Gaga's rock performance of Abracadabra at the Grammys.

[sir pball]

However you personally feel about her, she's undeniably a flexible and endlessly creative artist. Going from the original to a rock band version is impressive.

[B.See]

1. Impressive indeed. Somehow

the woman always manages to outdo even herself.

[murielm99]

2. She is spectacular.

For the longest time, I had to defend her to people my age. Even my late brother, himself a musician, did not appreciate her.

[sir pball]

3. My dad (79) finally came around to her

After the Tony Bennett album.

While it has been good to see her diversifying over the last decade, coming back to herself with Mayhem is AMAZING.

[walkingman]

4. She is definitely talented....I just don't get the costume thingy? Is that a lampshade hat?

[sir pball]

5. I dunno what it is. A cage around her thoughts?

These days I don't pay too much attention to her costumes and symbolism, I just enjoy her badassery.