Art Pop and Prism Reviews
So since I’m making a not-so-big of a
comeback I’ll start with the list of my favorite tracks from the latest album
released by my favorite artists.
First up, is Artpop by Lady Gaga
After her massive “Born This Way”
album, Stefani Joanne Angelina
Germanotta aka Lady Gaga surprises us with her newest offering “Artpop” channeling
her inner Gaga with infusion of songs about Art, Technology, Pop Culture, Life,
and Fashion.
Do What U Want
A groovy and sexy track which features R
Kelly’s smooth vocals and Lady G’s teasingly naughty lines. This is one of the
standout songs from Artpop I should say.
Gypsy
With its ironic lyrics (“I
don’t want to be alone forever, but I love gypsy life”) and other nostalgic
elements (one of which is its resemblance to Edge of Glory in some weird ways),
Gypsy will take you to a different high and will make you realize Gaga’s love
and passion for her craft. Try listening to the acoustic version of the song.
It’s just raw and emotional without the vivaciousness and the musical
embellishments.
Click here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBrzT5SAH-s
Venus
A techno-track so infectious
it will leave you singing some parts of the song repeatedly. An intergalactic
journey with the 80s-feel and lyrics cleverly strung out creating an LSS worthy
song.
Manicure
I cannot stop bobbing my head
to this track. It’s a potential single with an upbeat tempo which will get your
nod right from the start until the end of this rock-ish ode.
Applause
Lady Gaga’s first single
did not disappoint. Although I prefer other songs as her first single for
Artpop I believe “Applause” embodies what Artpop and Lady Gaga as an artist is
all about.
Prism by Katy Perry.
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To be honest, my first try on
listening to Prism seemed a bit off. It was not a “love-at-first-listen” kind of
thing (The same feeling I got after listening to Taylor Swift’s RED). Although
Roar caught my attention, the other tracks from the album did not make quite
the impression I was hoping for. Then came round two and this time I felt in
love with more songs than I thought I could ever imagine.
International Smile
This was the
first track that I loved right away after listening to Prism. It kind of
reminded me of “Last Friday Night”. After doing some research I found out that
this song is about Katy’s pal DJ Mia Moretti which I thought was brilliant and
amusing. The sassiness of this track is translated not only by the catchy tunes
and cool addition to the song but also by the playful take on the lyrics and
Katy’s sheer admiration to her BFF.
It takes Two
A soulful track
describing the reality of two sides to any story. Although it seems to me that
this song is not as powerful as any other tracks from Prism it is captivating
enough to leave listeners the same gooey feeling I feel every time I lay my
ears on it.
By the Grace of God
This song is
more spiritual than “Spiritual”. A heart-warming song about getting up and
making it through the rain. A reminiscent of “Not Like The Movies” but with
more heart tugging lines where Katy Perry reveals her struggles after what
seemed to be the most devastating point in her life. An inspiring proof that
she still has her Christian faith amidst the fame and success.
Walking on Air
I made a separate
review of the track under my LSS worthy songs.
For the full review click here ..
This is How We Do
This is my kind of
song on a sunny day, a laid-back afternoon in my baggy clothes, overeating my
way to obesity without a care in the world. A carefree track about doing what
you love and loving every moment of it. It’s definitely a hipster anthem for
me.
Roar
Katy Perry’s first single triumphantly
made it to the top even before the release of her album and the controversies
surrounding the resemblance of the song to Sara Bareilles’ empowering anthem
Brave.
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