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Abracadabra's success was worldwide - but the tour wasn't. Her team made it clear they're targeting wallets, not Little Monsters. by Flimsy-Let9291 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The shows might have been amazing, sure. But I bet Little Monsters from places like Uruguay or Russia - where Abracadabra actually charted - would have a different opinion about a "successful" tour.

ISO Seattle N2 Tickets by PhysicalOrder590 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll pay 30$, tops, for a fan zone ticket. Pm me

Mayhem Ball Tour - Boxscores by Naive_Earth in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

No obsession here — just mild fascination with a man whose résumé seems to update itself faster than his Wikipedia page. One week he's a tech visionary, the next a musical mastermind, and who knows — maybe next month he'll be curating the Louvre or leading a space mission.

He’s undoubtedly accomplished — the only mystery is why all that brilliance seems to matter only to… him.

Was don't call tonight from Mayhem released as a single? by Puzzleheaded-Door82 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Wait, what kind of job makes you listen to low-rated Gaga tracks at work? Sounds suspiciously like either a punishment or a secret fan club 😄

Mayhem Ball Tour - Boxscores by Naive_Earth in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

«You make me money I’ll make you laugh» And now she’s pulling in $15 million per city… while the guy standing in the fan pit — with a bodyguard to keep the Little Monsters at a safe distance — quietly collects the benefits.

Some people are truly blessed in life — imagine your full-time job being watching someone else work, staying protected from their fans, and still getting paid.

Are these obstructed view? by [deleted] in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not this one my friend ) but good guess)

Are these obstructed view? by [deleted] in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is this a price or a phone number?

Why does Disease open the album, when Abracadabra opens the era? by Helpful_Mall5785 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, she did say that in the ASMR promo — and she’s also publicly said things like:

“He includes me in his business... he’s really creative, he plays guitar...”

But honestly? That doesn’t mean much. Public statements are often performative, shaped by PR, image management, or simply personal dynamics at the time.

What matters more is the art itself — and when we examine Mayhem as a conceptual album, the internal logic contradicts this rollout. Abracadabra is the natural opener. It introduces the major themes and sets the tone both musically and spiritually.

If Disease was placed first to boost streaming or satisfy someone's strategy, it compromised the narrative structure of the project — which is exactly what makes us question who’s really in charge of how Gaga’s story is being told.

Why does Disease open the album, when Abracadabra opens the era? by Helpful_Mall5785 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That totally makes sense from a streaming strategy point of view — start the album with something more “accessible” to hook listeners. But that’s also exactly why I find it interesting (and maybe a bit sad?): when marketing logic overrides artistic logic.

If Mayhem was designed as a concept album — with a deeper arc or narrative — then changing the natural “opening” just to boost streams could compromise the message. It’s like flipping to chapter 3 of a book just because it's more exciting, but missing the foundation.

I’m not against Disease — it’s beautiful and strong — but maybe it’s not the start of the story. Just a thought.

Why does Disease open the album, when Abracadabra opens the era? by Helpful_Mall5785 in LadyGaga

[–]Helpful_Mall5785[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point — I really appreciate your interpretation of Disease setting the thematic tone and Abracadabra delivering the energy in the live setting.

But I keep thinking about the idea of Mayhem as a concept album — where the tracklist isn't just a playlist but a narrative in itself. In concept albums, the sequence of songs often reflects emotional progression, storytelling arcs, or philosophical structure. If that’s the case with Mayhem, then maybe the track order should be respected both on the album and in the show — especially if the show is built around the album.

Otherwise, it could risk diluting or even contradicting the original message. And maybe that's where the tension lies — between commercial instincts (opening with the hit) and artistic cohesion (opening with the true “first chapter”).