We’re continuing my Top 3 Albums of 2025 series with the record that kicked off the year’s biggest pop era: Lady Gaga’s Mayhem. I’m joined by two of my first internet friends, Seth and Amanda, for a full deep dive into the rollout, the tracklist chaos, Best / Worst / Fave picks, and why this album stayed in our rotation all year.

If you’re looking for a Lady Gaga Mayhem review, an "Abracadabra" breakdown, Mayhem Ball reactions, or Grammys Album of the Year predictions, this episode covers all of it.

Topics covered

• Why Mayhem is a Grammy Album of the Year contender
• "Disease" vs "Abracadabra" and how the Grammys premiere reset the era
• Tracklist debate, production shifts, and whether "Die With a Smile" belongs on the album
• Best / Worst / Fave picks including "Perfect Celebrity", "Vanish Into You", and "How Bad Do U Want Me"
• Most underrated songs on Mayhem
• Tour thoughts, Mayhem Ball performances, and what Gaga should do next
• Grammys 2026 predictions, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Dance Pop Recording

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro and Top Albums of 2025 series setup

02:37 - Seth and Amanda join the conversation

05:11 - Rollout talk: "Disease" to "Abracadabra"

06:09 - "Abracadabra" Grammys premiere reaction

11:37 - Does "Die With a Smile" belong on Mayhem?

13:30 - Tracklist debate and the two-halves album conversation

16:12 - Best, Worst, and Fave picks

20:30 - Why "Vanish Into You" hits and why Amanda disagrees

27:30 - Most underrated songs on the album

29:15 - What’s next for Gaga after Mayhem

35:21 - Grammys 2026 predictions across major categories

37:57 - Plugs and wrap-up

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