Poker Face

After the cymbal-crashing, International #1 hit Just Dance, you're probably expecting some very solid, but somewhat standard dance music ... And that's exactly what you're going to get.

It's very strange to me that on an album such as hers (go get it by the way, it's top notch) jam-packed with number ones, she would pick this single for a sophomore single. It's more like filler. While (once again) it's solid enough; if you want to hear some top notch Lady Gaga you'd be better off with Paparazzi, or Just Dance, where she's shows her vocal range more.

About the song: She sings most of the song in a lower register, which is god, because as much as I love her, her range is not going to turn Mariah green anytime soon. However the Producer of this song (Red One?) keeps chiming in with this bizarre mu-mu-mu-ma sound effect which does nothing for the song. The Song is very chorus-heavy, (the words "He'll read my, he'll read my, no he can't read my poker face" take up 1' 45" of this song alone, I counted) which is actually a good thing, as the chorus is the only part of this song that stands out. The Synthesizer is coursing up and down and her voice mixes really well with it. It's fun to dance to, but it won't rock your World.

If you didn't like Lady Gaga before, or you just don't like Dance Music categorically, this song will fall flat in your eyes. But if you're looking for something to groove to, feel welcome to sample this song by Pops up and coming Diva.

I really enjoy Lady Gaga's beats. I think it is very mainstream but she is just a breath of fresh air. I feel like dancing everytime this song comes on. She reminds me of Kylie Minogue. Very chic, very hip, very europop.

What caught my ear was the melody of the line, "Can't read my, can't read my, no he can't read my poker face." Once I found myself singing along to the only line that I knew, I was hooked. I had to pay attention to the rest of the song. That was then. Now I know all the lyrics. I love this song. It comes with a danceable beat, fun production, and catchy melody. What more do you need in a successful dance pop song? Her strong voice is a bonus.

This is one of my favorite songs! It has a catchy beat, and the music video is so cool! I love Lady GaGa's music. Good song to dance to.

First heard this song on youtube, the tune just so catchy. The song made me buy the ablume, the Fame. Both Just Dance, and Poker Face are great singles. Personally, I just think Poker Face is even a bigger hit than Just Dance. And, I think the music video is better done as well. Go GaGa!!

When it comes down to new artists, they either have it, or they just don't. For newcomer Lady Gaga, who made a breakthrough with Just Dance, she doesn't seem to hit that nail on the head with her latest effort. Poker Face, the second single from her debut record, feels like it has a mismatch within the beats. It really isn't a song that doesn't feel as catchy, or something that just drives like it did before. I just wasn't impressed with the song at all. It didn't feel like you could easily get up and dance to it, and just makes your mind think like it should've dealt out a royal flush, than a pair of deuces. I hope for Lady Gaga, she can deliver better the next time around.

Song: D

Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" is the follow-up to the popular "Just Dance." While "Just Dance" is a certifiable guilty pleasure hit, "Poker Face" is in a dubious league of its own. The opening,carnival-like chords are reminiscent of Britney Spears' "Circus." In the chorus, Lady GaGa sounds like Fergie belting out "bump up the base." Really. I thought this was a Black-Eyed Peas song, but slightly better than average.

"Poker Face" works as a dancefloor song. It's catchy and has a beat. Whether it endures as a guilty pleasure remains in the cards.

Poker Face (Lady GaGa) / B001IXQU3O

Not being deeply connected to the music world, I had never even heard of "Lady GaGa" before Pandora cheekily popped this song up into my play list. The song was, for me at least, instantly addicting - the beat is compelling, the vocals are interesting, and the lyrics truly hilarious fun. (How can you miss with lines like "Russian roulette is not the same without a gun / and, baby, when it's love, if it's not rough it isn't fun"?) I gather that I'm not the only person who wants to hear this song over and over, and it will be a shame if it is Killed by Radio, but if you haven't heard it yet, give it a listen and see for yourself.

Like all Amazon MP3 downloads, this MP3 is DRM-free and plays beautifully, without fuss on my MP3 player.

~ Ana Mardoll

good for dancing. the music is really bouncy.
Lady Gagas lyrics are a little upsetting though. "i wanna take a ride on your disco stick.."

This is one of my favorite songs! It has a catchy beat, and the music video is so cool! I love Lady GaGa's music. Good song to dance to.