{"product_id":"harlequin-6","title":"Harlequin","description":"\u003cp\u003e13-time Grammy Award-winner \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e releases \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e, a surprise album inspired by the character Harley Quinn from \u003cem\u003eJoker: Folie à Deux\u003c\/em\u003e. The album was co-executive produced entirely by \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e and Michael Polansky, taking listeners on a genre-defying journey that captures the essence of one of pop culture’s most iconic and chaotic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAffectionately dubbed LG6.5, \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e is an exploration of the raw, emotional complexity of a woman who thrives in chaos, a genre-defying force who cannot be contained. Just like Harley Quinn and \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e herself, this album is unpredictable, full of contrasts, and unapologetically bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotably, \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e marks \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e’s first jazz-inspired album since the passing of her longtime collaborator Tony Bennett. The album represents a step forward in bringing classic standards into the modern era, as if these timeless songs were reimagined through the lens of all the music that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e unique is the way it floats effortlessly between all musical styles, pulling from whatever sounds felt right in the room. A modern take on vintage pop, the album is influenced by the vast American musical lexicon—heavily rooted in blues and early American music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an album made in the purest sense, reminiscent of a time when musicians simply created the records they wanted to make. An album meant to be heard front-to-back, all at once. From jazz to punk, funk to blues, and everything in between, \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e features unique and original arrangements of songs that evoke the vibrant chaos and emotional depth of the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album also features fresh interpretations of songs with a stark contrast in vocal performances that bring out Harley’s mischievous side. Original songs serve as the emotional core of the album, combining raw vulnerability with chaotic energy, reflecting a woman’s struggle between her sense of identity and her descent into madness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e was created, performed, and recorded between Malibu and the famed Palms studio in Las Vegas while \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e was finishing her Jazz \u0026amp; Piano residency in the summer of 2024. \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e and Polansky brought together a handpicked roster of world-class musicians, collaborators, and arrangers to craft an album that captures the spirit of Harley Quinn in every note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs diverse and complex as the character and woman that inspired it, \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e is an album that celebrates a figure who thrives on danger, who lives for the undefinable, and who embraces the beautiful chaos of her own dreams. This is \u003cstrong\u003eLady Gaga\u003c\/strong\u003e like you’ve never heard her before. This is \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydor","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50897118757195,"sku":"2226053","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50897118658891,"sku":"2226052","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Harlequin_1d7b24c0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732686162","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/harlequin-6","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}