LADY GAGA Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Many critics have dubbed Lady Gaga's Mayhem, the superstar's latest full-length excursion, as a return to her pop roots - not to mention her strongest and most coherent set since breakthrough album Fame. Recorded at Rick Rubin's studio with the help of a crack team of producers, the assembled songs variously draw on synth-pop, EDM style pop-house, gritty industrial funk, the gnarled strut of electroclash and, perhaps more surprisingly, guitar-driven alt-rock. Naturally, Gaga is in fine form throughout, sassily and confidently delivering lyrics that muse on "love, chaos, fame and desire". This Japanese CD edition comes bundled with an art card, stickers and an expansive booklet.

Review: This record marks a bold return to Lady Gaga's pop roots. It fuses the eclectic energy that first captivated her fans with a new and ever-fearless artistic vision that means she delves into themes of chaos and transformation while celebrating music's ability to unite, provoke and heal. Gaga has said that the album began as a response to her fear of returning to the pop sound her early fans loved. Far from merely nostalgic, Mayhem reinvents her signature style with a kaleidoscopic approach by drawing from her broad musical influences. Gaga compared the creative process to "reassembling a shattered mirror," and has created something beautifully new from the pieces.

Review: Lady Gaga's brand new album Mayhem documents yet another modification in look and feel for today's North Star of pop music: the 'Bad Romance' conquistador has described her latest record as "utter chaos", fusing influences from 90s alt-rock, electro-grunge, Prince and Bowie-esque melodies, funk, French electro-house, and analog synths. Headed up by the lead single 'Disease', Gaga's visually striking yet newly gothicized turn is quite unsettling, offering a fresh "era" in the pop pantomorph's approach, which invites comparisons to Taylor Swift and David Bowie, yet more latexy.

Review: Harlequin, Lady Gaga's latest project, marks yet another bold and triumphant return for the pop icon. Initially seeming like an unusual conceptia Joker-inspired album with swingy jazz and American songbook classicsiit surprisingly works, showcasing Gaga's signature playful and bold artistry. The album's vibrant opener, 'Good Morning,' kicks off with big energy, while 'Oh, When the Saints' spirals into delicious chaos. Her potent vocal delivery paired with electrifying instrumentals means this is an album full of spark and even quieter tracks like 'Smile' and the original title cut form the movie 'Folie a Deux' reveal deep emotional sincerity. Harlequin is a playful and unapologetic work that proves Gaga is in fine form.

Review: Lady Gaga’s Bloody Mary, originally from her 2011 album Born This Way, is now available as a stunning glow-in-the-dark 12" single. Co-written and produced by Gaga, this track is a haunting electropop masterpiece. Incorporating elements of synth-pop, trance, and Gregorian chants, Gaga channels Mary Magdalene, a "feminine force" she revered since her Catholic school days. The song’s religious themes and dark, atmospheric production make it one of Gaga’s standout tracks. The limited edition features an etched B-side with pre-chorus lyrics and is housed in a striking picture sleeve. A great looking package for one of her best singles.