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The Singles

Lady Gaga

Album 2010

About this album

Sound: "A pulsating collection of dance anthems that encapsulates the exuberance of early 2010s pop music."

Where they were

Released in December 2010, 'The Singles' came at a time when Lady Gaga was solidifying her status as a pop icon following her breakthrough debut album, 'The Fame'. By this point, she had already achieved massive commercial success with hits like 'Poker Face' and 'Bad Romance', making this compilation a celebration of her early career.

Why it matters

'The Singles' showcases Lady Gaga's cultural dominance in the pop landscape of the late 2000s and early 2010s, featuring chart-topping tracks that collectively reached multi-platinum status worldwide. The album not only solidified her as a leading figure in the electropop genre but also contributed to the evolution of music consumption during the digital era with its focus on singles over full albums.

Essential tracks

  • "Just Dance" — As her debut single, 'Just Dance' introduced listeners to Lady Gaga's infectious blend of pop and dance music, setting the stage for her subsequent successes.
  • "Poker Face" — 'Poker Face' is emblematic of Gaga's knack for catchy hooks and clever lyrics, becoming one of her signature songs and a staple of early 2010s pop.
  • "Bad Romance" — 'Bad Romance' features an irresistible chorus and avant-garde production, showcasing Gaga's innovative approach to pop music and cementing her artistic identity.
  • "Telephone" — Collaborating with Beyoncé, 'Telephone' represents a high-profile moment in Gaga's career where she blended powerful vocals and themes of independence within a dance-pop context.
  • "Alejandro" — 'Alejandro' highlights Gaga's ability to merge provocative themes with catchy melodies, further establishing her influence in the music industry during this era.

Release Date

December 8, 2010

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Just Dance (main) 4:03
  2. 2 Just Dance (Trevor Simpson remix) 7:21

Disc 2

  1. 1 Poker Face (album version) 3:58
  2. 2 Poker Face (LLG vs. GLG radio mix) 4:02

Disc 3

  1. 1 Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) 2:56
  2. 2 Poker Face (Space Cowboy remix) 4:54

Disc 4

  1. 1 LoveGame (album version) 3:37
  2. 2 LoveGame (Robots to Mars remix) 3:13

Disc 5

  1. 1 Paparazzi (radio edit) 3:29
  2. 2 Paparazzi (Chu Fu Ghetto House radio) 3:49

Disc 6

  1. 1 Bad Romance (radio edit) 4:21
  2. 2 Bad Romance (Bimbo Jones radio remix) 3:58

Disc 7

  1. 1 Telephone (album version) 3:41
  2. 2 Telephone (Alphabeat remix) 4:48

Disc 8

  1. 1 Alejandro (radio edit) 4:00
  2. 2 Alejandro (Dave Audé radio remix) 3:52

Disc 9

  1. 1 Poker Face (piano & voice version) 3:39
  2. 2 Just Dance (stripped down version) 2:06
  3. 3 Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) (electric piano & human beat box version) 3:04
  4. 4 Christmas Tree 2:22

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