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Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#1: Sep 23rd 2010 at 7:16:48 PM

So, as we know, her third upcoming album has a title now.

But I wonder what it'll sound like. The big rumors right now seem to be that It'll have more political content and Gaga will be going back to her rock 'n roll roots.

Both sound potentially quite awesome. Anyone who has ever looked up "gaga bliix metal remix" on Youtube is aware that Gaga songs work just as well as rock/heavy metal as they do as dance songs. This isn't surprising given that Stephanie Germanotti was originally a Rock and Jazz musician and has said that she and Red One always conceive the songs as rock songs first and then rearrange them as dance numbers later.

Gaga has also been increasingly taking to performing rock renditions of some of her songs in live performances. In particular, Money Honey which is normally a filler song I skip past in "The Fame" takes a turn for the awesome when you hear it live in Monster Ball as a rock song:

(Yes, that is Catgirl!Gaga in the background. Told you I wasn't making it up)

So I wonder how the next album is going to sound. Is it going to be fully rock? Are some tracks going to be rock songs and others dance songs? Or is there going to be a delicious blend of The Power of Rock and Synthesizeritis.

Considering that some of my favourite bands are ones that blend guitars and synths like Rammstein and Ladytron, I'm really hoping Gaga will Take a Third Option.

The potential political content should be interesting, too. Lady Gaga's video addressed to John Mc Cain asking him to abandon his filibuster of the repeal of DADT was impressive. She Showed Her Work by addressing him in language a conservative could understand - emphasising the dedication that gay soldiers had towards their country and the military rather then getting self righteous and sanctimonious. It showed a maturity that celebrities twice her age lack when discussing politics.

If she showed a similar maturity in lyrics, Born This Way could end up being one of the most powerful set of political anthems in decades. That you can dance/headbang to!

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
LullTheConqueror Love Freak from eternal loli Hell Since: Jan, 2001
#2: Sep 23rd 2010 at 7:32:17 PM

Oh my. Perhaps I'll finally be able to drag my housemates to the gay bar when this comes out... nah, wishful thinking. Still, I'm totally looking forward to it.

the dice are loaded, the deck is stacked, the game itself will hold you back
LuckyRevenant ALMSIVI from The Flood Since: Jan, 2001
Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#4: Sep 23rd 2010 at 8:48:50 PM

Lady Gaga claimed as far back as June that She's already finished the album but isn't planning on releasing it till 2011.

This is, of course, complete horseshit. Because the idea that a gold master could somehow stay in cold storage for 9 months without being leaked on the internet is, in this day and age, preposterous.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#5: Sep 23rd 2010 at 11:29:26 PM

My interests, this is relevant to.

Though I don't know about the rock stuff. It might sound good, sure, but why does it NEED to be rock?

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#6: Sep 24th 2010 at 2:49:08 AM

Author Appeal.

Doesn't need to be rock, but Lady Gaga's natural musical inclinations have always gone this way.

Most of the live performances in Monster Ball tend to be more Rock sounding than the studio versions and I can assure you this is not a bad thing.

Also, more evidence that Lady Gaga and rock are like steak and soy sauce:

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
takashi.0 Sayonara, Monty Oum from Somewhere Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Brony
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#7: Sep 24th 2010 at 7:42:22 AM

...It'll have more political content...

Oh hell no. Political Filibusting is the number one fastest way to lose at least half of your fanbase. Gaga can't be that stupid.

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#8: Sep 24th 2010 at 8:03:05 AM

Normally, I would be dismayed at such a thing, because most political speech from celebrities is sanctimonious brain-dead shrieking done for the purpose of elevating their social standing amongst their peers.

And then I saw this:

What's this? A celebrity talking about a progressive cause in language which makes sense to conservatives. Actually bothering to concede their mindset as being worth understanding and addressing, even though she agrees with it strongly? MADNESS!

And yet, there it is. Like I said, a level of maturity I haven't seen in people twice her age. If the Lyrics to "Born This Way" reflect a similar maturity, it could be a political album that doesn't suck.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
IronyAdams ヽ(´∀`)ノ from next door Since: Aug, 2010
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#9: Sep 25th 2010 at 4:30:12 AM

She played a song from the upcoming album on The Today Show, and it was awesome:

Sounds like a rock ballad to me alright.

Like the night my girl went away, gone off in a world filled with stuff
Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#10: Sep 25th 2010 at 6:37:13 AM

And as you can see, it might not be a dancefloor stomper, tell me that ain't an awesome song for a passionate slow dance?

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#11: Sep 25th 2010 at 12:30:22 PM

Bluh, Gaga.

Not a fan.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
MarkVonLewis Since: Jun, 2010
#12: Sep 25th 2010 at 1:51:36 PM

Not a fan of GaGa's music, but if she can help a cause more power to her.

edited 25th Sep '10 1:51:48 PM by MarkVonLewis

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#13: Sep 25th 2010 at 6:44:37 PM

@Spain Sun. Don't Like? Don't Read!.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#14: Sep 25th 2010 at 6:55:50 PM

?

Not saying you can't or anything. I just don't like her.

I did like "Just Dance", Red One's version in particular, but that was more because of Kardinal's contribution than anything.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
DarkDecapodian The Prodigal Returns from the fold Since: Apr, 2009
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#15: Sep 26th 2010 at 2:50:02 AM

wild mass guess Lady Gaga's career path is going to resemble Ministry's, if With Sympathy had sold assloads wild mass guess.

Probably not, but it sure would be great.

edited 26th Sep '10 2:54:20 AM by DarkDecapodian

Aww, did I hurt your widdle fee-fees?
takashi.0 Sayonara, Monty Oum from Somewhere Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Brony
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#16: Sep 26th 2010 at 4:34:50 PM

@Korg:

... WHAT MAD INSANE UNIVERSE HAVE WE STEPPED INTO? MATURE LIBERAL CELEBRITIES RESPECTFUL OF CONSERVATIVE OPINIONS?

THIS IS MADNESS!

inb4 This! Is! SPARTA!.

HopelessRomance I'm not dead yet! from Minnesota, USA. Since: Mar, 2010
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#17: Sep 26th 2010 at 4:59:02 PM

This sounds intersting. I got my mother to change her mind about weither or not Gaga has talent by having her listen to "Nothing Else I Can Say". (Though Mom still thinks she's a weird person.) Maybe a rock ballad will sway her the same way "Alejandro" swayed me.

I doubt she'll lose any fans by going political. She's always been outspoken about gay rights. She's got a HUGE LGBT fanbase.

We're going to spread this shit like Nutella.
JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#18: Sep 27th 2010 at 10:01:30 AM

Her pandering to conservative rethoric bothers me, at least. But I guess it's important that the imperialist killing machine is an equal opportunity imperialist killing machine.

Schitzo HIGH IMPACT SEXUAL VIOLENCE from Akumajou Dracula Since: May, 2009 Relationship Status: LA Woman, you're my woman
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#19: Sep 27th 2010 at 12:26:24 PM

I'm one of the folks that utterly detested everything associated with Lady Gaga, until i fell in love with how utterly friggin ridiculous she is.

I'm looking forward to this album.

ALL CREATURE WILL DIE AND ALL THE THINGS WILL BE BROKEN. THAT'S THE LAW OF SAMURAI.
MidnightVelvet Since: Apr, 2014
#20: Sep 28th 2010 at 2:36:07 AM

-Squee-

Okay, sorry to let my inner fangirl escape there, but I think it goes without saying, I am very excited!

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#21: Sep 28th 2010 at 3:39:53 AM

@Jethro. Don't worry, Jethro. She can still get on her high horse juuuust fine.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
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#22: Feb 12th 2011 at 2:16:24 PM

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HopelessRomance I'm not dead yet! from Minnesota, USA. Since: Mar, 2010
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#23: Feb 12th 2011 at 4:06:50 PM

I love it! It's not the same as her old stuff, but it's still wonderful! It's a great anthem for everyone. Love yourself as you are.

We're going to spread this shit like Nutella.
xexyzl Since: Jan, 2001
#24: Feb 12th 2011 at 4:41:10 PM

Not being up to speed on pop music, I'm not sure what to say to everyone claiming it rips off a bunch of old Madonna songs.

HopelessRomance I'm not dead yet! from Minnesota, USA. Since: Mar, 2010
I'm not dead yet!
#25: Feb 12th 2011 at 7:55:12 PM

I don't really get it either. It sounds vaguely like "Express Yourself", but just barely from what I can tell. And I usually have a pretty good ear for things like that.

We're going to spread this shit like Nutella.

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