Really, Katy Perry, really? — Page 2

I don't really understand what message she has to take responsibility for. I don't take her seriously. I don't know anyone who does. She's just a fun artist. And so what if she is a former Christian artist? Most Christian musicians seem to be people who failed at mainstream pop. I came from a Southern Baptist upbringing and for years wanted to go into the ministry. Do I need to take responsibility for something?

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Well, again, I just don't take her seriously. Those were two early releases when I just dismissed her entirely. She's grown on me a little since then. She has never done anything that makes me think anyone should take her too seriously. It's just like how I can't allow myself to get too worked up when a teenager I don't know says something is "so gay." It's moronic, but for some reason it's acceptable in their world.

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She has great pop producers behind her--no question. I just find her, as a person, kinda repulsive.

Ljay we rarely disagree, so none of this is meant personally. Nearly every pop princess (Britney may be the exception) takes a songwriting credit--for me that's not an issue--pop music for too long has had to live by "rockist" attitudes that somehow to be a legit pop act you have to at least co-write your own stuff. Bull****--pop music has thrived on great songwriters and producers for ages. I saw Katy prry live on her last tour and her vocals were WRETCHED--I mean she made Madonna sound brilliant. The woman can not sing--tie this up to a false, cruel personality, and it's not someone I'd want to support (regardless of her obvious homophobia combined with gay pandering).

I wish she WERE more like the goofy image she tries to carry off, but she's just unpleasant.

That's fine, and whether I believe it or not, I do respect that she has been vocal with gay support. You're a theatre fan though, and so should know the theatrics argument doesn't hold weight--Kylie Minogue had even more elaborate concerts and sings 100% live with no real vocal shortcoming. But I admit she sounds good in your link--and a lot of my dislike for Katy is completely biased--she just rubs me the wrong way. But maybe I should just hang myself with my H&M scarf.

I don't know why everyone is so upset. In 3 years she will be playing gay prides, casinos and chili cook-offs. Her clock is ticking and that horrid video was her jumping the shark.

She needs to have a chat with Taylor Dayne, Belinda Carlisle and Roxette. They can tell her what to expect.

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Ooh, I loved Taylor Dayne!

Here's my thoughts:
Katy Perry is not meant ot do trashy dance music and wear edgy costumes like Gaga or Nicki Minaj. I think if her albums start heading towards a rock sensibility, it will give her more longevity and show that she isn't nearly as annoying. Her music isn't anything new (though I adore Firework and The One That Got Away) and it always seems like she's trying too hard to be popular. If she takes a break and tries making more mature music, she'll be more of a critical success.

Everyone nowadays is trying to be like Lady Gaga: Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, Katy, Rihanna, even Beyonce. Britney is edgy without being bizarre, and Christin and Beyonce still can do very classy stuff. It works for Gaga because it's her style and it works for Nicki because her music is also nucking futs. Christina tried hard to do he edgy/future thing with "Bionic," and look what happened. If these artists try to be more like themselves and not worry about spectacle, it might help them in the long run.

Of course, this will never happen. Nor will my Lady Gaga standards, Beyonce smooth jazz, and Britney Spears rock and blues albums.

/rant

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Katy Perry will be playing Velma Von Tussle in the 2030 revival of Hairspray and 45 year old gay men will be at the stage door.

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