ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. MrMagpie91
    Nov 12, 2013
    4
    Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of art here. It sounds all over the place and doesn't have a coherent sound. The songs are mostly bland and downright boring with some cringeworthy lyrics. However, there are a few catchy tunes here, for example the opening Aura, Sexxx Dreams, the pulsing Artpop and Mary Jane Holland. Still, a few songs won't save an entire album. Overall, it's a veryUnfortunately, there isn't a lot of art here. It sounds all over the place and doesn't have a coherent sound. The songs are mostly bland and downright boring with some cringeworthy lyrics. However, there are a few catchy tunes here, for example the opening Aura, Sexxx Dreams, the pulsing Artpop and Mary Jane Holland. Still, a few songs won't save an entire album. Overall, it's a very disappointing album from an otherwise talented woman.… Expand
  2. IGa
    Jan 30, 2016
    4
    Is here wrongly, full of promises he could not keep, "ARTPOP" sounds like an attempt not very successful innovation, which ended up being more confusing beats and lyrics without much sense. The Pop Art vein was completely left aside here, and ended up making him a pop music album undefined.
  3. Gorlandi
    Nov 11, 2013
    6
    While the album is a non stop barrage of sound, the songs themselves are pretty redundant. Three tracks in a row that all sound very similar and all deal with sex. There has been no progression from her previous work if anything she has stayed still. Any of the songs on this album could easily fit in on "Born this way" or "Fame Monster". The only really new tracks are the rap anthem JewelsWhile the album is a non stop barrage of sound, the songs themselves are pretty redundant. Three tracks in a row that all sound very similar and all deal with sex. There has been no progression from her previous work if anything she has stayed still. Any of the songs on this album could easily fit in on "Born this way" or "Fame Monster". The only really new tracks are the rap anthem Jewels and Drugs and the R Kelly track Do what u want. Overall the album is a solid pop album but a disappointing follow up to this particular artists body of work.… Expand
  4. wallofjericho42
    Nov 12, 2013
    5
    While not totally bad, there is very little that is memorable. "Applause", "Aura", and maybe "Venus" are tracks that stand out and provide some meaningless fun. Unlike Gaga's last album Born This Way, ARTPOP does not push any boundaries or try anything new. The songs in ARTPOP stay safe, relying on a lot of generic techno/club beats and synth layered with underwhelming vocals and confusingWhile not totally bad, there is very little that is memorable. "Applause", "Aura", and maybe "Venus" are tracks that stand out and provide some meaningless fun. Unlike Gaga's last album Born This Way, ARTPOP does not push any boundaries or try anything new. The songs in ARTPOP stay safe, relying on a lot of generic techno/club beats and synth layered with underwhelming vocals and confusing lyrics. It's not a terrible album, but it lacks the uniqueness and originality Gaga is known for and fully capable of pulling off.… Expand
  5. ThePopCulturist
    Nov 14, 2013
    6
    Don't trust in the "10" nor the "0" SOME are not objective and/or don't even have a valid argument. This album is fun to listen, some songs are addictive and very "Gaga". It is her worst to date, but lyrically it's quite better than many other pop singers out there (most of the songs are written by 1-4 people only and she is included in all of them as writer and producer. If we look atDon't trust in the "10" nor the "0" SOME are not objective and/or don't even have a valid argument. This album is fun to listen, some songs are addictive and very "Gaga". It is her worst to date, but lyrically it's quite better than many other pop singers out there (most of the songs are written by 1-4 people only and she is included in all of them as writer and producer. If we look at what Pop Music is nowadays, I have to say BRAVO Lady Gaga, BRAVO!). It tries to be different and you will not find any "basic" lyrics here (Like *I go up and then go down* or *I swim swim in the water like a fish*), unfortunately in some songs this becomes confusing, pointless and/or nonsense. What this album lacks is a little bit more of "Gaga" some songs are too experimental-in-the-mainstream. Naming this album "ARTPOP" was her opportunity to do something more shocking, less pop and more art, more Björk less Skrillex and more "Gypsy" less "Fashion!". It doesn't have the greatness and passion of "Fame Monster" or the fresh sound from "The Fame" nor the strength of "Born This Way" but it's not a "disaster".… Expand
  6. IvyCapettine
    Jul 11, 2014
    5
    Good album. But for Lady Gaga could be better. Her voice is magnificent and your brand is strong. But these songs are lacking a bit of originality of Gaga.
  7. BabyJane
    Mar 16, 2015
    6
    1. Aura 0.5/10
    2. Venus 10/10
    3. G.U.Y 9.5/10
    4. Sexxx Dreams 2/10
    5. Jewels n Drugs 9.5/10
    6. MANiCURE 10/10
    7. Do What U Want 9/10
    8. ARTPOP 5.5/10
    9. Swine 10/10
    10. Donatella 10/10
    11. Fashion! 0.5/10
    12. Mary Jane Holland 10/10
    13. Dope 0.5/10
    14. Gypsy 1/10
    15. Applause 2.5/10

    Highlights: Venus
    Potential singles: Do What U Want, Venus, Gypsy.
  8. Uygur
    Aug 17, 2014
    4
    That album could be Gaga's worst work, ever. It isn't inspirational, tunes are like so random. Lyrics are simply empty. If it was her debut, she would be a one-hit wonder but nothing else.
  9. MrSimial
    Nov 12, 2013
    6
    Its not a bad album. Its not a very good one either. There is not a single song on it that will stay on my playlist for longer than a month. BTW at least had some songs on it (Americano, Sheisse, Heavy Metal Lover) that I still listen too once in a while now. This one is just a MEH all the way through... still, it is way better than anything else pop related released this year from aIts not a bad album. Its not a very good one either. There is not a single song on it that will stay on my playlist for longer than a month. BTW at least had some songs on it (Americano, Sheisse, Heavy Metal Lover) that I still listen too once in a while now. This one is just a MEH all the way through... still, it is way better than anything else pop related released this year from a mainstream artist. However, by Gaga standarts, it just doesnt't make a lasting impression. what a shame… Expand
  10. giorgi
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    this album is amazing! album of the year great job gaga better than prism and bangerz this album needs grammys ARTPOP is a truely epic pop release this year, far beyond every other release by a "high class artist
  11. iloveit123
    Nov 11, 2013
    5
    Very mixed opinions on it... though I admire her creativity, the production sounds flat, almost like there are levels left out. And I don't like that she has to sing so dramatic on almost every track. Yes, it was cool when she did it on 'Bad Romance', but she doesn't always have to resort to it so much. She is a beautiful singer, she doesn't need to resort to tricks. And I really don't getVery mixed opinions on it... though I admire her creativity, the production sounds flat, almost like there are levels left out. And I don't like that she has to sing so dramatic on almost every track. Yes, it was cool when she did it on 'Bad Romance', but she doesn't always have to resort to it so much. She is a beautiful singer, she doesn't need to resort to tricks. And I really don't get why it is called 'Artpop'. However, with that said, still some surprises/complexity I like, 'Sex Dreams' rules, but a lot of the tracks are not my fave.… Expand
  12. amiro1989
    Nov 13, 2013
    5
    There's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do WhatThere's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do What You Want, etc. ARTPOP feels like an experimental rush, but doesn't feel like an actual end product. It really feels like GaGa wanted to stick so much to her theme, that she actually forgot about the music... In that sense, it feels forced, and not honest. Sticking to the ambivalence reigning between art and pop didn't do her any service: it actually made her album feel unsure, and definitely not finished... It really feels to me, like every song is not really certain of its direction. The production is interesting, that's for sure, I commend DJ White Shadow, Zedd and Madeon for the beats, but I really can't help but wonder why anybody let Venus get on the ''final'' product. Yes, Gaga produced it, but she didn't finish it. I feel there's something missing there. I can't stop thinking about the amazing vocals on Gypsy though. Really feels like the most honest song on the album, and the most beautiful one. I do not know who GaGa was trying to convince, especially by trying to make us believe that this album was done 1 year ago, when it definitely wasn't... Feels like a lot of songs were written at the last minute, or finished at the last minute.… Expand
  13. AKreviewer
    Nov 17, 2013
    4
    On this album, Lady Gaga shows herself as a pop star who has been corrupted by money and fame, which is disappointing. Though there are some catchy songs on here that are fun to listen to a few times when one is in the mood and can get stuck in some people's heads, overall, the album contains mostly recycled and unoriginal material. Lady Gaga is talented, as demonstrated by some of herOn this album, Lady Gaga shows herself as a pop star who has been corrupted by money and fame, which is disappointing. Though there are some catchy songs on here that are fun to listen to a few times when one is in the mood and can get stuck in some people's heads, overall, the album contains mostly recycled and unoriginal material. Lady Gaga is talented, as demonstrated by some of her older songs, and she may yet have things to say. Even if this may be the case, she does not showcase anything worthwhile here.… Expand
  14. backofmind
    Nov 11, 2013
    6
    Artpop is not what it was built up to be. There's a huge focus on the pop side of things, but very little focus on the art behind any of the production or lyrics. Perhaps the worst part of that is the pop side of things is not very good. Most songs feel out dated and like recycled pop/EDM/dubstep songs that would have sounded fine, had they been released 3-4 years earlier. There are hugeArtpop is not what it was built up to be. There's a huge focus on the pop side of things, but very little focus on the art behind any of the production or lyrics. Perhaps the worst part of that is the pop side of things is not very good. Most songs feel out dated and like recycled pop/EDM/dubstep songs that would have sounded fine, had they been released 3-4 years earlier. There are huge disruptions to the album's flow (Jewels N Drugs, Fashion, Dope) and the general production is noisy and poor. I'm only giving it such a high rating because there are moments that save the album from the dumpster (G.U.Y., ARTPOP, Mary Jane Holland).… Expand
  15. IkqXP
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    Definitely not the best album of Gaga, but the mesmerizing tracks such as 'Venus', or the powerful emotional severance of 'Dope', you may find the album to overall be a nice addition if you're looking for a type of dance music that's somewhat out-of the box with it's mixture of 70's-like tunes and Gagas' powerful voice.
  16. lordcycy
    Nov 16, 2013
    6
    I feel part 2 would be better; see put all the commercial stuff on this one and she said the part 2 would be more experimental, so I am pretty optimistic since this is already a bit far from regular mainstream pop. I would rule out probably a lot of the songs. Mostly the verses are pretty decent, but the chorus are too often very very cliché. Anyway, she has to sell if she wants to makeI feel part 2 would be better; see put all the commercial stuff on this one and she said the part 2 would be more experimental, so I am pretty optimistic since this is already a bit far from regular mainstream pop. I would rule out probably a lot of the songs. Mostly the verses are pretty decent, but the chorus are too often very very cliché. Anyway, she has to sell if she wants to make something great for part 2. I CANNOT WAIT FOR PART2
    Highlights Aura, Venus, Dope, Mary Jane Holland
    Hilarious Donatella
    To erase from iPod: Jewel N' Drugs, MANiCURE (the pun is horrible...), Applause    … Expand
  17. Muddsjr
    Feb 11, 2014
    6
    The album is indeed a disappointment in that Gaga fails to live up to her great plan to 'bond art and pop together'. The album itself, isn't an entire masterpiece either, but nor is it a bad album. Art-pop is in fact, Gaga's greatest album by way of the speed, the restlessness and the power to each and every song, it's obviously the working mind of a determined, energized person in fullThe album is indeed a disappointment in that Gaga fails to live up to her great plan to 'bond art and pop together'. The album itself, isn't an entire masterpiece either, but nor is it a bad album. Art-pop is in fact, Gaga's greatest album by way of the speed, the restlessness and the power to each and every song, it's obviously the working mind of a determined, energized person in full ignition. But perhaps in the future, Gaga needs to consider not over-determining her up coming albums, and getting all the fans hopes up, and simply, like most singers do these days, announce her up-coming albums, and then be done with it.… Expand
  18. ilikekpop
    Jan 31, 2014
    5
    I just find this album quite disappointing, sure theres awesome songs such as venus and gypsy but there is just too much fillers for me. Bad promo on top of the fact it was bigged up to end, we ended up with a bland lead single and video and then months of singles being changed, and hardly any decent promo, the artpop era is flopping.... she needs to put out venus or gypsy because dwuw isI just find this album quite disappointing, sure theres awesome songs such as venus and gypsy but there is just too much fillers for me. Bad promo on top of the fact it was bigged up to end, we ended up with a bland lead single and video and then months of singles being changed, and hardly any decent promo, the artpop era is flopping.... she needs to put out venus or gypsy because dwuw is a mess of a song, I feel like I was the only one who was bored by it. even so GAGA! come on youre better than this… Expand
  19. ArchiOshawott
    Feb 20, 2014
    5
    Opinions. More than anything else, this album has done a very good job of extracting people's opinions, from those who love it, to those who would never allow their ears to experience this again. Lady Gaga released 'Artpop' in the same year Katy Perry released her own new material, while Miley Cyrus spearheaded her own attack on the charts.

    The one thing connecting them all? None of    Opinions. More than anything else, this album has done a very good job of extracting people's opinions, from those who love it, to those who would never allow their ears to experience this again. Lady Gaga released 'Artpop' in the same year Katy Perry released her own new material, while Miley Cyrus spearheaded her own attack on the charts.

    The one thing connecting them all? None of them released their full potential.

    Gaga manages to emerge as the most confident artist, with 15 very contrasting tracks, but it's a hit-and-miss affair. What cannot be denied, however, is her voice. Throughout tracks 'Mary Jane Holland', 'Do What U Want' and 'Swine', her soaring and wildly differentiating vocals adds a vital layer to the entire project, and her ease at transcending between vulnerable and outright vocal beast can only be admired. 'Jewels & Drugs' is particularly interesting, with TI, Too Short and Twista lending their talents to the song, which proves successful. 'Artpop', the title track, leads the listener down a dark path, it's off-hand beats, aided by Gaga's voice, gently eroding their expectation of the same old song structure, and is a personal favorite of mine.

    'Aura', 'G.U.Y', 'Donatella' and 'Dope' fall short in this company, and this is where my biggest concern with 'Artpop' arises. For me, these songs prove just too experimental, with not enough of Stephanie Germonotta's own personal stamp. Her voice, and her direction, seem buried, at least in comparison to the other (great) tracks, while 'Do What U Want' evokes no emotional response for me whatsoever, regardless of her voice.

    Back to the point of this review: Opinions. You will listen to Artpop, and you will either love it or hate it. There seems to be an unusually strong negative response regarding this album, but it depends on each individual's taste. In my view, Gaga still has a way to go before she releases an album that will truly revolutionize music, and the mediocre tracks on 'Artpop' prevents her from doing so.    … Expand
  20. samueI
    Apr 23, 2014
    5
    There's a couple of decent songs in this album. That's it. That's all I can say. She really disappoints me with this ARTPOP thing, she talked big and gave us a trashy album.
  21. lawi9ne
    May 27, 2014
    6
    Comparing to her previous works, ARTPOP stands alone. Lady Gaga wanted to make it like a performance (with an opening act and applause in the end), but I think that she could make it a little bit better by bringing more ART or musical styles she's famous for.
    Of course, there are some songs that show us how hard she's been working the past 2 years prior the album's release (G.U.Y., Sexxx    Comparing to her previous works, ARTPOP stands alone. Lady Gaga wanted to make it like a performance (with an opening act and applause in the end), but I think that she could make it a little bit better by bringing more ART or musical styles she's famous for.
    Of course, there are some songs that show us how hard she's been working the past 2 years prior the album's release (G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, DWUW, Artpop, MANiCURE, Swine, Gypsy and Applause); but the other part of what was meant to be the story of "How ART Met POP" is like an old Hollywood cliche, and sometimes you find yourself asking what kind of ART she's bringing to Pop Culture in these songs.
    Yes, no one is perfect and even the greatest people make the silliest mistakes, but when we talk about such a revolutionary artist like Lady Gaga, we mean that she is a perfectionist and always tries to make everything brilliant (she's said about it hundred times).

    So I hope that ARTPOP: Act II will be in same matter that The Fame Monster and Born This Way were.    … Expand
  22. LuizFelipe
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in general the album is very interesting , but would be better if it had songs like Donatella and Fashion! who left the least interesting album ... Venus , Applause and manicures are the best ...… Expand
  23. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    6
    its my least favorite gaga's album, its kinda of mess, there are really great songs on it like "venus", "GUY", "dope" and "gypsy", but there are so many bad songs :/
  24. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    4
    Sonically interesting but too grandiose to stay grounded. Gaga aimed for the stars, achieved liftoff, and immedietly got stuck in a boring limbo above the clouds.
  25. orengue
    Jul 30, 2017
    5
    ARTPOP is an electronic and electropop album, that made Gaga a better artist. For me the best songs of ARTPOP are Applause, Dope and Mary Jane Holland. But the album does not have a feeling of good quality and it seems that Gaga made it in a hurry. It is great that it has 15 songs, but I heard a lot of filler material
  26. Rafaeeel
    Jun 10, 2017
    5
    Pra mim é um álbum extremamente forte em batidas, e eu sinceramente não gosto muito disso, então não foi muito do meu agrado. Porém esse conceito que a Gaga queria de "Art" e "pop" pra mim foi alcançado, no geral é um bom trabalho. Minha faixa favorita é Venus, e minha faixa que eu não gostei foi Swine.
  27. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    5
    ARTPOP’s music is at least more three-dimensional. Modern EDM and ’80s synthpop are the dominant influences, meaning songs explode with rubbery keyboards, digital zaps, insistent beats, and manipulated vocals. “Applause” is equal parts Teutonic techno and Grace Jones; “Gypsy” starts with simple piano and blooms into a high-energy electro anthem; and “Sexxx Dreams” has a breathy synthpopARTPOP’s music is at least more three-dimensional. Modern EDM and ’80s synthpop are the dominant influences, meaning songs explode with rubbery keyboards, digital zaps, insistent beats, and manipulated vocals. “Applause” is equal parts Teutonic techno and Grace Jones; “Gypsy” starts with simple piano and blooms into a high-energy electro anthem; and “Sexxx Dreams” has a breathy synthpop chorus and rattling funk accents. Still, Gaga’s weird streak comes through—the record also has raging electric guitars (the Adele-goes-wild “Manicure”), sparkly R&B electro (the R. Kelly-featuring “Do What U Want”) and Sun Ra quotes (“Venus”). EDM stalwarts Infected Mushroom even collaborate with Gaga on “Aura” for a hiccuping disco hopscotch.… Expand
  28. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    6
    The entire concept for this is so pretentious that it looks embarassing. The entire record looks like discarded tracks from her "The Fame+Monster" CD. I would add that it has even pretentiousness on the album cover. Why waste so much art to make delibaretely stupid material? It has a few good songs that lacks originality and creativity. Gaga, are you ok? I don't think so...it gets worseThe entire concept for this is so pretentious that it looks embarassing. The entire record looks like discarded tracks from her "The Fame+Monster" CD. I would add that it has even pretentiousness on the album cover. Why waste so much art to make delibaretely stupid material? It has a few good songs that lacks originality and creativity. Gaga, are you ok? I don't think so...it gets worse when you think that this is the same woman that made The Fame (2008) and Born This Way (2011) just two years ago.… Expand
  29. Wintersteban
    Sep 7, 2019
    5
    Gaga se queda sin una idea clara para su tercer album y termina perdiendo su esencia para pasar a ser una artista pop mas del monton y reciclando viejas ideas.
  30. Izanglez
    Jun 7, 2020
    5
    Only 3 memorable songs. This would not be good even in 2013 when it was released. You can dance to it, and I love Gaga, but this album is not it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 7, 2014
    60
    The melodies here are fine, they do a job, but nothing backs up Gag's Warholian rhetoric or scales the barmy heights of Bad Romance. [Jan 2014, p.116]
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 26, 2013
    60
    While it’s stronger than the messy ‘Born This Way’, Artpop feels little more culture-quaking than a good collection of fun, silly, well-crafted pop songs.
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  3. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Nov 22, 2013
    50
    This is two albums in a row now that were basically a bit boring, and she needs to sort it out soonish please.
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