Applause
Lady Gaga · 2013
41 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop · EDM · dance-pop
A euphoric blend of electronic beats and soaring pop melodies celebrating the thrill of performance.
Why this album works
'Applause' achieved commercial success, debuting at number one in over ten countries and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. Its themes of self-affirmation resonated widely, influencing pop music's emphasis on performance and spectacle during the early 2010s.
- Best for
- wave-like energy for dancing celebratory remixes for parties euphoric beats for workouts
- Context
- Released on August 12, 2013, 'Applause' marked Lady Gaga's return after a brief hiatus following her critically divisive album 'Artpop'. This lead single reestablished her presence in the pop landscape as she sought to reclaim her status following health challenges and public scrutiny.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Mandy Moore· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Sufjan Stevens· Ashley Tisdale· Ricky Martin· Pitbull
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Applause Standout 3:32
- 2 Applause (Empire of the Sun remix) Standout 4:09
- 3 Applause (Viceroy remix) 4:20
- 4 Applause (Purity Ring remix) 3:04
- 5 Applause (Bent Collective club mix) 7:27
- 6 Applause (DJ White Shadow electrotech remix) Standout 5:49
- 7 Applause (Fareoh remix) 4:53
- 8 Applause (DJ White Shadow trap remix) 4:09
- 9 Applause (Goldhouse remix) 4:35
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