The Fame
WORDS: Luke Todd (Sprout Editorial Group)
Lady Gaga has been riding high in the pop charts having reached the prestigious number one spot last week.
Joanne Stefani Germanotta (real name) started her musical career as a teenage writing piano ballads and playing at open mike nights. Now at the age of just 22, she has become an icon for the popular music scene.
Gaga calls herself an entertainer. Indeed, the music on her album shows that she has managed to produce a number of hits that are of a similar standard to her childhood idols, such as Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Described on her website as being an 'exhibitionist, multi-talented singer-songwriter with a flair for theatrics', she appears to be emulating Madonna in her fashion sense.
Through her theatrical style and entertainer characteristics, her act has a similar feel to that of Elton John or, more timely, Grace Jones.
There are a number of climaxes throughout the album and two additional tracks (Disco Heaven and Again Again) as well as extra bonus content that provide a special treat for the listener.
Although the album is mainly made up of a wealth of love songs there are plenty of variations.
One of my favourite tracks is Paparazzi which has a slower and quieter tempo than many of the other songs but contains lyrics that draw on the relationship between stars and the media.
Other songs which make up the sixteen-track album include Starstruck with a strong driving beat and regular rhythm.
Boys Boys Boys is a great track which could easily accompany the Sugababes successful summer hit, Here Come The Girls.
The Fame is the title track of the album and has just as many pulsating beats and techno as the hit Just Dance.
It’s very lively and bounces along nicely; it feels like a song that has to be sung along to and could easily become an anthem.
The Fame is a feel good triumph which will suit most music fans' libraries. Plenty of good photography and nicely formatted lyrics as well as the bonus features and tracks add to the experience.
