Scrobbles: 891 (and counting)
Standout Tracks: Abracadabra, Garden of Eden, Killah, LoveDrug
Obsessions: The SNL performance. That Abracadabra video. The absolute vibe.
Some albums hit you like a whisper. Mayhem hit me like a glitter-drenched train.
Lady Gaga’s latest release isn’t just a return—it’s a rebirth. It’s Gaga doing what only Gaga can do: marrying theatre and pop, chaos and control, heartbreak and high fashion. With Mayhem, she’s channelled the energy of her early career—raw, fearless, boundary-breaking—and reimagined it through a modern lens. It’s both a throwback and a leap forward. And honestly? I can’t stop playing it.
As of right now, I’ve scrobbled this album 891 times. Eight hundred and ninety-one. That’s not casual listening. That’s obsession. That’s lying in bed at 3am playing LoveDrug on repeat like I’m in a soft-focus indie film. That’s dancing alone to Killah like I’ve just been dumped in a nightclub with perfect lighting. That’s true love.
But the real star of the show? Abracadabra.
It’s the glittery, gritty, glam-pop anthem we didn’t know we needed. I was hooked from the first listen, but the moment I watched the official music video, it locked in. Then came the Saturday Night Live performance—and it transcended. Gaga live is something else entirely. The vocals. The power. The drama. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop reading and watch it immediately! It’s performance art disguised as pop—and it’s pure mayhem, in the best way.
There’s something cathartic about this album. It’s bold but emotional, polished but raw. It’s Gaga stepping back into her spotlight not to prove anything—but to remind us what it means to be unapologetically her. And it hit me right when I needed it.
💿 Track Highlights
Abracadabra – The centrepiece. Iconic. Witchy pop at its finest. This one’s been on loop, and I regret nothing.
Garden of Eden – Beautifully eerie and cinematic, like it was born to be played over end credits.
Killah – This one goes. Industrial edge, heavy beat, pure confidence. Ideal for stomping through your week like it owes you money.
LoveDrug – That haunting, romantic energy. It’s giving: late night, cigarette flick, staring into the void but make it sexy.
🎬 Visuals + Vibes
The album art alone could be hung in a gallery. It’s Gaga in full transformation mode—dramatic, high-gloss, and totally in control. If I could paste the Abracadabra video frame-by-frame across my wall, I would. (Don’t tempt me.)
🔁 Final Thoughts
Mayhem isn’t just an album. It’s a moment.
It’s a reminder that pop can still surprise us, that art can still move us, and that Gaga? She’s not done yet. Not even close.
You can listen by clicking the play button on the playlist below:
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