Top 10 for anyone interested too

 

1 - The Weeknd - 106,636,076 (+366,332)
2 - Billie Eilish - 105,947,605 (+39,495)
3 - Bruno Mars - 102,982,334 (+278,306)
4 - Lady Gaga - 93,882,322 (+583,211)
5 - Taylor Swift - 93,254,046 (-88,204)
6 - Coldplay - 88,056,685 (-269,543)
7 - Sabrina Carpenter - 85,499,824 (+172,022)
8 - Rihanna - 83,773,364 (-98,411)
9 - Post Malone - 81,114,300 (-361,030)
10 - David Guetta - 78,021,015 (-147,832)

47 minutes ago, opbranden said:

She has been hinting at the dark themes from the beginning, such as demons, hell, and magic.

 

Even the episode about the Garden of Eden deals with the concept of eternal damnation.

 

I am curious as to why they chose to release it in February, as it is not typically considered a dark month and is quite close to spring. 

I think it's just because the lead single will be a good fit for halloween and they want to time it with J:FAD and the album release was chosen to be in close to proximity to award season because of the fact that she might get nominations in either Grammys or Oscars. Also, they want to build hype and momentum for the album - hopefully, it means they're confident in the singles. It's the first time since ARTPOP where it doesn't seem like they just want to get the era over with ASAP. We've also seen two of the most successful eras of this year work out with a similar schedule of the distance between the lead and the album release (Sweet and Sour and Brat). Gaga is a smash-hit kinda artist and I think they made the right call in planning for more than one single before the album.

BUT YOUR POST JUST MADE ME HAVE AN EPIPHANY- 

There's a mythical figure in greek mythology - Persephone - who is both associated with spring/flowers as well as the underworld. She was abducted by Hades (who is the king of the underworld in greek mythology) and forcibly brought to hell. There she remained and eventually she became the queen of the underworld. Here is a quote from the wikipedia page about Persephone:

Spoiler

«In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone (/pərˈsɛfəniː/ pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē, classical pronunciation: [per.se.pʰó.nɛː]), also called Kore (/ˈkɔːriː/ KOR-ee; Greek: Κόρη, romanized: Kórē, lit. 'the maiden') or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the underworld after her abduction by her uncle Hades, the king of the underworld, who would later also take her into marriage.

The myth of her abduction, her sojourn in the underworld, and her cyclical return to the surface represents her functions as the embodiment of spring and the personification of vegetation, especially grain crops, which disappear into the earth when sown, sprout from the earth in spring, and are harvested when fully grown. In Classical Greek art, Persephone is invariably portrayed robed, often carrying a sheaf of grain. She may appear as a mystical divinity with a sceptre and a little box, but she was mostly represented in the process of being carried off by Hades. »

This might mean nothing but I think it's an interesting idea to speculate over because there have been two consistent themes that she has teased simultaneously since early this year- both hell and flowers/nature. Other than the obvious "demon" "going to hell" references, she's also given us the "gimp of the garden" as well as many flower references (the dress she has worn multiple times and many emojis). Given the themes she talked about during Vogue interview what if she uses an abduction into hell to metaphorically represent her struggles with fame - and vieweng herself as Persephone? Maybe this will one of the themes in the album. I doubt she'll stick to only one. She's also been expressing an interest in the cyclical aspect of nature before and during the Chromatica Ball. 

This brings me to another interesting aspect - according to greek mythology Persephone returns from the underworld each spring, and she spends half the year in the overworld and half of the year in the underworld. This would make the release date conceptually in line with this myth (though I doubt that went into the decision). 

Edited September 17, 20242 yr by SweetOreosOfHeaven

Who's gonna brave the servers and do it

 

More popular?

 

2008-2016 stock Gaga pic

 

 

 

OR

 

Spotify main image

 

 

it may have dark themes but...I don't think LG7 is going to be a "spooky" album lol

1 minute ago, WildAmerican said:

Who's gonna brave the servers and do it

 

@humanfly come back rn! 

26 minutes ago, Namiskine said:

When Garden of Eden goes

 

7 - 10 - 7 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 2

 

on Spotify 1st week then what

 

And goes 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1

 

 

Oohh Dancing With A Stranger get off the floor

 

 

 

are we forgetting that born this way album was released in may?

 

 

fad will release her dark spooky bops whenever she wants

I can't believe there was a time when Gaga was considered a "streaming poison" like am I the only one who remembers her underwhelming Spotify numbers during Joanne Era?  Say thank you to Million Reasons, The Cure and ASIB!

1 minute ago, Lil Mxnster said:

I can't believe there was a time when Gaga was considered a "streaming poison" like am I the only one who remembers her underwhelming Spotify numbers during Joanne Era?  Say thank you to Million Reasons, The Cure and ASIB!

I think that's why i'm in shock and can't believe the numbers

 

 

 

 

I wouldn't have gone with that title but  

 

 

she ate

 

5 minutes ago, WildAmerican said:

 

 

 

 

you are so brave hunny

3 minutes ago, Almodusa said:

I wouldn't have gone with that title but  

6 minutes ago, Almodusa said:

I wouldn't have gone with that title but  

Nah, the fomos on this site need to put some respect on Miss Hellequin's name

 

5 minutes ago, DockDock said:

you are so brave hunny

universally praised so far wow 

JFAD release in China one week after NA opening

Edited September 17, 20242 yr by hausofdave

Just now, WildAmerican said:

universally praised so far wow 

we are so quick, OGH serving crickets

Godga heading for 100 million+ monthly listeners when LG7's lead arrives

 

3 minutes ago, WildAmerican said:

universally praised so far wow 

Essays are pouring in as you speak 

FOURTH MOST LISTENED ARTIST IN THE WORLD

 

31 minutes ago, SweetOreosOfHeaven said:

I think it's just because the lead single will be a good fit for halloween and they want to time it with J:FAD and the album release was chosen to be in close to proximity to award season because of the fact that she might get nominations in either Grammys or Oscars. Also, they want to build hype and momentum for the album - hopefully, it means they're confident in the singles. It's the first time since ARTPOP where it doesn't seem like they just want to get the era over with ASAP. We've also seen two of the most successful eras of this year work out with a similar schedule of the distance between the lead and the album release (Sweet and Sour and Brat). Gaga is a smash-hit kinda artist and I think they made the right call in planning for more than one single before the album.

BUT YOUR POST JUST MADE ME HAVE AN EPIPHANY- 

There's a mythical figure in greek mythology - Persephone - who is both associated with spring/flowers as well as the underworld. She was abducted by Hades (who is the king of the underworld in greek mythology) and forcibly brought to hell. There she remained and eventually she became the queen of the underworld. Here is a quote from the wikipedia page about Persephone:

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«In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone (/pərˈsɛfəniː/ pər-SEF-ə-nee; Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē, classical pronunciation: [per.se.pʰó.nɛː]), also called Kore (/ˈkɔːriː/ KOR-ee; Greek: Κόρη, romanized: Kórē, lit. 'the maiden') or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the underworld after her abduction by her uncle Hades, the king of the underworld, who would later also take her into marriage.

The myth of her abduction, her sojourn in the underworld, and her cyclical return to the surface represents her functions as the embodiment of spring and the personification of vegetation, especially grain crops, which disappear into the earth when sown, sprout from the earth in spring, and are harvested when fully grown. In Classical Greek art, Persephone is invariably portrayed robed, often carrying a sheaf of grain. She may appear as a mystical divinity with a sceptre and a little box, but she was mostly represented in the process of being carried off by Hades. »

This might mean nothing but I think it's an interesting idea to speculate over because there have been two consistent themes that she has teased simultaneously since early this year- both hell and flowers/nature. Other than the obvious "demon" "going to hell" references, she's also given us the "gimp of the garden" as well as many flower references (the dress she has worn multiple times and many emojis). Given the themes she talked about during Vogue interview what if she uses an abduction into hell to metaphorically represent her struggles with fame - and vieweng herself as Persephone? Maybe this will one of the themes in the album. I doubt she'll stick to only one. She's also been expressing an interest in the cyclical aspect of nature before and during the Chromatica Ball. 

This brings me to another interesting aspect - according to greek mythology Persephone returns from the underworld each spring, and she spends half the year in the overworld and half of the year in the underworld. This would make the release date conceptually in line with this myth (though I doubt that went into the decision). 

Omg this sounds so cool! Thanks for bringing this up 

I would have used  title that too, yes 

35 minutes ago, Hair said:

Top 10 for anyone interested too

 

1 - The Weeknd - 106,636,076 (+366,332)
2 - Billie Eilish - 105,947,605 (+39,495)
3 - Bruno Mars - 102,982,334 (+278,306)
4 - Lady Gaga - 93,882,322 (+583,211)
5 - Taylor Swift - 93,254,046 (-88,204)
6 - Coldplay - 88,056,685 (-269,543)
7 - Sabrina Carpenter - 85,499,824 (+172,022)
8 - Rihanna - 83,773,364 (-98,411)
9 - Post Malone - 81,114,300 (-361,030)
10 - David Guetta - 78,021,015 (-147,832)

I can see Tay making that face again..  

 

Gaga-Bru #3 and #4.