Originally Posted by Cuddleworthy

and if you think she can't sing:

If this is what she was doing, I could be a fan, but all the ridiculous outfits and crazy performances iritate me. I think it's a shame really, the Lady Gaga persona overshadow's her real talent. In this video her voice, music, and lyrics all sound superior to what she's now doing.

i think 69% is too low for this. even though the songs might not be as radio smash worthy as the singles on The Fame, i think overall they are better. i was never a huge fan of her until hearing this because i thought The Fame was kind of boring aside from all the singles and "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich." every song on this release is catchy as hell, i can't stop listening to it.

Originally Posted by brenByah

Sure she has musical talent and it's nice that she actually writes her own lyrics, but honestly from what I've heard/seen of her lyrics don't seem to have any more depth than Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus or any other pop diva. Sure plenty of bands have image, but the outfits of the Ramones and Beatles aren't comparable. They weren't out trying to get attention because of zany outfits. They captured audiences with music, and that was their intent. It appears to me that Gaga's antics take priority over the songs themselves. The importance of her image is far more extreme than that of the other comparisons you've made.

To sum it up, image was never the focal point of The Beatles or The Ramones, it was the music. When it comes to Gaga, it seems like the persona of Lady Gaga, the wardrobe and the flashy stage shows are the focal point, not the music. That's what I dislike.

it's really not fair to compare her to artists like Britney and Miley. maybe she isn't an amazing lyricist, but she does not deserve to be lumped together in a category with manufactured pop stars who can't write, perform, play an instrument, or sing live. at least she's built this name for herself instead of having someone else do it for her.

and image has meant something to a lot of artists... David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Madonna... they all centered their music around theatrical images and stage performances. for some people, that's all they have. but it wasn't for those artists and since Gaga has shown that she actually has some raw talent i don't think it will be for her either.

LoveGame annoys the crap out of me.

i hate lady gaga

Originally Posted by googley

i hate lady gaga

fuck yah up da punx brutha!

Disliking her music is fine, it's not for everyone. But to say that she has no talent is 100% wrong.

Anyway, "Speechless" is easily the best track she has ever written. It's not catchy, but it's beautiful and it really shows her talent.

Originally Posted by FBTMOPenguins

That is major hyperbole Madonna is amongst the upper echelon of pop music greats. To place Lady Gaga on this level two records into her career is completely flawed. Not to mention Madonna was making hits (some with much substance i.e. Like a Prayer) before auto tune was an industry standard as a "vocal effect."

I'm just saying I can see her reach that level.
Plus, Lady Gaga has the talent to sing without auto-tune.

Originally Posted by Tbs738

This is fucking classic. Another gem, Drew. Dunno much about her except that she's always on MTV2 though...

hahaha that line is funny.

Originally Posted by xapplexpiex

She is my guilty pleasure.

Me too.

Any video of her just sitting behind a piano and singing one of her songs is beautiful. Youtube a piano version of Poker Face.

Originally Posted by shes.a.ghost

I was on the fence with her until I heard Bad Romance. At first I thought it was annoying, but I like it now. I keep noticing that she is being compared to Marilyn Manson. In my opinion, I view her more like Missy Elliot. Her music's subject matter is sexual, but most adult pop star's music is. I think she is doing a great job of setting herself apart from her counterparts. Good for her.

P.S. On Ellen I noticed she thanked God for her success. I was thoroughly surprised.

Missy Elliot? I was feeling a Madonna influence.

you know youhate her but her music is fintastic

The "style over substance" title can't seem to escape her.. (sigh)
shame. this is better than her debut..

Originally Posted by Jordan0123

I can't believe you wasted your time in not only listening to her crap that she calls music, and reviewing it, but slagging off Cobra Starship. You should be ashamed.

Oh dear Jordan. You should be ashamed.

i dont have a problem with her or anything, in fact i have a lot of her songs, but i'm just not sure that a website like ap should be reviewing a straight up pop cd. dont get me wrong it was a great review, but i wouldnt put the fame monster in the same categories as the other albums reviewed here