Lady Gaga – The Fame Monster
by Brittany Russell (Unknown Major), published August 12th 2010
It is no surprise that Lady Gaga is anything but absurdly unique after she sported what resembled the imitation of a mad hatter gone Goth from Disney’s ‘Alice and Wonderland’ at the 2009 VMA awards. After Gaga’s highly controversial performance of her hit song ‘Paparazzi’ where she allegedly committed suicide on stage, it is apparent that her outfit is not the only thing that’s gone completely mad. However, I commend Gaga on her bold lyrics and ability to make an impression during a time where few things dare to shock this generation. Gaga is harshly criticized by some people that fail to look through her ‘Poker Face’ and see that The Fame Monster has been one of 2009′s biggest selling albums.
Originally conceived as a re-release of The Fame with eight additional tracks, the album is now being sold as a standalone EP. Two of Gaga’s new tracks ‘Telephone’ ft. Beyonce and ‘Dance in the Dark,’ highlight the pop-stars disco style twist that will bring out the bright colored leggings and side ponytail in anyone who worshiped the 80′s and Madonna. The Fame Monster hence the word ‘Monster’ alludes to one of her most racy and provocative songs yet ‘Teeth’ with lyrics ‘Take a bite out of my bad girl meat/let me see your teeth.’ As well as one of my favorite songs ‘Monster’ with lyrics ‘he ate my heart,’ is fun to listen to because of the stuttering synth’s and 80′s beat that resembles big hits from Blondie and B-52′s.
While most of The Fame Monster tracks involve intimacy issues and Gaga’s obsession with kinky sex, there is one revelation, ‘Speechless,’ which is a devoted to Gaga’s sick father. This slow piece is one of my favorites with heartfelt lyrics that gives off a glimpse into Gaga’s real side and showoff her true talent and wide range vocals.
The Fame Monster is full of surprises from its cleverly put together word games and stylistic templates that imitate artists from Blondie, Prince and Shakira to most surprisingly Queen.
Recommended Tracks: Speechless, Telephone, Teeth
Rating: 4.0/5
About Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), who performs under the stage name Lady Gaga, is a singer, songwriter and musician from New York City, New York, United States. Before Gaga adopted her stage name she was in a band called Stefani Germanotta Band. She released her first EP, "Red and Blue", in early 2006. The following year, music producer Rob Fusari dubbed her Lady Gaga, inspired by the Queen song "Radio Gaga". After this she recorded her first two songs as Lady Gaga (Fever and Wonderful) on Def Jam records, but was later let go.