Do I have to introduce her? Don't you recognize the moto-girl? She's Lady Gaga, that's right. And she always delivers. This time, with Born This Way, she's done it again. The fusion of genres in this album's one of the things that makes the whole piece such a beautiful work. The non-autotuned voice of Lady Gaga creates a very special halo throughout the whole album, and (in my opinion) despite it doesn't have the consistency of The Fame Monster as a whole album, each single track is worthy of a few listens, if not a whole life listening to them. I really think Lady Gaga is one of the best things have happened to pop in a lot of years. WARNING!, track by track review ahead:
- Marry The Night: The chapel-esque intro of this song (also the intro for the whole album) is spectacular. Then she's starts singing and the world stands still. The chorus is very catchy and repetitive -not in a bad way-, but on the other hand, the verses have meaningful and complex lyrics. Probably one of the best tracks on the album. However, this song hasn't an appropiate sound quality, because of the recording circumnstances.
- Born This Way: Along with Bad Romance and Poker Face, this is one of the Gaga anthems. Strong and very literal lyrics whose mission is to share a message. And that's what the song is about. Very catchy bridge, overall. Despite the Madonna's comparisons, in my opinion, is one of the most original-sounding songs on the whole album. This song will be remembered.
- Government Hooker: This is a 80's-disco-underground sluttery track. Explicit lyrics about being a Hooker for the Government. Anyway, extremely original sound beats by DJ White Shadow, that's grown to currently become one of the most usual Gaga producers.
- Judas: This song's the second single out of Born This Way, and although it's been highly compared to Bad Romance -it's structure and rythm is practically the same- and it didn't go so well in the charts, Lady Gaga's Judas video makes up for its lack of success/originality. By the way, the lyrics are very controversial, and they slay, for sure.
- Americano: Mariachi-Tecnho-Record. Half in spanish, half in english. This song is catchy, happy and uptempo breakgrounding song that will become a successful hit, but it also has a strong message. The land of the free now has degrated itself to a country where government kicked the dreamers out. The gun click and shot at the beggining and at the end of the song, respectively are good moments, so is the "Don't you try to catch me, living on the edge of the law, law, law" part.
- Hair: RedOne produced hit with a meaning slightly similar to Born This Way's. It has memorable and epic moments. The chorus is very catchy too, but this track is not one of the best in the album.
- Scheiße: One of my favourites. The acapella gibberish is unexpected, even though we did listened to the Mugler remix a few months ago. The chorus is, in my opinion, the most epic and memorable on Born This Way. RedOne has topped himself. This is one of the best works they both have ever done.
- Bloody Mary: Most of people didn't expected a lot from this song, that's what I think lots of fans ended up loving it. It's certainly the best lyrics on the album. The beat is completely sick, and the religious/legendary references are so pop art that I honestly think is my favourite Gaga song of all time.
- Bad Kids: underrated, for sure. During the intro Gaga starts screaming such an statement, and that's only the beggining. In Born This Way all the bridges are epic moments, so Bad Kids isn't less. This song may haven't any commercial or single potential, but it's still a favourite on the album. It reminds me of The Fame a little, but its meaning still is very Born This Way-esque.
- Highway Unicorn (Road To Love): I gotta say I wasn't very fond of this title before I even listened to the song, so the first time I heard it, I was shocked. It did really surprise me a lot. The theme is very original, so are the lyrics. Who else would sing about unicorns and motorcycles in the same song?
- Heavy Metal Lover: This song is charming and sexy. The lyrics couldn't be more explicit, and despite I wasn't expecting a lot from this track, I now love the intentional autotune, and the hammering beats during the intro. Amazing. This song live performed could end up on a mass eargasm.
- Electric Chapel: Electronic music + Rock music never worked together like this. The guitar riff degradated itself onto a techno rhythm. My heart stood still the first time I listened to this instrumental. And I loved it even more when I listened to the whole song with the lyrics. Gaga is such a rock-woman!
- Yoü And I: This ballad may sound a bit overproduced at first, but as it goes on, gets better and better. This rock-ballad produced by Mutt Lange can be improved when Brian May plays the guitar while Gaga starts screaming the title track. However, until you get used to it, this version can sound a bit cheesy. The live performance of this track is way better than the studio version.
- The Edge of Glory: Third single out of the album. Confusing video. Beautiful vocals + music. Deep meaning. It follows the style of Hair and Born This Way. Uptempo song with a happy vibe... However, it hides a deep meaning: celebrate life while dying. It's a beautiful song, the album couldn't end better.
In conclusion, the album is very good. But The Fame Monster was more thick as a whole piece of work. Most of the tracks are beyond amazing, they also work together, but the album doesn't sound as a one piece work. Pros: Lady Gaga sounds way more natural and human in Born This Way. It's like going deep into her heart and look for what she believes in. This album is a piece of feelings all put together. Her best album yet. Full of influences from the 80's, 90's. Madonna. Queen. Withney Houston and Bruce. All of them are in Born This Way. Even Brian May played guitar. Clarence Clemons played two saxophone solos. People may accuse her of plagiarism, but on the other hand, there's way more people copying her vision in music nowdays than legends' influences in her own music.
I give the album a... 
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