Pop needs freaks. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is back

The sometimes-transgressive pop star has a new album, Mayhem, that seems poised to recapture the confrontational darkness of her early work. There's more than one reason to hope it's true.

Mar 3, 2025 - 23:58
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Pop needs freaks. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is back
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The sometimes-transgressive pop star has a new album, Mayhem, that seems poised to recapture the confrontational darkness of her early work. There's more than one reason to hope it's true.

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