released, Lady GaGa has earned the right to reach for the sky.
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Reviews:
better than John Mayer
Nothing more to say, than after a few spins..I like it. A few spins of John Mayer and I still go..are you kidding me? I only give it four stars cause well..it's not metal..but good. Lady Gaga is wonderful
Awesome CD for anyone who likes Lady Gaga. She really reminds me of the way Madonna was when Madonna first started- the shock art, the real singing talent, and the great music. Lady Gaga is more down-to-earth, however, and much more appreciative of her fans. I love Gaga! I got more than I thought
I got The Fame Monster for Christmas and ordered The Fame for myself so I could have the rest of Lady Gaga's music. As soon as it was delivered, I opened up my new cd and found BOTH The Fame + Fame Monster packed inside! The Fame Monster was disk 1. That was a surprise, but totally welcome. I love Gaga, and if you like her singles, I'm sure you'll like the rest of her tracks as well. Metamorpho goes Googoo Over Gaga, or Gaga Over Googoo, or Maybe Gaga Over Gaga?
People. Your illustrious Seer (the beloved one (not gloved one)) took time off recently from the arduous task of saving the world, to finally reconnect with my spirit guides. Marshy (who looks a lot like Lady Gaga) was off in Monaco someplace. My how that girl loves to party! However, Guido, my spirit guide who is the Romeo of the dance clubs, invited me, yet again, to his old club haunt, The Fishnet, in New York City. I informed him how drab life had become and that I needed an uplift, especially after filling in for Santa this year. "Don't you worry Metamorpho", he spoke over his cell phone, "just meet me there. Ol' Guido never disappoints". I was leary. Ever since his bit part in "Saturday Night Fever" (he was the second from left club member egging Tony on in that famous dance scene), things have never been the same. However, I needed an uplift, so I met him there.
I must admit that I thought I'd look out of place with my seer's thermalite gown (and wizard's hat) on. However, I needn't not worry. In this modern day, a go-go America, nobody cares about how you look. That is, providing you don't try to board an airplane. I am, as you know by now, spared that embarassment with my motorized magic carpet.
Anyway, the music was playing and there were lots of people on the dance floor. I ordered my usual martini with brandy chaser, and watched Guido as he worked the floor for an available love interest. He always connects. I, on the other hand, always look for a nice Seeress, but winds up with an old Wiccan who looks like Susan Boyle instead. "Sigh"
But, getting to the music. I sat there amazed. What was this they're playing? Was it Madonna? No, it's different somehow. It's got energy. It moves. It snakes into your brain. It spirals around your head and jogs your senses like 3 Red Bulls with Vodka (that's an "in" joke that's not so "in" anymore). But, if you made it this far, it was my introduction to the world of Lady Gaga.
How can I explain this music to you, that it will make sense? I am a firm believer that the music scene eventually gets stale after awhile. I mean, these days, it's especially hard to find an artist that can hit on elements that will carry them beyond just this years flavor and will not disappear before long. Lady Gaga. here, has enough vitality and creativity to last her a long time. Mind you, this music is not to nourish you with great insight and teach you how to solve a Rubik's cube. But, the point is, it's not supposed to. That really is the key to enjoying this. It's a sensory experience. But such a pleasurable one.
This is no bubble-headed unfocused proffering. No. Lady Gaga has done her homework people. All sorts of genres of popular dance music over the past decades have been studied. She mixes some beats of the 70's, electronica of the 80's and rap-hip-hop of the 90's and beyond in a Waring Blender and pours jello shots for your consumption consideration. And then the beeps and blurps bombard you and move in a circle around your ears creating a buffer from depressing reality. (Praise you Lady Gaga). It's dance rock, it's groove approved, it's hooked inspired. Speaking of hooks, I see Guido reeling one in as we speak.
And what about the lyrics? Well, of course sex (a woman's power for sure)as evident in "PokerFace" (clever play on words there Gaga!). But it's raw, cutting edge, zest for life. She's about partying. She's about having fun. Also about what she wants or doesn't want in a relationship. Mind you, these are not considerations to a scientist that solves global warming (he probably gets out less than I do at this point). But it is valid if you want to dance and have fun. Caution: Extremely infectous!
I must admit, I am a very sedate Seer and the most exercise I get is a yawn or two. But, Gaga's music made me get out there and fly around the dancefloor. (Well, the drinks helped too). In closing, an amazing aural experience that never lets up - from start to finish. With her outer worldly apparel, her talent, and her art of turning the mudane into an imaginative experience, Gaga is herehere to staystay.
She's innovative and talented enough to be around for a long, long time.
I gave this 4 1/2 stars. Not a classic, but damn close. I subtracted 1/2 point for some girl's highheel damaging Metamorpho's toe while on the dancefloor. Plus, I believe in room for growth, which she will most certainly do.
Now, I must leave. That Wiccan woman is making eyes at me and coming this way!
Got my dirty headphones with the left side on -- Metamorpho ;) What A Joke!!!
She Is Such A Joke. How Can People Listen To This? She What's Wrong With Music Today. I Wouldn't Even Give It One Star If I Didn't Have To. It's Just Trash. Don't Buy This Album. |
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