ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. justachair
    Apr 21, 2014
    6
    Lady Gaga caused lots of hype upon the release of this album. Fans were waiting for yet another utterly bizarre dance-worthy experience only mother monster can provide. While ARTPOP delivers just that, it also feels significantly less personal and down-to-earth than its previous album, Born This Way, and takes us back to the glossy and sugary dumb pop songs of The Fame.
    The album opens up    Lady Gaga caused lots of hype upon the release of this album. Fans were waiting for yet another utterly bizarre dance-worthy experience only mother monster can provide. While ARTPOP delivers just that, it also feels significantly less personal and down-to-earth than its previous album, Born This Way, and takes us back to the glossy and sugary dumb pop songs of The Fame.
    The album opens up with "Aura", a ridiculous controversial wanna-be song that is so full of Zedd power (Previous DJ and Producer White Shadow is now gone) that it can be called his song instead of hers. Venus is another bizarre, quasi-sexy song about, well, penises and anuses, and the album continues with sex related songs like "Sexxx Dreams" "G.U.Y (Girl Under You)" and the maybe most delightful of all "Do What U Want" featuring long-time gone R. Kelly. The songs are catchy and dance-worthy, but they miss to hit the note of connection the artist achieved with their so-called little monsters in previous albums. The highlights, though, are the ones that feel more close to the heart of the performer, like the feel-good "Gypsy", the instant hit "Applause", and the best song of the album, the melancholic and beautiful "Dope".
    ARTPOP is an album about sex for the most part. It is certainly kinky, with its weird beats and extreme lyrics. ARTPOP claims to be inspired by Warhol, but I can see that Gaga went for the popular choice here. It is not the best album the singer has on her discography, as it is fun, but lacks consistency or overall the oomph the amazing Born This Way had.    … Expand
  2. ManoSarmento
    Dec 18, 2013
    6
    um album até bom, mas não merece o nome que tem já que Arte em forma de música pode ser vista apenas no Born This Way quando se tratamos da Gaga. A única música válida realmente pra ser chamada de Pop Art Venus. O resto...
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. arvintaylor138
    Feb 18, 2014
    6
    The only way to explain this album is to link it to a rollercoaster. The first four tracks are quite good, until Jewels 'N' Drugs, then the album goes up and down and before the album leads to an embarrassing end, the final two tracks somehow save it.
    Best Track: Gypsy.
  11. 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
  12. warrenworld
    May 4, 2014
    6
    Is ARTPOP even worthy of being called ART? No. It does however contain a few sparks of brilliance, as well as a string of consistency toward right at the end.
  13. caiotemon
    May 14, 2014
    6
    The problem with ARTPOP is that it was marketed as revolutionary when it's just an average album. It's an Ok album. Has some great songs, some terrible ones and some you're indifferent to. It's not like a reinvention of Pop(or any style of music, tho) and that was what killed the album. It HAD to be revolutionary to meet our expectations and it just wasn't, but it wasn't a pop mistake likeThe problem with ARTPOP is that it was marketed as revolutionary when it's just an average album. It's an Ok album. Has some great songs, some terrible ones and some you're indifferent to. It's not like a reinvention of Pop(or any style of music, tho) and that was what killed the album. It HAD to be revolutionary to meet our expectations and it just wasn't, but it wasn't a pop mistake like some critics say.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. ahmedimran
    Oct 22, 2015
    6
    Expect much MUCH more after Born this Way, BTW was one of the best records of all time and after that i expected much more especially with the hype that was created. But i don't think there was a SINGLE track which deserves recommendation. Venus was probably better but that was probably it.Was very disappointed with Gaga's effort.Maybe next time!
  18. 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 :/
  19. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    6
    Lady Gaga's ARTPOP is a huge, somehow ambitious project. The production work here is quite colorful, expanding and explosive - which, for the most part can't be said about Gaga's performances. Yes, there is quite a satisfying amount of well-composed pop songs here that could easily stuck with the listener, hadn't there been so many mixed feelings rolling around. It is her most explosive,Lady Gaga's ARTPOP is a huge, somehow ambitious project. The production work here is quite colorful, expanding and explosive - which, for the most part can't be said about Gaga's performances. Yes, there is quite a satisfying amount of well-composed pop songs here that could easily stuck with the listener, hadn't there been so many mixed feelings rolling around. It is her most explosive, well produced and strange release yet, but also her messiest, most tiresome album as well. As great as some of the deeper cuts may be, it is the first half of the tracklisting that contains the most cohesive moments, and in the long run, the whole experience steadily becomes more and more compromised by the hyper colorful instrumentals and huge beats (never mind the horrible lyrics). Had it used some trimming in the seemingly endless tracklisting, ARTPOP could be a very successful pop record, both comercially and... yes, artistically as well.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sus letras son muy vacías, en applause noté una diferencia, en artpop también. En Aura se demora mucho para empezar. Venus es muy buena pero se nota que es relleno. Artpop es muy repetitivo su ritmo aunque la letra la salva. Swine parece soundtrack de Geometric Dash, pero vacío y repetitivo. Manicure, G.U.Y y Applause son las mejores de todo el álbum. Mis expectativas cayeron ya que ella misma dijo que sería el álbum del siglo pero no fue lo que esperaba.… Expand
  22. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    It's no instant classic, then, but neither is it the calamity that some have foreseen, being a typically mixed Gaga outing with some ludicrous highs, questionable digressions and plenty of not-unpleasant filler. «ARTPOP» wants to hide that it doesn’t have much to say. Not a great pop album, then, but certainly the product of a great pop star. She remains singularly compelling and lovableIt's no instant classic, then, but neither is it the calamity that some have foreseen, being a typically mixed Gaga outing with some ludicrous highs, questionable digressions and plenty of not-unpleasant filler. «ARTPOP» wants to hide that it doesn’t have much to say. Not a great pop album, then, but certainly the product of a great pop star. She remains singularly compelling and lovable as a celebrity, even if her records don't always match up to her outsized persona. Even at their worst, they only prove that the art is sometimes unworthy of the artist.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    5
    Durante la era Born This Way, Gaga fue capaz de reinventarse como artista, recrear el pop, hacer música pegajosa, relevante, memorable, pero ahora Gaga se ha ido por otros lares que no han resultado en lo que ni sus fans ni la gente en general esperaba.
  27. marcelcheyenne
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    Gaga pulls off some truly great songs once more, my favourites being Aura, Venus and Artpop. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is truly mediocre, repetitive and lacks a sense of coherency. Especially the rap disturbed me; doesn't seem to suit her.. Apart from the songs I mentioned I feel "Artpop" hasn't truly been realized and it's a shame to see Gaga use her greatest asset, portrayingGaga pulls off some truly great songs once more, my favourites being Aura, Venus and Artpop. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is truly mediocre, repetitive and lacks a sense of coherency. Especially the rap disturbed me; doesn't seem to suit her.. Apart from the songs I mentioned I feel "Artpop" hasn't truly been realized and it's a shame to see Gaga use her greatest asset, portraying herself as a performance artist, so blandly. Hope the next album will be a comeback with the same drive as The Fame and Born This Way!… Expand
  28. TheChiefBennist
    Dec 24, 2013
    5
    I expected more, while "Applause" and "Do What U Want" are both decent,the rest is just forgetfully annoying. Also, nice cover, I'm sure parents will love their children looking at it. Overall very disappointing effort from one of the better pop stars on the scene.Do better next time,Gaga
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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
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  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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