The Lady Gaga You Loved and Missed Returns With 'Mayhem' | KQED
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Lady Gaga's latest album, 'Mayhem,' sees her return to her dark-pop roots while interpreting them through a contemporary lens. With a playful delivery and varied musical styles, Gaga combines nostalgic elements with modern energy, ensuring listeners experience both familiarity and evolution. The album emphasizes her autonomy and creative ownership, diverging from mere nostalgia or trend-following. Gaga's statement, "I was the creator," signifies her commitment to authenticity, making 'Mayhem' a reflection of her artistic journey into 2025, resonating with fans while questioning the nature of fame.
The truth is, Gaga has reclaimed her early dark-pop sensibilities and ushered them into her 2025 reality across Mayhem.
Something that was really important to me on this was really taking from myself my own inventions.
Mayhem will sound familiar to Gaga listeners, there's no doubt about that. But they will hear an evolved version - not an easy play at nostalgia.
It is Gaga staying true to herself, as she has been known to do.
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