Prompt:
Evelyn McDonnell, in the introduction to Women Who Rock, defines rock as a verb instead of a noun. It is not “a static entity, defined by loud guitars and a 4/4 beat, but as an action that defies the containing force of a label—and that evokes a rich lineage of musical motions” (2). Write an essay about one of the artists profiled in Women Who Rock. Demonstrate (through detailed musical description) how an early song on the provided playlist lives up to McDonnell’s definition of rocking. Then demonstrate how the artist evolved over her/their career by comparing/contrasting the first song with another from later in the playlist.
Artist Choice:
Lady Gaga
Playlist:
Just Dance; LoveGame; Bad Romance; Telephone; Born This Way; Judas; Applause; G.U.Y.; Perfect Illusion; Diamond Heart