I got the CDs yesterday and Im on the the third listen through. My initial reaction is very positive, but this is not bland pop, its going to take a while for me to fully engage the style, lyrics and overstimulation of many of the tracks.
Most of the songs are not catching me instantly the way FAME MONSTER and THE FAME did. Both of those albums I was hooked after one listen.
I think the lyrics are much harder to discern on this CD. I like the 80s feel of the tracks and Im impressed with all she has done with the sound.
I don't think these CDs will harbor as many hits though. The tracks feel slightly overproduced but so was much of the music of the 80s.
Im looking forward to getting more into the songs and the lyrics and understanding them better. I am appreciative that Gaga is challenging me to think, unlike Britney's last album which I love all the tracks but there is absolutely no depth or growth or challenge-all fluff.
However, Gaga's unending self promotion is getting a little old. I am about to hit the wall with seeing her everywhere.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
