ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. paypalkia
    Jul 22, 2014
    9
    So it's been half a year since the release of this album and now that the hype, publicity, and messy campaign are over, it's time to take it at face value. As a Gaga fan myself, I'll try to say this with the least bias as possible. This album isn't perfect. Gaga has honed her pop music craft very well in a short period of time, but this album still has multiple rough edges (see Jewels n'So it's been half a year since the release of this album and now that the hype, publicity, and messy campaign are over, it's time to take it at face value. As a Gaga fan myself, I'll try to say this with the least bias as possible. This album isn't perfect. Gaga has honed her pop music craft very well in a short period of time, but this album still has multiple rough edges (see Jewels n' Drugs, Fashion!, Dope), but this is just my opinion. The vast amount of genres she has compacted into this one album is insane and many, many people will not love every track on this album. That being said, Gaga has made this album incredibly cohesive despite the great amount of genres and, in a way, has created "ARTPOP." Sure, it may not be considered art to some people, but it's abstract, and that's what art can be. And, you can't deny that this album isn't pop. Some choruses are very campy (Gypsy) and some verses are a bit wonky (See Donatella -"Just ask your gay friends their advice//Before you get a spray tan, in Taipei") but it is still undeniably Gaga.

    Most people won't give this a second listen after hearing the first odd guitar strums of the first track, "Aura", but when you give the album a few listens, you'll find that it is quite a gem. Sure, EDM music is tiring and old, but Gaga has put together a mix of songs that you think wouldn't be cohesive, but it works, for some reason (it's Gaga's power.) While EDM may not be your thing and Gaga can be very tiring at some times, this isn't an album that should be overlooked. It's surely interesting, and there are some very well created songs that should definitely be heard (see G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, ARTPOP, Donatella, Gypsy).

    As stated by the album closer (and lead single), Gaga lives for the applause. And this time, she has mine.    … Expand
  2. RichCritic
    May 9, 2014
    9
    Excellent album anque is not as relevant as Born This Way or The fame, Though not stop being so good the lyrics are a bit out of place but were offset by the rhythm of the song, the voice of gaga is still very good.
  3. ryanbrooke
    Jun 26, 2014
    9
    After play the rocker in Born This Way, ARTPOP brings the dance and more pop than ever Gaga. The tracks are all uniques, from the effervescent MANiCURE to exciting Gypsy, all with wonderful lyrics and the unique and booming voice of Gaga. Was a shame that it has flopped, I really loved this album, one of the best of 2013.
  4. Vorex
    Aug 4, 2014
    9
    ARTPOP delivers the futuristic-pop sound that you expect from none other than the Lady herself. From the individual songs themselves, ARTPOP fails to deliver the successful chart-worthy singles that were seen from The Fame and The Fame Monster, much the same as Born This Way did. As an album itself, Gaga offers probably her best yet. The songs are able to beautifully transition to theARTPOP delivers the futuristic-pop sound that you expect from none other than the Lady herself. From the individual songs themselves, ARTPOP fails to deliver the successful chart-worthy singles that were seen from The Fame and The Fame Monster, much the same as Born This Way did. As an album itself, Gaga offers probably her best yet. The songs are able to beautifully transition to the next, even despite the often sharp contrast at times. It doesn't matter who you are, there will at least be one song off of the album that you will like. Whether you're a fan of rap, ballads, dance, there is a song for you on ARTPOP.

    If you're looking for a crazy album rearing to explode in a magnificent ejaculation of art, the album will no doubt be perfect for you. If you're looking for a few chart worthy songs then I might direct you to previous albums of hers. I hope Gaga in her next album can incorporate her sometimes basic, but timeless songs like 'Poker Face' and 'Bad Romance' in a real experimental album such as ARTPOP, to please both kinds of people. ARTPOP was my favourite album out of the pop divas in 2013, smashing Prism and Beyoncé's self titled album. Whilst the album may have its imperfections, it's definitely ones to be remembered amongst the greatest albums of all times.    … Expand
  5. KCOTAKU
    Aug 11, 2014
    9
    By fist listen you might be thinking "some of the tracks are amazing, some are not so amazing, right?" That's what I felt the first time I heard all of ARTPOP. Being a major fan of Gaga's other work I was pumped and ready to listen to her most current album. Now when I listen to ARTPOP I realize that it's very easy to misjudge as I and many other critics did. ARTPOP truly is somethingBy fist listen you might be thinking "some of the tracks are amazing, some are not so amazing, right?" That's what I felt the first time I heard all of ARTPOP. Being a major fan of Gaga's other work I was pumped and ready to listen to her most current album. Now when I listen to ARTPOP I realize that it's very easy to misjudge as I and many other critics did. ARTPOP truly is something different from Gaga but it's not a bad album. It still has so much creativity and amazing songs. Below is a track listing of ARTPOP with my score out of 10 for each song:
    1. Aura, 7/10
    2. Venus, 10/10
    3. G.U.Y, 10/10
    4. Sexxx Dreams, 10/10
    5. Jewels N' Drugs, 9/10
    6. MANiCURE 10/10
    7. Do What U Want Feat. R. Kelly, 10/10
    8. ARTPOP, 9/10
    9. Swine, 4/10
    10. Donatella, 10/10
    11. Fashion!, 10/10
    12. Mary Jane Holland, 8/10
    13. Dope, 10/10
    14. Gypsy, 10/10 (My favorite song off ARTPOP)
    15. Applause, 10/10    … Expand
  6. Adson
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    ARTPOP is the celebration of everything that Gaga did. And I am so proud about the tracks =) My favorite's:
    1 - Venus
    2 - G.U.Y
    3 - Sexxx Dreams
    4 - Do What U Want
    5 - Gypsy
    6 - Applause
    7 - MANiCURE
    8 - Mary Jane Holland
    9 - Aura
    10 - Fashion!
    11 - Donatella
    12 - Dope
    13 - ARTPOP
    14 - Swine
    15 - Jewels 'N Drugs
  7. edjoeheras
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    A very very underrated album. It's my third favorite (after Born this Way and the Fame), tied with Chromatica, right now, I highly believe it was ahead of her time.
  8. rebeligado
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Um Álbum diferenciado dos anteriores da cantora, com essa pegada forte eletrônica, que é pouco mesclado as músicas. Melhores faixas MANICURE e DO WHAT U WANT, a primeira devia ter sido single, outras que não deixam de ser boas é SWINE, VENUS, FASHION!, AURA , G.U.Y e claro ARTPOP. o restante seria melhor se tivesse sido descartado.
  9. backsstaber
    May 22, 2016
    9
    I think this is the most misunderstood album by Gaga, or even from the '10s. Even if it's not what we all expected, still good. There are so much hits like: Sexxx Dreams, Do What U Want, ARTPOP, Mary Jane Holland, Gypsy. The problem is the hype she made. But still good.
  10. vinnynguyen
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    A high quality, well produced electronic album that is definitely under rated. With the exceptions of Jewels N' Drugs and Dope, this album could be kept on repeat and still keep the interest of listeners.
  11. Michelscn
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Artpop é um otimo album! Com singles com grande potencial como "do what u want" e "venus", o album mostra profundamente o genero pop como uma forma de arte, um dos melhores trabalhos de gaga!
  12. ranoovski
    Nov 4, 2016
    9
    7,9
    ARTPOP one of my favorite albums. I listen to it every day, day, dancing at the concert at Aura, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, Applause, a fan of him.
    I would not say that all the songs perfect, but all the songs I love.
    During the song I would put eight points plus one point from a fan!
  13. TheFox99
    May 22, 2017
    9
    One of the most misunderstood and underrated albums of the last ten years. ARTPOP might not be as polished as Lady Gaga's other works, but it is indeed true. It's a true representation of herself in that period. It has everything that takes to be a great album: strong lyrics, strong concept, great production, an amazing voice, variety but coherence, and above all courage to do somethingOne of the most misunderstood and underrated albums of the last ten years. ARTPOP might not be as polished as Lady Gaga's other works, but it is indeed true. It's a true representation of herself in that period. It has everything that takes to be a great album: strong lyrics, strong concept, great production, an amazing voice, variety but coherence, and above all courage to do something unconventional.
    It is such an amazing job.    … Expand
  14. MusicReviewsUS
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    AMazing in my opinion the best album gaga has made so far catchy songs slow song I feel like there’s a song for any ocasión. Great job gaga great songs great collars I don’t thing there would be a song I would skip and some are heart touching and spitting for some.
  15. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    Not her best body of work, but it does have a lot of incredibly good electropop tracks. The worst song is "Jewels n Drugs". What was she thinking making that???
  16. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Very good album. More incredible songs than in any other Gaga album (Aura, Venus, DWUW, Gypsy, Applause...) but also more fillers than usual in any album of hers.
  17. almanaga
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    It was a poem, but they couldn’t read...

    It is one of the best Gaga's albums!
  18. perrydelrey
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    De uma coisa temos certeza, quando a Gaga sai da zona de conforto e tenta algo mais experimental, ela consegue fazer coisas realmente boas. Não é atoa que o ARTPOP é o melhor da carreira dela.
  19. Justinscotts
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    underrated. edm bops. fashion fashion fashion art art art pop pop pop pop love or hate album
  20. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Un album sperimentale, un progetto pieno do potenzialità sabotato dalla critica e dallo staff incompetente di Gaga.
  21. Hi_How_RYah
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. better album from an artist that every step is a creating a monumental criticism since she debuted.… Expand
  22. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    sin duda es mi álbum favorito de lady gaga. la temática artística de venus, esculturas de jeff koons e ilusiones ópticas hace que este álbum tenga sentido. las canciones se sienten cohesivas y no se siente que ninguna sobre ni falte {excepto por algunas canciones con feats que sinceramente encuentro innecesarias). la videografía es magnífica, desafortunadamente este álbum no pasó sin penasin duda es mi álbum favorito de lady gaga. la temática artística de venus, esculturas de jeff koons e ilusiones ópticas hace que este álbum tenga sentido. las canciones se sienten cohesivas y no se siente que ninguna sobre ni falte {excepto por algunas canciones con feats que sinceramente encuentro innecesarias). la videografía es magnífica, desafortunadamente este álbum no pasó sin pena ni gloria por los ojos del público y la crítica debido a la mala organización, promoción y administración que lady gaga y su equipo tuvo en el 2013. mis canciones favoritas son venus, aura, g.u.y., mary jane holland, applause y swine… Expand
  23. erprodigio
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    An underrated masterpiece. There are of course some low points but I can easily say that is in its complex a very good record. Absolutely loved Sexxx Dreams, Dope and Venus.
  24. benja_
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    I love it. It is a very conceptual and experimental album, too early for its date, which made it not so well received. From 'Aura' to 'Applause' the sounds are magnificent and very pleasant to listen to, for me it is a masterpiece. My favorite Lady Gaga album.
  25. RitterLouie227
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    A enjoyable album. With very good songs. Sometimes its songs sounds repetitive, in the plot of the songs, but the musical production and its cool and fun electropop rhythms bring you a enjoyable experience when you are playing the songs.

    Artpop!
  26. Haru27
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Up until this day, this album won't be labeled as a 'TYPICAL POP ALBUM' because it's not. This Album was ahead of it's time that's why critics and listeners didn't accepted it well. But in my opinion, Joanne is better lyrically and the 2 albums and 1 ep sounds like what the world wanna hear. ARTPOP os really diverse lyrically and it's productiion is good enough to blow your mind. This is Gaga's best album to date!… Expand
  27. TestedCarli
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Lady Gaga Artpop Album Review
    1.Aura 10/10
    2.Venus 10/10
    3.G.U.Y. 10/10
    4.Sexxx Dreams 10/10
    5.Jewels N' Drugs 9/10
    6.MANiCURE 10/10
    7.Do What U Want 10/10
    8.Artpop 9/10
    9.Swine 10/10
    10.Donatella 10/10
    11.Fashion! 10/10
    12.Mary Jane Holland 10/10
    13.Dope 9/10
    14.Gypsy 10/10
    15.Applause 10/10
  28. Immp
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    a work not understood, but it fulfills all its proposal and we have GaGa in its purest essence. the millennium album.
  29. EricArun
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    The end of the gaga era, exquisite production, grand ideas, and gaga's lost ambition, lamenting the voice of the times......
  30. andreapuccio
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Its a very good pop album, it reminds me a musical soundtrack. All the tracks have their story and they are connected. This album is definitely a pop journey, not experimental as a bjork album for example, but not a pop album as.... Well, you know.
    Im surprised to see some negative reviews of the album by some 'critics'. Those 'critics' (who dont like gaga at all and they support other    Its a very good pop album, it reminds me a musical soundtrack. All the tracks have their story and they are connected. This album is definitely a pop journey, not experimental as a bjork album for example, but not a pop album as.... Well, you know.
    Im surprised to see some negative reviews of the album by some 'critics'. Those 'critics' (who dont like gaga at all and they support other pop artist, and you can see that just by checking their twitter or facebook account) reviewed the album comparing it to others artists album and bla bla bla. Ok, so you dont like gaga? Well, nobody cares. But if you are a 'critic' you should give right reviews, not judging just the cover and not the book.
    Regarding the user reviews, well... Im not a katy perry fan at all but im not going to her metacritics page and put negative reviews just because i dont like her. Simply, i dont care.
    Dont take to much attention to some reviews, just listen the album and youll decide if you like it or not.     … Expand
  31. owenrw89
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    OK, so 'Jewels and Drugs' is terrible, let's get that out the way. Some other tracks are little on the weak side too, but overall, this is one of the years (if not decades) most underrated albums. It's an brilliant pop record. It fit into her discography perfectly. It has the fun elements present on the 'The Fame', it has the darkness of 'The Fame Monster' and it has the theatrics of 'BornOK, so 'Jewels and Drugs' is terrible, let's get that out the way. Some other tracks are little on the weak side too, but overall, this is one of the years (if not decades) most underrated albums. It's an brilliant pop record. It fit into her discography perfectly. It has the fun elements present on the 'The Fame', it has the darkness of 'The Fame Monster' and it has the theatrics of 'Born This Way'. From start to finish, it may not flow as well as the others, but there's very little here to dislike.… Expand
  32. ConnoH
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    Is this album perfect? no, Is it good and better than most of the on the radio? yes. It is an enjoyable album with some cool beats and songs. What I actually find most interesting about it is how polarizing it is. You have some critics hating a song, while others call it a highlight (Jewels&Drugs I'm looking at you(which I think is the worst song on the album imo)) I would definitelyIs this album perfect? no, Is it good and better than most of the on the radio? yes. It is an enjoyable album with some cool beats and songs. What I actually find most interesting about it is how polarizing it is. You have some critics hating a song, while others call it a highlight (Jewels&Drugs I'm looking at you(which I think is the worst song on the album imo)) I would definitely recommend people listen to it. Some of my favorite songs are gypsy, applause, do what u want, and sexxx dreams.… Expand
  33. DrewBrauer
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Lady Gaga is a name people either love or hate, and for me, I appreciate her style as I find it different than most pop singers out there. My problem with Gaga is her albums, as they tend to be more fillers rather than fun songs. Finally Gaga has delivered an album where almost every song can be considered a hit song. ARTPOP isn't perfect, but it delivers plenty of great production value,Lady Gaga is a name people either love or hate, and for me, I appreciate her style as I find it different than most pop singers out there. My problem with Gaga is her albums, as they tend to be more fillers rather than fun songs. Finally Gaga has delivered an album where almost every song can be considered a hit song. ARTPOP isn't perfect, but it delivers plenty of great production value, terrific songs, and amazing pace to keep things flowing just right. The first half is a standout, starting off with "Aura" then "Venus", "G.U.Y" and "Sexxx Dreams". The biggest surprise is the track "Jewels N' Drugs" which could've been a disaster, but works as a really cool hip-hop influenced pop song (take some notes Miley Cyrus). Other standouts include "MANiCURE", "Do What U Want", "Swine", "Fashion!", and "Mary Jane Holland", the whole album feels like a really awesome musical, with the finale being the big hit "Applause". Another great surprise is that the slow songs are few, and luckily are worth a listen, which include "Dope" and "Gypsy". Problems are that the story does get lost at points and feels a little too hypnotic. Also a few songs feel a too showy like the song"ARTPOP". But overall, ARTPOP can't quite get up to the level of being art, but it certainly gets close, and what we're left with is a superb pop album that may be Lady Gaga's best yet.… Expand
  34. sanyrub
    Dec 15, 2013
    8
    It could have been another 9 out of 10 like Born This Way, but there are like 3 songs among the 15 she offers here that are really hard to swallow. Still, the rest are great, with great vocals and lots of energy. She welcomes a slightly lighter sound compared to Born This Way, but without falling into The Fame simplistic era. Many good songs which prove once again no one is releasing theIt could have been another 9 out of 10 like Born This Way, but there are like 3 songs among the 15 she offers here that are really hard to swallow. Still, the rest are great, with great vocals and lots of energy. She welcomes a slightly lighter sound compared to Born This Way, but without falling into The Fame simplistic era. Many good songs which prove once again no one is releasing the type of music she is releasing and that she is a real artist. It contains one of her best singles ever ("Do what you Want").
    Standout tracks: Aura, Sexxx Dreams, Manicure, Jewels and Drugs, Do what you Want, Dope and Applause.    … Expand
  35. Raikiri123
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    I've always had a love-hate relationship with Lady Gaga. She is a brilliant artist, not in a musical sense, but in the field of fame. To me, she excels in the art of celebrity for she knows how to generate adoration as much as she does spite. It is quite effortless to hate her, yet no so to ignore her completely. Unlike the 90 percent in the mainstream music industry today, Lady GagaI've always had a love-hate relationship with Lady Gaga. She is a brilliant artist, not in a musical sense, but in the field of fame. To me, she excels in the art of celebrity for she knows how to generate adoration as much as she does spite. It is quite effortless to hate her, yet no so to ignore her completely. Unlike the 90 percent in the mainstream music industry today, Lady Gaga proves that she still cares and she still tries. Unlike them, she actually holds the potential to change pop music forever. She's interesting, offensive, lovable, annoying, smart, stupid, pretentious, relatable, genuine and fake, all at the same time. The woman herself can be called PopArt, the carrier of Warholian legacy: loud crass and in your face but still catches our attention and turns our heads. This album, the so called "reverse Warholian experience" ArtPop is pretty much the same embodiment of herself: meaningless and beautiful. A true guilty pleasure.

    The thing is, Lady Gaga failed to deliver Artpop to me the way she intended to. She claimed that this work of hers will bring art and pop together. No it does not, and I am pretty sure nothing she does ever will. Gaga is pretty clueless about this art of hers. Is it the colorful banal kitsch-turned-art movement of Warhol or Koons, the latter with whom she is working with? Then why is it that she incorporates Venus and Botticelli all on her album cover, Applause video and numerous appearances? She furthermore embarassed herself, and me, when she mistook the "Birth of Venus" and the "Venus de Milo" during an interview. It is true, she is desperate to cling into this art movement of hers and failed on every note. To be honest, this is the only thing that hindered her album from great heights: Her stupid art pretension leading people to expect non-existent thing from her. The album's name is her death bell. Had this work been simply called "Venus" it would pretty much spells her next The Fame's success.

    That aside, the album itself is a fascinating musical journey. The fact that she mainly employs EDM on 70 percent of the tracklist does not hinder its enjoyability at all. Gaga's strongest point has always been dance pop and powerballad and she really knows how to bring them out here. Furthermore, her delving into other genres is not so right, as proven in the disastrous "Jewels n Drugs", the only true disposable track with no redeeming feature from Gaga. Sexxx Dreams, G.U.Y and MANiCURE: the sex crazed trinity yet ironically have the best shot for an international hit. Each of those three embraces a different prospect of lust, more than just what many people simply like to generalize as sex. Whereas G.U.Y has a submissive, begging, hailing tone to it, MANiCURE, with its strong vocal delivery and rock influence, commands, not asks, for love.
    Sexx Dreams, on the other hand, has the singer torn between fantasy and truth, as she previously stated herself, with its surreal 80s disco feel thanks to the mid-tempo thumping bass and her mouthing the lines. Another trinity of Artpop I would like to call out is the "i am not sure about this" trinity, including Aura, Swine and Venus. Here I just want to bring back my feelings towards Gaga, how I love her and hate her just as I love and hate these songs. There are moments in these three songs that can almost bring forth an, sorry for the tacky term, eargasm. Mainly, the choruses of Aura, Venus and the Swine's hook. Yet there are moments that can make you cringe and face palm. The horrible laughing of Aura, the annoying 10 second long rising beat before the drop in Swine that sounds like a malfunctioning printer, and the disjointed pre chorus pre pre chorus of Venus. Clearly these are very experimental and that's commendable but they fail short as a whole package. They are still on my jam list, my little guilty pleasures.

    The other half of Gaga's third full LP shows a little more diversity from her usual electro pop, with Fashion chanelling Madonna's Fashion (in a good way) but still fails to leave any lasting impression, another song from Artpop that fails to stay in my head is Donatella, with Gaga trying for a celebrity caricature sarcastic piece, a smart self parody move, yet her delivery is awkward and annoying, not to mention the fact that the lyrics are on par with Rebecca Black's Friday. With those bads out of the way, tthere leaves the vocal show" trinity. Clearly that would include Dope, Do what you want and Gypsy. Dope, a brutally honest and painful confession, delivered in all rawness of her voice, is one of the few songs that brings back her Fame Monster vibe: the struggle with fame and its deadly consequences: drugs. Gypsy is another story of my life, Marry the night kinda song that flawlessly unfolds both on accoustic and dancepop.

    In conclusion, Artpop is far from prefect. But that is why it is so remarkable. It is the self portrait of a polarizing figure who both builds up and destroys herself in front of everyone.    … Expand
  36. ConnorFilm
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Concisely, the album feels almost alike a strange sequel to her debut album, “The Fame.” It deals with some of the same topics and motifs. Fame, sex, drugs, the negative and positive connotations of success and popularity, all are themes discussed. But with ARTPOP, Gaga attempts to take the topic of pop culture, the fame, and mix it with art. In essence, she takes what Andy Warhol did withConcisely, the album feels almost alike a strange sequel to her debut album, “The Fame.” It deals with some of the same topics and motifs. Fame, sex, drugs, the negative and positive connotations of success and popularity, all are themes discussed. But with ARTPOP, Gaga attempts to take the topic of pop culture, the fame, and mix it with art. In essence, she takes what Andy Warhol did with his paintings and photography, and reverses it, pouring the creation of art into a medium, in her case, her music and public image. As such, the album feels more uniformed, and more fulfilling than “The Fame.” Unlike her enormously successful debut album however, ARTPOP does not contain massively worldwide hits ala “Just Dance” or “Poker Face.” But when dealing with ARTPOP as an album in full, that’s perfectly fine. Gaga unlike most modern artists always attempts to create a cohesive idea, a balanced number of songs that play together, rather than create an album full of unsystematic and unhinged cheap singles. 8/10… Expand
  37. RTAir
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    The third full-length offering by Lady Gaga, ARTPOP, is a piece of work that will undoubtedly divide fans and critics alike. While listening, one may wonder what the concept behind the album was: sure, we have heard numerous decriptions about the album from the pop Lady herself, but unfortunately, the record is not exactly what the title suggests. However, by no means does that equal to aThe third full-length offering by Lady Gaga, ARTPOP, is a piece of work that will undoubtedly divide fans and critics alike. While listening, one may wonder what the concept behind the album was: sure, we have heard numerous decriptions about the album from the pop Lady herself, but unfortunately, the record is not exactly what the title suggests. However, by no means does that equal to a bad album; what's more, ARTPOP is quite the opposite!

    The only point of view the ARTPOP concept could work in, lies beneath the structure of the songs. Without any exception, they all combine conventional pop tricks with unusual, somewhat artistic touches. The Bowie-esque vocals in 'Applause', the husky voice in 'Dope', or the electro extravaganza of 'Mary Jane Holland' are prime examples of that.

    Although ARTPOP may not excel in artistry, there's a department where it truly shines: the ability to combine some of her best bits from both 'Born This Way', and her debut album, 'The Fame', by mixing the grown-up, harsh, and loud sounds of the recent Gaga with the playful lyrics of her early works. To be fair, if we consider the aforementioned records ART and POP respectively, the intent of ARTPOP is not even that far off, actually. Should you not agree with that approach, the album still remains to be what it is: a near-perfect POP record.

    Highlights include: G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, ARTPOP, Mary Jane Holland, and Gypsy.    … Expand
  38. OracleLurker
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    It was slightly exhausting listening to it the first time. But overall it's a great pop album. I would almost say it's Gaga on steroids so if she's outdone herself in any way with this album its probably in polarizing those who listen to it. Something she does better than just about anyone on the planet.

    My thoughts on some of the tracks - Dope I feel like she falls a little flat    It was slightly exhausting listening to it the first time. But overall it's a great pop album. I would almost say it's Gaga on steroids so if she's outdone herself in any way with this album its probably in polarizing those who listen to it. Something she does better than just about anyone on the planet.

    My thoughts on some of the tracks -

    Dope I feel like she falls a little flat with these ballads. I think there just isn't enough vulnerability coming through in her vocals. Not my insight, I read it from one of the newspaper reviewers that was generally favorable towards the album but I think they're dead on. She doesn't seem to be able to pull off vulnerability on these ballads for whatever reason. When she tries it's just a little overdone.

    Fashion! This is the most underrated cut on the album for me. I didn't expect to enjoy this one just based on title but it really stood out to me on second listen. The vocal hooks are compelling and there is nothing labored about any part of it in my view. From the glittering piano intro through to the dreamlike verse and outro I feel like this is one of the few tracks that works on every level, albeit "reductively" from Madonna's standpoint. But for me, it's good enough to transcend that. Perhaps she should work with David Guetta more often.

    Gypsy This falls into the Edge of Glory mold for me. Just in terms of the tempo and the springsteen like vocals in places. I'm kind of amazed many of the critics consider this and Dope to be highlights of the album. I just don't find either that memorable.

    Applause Just a great song that captures the essence of her sound. Is it as good as Just Dance? No. Does that make it a complete and utter failure? That strikes me as a little unfair in that the song really does stands on it's own. And I would not have said that about, say, Judas which
    sounded to me like a lesser, uninspired version of Bad Romance.

    Aura Here is a song that had me asking what the F* is wrong with her until the chorus. But what a lovely chorus it is. I also think the the lyrics come off better when they are not taken literally as if every word refers specifically to Gaga's personal situation and they have no meaning beyond that. I found it kind of amusing when critics pounced on the idea of her appropriating the burqa when the whole thrust of the song is to challenge the very notion that it should be off limits. If she is moved by the burqa ("It's not a statement as much as just a move of passion") and while acknowledging she was not raised as part of the culture ("I may not walk on your street or shoot a gun on your soil") she can still relate on an emotional, human level to those who are part of it and wants to understand that perspective ("I hear you screaming is it because of pleasure or toil?"). Is it too much to read into this verse a challenge to cultural relativism? Maybe. But i think there is sometimes more to her lyrics then the critics can be bothered to understand before they start sharpening their knives. Or maybe I am just reading too much into things because all she does is write about herself. Narcissist.

    Am I giving her points just based on the fact that is sounds like she is actually the creative force behind her own album and not a committee of songwriters producing what amount to a prepackaged mix tape? Yes.

    I find an ambitious, challenging and yes imperfect album which is largely the work of one individual (or musical partnership) to be more interesting and inspiring than a prepacked singles mix written by the same mercenaries that wrote many of the hit songs for britney, n-synch, the backstreet boys, kelly clarkson... you get the idea. Gaga, Adele, Sara Bareilles and Ellie Goulding, to me these are some of the current pop stars that have released albums that they alone could have made. If a review is ultimately a review of the artist, not just the record, then i'm not sure how this just gets set aside as irrelevant. Yet
    the professional "reviewers" show little interest in reviewing the extent to which albums have been manufactured as factory products for mass consumption.    … Expand
  39. Daniel_hdez
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Gaga at her best. Back to the fun dance tracks of The Fame Monster, catchy melodies and good lyrics. (GUY, Applause, Donatella) Also new style for her as the R&B flavoured Do What U Want with R. Kelly.
    Great ballads and Gypsy as the Jewel of the album that will be a perfect single choice.
  40. ViniciusEdward
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    A beautiful mess! After his acclaimed album Born This Way,Gaga comes with one more album that second she the album of the millennium", claims the part, the album is great, however, it is full of ups and downs. We have the disposable Dope the confusing Mary Jane Holland.' there are also points of epic album as Venus Sexxx Dreams Gypsy and GUY.' At the end the album in itself isA beautiful mess! After his acclaimed album Born This Way,Gaga comes with one more album that second she the album of the millennium", claims the part, the album is great, however, it is full of ups and downs. We have the disposable Dope the confusing Mary Jane Holland.' there are also points of epic album as Venus Sexxx Dreams Gypsy and GUY.' At the end the album in itself is only a confusion unmissable. More pop, less art.… Expand
  41. Cjn14
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    While it may not be a masterpiece of "art," nor a masterpiece of "pop," the fact of the matter is that Lady Gaga has combined the two in a way that is, if nothing else, interesting to ponder.

    When the title "ARTPOP" was first unveiled, no one was quite sure what to make of it. Now that the album's here, it seems that even fewer people understand what Lady Gaga was going for here.    While it may not be a masterpiece of "art," nor a masterpiece of "pop," the fact of the matter is that Lady Gaga has combined the two in a way that is, if nothing else, interesting to ponder.

    When the title "ARTPOP" was first unveiled, no one was quite sure what to make of it. Now that the album's here, it seems that even fewer people understand what Lady Gaga was going for here. However, there a few telling lines that, in my view, seem to elaborate just what aspects of art Gaga was hoping to inject into the pop world: "Free my mind, ARTPOP/You make my heart stop," "It's not a statement as much as just a move of passion," "My ARTPOP could mean anything," and verse two of "Sexxx Dreams" in it's entirety.

    Together, these lines seem to argue that ARTPOP is not meant to be anything in particular, but rather a collection of what happens when Lady Gaga "frees her mind" and writes off of her thoughts, much in the same way that modern visual art is often used as a way to release the artist's thoughts, whether the final product is coherent or not. So, the "message" of ARTPOP is, in a sense, that ARTPOP is incoherent because in reality, things are rarely actually coherent. This makes for an interesting concept, especially when paired with the fact that the sonic flow of the album and the track order is probably Lady Gaga's most coherent yet (not to say that the flow is never broken, because simply put, some songs could have been cut if the album was truly meant to be a "journey from start to finish").

    Even if not -every- line is a gem (e.g.: "Don't you know my ass is famous!") and the lyrics in general seem lackluster compared to some of Gaga's earlier work, the concepts and ideas she discusses here are far more compelling than her previous albums. Still, the lyrics can be flat-out grating sometimes, so that's definitely a fault that can't be simply passed off as Lady Gaga "freeing her mind" to make truthful ARTPOP. Simply because one is "freeing their mind" does not excuse not refining one's ideas.

    The music of ARTPOP is perhaps where the biggest problem and strength lies. It's simply boring and simple at times, but brilliant and heavily nuanced with layers at others. That's not to say that any attempt at minimalism in the album is bad, as sometimes the simplicity of the album's music works fabulously, in the case of "Do What U Want." Other times however, the simplicity comes across as empty and lazy, such as in the case of certain moments of "Venus" (not that the song is altogether bad, it just has moments that leave much to be desired).

    Overall, Lady Gaga's ARTPOP is far more fun to think about and ponder than actually listen to, which perhaps adds to the truthfulness of the album's "ART" half and a bit of falsehood to the "POP" side of things. This album may very well fail to keep Lady Gaga at the top of the charts, but it doesn't make the album less compelling as an experiment in pop music, something that hasn't happened in recent memory.

    Essential Tracks (It's funny that the "best" tracks on some reviews are the "worst" on others, I guess this just adds to the fact that criticism is the art of subjectivity): "Mary Jane Holland," "Gypsy," "Jewels and Drugs," "Do What U Want," and "ARTPOP" (Don't even try to claim that the background sounds for the title track were produced while not high).

    Forgettable Tracks: "Dope" and, to a lesser extent, "Applause."

    Score: 8/10    … Expand
  42. Keithnicity
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    It's exhausting reading pretentious reviews of this album. What is the point of analyzing and breaking down her lyrics with a microscope? It's a fun party album for Christ's sake. When I am given a new album by Lady Gaga I have one question, will this album make me want to party? If the answer is yes, then it was successful. The answer to that question here is... yes. This album SLAMS fromIt's exhausting reading pretentious reviews of this album. What is the point of analyzing and breaking down her lyrics with a microscope? It's a fun party album for Christ's sake. When I am given a new album by Lady Gaga I have one question, will this album make me want to party? If the answer is yes, then it was successful. The answer to that question here is... yes. This album SLAMS from front to back, it is relentless surging energy. I personally wasn't crazy about Dope because the whole album is like a sweaty rave and then Dope comes in like a hangover and makes the party shut down. Otherwise, this thing is party music, get wasted, grab your friends and have a with this thing. Listening to Lady Gaga for anything besides party music is like watching Rambo for engaging and tear jerking acting performances, stop being dumb.… Expand
  43. nakedidea
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    ARTPOP is filled with unique pop music that cannot be matched with other pop artists. There are songs on the album that truly show her diverse talent and creativity. However, I feel the "Art" aspect of it is missing on the album. Not a big deal since her live performance are very, very artistic. Overall, it's an amazing pop album with great potential to exploit great art performances.
  44. Gerard22
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Whats often unacknowledged regarding the majority of negative Gaga articles is the way that people throw objectivity out the window and just project. Theres rarely loose ties, rarely rationale, just biased malarkey equivalent to some old queen annoyed by the fact that the younger generation has taken a liking to something they feel they've already seen or some jaded artist that scoffs atWhats often unacknowledged regarding the majority of negative Gaga articles is the way that people throw objectivity out the window and just project. Theres rarely loose ties, rarely rationale, just biased malarkey equivalent to some old queen annoyed by the fact that the younger generation has taken a liking to something they feel they've already seen or some jaded artist that scoffs at the fact that this blatantly commercial entity in popular culture dares to consider herself an artist if even remotely.

    Lady Gaga is a contemporary commercial pop star that very much acknowledges and thinks of herself as a commercial pop star as well as an artist. Her intent on fusing art into her career isn't through the music so much as it is her general image which if you actually have paid proper attention to her and her goal within her career has always been her intention.

    I see way too many critiques centering their entire articles trying to take her down a peg by harping on the fact that shes not experimental enough in sound for her to be allowed to consider herself an artist and nearly completely brush aside the fact that this album succeeds in its attempt to be a solid commercial pop record with great hooks and interesting references/samples that once again prove her to be a step above most of her contemporaries (Perry, Minaj, Rihanna). This album is imperfect (has everyone become so hellbent on "putting her in her place" that we ignore the fact that perfection is a rarity anyway?), but its the furthest thing from a travesty. Its one of the best commercial pop records released this year.    … Expand
  45. felupp
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    Lady Gaga shows us once again how to be a good songwriter not surrendering to the cliché of basic letters and'' routine'', not to mention the melodies and'' Dope'', which appears to be more a live performance, with his incredible voice that every time that passes, excels in quality issue, congratulations Gaga, always rocking.
  46. TheChameleon
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    Definitely, not Gaga's best, but surely one of the best albums of 2013 so far. You can feel and recognize Zedd's touch in tracks such as "Aura" and "Swine". But Gaga doesn't take risk and got out of her "comfort zone" as she said she would, the only tracks you can feel something different are "Do What U Want (ft. R. Kelly) and "Jewels n' Drugs (feat. T.I., Too $hort & Twista)".
  47. Jeagle
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    The album can be overwhelming but it is not far from what Lady Gaga has accustomed their fans to hear. It contains the catchy hooks and the earworms that are expected to be found in her work. The albums starts with "Aura" a reminescent of Judas's bass. "Venus" tries to take you to another planet with a fresh sound. "G.U.Y." follows the line of what could have been Bad Romance Part IIThe album can be overwhelming but it is not far from what Lady Gaga has accustomed their fans to hear. It contains the catchy hooks and the earworms that are expected to be found in her work. The albums starts with "Aura" a reminescent of Judas's bass. "Venus" tries to take you to another planet with a fresh sound. "G.U.Y." follows the line of what could have been Bad Romance Part II noding with Alejandro. "Sexxx Dreams" is a sexy song, far from nasty, and with cool electronic beats. "Jewels N' Drugs" is the first hip-hop experiment of Gaga in collaboration with T.I. and Too Short. The hook "Don't want your jewels, I want your drugs. Don't want your money, want your love" throws Gaga in the arena and she doesn't even have to make an effort to be perfectly bonded with the rappers' game. "Do What You Want" is one of the most outstanding songs in the album. R. Kelly and Gaga lead you into a pleasant tune with evocative lyrics. "Artpop" is another good song with a catchy chorus: "we could, we could, we could belong together", and a smart bridge: "I tried to sell myself but I am really laughing
    Because I just love the music, not the bling". "Swine" is the electronic highlight in the album with crazy beats and methapor that easily gets into your mounth after a couple times of listening: "You're just a pig inside a human body, squealer, squealer, squeal out, you're so disgusting! You're just a pig inside." "Donatella" a kind of homage to Donatella Versace turns from a confusing song at the beginning "why did she included it?" into a runway anthem."Fashion!" (this time with a mark) has a nice piano intro, but since Gaga already has a song named Fashion ("Confessions of a Shopaholic" soundtrack) and it is better elaborated that this new one, I think it was unnecessary to include it on the album. "Mary Jane Holland" an ode to marijuana is also a unnecessary song in the album with a simple chorus and a flat tune. "Dope" is an interesting song what can be a continuation of "So Happy I Could Die" and "Yoü and I" but with a lowest rhythm. "Gypsy" is probably the best song in the album with a structure almost identical to "The Edge of Glory", but this time without a saxophone solo and with a more empahisized chorus ending in an inevitable chorus "Cuz I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm a gypsy, gypsy, gypsy I'm". The album ends with its first single "Applause" which is probably the best club song on it.    … Expand
  48. topherguilfucci
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    This is a great EDM album but it gets dragged down by two songs the ill fitted over crowded Jewels and Drugs and towards the end the song Dope doesn't fit well with the rest of the album. Overall great experience
  49. walshj29
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    Lady Gaga has finally released a new album after two years since the brilliant Born This Way, and I'm happy to say that after much deliberating, I think overall the album is a success. What had me a bit unsure of at first was the seemingly preponderance of 'pop' over 'art', but as Gaga calmly breathes out the lyrics to title track ‘ARTPOP’: “[her] ARTPOP could mean anything”.Lady Gaga has finally released a new album after two years since the brilliant Born This Way, and I'm happy to say that after much deliberating, I think overall the album is a success. What had me a bit unsure of at first was the seemingly preponderance of 'pop' over 'art', but as Gaga calmly breathes out the lyrics to title track ‘ARTPOP’: “[her] ARTPOP could mean anything”.

    Thematically, I really like this album. The album serves as a nice contrast to 2011’s Born This Way, which was an album of ballads and power-anthems focused on universal acceptance and self-expression, urging its listeners to be free and thrive in their own creativity. ARTPOP is concerned with similar ideas of the ‘self-expression’ but this album is a lot more egocentric and whilst before, Gaga was singing for everyone, now she’s singing about herself, and it feels a lot more honest than The Fame The Fame Monster did. Both of those albums focused on the life of the popstar, but, as Gaga tells us on the opening track ‘Aura’, this time we’re being given insight into the “girl who lives behind the aura”. Presumably the aura is the barrier between the famous popstar’s outer façade and the normal girl beneath. She tells us to ignore the popstar’s life for now, to leave it in ‘Hollywood’ while we step away from that public image and get to know the girl beneath, hidden ‘protected’, even by a veil.

    In ‘Venus’ the themes of love and sex emerge as Gaga is embodying the Roman/Greek Goddess of Love Venus, as represented by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli. The lyrics “garden panty” allude to either side of Venus in the painting: ‘garden’ (the right hand side) representing the wise and intellectual aspect of love; and ‘panty’ (the left hand side), representing sexuality and lust. Gaga, in the centre, seems to be striking a balance between the two. Gaga demands to be taken to the ‘leader’ of these powerful emotions (“I can’t help the way I’m feeling”) Venus. As the second song on the album, the emergence of the theme of love indicates how important this is in Gaga’s life. This theme continues on with two more songs about sex and lust, the ‘panty’ side of the painting (which contrast with the more pure and ‘intellectual’ love expressed in Venus, where she’s simply overcome with a deeply personal love for whoever the song is addressed at probably her fans, as seems to be a central idea in the album: that the love of her fans is all she needs).

    ‘G.U.Y.’ also expresses something else which interests Gaga feminism. The point of the song is that while she is prefers to be subversive and dominated in the bedroom, the fact that she chooses to do so indicates that she still holds power in the relationship “I don’t need to be on top to know I'm worth it Cause I'm strong enough to know the truth”. The tale of deviance in ‘Sexxx Dreams’ finishes off the love trilogy with some infidelity probably the lowest form of sexual love. She is singing about two different lovers she has, one with whom she has a ‘lover’s quarrel’ and one whom she’s fantasizing about, separated by her singing and her speaking: “Last night, I was thinking about you, and it was kinda dirty” is intertwined with “Our lover’s quarrel hurts more than I can say” etc. before eventually the cheating side, the “criminal of thought” takes over and she focuses on her fantasy.

    In “Jewels N’ Drugs” Gaga explores another important aspect of her life fame. She tells us she doesn’t want money or jewels, simply the ‘love’ of her fans, which she likens to a ‘drug’ (which is brought up again in ‘Applause’). Her habit (i.e. fame) may be expensive, both financially (she’s previously discussed how she didn’t care how much her Fame Monster tour cost) and physically (e.g. her broken hip), and while some people may see it as some ‘offensive’ fame-whoring, the strong relationship she has with her fans indicated by her ‘family’ metaphor is too overbearing and she refuses to “die” just because some people don’t like it; she is like a “mother, sister, father, brother” to her fans and won’t change it for anything. T.I. and Too $hort’s verses concern themselves with things like drugs and hookers and dangerous living, which may indicate that while Gaga loves her fame and the connection that brings to all of her fans, it’s not without its dangers.

    Gaga turns back to the theme of love in ‘MANiCURE’ which details what seemingly is a lesbian affair. She begs to be healed “Heal me, ‘cause I’m addicted to love’. There is a preponderance of the imperative tense in this song “put some lipstick on”, “Perfume your neck”, “touch me in the dark”, “throw me on the bed” etc., again suggesting Gaga’s inner feminist is shining through.

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  50. Rockhameligion
    Dec 2, 2013
    8
    ARTPOP, the album where art blends in with the modern day of music and pop. It flourishes like Katy Perry's PRISM except with much more dance records making the whole album more energetic and the production is charming. A lovely album I must say.
  51. steven_f24
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    It's easy to say, as a huge Lady Gaga fan that ARTPOP is the best pop release of 2013, which it might be, but it isn't 'perfect', especially in comparison to her other work.
    From start to finish, it is evident that Mother-Monster worked her ass off, both as a vocalist and a producer, she polished all 15 tracks to true 'Gaga-ness'. I must thank her for that. But I feel, to be completely    It's easy to say, as a huge Lady Gaga fan that ARTPOP is the best pop release of 2013, which it might be, but it isn't 'perfect', especially in comparison to her other work.
    From start to finish, it is evident that Mother-Monster worked her ass off, both as a vocalist and a producer, she polished all 15 tracks to true 'Gaga-ness'. I must thank her for that. But I feel, to be completely honest that the lyrical content is not up to par, with what Lady Gaga is completely capable of.

    I feel that this is a great dance album for all of Mother Monsters 'Little Monsters', from 'Aura' to 'Swine'. Then after that its starts to get slow. From 'Donatella' to 'Dope' it slows down completely, not saying they are bad songs, just not the songs you jam to at a party. Then with the last two songs 'Gypsy' and 'Applause' Gaga tries to bring back that dance party back and sort of achieves it. (Very smart to place 'Applause' at the end of the album btw!)

    Must download: 'Aura', 'Venus', 'G.U.Y.', 'Sexxx Dreams', 'Do What U Want (ft. R.Kelly)', 'ARTPOP', 'Swine', 'Gypsy' and 'Applause'    … Expand
  52. Mrmik
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    ARTPOP is a mash of electronic sounds which is hard to listen. Though some of the songs are incredibly catchy! (GUY, ARTPOP, Gypsy, Venus, DWUW) On the other hand, I think that Gaga recorded two the worst songs of her career (Jewels n Drugs & Swine). Gaga spoiled everything her ridiculous statements that ARTPOP is an art. She needs to be more modest next time.
  53. ritoban
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    the problem is that gaga called this album artpop... its becoming to difficult for people to understand where the art is. i had the same question too cause the lyrics remained to be quite simple. but gaga has never been a super lyricist like adele etc .. her craft lies in her production and the sounds that she chooses to experiment with ... songs like aura , i think is pathbreaking inthe problem is that gaga called this album artpop... its becoming to difficult for people to understand where the art is. i had the same question too cause the lyrics remained to be quite simple. but gaga has never been a super lyricist like adele etc .. her craft lies in her production and the sounds that she chooses to experiment with ... songs like aura , i think is pathbreaking in terms of being an edm track ... venus is definitely my favourite track in the album it gives me the feels of being in a campy 60s space movie with a lot of sex in it. and gaga is about celebrating campy and figuring where art lies in it. her sound aesthetics makes me feel so amazing i feel like i am in sexy nightclub . guy ...love the production but the tune of the song i dont know makes me feel as if i have heard (common melody). man i cure hmmm the most fun i have while singing it ...very catchy but it again seems like a simpler melody but the production again is very retro. do what you want is one of my favorite songs on the album... beatiful beats... very matured vocals and very interesting transformation for gaga. ARTPOP is again one of my favourite songs on the album simply beacuse of the importance to detail...you can hear gaga whining like heee heeee heee in the middle of her verse very retro again never got the lyrics in the beginning thought it was just a writers block kind of moment for her but now i like it... "the melody that you choose can rescue you"... she talks about letting your heart choose your artistic decisions and that will rescue you like ARTPOP. Swine ...whatever.... fun but not **** like schiesse or judas. DO NUTELLA .... loved this song from the time i heard it ....so **** bold. mindless therefore fun. beautiful detailing in
    production. Fashion! reminds be of bowie but with nicer sounds around a bowie song... very simple song from lyrics perspective very mature from production side makes you wanna sing along . oh **** forgot about sexxx dreams... did you hear those **** beats ?? its like a 80s pop songs very pure no adulteration... lovely music . mary jane holland ...."cause i love love cause i love love" ..i only like that part otherwise i think its a bit over produced.

    Dope has no reason being in this album... i hardly listen to it.

    gypsy makes me feel emotional at times very nicely written song ...very bold too ...imai mai iam mai mai a gypseegypseegypsee aii ....very nicely and bravely written song .. sometimes a little springsteen esque like her edge of glory. but nice.

    applause is one hell of a diva track... so **** artistic in its construction...never can another pop artist who is so commercial too come up with melodies , experimental beats and sounds like gaga .

    but yes her lyrics didnt live up to being inspired from marina or jeff or watever but her synths and sounds are pathbreaking like always ... artpop should have been called POPARTY ... hahah something like that... pop + (art )+party?    … Expand
  54. aladinkicks
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    This album is obviously her most refined and authentic to date. While successfully encompassing R&B, techno, disco and rock, it remains balanced. Lady Gaga delivers her best performance and she offers her most lyrically advanced and creatively produced album yet.

    Best Songs- Do What U Want, Mary Jane Holland, Aura, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams Average Songs- Fashion!, Venus, Applause, Artpop    This album is obviously her most refined and authentic to date. While successfully encompassing R&B, techno, disco and rock, it remains balanced. Lady Gaga delivers her best performance and she offers her most lyrically advanced and creatively produced album yet.

    Best Songs- Do What U Want, Mary Jane Holland, Aura, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams
    Average Songs- Fashion!, Venus, Applause, Artpop
    Worst Songs- Swine, Donatella, Gypsy, MANiCURE, Jewels N' Drugs, Dope    … Expand
  55. lucas24
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    ARTPOP não revolucionou nada. Mas, também não se auto-prejudicou. ARTPOP mescla batidas viciantes que contagiam, mas as letras são esquisitas. Parece até nem ser a gaga criativa que o mundo conhece.
  56. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    The worst was hers, that we are confident but not the worst album, ARTPOP have there good points, great music, a whole story within it, makes you fall for it easily, her vocals are great, and most of the songs has quality.
    Highlights: Venus and Gypsy
    Lows: Fashion! and Jewels & Drugs
  57. AlejandroLuque
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    Overall it's a good album that combines all kinds of musical genres. Besides being one of the most complete albums Gaga from its predecessor "Born This Way" . Although I expected better , overall it is an outstanding album with tracks like " GUY ", " Do What U Want " , "Gypsy " , "Dope " and the track that names the album " ARTPOP " . I look forward to your next album is much better. IOverall it's a good album that combines all kinds of musical genres. Besides being one of the most complete albums Gaga from its predecessor "Born This Way" . Although I expected better , overall it is an outstanding album with tracks like " GUY ", " Do What U Want " , "Gypsy " , "Dope " and the track that names the album " ARTPOP " . I look forward to your next album is much better. I leave you wanting something better made ​​, produced and best lyrics .… Expand
  58. Lenis
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    It's not art and it isn't cohesive, but this experimental thing brings Gaga to her most artistic expression with a sonically variation, explosive production and shocking vocals. It's not disappointing, the lyrics show us a more mature artist and the person behind the stage, behind the spotlight. It's fun, it's deep, it's eccentric, it's fashion, it's pink, it's dark, it's beautiful inside,It's not art and it isn't cohesive, but this experimental thing brings Gaga to her most artistic expression with a sonically variation, explosive production and shocking vocals. It's not disappointing, the lyrics show us a more mature artist and the person behind the stage, behind the spotlight. It's fun, it's deep, it's eccentric, it's fashion, it's pink, it's dark, it's beautiful inside, it's Gaga in just a compilation of 15 songs I'd say it's the best EDM album of 2013… Expand
  59. Dennonyx
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    There would be much to say about this album. Summarizing, it could be considered a bold experiment of power synth approached to the equally powerful Gaga's voice.
    A journey starting from the exclaquestion mark of 'Aura' and ending in the predictable dancefloor of 'Applause'; probing various stylistic experiments, from the tearjerker 'Dope' to the psycho-rapped 'Jewels N Drugs', and from    There would be much to say about this album. Summarizing, it could be considered a bold experiment of power synth approached to the equally powerful Gaga's voice.
    A journey starting from the exclaquestion mark of 'Aura' and ending in the predictable dancefloor of 'Applause'; probing various stylistic experiments, from the tearjerker 'Dope' to the psycho-rapped 'Jewels N Drugs', and from the 'MANiCURE' rock solo to the 'Mary Jane Holland' heavy trance. There are definitely more and less successful tracks, but they all come together in an overall, extremely brave projection of what Lady Gaga is as an artist and as a living artwork.

    Highlights include the reigning 'Venus', the futuristic title track 'ARTPOP' (where the instrumental is strangely and cleverly moderate) and of course the beautiful sparkling 'Gypsy'.    … Expand
  60. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    I really don't understand what critics hate so much about this album. Yes, there are a few weak points, but I think this album as a whole is very artistic (as the title suggests) and less repetitive than Born This way. The production is better than most modern pop music and the lyrics are controversial but interesting. For me this album gets a B+. Highlights: "Aura", "Venus", "S***xI really don't understand what critics hate so much about this album. Yes, there are a few weak points, but I think this album as a whole is very artistic (as the title suggests) and less repetitive than Born This way. The production is better than most modern pop music and the lyrics are controversial but interesting. For me this album gets a B+. Highlights: "Aura", "Venus", "S***x Dreams", "Swine". Worst song: "MANiCURE"… Expand
  61. veulvux
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    A good album but it's obviously not her best work to date, it does has it gems songs like Venus (Which she produced) is a good song, Fashion! is also a stand out track of this album
  62. thecriticboy
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    A job well done but poorly worked. Despite having very well made songs like "Venus" has other poorly worked as "Applause" and besides that, Gaga decided this last before a good job. Nor gave much effort to their Singles and basically the only downside of this album is its low promotion and their bad Singles (except G.U.Y). But we must praise that Gaga has an excellent voice in this albumA job well done but poorly worked. Despite having very well made songs like "Venus" has other poorly worked as "Applause" and besides that, Gaga decided this last before a good job. Nor gave much effort to their Singles and basically the only downside of this album is its low promotion and their bad Singles (except G.U.Y). But we must praise that Gaga has an excellent voice in this album and what about exploited well. Honestly, this disc is better than its predecessor "Born This Way"… Expand
  63. shaday
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    Obviously not Gaga's best work, It doesn't seem as put together as previous album. Some songs should have been cut out. Songs like "Jewels & Drugs" and "Fashion!" don't match up with how amazing songs like Aura, Venus, Do what u want and G.U.Y. Its a fun album
  64. vinzlima
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    Fearless , this should be the name of this album . Without fear of technological innovations and vocals . A great album, however, far from being the best of it.
  65. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu pensava que ARTPOP seria um álbum melhor do que é. Me decepcionei um pouco com o trabalho, mas é um bom álbum. Se não fosse pelo exagero de sintetizadores, eu o consideraria melhor do que é. Mas a voz de Gaga está melhor do que nunca e tem músicas que são magníficas.

    Pontos altos: Gypsy, Venus, Dope
    Pontos baixos: Jewels N' Drugs, Sexxx Dreams, Aura    … Expand
  66. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    This is definitive not Gaga's best album, but there is something about that "messy EDM" that we really must pay attention. Some songs like "Aura", "Venus", "Do What U Want" and "MANiCURE" are potential hits that deserved more success, by the way, I found a word for this album, a "potential one".
  67. juliomaas
    May 2, 2016
    8
    It was not the best album of Lady Gaga , however, the deeper and perhaps real .
    A rude, fierce and authentic album, is what define the ARTPOP today.
    Gaga is a super songwriter. perhaps our minds are not as evolved as to her . The great salvation of the album are the vocals , gaga has been improving more and more in this direction. We expected more ? perhaps. But gaga gave us what Lady    It was not the best album of Lady Gaga , however, the deeper and perhaps real .
    A rude, fierce and authentic album, is what define the ARTPOP today.
    Gaga is a super songwriter. perhaps our minds are not as evolved as to her .
    The great salvation of the album are the vocals , gaga has been improving more and more in this direction.
    We expected more ? perhaps. But gaga gave us what Lady Gaga is .    … Expand
  68. Juan12353
    May 30, 2016
    8
    1. Aura 10/10
    2. Venus 10/10
    3. G.U.Y. 9/10
    4. Sexxx Dreams 9/10
    5. Jewels N' Drugs 7/10
    6. MANiCURE 9/10
    7. Do What U Want 8/10
    8. ARTPOP 8/10
    9. Swine 8/10
    10. Donatella 6/10
    11. Fashion! 10/10
    12. Mary Jane Holland 7/10
    13. Dope 9/10
    14. Gypsy 6/10
    15. Applause 10/10
  69. TryAgainGata
    Nov 8, 2016
    8
    1 – “Aura” 4/5
    2 – “Venus” 4/5
    3 – “G.U.Y.” 4/5 4 – “Sexxx Dreams” 3/5 5 – “Jewels N’ Drugs” (feat. T.I., Too $hort, and Twista) 2/5 6 – “MANiCURE” 3/5 7 – “Do What U Want” (feat. R. Kelly) 4/5 8 – “ARTPOP” 5/5 9 – “Swine” 4/5 10 – “Donatella” 3/5 11 – “Fashion!” 4/5 12 – “Mary Jane Holland” 4/5 13 – “Dope” 2/5 14 – “Gypsy” 4/5 15 – “Applause“ 5/5    1 – “Aura” 4/5
    2 – “Venus” 4/5
    3 – “G.U.Y.” 4/5
    4 – “Sexxx Dreams” 3/5
    5 – “Jewels N’ Drugs” (feat. T.I., Too $hort, and Twista) 2/5
    6 – “MANiCURE” 3/5
    7 – “Do What U Want” (feat. R. Kelly) 4/5
    8 – “ARTPOP” 5/5
    9 – “Swine” 4/5
    10 – “Donatella” 3/5
    11 – “Fashion!” 4/5
    12 – “Mary Jane Holland” 4/5
    13 – “Dope” 2/5
    14 – “Gypsy” 4/5
    15 – “Applause“ 5/5
  70. fabiangza
    Sep 18, 2016
    8
    Tiene sonidos muy pegadizos y eléctricos, a veces tan eléctricos que llegan a quemar un poco los oídos... Con este álbum, Gaga perdió buena parte del boom que le había dado su icónico y trascendental estilo dance, pero eso no quiere decir que aún no le quede potencial para mejorar y seguir destacando en la industria.
  71. Jms161230
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    After having rapidly established herself as the biggest pop artist in the world during "The Fame," "The Fame Monster," and "Born This Way" eras, Gaga's subsequent critical and public downfall was inevitable. Unfortunately, it occurred during the release of yet another fantastic pop album by Mother Monster. Admittedly, the album isn't as cohesive as it could be, and it arguably contains theAfter having rapidly established herself as the biggest pop artist in the world during "The Fame," "The Fame Monster," and "Born This Way" eras, Gaga's subsequent critical and public downfall was inevitable. Unfortunately, it occurred during the release of yet another fantastic pop album by Mother Monster. Admittedly, the album isn't as cohesive as it could be, and it arguably contains the single worst track she's ever recorded ("Jewels N' Drugs.") However, for its few missteps, ARTPOP overwhelmingly consists of experimental pop perfection in the form of "Venus," "G.U.Y.," "Sexxx Dreams," "Gypsy," and the #4 and #20 Billboard Hot 100 hits "Applause," and "Do What U Want," respectively. With the passage of time and Gaga's post-Superbowl comeback to the top, I firmly believe this severely underrated album will retroactively receive the "applause" it's due.… Expand
  72. idontknowher
    Dec 21, 2016
    8
    No es el mejor álbum de Gaga pero es muy diferente a "The Fame" y "Born This Way" y explotó distintos sonidos que hicieron de este disco algo fresco, bailable y divertido.
  73. bust0rf
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    THE MOST UNDERRATED RECORD THIS DECADE.

    I can not get why people judged Gaga for this record. For me, It's fresh and unique. Not Gaga's best but not Gaga's worst. Still mad this record got snubbed at the Grammys.

    MY TOP 5

    1. AURA
    2. DO WHAT U WANT
    3. ARTPOP
    4. FASHION
    5. JEWELS N DRUGS
  74. joaofelin
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    Aura - 9
    Venus - 10
    G.U.Y. - 9
    Sexxx Dreams - 10
    Jewels N' Drugs - 6
    Manicure - 7
    Do What U Want - 8
    Artpop - 9
    Swine - 5
    Donatella - 7
    Fashion! - 7
    Mary Jane Holland - 6
    Dope - 8
    Gypsy - 7
    Applause - 9

    score: 7,8
  75. RK13
    Jun 14, 2017
    8
    This album is CRIMINALLY underrated. Loads of people always say that Born This Way was one of Gaga's best album, but it was awful. If anything, ARTPOP is her second best album (let's be honest, nothing will ever compare to The Fame Monster).
  76. GARGANAS
    May 24, 2019
    8
    DANCE, SEX, ART, POP. I love this álbum, he is misunderstood by the masses and is quite the front of his time.
  77. ewerthon
    Apr 27, 2018
    8
    "Risking" may be the second name of this album warrior. An absurdly different sound, that anyone who listen, strange. Something "strange" that is so original in Lady Gaga's courage to bring art and music to the heart.
  78. KamuSubarashi01
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    For me, this album is the most vulnerable part of Gaga's Career, i really love this album ♥
  79. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    Álbum visionário que poucos entenderam o conceito. Gaga à frente de seu tempo.
  80. samgenesi
    Jun 13, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. completamente a frente de seu tempo, conceito inovador e original, existem faixas FORÇADAS e outras impecáveis, se ouvir o álbum com um fone bom e sem ninguém pra interromper é impossível não gostar… Expand
  81. andyn823
    Jun 9, 2020
    8
    I love the production on this album. It's epic. I feel like this album is Stefani's most underrated albums.
  82. joelsantana17
    May 7, 2020
    8
    This album has many great songs, but Lady Gaga was a bit late to the game with EDM. By 2013, it was already a saturated music market - lots of great songs here though and recommend a listen to pick those songs you like
  83. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Well, I get the impression that Gaga has changed direction tremendously, but that doesn't mean that this album is bad, quite the opposite.
  84. germanotta28
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Lady Gaga'nin en iyi albumleri arasinda ARTPOP'u muhtemelen sayamayiz cunku The Fame, The Fame Monster, Born This Way ve hatta Joanne gibi iddiali rakipleri var. Eger Gaga o donem bu albume cok fazla hype yaratarak hazirlanmasa elestirmenlerin bu denli acimasiz olacagini zannetmiyorum. Yine de sevdigim bir albumdur. Cogu sarkisini hala keyifle dinlerim.
  85. theplantjojo
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    8.5 - Ambicioso e experimental. Grandioso demais para mentes pequenas. Poderia ser muito mais do que é, mas acredito que ninguém aqui saberia para onde ir.
  86. HunterG776
    Dec 14, 2013
    7
    Gaga does better when she's not trying to impress anybody. It's just too messy, those no message or take away like Born This Way, or even almost a thesis statement like The Fame and Fame Monster. The album does push the definitions of pop and art, but the statements made are rather meek than stunning. ARTPOP isn't a weak release, but it lacks so much of the visions that Gaga has formulatedGaga does better when she's not trying to impress anybody. It's just too messy, those no message or take away like Born This Way, or even almost a thesis statement like The Fame and Fame Monster. The album does push the definitions of pop and art, but the statements made are rather meek than stunning. ARTPOP isn't a weak release, but it lacks so much of the visions that Gaga has formulated in the past.… Expand
  87. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    While half of the tracks of this album will only entertain her fans, Little Monsters. ARTPOP lives up to its title as POP, which today is a mixture of pop and electronic music, is mixed with ART, which is according what kind of ART Lady Gaga is looking for. This album is clearly a tribute to pop music from Gaga, without being compared with her musical rival, Madonna.

    Highlights: Venus,    While half of the tracks of this album will only entertain her fans, Little Monsters. ARTPOP lives up to its title as POP, which today is a mixture of pop and electronic music, is mixed with ART, which is according what kind of ART Lady Gaga is looking for. This album is clearly a tribute to pop music from Gaga, without being compared with her musical rival, Madonna.

    Highlights: Venus, Manicure, Do What U Want, Artpop, Donatella, Dope and Gypsy
    Potential Singles After the Album's Release: Venus, Jewels N' Drugs, Donatella, Mary Jane Holland and Gypsy.
    Personal Favorites: Aura, Venus, Manicure, Do What U Want, Artpop, Gypsy and Applause.    … Expand
  88. orbit
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    ARTPOP is a good album but I was expecting something more from Gaga. I actually really like only 7 songs Applause, Artpop, Sex dreams, GUY, Swine, Do what you want, Venus. I hope she will go a little back to the old Gaga with the next album.
  89. WarriorLotus
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    When I first heard of ARTPOP I was excited. The iTunes festival was brilliant and the snippets were amazing. The album as whole is consistent and satisfying. I get the fact she's trying to bring the art to her pop music, instead of making the pop culture her art. But let's face it, it's just too pretentious. So pretentious that it's really unsettling. If she had to promote it as being aWhen I first heard of ARTPOP I was excited. The iTunes festival was brilliant and the snippets were amazing. The album as whole is consistent and satisfying. I get the fact she's trying to bring the art to her pop music, instead of making the pop culture her art. But let's face it, it's just too pretentious. So pretentious that it's really unsettling. If she had to promote it as being a good pop album, then by all means it is. It's better than Bangerz. But no, she stated this was the "album of infinite". Over-hype killed the album... This is just the music, the actual idea of ARTPOP and the execution is perfect. But then again, it's the music that's important. Not Jeff Koons mixed with Botticelli on an album cover.

    Best Tracks:
    Aura
    Gypsy
    Applause
    Mary Jane Holland
    Dope
    Venus

    Worst Tracks:
    There is no "bad" tracks really. They are all mediocre to great. But I would have to say Jewels N Drugs.

    Overall:
    I'm a little monster but I have to say, Katy killed it with PRISM. The music was great. Her idea of rebirth was also brilliant and then again, brilliantly executed. Here's ARTPOP, great music, great idea, great execution. But too unsettling of a combination.    … Expand
  90. stfuadam
    Dec 8, 2013
    7
    Lady Gaga's latest effort is a diverse mash-up of pop, EDM, R&B and even hip-hop. In my honest opinion, it is her weakest album yet, and I am a huge fan. The highs are high, but the lows are scarily low. Auto-tune is also overused at some points in the album. High points are ''Donatella'', ''Fashion!'', ''Do What U Want (feat. R. Kelly)'', ''Applause'', ''Venus'', ''Dope'' and ''ARTPOP''.Lady Gaga's latest effort is a diverse mash-up of pop, EDM, R&B and even hip-hop. In my honest opinion, it is her weakest album yet, and I am a huge fan. The highs are high, but the lows are scarily low. Auto-tune is also overused at some points in the album. High points are ''Donatella'', ''Fashion!'', ''Do What U Want (feat. R. Kelly)'', ''Applause'', ''Venus'', ''Dope'' and ''ARTPOP''. Especially low points are ''Swine'' and ''Jewels N' Drugs (feat. T.I., Too $hort & Twista)''.… Expand
  91. Hedilio
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    The songs that are great really stick, but a few fall flat, specifically "Dope", which is disappointing since it was supposed to be the most emotional and raw track on the album; Honestly, the song was so much better before she mastered it and changed the title. Looking at it as a whole though, it's an amazing piece of ARTPOP
  92. asjklasjklas
    Nov 15, 2013
    7
    In all her alleged pretentiousness and self-absorbed persona, Lady Gaga is also one of the 21st century's most dedicated entertainers in the music industry and certainly one of the quirkiest. From the unexpected success of her 2008 debut album The Fame, she set the bar for fellow female pop musicians to reach, which has proven to be quite difficult in terms of originality. ButIn all her alleged pretentiousness and self-absorbed persona, Lady Gaga is also one of the 21st century's most dedicated entertainers in the music industry and certainly one of the quirkiest. From the unexpected success of her 2008 debut album The Fame, she set the bar for fellow female pop musicians to reach, which has proven to be quite difficult in terms of originality. But unfortunately, in 2013, a year when folk and indie have also unexpectedly risen up the charts and more experimental youngsters such as New Zealand hailing Lorde have topped the charts for more than a month, Lady Gaga has also challenged herself when it comes to headlining the spotlight in mainstream music. According to Gaga, ARTPOP has a "reverse-Warhol" concept in which she wishes to merge art with commercial pop, and while that concept is certainly unique (although many artists have already achieved this), it's not exactly so. ARTPOP is, for the most part, simply a EDM-influenced pop record that's musically less diverse than previous entry Born This Way and not nearly as catchy as the pop masterpiece The Fame Monster. Expect more or less from ARTPOP, but it's simply not equivalent to that of Gaga's talent. Many have accused her of emulating musicians such as Madonna, David Bowie, and even Bruce Springsteen in the past, but little did we understand, emulation is almost what made Gaga such a memorable performer. Its opening Middle Eastern-esque EDM thumper, "Aura", starts the album off strong and of course, sparked controversy with the Muslim community, which might not be all too surprising, but that's just Gaga. In fact, the first half of ARTPOP is promising enough for Little Monsters or really anyone that adores pop music in general: "Venus", although lyrically nonsensical, can be taken as poorly written or enjoyed as a fun camp song that Gaga claims to have produced all on her own (cite "Uranus/Don't you know my ass is famous" as one of the most memorable moments in AP); "G.U.Y.", which was co-produced by current EDM highlight of 2013 Zedd, could very well be hit-single material; "Sexxx Dreams" flashbacks to Gaga's adoration of 80s synthpop and rock-tinged compositions and will light up the fires in her Little Monsters hearts. But somewhere in the middle, ARTPOP begins to sound unexpectedly generic in its songwriting and musicianship with faceless entries such as "MANiCURE", which could have easily been given to the "motherf-cking princess" (whatever that means) Avril Lavigne, and "Fashion!" (no, not her unreleased 2008 song), a boring nod to 80s disco that features writing credits from David Guetta and will.i.am, which explains why it sounds so damn underwhelming in comparison to Gaga's previous entries. "Gypsy", the only nod to Born This Way on an album filled with pre-Fame material, can be taken or left. Either way, expect it on the radio as soon as early next year. Overall, while we can certainly see the effort Gaga has put into ARTPOP mentally and vocally, it's a disappointment when compared to the hype Little Monsters have been force fed since early 2012. That's not at all saying ARTPOP is a bad album nor is it even mediocre, there are some chart worthy songs here that would make anyone with a functioning heart move in the clubs. Lady Gaga has stated that ARTPOP will apparently be a 2-part album (similar to that of Justin Timberlake's The 20-20 Experience) and that all the experimental songs will be saved for the second part. Let's hope that's a legitimate fact. We're not holding our breaths, but we're also not done with Mother Monster quite yet. Wonder if we'll ever hear from alter-ego Mary Jane Holland again.… Expand
  93. Carlsdil000
    Dec 14, 2015
    7
    Takes a few times to really understand or appreciate, but overall not a bad listen! It has some hits, some misses and some "mehs" but that's how a lot of pop albums are.
  94. sebastianglz
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Lady Gaga knew how to made a comeback. This album is amazing! but not as amazing as The Fame Monster, but is better than last Lady Gaga's studio album "Born This Way". With songs like "Jewels N' Drugs" and "Do What U Want" we all know she's not just a mainstream pop artist who's selling his music just for charts. With Applause lyrics "to crash the critic saying, is it right or is itLady Gaga knew how to made a comeback. This album is amazing! but not as amazing as The Fame Monster, but is better than last Lady Gaga's studio album "Born This Way". With songs like "Jewels N' Drugs" and "Do What U Want" we all know she's not just a mainstream pop artist who's selling his music just for charts. With Applause lyrics "to crash the critic saying, is it right or is it wrong", she let us know she doesn't care about mainstream critics, she's doing what she enjoys, make her fans happy, and she knew how to do that. With producers like David Guetta and will.i.am we expected more from "Fashion!" (actually the worst song), but after that we have "Dope" and "Gypsy" (actually the best songs from the album). We all know all the negative user reviews are from Madonna, Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera fans who are mad just because the album, but, as I said first: Lady Gaga doesn't care, all she care about is her fans and her music.… Expand
  95. RedOwlReviews
    Feb 7, 2014
    7
    Talk about a hot mess. In "ARTPOP," Gaga proclaims, "F*** it," let's loose and pours her brain and body into a goblet sculpted out of synth chords and heavy four-to-the-floor beats. In the title track, she chants, "We could belong together." And in most respects, she does succeed in making a powerful artistic statement by drowning her tracks in excessively heavy, dubstep influencedTalk about a hot mess. In "ARTPOP," Gaga proclaims, "F*** it," let's loose and pours her brain and body into a goblet sculpted out of synth chords and heavy four-to-the-floor beats. In the title track, she chants, "We could belong together." And in most respects, she does succeed in making a powerful artistic statement by drowning her tracks in excessively heavy, dubstep influenced arrangements and nymphomaniacal lyrics. However, what Gaga fails to capture from contemporary sexual art is its poise and sophistication. If it wasn't for the overproduction and indulgent arrangements, half of the tracks would be unbearable to listen to. Holding your breath for portions of the album, however, will reward you with "Do What U Want," one of the strongest songs of the year, "Donatella," a cheeky rich-b**** anthem, and "Gypsy," this album's "Edge of Glory," among others.

    FINAL SCORE: 72.5 (pretty good -----o--------------- great)    … Expand
  96. andreslopez
    Nov 13, 2013
    7
    the best lady gaga album so far, finally she stopped making music only for LGBTI community. She did something different, and the albums has so many cool songs. i just liked it.
  97. Freud
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    ARTPOP is a great album, but fails to snatch the title as the "Album of the year" thanks to Cyrus "Bangerz" released earlier in October.
    However, the album is more "POP" than "ART" in fact, what Gaga defines as "ART" makes me wonder. Indeed the songs are great, but I see more art in Born This Way and The Fame Monster as they actually sounded fresh and new.
  98. canoeingrox
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Artpop, when ranked against Gaga's previous albums, is indeed very much a disappointment. The Fame was wild, sexy, and provocative; The Fame Monster was pop at its best; Born This Way was powerful, club-banging, and most importantly moving. However, Artpop fails to excel and, ironically, push either artistic or pop boundaries. It regurgitates familiar EDM and pop sounds, and cruisesArtpop, when ranked against Gaga's previous albums, is indeed very much a disappointment. The Fame was wild, sexy, and provocative; The Fame Monster was pop at its best; Born This Way was powerful, club-banging, and most importantly moving. However, Artpop fails to excel and, ironically, push either artistic or pop boundaries. It regurgitates familiar EDM and pop sounds, and cruises through inane lyrics from song to song. You will find no beats as unforgettable as Heavy Metal Lover (from Born This Way), vocals as compelling as The Edge of Glory (from Born This Way), tunes as addictive as Poker Face (from The Fame), or lyrics as lustrous as Speechless (from The Fame Monster).

    However, when judged by itself, Artpop can be considered a good album. Gaga is always at her best when she moves away from her pop formula that created the successes of Bad Romance and its ilk. Jewels n' Drugs is very possibly the best hip-hop record this year, as Gaga mixes industrial rock sounds to create a perfect blend of pop and rap. Do What U Want is undoubtedly the best duet and R&B song of 2013. Venus, produced by Gaga herself, sounds so strange it is awesome. For fans who would have heard Sexxx Dreams, Manicure, and Swine at the iTunes Festival, there is bound to be some disappointment in the huge disparity between the quality of her live and recorded vocals: Manicure was much better with the 'heaaaaal me' line in the chorus, while Sexxx Dreams sounds overly autotuned in studio. But this is why you pay to watch Gaga live; just like how Adele's Someone Like You sounds so much better live, the greats always sound better live. As such, though Artpop may be disappointing when compared to Gaga's illustrious history, it is still, overall, a good album.    … Expand
  99. diofelicciano
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Amazing album, finally she's back to her roots. Way better than that horrible album called Born This Way, but not SO good as her debut album, but almost in the same level. This is (very) good pop, b*tches.
  100. JuanV
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Aura The album begins with what be heard as Judas 2.0. The track which is a good one could as well be put as a bonus track in BTW. The great decision to include the song as the official single for Machete Kills was the best one yet. Yet fans loved her performing the song on the Itunes Music Festival, it would have failed in the charts would she have released it as a second single.Aura The album begins with what be heard as Judas 2.0. The track which is a good one could as well be put as a bonus track in BTW. The great decision to include the song as the official single for Machete Kills was the best one yet. Yet fans loved her performing the song on the Itunes Music Festival, it would have failed in the charts would she have released it as a second single.

    Venus Here comes the track produced by GaGa herself. It is a mix of 90's with some 70's in it. Having build up moments and a clear vision that only she could sing it is there. Yet the song fails to be memorable and not radio friendly. It comes as no surprise she choose to make it a promotional single instead of the second single.

    G.U.Y. The beginning is something that really draws you in and makes you fall in love with the track the moment you reach the chorus. Zedd produced a solid track that will bring back The Fame fans that left GaGa when Born This Way came out. This has to become a single.

    Sexxx Dreams What is common knowledge is GaGa use of past music and give it her touch. This song touches Kylie Minogue in the Chorus without being a rip off. She delivers showcasing that she is diverse with a bit darker sounding verses and poppy fun chorus.

    Jewels N’ Drugs (feat. T.I., Too $hort, & Twista) This track is misplaced on so many levels. The production is on point, but the reality is that Lady GaGa cannot touch Hip Hop on this level. This makes it look forced and not GaGa at all. Who ever thinks this track is brilliant might as well go play with Miley Cyrus and keep taking those mollies.

    MANiCURE This is a standout track!! Will Britney fans go crazy and start saying the chorus sounds like Mannequin, yes they will. Let me be clear this is so much better then mannequin. The vocals and raspyness of it will make every girl and every gay boy who listens to the song go wild before a night out.

    Do What You U Want (feat. R. Kelly) Second material right here!! The R&B/Pop song is an middle finger to the critics and haters. It is not forced at all when putting it next to Jewels N Drugs. The chorus is infectious and memorable and the productions on it own is stellar.

    ARTPOP The title song of the album is not a banger and not a snooze fest, but it is certainly the song you will put in the background of a lounge party. The lyrics are strong, but it is not really memorable as a whole. Good diverse song, but not great.

    Swine At first listen things song could have been pop perfection. The truth is that were the song is club ready and will make you dance all night long, as a whole the use of too much EDM breaks makes it too long. Were the breaks shorter it would have been the best record in years. Non the less another stand out track.

    Donatella People that haven't got a fashion background or isn't interested in fashion will know who Donatella is. But that is irrelevant for a song that screams your attention with a chorus that is not repetitive at all. The lyrics being a love letter from GaGa to Donatella will make you fall in love with this track.

    Fashion! The song produced by Guetta and Will.I.Am that everyone expected to be a banger is not that at all. Does it stand out? No. Will people like it? Yes. The production which is smooth and totally not Guetta or Will.I.Am is great and makes it a great album track. The only bad thing is that while it is the best production Will.I.Am has made in years, it is becoming annoying how he has to put vocals in songs he produces.

    Mary Jane Holland The track that was written during her time in Amsterdam of her Born This Way Tour. The track is dark and catchy and sound like it is the track you will listen during a party that brings your friends together while smoking some mary. Madeon production is effortless and the bridge is a good break from the song.

    Dope This is what everyone is waiting from GaGa on a album. Where You & I came close to satisfy fans, this one will make them cry from joy of having a song like this and the lyrics of it. Being the most vulnerable GaGa has been, it rough and rawness will make everyone relate making this one of the most standout tracks of the album. This track has all the potential to be a single and not a promotional one.

    Gypsy Starting with piano and making everyone believe it is ballad it turns into this full forced EDM track. It's so big and hits all the boxes of hit in the right places. This is can well be the song that would have made the best first single for GaGa of her ARTPOP era.

    Applause When listening to the album this song that everyone knows as the first single is a no go. The lyrics are not that interesting, but at the same time the chorus is memorable. This song should have not be made first single material. I might go even further suggestion not even on the album.    … 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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