AMANDA-- "APPLAUSE" by LADY GAGA

Good morning everybody! Hope your day is going well. Mine is in part because Lady Gaga's newest single "Applause" has just hit the airwaves. This, along with latest from Katy Perry, was leaked by fans a few days ago, prompting the artist to release the official song earlier than scheduled. I'd be lying if I said I was immediately taken with it. It's no secret that Gaga envisions herself as an artist and arbiter of culture but here she seems to take her ridiculousness to new found levels. As the song title suggests, she needs only to hear the applause of her fans and gives little thought to what critics have to say about her or her music. I'm not entirely sure I'm buying what she's selling. Also, while I enjoy the chorus, some of the lyrics, in true Gaga fashion, are rather puzzling. Furthermore, "Applause" is not her strongest work to date but it has piqued my interest in her next album ARTPOP, which comes out in November. A lyric video is currently in the works so keep an eye out for that in the next week or so. Happy listening!

Update: you won't have to wait any longer for the lyric video. It's out and features many fabulous drag queens, which I so approve of. Enjoy!

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ETC #88 "Just Dance" and "In My Head" Dance Week Pt I

Song: "Just Dance" ~ Artist: Lady Gaga Ft. Colby O' Donis

~ http://youtu.be/2Abk1jAONjw ~

Comments: In celebration of summer starting I am bringing you some of the greatest dancing songs or at least  my favourites. I will also create a big list for each genre of great party songs.  This first song I loved and didn't realize that it was by Gaga. I haven't heard from her recently, but I can guarantee that we will.  Most of her songs can be great party songs, but this is the one I'd have to choose.

Song: "In My Head" ~ Artist: Jason Derulo

~ http://youtu.be/UyG1FG3H6rY ~

Comments: This is one of my favourite pop artists.  "In My Head" is the first song I heard of his and I always had it stuck in my head. And the best part is it would play while I was in Spain. It just makes me want to get up and sing and dance.  I'm sure that you've all heard it before, but I want to bring it back and hopefully it makes your Tuesday off to a good start.

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Stuck In My Skull 311-- "Bad Romance"

Song: "Bad Romance" || Artist: Lady Gaga || http://youtu.be/qrO4YZeyl0I ||

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I]

Comments: I have precisely zero idea why this is stuck in my head. It's a rainy day today, so I was planning a mellow, mood-appropriate song, but nope, Lady Gaga. This song is a classic from the modern era of pop (I'm going to say that like I know what I'm talking about, because modern music doesn't require a PhD), and it's excellent. The video is one of the weirdest videos I know of, but that's just Lady Gaga for you. Anyway, most of you have probably heard the song, but watch this anyway. Come and listen again, remember how good this song is, and how insane the video is. Enjoy!

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Entry 161: Cover Week, Part 5-- "Bad Romance"

Song: "Bad Romance"
Artist: Lissie

Comments: Amanda here, finishing off cover week with a folk rendition of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." It was a toss up between this song and Hugo's "99 Problems," both of which I enjoy. In the end, Lissie won out and while this version may not be to everyone's liking,  I found it a cool and refreshing twist on one of the most successful pop songs in recent music history. If,however, you do like Lissie's sound, I'd recommend checking out more of her stuff. She has some pretty good covers, including Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" and Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness." Thanks for reading and I hope you all enjoyed cover week!

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Entry 12 -- "Judas (Royksopp Remix)"

Song: "Judas (Royksopp Remix)"
Artist: Lady Gaga
http://youtu.be/-mis3TyDeTQ
Comments: This is one of my favourite two remixes of this song. The mood of the music is completely different than the original. I think the Norwegian duo does this well.
Also, for any who missed it, there was a late night update last night: http://stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com/2011/07/entry-11-revisit-hide-and-seek-tiesto.html

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Entry 12 -- "Judas (Royksopp Remix)"

Song: "Judas (Royksopp Remix)"
Artist: Lady Gaga
http://youtu.be/-mis3TyDeTQ
Comments: This is one of my favourite two remixes of this song. The mood of the music is completely different than the original. I think the Norwegian duo does this well.
Also, for any who missed it, there was a late night update last night: http://stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com/2011/07/entry-11-revisit-hide-and-seek-tiesto.html

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