After wrapping her portrayal of Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux , Lady Gaga felt she wasn't ready to let go of the character. This experience led her to create Harlequin , an album inspired by the perspective of "Harley Quinn," or "Lee," as Gaga calls her. This album is both a farewell to the character and an artistic representation of Harley's chaos and energy.
Harlequin features 13 songs that blend jazz, surf-punk, blues, and classical, offering a unique fusion that feels familiar yet innovative. While fans eagerly await her return to pop, Gaga continues to explore new musical directions, with Harlequin considered a LG6.5 —a mid-album between Chromatica (LG6) and her next major studio album (LG7).
The term LG6.5 is an unofficial reference used by fans and media to describe this album as a side or special project, between her sixth studio album ( Chromatica, 2020 ) and seventh ( LG7 ). Gaga is known for experimenting with different musical styles and exploring artistic themes beyond traditional pop, so Harlequin falls into a unique category. It’s not a mainstay pop album, but it’s not a simple side project either, as it delves deeper into the narrative and aesthetic of her Harley Quinn character.
Side A:
- Good Morning
- Get Happy
- Oh, When The Saints
- World On A String
- If My Friends Could See Me Now
- That's Entertainment
- Smile
Side B:
- The Joker
- Folie à Deux
- Gonna Build A Mountain
- Close To You
- Happy Mistake
- That's Life
Product Details:
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Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 0.69 x 31.52 x 31.14 cm; 421.84 grams
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Label: Universal Music
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ASIN: B0DGYMQJ2W
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Number of discs: 1
