Yeah, this one is about Gaga vs Dua but let's give some context:

 

- Both almost peaked at the top 10 and perfomed similarly on Billboard Hot 100 (Abra: 20 weeks, #13; Houdini: 23 weeks, #11).

- Over 100m on Youtube, which is kinda hard to get for US pop girls nowadays (Abra: 168M, released 5 months ago; Houdini: 214M, released 20 months ago).

- Acclaimed by critics.

- Certified bops. 

- 2024 and 2025 SOTY respectively. 

 

Which one do you prefer?

 

 

 

"Abracadabra" >

Edited July 18, 20251 yr by bielneira

Abracadabra grabbed me the same way Physical did when Dua released it. Total obsession and it sinks into my head and I have a need to listen to it.

I really love Houdini, but I didn't have that kind of response to it where I HAD to listen to it.

 

Edited July 18, 20251 yr by coney island

Houdini is so mid in comparison.

Abracadabra is revolutionary and gave true meaning to reheating nachos 

Gonna say Abra, but both are bops.  

Abra

two 11s stand before me

but my pick is Houdini

27 minutes ago, AriankaPetty said:

Abracadabra is revolutionary and gave true meaning to reheating nachos 

 

Abracadabra is as revolutionary as Bad Romance was when it dropped 15 years ago.

The fact that Gaga has TWO songs at that level of industry shifting is a goddamn achievement.

50 minutes ago, DirtyPony87 said:

Houdini is so mid in comparison.

yeah its repetitive af

the only good part is the use of tame impala sounds

Both good but Houdini had better longevity for me. I played Abra a lot when it came out but now? Not as much. Houdini I first heard on the radio but I didn't immediately add it to my playlist or anything. Eventually I did get around to listening to it as well as RO. It's not like I play it every day, but I certainly play it more than Abra I fell like.

Houdini is a masterpiece

Abra chorus is sort of a joke, but it's still a bop

I only loce the last part of abra with the oh oh and melody hate the chorus it gets on my nerves and houdini is forgettable....period 

Abra is a masterpiece so that's that on that

both truly are 11s.......

 

but i am gonna go for abra. the music video and live performances >>>

Abra's music video and surprise release moment are enough to make it better imo

Abra is more catchy but a bit hard to digest for me, depending on my mood. 

 

Houdini is more "mid" but i found it more enjoyable to play, even 2 years later.

 

I prefer Houdini.

 

Disease is the better song tho 

They're both amazing. I'd say that Abracadabra hits a little harder, but on the long run, I can see it becoming a bit annoying/dated while Houdini has something that can make it feel more timeless imo.

Abra by far

Abra is untouchable. But Houdini is an amazing song, it deserved better.

both are bops, but I prefer houdini 

Abra is a career defining moment (see live performances) and Houdini is a cute lil bop!

Houdini still sounds fresh almost two years later, whereas I hardly listen to Abracadabra anymore. They're both fantastic pop songs though, easily some of the best of the decade so far. 

Abracadabra is everything! The song, the video, the performances