ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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8.0

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  1. jyuhong
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Her best album, you can hear something special if you carefully. Picked: Do What U Want, Dope, Gypsy
  2. TheIgnacioL
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un disco totalmente adelantado a su época eso es Artpop... (Quizás unos 8 años)… Expand
  3. aioria_dc
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Justicia para ARTPOP!!! es un buen álbum, tiene buenas canciones, tal vez no todas pero definitivamente es un buen álbum, adelantado a su época
  4. Krystalize
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This is probably one of Gaga’s best albums to date. I love every single song of it.
  5. Luisca
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Este álbum explora la música en combinación con el arte, brindando un deleite musical.te lleva a toda clase de sonido y suena formidable.
  6. HausOfSeaGypsy
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    One of the most iconic pieces of work done by an artist. Truly ahead of it’s time.
  7. LPiers
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    It is just uplifting. You have to dance and sing along. My Daily Powerboost
  8. Ladygagarahrah
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST ALBUM ITS SO GOOD AND IT CAME BACK TO THE CHARTS 8 years later and it’s so pop and could be able to dance it… Expand
  9. Azaul_rdzzzz
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    lo amoooo es perfecto, la combinacion de todo lo hace mas unico y lo que intento representar gaga me encantaa
  10. Riosandav
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Es algo diferente, algo fresco.
    Definitivamente puedes ver el arte en su producción.
  11. georgembm19
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es magnífico, una joya de la música pop experimental que ciertamente estuvo adelantada a su tiempo, ARTPOP nos muestra el verdadero potencial del pop pues este género puede ser mas que música dance con el único fin de ser un producto de marketing pues el pop también puede ser arte si sus exponentes le restan importancia al éxito comercial y se enfocan en ser fieles a su creatividad e inspiración sin esperar que esta sea un éxito o sea aclamada por "la crítica profesional" pues al final lo importante es dejar tu huella en el arte cosa wue Lady Gaga hace con cada uno de sus trabajos no solo musicales.

    Lleno de canciones audaces "Jewels N' Drugs" es la que destaca como la mas experimental de todas pues esta pieza musical se despega por completo de la típica estructura musical que caracteriza a la música pop, si para algunos al principio pareciera ser totalmente arritmica en realidad este track es una obra maestra energética y un ejemplo de la verdadera capacidad que la música pop puede alcanzar.

    Siendo ARTPOP una recopilación de múltiples estilos con el objetivo de mostrar que el pop puede ser lo que sea lo vuelve un álbum lleno de variedad capaz de crear una revolución musical con su tan esperado volumen 2.    … Expand
  12. BioRosita
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This is the album of the milleniun, Gaga hizo arte con su dolor, es una auténtica maravilla pop.
  13. Luisgonzales17
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    "Justice For ARTPOP The album of the millennium"
    Es tan agradable escuchar este album la sensacion que puede sentir el oyente es unica, disfrutable de principio a fin
  14. Erikacardoz
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Sure an magical album, and today continue being amazing, a beautiful mesagge we love so much
  15. Dannyhoz
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This is one of the Lady Gaga's best creations. ARTPOP has a whole concept that covers many interesting topics in addition to a bit of her life. Their sounds and melodies were always ahead of their time but truly each song is a masterpiece, it's lyrics have a great meaning and the production is amazing that deserves to be appreciated. She is a genius.
  16. Diordelgaga
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!!!! The critics are stupid great work. Love the rave feel to it such a pop art piece Gaga can do anything and I hope this gets more recognition… Expand
  17. Miniccino
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    this album was so ahead of it’s time and truly her best work. point blank period.
  18. Sasha_ionic
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    The fact that it took 7 years for general public to appreciate this album, says a lot about how ahead of its time it was with it's heavy EDM sound, great concepts. You can really feel how personal this album is to it's creator. 2013 was a big year for female pop, it's very sad that people decided to make Lady Gaga the odd one out. Its not fair.
  19. rodxfc
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In only can say this album save my life, this album its like the greatest thing in one thing… Expand
  20. Googzie
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing album all aboard, it has excelent tracks and such a powerful artistic force, we could belong together, artpop!
  21. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen… Expand
  22. ana-stasius
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Gaga's most experimental album, easily beating the ambitious Born This Way, ARTPOP is a masterpiece in its own world of pop, hyperpop, and every other category it falls into. ARTPOP is easily Gaga's best work, and definitely deserving of its gradually earned "fan favourite" status.
  23. Mariana_777
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Un álbum adelantado a su tiempo, nuncs dejaré de pensarlo, es tan bueno y me alegra que hoy en dia esté obteniendo el reconocimiento que merece
  24. adamhatesyou
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! Very experimental, and that is what makes the album special.
  25. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    10
    I'm still waiting for act 2. It's really different from her first 2 albums but in a good way.
  26. purpleteardrops
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    This album is way ahead of its time, it's a shame people are discovering that it is sensational only now after so long but well, ARTPOP is still timeless, futuristic and ingenious. Thank you Lady Gaga for one of the best albums of 2013 (and all of pop).
  27. SandyMusi
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Say what you want about this album, Gaga was definitely ahead of its time. Although not as amazing as her previous album, she took experimental albums into a new kind. It still has those songs that we thought 8 years ago were "weird" but they hit so much now than ever. This album itself is a cultural reset and i thank Lady Gaga very much for releasing this album. It is not the album we hadSay what you want about this album, Gaga was definitely ahead of its time. Although not as amazing as her previous album, she took experimental albums into a new kind. It still has those songs that we thought 8 years ago were "weird" but they hit so much now than ever. This album itself is a cultural reset and i thank Lady Gaga very much for releasing this album. It is not the album we had wanted, but we needed and I'm so glad that it still holds up to this day.… Expand
  28. Corcho
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    El único álbum bueno de esta pseudo artista, es simplemente increíble. Ojalá vea ARTPOP ACT II.
  29. kpopatiny8
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    A whole masterpiece. Took more than 7 years for the world to start appreciating and understanding Artpop. Truly ahead of its time. Hoping for Artpop Act II in the future.
  30. ZVAVIE
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    JUSTICE FOR ARTPOP. Absolutely legendary, Bonkers, off the wall, and FkN ICONICCC LuvV. The hate stemmed from gaga not being Bjork Enough but who could ever this is like the perfect mix of Crazy but approachable, controlled chaos if u will. If u went out of ur way to hate this album u gave free reign to the blandest unseasoned boring pop girls like adele and sia literal old ladies cryingJUSTICE FOR ARTPOP. Absolutely legendary, Bonkers, off the wall, and FkN ICONICCC LuvV. The hate stemmed from gaga not being Bjork Enough but who could ever this is like the perfect mix of Crazy but approachable, controlled chaos if u will. If u went out of ur way to hate this album u gave free reign to the blandest unseasoned boring pop girls like adele and sia literal old ladies crying about back pain lol to take over. Anyways Stream G.U.Y, Jewels N DruGs, Aura, SeXxX Dreams, Swine, And Do what u Want (even tho its kinda sus it slaps) and the bridge in MJH where gaga is beamed up by JESUS AND THE HOLOGRAMS Ugh ur fave could NVRRRR and cancel ManIcure, Gypsy and applause. K bye luvv… Expand
  31. starcrossed
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe. it’s the reason why I wake up, the reason why I eat, the reason why I live. it’s everything that gives me energy, everything that gives me strength, everything that i’ve ever wanted.
  32. Ifritt
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico e Futurístico!
    Incrível como o álbum envelheceu como um bom vinho mesmo bebendo da fonte do EDM (onde foi bastante utilizado em 2013) podendo se tornar datado, mas a produção conseguiu se sobressair da mesmice por ser muito ousado e Experimental para a época. Se o álbum fosse lançado hoje em dia eu duvido que ele teria uma nota inferior à 85/100
    Simply Fantastic    Simplesmente fantástico e Futurístico!
    Incrível como o álbum envelheceu como um bom vinho mesmo bebendo da fonte do EDM (onde foi bastante utilizado em 2013) podendo se tornar datado, mas a produção conseguiu se sobressair da mesmice por ser muito ousado e Experimental para a época. Se o álbum fosse lançado hoje em dia eu duvido que ele teria uma nota inferior à 85/100

    Simply Fantastic and Futuristic! Amazing how the album aged like a good wine even drinking from the EDM fountain (where it was widely used in 2013) and could become dated, but the production managed to stand out from the sameness for being very bold and Experimental for the time. If the album were released today I doubt it would have a grade below 85/100 DANCE SEX ART POP
    TECH    … Expand
  33. astrol
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I think it has been just visionary and ahed of its time. The electronic power it shows is amazing.
  34. anthony062206
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
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  35. Jorlind
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such an underrated album ahead of her time. With powerfull beats, take us to another and futuristic planet when the art is pop.
  36. jomari18
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    completely misunderstood, this is art in electronic music. definitely a masterpiece
  37. Sceibe
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    People just don’t do albums like this anymore and the fact that this album is underrated is a true crime!! One of the best albums of all time hands Dawn
  38. Rabituin
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This is Gaga's best album. No competition.
    Gypsy is her best song. FIGHT ME
  39. tommyhub
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Ecstatic, loud, pretentious, & above all, rebellious. It’s a dynamic work of art, with features of electronic-pop, glam rock, R&B, EDM, dubstep, industrial, etc. It’s somehow cohesive, considering it’s a very explosive album. The production is truly outstanding. A masterpiece.
  40. Matias8
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se atrevió a hacer un álbum experimental que le salió increíble aunque el mundo no lo haya apreciado en su momento, no me puedo sacar de la cabeza Mary Jane Holland, siempre que escucho Applause quiero bailar, Venus me trasporta a un planeta nuevo en el que experimento sensaciones extrañas pero agradables, Aura me vuelve loco, G.U.Y. hace que quiera ir a una discoteca a pesar de que no frecuento esos lugares, Sexxx Dreams hace que quiera tener sexo desenfrenado y así podría seguir, pero no quiero alargar mucho esto.… Expand
  41. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Gaga's best album to date. A criminally underrated record which deserves so much better. Fantastic.
  42. Alyssongr
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Álbum injustiçado, que envelheceu como vinho,possui composições impecáveis e um ótimo repertório. Nota 10
  43. littlemonster91
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just amazing. It is an album that was so criticized by the fans but we all know that this is a masterpiece!!!… Expand
  44. madonnastan33
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    I give it a 10 for a very simple reason: there's nothing out there that sounds like it.
    It's a very good example of sophisticated and refined EDM-pop. Just the opening track Aura already features many moments of heightened ecstasy once it ventures in the wobbly bridge where scatting beats meet fuzzy vocals.
    I happen to be very neutral about Venus and G.U.Y. I don't hate the tracks, but I    I give it a 10 for a very simple reason: there's nothing out there that sounds like it.
    It's a very good example of sophisticated and refined EDM-pop. Just the opening track Aura already features many moments of heightened ecstasy once it ventures in the wobbly bridge where scatting beats meet fuzzy vocals.
    I happen to be very neutral about Venus and G.U.Y. I don't hate the tracks, but I also don't see why so many people go head over heels for them.
    The true highlights are on the later part of the album. Fashion!, though hated by many, is actually a very well-crafted anthem alluding to the refuge of projections. Gaga has mentioned many times how she always felt like a superstar, and her fashion reflected that. There's too much complexity lying behind the seemingly shallow lyrics, and a lot of it can be boiled down to queer identity. It's a song about liberation, about uplifting yourself when no one else does, and it is my personal favorite.
    Mary Jane Holland, in terms of sound, is pure bliss. The lyrics are campy and playful, but they do extend on the commentary on fame Gaga did many years back. In here we see Gaga finding joy in anonymity. Being able to finally let out her wild side when embodying a persona. It has even more layers once you put into account that Gaga herself is a persona of Stefani, and how even Gaga has to sometimes escape from being herself to be free.
    Gypsy is what Chromatica went on to be. A supercut of Gaga's whole career. In here, we see the joy her artistry brings, but also the pain. The duality of pain and beauty are perfectly underlined in the upbeat instrumental coalescing wonderfully with the gritty lyrics.
    Though Dope and Applause are great tracks, I don't feel like they truly have a place in the sound channeled in all the other tracks.
    I love ARTPOP, even if the stans might have ruined it for me.    … Expand
  45. VMJC
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me encanto este album personalmente es mi album favorito y solo digo que es una masterpiece !!!… Expand
  46. Euglena50
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Lady Gaga's best album by light years. ARTPOP proves to be an amazing record by the one and only very talented Lady Gaga. Although some people may disagree with me, I firmly believe this album has her best production yet!
  47. MSHOUR
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Still her best album to date - it remains unmatched! This just shows how the media will derail you even if you make good music
  48. Ice_scream_
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS ART
  49. piscesboy
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    ARTPOP is life. I discovered this album lately and it has been amazing. And it's 2022. For an album from 2013. Surely ahead its time.
  50. eduqlo
    May 28, 2022
    10
    It's 2022, and if someone tell me "artpop is turning 10 next year" I would genuinely call them a liar. Compared to Roar (Katy Perry's 2013 single) this entire album has aged like wine. It's so catchy and the experimental electro pop featured just has me enamored. 10/10 to this fab, blonde, skinny album.
  51. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This album was literally so miss understood back in 2013. Its such an amazing record and deserves much more. might even be one of gaga's best albums today.
  52. mattemattematte
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    literally the best album of ALL TIME… the production, the lyrics, everything about this album is 10/10
  53. GagaHM
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ARTPOP, is truly lady gaga's best album to date. I practically grew up with this album, it's just way too good it deserves more.
  54. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    ARTPOP was ahead of it's time, of any time... and ARTPOP was revolution of pop.
  55. Ben_riddle08
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Un álbum en el que Lady Gaga se animó a incursionar en una electrónica más experimental y efusiva. No hay tanta cohesión en el sonido general del álbum, pero aún así es arriesgado e innovador.
  56. joserpemgland
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    ARTPOP was always destined to be ahead of its time - misunderstood upon release - but 8 years later, and we understand. 10/10.
  57. Alphon
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This record is amazing. I can't stand the mixed or negative reviews this album gets when compared to the artistical "crap" that was released by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus or anybody else. The entire album is written, (co-)produced and "done" by the artist not by a dozen of different songwriters or producers per track.… Expand
  58. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This Album was slept on and is just a masterpiece, Gypsy should have got music video treatment and im still holding out hope for an ARTPOP PT2
  59. JaySWang
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This is so underrate for ARTPOP! remember write letters in capital! I love this album so much!
  60. Gabrielhfr
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente uma vergonha a nota dos críticos para essa obra prima. Lady Gaga se mostrando novamente ser uma gigante artista visionária. O ARTPOP nunca fica velho, passa -se anos e anos as faixas nunca ficam velhas ou ultrapassadas. A Gaga transcendeu com esse álbum e mostrou ser uma das melhores artista da indústria. Lady Gaga VERSÁTIL!, se encaixa em qualquer estilo musical,tendo umaSimplesmente uma vergonha a nota dos críticos para essa obra prima. Lady Gaga se mostrando novamente ser uma gigante artista visionária. O ARTPOP nunca fica velho, passa -se anos e anos as faixas nunca ficam velhas ou ultrapassadas. A Gaga transcendeu com esse álbum e mostrou ser uma das melhores artista da indústria. Lady Gaga VERSÁTIL!, se encaixa em qualquer estilo musical,tendo uma performance invejável em tudo que se propõe a fazer.… Expand
  61. landon1g0818
    May 7, 2023
    10
    such a masterpiece of an album. i truly love gaga so much. despite what people say about this album/era, it is one of her best
  62. Akoden777
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    Honestly I loved the whole album. It's one of my favourites along with BTW & Fame Monster.
    It was so underrated when it first came out, then it did amazing years later as one of the most listened to albums in 2021 I believe. The whole thing is just amazing and I was happy Lady Gaga was doing something completely in her vision.
  63. has4455
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    it’s such a good album so much replay value adore it and i dont get why ppl don’t love it it’s a MASTERPIECE
  64. Trisha_Paytus
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    I love gaga and this is her best album. The best song are: aura, Venus, GUY, artpop, DWUW, swine and dope. She is sooo talented and i hope, artpop act II will come
  65. taerisx
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Aura: ★★★★
    Venus:★★★★★
    G.U.Y:★★★★
    Sexxx Dreams: ★★★★★
    Jewel N' Drugs: ★
    MANiCURE:★★★
    Do What U Want: ★★★
    ARTPOP:★★★★★
    Swine:★★★
    Donatella:★★★
    Fashion!:★★★★
    Mary Jane Holland: ★★
    Dope:★★★★★
    Gypsy:★★★★★
    Applause: ★★★★★
    This album changed my life...
  66. lucascatto
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Without a doubt, the album was way ahead of its time. Solid work, well done.
  67. YZJay
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    One of the most interesting albums to come out in 2013, negative reviews are expected but seems to be influenced by writers' opinion about the artist.
    Artpop is loud, fun, simple and brilliant. Chromesthesia has me feeling a colorful candy like music, mindless most of the time but blissful.
    Aura is a freakishly ridiculous song about of her artistry, with traces of Bad Romance dotted    One of the most interesting albums to come out in 2013, negative reviews are expected but seems to be influenced by writers' opinion about the artist.
    Artpop is loud, fun, simple and brilliant. Chromesthesia has me feeling a colorful candy like music, mindless most of the time but blissful.
    Aura is a freakishly ridiculous song about of her artistry, with traces of Bad Romance dotted here and there, the album starts strong, getting crazier the further I go.
    Venus gives fans a bit of nostalgia echoing songs from The Fame, the lyrics "Don't you know my ass is famous!?" might be the most memorable line of the whole album.
    G.U.Y. and Sexxx Dreams disappointingly feel like fillers on the album as a whole, though they are very good songs on their own, catchy with killer choruses, they fail to make an impression like the first two songs.
    Jewels n' Drugs, despite it's Hip-Hop influenced production, in the end it still feels like a pop song, her courage to dabble in Hip-Hop is commending, creating a
    Manicure is the loudest and wildest song here, barely sticking to a central structure. The outro is epic, transitioning to the next song with dignity.
    Do What U Want is the highlight of the middle part of the album. like Jewels, Lady Gaga is found dabbling in a different genre from most of her music, she and Kelly sing of fame and sex with straightforward lyrics, no poetry here but it works.
    Artpop and Swine both also feel like fillers. Although many may argue that Swine is a song worth of note, it is, but explosive and mindless it may be I find Lady Gaga once again playing safe with typical pop songs. Artpop was a personal favorite, but after a few listens it fell into the category of songs that would be ignored in a play through.
    Donatella and Fashion has Lady Gaga singing about fashion again after her song with Heidi Montag "Fashion", and overall does miles better than the first incarnation of "Fashion". She name'checks less brands this time, focusing more on the lifestyle, ultimately making her less amateuristic. But, compared to the whole album, Donatella and Fashion marks the lowest point the album in terms of sonic impact and overall fun-ness.
    Mary Jane Holland and Dope both sing of drugs but do so in different ways. one confesses her love for it while the other sings about her mixed feelings toward it. Mary Jane Holland is an above average pop song, catchy enough but not suitable to be a single. Dope however is interesting. the most emotional and personal song of the album, using only what seems to be just three instruments, her powerful voice is highlighted here, screaming the lyrics towards the end of the song,
    Gypsy is the most beautiful original song Lady Gaga has ever sung, it's hard to describe it with my limited English. She sings of her experience travelling the world without a home, like a gypsy. The chorus soars higher than anything she's sung, her voice warm and strong, giving the song a happier tone than the rest of the album. Shouting out geographical names in the end touched a lot of her international fans, she even managed to sneak in to mention her faux German in a previous song. If this songs ever becomes a single, critics will single this out as a high point of her artistry.
    The album ends with Applause, which seems appropriate. The media has dissected this song already, I don't think I can add another perspective by now.
    Overall, Artpop is a masterpiece, it has it's highs and lows but it successfully differentiates itself from the nauseatingly generic pop albums these days. If this were Lady Gaga's first album, there wouldn't be this much negativity towards the album as most people tend to judge an artist's work based on the the artist's qualities rather than the quality of the work itself.    … Expand
  68. InMusic
    May 3, 2015
    9
    ARTPOP is a strange balancing act between what Gaga wanted to make and what her fans wanted her to make. The concept was very ambitious and even a bit pretentious and only sometimes accomplished.That being said, ARTPOP is a fresh, new chapter in Gaga's eclectic discography, containing some of her best songs to date. It's also a clear move away from pure pop music and a rebellious musicalARTPOP is a strange balancing act between what Gaga wanted to make and what her fans wanted her to make. The concept was very ambitious and even a bit pretentious and only sometimes accomplished.That being said, ARTPOP is a fresh, new chapter in Gaga's eclectic discography, containing some of her best songs to date. It's also a clear move away from pure pop music and a rebellious musical experiment.… Expand
  69. bobbyman46
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    It's like she took a mix of her sound from The Fame and a little bit of Born This Way, and it works fantastically. WARNING: It is VERY heavy on the Pop sound so I would not recommend this if you're not the biggest fan of pop.
  70. crunchycelery
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP probably fell short of most of our expectations. We could sit around and talk forever about what ARTPOP isn’t. But what it IS, is a decent record. Feeling less of a mixed bag than Born This Way, the sounds and quality of these songs read more cohesively than on it’s predecessor. ARTPOP is essentially one giant electronic dance pop album. And for every experimental verse is a HUGEARTPOP probably fell short of most of our expectations. We could sit around and talk forever about what ARTPOP isn’t. But what it IS, is a decent record. Feeling less of a mixed bag than Born This Way, the sounds and quality of these songs read more cohesively than on it’s predecessor. ARTPOP is essentially one giant electronic dance pop album. And for every experimental verse is a HUGE pop chorus. (As exhibited by “Aura” and “Venus”). There’s variety to Gaga’s vocal delivery, while often displaying a throatier bellow (As exhibited by “MANiCURE”, “Do What U Want”, and “DOPE”).
    As with Born This Way, the promotional campaign for ARTPOP has been primarily hype. Gaga debuted half the album two months prior at the 2013 iTunes Festival. I found that I preferred the lower vocal delivery and more industrial rockier feel of the songs from the performance (except “Jewels & Drugs”), but I believe this says more about Gaga as a performer, than it says about the Album lacking. But unlike Born This Way, the overarching Theme is not communicated well, if at all. A “reverse Warholian expedition” this is not. Save for “Venus” which is semi-inspired by the famous Boticelli painting, we have mere mentions of this idea in “ARTPOP” and “Applause” in which she explains that “ARTPOP could be anything”, “We could belong together”, and “One second I’m a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me”.
    As far as the songs go, they’re crafted well and sound fantastic. Even trap-y “Jewels & Drugs” sounds okay, despite the mess it was during iTunes Fest. “Aura” with its cinematic intro and glitchy verses, certainly Gaga at her most experimental, is still grounded in a glorious pop chorus. The galactic “Venus” demonstrates harmonized chanting vocals reminiscent of QUEEN or Bowie, and brings it to a chorus possibly as big as “Bad Romance”. “G.U.Y” and “Sexxx Dreams” both dark and dirty dance songs demonstrate an airier vocal, with the later sounding like Janet Jackson followed by a Disco bridge. 80’S rock romp “MANiCURE” channels Pat Benatar, complete with a chanting chorus and eerie sci-fi synth. “Do What U Want”, with throatier Christina Aguilerian vocals, pulsates and throbs while dismissing critics (and enticing lovers). Gaga softly coos over underwater bleeps and pulses, while percolating beats build with angelic wailing on “ARTPOP”. Hiccups, squeaks, and grunts jitter over bubbly synths culminating in a huge drop, bringing out the rave in “Swine”. “Donatella” exhibits the snarky, ironic, satirical lyrics of The Fame (while also weirdly paying homage to friend and designer Versace?). Glittery piano introduces “Fashion!”, a strutting disco number that harkens Bowie (while sharing the title of practically 5 previously released songs). The throbbing “Mary Jane Holland” displays some more ironic lyrics while theatrically confessing love for weed. The confessional “Dope”, and sprawling “Gypsy” take up the piano ballad spots of the album, while utilizing synths to help integrate the songs with the album, unlike on previous Gaga records. And ending on the finale of “Applause”.
    As much as ARTPOP may not be doing what it needed to conceptually, sonically it provides much to be satisfied with.    … Expand
  71. Galletonn
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP says a lot in its own. Is ART in music, in POP. This album has epic sounds, epic music, each song is so perfect in the album, it is so amazing. I would say the best album in the last two years. It's true that the lyrics are not the best thing in the whole record, but if you look inside of each song, they say a lot, others not too much but their sound is excellent. One of the bestARTPOP says a lot in its own. Is ART in music, in POP. This album has epic sounds, epic music, each song is so perfect in the album, it is so amazing. I would say the best album in the last two years. It's true that the lyrics are not the best thing in the whole record, but if you look inside of each song, they say a lot, others not too much but their sound is excellent. One of the best records of Gaga. She gives us more than we expected.… Expand
  72. luc-roc
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Not better than The Fame Monster, but one more masterpiece in Gagas's collection.
    G.U.Y is good enough to be the third single.
    Four words resume the album:
    LADY ART
    GAGA POP
  73. gardenofeden
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP, a record name that sounds both intriguing and worrying at the same time. At first i feared an overly pretentious or self-indulgent record la born this way. But i can happily confirm that is none of those things. The album dances on a fine line in between euro-pop, electro and house, yet it manages to not come of as overly cold or distant. The production of this record is simplyARTPOP, a record name that sounds both intriguing and worrying at the same time. At first i feared an overly pretentious or self-indulgent record la born this way. But i can happily confirm that is none of those things. The album dances on a fine line in between euro-pop, electro and house, yet it manages to not come of as overly cold or distant. The production of this record is simply mesmerizing, Madeon, Zedd and DJWS actually did a great job. (especially DJWS who proved me wrong after all the misfires on BTW). I'll give you a short track by track review:

    1) aura: messy, disjointed and sounds like it isn't finished nor polished... Great chorus though. 4/10
    2) venus: great hooks, yet it feels like they tried to put too much into one song, yet i don't hate it! 8/10
    3) G.U.Y: lush production, excellent clubbing song and great bridge. 9.5/10
    4) sexxx dreams: sounds like an instant hit and a classic gaga song. 9/10
    5) jewels and drugs: i'm still trying to process this one, yet i think i kind of like it?! not sure though 7/10
    6) manicure: great song, great hooks, great verses this is pop music done right. 10/10
    7) Do what you want: smooth, tropical and juicy hooks. 9/10
    8) ARTPOP: Mysterious, and a little bit boring... 6/10
    9) Swine: clubbing anthem, overall great, but at times a bit clunky. 8.5/10
    10) Donatella: cool jam, great chorus, however lyrics tend to be a bit cringe-worthy.: 9/10
    11) fashion!: a record filler, not a terrible one at that, but filler nonetheless.: 5/10
    12) Mary Jane Holland: High, trashy and brilliant. 9.5/10
    13) Dope: excellent, toned-down power ballad in the way only she could do. 9/10
    14) Gypsy: pure and utter euphoria.: 10/10
    15) applause: weak, boring and overly narcissistic.: 5/10

    - album pro's: excellent vocals, powerful hooks, beautiful production and overall a fun dance record!
    - album contra's: it's hit-or-miss lyrics and the name... this is excellent pop but let's face it, this isn't art.    … Expand
  74. Clemen
    Dec 5, 2013
    9
    When it comes to Lady Gaga, her lyrics might sound simple but it has lots of meaning to it. The track listing is perfect, it tells a story from the beginning to the end. Applause ending the album is perfect. Yes, she is very experimental with her songs but i think she didn't venture enough like Jewels & Drugs and too complex like Aura. But overall amazing
  75. Baumeister
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    So far this year, ARTPOP serves to be one of the best pop albums. Even the sounds are somehow similar to The Fame, and even BTW, they are full of fun and you can't deny that most of them are so catchy and will stock in your ear for some times.
    They are waste track, such as Jewels N' Drug, even the album title track, Artpop.
    Most of the people say they found hard to understand where's    So far this year, ARTPOP serves to be one of the best pop albums. Even the sounds are somehow similar to The Fame, and even BTW, they are full of fun and you can't deny that most of them are so catchy and will stock in your ear for some times.
    They are waste track, such as Jewels N' Drug, even the album title track, Artpop.

    Most of the people say they found hard to understand where's the 'art' in the album. But, every music, whatever it is, is an art. You don't put words such as, 'Picasso', 'Warhol', etc. for your music to embodies art. Maybe, Gaga is trying to sell the 'art' in how she present her music, from some intro in the song, the album cover, sculpture made by Koons, even the mural in presenting the track list.
    Sometimes, Gaga is over the top with her artistic side, but you'll always be pleased with her performance with whatever she's done. This album is one of the proof. This less than The Fame Monster, but somehow beat Born This Way.
    If you're a pop fan, you'll be happy and satisfied with this album. Artpop has more ups than down.
    Artpop is massive in terms of sounds, lyrics and production.    … Expand
  76. rayjay92
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    While the album is not revolutionary, it is a high quality electronic album that provides unique dance rhythms and great production work. Album standouts include: G.U.Y., Gypsy, Mary Jane Holland, Swine. Gaga showcases her wide range of voices on the album, ranging from the David Bowie-esque Applause to the high squeals of Swine. Some tracks sound incomplete or out of place, but it is a solid LP.
  77. CedricHolland
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    I really enjoyed listening to this album. I even replayed this several times this day, and I still get the same excitement I got the first time I listened to it. This is purely an art mixed with music.

    I doubt it if this one flops (which is so impossible). Lady Gaga did really unveil the girl behind the Aura. She delivered every song with thrill and passion. Congratulations Mother    I really enjoyed listening to this album. I even replayed this several times this day, and I still get the same excitement I got the first time I listened to it. This is purely an art mixed with music.

    I doubt it if this one flops (which is so impossible). Lady Gaga did really unveil the girl behind the Aura. She delivered every song with thrill and passion. Congratulations Mother Monster. May ARTPOP be the album of the year.....    … Expand
  78. jkyll
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    I agree with the disconnect between Gaga and her music being innovative and provocative although some tracks such as Aura and Venus can disprove this but I really enjoy this album, there are a lot of tracks that aren't "safe" pop songs as you'll find with some other artists and I can appreciate how she produces and writes her own stuff!
  79. Shanghaikid43
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    While Born This Way may have been a more cohesive pop album, clearly trying to blend 80s rock and electronic pop to varying degrees of success, for some, it just didn't hit the same pleasure center of her earlier albums.

    Born This Way featured some of Gaga's best songs, and best songwriting to date (Marry the Night, Schiesse, Hair, Edge of Glory) but was seen as being dragged down by    While Born This Way may have been a more cohesive pop album, clearly trying to blend 80s rock and electronic pop to varying degrees of success, for some, it just didn't hit the same pleasure center of her earlier albums.

    Born This Way featured some of Gaga's best songs, and best songwriting to date (Marry the Night, Schiesse, Hair, Edge of Glory) but was seen as being dragged down by all of its artistic pretensions and messaging.

    Gaga herself stated that her previous record was an attempting at being mature, and ARTPOP is her allowing herself to be a bit immature. Through that lens it is easy to understand ARTPOP's mission: to make you dance.

    And so ARTPOP comes with a much higher ratio of outright bangers, all reminding us of the dizzying diversity of her musical influences as she genre-trips through the album's 60 minutes.

    This is a fun, immature pop album which, while perhaps empty of meaningful commentary, was designed to be exactly that. They are vague allusions to high art, but she really just wants you to dance again.

    Is it a musical regression? Not quite. Gaga experiments with a far broader spectrum of genres than before (even a respectable attempt at electro-trap) and has incorporated new influences that should fuel interesting developments in her future albums, when her career is in a place that allows for even more musical experimentation.

    Meanwhile, she has added another batch of career defining jams to her cannon, and has shown that even though she is clearly moving in a direction that responds to some of her more recent criticisms, she is still, without a doubt, her own woman.    … Expand
  80. AarinCLP
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Unlike Lady Gaga's previous albums, ARTPOP aims not to establish universal ideas but aims at a more personal approach. The removal of generics from the album makes the album less accessible but it shows Gaga at her most personal. The EDM influenced album will get you dancing, but strays away from the mainstream. Top tracks include the dominating G.U.Y., the power anthem Gypsy, the sleazyUnlike Lady Gaga's previous albums, ARTPOP aims not to establish universal ideas but aims at a more personal approach. The removal of generics from the album makes the album less accessible but it shows Gaga at her most personal. The EDM influenced album will get you dancing, but strays away from the mainstream. Top tracks include the dominating G.U.Y., the power anthem Gypsy, the sleazy Sexxx Dreams and the homage track Donatella. But the album does suffer minor hiccups such as the title track which placed in the centre of the track list throws the pace of the record swerving the thumping banger beats to a slow psychedelic one. All together Lady Gaga has produced a body of work that reigns over fellow popstress Katy Perry, in the fact that each track is an experiment where new things and ideas are brought to the table.… Expand
  81. Pupperdoo
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP is the spiritual successor to The Fame and The Fame Monster we have all been waiting for! While Born This Way was laden with songs about acceptance and expressing yourself, ARTPOP is jam packed with songs that are so infectious and fun, you can't help but want to strap on a pair of dancing shoes and hit the club.

    Lyrically speaking, ARTPOP is a mixed bag. While not always Gaga's    ARTPOP is the spiritual successor to The Fame and The Fame Monster we have all been waiting for! While Born This Way was laden with songs about acceptance and expressing yourself, ARTPOP is jam packed with songs that are so infectious and fun, you can't help but want to strap on a pair of dancing shoes and hit the club.

    Lyrically speaking, ARTPOP is a mixed bag. While not always Gaga's strongest material, you will find many influences spanning Leonoard Cohen in Dope and the B52s, (and an amazing nod to Sun Ra,) in Venus. Donnatella seems to be the weakest lyrically, but taking that song too seriously would be foolish; it's about as tongue and cheek as it gets.

    I would have loved to give this album a perfect 10, but Gaga's only misstep was Jewels N Drugs; a track that I have deleted from my ARTPOP playlist and will simply pretend never happened. Please never do rap again, Miss Gaga! It is not your strong suit!

    Overall, ARTPOP is a sonic confection and should be enjoyed by many, especially those of us who have been so fond of her antics for so long.    … Expand
  82. jack2130
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    By naming this album something as pretentious and grandiose as "ARTPOP", Gaga is already setting herself up to be bashed, and on this album I don't think she has enough "ART" in the music to match the "POP". But what I did when listening to this album was ignore the pretense and her ham-fisted attempt to be viewed as pop's answer to Salvador Dali, and I really enjoyed it.
    Sure, there are    By naming this album something as pretentious and grandiose as "ARTPOP", Gaga is already setting herself up to be bashed, and on this album I don't think she has enough "ART" in the music to match the "POP". But what I did when listening to this album was ignore the pretense and her ham-fisted attempt to be viewed as pop's answer to Salvador Dali, and I really enjoyed it.
    Sure, there are a few and fillers (Donatella, Jewels and Drugs), but when listening from start to finish, the album has a surprising coherency and makes more sense. The decision to put Aura as the opening track was something that I immediately worried about, but it worked as an opener, and Applause, which might seem like a mediocre pop song as a standalone track, worked phenomenally well as an album closer.    … Expand
  83. samba87
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Fantastic album with one or two mis-fires. Enjoying the electronic dance influence. Gypsy and Swine stnad out for me. Jewels N Drugs is one I'm not so sure about.
  84. devinsparkle
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    The purpose of the CD is to be fun, and that he does it so well. Lady Gaga only has just confirmed what we already knew. It is without doubt the best of the current mainstream. Most critics end up talking more about her attitudes than the music itself, a shame. Good EDM music.
  85. BiagioZ
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    This is one of the best pop albums ever. A lot o greatest beats and sounds. The only issue here is "Dope", a ballad out of place. But, other songs like "ARTPOP" and "Gypsy" are pretty awesome.
  86. allexsander
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    In artpop Gaga returns to the rhythm that consecrated in 2009/2010 bringing with it a heavier encrementada of instrumental and dance at the same time. Whether or not an attempt to regain the trust of fans or even open the horizon to conquer new types of fan, Gaga celebrates in this album a mix -DANCE ART lighter unlike predecessor Born This Way which divided the fan base, causing it toIn artpop Gaga returns to the rhythm that consecrated in 2009/2010 bringing with it a heavier encrementada of instrumental and dance at the same time. Whether or not an attempt to regain the trust of fans or even open the horizon to conquer new types of fan, Gaga celebrates in this album a mix -DANCE ART lighter unlike predecessor Born This Way which divided the fan base, causing it to lose many admirers maybe they come back with this new project Artpop involves a bit of everything infectious rhythms vocals that oscillate between treble and bass chorus lyrics with gum, among others The album has a very strong potential for the music charts since currently caters to popular taste While working can become one of the best work already performed by Gaga I conclude that most of the tracks has the potential to single but if they are disclosed at the right time The album is not perfect more behind the lightness that Born This Way was not … Expand
  87. bliaz
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP is amazing, but not better than BTW. Gypsy is the best song of the album. Jewels and Drugs is the worst. Sexx Dreams itunes version is better, tbh. But i love it anyway.
  88. ksenofont
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Pure and modern pop album made by the biggest star in 2013. Is this the best pop album of 2013? YES it is. Then, why there are so many negative rates of the album by the other users? It's because of the fact that they know that their fave could never be on the level Lady Gaga is today: writing her own stuff, producing, over the top public persona. There are many misunderstandings when itPure and modern pop album made by the biggest star in 2013. Is this the best pop album of 2013? YES it is. Then, why there are so many negative rates of the album by the other users? It's because of the fact that they know that their fave could never be on the level Lady Gaga is today: writing her own stuff, producing, over the top public persona. There are many misunderstandings when it comes to the concept of the album. Give it a few spins, you won't regret it.… Expand
  89. Urawie
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    A simple, superficial and initial listen could be rather disappointing, but ARTPOP truly is Lady Gaga's masterpiece so far. And one of the main reasons is definitely its informality of sound in the genre of pop and yet great and perfectly designed catchy melodies and hooks, which stand out and prove to lead the listener to a nearly psychedelic state of the spirit. And all that complimentedA simple, superficial and initial listen could be rather disappointing, but ARTPOP truly is Lady Gaga's masterpiece so far. And one of the main reasons is definitely its informality of sound in the genre of pop and yet great and perfectly designed catchy melodies and hooks, which stand out and prove to lead the listener to a nearly psychedelic state of the spirit. And all that complimented with lyrical sweetness, joy and rage. Rage that mesmerizes the mind, a trip from planet to planet, condensed with sex and pain, with wisdom and immaturity.
    It is a matter of fact that there are generally two ways to navigate through the work of Lady Gaga a pop and an art one. And that is no phenomenon of this album. One could simply unleash memories and emotions while listening to the galactic pop of Mother Monster or one could delve deeper into the meanings and milestones that she intricately embeds into her work. Jeff Koons or the Bible (in Born this Way) there is no emptiness of sense, of message in her work.
    ARTPOP celebrates the achieved freedom of Born This Way. 'I own the world, we own the world" she declares. And most certainly this direct statement has its effect.
    The only drawback that actually stands out is the production. And not that it is in any way bad. The feeling of the album is however a bit overproduced and a bit overqualified in terms of pop power. What I mean is that some of the tracks (Swine for instance) would have been more emotionally charged if it wasn't for the final sound of them. But perhaps that was the intention of it all to belong somewhat together.
    A rap song irritates the ear at first but later becomes pleasing and fits in its place.
    A 2 year pause proves to be beneficial to the album. If I could name it any other way ARCHPOP for its quality.    … Expand
  90. georgiok
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    it's already getting a lot of requests at a club i'm DJing at! i can see this album satisfying a large community It's versatile, and fresh something you don't expect..even from lady gaga!
  91. VinnySplendor
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    It is what it was intended to be: a fun, catchy, and very danceable album. It's not nearly as thematically complex or musically diverse as its predecessor "Born This Way," but Gaga stated from the beginning that this was intended to be an album with less maturity, and one that could make you dance from start to finish. But even so, there is something else there. It's not hollow pop, herIt is what it was intended to be: a fun, catchy, and very danceable album. It's not nearly as thematically complex or musically diverse as its predecessor "Born This Way," but Gaga stated from the beginning that this was intended to be an album with less maturity, and one that could make you dance from start to finish. But even so, there is something else there. It's not hollow pop, her messages are there if you look for them. I think the whole idea behind "artpop" is that Gaga isn't just about the fame, or the love, or the money, but about the message she gives and the people she inspires. Her Artpop--her message--could be anything, as she says in the album. I don't think people realize this. Her songs are still just as catchy as they were in "The Fame." Gaga has a pure gift for melody, and especially hooks, both melodic and lyrical.
    I'm not a very big fan of pop at all. Too many artists doing too much of the same thing and too many of the same sounding songs. When I listen to a Gaga song, I always know it's her. You can just tell how involved she is in her music, and how passionate she is about it, and each and every song shines with her personality. Gaga is a luminary. Her music inspires people to truly be themselves, and this album is absolutely vital in that. While it may seem like a downgrade from the complexities of Born this Way, it's not. It's simply just another direction.    … Expand
  92. ricardo_b29
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Billboard's Rating (8.4) is the one that most describes the album. All the songs are great, but there are some that falls short: some that you first like and, after listening more times, it gets worse.

    At first, the album may sound too noisy, I admit, but you should give it some time. Listen to it for a while. You'll see that it isn't bad, and you'll like the songs. Myself, I didn't    Billboard's Rating (8.4) is the one that most describes the album. All the songs are great, but there are some that falls short: some that you first like and, after listening more times, it gets worse.

    At first, the album may sound too noisy, I admit, but you should give it some time. Listen to it for a while. You'll see that it isn't bad, and you'll like the songs. Myself, I didn't like Aura at first glance. But I listened to it more and more and I started to like it. Now, it's one of my favorites songs on the album.

    See, what I'm trying to say is: you shouldn't listen to the album just one time and say that it is lame. You need to give it some time, listen to it, and THEN judge it. Everytime I did this, I caught myself listening to the thing I said I would never listen to.

    Now, some are saying that the album has no meaning. What? Did you search for that meaning? EVERYTHING that Gaga does (and I'm saying EVERYTHING), has a meaning. It may take some time for you to see, but you will. Just give it some time.

    Some of my favorite songs (not in order): Donatella, Aura, Gypsy, DOPE, G.U.Y, Do What You Want and Jewels N' Drugs.

    Ps.: sorry if this sound a little bit confused, I really tried to explain.    … Expand
  93. melissareeves23
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    I see most of these critics reviewing Lady Gaga as a person and they don't really review the music objectively because of this. I love this album. It's one of the few that I can listen to all the way through and have to skip a song. She worked hard for this. It may be a tad underwhelming at first, like I thought, but four weeks later, I am still listening to it. Great album. Don't let theI see most of these critics reviewing Lady Gaga as a person and they don't really review the music objectively because of this. I love this album. It's one of the few that I can listen to all the way through and have to skip a song. She worked hard for this. It may be a tad underwhelming at first, like I thought, but four weeks later, I am still listening to it. Great album. Don't let the critics fool you.… Expand
  94. smbubba
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    I've been playing it non-stop since the release. It's the first Lady Gaga album that I've found myself putting on repeat. There are a couple weak moments, but overall I like.
  95. Mamugui
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    For a normal singer album called ARTPOP would have been something great but not to the standards of GAGA. The album has to be full of hits and great songs as GUY, Gypsy or even Venus, but he brings something amazing, something very different from other albums released, it differs from Katy ,Miley or Britney because ARTPOP presents high level of quality compared to others.
  96. LittleKiddo
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    This album is just... AMAZING. The music, tones and melody are very different, although a little overproduced, Lady Gaga may be finally trying to bring the REAL pop music back, not like crappy artists who are ruining the pop industry. The sad thing, it's that most of critics and people who listens to music are corrupted by songs with meaningless lyrics and catchy beats that they can'tThis album is just... AMAZING. The music, tones and melody are very different, although a little overproduced, Lady Gaga may be finally trying to bring the REAL pop music back, not like crappy artists who are ruining the pop industry. The sad thing, it's that most of critics and people who listens to music are corrupted by songs with meaningless lyrics and catchy beats that they can't recognize art or good songs. The lyrics are also incredible, Aura, Venus, Applause are the keys of the album, with lyrics that nowadays no artist does, but like Gaga itself said, 'you never know if radio is ready'. Sexx Dreams, G.U.Y are good songs that talk about sex, Mary Jane Holland and Dope about drugs and God, while Fashion together with Donatella express the passion for the fashion world. Lady Gaga can't be considered pop anymore like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, she shoud now be considered, ARTPOP! This may be her Sgt Peppers!… Expand
  97. AdsonL
    Jul 19, 2014
    9
    Gaga never sounds the same and that's awesome! Track by track is a true experience. Experimental songs and she's not afraid of do whatever she believes.
  98. SETorres
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is something we don't understand, but we do care about. It tries to give you every single note that is living in the mind of Gaga, and it does work, but we've all understood that it is something we can loose in. There are some good songs (loving ART POP, G.U.Y., Mary Jane Holland and Swine) but there are very low mistakes (Donate lla, Gypsy), but even after all, there's something amazing in the way that music has been produced, the way that letters have been written, it's something new, and likely, as well.… Expand
  99. mrivanlm
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    ARTPOP, som many people wondering where's the "ART", but they're taking it too literal, this album is a journey, it takes you from wanting to party, to cuddle, to cry, and more. The album is a very good Dance/Electronic album, and that's nice beacause you can see that she's not only in the box of "pop music", she even raps in "Jewels n' Drugs"! One of the best albums released this year.ARTPOP, som many people wondering where's the "ART", but they're taking it too literal, this album is a journey, it takes you from wanting to party, to cuddle, to cry, and more. The album is a very good Dance/Electronic album, and that's nice beacause you can see that she's not only in the box of "pop music", she even raps in "Jewels n' Drugs"! One of the best albums released this year. Highlights: Venus, Sexxx Dreams, Donatella, Gypsy, Mary Jane Holland, Applause and Do What U Want.… Expand
  100. edsmedeiros
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    Gaga brings her A game in 11 of those songs, if this album went through some sort of selection, they would have left songs like "jewels 'n' drugs" "mary jane holland" "venus" and the moment breaker "dope", Gaga is still the lyricist genius we met in 2008 with her debut, but she seriously needs to work this out, even though the 11 songs she masters are some of the best tracks she has everGaga brings her A game in 11 of those songs, if this album went through some sort of selection, they would have left songs like "jewels 'n' drugs" "mary jane holland" "venus" and the moment breaker "dope", Gaga is still the lyricist genius we met in 2008 with her debut, but she seriously needs to work this out, even though the 11 songs she masters are some of the best tracks she has ever release like "do what u want" "g.u.y." "artpop" "gypsy"… Expand
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2013

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61

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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