Review: Pop star Gaga is back, but where's the art or spark?

MESFIN FEKADU

AP Music Writer

In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create a killer album.

"The Fame" was danceable and clever. "The Fame Monster" was an epic adventure into her darker mind. "Born This Way" brilliantly wove in elements of rock and house with her signature pop. Though she might have tripped over her disco ball on "ARTPOP," the album still had direction and character. And "Joanne" was a deep, emotional set of songs that paved the way for the sound of "A Star is Born," a flawless album that captures all t...