ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3397 Ratings

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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
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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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