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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory dance party vibes
  • uplifting anthemic moments
  • dynamic emotional highs and lows
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • empowering self-expression themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — 'Born This Way' solidified Gaga's reputation and introduced her to a broader audience.
Themes
self-acceptance· LGBTQ+ empowerment· celebration of identity
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Katy Perry· Rihanna· Sia
If this clicks, go next to
Artpop — Continues the celebration of identity with experimental sounds and bold themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Both celebrate identity and empowerment with vibrant pop production and catchy anthems.
Night Work by Scissor Sisters — Shares a similar exuberance and LGBTQ+ themes, wrapped in danceable electronic beats.
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Combines celebratory themes of self-empowerment with a modern dance-pop sound.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Marry the Night".

  • 1 Marry the Night Start here 4:24
  • 2 Born This Way 4:20
  • 3 Government Hooker 4:14
  • 4 Judas 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 5:21
  • 15 Born This Way (Jost & Naaf remix) 5:59

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