Chromatica is the sixth studio album by American singer Lady Gaga. It was released on May 29, 2020, by Streamline and Interscope Records. Originally scheduled for April 10, 2020, the album’s release was delayed for several weeks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chromatica incorporates elements of dance-pop, EDM and other pop-focused genres. Gaga and BloodPop served as the album’s executive producers. The themes of Chromatica include mental health, depression, loneliness, finding love through hardship, PTSD from sexual assault, and self-worth; it stands in contrast with the music, which has an overall positive vibe. The album features guest vocals from Ariana Grande, Blackpink and Elton John.
The album’s lead single “Stupid Love” achieved a top 10 placement on music charts in over 15 territories and reached number five in both the United Kingdom and United States. Its second single “Rain on Me” debuted at number one in the United Kingdom and the United States. “Sour Candy” was released as a promotional single a day ahead of the album’s release. According to aggregated reviews from music critics, Chromatica received generally favourable reviews.
Upon release, the album topped at eight national albums charts including in France, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland and the United Kingdom. In addition to topping the UK Album Chart, Chromatica became the fastest selling album of the year, in that territory, at the time of release, as well as the year’s fastest selling vinyl record.
1. “Chromatica I” 1:00
2. “Alice” 2:57
3. “Stupid Love” 3:13
4. “Rain on Me” (with Ariana Grande) 3:02
5. “Free Woman” 3:11
6. “Fun Tonight” 2:53
7. “Chromatica II” 0:41
8. “911” 2:52
9. “Plastic Doll” 3:41
10. “Sour Candy” (with Blackpink) 2:37
11. “Enigma” 2:59
12. “Replay” 3:06
13. “Chromatica III” 0:27
14. “Sine from Above” (with Elton John) 4:04
15. “1000 Doves” 3:35
16. “Babylon” 2:41
17. “Love Me Right” 2:51
18. “1000 Doves” (Piano demo) 2:49
19. “Stupid Love” (Vitaclub Warehouse mix) 3:41