ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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8.0

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  1. itsmatbch
    Nov 14, 2013
    0
    In my opinion, Artpop is the most album weaker in your career... This album is totally the opposite of The Fame Monster, Born This Way. That in my opinion, had great potential.
  2. JohnyRawrr
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Best album!! I can't understand why does it get bad reviews.. It is too underated for it's greatness! #StopTheDramaStartTheMusic #ARTPOP2013 #LADYGAGA
  3. GOAT__
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    After two years of waiting she's back. And she has come again with new and renovated energy, sounds, attitude, lyrics... everything. She has done her best album yet, to be honest. It is like a trip arround a lot of generes mixed with a base of good electronic dance music, not a basic one. The sound involves you and makes you feel like you are floating in space with songs like ARTPOP,After two years of waiting she's back. And she has come again with new and renovated energy, sounds, attitude, lyrics... everything. She has done her best album yet, to be honest. It is like a trip arround a lot of generes mixed with a base of good electronic dance music, not a basic one. The sound involves you and makes you feel like you are floating in space with songs like ARTPOP, Venus, Mary Jane Holland, Dope, Gypsy.. but it's also fun at its best. I'm a Lady Gaga fan and I love all of her albums, but this one is my favourite by far. There's no track that I avoid while listening to it, even thought some of them are growers, and we have Jewels and drugs, some short of experiment with R&B that maybe it's not the best song, and I could get bored of it... but it has a very interesting sound and rappers from the first line. So I recommend this album, it's the only pop singer who offers something different, innovative, and creative but being pop and catchy (in the best way) at the same time. Hope you enjoy it as I do.… Expand
  4. lucasgiello
    Nov 14, 2013
    0
    'Dope' is the one and only good song in this terrible album. No ART in this ARTPOP. It could call "ARTPOOP" because it's more like that.
  5. DrewPa
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." Coco Chanel said. Lady GaGa is different in many ways:

    - She takes inspiration from a lot of artists from the past (Bowie, Madonna, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry) for trying to create something new and different (One could say she is the Quentin Tarantino of Pop) - She surely is different from the 90% of the Pop Stars that are or    "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." Coco Chanel said. Lady GaGa is different in many ways:

    - She takes inspiration from a lot of artists from the past (Bowie, Madonna, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry) for trying to create something new and different (One could say she is the Quentin Tarantino of Pop)
    - She surely is different from the 90% of the Pop Stars that are or were popular since Madonna created the "Pop Diva" public figure as we know it, mainly because she is one of the few (the only one?) that is a trained musician, and a good singer.
    - Her two latest albums shows a effort to give something coherent and different to the public, not just to do an album with different styles and genres in order to please everyone. It's like Gaga says "I am the artist, I do the music I like as best as I can in hope you may like it, I do not do as you want just because YOU want it". That should be the difference between an artist and a Pop Star.

    I enjoyed this album very much, a little less than Born This Way, but I reckon it's a very good album anyway.

    I did not want to give it a 10/10 because I think it's a ridiculous score as perfection does not exist, but in consideration that there are a lot of people so full of hate to disrespect a work of an artist just because they do not like the artist herself (or, worse, because they love some other artist, which is childish at its worst), rating it with a even more ridiculous 0/10 (I mean... REALLY?), I put a 10/10 in it, sure that a lot of intelligent people (and music lovers) could make their own opinion.    … Expand
  6. JosethYaw
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Musically this is her album since The Fame Monster, the only truly negative aspect would come from people trying to define what ART or what ARTPOP means.
  7. aweketut
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Its a good album. I like Donatella, ManiCure, Venus and Dope but Gypsy is the most outstanding of all songs in the album. This makes me wonder why Gaga chose applause as the comeback single. She could have chosen one of the above songs, any of them will perform far better than Applause. Great job miss Gaga!!! i really hope this album will perform well on billboard 200!
  8. toutourou
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This album is her best one. And i think people just don't seem to realize that it's the best of 2013 from all pop industry. Prism and other albums are a zero. ladies and gentlemen ARTPOP begun.
  9. bobbyman46
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    It's like she took a mix of her sound from The Fame and a little bit of Born This Way, and it works fantastically. WARNING: It is VERY heavy on the Pop sound so I would not recommend this if you're not the biggest fan of pop.
  10. barackosama
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    As a Katycat I must say that Lady Gaga has outdone herself on her new album. My personal favorites are Aura, Gypsy & MJH. Bow down to the true Queen 10/10
  11. AV_critic
    Nov 13, 2013
    0
    "ARTPOP show you how basic and superficial is pop music on [esteroids], but it makes [a artpiece] of it. it's not the best LG work but it [dont] fall to much like the critics say" feliperodx on Nov 11, 2013

    It is funny when her fans state it isn't her best work, yet they give her album a 10. Does that make sense to anyone? Her music has been as faux as a living taxidermy. Get out of    "ARTPOP show you how basic and superficial is pop music on [esteroids], but it makes [a artpiece] of it. it's not the best LG work but it [dont] fall to much like the critics say" feliperodx on Nov 11, 2013

    It is funny when her fans state it isn't her best work, yet they give her album a 10. Does that make sense to anyone? Her music has been as faux as a living taxidermy. Get out of your bubble and find true inspirational music that pushes you to be you truly are, instead of being a false influence just like Lady Gaga, who is doing it for the M.O.N.E.Y.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. Adad747
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    the album of millenium, its a complete compination of masterpieces and extraordinary experimental music, she is just a music genius, ART and POP belong together
  14. DimitrisKGS
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This album is just AMAZING!! I couldn't expect less from Gaga!! Its an electronic candy for your ears! I love every single song of this album! I recommend it to everyone! My ARTPOP could mean ANYTHING
  15. marakimegmeg
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    After 2 years LADY GAGA is back people! i'm happy because i missed mother monster and this era is so perfect and good prepaired for me, each song is different from the other and i love that Gaga had work so hard for us monsters! Go Gaga, i can't wait for ARTPOP ACT II
  16. GeeZeJacksone
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the best album of the millennium. It's the best album after Michael Jackson's Thriller. Every song is different and the entire album shows something new and fresh. Every song has a strong meaning too. This album is just a perfection.
  17. MitCoc93
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP gonna slay! The album is sick, each song is better than the other one, i could say this is the best and my favorite era than the other 3! well done Mother Monster, we love you Gaga!!!
  18. dormiens44
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is a great album with great songs.It's so inspiring..Lady Gaga has really taken it to another level...
    Great lyrics great music..can't wait to see how it'll do on the charts.
  19. SpyrosMonster
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the album of the year.
    The songs are fun and that's what the music industry needs at the moment.
    Play the record drink some alcohol party with your friends and that's it.
  20. thenickandonly
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    A consistently good album. No duds. The "worst" two songs are Donatella and Fashion, which I wouldn't even consider "bad." It's rare to have a cohesive pop album these days; they're usually filled with duds left and right or stacked horrendously with the highlight tracks first. Overall, as perfect as a pop album can get in today's industry.
  21. luisatut
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is a great pop record that cements Lady Gaga's status as the most interesting artist out there today. With dance, dubstep, R&B and hip-hop influences, it crossed over many genres and focus on her powerhouse vocals. Critics need to stop focusing on her antics and past releases, and focus on the music ARTPOP delivered. Say what you want about Gaga, but she's made every other artistARTPOP is a great pop record that cements Lady Gaga's status as the most interesting artist out there today. With dance, dubstep, R&B and hip-hop influences, it crossed over many genres and focus on her powerhouse vocals. Critics need to stop focusing on her antics and past releases, and focus on the music ARTPOP delivered. Say what you want about Gaga, but she's made every other artist step up their game. Well done!… Expand
  22. lukkazs
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This album is filled with many songs that make you feel something and also songs that just make you wanna dance. All of the songs flow so well in the order they've been put. Lyrically it's not as great as ''Born This Way'' but it still has some smart lines and jabs. This album is filled with ''club bangers'' even though she talks about a lot of her personal things. The album standout trackThis album is filled with many songs that make you feel something and also songs that just make you wanna dance. All of the songs flow so well in the order they've been put. Lyrically it's not as great as ''Born This Way'' but it still has some smart lines and jabs. This album is filled with ''club bangers'' even though she talks about a lot of her personal things. The album standout track is Gypsy and it definitely should be the next single! Dope brings out the emotions in the listener and Do What U Want makes you feel confident. There are no fillers in this album and the weakest track is Jewels&Drugs, but it's not bad either.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. CuddleGaga
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Me personally I love Lady Gaga ...
    She's a very talented young artist She's a total package and this album ARTPOP is worth the wait I'm so in love with every single songs
  25. Artpoop
    Nov 13, 2013
    0
    Artistic value- 1 out of 10
    Shocking value- 8 out of 10
    Originality- 3 out of 10
    Audience response- 2 out of 10
    Fashion faux pas- 10 out of 10
    Message conveyed- NONE!
  26. 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.
  27. giorgi
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    this album is amazing! album of the year great job gaga better than prism and bangerz this album needs grammys ARTPOP is a truely epic pop release this year, far beyond every other release by a "high class artist
  28. amiro1989
    Nov 13, 2013
    5
    There's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do WhatThere's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do What You Want, etc. ARTPOP feels like an experimental rush, but doesn't feel like an actual end product. It really feels like GaGa wanted to stick so much to her theme, that she actually forgot about the music... In that sense, it feels forced, and not honest. Sticking to the ambivalence reigning between art and pop didn't do her any service: it actually made her album feel unsure, and definitely not finished... It really feels to me, like every song is not really certain of its direction. The production is interesting, that's for sure, I commend DJ White Shadow, Zedd and Madeon for the beats, but I really can't help but wonder why anybody let Venus get on the ''final'' product. Yes, Gaga produced it, but she didn't finish it. I feel there's something missing there. I can't stop thinking about the amazing vocals on Gypsy though. Really feels like the most honest song on the album, and the most beautiful one. I do not know who GaGa was trying to convince, especially by trying to make us believe that this album was done 1 year ago, when it definitely wasn't... Feels like a lot of songs were written at the last minute, or finished at the last minute.… Expand
  29. Ju6lio
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    I'm from Spain and I just want to say that ARTPOP is an awesome pop cd, I understand maybe you would not like the genre and maybe Gaga mixes a lot of genres but for me this is the good think about ARTPOP, you can mix everything and create new music with letters which express who you are. Maybe songs as Fashion are not very good, and some like Swine are better in concert but in general theI'm from Spain and I just want to say that ARTPOP is an awesome pop cd, I understand maybe you would not like the genre and maybe Gaga mixes a lot of genres but for me this is the good think about ARTPOP, you can mix everything and create new music with letters which express who you are. Maybe songs as Fashion are not very good, and some like Swine are better in concert but in general the cd is amazing and creative and I love it.
    I'm so sorry for my english, sure I did a lot of mistakes.
    Thank you so much!    … Expand
  30. MetalCreed
    Nov 13, 2013
    0
    I followed Gaga's career, I have all their albums and remixes. But I have to be honest with this their new album, repeats past formulas and she copy styles of other artists, Giorgio Moroder, Madonna, Skrillex, and more. Do not bring anything new, Gaga should make a spiritual retreat, off drugs and make an honest work to herself and to her fans.
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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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