by Eliana Fermi
Lady Gaga’s latest album, Mayhem, released on March 7, 2025, showcases her return to experimental pop, blending various genres and themes.
“Disease” reflects the dance-pop, EDM, and industrial focus of the album. Gaga’s vocals convey an obsessive desire to heal a lover with her raw and powerful delivery. “Abracadabra” is adorned with electropop and dark house elements. Gaga’s vocals exude confidence, and the lyrics explore embracing life’s challenges with resilience. “Garden of Eden” is supported by a dance beat and oscillating. Gaga’s inviting vocals create an artificial paradise of excess, blending euphoria and darkness.
“Perfect Celebrity” is Gaga adding a grunge sound as she critiques society’s obsession with fame and public image. Her expressive vocals highlight the duality between the verse and chorus, offering a biting commentary on celebrity culture. “Vanish Into You” puts glam rock and experimental pop into a memorable pattern. The harmonized choruses and engaging synthesizer lines will grab your attention.
“Killah” is a collaboration with Gesaffelstein, Gaga delivers an electro-funk track with Nine Inch Nails influences. Her portrayal of a femme fatale oscillates between desire and threat, with a techno-dark rhythm and electronic breakdowns.
“Zombieboy” pays tribute to Rick Genest, this funk and disco-infused song features lively percussion. and lyrics narrating a night of excess. Gaga’s playful vocals narrating a night of excess. “LoveDrug” has warm synths taking on an arena rock influence, this track uses the metaphor of love as an addiction. Gaga’s powerful vocals show her ability to sing compelling pop-rock songs.
“How Bad Do U Want Me” has an arpeggiated 80s-inspired synth-pop figure grounding the music. Gaga’s singing paints the story exploring the dichotomy between the “bad girl” persona and a lover’s desire for the opposite. “Don’t Call Tonight” returns to the dance floor. Gaga sings a wide ranging melody blending funk and europop.
“Shadow of a Man” deals with sexism and industry expectations, Gaga critiques the double standards faced by women in music. Her assertive vocals over a disco and electropop groove. “The Beast” uses the metaphor of transformation and desire, this track narrates a lover hiding their true nature. Gaga’s dramatic delivery and the building in the intensify the synths give the song a theatricality quality.
“Blade of Grass” has lyrics Inspired by a conversation with her fiancé, this orchestral ballad imagines accepting a marriage proposal with just a blade of grass. “Die with a Smile” ends the album with a pop and soft rock ballad with soul nuances describes unconditional love enduring even an apocalyptic scenario. Gaga’s harmonious collaboration with Bruno Mars showcases their vocal chemistry.
Mayhem is a solid album for Lady Gaga with it blending diverse genres and themes. Her dynamic vocals and the album’s developing songwriting offer a catchy pop perspective in today’s music landscape. That’s the short of it!
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