Born This Way cover

Born This Way

Lady Gaga · 2011

67 min · 15 tracks · synth-pop · EDM · dance-pop

An exuberant celebration of identity and freedom wrapped in pulsating dance beats and soaring anthemic choruses.

Why this album works

'Born This Way' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over a million copies in its first week, making it one of the fastest-selling albums in history. Its title track became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community and sparked conversations about representation and acceptance in mainstream culture.
Best for
celebratory dance party vibes uplifting anthemic moments dynamic emotional highs and lows
Context
Released on May 23, 2011, 'Born This Way' was Lady Gaga's third studio album, following her massive breakthrough with 'The Fame Monster' in 2009. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a pop icon and was known for pushing boundaries both musically and visually, embracing themes of self-acceptance and empowerment.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Marry the Night 4:24
  • 2 Born This Way Standout 4:20
  • 3 Government Hooker 4:14
  • 4 Judas Standout 4:09
  • 5 Americano 4:06
  • 6 Hair 5:08
  • 7 Scheiße 3:45
  • 8 Bloody Mary 4:04
  • 9 Bad Kids 3:50
  • 10 Highway Unicorn (Road to Love) 4:15
  • 11 Heavy Metal Lover 4:12
  • 12 Electric Chapel 4:13
  • 13 Yoü and I 5:07
  • 14 The Edge of Glory Standout 5:21
  • 15 Born This Way (Jost & Naaf remix) 5:59

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