Lady Gaga vs. Ayumi Hamasaki... Who do you prefer?

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Originally Posted by GRACE

If you actually read it, I made the point very clear that the accepted definition for talent is something that's measurable. Because it is.

It is only if you have some set measurements or goals. There's no general definition for "good" or "bad", for "quality" or the related "talent". You cannot measure it unless you have something to measure it up against. Just like some dancers can be "talented", but talentless when it comes to classical ballet (which is very specific).

As the painting you presented fails terribly to the rules of f.ex. classical painting thus in this case making it a "bad" painting. However, as the artist got vry popular for various reasons and was considered to have created something new, this is now viewed as great art.

Problem in pop music is that the rules, or what you measure up against isen't clear. Sales and appearances may be one way, in which lady gaga succeeds.