Timmy84 said:

& HUGE ASS co-sign on the whole 'music is meant to be fun' thing.

MendesCity said:

The truth of the matter (or at least my opinion)is that it (her current success, which I personally think will last longer than 15 min)really doesn't need to be hitched to her debut at all.

Artists drag out concepts all the time. May we all live to see the friggin Dawn in 3121.
I actually believe her artistic sentiment in connecting the new songs to The Fame is sincere, because she really has no other need to do this. She has tremendous momentum right now and a second album on its own would so not flop at this moment in her career. Especially with a song and video like this introducing it.

Anyway either way, they said Madonna was a 15 minute one trick pony and she had half the goods at the time IMO than Gaga is werrrkin with.
[Edited 11/10/09 23:11pm]

mimi07 said:

Is it just me or does it seem like the 90's are coming back

Sandino said:

I just made a comment about that earlier, oddly enough.

Seems like Gaga's mastered the art of a 90s music video.

Copycat said:

oh...my...god...I am going to cry. I absolutely HAVE to meet and work with this woman! THAT is fucking ART right there! Now I can't WAIT to see the "Video Phone" video!!!
[Edited 11/11/09 8:42am]

ScarletScandal said:

After seeing "Bad Romance", I don't think Beyonce can top this. Visually, Bey can't touch GaGa

ViintageJunkiie said:

Oh yeah, Bey ain't got SHIT on Lady, but the video phone video is a collaboration with both of them!! I mean, I LOVE Beyonce's videos too, because she also has artistic videos, even though she can't TOUCH Lady, I'm still anxious to see it.

ViintageJunkiie said:

I fell in love with the song & video when i first saw and heard them..great song great video!

ScarletScandal said:

Yeah Bey does have some artistic videos, but it's concepts we've all seen before with a touch of Beyonce. I can watch all of GaGa's videos & honestly say that I've never seen anything like hers. I don't think Video Phone will hold a candle to Bad Romance, but I do think this will probably be Beys best video

ViintageJunkiie said:

I'm saying I can't wait to see the video because Lady Gaga is in it.

ScarletScandal said:

same here! LOL .. I wanna hear GaGas verse so bad! I dont know why I can hear her saying "Cherry cherry boom boom!" or "GaGa-Oooh-La-Laaa!"

japanrocks said:

I'm sure that there are lots of people who put it off as a splash, but then felt different but not different enough to buy the first disc. I think it's a great way to reel more people in. Imma find a way to get the new one. Imight not be "purchasing" it...but I'll have it. I kinda dismissed her but I ran into some extras/non-cd tracks...b-sides or whatever U wanna call them. Again,Again is a great tune. She can actually sing and has some great musical intuition and ability. Not the greatest thing since sliced bread but still good. Theres a level of honesty inthe recordings thats nice. SHe''s got a fairly original styl in many aspects, image, piano style, sound, vocal timbre. I'm sure it's not completely original...who is...but she does homogenize her influences in an interesting manner.

This chick is too damn interesting and entertaining to be limited to the 15 minutes of Fame.

'Bad Romance (Behind the Scenes)' Video:
http://music.aol.com/vide...9640206001

Does the video remind anyone else of a Stanley Kubrick film? The lighting, The beginning reminds me of the opening sequence of A Clockwork Orange, does anyone else see that? Or am I being overanalytical as always...

the ending!

BenaimanBawkah said:

musical snobbery

ScarletScandal said:

Yes

ScarletScandal said:

maybe, maybe not. Either way, art is deep in it...art was deep in Stanley's work as well. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? I dont mean deep as in stoned deep...I meet like through the root and past the surface deep. It seem like she has a knack for taking those artsy vid's from the 80's and adding some extre intelligence and insight, knowledge of effect. Takes it to better levels. instead of making something "new"...she's greatly improved upon something that's been around. A lot of videos go for the storyline thing...this avoids that and made something pase'(sp?) better.

ScarletScandal said:

Anyone else see a bit of an MJ homage in the group dancing scenes?
She was reportedly very upset about his passing so it wouldn't be surprising...

veronikka said:

That's certainly a perfect ending to a bad romance "Darn it, I knew I should have turned my bra off!"

The video kicks ass.

"The Fame Monster" To Be Released in 3 Versions
November 12, 2009

(Santa Monica, CA) Lady Gaga announced today that she will release her next album, The Fame Monster, in three different versions – a standard version of the new 8-song album; a deluxe version which includes both The Fame Monster and her massively successful debut album The Fame; and a collector’s edition super-deluxe art book version, which includes both albums, fanzines, 3-D glasses, paper dolls, a puzzle, pictorials, a lock of Lady Gaga’s hair and other surprises.

Says Lady Gaga, “In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album. I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP, it is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet. It doesn't need The Fame."

"We may have an economy, but MUSIC HAS NO ECONOMY. I will release four or more singles from The Fame Monster, tour the world with The Monster Ball Tour, and most importantly I insist on honoring my fans with an affordable new album, an album that is as loyal to them, as they have been me."

"For those who do not have my debut album, there are a series of collectible double-disc editions that include both albums and artwork conceived by the Haus of Gaga in collaboration with our mentor Hedi Slimane. Hear the music, see the show, live and love yourself…Lady Gaga."

The standard and deluxe versions of The Fame Monster will be released on November 23, 2009. The collector’s edition super-deluxe version will be released on December 15, 2009.

Lady Gaga is the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to chart four #1 hits at Top 40 Radio – "Just Dance," "Poker Face," "LoveGame," and "Paparazzi." She will perform her next chart-topper, "Bad Romance," on the American Music Awards (ABC) on November 22, 2009.


http://www.ladygaga.com/b...?nid=23628

Album Preview
by –Nadia Chanté


A beast was waiting behind closed doors at Interscope Records in New York City on Thursday (Nov. 12) where Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster was previewed in advance of its November 23 release. The follow-up to her breakthrough album The Fame picks up where her debut left off, while reminding listeners that Lady Gaga is here to stay.


The session kicked off with a showing of her video for “Bad Romance” (5.5 million YouTube views and counting) where an Alexander McQueen-draped Gaga is prisoner to the Russian sex trade. After the visuals dimmed, the music kicked in on the eight-track mini-album, boasting dance-heavy beats from RedOne, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Teddy Riley, and more. The effort stands on its own so much that Gaga decided not to label it a re-release.

Early fans will undoubtedly eat up the new set, newcomers will want to grab the deluxe edition packaged with The Fame, and diehards may even splurge on the $100+ super deluxe edition with a lock of Gaga’s hair. No matter which one you choose, the experience promises to be monstrous.

1. “Bad Romance”
Produced by RedOne

The lead single is about loving the good and the bad in any relationship. Gaga starts the song with, “I want your ugly/ I want your disease,” making sure to keep it grotesque and tender simultaneously. She even throws in some inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock: “I want your Psycho, your Vertigo shtick/ Want you in my rear window/ Baby you’re sick.” The pop-synth beat with ’80s new wave undertones sets the mood for the album.

2. “Alejandro”
Produced by RedOne

If electro-pop was to have a child with flamenco music, he would be named “Alejandro.” The Latin-infused song deals with a breakup from a toxic relationship, calling out a list of Spanish suitors including Roberto and Fernando. The repetitive “Ale-Ale-jandro” is the hot sauce on this already spicy concoction.

3. “Monster”
Produced by RedOne

“He ate my heart” is the opening line to a club jam about a bad boy all the girls fall for, a woman to woman warning of a broken heart. Pop beats mixed with some heavy bass and lyrics all too familiar will hit a nerve with any girl who loved a boy that breaks hearts for fun.

4. “Speechless”
Produced by Ron Fair

Another song about a breakup leaves Gaga singing, “Oh boy, you’ve left me speechless/ I’ll never love again.” With references to James Dean and Johnnie Walker, Gaga is into loving the bad boys and reaping the consequences. This track sounds like a country-rock ballad complete with electric guitar, strings, and tambourines. An unexpected turn, but then again this is Lady Gaga.

5. “Dance in the Dark”
Produced by Fernando Garibay

This electronic, synth-heavy record dives into the insecurities women sometimes face in relationships: “She looks good, but her boyfriend says she’s a tramp.” Filled with lyrical breaks, bass, and dance floor-ready beats, this cut is sure to keep the crowd moving and fans wanting more.

6. “Telephone” featuring Beyoncé
Produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins

The most-anticipated track and the only guest feature on the album, Beyoncé returns Lady Gaga’s “Video Phone” favor by spitting a rap-like verse reminiscent of her song “Radio.” Pop’s leading ladies put their cells on silent and just dance. Gaga’s pop-funk swagger mixed with Beyoncé’s fierce hip-hop sensibility make this a ringtone-ready hit.

7. “So Happy I Could Die”
Produced by RedOne, Lady Gaga, and Space Cowboy

The fashionista slows down the pace and touches herself—literally. The song, possibly about masturbation, finds her eyeing a “lavender blonde” female. “I touch myself, can’t get enough,” she sings, while making no apologies for her behavior in the spotlight.

8. “Teeth”
Produced by Teddy Riley

Gaga bares her fangs and encourages her lover to do so too on the closing number. “Don’t be scared, I’ve done this before/ Show me your teeth,” she commands, while luring her lover into her bad world with taunts like, “I don’t want your money, I just want your sex.” Gaga and Riley create a monster by combining animalistic behaviors (“Take a bite of my bad girl meat”) with a stomping beat. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Alej said:

"Ale-Ale-Jandro, Ale-Ale-Jandro" I LOVE this song, but it kinda sounds a little Ace of Base...
This is gonna be the first album i've bought in 3 years!
[Edited 11/13/09 13:29pm]

BobGeorge909 said:

I think it's the wide angle shots and the lighting as well as the composition that remind me of Stanley Kubrick

ScarletScandal said:

Alejandro !!!!

Alej said:

You ain't cute just cause The Gaga wrote a song about you
Prince has written songs about me:
Sexy MF
Wonderful Ass
Insatiable
Scandalous
etc...

ScarletScandal said:

!!!

Insatiable