Lady Gaga's Mayhem Album: Unpacking EVERY Musical Reference

From self-references to legendary artists, Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" is a masterclass in musical homage. Join us as we dissect each track on her seventh studio album, revealing the inspirations behind the madness! We'll explore how Gaga channels everyone from Nine Inch Nails to Madonna, David Bowie to Michael Jackson, while still reheating her own iconic sounds from the past. Our analysis includes "Disease" channeling "Bad Romance," "Abracadabra" interpolating Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Garden of Eden" revamping unreleased demos, "Perfect Celebrity" worshipping at Nine Inch Nails' altar, and "Shadow of a Man" embodying the King of Pop himself! Which reference surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below! read more...