Little Monsters, are you ready for an electrifying blend of music, character depth, and pure edginess from the one and only Lady Gaga? The buzz surrounding Joker: Folie à Deux has hit a new high as Gaga reveals the tracklist for her upcoming album, Harlequin, inspired by her Harley Quinn-esque character in the film. Gaga’s devoted fanbase is practically in a frenzy, and we’ve got the lowdown on the hottest reactions.

Since director Todd Phillips announced that Gaga would star alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker sequel, fans have eagerly awaited her portrayal of the dark and complex character, Lee. With the movie’s October 2024 release around the corner, Gaga just added to the excitement by dropping a trailer and announcing the tracklist for Harlequin, her new album set to release on September 27.

The album promises a mix of emotions, with tracks like "Good Morning," "Get Happy (2024)," and "The Joker" giving off major thematic vibes that align with the film’s darker tone. Fans are speculating whether this project is part of Gaga’s rumored LG7 album or a standalone movie soundtrack. Either way, they’re pumped!

Gaga's Vision Behind Harley Quinn

Gaga recently opened up about how personal her portrayal of Harley Quinn feels to her. In an interview with Vogue, she said, "Harley Quinn is a character people know from the ether of pop culture. I had a different experience creating her, namely my experience with mania and chaos inside — for me, it creates a quietness... But I wonder if when things become so broken from reality, when we get pushed too far in life, what if it makes you … quiet?”

Gaga’s deep connection to the character has fans even more intrigued, as they wonder how these emotions will be explored not only on-screen, but also through the music in Harlequin.

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 The Harlequin Tracklist

1. Good Morning
2. Get Happy (2024)
3. Oh, When the Saints
4. World on a String
5. If My Friends Could See Me Now
6. That's Entertainment
7. Smile
8. The Joker
9. Folie à Deux
10. Gonna Build a Mountain
11. Close to You
12. Happy Mistake
13. That’s Life

Fan Reactions: A ‘Gaga Attack’ Incoming?

As soon as Gaga dropped the album news on Instagram, fans swarmed the comments with excitement. Little Monsters, Gaga’s devoted fanbase, are expressing their excitement with memes, gifs, and emotional posts, with some even calling it a “Gaga overload," one fan wrote on X. “THATS A WHOLE ALBUM HELLO," added another. while another user shared, “I love good news, LOVE GOOD NEWS!” One fan already called dibs for album of the year! 

Many fans are also speculating whether Harlequin is a stand-alone project or part of her much-rumored LG7 album. As one fan put it: “So is this her 6th album or just an album for the movie?" Another user stated: "LG7 is a album for the joker movie." The news left fans confused, yet excited for whats to come!

The Special Screening Surprise

Gaga surprised a fan screening of Joker: Folie à Deux in Los Angeles last weekend, sending fans into an emotional frenzy. Audience members couldn’t believe their eyes when Gaga (in full Harley Quinn mode) passed out popcorn, stumbling playfully in character. Some were even brought to tears, watching their idol up close in this larger-than-life role.

Fans were all smiles as Lady Gaga surprises a special fan screening of “Joker: Folie à Deux” in L.A. this past weekend. #JokerFolieADeux pic.twitter.com/wx39YTaUMa

— Little Monsters Official (@lilmonsfanclub) September 23, 2024

So, what do you think Harlequin will explore? Will it dive into the complexities of Gaga’s Harley Quinn, or is there something more behind the mask? Fans are counting down the days until September 27!

Photo Credit: @joker.folieadeux on Instagram.