In this high-energy episode of Backwards Beats Podcast, Dan and Carl dive into Lady Gaga’s bold and eclectic 2011 album, Born This Way (Rolling Stone’s #484). Recorded during a sleepy spring evening, the hosts bring humor, insight, and deep musical analysis to Gaga’s electronic, dance-driven celebration of identity, empowerment, and defiance. They explore Gaga's musical fandom, theatrical flair, and fearlessness in confronting social issues, all while unpacking the album’s rich production and music theory layers — and of course, throwing in a few fake ads and laughs along the way.
Context & Impact: Born This Way is rooted in Gaga’s advocacy for self-love and LGBTQ+ rights, wrapped in high-energy dance pop with religious and personal themes throughout.
Production & Style: A diverse producer roster (including RedOne, DJ White Shadow, and Mutt Lange) creates a vibrant mix of electronic subgenres, classic rock influences, and theatrical flair.
Musical Theory Insights:
Join us next week when we cover The Anthology by Muddy Waters
