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  1. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum perfecto de inicio a fin. La entrada a chromatica que da gaga con Alice y la finalización con Babylon es simplemente magistral. Además de sus transiciones que te hacen volar por los cielos de chromatica transportándote. Simplemente obra de arte. Expand
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this i listen all track From Chromatica 1 to Babylon i like all song Expand
  3. Aug 29, 2020
    3
    (first I’m not a hater) I think that is a good album but for me chormatica 3 is boring (no offense)
  4. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its the best record of mother monster, its so pop dance, change the world on time
  5. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Although different from her other albums I still really enjoyed the songs
  6. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga tiene grandes alcances dentro del álbum. Llamaría a esta era un nuevo renacimiento para la música pop. Jugar con los sonidos, me acuerda a Ariana en Thank u next. Simplemente es perfecto
  7. May 28, 2020
    10
    Pop Masterpiece . Record of the year. Wonderful Album. Pop Gem by the QUEEN of pop Lady Gaga.
  8. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best music of 2020. Gaga do it again. Electro pop for breake the dance floor!!!!
  9. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CHROMATICA...É um dos melhores álbuns lançados dessa nova década, e com certeza um dos melhores de 2020, letras fortes, que falam sobre diversas lutas, e dores vencidas por Lady Gaga e seus participantes do álbum. A era visualmente se encaixa com o som proposto e ficou maravilhoso. Expand
  10. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A true modern masterpiece. From start til end, you'll dance to it while sobbing. This is her most personal record to date. Congratulations Queen.
  11. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Um álbum ótimo porém faltou inovação da parte da Lady Gaga. Um álbum morno para algo tão aguardado por todos.
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The worst of lady gaga, weird and very bad, can be the best but no do it, when she give them something good?
  13. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The olg gaga is back, Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference.
  14. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. has very catchy songs, the acts were a good idea for me, excellent
  15. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica > Smile >>>>>>>>>> Trashklore.
    This is the album of the year and some people are mad about it
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  16. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tóxico, um álbum horrível, onde gaga se perdeu e se confundiu ao procurar desesperadamente o sucesso do seu álbum de estréia Expand
  17. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concept, cohesion and acclaim! Gaga's talent is indisputable, with this album she becomes one of the most complete artists today! Expand
  18. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its messy and it sounds like have heard it thousand times before. Not my cup of tea nether Expand
  19. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del momento, buen ritmo, colaboración excelentes y con una letra profu da y de gran significado, te dan ganas de bailar desde la primera canción
  20. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Generic and boring. I don’t think Lady Gaga enjoys trying news thinks - like the other pop girls - but she should. We’re tired of the same old songs.
  21. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    "This is my dance floor, I fought for it". Definitely a cultural reset. The album takes us on a nostalgic trip to the nineties dance floors. On the album Gaga explores her multiple facets, and as an artist who changed pop culture, Chromatica is right to remind us of that. Always
  22. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Saved my life amazing album ı make my first tattoo its a sine logo ı love you lady gaga
  23. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Chromatica é o álbum mais genérico de 2020! Todas as músicas soam como algo que já ouvimos antes, parecem cópias de mau gosto de músicas da Madonna!
  24. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga vuelve a hacer música Dance es genial por qué hace mucho tiempo no daba un álbum así, desde el inicio hasta el final tienes que bailar y disfrutar cada poesía que te hará sentir sanación
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum ficou tudooooooo , as transições, os festa, enfim maravilhoso nem sei o que falar, merece o aoty
  26. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is another legendary album from gaga. This is her best if i may say. Talks about things that need to be talked about, yet at the same time it makes you wanna ripe up your clothes, turn in a werewolf and dance till the moon is gone.
  27. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum excelente, es bastante interesante todo lo que muestra en cada canción, en cada palabra, lo amo.
  28. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    My son who is a fan of Lady Gaga called me this morning and said to me: "Mom since you loved Joanne, the netflix documentary five foot two and the movie A Star Is Born and its soundtrack you have to listen to Chromatica, it just came out and I feel like there are some songs that you'll really like" I know that my son has very good taste and he made a very good point. It's true that IMy son who is a fan of Lady Gaga called me this morning and said to me: "Mom since you loved Joanne, the netflix documentary five foot two and the movie A Star Is Born and its soundtrack you have to listen to Chromatica, it just came out and I feel like there are some songs that you'll really like" I know that my son has very good taste and he made a very good point. It's true that I enjoyed the latest releases of Lady Gaga so I decided to listen to Chromatica as soon as our call ended. I opened Spotify and went to Lady Gaga's page. The first thing I saw was the amazing cover of the album, it is so creative very different from Joanne or A Star Is Born and that shows how versatile this woman can be. My excitement was palpable. During the listening of the album I literally felt a cool wave rushing over me and I felt reborn. If you're reading this and you have not yet listened to it please do yourself a favor and listen to Chromatica as soon as possible because it will be worth it, trust me!

    Top 5 of the album: Free Woman, Fun Tonight, Sine From Above, 1000 Doves, Babylon
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  29. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    um album perfeito e que merece todo sucesso, lady gaga rainha do pop e nada vai mudar isso e todos sabem
  30. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Es un álbum muy genérico lo salva su colaboración con Ariana grande pero en realidad no me gustó
  31. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    OMG this album is fantastic, I love Rain on me and free woman most. She has been fighting for Gay community for more than 10 years, she deserves everything.
  32. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Awesome, I love the melodies and lyrics.
    It’s a new part of Lady Gaga, you can dance, feel, cry and sing. Pure art.
  33. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum do ano, futuro AOTY, como sempre a rainha do pop servindo tudo de bom e de melhor, obrigado Gaga por você existir
  34. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Those beats, the sounds, the lyrics. Just perfect, once Gaga proving she’s a complete artist.
  35. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbum da Gaga me apaixono nesse álbum! Lady gaga está de parabéns pelo ótimo álbum!
  36. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor almbum de gaga, me encanta, es la mejor, este es el album de este año
  37. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica is very good! Lady gaga is amazing! I think this is her best album!
  38. May 29, 2020
    10
    CHROMATICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA⚔️
  39. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Coeso, impecável. Simplesmente maravilhoso!! Viciada em Chromatica. Ouço todos os dias!! Gaga é, e sempre será QUEEN!!! ❤️
  40. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is what the world has been waiting for ♡ It's such an incredible journey in the whole album
  41. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    simply amazing
    This album is all I was expecting. She’s back at her dance pop roots and it shows
  42. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    "Chromatica" a terrible album, a discard of his previous record works, the only song on the album is "Rain On Me" with the princess of pop.
    Without a doubt the worst album so far in 2020.
  43. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    aoty for 2020 Grammys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Always sound the same. Its funny but forgetable. Too shortv too!gnnannsnsnnananna
  45. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    YAAAAAAAAS! The best! Como siempre, Gaga reinventándose en todo álbum que lanza.
  46. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Espectacular! Amazing this is ART. Every single and every collaboration in this album its all i want for this 2020 pop culture!
  47. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lo que todos estábamos esperando, buenas colaboraciones y sonidos, y con una crítica verde claro, las demás que pasen la Smile
  48. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica I (10/10), Alice (10/10), Stupid love (10/10), Rain on me (10/10), Free woman (10/10), Fun tonight (10/10), Chromatica II (10/10), 911 (10/10), Plastic doll (10/10), Sour candy (10/10), Enigma (10/10), Replay (10/10), Chromatica III (10/10), Sine from above (10/10), 1000 doves (10/10), Babylon (10/10)
  49. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    That's what her fans have been asking since Joanne. That's her best pop album since Born This Way. The interludes are perfect, the collaboration as well. Gaga is amazing and Chromatica is one of the best albums of 2020 alongside with Folklore by Taylor Swift
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfect, is Gaga showing us her soul on the dancefloor, she decided to celebrate the pain and heal through the tears
  51. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy bueno, uno de los mejores álbumes de este año, Lady Gaga es una gran artista Expand
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best so far, very well produced and tells a story of overcoming without boring us
  53. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Hey, es un álbum muy dance sin duda alguna. Promete demasiado con sus ritmos, es sin duda muy divertido.
  54. Aug 29, 2020
    7
    This album has some extremely good vocals from Gaga and one of her notable works. Sometimes it felt like she is trying to act relatable to the young audience and capture their attention. Mostly the album is repetitive except a few good songs.
  55. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is a great journey for dance music fans, you get to explore artistic tunes and super catchy lyrics on each and every song on this album. I really wish "Lady Gaga" release a couple of music videos for songs such as: Alice, 911, Replay & Sour Candy. Collaborating with Ariana Grande & K-POP Group "BLACKPINK" on two of the top summer hits this year. Overall, the album is wellThe album is a great journey for dance music fans, you get to explore artistic tunes and super catchy lyrics on each and every song on this album. I really wish "Lady Gaga" release a couple of music videos for songs such as: Alice, 911, Replay & Sour Candy. Collaborating with Ariana Grande & K-POP Group "BLACKPINK" on two of the top summer hits this year. Overall, the album is well produced and also the album cover is superb. Expand
  56. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    No hay duda que es su mejor album en mucho tiempo, buenas canciones y colaboraciones
  57. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album horrivel, só barulhera.. BOMBAA! Nao tem uma musica boa, só partículas de radiação diretamente de Chernobyl.. só lirou ouve isso e finge gostar pq tem q engolir o q a fanfiqueira do pop lança.. Expand
  58. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her BEST pieces of work. Queen of music. Pop legend came to slay. Best songs are. Alice, Rain On Me, and Replay
  59. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums this year. Class 90s beats with some twists and turns along the way.
  60. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best album, I really love , is soooo good...my favorite song is replay , but all is perfect Expand
  61. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    No skips. The classical interludes between acts are perfect transitions to this 90’s a House inspired symphony.
  62. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her second best album (honourable mention to "ARTPOP"). It's full of bops and really enjoyable. My top 5 is:
    1. Alice
    2. 911
    3. Rain On Me
    4. Sine From Above
    5. Replay
  63. Aug 29, 2020
    1
    I am just here to do what is right. this album saved my life but itis time to syep up from that xx
  64. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    These lyrics are so sad, but can't stop dancing. Gaga delivered once again a very personal album, you just gotta pay attention to the lyrics
  65. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM I GAGA'S CAREER!!! I can't even explain how much i love this album and how beautiful all of the creation is!!!!
  66. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Seems one of her best albums, a gret return on the dancefloor. A work that express artistic maturity and very cohesive in themes and sounds.
  67. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    0 creativo, nada innovador lo peor de este año, ya su tiempo pasó, desde que se anunció solo se supo unos días de ella ya no es lo que era, fue una moda más
  68. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The Best album since TFM, It sound si great every song since the begining yo the end.
  69. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Un buen álbum, vale la pena escucharlo, gaga siempre entrega buenos trabajos
  70. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    LADY GAGA IS BACK! Chromatica is the album I've been waiting for for years. Deserves more than 10 stars!
  71. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year! This album is a Master piece! She so talented ! She is always a POP Legendary Queen
  72. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O álbum é incrível, a maioria dos votos negativos são de KatyCats e Swifts recalcados querendo boicotar a Gaga, pena que estão perdendo seu tempo :*
  73. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Mais do mesmo, enjoativo, esquecível, escorada em hitmakes, só assim para conseguir um pouco de streams.
  74. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG I LOVED THE ALBUM! It Gave is a full universe from start to finish! The first chapter was about external love, and trying to find the love within, with songs like Alice showing gaga trying to find that escape to make her happy, with the second song describing her latching onto a stupid love, of which she washes away in rain on me to be with herself and her support system! Pure genius! The second chapter focuses even more heavily on her mental health as well as some social attributes that can add to the weight of ones fleeting mental health. With songs like 911 describing her need, maybe even unhealthy dependence on prescription meds to keep her afloat, songs like plastic doll which talks about how womanizing and sexism can add to ones downfall, or even sour candy which is kind of a reclaiming off ones self, even though it’s too late, and they fall into a replay of events and of scarred memories in the song... you guessed it... REPLAY! The third and final act is an act about cleansing, finding the light, and actually trying to pick herself up from the shadows again. She partners with Sir Elton John in Sine From Above to sing to eachother and the audience the impact art and Music has had on their lives, almost reminding her what she lives for, music. The next song continues the theme of picking herself up after she’s reached the pit she was in during replay, with 1000 doves which has the album mix and the piano recording of which both carry a theme of asking their support system for just a small nudge to help her feel better, and to inspire her to get the help she needs (side note but I feel it is important, this song actually inspired me to get the help I needed, and to start therapy again). The last song is a celebration of this new found support, and light in her life, with the Song, Babylon; a (fan favorite) Runway-Haus/ electric-gospel about debunking gossip and letting those,who will keep your name in their mouth, babble-on about you. It’s a perfect way to end the album. A song mixed with samples of gospel chants adds to the layering of encouragement and power that this song Attempts, AND SUCCEEDS, at bringing to the listener. If I could give this album a 100/10 I would because consistency wise, haha has brought us to a completely realized universe of which every song was cohesive even visually, as the vibe of each song reflected the electrically vibrant, yet dark and mysterious nature of the album artwork which is perfect; you want your album cover to reflect your albums music. On top of that I would give it a 100/10
    Because music wise the songs were great, and there was such a good balance all the way too the end, and the album didn’t “fall off” towards the ladder half of the album like some people felt happened with Joanne (although I disagree in that Joanne didn’t fall off on the ladder, it just gave us different music styles of which maybe aren’t for everyone or the average ‘stan’) no matter what, Gaga is a musical artisan and her work reflects that. Thank you Gaga, thank you for Chromatica in a time where we all needed it.❤️
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  75. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Her best album. Todas las canciones te llevan al mundo de Chromatica a través de sus sonidos, Gaga con su gran talento vocal no traslada hacia otro mundo. "Alice", "Free Woman", "Rain On Me", "Babylon", "911" y "Replay" son canciones increíbles que todos deben de escuchar. Cada canción se encuentra conectada y hacen un exquisito a los oidos
  76. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica is soo amazing album in 2020, i love so much rain on me , and sour candy Expand
  77. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a masterpiece! real pop, deep lyrics and every single track makes you wanna dance. by far this was the best album of the year. GO GAGA!!! Expand
  78. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A meneira que as letras soam, os ritmos um álbum coeso e perfeito! Tenho muitas expectativas quanto a essa nova era. Perfeito!
  79. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica is without a doubt Gaga’s most consistent album, in terms of theme and structure and song quality. There’s not a skip in the bunch, and the transitions from interludes to songs are brilliant—especially the now-famous transition from Chromatica II to 911. There are tonal surprises, the usual smart lyrical mischief, and a consistent musical joy that cleverly counterpoints andChromatica is without a doubt Gaga’s most consistent album, in terms of theme and structure and song quality. There’s not a skip in the bunch, and the transitions from interludes to songs are brilliant—especially the now-famous transition from Chromatica II to 911. There are tonal surprises, the usual smart lyrical mischief, and a consistent musical joy that cleverly counterpoints and camouflages Gaga’s most personal and pain-filled explorations of her psyche. Practically perfect. Expand
  80. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album that you will ever listen to it in your life Gaga and her team outed a lot of emotion in it !! Go stream the songs :)
  81. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It‘s one of the worst album of this year!
    Some songs sound like demo from Born this way
  82. Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Chromatica is good album, but not her best. Tired of listening in a month. Stupid Love is my favourite
  83. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I love everything from Lady GaGa but shes really outdone herself this time!
  84. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum, en letras, ritmo y calidad vocal , ademas que Gaga siempre está innovando Expand
  85. Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Maybe her best album of the career, It’s a fu*king journey, I always listen from the beginning to the end. The only problem it’s the length, it’s too short.
  86. Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Vim pela Ariana, e Rain On Me é hino demais, o álbum é bom no geral. P.s. sou fã da Katy
  87. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Smile is better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  88. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    When you look at the lyrics, it has lots of meanings. This album fits every mood. It makes you feel better actually. When you're listening this songs, you can cry, you can smile, you can dance, you can feel at the top of your lungs. Gaga is a perfect artist. No one could ever do that.
  89. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum es totalmente genial sin duda alguna... Esta increíble lo ame desde el inicio a fin
  90. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores álbumes del año dónde Gaga nos lleva a este nuevo mundo Chromatica uno lleno de música que cura con cada uno de sus sonidos y letras, que a lo largo de sus 16 canciones nos va empoderando para poder luchar con nosotros mismos y todo aquello que nos atormenta para poder bailar y estar bien a pesar de tempestades buscar nuestro mundo maravilloso como AliciaSin duda alguna uno de los mejores álbumes del año dónde Gaga nos lleva a este nuevo mundo Chromatica uno lleno de música que cura con cada uno de sus sonidos y letras, que a lo largo de sus 16 canciones nos va empoderando para poder luchar con nosotros mismos y todo aquello que nos atormenta para poder bailar y estar bien a pesar de tempestades buscar nuestro mundo maravilloso como Alicia y sobre todo bailar y bailar me encanta que Gaga siempre nos traiga historias en sus albums que es una artista que trabaja arduamente con cada uno de sus trabajos discográficos y que impregna en ellos una parte de la gran y maravillosa Lady Gaga ❤️ Expand
  91. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica is incredible. Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album is a masterpiece.
  92. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best Pop album of 2020, amazing lyrics an sounds. Best songs: Enigma, Some from above, Rain on me and Free Woman.
  93. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year, super pop and dance. She deserves a Grammy for this
  94. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Great album and great story. Everything from the start to the finish was amazing. In specific I really enjoyed chromatica II into 911, that alone was a master piece and a stroke of genius.
  95. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A Gaga entrega tudo nesse álbum letras marcantes e pessoais triste com a dualidade de instrumentais animados e dançantes sendi coeso, e com uma controle vocal q poucos tem cada música ela canta de um jeito diferente e se for necessario modificar a voz pra ficar melhor na música ela faz assim cimo ter vocais dignos de shallow? Com influência do gouse dos anos 90 esse album definitivamenteA Gaga entrega tudo nesse álbum letras marcantes e pessoais triste com a dualidade de instrumentais animados e dançantes sendi coeso, e com uma controle vocal q poucos tem cada música ela canta de um jeito diferente e se for necessario modificar a voz pra ficar melhor na música ela faz assim cimo ter vocais dignos de shallow? Com influência do gouse dos anos 90 esse album definitivamente consagrou ela como rainha do dance Expand
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Um álbum raso, parece que a gaga quis voltar pro pop por uma razão midiática e as músicas simplesmente não ficaram boas... tirando rain on me e 911 que são ótimas!
  97. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Péssimo álbum, de 12 faixas só 3 que presta, fora q pra hitar teve que rolar Ariana kk Expand
  98. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2020 The transition of 911 is smooth, cant play 911 without Chromatica II. Sine from above sounds heavenly. The crazy upbeat ending is very refreshing and never been done before, props to Gaga for once again giving us a very good album. Expand
  99. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album Amazing album
  100. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Lady trata de volver a sus inico, lo unico que logra hacer bien, pero lastima que a la gente ya le aburrio con sus videos de basico, esta grande que Lady es colgada
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Jul 27, 2020
    80
    The nostalgia in the production — a blend of crisp digital synth textures and ringing grooves drawn directly from '90s house music — further bolsters the shadowed euphoria of a song like "Sour Candy," in which Gaga is joined by the K-pop girl group Blackpink; "Sine from Above," featuring Elton John, gets a similar friction from the interplay between their voices.
  2. Jun 8, 2020
    90
    Infectious, exciting and even a little hedonistic during some of the most confusing of modern times, now’s never been a better time to get lost in this new destination.
  3. 80
    Chromatica’s frank grappling with the vagaries of Gaga’s brain – and the way fame exacerbates them – ends up feeling much more real than touring dive bars with a guitar and a Stetson ever did.