I didn't think I would like the new album Mayhem but for the most part I think it is great. Her best since The Fame Monster in my opinion. Good job this time, Gaga.

I am not a Gaga fan.

I started hate-watching the first segment of the Mayhem Ball (intro through "Scheiße"). That fucking "Abracadabra" song got me going. The whole thing was really theatrical.

Somehow I relented and took a listen to Mayhem. I found myself liking it. There are a lot of nods and influences on the record. It's certainly a dark, Gothic sorta album, but still radio friendly. It's solid.

I don't know much of her past records except whatever was in the press. While I enjoy Mayhem, I'm visiting her discography to have a full Gaga transformation. But I will get Mayhem its flowers.

I think this album is best with bonus tracks "Can't Stop The High" and "Kill For Love" tacked into their respective places, and without "Dead Dance" and "Die With a Smile" tacked onto it.

I know it's all about numbers, but "Blade of Grass" is a great closer, whereas "Die With A Smile" doesn't fit on this album at all to me.

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