Mayhem (Lady Gaga album)

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Mayhem
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Standard edition cover
Studio album by
Lady Gaga
ReleasedMarch 7, 2025
Studio
Genre Synth-pop
Length53:04
Label
Producer
Lady Gaga chronology
Joker: Folie à Deux
(2024)		Mayhem
(2025)
Singles from Mayhem
  1. "Disease"
    Released: October 25, 2024
  2. "Abracadabra"
    Released: February 3, 2025
  3. "How Bad Do U Want Me"
    Released: April 18, 2025

Mayhem is a studio album by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga. It was released on March 7, 2025, through Streamline and Interscope Records. [2] During the creation of the album, Gaga collaborated with producers such as Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein, resulting in an album that has a "chaotic blur of genres", mainly synth-pop, with industrial dance influences, and elements of electro, disco, funk, industrial pop, rock and pop rock. [3] Thematically, it explores love, chaos, fame, identity, and desire, using metaphors of transformation, duality, and excess. [4] [5] [6] The album was recorded at Rick Rubin's studio Shangri-La, in Malibu, California.

Contents

Mayhem was preceded by the release of two singles. Its lead single "Disease" was released on October 25, 2024, while "Abracadabra" followed as the second single on February 3, 2025, reaching number five on the Billboard Global 200 and number thirteen on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The record also includes the Grammy-winning global number one single "Die with a Smile", a duet with Bruno Mars. Mayhem topped the album charts in over 20 countries, and reached the top ten in Denmark, France, Iceland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden. It achieved the largest first-week sales of the year for a female album in the lattermost nation in 2025. [7]

Mayhem received critical acclaim with reviewers deeming it a strong return to form to Gaga's pop roots, specifically The Fame (2008). Reviewers highlighted the production, stylistic diversity, album cohesion and noted stylistic inspiration from artists such as David Bowie, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and Siouxsie and the Banshees. It became her highest-rated release on Metacritic. Gaga will promote the album in 2025 with a series of promotional concerts, including a headlining performance at Coachella, and her eighth concert tour, the Mayhem Ball. [8]

Background

In 2022, Gaga embarked on the Chromatica Ball and began working on new material. [9] [10] For several months prior to the album's announcement, Gaga shared photographs on social media of herself in a recording studio. [11] In March 2024, Gaga spoke publicly about the project for the first time, stating in an interview that she was "writing some of the best songs I can remember." [12]

The following May, she released the concert film Gaga Chromatica Ball , which contained a snippet of new music at the end. [13] Gaga has said that the upcoming pop album was made "from a place of happiness". [2] [14] Her fiancé Michael Polansky recommended that she create a pop album and "lean in to the joy of it". [15] In mid-2024, Gaga began offering additional teasers for her new project. In July, she surprised fans by playing snippets of two unreleased songs after her performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics. [16] During a December 2024 interview with the Los Angeles Times , Gaga announced her duet with Bruno Mars, "Die with a Smile", would be part of the album. [17]

Development

According to Gaga, the inspiration for the album stemmed from a period of deep introspection and personal challenges. [18] Gaga, Andrew Watt and Polansky are listed as the executive producers of Mayhem. [19] She described the album as "a transgressive journey through genres" that reflects her diverse musical influences and life experiences. [20] In an interview with Rolling Stone on December 10, 2024, Gaga characterized the project as an eclectic work that amalgamates various genres, styles, and emotions, all guided by her profound love of music. She elaborated:

The album is imbued with my love for music: a diversity of genres, styles, and dreams. It leaps from one genre to another in a manner that feels almost corrupt, and it culminates in love. That's my answer to all the chaos in my life: I find peace in love. Every song I wrote emerged from surrendering to different dreams tied to my past, almost like a recollection of all the bad decisions I've made throughout my life. There are moments where we sonically push the sound to extremes, and others where everything revolves around love. That, to me, represents true chaos. It's sometimes difficult to see the light, but I think what makes inner chaos more challenging is when you occasionally catch a glimpse of the sun. For this reason, the album offers a bit of everything. It's a complete experience. [21]

Regarding her inspiration, the artist stated, "The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved," further comparing the creative process to "reassembling a shattered mirror: even if you can't put the pieces back together perfectly, you can create something beautiful and whole in its own new way." [22]

Gaga has called the album, which was inspired by industrial dance music, [23] "chaotic" and "genre-bending". [24] An unspecified song from the record has been described by Jonathan Van Meter of Vogue as "intense and ominous... old-school Gaga banger, unsettling but also buoyant". [25] French DJ and record producer Gesaffelstein collaborated on the album. [23] The album was recorded at Rick Rubin's studio Shangri-La, in Malibu, California, where Gaga also made Joanne (2016) and the soundtrack to A Star Is Born (2018). [26] Additional recording sessions took place at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles, Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood, and Shampoo Press & Curl Studios. All tracks were mixed at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach and mastered at Sterling Sound in Edgewater, New Jersey. [27]

In May 2024, during a Q&A session following the premiere of her special Gaga Chromatica Ball, Gaga revealed that she was deeply immersed in writing and recording the album. She described the material as "completely different from anything I've done before" and emphasized her exploration of breaking musical genres and incorporating new creative influences. Gaga explained that each song is a reflection of her own internal chaos, presented with a celebratory tone aimed at connecting with audiences in various settings, from a party to an intimate moment at home. [20]

Artistic direction

The Mayhem era was defined by a dark, avant-garde aesthetic with gothic influences. [28] [29] Throughout the album's promotion, Gaga wore monochromatic outfits that reinforced this concept, blending references from cyberpunk, goth, and high fashion. This style has drawn comparisons to her Born This Way (2011) era, albeit with a more minimalist and futuristic approach. Gaga described the aesthetic as "something anxious at its core, yet with a poetic and visually striking approach despite its darkness." She also noted that the artistic direction of the project was influenced by the anxiety she experiences while creating music—a feeling that, according to her, permeates the entire process until her ideas take tangible form. In an interview with InStyle, she stated that this sensation was also reflected in the album's visual construction, adding: "From a color perspective, I was really excited at first to explore things that were bold, but also maybe a little anxiety-inducing, because there is an anxiety I feel when I make music." [29]

In the music videos, this duality is materialized through characters representing different facets of Gaga's identity. [28] For the video costumes, she collaborated with various designers. In "Disease", she wore creations by Peri Rosenzweig, Nick Royal, Charles de Vilmorin, and Comme des Garçons, [30] while in "Abracadabra", the outfits were designed by Olivier Theyskens and Sam Lewis, with hats by Stephen Jones and Maximilian Gedra, and accessories from Chrome Hearts and Dosisg6c. [31] For the latter video, Gaga emphasized that she worked with her team to minimize the environmental impact of the wardrobe, repurposing materials such as old wedding dresses and discarded fabrics from previous projects. [32] The artistic direction of Mayhem's music videos has been compared to The Fame Monster (2009) era for its dark and theatrical aesthetic. [33] [34] Vogue described the visual concept as "a twisted fashion fantasy, equal parts glamorous and grotesque," highlighting its avant-garde costumes and makeup. [30] Other outlets, including Rolling Stone , Billboard , and Pitchfork , praised the meticulous fusion of art and high fashion, drawing comparisons to "Bad Romance" (2009) and emphasizing its strong conceptual and cinematic quality. [35] [34]

In February 2025, during events like the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and the FireAid Concert, Gaga maintained a cohesive image with dramatic black dresses, structured silhouettes, and striking details such as her mini-bob haircut and bleached eyebrows. [29] [36] At the Grammys, she wore a Victorian-inspired black ensemble by Samuel Lewis, paired with a vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace designed under Louis Comfort Tiffany's direction. [37] A month later, for her Saturday Night Live performance on March 8, she continued this theatrical aesthetic with two contrasting outfits: a structured red ensemble for "Abracadabra", echoing its music video imagery, and a purple outfit for "Killah", which Variety noted as a nod to Prince and glam rock. The magazine described her stage presence as "hyperkinetic," praising both her energy and the meticulous visual direction. [38] After the show, Gaga was spotted wearing a Victoria's Secret bodysuit paired with a headpiece by Spanish designer Betto García, a look that, according to Vogue, showcased "her ability to seamlessly integrate avant-garde fashion into her artistic image." [39]

Composition

According to Gaga, Mayhem is a tribute to her "love for music, bringing together a wide variety of genres, styles, and different dreams." [17] In an interview with the Los Angeles Times , she said the album is heavily influenced by industrial music and other strands of electronic music, explaining: "I've probably been judged for not sticking to just one thing, but not doing so is my life force." [18] She described the sound as "utter chaos" that "breaks a lot of rules and is a lot of fun", citing influences including "'90s alternative, electro-grunge, Prince and David Bowie melodies, guitar and attitude, funky bass lines, French electronic music, and analog synthesizers." [18] [40] From a genre perspective, she added: "It just feels good. It sounds good. It's about following your own chaos to wherever in life it may take you." [18] Slant Magazine stated that Mayhem trades almost entirely in 1980s synth-pop, especially in its middle stretch, from "Zombieboy" to the Bowie-esque "Killah". [41] Rolling Stone described it as a tribute to Gaga's musical influences, calling it "chaotic and ever-changing". [20]

Gaga's fiance Michael Polansky (pictured) co-wrote seven songs on Mayhem with her Michael Polansky.jpg
Gaga's fiancé Michael Polansky (pictured) co-wrote seven songs on Mayhem with her

Gaga revealed she wrote and recorded over 50 songs for the project, selecting 14 for the standard edition. [42] She referred to it as "a return to an earlier process" involving live instrumentation and analog experimentation. [28] Her fiancé, Michael Polansky, played a key creative role and encouraged her to return to pop music. [43] Gaga explained that his support helped her reconnect with her artistry and described the album as "a renewed happiness" compared to Chromatica. [44] The song "Blade of Grass" was inspired by a conversation between them, [45] and he also convinced her to keep the track "How Bad Do U Want Me" on the album. [46] She stated in interviews that the album marked a break from conceptual constraints and reflected a process of personal rediscovery. [47] [18] Gaga explained:

"While making this album, I truly learned to love myself through all of it. Part of the message... is that your demons are with you at the beginning and at the end... Maybe we can become friends with this reality sooner, instead of constantly running away from it." [18]

Producer Cirkut told Billboard that the goal with Mayhem's lead single, "Disease", was to capture "the essence of Gaga" with "a fresh spin on it". [48] He described it as "bold and aggressive", aiming for a dramatic, theatrical sound that "immediately impacts the listener". [48] Watt called the recording process "spontaneous", recalling how "Gaga hears something, grabs the microphone, and flows". [49] He added that "Abracadabra" was created on the spot, with Gaga developing the melody and structuring it on piano. [49] Regarding her collaboration with Mars, Gaga said she received a call one night during the recording sessions, and they met at a nearby studio. [50] That night, they completed "Die with a Smile", drawing on 1970s-style harmonies and artists like Carole King and James Taylor. [51] [52] Watt said the session was entirely live, with Gaga writing chords and bass lines while Mars played guitar. Although initially not planned for the album, Gaga described the track as the "missing piece" that unified its themes of love, chaos, and reconciliation, while Watt insisted it was always intended for the record. [49]

Music and lyrics

Musically, Mayhem spans genres such as dance-pop, industrial music, and EDM, incorporating elements of synth-pop, house music, funk, and soft rock. [53] [54] [55] The album marks Gaga's return to a bolder and more experimental sound, moving away from the aesthetics of Chromatica (2020) and reclaiming the eclectic style that defined her early career. [43] According to the artist, Mayhem is a tribute to her "love for music, bringing together a wide variety of genres, styles, and different dreams." [43] In an interview with the Los Angeles Times , she explained that the project is heavily influenced by industrial music, reflecting her interest in exploring different facets of electronic music, and emphasized her constant pursuit of blending genres: "Some may have criticized me for not sticking to a single musical direction, but that's exactly what gives me life." [17]

Sonically, Mayhem fuses influences from electro-grunge, theatrical rock, and funk, creating a varied yet cohesive production. [53] [54] [56] Rolling Stone described it as "a fusion of her electronic roots with an overwhelming energy," [57] while The Guardian highlighted her ability to blend industrial, house, and disco without losing relevance. [58] NME and Clash agreed that the album represents a return to the artist's "maximalist pop," featuring memorable hooks and production that ranges from eurodance and 1970s funk to sonic experimentation. [59] [60] Meanwhile, The Independent noted that Mayhem stands out for its controlled chaos, merging the intensity of her early work with a polished and modern production. [61]

The singer also emphasized that ballroom culture has been a constant influence on her art, noting that from a young age she was inspired by "the grace, freedom, and expression" of the scene, which she discovered in New York through Paris Is Burning (1990). [28] [62] Beyond its stylistic diversity, Mayhem is also characterized by an unconventional structure, where each song functions as a chapter within the album's overarching concept. [28] According to Gaga, her intention was to "break away from the idea of a single sound" and explore different emotions through music. [18] She told Rolling Stone, "I wanted to revisit old paths while opening new ones, something I think is difficult to do. There are moments on the album where some people might say, 'Oh, that reminds me of this,' because I have a style, but I've made a musical effort to take myself somewhere new." [63] The artist has described the album as "a series of gothic dreams where dance-pop energy, industrial darkness, and rock theatricality coexist." [28]

Songs

The main themes within Mayhem revolve around fame, identity, desire, and chaos, explored through metaphors of transformation, duality, and excess. [4] [5] [6] The songs address the impact of celebrity, the internal struggle between public image and personal identity, as well as euphoria and debauchery as forms of escapism. [64] [65] The album opens with "Disease", a track that fuses dance-pop, EDM, industrial, rock and rage. [53] [66] Gaga expresses an obsessive desire to heal her lover, [67] delivering "rock-infused and guttural" vocals that drew comparisons to punk. [68] [69] The second track, "Abracadabra", is a dance-pop song with elements of electropop, dark pop, house and europop. [70] It samples "Spellbound" by Siouxsie and the Banshees, earning co-writing credits for the band. [71] Gaga said the lyrics are about "facing challenges and finding magic." [32] "Garden of Eden", the third track, blends 2000s pop with electronic textures and a distorted chorus. [72] Critics noted its rave-like feel and contrast of euphoria and darkness. [56] [73]

Track four, "Perfect Celebrity", uses electro-grunge to critique celebrity culture and media perception. [56] [5] [28] [74] "Vanish into You", the fifth track, blends glam rock and experimental pop, with Bowie-inspired choruses and lyrics about surrender. [56] Track six, "Killah", produced by Gesaffelstein, features industrial electro-funk, Nine Inch Nails influences, and femme fatale lyrics. [54] [56] "Zombieboy", the seventh song, is a tribute to Rick Genest, mixing funk and disco with lyrics about excess. [56] [75] Track eight, "LoveDrug", evokes arena rock with references to addiction as a metaphor for love. [56]

The ninth song, "How Bad Do U Want Me", channels 1980s synth-pop and explores image and desire, referencing Depeche Mode and Yazoo. [76] The next track, "Don't Call Tonight", returns to funk and europop with talk box effects and lyrics about toxic love. Track eleven, "Shadow of a Man", discusses sexism in the industry over a disco-electropop base. [56] [58] [77] Track twelve, "The Beast", plays with duality and desire, featuring a dramatic guitar solo. [56] The penultimate track, "Blade of Grass", is a minimalist ballad inspired by Gaga's fiancé and a symbolic proposal. [78] [56] [79] The album ends with track fourteen, "Die with a Smile", a soulful ballad about unconditional love amid chaos. [55] [80]

Release

During promotion for Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), Gaga announced that the album's lead single would be released in October 2024, with the album originally set to follow in February the following year. [15] On January 21, 2025, Gaga launched a countdown on her website set to end on January 27. [81] Each day, the website showcased artwork inspired by her previous material, beginning with The Fame (2008) and continuing with The Fame Monster (2009), Born This Way (2011), Artpop (2013), Joanne (2016), Chromatica (2020) and Harlequin (2024). [82] When the countdown ended, the album's title, official cover art, and March 7 release date were revealed. [20] [83] Prior to the official announcement, promotional posters appeared in New York City, featuring a black-and-white photograph of Gaga accompanied by the album's title and release date written in red at the bottom. [84]

On February 17, Gaga updated her website with a new interactive background. Visitors could uncover lyrics from the album that appeared and vanished as the cursor moved across the screen. [85] On February 22, Gaga revealed the official tracklist on social media, confirming that Mayhem would feature 14 tracks in its standard edition, plus two bonus tracks. [86] Mayhem was released worldwide via Interscope Records in CD, digital download, streaming, and vinyl formats. [19] Various limited-edition physical formats were also issued, including vinyl and cassette versions featuring the original cover design. [87]

Artwork

The standard edition cover features Gaga with disheveled black hair and her face slightly distorted behind a shattered glass. [83] The back cover maintains the black-and-white scheme, with Mayhem written in a distorted and aggressive font, while Lady Gaga appears below in a more classic typeface, with the first "A" inverted. [88] The photoshoot was overseen by Frank Lebon. [84] In an interview with Elle , Gaga revealed that the album's title corresponds to a character whose presence is felt throughout the fourteen tracks: Mayhem. In the music video for "Disease", Mayhem—portrayed by Gaga, dressed in black with long nails—appears as a blood-eyed figure driving a car. [18] [84] Regarding the choice of title, Gaga stated that "the album was called Mayhem to memorialize a piece of me and a piece of life that is not always easy to accept." [32] She further elaborated:

It was hard at first to name the album Mayhem because I so much don't want that feeling to be real. I am also a hopeful person. I'm also somebody that is a dreamer, but what I think I ultimately arrived at is; it's all of the fractures of who we are and the fractures in the world and the mayhem of that brokenness that ultimately teaches us the power of joy, and dancing and crying and laughing and listening to music and holding your friends and your family and repeat! This album is fun and I enjoyed the contrast of a fun album that's also called Mayhem. [32]

Promotion

On December 15, Gaga performed "Disease" and "Die with a Smile" during a Christmas special of Carpool Karaoke , released on Apple TV+. [89] Hot Ones , a YouTube series, released an episode featuring an interview with Gaga on February 13. [90] An appearance on the Vanity Fair "Lie Detector Test" web series followed on February 19. [91] On March 5, in collaboration with ESPN, Gaga revealed a preview of "Garden of Eden", which was selected as the official song for their 2025 Formula One season. [92] Spotify hosted a "Little Monster Press Conference" on March 6, during which Gaga answered questions from her fans. [28] On Saturday Night Live's March 8 episode, Gaga took on "double duty" for the second time in her career, appearing as both the host and musical guest for the night. She performed "Abracadabra" and "Killah" live for the first time. [93] [38] On March 11, she performed acoustic versions of "Abracadabra" and "Perfect Celebrity" live on The Howard Stern Show . [94] On March 13, Gaga and Mastercard hosted Club Mayhem, an exclusive dance party in Los Angeles where the singer joined her fans and dancers. [95]

Singles and videos

On October 25, 2024, the lead single "Disease" was released. [96] [97] An electropop and dark-pop song, it received mainly positive reviews and reached the top thirty in multiple countries, including the United States and United Kingdom. [98] "Disease" was accompanied by the release of two acoustic versions: "The Antidote", performed on piano, on November 13, and "The Poison", performed on electric guitar, on November 20. [99]

On February 2, 2025, Gaga attended the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and debuted the music video for "Abracadabra" during a commercial break as part of a partnership with Mastercard. [100] [31] The track was released as the second single the following day. [101] The song's dance-pop energy and theatrical visuals drew comparisons to her earlier works, and it became the second top ten—and top five entry from Mayhem and of Gaga's career on the Billboard Global 200 chart following "Die with a Smile". [102] On March 29, the video "Abracadabra (Fan Version)" —directed by Parris Goebel and featuring 32 fans selected through a Mastercard contest— was released via the official social media channels of Gaga and the brand. [103] "How Bad Do U Want Me" was serviced to Australian radio as the third single from the album on April 18, 2025. [104]

Concerts

Gaga is set to headline Coachella 2025 on April 11 and 18, 2025. [23] To further promote her album, she will also perform stadium concerts in Mexico City and Singapore during spring 2025, along with a free-entry show at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. [105] [106] [107] She is then slated to embark on the Mayhem Ball, visiting arenas in North America and Europe, and three stadiums in Australia, from July to December 2025. [108] [109] [110] [111]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.5/10 [112]
Metacritic 84/100 [113]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [114]
Evening Standard Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [115]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [58]
The Independent Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [61]
The Line of Best Fit 7/10 [77]
MusicOMH Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [116]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [59]
Pitchfork 8.0/10 [5]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [57]
Slant Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [41]

Mayhem was met with critical acclaim upon its release, with several critics highlighting it as a return to form for Gaga. [117] According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Mayhem received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 84 out of 100 from 24 critic scores, which is the highest-rated album of her career. [113] The review aggregator site AnyDecentMusic? compiled 25 reviews and gave the album an average of 7.5 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus. [112]

Rolling Stone 's Brittany Spanos rated it four stars, describing Mayhem as "the strongest pop release of the year". [57] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian highlighted its blend of electronic, house, and disco. [58] The Times ' Ed Potton described it as "a triumphant return to the pop that originally made her famous". [118] The Daily Telegraph writer Neil McCormick praised Gaga's song structure and hooks, noting inspiration from David Bowie, Madonna, Blondie and Siouxsie and the Banshees. [119] Variety 's Steven J. Horowitz noted the callbacks to her debut album The Fame (2008) and noted it as being "distinctly Gaga." [54] Rich Juzwiak from Pitchfork rated it 8/10, calling it "a massive attack of good vibes" and a "reminder of why fans fell in love with Gaga." [5] One after the album was released, Anna Gaca of the same publication included Mayhem among the best of the year so far, describing it as "a maximalist record with analog synths, nods to pop art and campy horror films," ideal for those who had "a formative Andy Warhol phase as a teenager." [120]

Los Angeles Times contributor Mikael Wood praised the production and called it "more melodic, more cohesive, and undeniably more fun" than her recent work. [121] The New York Times 's Lindsay Zoladz called it "fully polished" highlighting Gaga's energetic and maximalist approach. [122] The Independent 's Adam White gave it a five-star review, highlighting Mayhem as a return to her pop sound after a decade of exploring other genres. [61] NME writer Nick Levine noted it as a "great Gaga album because it's just so much fun." [59] Rolling Stone UK 's Richard Burn noted Mayhem had "the very DNA that made her previous records The Fame and Born This Way a success." [123] Evening Standard writer India Block gave a five-star review, calling it "music to dance to all night" with "dancefloor bangers" up front and "pure 80s synth" later on. [115] Bianca Betancourt from Harper's Bazaar praised Mayhem as "a full-circle reclaiming of Gaga's original sound," citing influences from Bowie, Prince, and Michael Jackson, and calling it "a complete representation of her musical evolution." [124]

MusicOMH 's Donovan Livesey gave Mayhem 4.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "exhilarating" and "her best album in years." [116] The Quietus contributor CJ Thorpe-Tracey described the album as a return to form to her thematic roots. [6] AllMusic's Neil Z. Yeung highlighted the album's industrial influences and fusion of funk and disco, praising Gaga's artistic freedom [114] In a similar vein, Consequence 's Mary Siroky called it "a work that balances homage and originality," noting Gaga's ability to channel her influences through her own identity. [4] The Arts Desk 's Joe Muggs called Mayhem "a ton of fun" whilst Stereogum contributor Abby Jones felt that she "feels larger-than-life while also coming off as incredibly human" on the album. [125] [126] The A.V. Club 's En Lennon deemed it "her strongest work in years" for its cohesion and focused sound. [127] DIY 's Ben Tipple rated it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "perfectly over-the-top and incredibly fun." [128]

In more mixed reviews, The Line of Best Fit 's David Cobbald praised its production but found it lacked the promised chaos in the campaign and called it "an inspired album rather than an inspiring one." [77] Clash reviewer Robin Murray praised Mayhem as an "exciting return to dark pop" and highlighted Gaga's "theatrical return" but said that the transition to softer moments were awkward. [60] Slant Magazine's Alexa Camp rated it only three stars noted strong theatricality but called the album "kind of boring" and a "bait and switch that's likely to leave many fans disappointed." [41] In a similar view, Ludovic Hunter-Tilney of Financial Times described Mayhem as "losing its way" and described the album overall as "routinised, risk-averse and not-at-all chaotic." [129] Vulture reviewer Craig Jenkins felt Gaga second-guessed her musical instincts and lamented the "potential" of the album. Jenkins compared the album to similar pop acts revisiting their old sounds, like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake. [130] In contrast, Business Insider 's Callie Ahlgrim called it "lively and melodic" but viewed the "return to form" narrative as misleading and limiting, criticizing the "avant-garde imagery" marketing hinting a return to Gaga's "provocative pop" but concluding that the album is "not what fans or critics were primed to expect." [131]

Commercial performance

Mayhem achieved commercial success worldwide during its release week, debuting at number one in 23 countries. Various reports indicated that the album's vinyl editions "sold out quickly," [132] [133] successfully debuting at number one on vinyl charts in countries such as Australia, the United States, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain and Sweden, among others. [134] [135] [136] [137]

In the United States, Mayhem debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 219,000 album-equivalent units sold, becoming Gaga's seventh album to top the chart and recording the biggest week for a female album in 2025, [7] as well as the highest debut by a female artist in over six months. [138] Of that total, 136,000 units came from physical sales, allowing it to debut atop the Top Album Sales; according to Forbes, this figure exceeded the combined sales of the ten next bestselling albums in the country that same week. [139] Of those physical copies, 74,000 were vinyl records, marking the biggest vinyl sales week of Gaga's career and earning her the number-one spot on the Top Vinyl Albums chart. [138] Meanwhile, 108 million streams within that total gave her the biggest streaming week of her career and led to a number-one debut on Top Streaming Albums. [138] Mayhem also debuted at number one on the Top Dance Albums chart, becoming her eighth album to reach that position and setting a record by surpassing Louie DeVito as the artist with the most number-one albums in the chart's 24-year history. [140] In Canada, the album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart for the March 22 edition, [141] becoming Gaga's fifth album to reach the top position, and was certified gold by the Music Canada after selling over 40,000 units in the country. [142] In Argentina, the album debuted at number one during the week of April 7, becoming Gaga's third album to reach the top position. [143]

In the United Kingdom, Mayhem debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart with 55,577 album-equivalent units, 36,159 of which were physical copies, [144] becoming Gaga's sixth album to reach the top of the chart. [145] According to Music Week , the album outsold the rest of the top five combined, while delivering her highest first week sales in the UK since 2013, when Artpop debuted at number one with consumption of 65,608 units. [146] In its second week on the chart, the album fell three places to number four, selling an additional 12,800 copies. [147] On March 21, the album was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) after surpassing 60,000 units sold. [148] In Germany, the album debuted at number one on the German Albums Chart, becoming her third chart-topper in the country and first in 14 years since Born This Way (2011). [149] In Spain, the album debuted at number one on the Top 100 Álbumes chart by Promusicae, [150] becoming the singer's first album to reach the top of the ranking. [151] In Austria, Belgium (both in Flanders and Wallonia), Croatia, Scotland, Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, the album debuted at number one on their respective official charts, while in France and the Netherlands, it reached the second position. [136] [152] Within the Nordic countries, Mayhem debuted at number one in Finland and Norway, while it peaked at number two in Sweden, number three in Denmark and number six in Iceland. [153] In the Baltic states, the album debuted at number three in Lithuania. [154] [155]

In Japan, the album debuted at number fourteen on the Oricon Albums Chart during the week of March 17, 2025. [156] On the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, the album debuted at number 81 during the week of March 12, 2025, with three days of tracking due to its release on March 7, [157] and rose to number 43 in its second week. [158] In Australia, the album debuted at number one on the Australian Albums Chart, becoming her fifth chart-topper in the country and her thirteenth album to reach the top 50. [159] [160] It also reached number one in New Zealand, where it became her fifth album to top the Official Top 40 Albums chart. [161]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut, except where listed.

Mayhem – Standard edition [88] [162]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Disease"
 3:49
2."Abracadabra"
 3:43
3."Garden of Eden"
3:59
4."Perfect Celebrity"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Lévy
  • Walter
 3:49
5."Vanish into You"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
  • Polansky
 4:04
6."Killah" (featuring Gesaffelstein)
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Lévy
  • Walter
  • Gaga
  • Gesaffelstein
  • Watt
  • Cirkut
3:30
7."Zombieboy"
 3:33
8."LoveDrug"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
  • Polansky
 3:13
9."How Bad Do U Want Me"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
  • Polansky
 3:58
10."Don't Call Tonight"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
  • Polansky
 3:45
11."Shadow of a Man"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
 3:19
12."The Beast"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
  • Polansky
 3:54
13."Blade of Grass"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Lévy
  • Polansky
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Gesaffelstein
4:17
14."Die with a Smile" (with Bruno Mars)
4:11
Total length:53:04
Mayhem– Store exclusive CD edition, Japanese CD edition, various vinyl editions [163] [164] [165]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5."Can't Stop the High"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
3:31
Total length:56:35
Mayhem– CD exclusive Target edition [166] , HMV exclusive edition [167] , JB Hi-Fi exclusive edition [168] , Taiwanese special CD edition [169]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Kill for Love"
  • Gaga
  • Watt
  • Walter
4:09
Total length:57:13
Mayhem– Apple Music edition (bonus videos) [170]
No.TitleDirector(s)Length
15."Disease" (music video) Tanu Muino 4:21
16."Die with a Smile" (music video; with Bruno Mars)
  • Mars
  • Daniel Ramos
4:12
17."Abracadabra" (music video)
4:29
Total length:60:06

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [27]

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Mayhem
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BRMA) [199] Gold10,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [200] Gold40,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [201] Gold10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [148] Silver60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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