ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3397 Ratings

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  1. carolinesantosg
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    The best album of Gaga! I love all the songs, are amazing! I love Artpop, i listen to artpop everyday! Thank you Gaga!!!! She did one great album, great songs, and it's really sad to know that people don't like, because is really good!
  2. roof
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    One of the best albums ever. Most of the songs are very original and experimental (particularly Aura, Venus, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, ARTPOP, Swine), but it also contains some catchy light pop songs and some beautiful ballads. Much better than Born This Way.
  3. SonOfGagaVenus
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a truly perfect album starts with a catchy song that Aura is for sure these songs are a masterpiece, and one of the best CDs of the decade, Lady Gaga and her team are to be congratulated.… Expand
  4. Nirglaucio
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    Album incrível, como a própria "Lady Gaga" disse: o álbum pode ser ouvido do início ao fim sem a necessidade de pular uma faixa. Na minha opinião, qualquer faixa do álbum pode ser single. MANiCURE é minha favorita.
  5. AlessandroC
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    ARTPOP is very underestimated, this album is a complete album, Gaga ranges over more genres, each track is very different, again i have to say it great job Lady Gaga
  6. Nein
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    ARTPOP - The magical creation. I love Gaga. This album truly brings out EVERYTHING. From Aura to Applause, I loved every single track. You should really listen to it. 10/10 for Gaga!
  7. dwuwg
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Amazing album and I think it's my favorite.Gaga sounds great.My favorite songs would be Sexxx Dreams, Aura, Mary Jane Holand, Applause, Do What U Want
  8. huntermcmillian
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed this album. There are a lot of tracks that stand out to me- my favorites being Venus, Mary Jane Holland, and Gypsy. What makes this album special is that the artist truly put herself into this project and it doesn't feel like it came from anyone's mind but Gagas. You have to respect an artist who keeps the creative control.
  9. MatthewSC
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Ignoring all the drama and misfortune surround the album, it's a solid piece of work with exciting production and catchy, cheeky lyrics. Standout tracks: Sexxx Dreams, Gypsy, Aura and Venus.
  10. wuh
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Excelent album with innovating sounds. Gaga's voice is awesome here. ARTPOP is so amazing and underrated album. There are so much variety on it, and however is so cohesive!
  11. donatello666
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Venus AMAZING... DWUW AMAZING... applause AMAZING.... ARTPOP (SONG) AMAZING. I cant believe the hate towards this album. it is such an amazon work ...
  12. retrospecial
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I was very anxiously for ARTPOP and it definitely did not disappoint. It is an amazing album...one of the best of the year. Lady Gaga is back and better than ever and even though its not what she called as 'album of the millennium' or very different from her previous effort, Born This Way, i still love it and have each and every track on replay. Along side PRISM, Yours Truly and a fewI was very anxiously for ARTPOP and it definitely did not disappoint. It is an amazing album...one of the best of the year. Lady Gaga is back and better than ever and even though its not what she called as 'album of the millennium' or very different from her previous effort, Born This Way, i still love it and have each and every track on replay. Along side PRISM, Yours Truly and a few others, ARTPOP is surely one of my favorite albums of 2013. I am a huge fan of Gaga and this album really lives up to my expectations. My personnel favorites include Mary Jane Holland, G.U.Y, MANiCURE, Gypsy and Fashion.… Expand
  13. LittleMatthew
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I think ARTPOP is a great pop work and definitely one of the best pop albums I've heard alongside with her previous work, Born This Way. There are both art and pop in there. The album deals with so many themes, like sex, love, media, rape, fashion, drugs and life itself and still don't fail to give us that hooky and fun side of pop music. It's an album for when you just want to listen toI think ARTPOP is a great pop work and definitely one of the best pop albums I've heard alongside with her previous work, Born This Way. There are both art and pop in there. The album deals with so many themes, like sex, love, media, rape, fashion, drugs and life itself and still don't fail to give us that hooky and fun side of pop music. It's an album for when you just want to listen to pop lyrics and think about them or just want to have something to dance to.… Expand
  14. The02Fall
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album is just fantastic, Gaga proved to be versatile on her job, proving, even more, that she is the best singer of this time, not only she sings, but she also writes and produces her songs, which is very difficult to find these days. Congartulations to our queen!
  15. TheMJLuke123
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I love the diversity of this album, there's hip-hop, electronic, trap, rock-pop, pop, R&B, and even a piano ballad. I believe that if the album had sold 1 million first week or the first single had gone #1, the album would've got great reviews from "fans" and critics alike, and that's sad. The quality of an album or any piece of work should not be judged by the success or seemingly lackI love the diversity of this album, there's hip-hop, electronic, trap, rock-pop, pop, R&B, and even a piano ballad. I believe that if the album had sold 1 million first week or the first single had gone #1, the album would've got great reviews from "fans" and critics alike, and that's sad. The quality of an album or any piece of work should not be judged by the success or seemingly lack of, the judgment of an album should be based on the quality and the material. This album is great and it is obvious how much work went into the album on some songs like "Venus", "G.U.Y.", "ARTPOP", "Mary Jane Holland", and "Applause". Great album… Expand
  16. adamisfab
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The most underrated album of the year. A beautiful mix of all types of music to bring together true art and beauty. Gaga delivers once again. Check out tracks like Aura and ARTPOP that truly define Gaga's style.
  17. literallykevin
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    ARTPOP has it's highs and lows, and while the lows aren't that nice, the highs are incredible. Applause, the lead single of the album and also her biggest radio hit, is definitely one of Gaga's best. Incredible track. Great album. Love it.
  18. lsmor
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    It's a great album, with experimental electronic sounds. Gaga shines in her voice; she is very versatile and that is an attribute that can not be attributed to many singers.
  19. dylangaga
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I LOVE this album so much! She is always bringing out my artistic side. There are so many good songs on this album so make me fall inlove with gaga again and again, so purchase ARTPOP now!
  20. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    This album is the pain of Gaga exploding in pop music, she also put electronic producers in the album who make greats songs with her, G.U.Y. And APPLAUSE are best songs
  21. GlM
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    With appearances by the likes of T.I., Too $hort, Twista and R. Kelly, Lady Gaga proves why she is in the music industry in the first place. Gaga pulls out all the stops with her latest effort 'ARTPOP', delving into the artistic world and fusing it with her already avant-garde and eccentric style. Gaga proves her worth with her debut self produced track 'Venus', and continues to defineWith appearances by the likes of T.I., Too $hort, Twista and R. Kelly, Lady Gaga proves why she is in the music industry in the first place. Gaga pulls out all the stops with her latest effort 'ARTPOP', delving into the artistic world and fusing it with her already avant-garde and eccentric style. Gaga proves her worth with her debut self produced track 'Venus', and continues to define who she is as an artist with each exceptional track. Although met with negativity among the general public, perhaps this is just the cause of petty wars between fan bases and the ignorant descriptions of Gaga: she's talentless, she's a man, she's over. Although, she is far from over and is far from stopping. All these descriptions become disregarded when listening to 'ARTPOP', as you can hear that she is finally having fun. She finally feels somewhat free in this limited industry. For that, and for a very diverse, ballsy and standout album, Lady Gaga deserves all the 'Applause' she gets and more.… Expand
  22. Bagnetoo
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    It's very innovative. Gaga gave us rock, synthpop, rap and r'n'b... It's amazing how easy she makes different genres of music and how much fun she has.
  23. batuhangermanot
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
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  24. TheSecretEmber
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    While I'm a ginormous lady gaga fan I will be biased

    Heres a song run down Aura 9.5/10 - I fell in love with this song when it was released as a lyric video on her VEVO channel. I bought this on iTunes when it became available. This was one of my favorite songs for an extended period of time. Now this is a very recommended song of mine. Venus 9.2/10 - Now I completely love this    While I'm a ginormous lady gaga fan I will be biased

    Heres a song run down

    Aura 9.5/10 - I fell in love with this song when it was released as a lyric video on her VEVO channel. I bought this on iTunes when it became available. This was one of my favorite songs for an extended period of time. Now this is a very recommended song of mine.

    Venus 9.2/10 - Now I completely love this song to death. VENUS! I listened to this song while playing my xbox on iTunes first look radio. I thought she was saying p*nis because of my turtle beaches on but I took them off one ear and heard VENUS!

    G.U.Y. 10/10 - This is one of my favorite songs on the album!!! Aura being another. I love the music video to death!! So welly produced and looks amazing. I love this song and will always, its still my jam after almost a year.

    Sexxx dreams 8/10 - This song is so good. I love this song and its one of those songs you is sexual but you don't care. I love it but don't really listen to it around family.

    Jewels N' Drugs 7.1/10 - Now I'm not too in love with rap but I like this song. Now I like that Lady Gaga likes to step out of the bubble she was out in of pop and can go do rap.

    MANiCURE 8.8/10 - I love this song and how it was produced. I love the background sounds (I don't know what to call it) and the lyrics are sexual but its ok.

    Do What U Want (feat. R. Kelly) 8.3/10 - Now you may listen to this song the first time and be like " what the hell she's saying to have sexual intercourse with her" but I see it as you can do what you want but the knowledge she has you can not manipulate.

    Artpop 7.2/10 - I didn't really enjoy this song too much. I skip over it often just because the lyrics don't really hit me like the other songs. Now I'm not dry heaving at the mere sound of this song but its not like I will fight off a wave of skips just to listen to it. I love the melody of it though.

    Swine 8.9/10 - I love the tempo of this song and lyrics are great. Now I love this song and listen to it (accidentally bought the clean version at first so had to rebuy it) but its great

    (I feel bad for people who type a lot because my hands hurt at this point)

    Donatella 7.8/10 - Now this is the point where I think this song is a filler. I don't have much shade to throw at this song but I don't love it.

    Fashion! 8.2/10 - I do love this song and melody but Im not placing it one of my favorite. Its not just there but it has a presence. I love the lyrics and the tempo. Defiantly a great song by her.

    Mary Jane Holland 7/10 - Worst song of artpop. Oh how I don't hate this song but its not my favorite but everyone has to have their least favorite. Now your least favorite may not be as low as a score as this song but everyone has a least favorite.

    Dope 7.9/10 - I have nothing against this song which I interpret as her song about her drug addiction or a friend with one. But I do like this song.

    Gypsy 8/10 - I do skip over this song a lot but its because I have to be in the mood to listen to this song but when I am I love it.

    Applause 8.2/10 - Now I know this is a contender to Katy Perrys "Roar" but I cant listen to roar anymore. I cant do it. Its too overplayed on my part (just like the songs I like on Prism) but this song isn't due to its beat and lyrical genius put into it.    … Expand
  25. rudson
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    álbum muito bom,Gaga compôs muito bem suas faixas e a produção por parte de Zedd e Gaga não deixam a desejar. melhores faixas são Dope,Gypsy e Do What U Want e até o remix com Aguilera não deixa a desejar,chego a pensar que seria melhor esta faixa com a cantora aguilera,a extensão vocal é percepitível em ARTPOP.
  26. ClaraF
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    This album is gorgeous! I really love every song, Lady Gaga did amazing, this is why I'm her fan, she is different, unique. She can do a lot of different things and be the same Gaga that we know. I wish s lot of success for her on the new Jazz album.
  27. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Don't let the naysayers get to your head! Lady Gaga is far from over and this album proves it. It's definitely her most energetic release to date, where she commands you to dance on the floor for 14/15 songs on the album. If this album is bad, then Katy Perry is the banana peel I just threw out. She preached her message loud and clear in 2013 and now we're in 2015 with Kanye saying theDon't let the naysayers get to your head! Lady Gaga is far from over and this album proves it. It's definitely her most energetic release to date, where she commands you to dance on the floor for 14/15 songs on the album. If this album is bad, then Katy Perry is the banana peel I just threw out. She preached her message loud and clear in 2013 and now we're in 2015 with Kanye saying the same thing at the VMA's but now he's getting the credit. Anyway, the Queen serves on this album with standouts such as Applause, Do What U Want, Venus, Sexxx Dreams, Gypsy and many more!… Expand
  28. Youngpapirozay
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Lady Gaga continues with her theme of Reinvention for third studio album. Sharing her journey taking us into her land of Aphrodite with tracks such as "Venus" "G.U.Y" and "ARTPOP", lyrically telling a story. This time Gaga takes it to a further extent sharing her love for theater with tracks such as "Applause", "MANiCURE" and " Mary Jane Holland". Distancing away from her recent popLady Gaga continues with her theme of Reinvention for third studio album. Sharing her journey taking us into her land of Aphrodite with tracks such as "Venus" "G.U.Y" and "ARTPOP", lyrically telling a story. This time Gaga takes it to a further extent sharing her love for theater with tracks such as "Applause", "MANiCURE" and " Mary Jane Holland". Distancing away from her recent pop material with genre's such as Disco and Electronic, the tracks make you wanna get up and dance. Finishing off with ballads "Dope" and "Gypsy", she shows a more personal side of her emotion. Though the album doesn't contain material that a large audience would appreciate, she connects with her fans that share her same passion that creates the ART in ARTPOP.

    I say this is an impeccable album, Gaga shows us she has a mind like no other shining in originality.    … Expand
  29. IgorQuintanilha
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Definitely the best album of Lady Gaga and the best album of the year. She went the extra mile in this album. A pity not have gone very well in the charts because it's much better than Prism
  30. MrWonderland
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    ARTPOP is something hard to define, as Gaga say "My ARTPOP could mean anything", but I know that's easy to criticize something new, that all of us think "charts don't like this album", but she didn't it to the charts. ARTPOP could mean that Lady Gaga's career was hard and ever will be, but she will be a strong woman, and nothing will crush her. ARTPOP could mean "live your sexuality as ifARTPOP is something hard to define, as Gaga say "My ARTPOP could mean anything", but I know that's easy to criticize something new, that all of us think "charts don't like this album", but she didn't it to the charts. ARTPOP could mean that Lady Gaga's career was hard and ever will be, but she will be a strong woman, and nothing will crush her. ARTPOP could mean "live your sexuality as if you were to die tomorrow, be free to do what you like, don't be scared, I ALWAYS will support you, Little Monster!", and this words are everything that fans need to hear. She don't make musics, albums, for the charts, she really care about you fans.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 30
  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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