ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. chad0wick8
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is what Lady Gaga is all about. ARTPOP is the perfect balance of ART and POP and she's better than ever! There are NO bad songs. ARTPOP is Gaga's best offering yet! Perfection!

    MUST DOWNLOAD: G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, MANiCURE, Do What U Want, ARTPOP, Donatella, Gypsy
  2. Ashley1998
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    Definitely the most exciting and greatest pop albums of 2013. Pretty brilliant work, with some fantastic ideas, full of wild creativity and unique lyrics, and most of the songs are superb. Best songs include: Aura, Venus, G.U.Y, Manicure, Do What U Want, Artpop, Swine, Fashion!, Mary Jane Holland, Gypsy and Applause. One word Amazing.
  3. Iwontell
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Despite all the haters, despite BTW not doing very well on the charts, despite all this stupid competition ppl created around charts, with ARTPOP Lady Gaga proves that talent and hard work overcome anything. It's not a perfect álbum, but the flaws are minimal compared to the incredible hooks and compelling beats. I'd actually give it an 8.5, but just to balance out comments made out ofDespite all the haters, despite BTW not doing very well on the charts, despite all this stupid competition ppl created around charts, with ARTPOP Lady Gaga proves that talent and hard work overcome anything. It's not a perfect álbum, but the flaws are minimal compared to the incredible hooks and compelling beats. I'd actually give it an 8.5, but just to balance out comments made out of pure hatred and prejudice, I'm giving it a 10.… Expand
  4. 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 ...
  5. EthanPamyu
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is an amazing album, with a little something for everyone. Its a mix of commercial and experimental, and she also really shows off her vocal talent on tracks like "Gypsy" and "DOPE". She explores different genres and sounds, like on Jewels & Drugs. Its just a fun album from front to back and incredibly enjoyable.
  6. oldskoolHipHop
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Bloody amazing album, Not sure what the bad ratings are She shows distinct diversity and versatility throughout the album, someone who doesn't pay attention to pop music, gaga pulled me in and didn't let me go tilll the end of the album! Mary Jane Holland Has the traditional Netherlands sounding, GUY, donatella, gypsy sexxx dreams, dope, aura are some of the perfect and effortlesslyBloody amazing album, Not sure what the bad ratings are She shows distinct diversity and versatility throughout the album, someone who doesn't pay attention to pop music, gaga pulled me in and didn't let me go tilll the end of the album! Mary Jane Holland Has the traditional Netherlands sounding, GUY, donatella, gypsy sexxx dreams, dope, aura are some of the perfect and effortlessly flawless tracks of there. Gaga didn't resort to make generic easy pop music as some other artists to get high sales. She stayed true to herself and delivered a MASTERPIECE.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. joacerbaser
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Gaga returns triumphantly with an album full of EDM dance/pop perfection! After 2011's BTW and it's empowering message it's also refreshing to see her return to making Pop music for the sake of Pop music!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. miguelkrebs
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I particularly love this album and the order the songs are placed on it. Opens the show with "Aura" and we fly to space on "Venus" passing from "the goddess of love" thru "Himeros" on "G.U.Y" that marks the opening of the "sexual parade" that bring us "Sexxx Dreams", "Jewels & Drugs", "Manicure" and "Do What u Want". Then when have the midpoint of this art deployment "Artpop" a quite butI particularly love this album and the order the songs are placed on it. Opens the show with "Aura" and we fly to space on "Venus" passing from "the goddess of love" thru "Himeros" on "G.U.Y" that marks the opening of the "sexual parade" that bring us "Sexxx Dreams", "Jewels & Drugs", "Manicure" and "Do What u Want". Then when have the midpoint of this art deployment "Artpop" a quite but attractive song which tells us that this "artpop could be anything". Just after this one comes "Swine"and psychedelic catchy tune which let us vent our anger in order to enjoy the glam and stylish songs coming up "Donatella" and "Fashion" (one of my favorites due the retro-dance sounds), songs that marks the prelude of the climax of the ARTPOP story. "Mary Jane Holland" comes to tells us Gaga's guilty pleasure and to opens the way for a soft and lovely ballad with amazing vocals and incredible meaning: no matter how much she loves the Mary Jane Holland, she needs her fans mode that "Dope". After this comes the "closing act" which continues the description of the singer but now telling us she is a "Gypsy" that lives for our "Applause".

    I suggest everyone to stop the hate, forget for a while all the polemics and critics around the creator of this piece, Lady Gaga, and simply listen to her album with no prejudgement. You will see its quite a good job and that independently you may have a disagree with the singer personality, she does make good music    … Expand
  13. Joshypiner
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The biggest Pop Blockbuster of 2013 delivers on ALL platforms on a Space Funk trip around the cosmos...and the mind! and the body...this ARTPOP means anything and means everything...Bravo Lady gaga!
  14. robertosalmon
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Gaga knows how make different music in every album that her create. ARTPOP its simple different to others singers' music. Gaga is visionary, Gaga is from other galaxy.
  15. ChristineRondo
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    This album is a pop masterpiece in my opinion. If you dislike the songs Do What U Want, Dope and Gypsy you are lying to yourself. Gaga creates a hybrid of all things she loves into one album. Just because it isn't promoting a strong message like Born This Way doesn't mean the album is terrible. She's revisiting what got her famous... fun, pop music.
  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. 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
  18. lawdejesus
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    An amazing and solid pop album. Although there are tracks that I find cringe-worthy, ARTPOP is definitely one of the albums that I can listen to without skipping any tracks. As a fan of Gaga and pop music in general, I can say that she has topped her previous works with this record.

    The album may be Gaga's least acclaimed album today but I can see this being praised by many in the near    An amazing and solid pop album. Although there are tracks that I find cringe-worthy, ARTPOP is definitely one of the albums that I can listen to without skipping any tracks. As a fan of Gaga and pop music in general, I can say that she has topped her previous works with this record.

    The album may be Gaga's least acclaimed album today but I can see this being praised by many in the near future provided she and her team can showcase the 'art'. Many people, including but not limited to haters and critics, find the album pretentious because Gaga combined "art" and "pop" without providing 'explicit' evidences of the former. Here's to hoping she can exhibit art by giving her audience visually-stunning and artistic performances this era.    … Expand
  19. DavidMiCuPe
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    AMAZING, PERFECT, DANCE, ART, POP, TECH! One of Lady Gaga best work and one of the best albums ever. All songs are gold :D Stop the drama and start this music!!
  20. usachoppers1
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Love this! Gaga just showed how much of a threat she is, With the precision and consistency throughout the album, she master's ARTPOP, with a 10/10. Gaga delivered and provided versatility with the tracks and touched upon multiple discussions. Brilliant. Purchased this online and physically. Not being that much of a fan, I'm only listenin to ARTPOP till further notice!
  21. 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
  22. 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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  23. bolsmorg
    Nov 28, 2013
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Mother Monster hasn't disappointed at all with her latest endeavor. ARTPOP may not be full of art like it would seem would be present due to the name of the album, but that doesn't mean that her songs will never have any art in them. The videos for many of the songs are to come and there are no doubts that all of her videos will have loads of art in them. The pop music isWow. Just wow. Mother Monster hasn't disappointed at all with her latest endeavor. ARTPOP may not be full of art like it would seem would be present due to the name of the album, but that doesn't mean that her songs will never have any art in them. The videos for many of the songs are to come and there are no doubts that all of her videos will have loads of art in them. The pop music is great, just wait for the art part later.… Expand
  24. Ontario53
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    While Born This Way may have been a more cohesive pop album, clearly trying to blend 80s rock and electronic pop to varying degrees of success, for some, it just didn't hit the same pleasure center of her earlier albums.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Meanwhile, she has added another batch of career defining jams to her cannon, and has shown that even though she is clearly moving in a direction that responds to some of her more recent criticisms, she is still, without a doubt, her own woman    … Expand
  25. GustavoBraga
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    Dois longos anos se passaram, Lady Gaga está de volta, e mescla seus antecessores albuns de uma forma incrivelmente radiofônica, levada desde as mais cobiçadas casas noturnas aos botequins da esquina.
  26. Andrushka
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    The greatest female pop album of the year. No doubt! Here we can see a happier Gaga. A colorful and joyful moment after the dark (but great) 2011 Born This Way.
  27. RuiF23
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    It's her best work to date. Probably one of the best pop albums in years.
    The album itself is the journey of the artist: it starts with a song (Aura) daring you to know the artist behind the covers. It's a shame the critics and the haters are not even trying to do so. It seems trendy to bash Gaga these days, even though she's probably the most interesting pop artist out there.
  28. johnnybc28
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR, GAGA BROUGHT POP BACK, THANK YOU FOR SAVING POP MUSIC. THIS IS THE NEW QUEEN OF POP, WITHOUT A doubt.........................................................................................
  29. marissamppaio
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is definitely Lady Gaga's best work so far. This is an outstanding album, with many solid and cohesive songs. Art is defined as "the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination" and Lady Gaga perfectly mixed it with phenomenal and brilliant pop records. Best songs: Sexxx Dreams, Mary Jane Holland and Gypsy.
  30. justsaying
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    An album to do what you want. Again Lady Gaga brought several different, brought content styles. You may love it or hate it, but I loved from start to finish. Congratulations! I think you deserve applause, Gaga.
  31. LazloAlmasy
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Track by track:

    AURA: Como abreboca para el disco es idónea, porque establece ciertos parámetros de lo que podemos esperar del nuevo proyecto musical de Gaga: diversión, experimentos electropop, coros infecciosos, dobles sentidos picantes, reflexiones en torno a la identidad de Gaga como mujer/artista mientras se propone camuflar nuevos manifiestos estéticos. Y posee una de las letras más inquietantes de la carrera de Gaga, porque aquí ella nos pregunta si estamos dispuestos a verla en su forma más honesta (viniendo de ella, una apasionada creyente del artificio escapista, resulta un poco irónico tal cuestionamiento).

    VENUS: Autoproducida por Lady Gaga “sin intervención de penes”, la canción es una muestra de los talentos y excesos que hacen de ella una de las mejores compositoras/productoras de la música pop en la actualidad: una estructura “caótica” que desafía las convenciones del pop clásico (4 ganchos inconexos que se repiten incluyendo un puente juguetón a través del cual enumera los 9 planetas del sistema solar), una letra absurda que combina motivos planetarios con emotivos versos que confunden el amor con el sexo, y una demostración geek de referencias pop (notoria la influencia de Bowie y la cultura glam, con cierto toque a lo Nina Hagen, más la inclusión de un sample del jazzista Sun Ra con los versos Rocket#9 take off to the planet Venus).

    GUY: Una canción de amor que termina siendo sobre sexo (esto abundará a lo largo del disco), y en este caso con versos peligrosos que cuestionan la fiabilidad de roles aparentemente fijos como hombre/mujer, dominación/sumisión, actividad/pasividad y los trastoca indistintamente entre sí. Gaga declara que ella es el tipo (guy), cuyas siglas hacen referencia a la Chica Debajo de Ti (Girl Under You) que te hará llorar.

    SEX DREAMS: Resulta curiosa la mención de un “novio”ausente, lo cual hace pensar en tres alternativas: una relación lésbica un amante bisexual o Gaga como hombre gay tras otro hombre. De cualquier manera no se trata de una canción heterosexual en ninguno de los casos, y eso hace de esta una oda a la naturaleza maleable y oscura de los deseos marginados por la norma.

    JEWELS & DRUGS: He aquí el primero y único paso en falso del disco. Que Gaga quiera explorar otros géneros musicales está muy bien. Pero esta clase de experimentos pueden derivar en resultados dudosos y eso es lo que pasa aquí.

    MANiCURE: En este caso si hay una fusión de géneros que funciona para que Gaga y su voz resulten vencedoras. Una canción pop-rock que remite un poco a Joan Jett y Bruce Springsteen, demostrando esa alma punk que identifica a Gaga como un ídolo musical agresivo, poderoso y rebelde que actúa desde las bases del pop tradicional.

    DO WHAT U WANT: ¿qué se entiende por cuerpo? El cuerpo físico, en primer lugar, pero luego Gaga hace referencia a lo que se dice y se escribe sobre ella. Entonces cuerpo será todo aquello susceptible de ser vendido, manipulado, criticado y mancillado. El cuerpo inmaterial de la “obra” incluso puede ser sometido a juicio, ya que después de todo también es un producto. Pero hay algo esencial y único que no puede ser humillado ni mucho menos poseído. Nuevamente la integridad personal y la dignidad como artista no serán menoscabadas por nadie.

    ARTPOP: La canción homónima del disco le hace justicia a su nombre: un hermoso manifiesto estético y declaración de intenciones acompasados por unos ritmos que funden lo místico con lo carnal.

    SWINE: esta es la canción con la cual se desolla el alma en la pista de baile para entregar todo lo que somos y quedarnos con lo peor de nosotros: la oscuridad, la violencia y el deseo sin control. Canción para escenificar el vómito y las convulsiones que dejarán atrás a nuestra moribunda humanidad.

    DONATELLA: Todo el disco se presta a la perfección para una noche ininterrumpida de baile desenfrenado en un club, pero de entre todas las canciones de ARTPOP no queda duda de que Donatella fue concebida específicamente para ese propósito.

    FASHION: Las letras son algo vagas, pero queda una canción bonita con una producción correcta en torno al amor de Gaga hacia la moda y que no es mera fascinación por las superficies.

    MARY JANE HOLLAND: Afortunadamente es una canción que provoca bailar y corear aun cuando disienta de sus intenciones. Para mí, ARTPOP es suficiente como droga.

    DOPE: Funciona y cumple su cometido de ser el único corte trágico y doloroso dentro de un disco que se presenta despreocupado y con ganas de sonar a entretenimiento sin fisuras.

    GYPSY: Esperanzadora balada encubierta por sutiles ritmos electrónicos. Cuando Gaga se desentiende de todos sus gimmicks, y solo se sienta frente a un piano simplemente para cantar, todas las críticas en su contra pierden importancia para siempre.

    APPLAUSE: Los aplausos van al final, y Gaga se los ha ganado al crear una travesía de arte pop (música, vanguardia y entretenimiento) que suena espectacular en cualquier lugar, solo o en una gran fiesta.    … Expand
  32. GarrettMusic
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    What an amazing album. Classic Gaga hooks that make you want to dance! Don't listen to bad reviews, listen for your self. It's a truly artistic album. Recommended songs: if I had to narrow it down, Aura, G.U.Y., Gypsy, Sexxx Dreams, and Venus would be my favorites. :) It really is ART.
  33. ReviewLover1997
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    I am a die-hard Lady Gaga fan, but that has nothing to do with how Im going to review this album. Every song on this album is so well put together and just amazing. My personal favorites are Manicure, Gypsy, Donatella, G.U.Y, and Mary Jane Holland. There is a burst of fun in every song. I own all her albums, but this one FAR surpasses them all. And whoever say this album is a flop theyI am a die-hard Lady Gaga fan, but that has nothing to do with how Im going to review this album. Every song on this album is so well put together and just amazing. My personal favorites are Manicure, Gypsy, Donatella, G.U.Y, and Mary Jane Holland. There is a burst of fun in every song. I own all her albums, but this one FAR surpasses them all. And whoever say this album is a flop they are DEAD WRONG. Lady Gaga never fails to satisfy. This album is pure genius… Expand
  34. Edrik
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    This is a pure EDM,Glam,Disco Pop Album. It´s all in here,it´s fresh and fun,theatrical and cheesy,hooks and choruses to die for.It´s fierce sound is something that an ordinary popstar wouldn´t have ever dared to release.Gaga Is Risky always,Stage Diva and Vocalist..I´m old enough to be a little monster,but grateful that Lady Gaga with this one made me feel a teenager again.
  35. ajiconic
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    This isn't Gaga's best, but it's still a 10. This album isn't as bad as everyone says.

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  36. philosophorse
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    I love it. Gaga is still in the game, but her songwriting is becoming... brash. "Mercury, Venus, uh-oh!", she chants loudly. It isn't the perfect pop record, certainly far from an artistic one too. But the album shows great promise with songs like Aura and G.U.Y. Mother Monster is far from her fall, but she certainly isn't in best shape too.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. happily123
    Jul 8, 2014
    7
    The album is not bad as they say, it's just an amalgamation of various music styles remixed. I confess that it is not the best job of Gaga, but it's not the worst...
  40. 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
  41. LemonadeJoe
    Jan 4, 2017
    10
    The most favorite era of Gaga. The most "Fresh and juicy" era. Tracks are filled with stories and confessions itself Gaga. the most significant songs: Do What U Want , Sexxx Dreams , Venus 'n' Applause
  42. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    album muy infravalorado por el publico, es muy bueno el album, de los mejores de Gaga
  43. skadosmen
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Epic Album, really i loved all songs!! my fav is Swine JUST AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!! its different full of electronic y new sounds!! the best of Lady Gaga!!!
  44. 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
  45. luis17
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I love this album gaga it's amazing I can't wait to much! for this you are the new Queen of POP I know you were since the begin on you career cause. We were Born This Way
  46. guttofurst
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The abum of the year, for sure. Gaga sounds amazing in it and every song is so creative, Isn't a mainstream album, definitely. She is innovating the pop music.
  47. doctormichaelco
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Now, that's what pop music is all about! We heard the new side of Gaga yet her distinct music style is still there. Negative reviews probably came from either haters or people with bad taste of music.
  48. DennisR
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Songs such as "Gypsy," "Donatella," "Sexxx Dreams," and of course "Venus," reminded why Gaga is the most genial Pop superstar in the world today. GaGa is incredibly talented and blows all her pop contemporaries away with the fresh new sound of "ARTPOP." In my opinion, this her most creative and unique work to date. Very Grammy-Worrhy
  49. Wollenberg
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Love her or hate her, Gaga will make you talk about her no matter what. The reviews in here show this very clearly. The amounts of "0-votes" she is getting has nothing to do with the music on the album (no matter how much you don't like this, it's good pop music and you really can't find a good reason to give it below a 5) but with personal dislike for her. I don't consider Prism to be aLove her or hate her, Gaga will make you talk about her no matter what. The reviews in here show this very clearly. The amounts of "0-votes" she is getting has nothing to do with the music on the album (no matter how much you don't like this, it's good pop music and you really can't find a good reason to give it below a 5) but with personal dislike for her. I don't consider Prism to be a great album (not because of bad songs, but just because it's plain old boring), but I'd give it at least a 6 (maybe even a 7), because even though I find it boring it is not bad music.

    The album is good, though there are (of course) a few let downs ("Jewels 'n Drugs" just doesn't hit with the average pop listener) and "Fashion!" is also quite forgettable.

    "Aura" lacks the violence of the leaked demo, but still serves as a nice opener for the album.
    "Venus" has the best pop chorus she has ever written. That is my opinion about that, I don't get the hate. Listen to the harmonies from 2:38 till 2:43 and tell me those are not beautiful and the bridge ist just fun and outrageous (and gets even more amazing if you picture the characters from Sailor Moon while you listen to it).
    "Donatella" is endlessly fun to listen to, as is "G.U.Y." (especially the bridge hits hard here) and "MANiCURE".
    "Swine" doesn't quite have the appeal of the live version, though the instrumental has more little interesting tweaks.
    "Do What You Want" is a good R'n'B song, not much more to say about that.
    I get the change of "I wanna be with you" to "Dope" and I personally find the latter deeper and more personal. It's a raw song that describes the struggle with drugs. I also don't believe that it is a coincidence that it is placed right after "Mary Jane Holland", making those two a dualist statement about drugs (fun vs. seriousness).
    The real end of the album comes with the best song on it, "Gypsy" (I still consider Venus to be the best song musically, but "Gypsy" wins on the "feels"-factor). It has a certain "Edge of Glory" feel to it though it does stand out on its own.
    "Applause" is a great way to close the album, not only because it is a familiar end, it's the song we've known the longest, but also because it just really feels like an encore. Gypsy ends the main thing, Applause is the encore we give our last bit of energy to.

    Fun small details are also that ARTPOP is named in the first song, in the title track in the middle of the album and then in the end of Applause as a final finishing statement.

    All in all it is a solid album (better than The Fame and Born This Way for sure) with some great hooks, fun and ridiculous lyrics and also a lot of meaning.

    I'd give it a 8 or 9 out of 10, but because I feel I need to to pull it a little up from the haters in here (yes, giving an album 0 out of 10 stars is hating) I will give it a 10.    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. devinsparkle
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    The purpose of the CD is to be fun, and that he does it so well. Lady Gaga only has just confirmed what we already knew. It is without doubt the best of the current mainstream. Most critics end up talking more about her attitudes than the music itself, a shame. Good EDM music.
  52. renataclg
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Esse álbum está sendo esperado a muito tempo, cada musica que saia era um delírio, cara pequena noticia, cada tweet sobre ele era uma loucura só, foi um lançamento grandioso, pra um projeto grandioso que não me recepcionou, eu tenho orgulho do trabalho que a Lady Gaga faz e do lindo legado que ela está deixando, ignorando todo mundo que a critica por pura inveja ou fanboyzismo. Esse álbumEsse álbum está sendo esperado a muito tempo, cada musica que saia era um delírio, cara pequena noticia, cada tweet sobre ele era uma loucura só, foi um lançamento grandioso, pra um projeto grandioso que não me recepcionou, eu tenho orgulho do trabalho que a Lady Gaga faz e do lindo legado que ela está deixando, ignorando todo mundo que a critica por pura inveja ou fanboyzismo. Esse álbum e todos os outros dela eu vou guardar muito bem pra mostrar pros meus filhos.… Expand
  53. RobertHoaglan
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I am not normally a Lady Gaga fan, being a fan of other pop girls such as Rihanna and Katy Perry, but Gaga's new album ARTPOP packed the biggest punch of any pop/mainstream album released this year. Songs such as G.U.Y., Do What U Want ft. R. Kelly, ARTPOP, and Gypsy are instant smashes and have amazing production, exemplifying what Gaga's album is all about-a combination of theI am not normally a Lady Gaga fan, being a fan of other pop girls such as Rihanna and Katy Perry, but Gaga's new album ARTPOP packed the biggest punch of any pop/mainstream album released this year. Songs such as G.U.Y., Do What U Want ft. R. Kelly, ARTPOP, and Gypsy are instant smashes and have amazing production, exemplifying what Gaga's album is all about-a combination of the catchiness, relatability, and overall fun of pop music without being so overt in its pop character, thus owing to the Art side, seen especially in songs like Swine, Applause, and Sexxx Dreams. The album in my opinion has no fillers per se, minus the upset that is Jewels and Drugs. I encourage you all to support an artist who has put a large amount of thought in every precise detail on this album, a quality that lacks so much in today's music. The music industry is declining, without a doubt, but it's gems like ARTPOP that make me think that music has no end and keeps moving forward. "We could belong together, ARTPOP."… Expand
  54. allexsander
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    In artpop Gaga returns to the rhythm that consecrated in 2009/2010 bringing with it a heavier encrementada of instrumental and dance at the same time. Whether or not an attempt to regain the trust of fans or even open the horizon to conquer new types of fan, Gaga celebrates in this album a mix -DANCE ART lighter unlike predecessor Born This Way which divided the fan base, causing it toIn artpop Gaga returns to the rhythm that consecrated in 2009/2010 bringing with it a heavier encrementada of instrumental and dance at the same time. Whether or not an attempt to regain the trust of fans or even open the horizon to conquer new types of fan, Gaga celebrates in this album a mix -DANCE ART lighter unlike predecessor Born This Way which divided the fan base, causing it to lose many admirers maybe they come back with this new project Artpop involves a bit of everything infectious rhythms vocals that oscillate between treble and bass chorus lyrics with gum, among others The album has a very strong potential for the music charts since currently caters to popular taste While working can become one of the best work already performed by Gaga I conclude that most of the tracks has the potential to single but if they are disclosed at the right time The album is not perfect more behind the lightness that Born This Way was not … Expand
  55. alysson478
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 2 years Lady Gaga is back and better than ever! the extremely perfect album to be heard, I'll never forget, songs that stir our souls, gaga congratulations, a perfect job. really have nothing negative to say.… Expand
  56. linas999
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    The most anticipated album of the year. And the greatest album of the year. Still have no idea how people says that prism or bangerz is better than ARTPOP. Gaga did absolutetley brilliant job. GET DAT GRAMMYS QUEEN
  57. samba87
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Fantastic album with one or two mis-fires. Enjoying the electronic dance influence. Gypsy and Swine stnad out for me. Jewels N Drugs is one I'm not so sure about.
  58. crunchycelery
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP probably fell short of most of our expectations. We could sit around and talk forever about what ARTPOP isn’t. But what it IS, is a decent record. Feeling less of a mixed bag than Born This Way, the sounds and quality of these songs read more cohesively than on it’s predecessor. ARTPOP is essentially one giant electronic dance pop album. And for every experimental verse is a HUGEARTPOP probably fell short of most of our expectations. We could sit around and talk forever about what ARTPOP isn’t. But what it IS, is a decent record. Feeling less of a mixed bag than Born This Way, the sounds and quality of these songs read more cohesively than on it’s predecessor. ARTPOP is essentially one giant electronic dance pop album. And for every experimental verse is a HUGE pop chorus. (As exhibited by “Aura” and “Venus”). There’s variety to Gaga’s vocal delivery, while often displaying a throatier bellow (As exhibited by “MANiCURE”, “Do What U Want”, and “DOPE”).
    As with Born This Way, the promotional campaign for ARTPOP has been primarily hype. Gaga debuted half the album two months prior at the 2013 iTunes Festival. I found that I preferred the lower vocal delivery and more industrial rockier feel of the songs from the performance (except “Jewels & Drugs”), but I believe this says more about Gaga as a performer, than it says about the Album lacking. But unlike Born This Way, the overarching Theme is not communicated well, if at all. A “reverse Warholian expedition” this is not. Save for “Venus” which is semi-inspired by the famous Boticelli painting, we have mere mentions of this idea in “ARTPOP” and “Applause” in which she explains that “ARTPOP could be anything”, “We could belong together”, and “One second I’m a Koons, then suddenly the Koons is me”.
    As far as the songs go, they’re crafted well and sound fantastic. Even trap-y “Jewels & Drugs” sounds okay, despite the mess it was during iTunes Fest. “Aura” with its cinematic intro and glitchy verses, certainly Gaga at her most experimental, is still grounded in a glorious pop chorus. The galactic “Venus” demonstrates harmonized chanting vocals reminiscent of QUEEN or Bowie, and brings it to a chorus possibly as big as “Bad Romance”. “G.U.Y” and “Sexxx Dreams” both dark and dirty dance songs demonstrate an airier vocal, with the later sounding like Janet Jackson followed by a Disco bridge. 80’S rock romp “MANiCURE” channels Pat Benatar, complete with a chanting chorus and eerie sci-fi synth. “Do What U Want”, with throatier Christina Aguilerian vocals, pulsates and throbs while dismissing critics (and enticing lovers). Gaga softly coos over underwater bleeps and pulses, while percolating beats build with angelic wailing on “ARTPOP”. Hiccups, squeaks, and grunts jitter over bubbly synths culminating in a huge drop, bringing out the rave in “Swine”. “Donatella” exhibits the snarky, ironic, satirical lyrics of The Fame (while also weirdly paying homage to friend and designer Versace?). Glittery piano introduces “Fashion!”, a strutting disco number that harkens Bowie (while sharing the title of practically 5 previously released songs). The throbbing “Mary Jane Holland” displays some more ironic lyrics while theatrically confessing love for weed. The confessional “Dope”, and sprawling “Gypsy” take up the piano ballad spots of the album, while utilizing synths to help integrate the songs with the album, unlike on previous Gaga records. And ending on the finale of “Applause”.
    As much as ARTPOP may not be doing what it needed to conceptually, sonically it provides much to be satisfied with.    … Expand
  59. trymcnl
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Her best work to date. Gaga effectively spans several genres here (save for the incoherent Jewels and Drugs). The album may not be revolutionary, but as a pop album, it's solid and very entertaining.
  60. ItaloSimple
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it. Very unique, she has carved her own genre... No other Cd or artist sounds remotely like her.One of the most exciting records I've heard in a long time. Thank you Gaga for sharing your art with us.… Expand
  61. Bornyn
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This album is incredible! Every track is perfect in its own way. Gaga explores genres of music through the prism of electronic music. Especially delightful songs GUY, Gipsy, Do Waht U Want and Fashion! Not surprisingly, the critics did not particularly encourage the album. Like any work of art, his genius is manifest in the future.
  62. SamukGomes
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Lady Gaga never disappoints when we're talking about albums. The Fame Monster and Born This Way were obscure and amazing. ARTPOP is a dance record, but there's still a soul of magic, that makes we feel crazy and cry at the same time.
    Great job, Gaga.

    Highlights: Gypsy & Sexxx Dreams.
  63. matiignacio
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Simple, directo, buenas letras, excelentes ritmos y sobretodo una capacidad para reinventarse sorprendente y no verse influenciada por sus anteriores trabajos.
    "Do What U Want", "Gypsy", "ARTPOP", "G.U.Y", "MANiCURE" grandiosamente buenas.
    Lady Gaga no decepciona en lo absoluto.
  64. CandyHolland_
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rainha do pop assim mesmo, sempre se supera. Me impressiona os haters ainda se espantarem com o sucesso e puder dessa mulher. samba atrás de samba, pisada atrás de pisada. Gaga rainha do pop.… Expand
  65. LadyClaire
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The pop album of the year. Gaga put all her criativity passion on it. Everybody should listen to it... as a big fan, i am so proud of her and how far she come! If u guys don't wanna hear the whole thing, the highlights: The top 10 hit "Applause"; 2nd single "Do What U Want" featuring R Kelly; Donatella, G.U.Y., Gypsy & Venus.
  66. ladyimmortelle
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is her best Era yet and this album made me a stan. It's just simply fantastic and so much more than just random bubblegum pop-music. You can't even compare this to Katy's and Miley's work because Gaga IS actually very artistic. She likes to try new things and she dares to takes risks and I admire that. We need that in popmusic, she's different (in a very good way). She made popmusicThis is her best Era yet and this album made me a stan. It's just simply fantastic and so much more than just random bubblegum pop-music. You can't even compare this to Katy's and Miley's work because Gaga IS actually very artistic. She likes to try new things and she dares to takes risks and I admire that. We need that in popmusic, she's different (in a very good way). She made popmusic exciting again. Bravo, miss Gaga.… Expand
  67. ocaaaio
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    A blend of art and pop, full of haters here putting notes 0, I believe that even with a low note, the album is still quality.

    A blend of art and pop, full of haters here putting notes 0, I believe that even with a low note, the album is still quality.

    A blend of art and pop, full of haters here putting notes 0, I believe that even with a low note, the album is still quality.
  68. welcometoB
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It is an amazing album, with a lot of references (Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Debbie Harry, Nirvana, Britney...) like pop art itself did, but the best thing its that you can put it on the dancefloor an marry the night! Like old times Gaga.
  69. NonConformist
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I'm giving this album a perfect 10. Not because I'm a huge fan but because this album renders me so euphoric and ecstatic when I blast it on my surround sound speakers. It took two and a half years for Gaga to produce a follow up to Born This Way. She took her time, but made sure that every single detail was accounted for. Over 100 songs were written for this album and she managed toI'm giving this album a perfect 10. Not because I'm a huge fan but because this album renders me so euphoric and ecstatic when I blast it on my surround sound speakers. It took two and a half years for Gaga to produce a follow up to Born This Way. She took her time, but made sure that every single detail was accounted for. Over 100 songs were written for this album and she managed to narrow it down to 15. She also mentioned that ARTPOP would be a lyrical departure from Born This Way in the sense that it wouldn't be a mature, but carefree rather. Every song tells its own story and is burning with passion. THESE SONGS WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DANCE. THEY WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO SING ALONG. THEY ARE ALL INCREDIBLE IN THEIR OWN WAY. ARTPOP is one of those few albums that you wound up playing 3 times completely without stopping. If you have the luxury of professional headphones, you will also notice that the song sounds completely different with them (in a good way of course).

    What really shocks me about the reviews that this album has gotten is the fact that critics say that she lacks creativity, the sounds are dull and that her lyrics are pure There is no other album where an artist will use the roman pantheon as a metaphor for sex as in "Venus" or fuse dubstep with trap and screamo to discuss the negative influences of superior authorities as in "Swine". There is much that is fresh with this album and she is not trying hard just to be different and "avant garde". She is simply making great music that should be greatly appreciated. In addition, she actually writes her own lyrics, something that is a rarity nowadays. The song "Gypsy" is my favorite off the album and just listening to it makes you want to cry for how beautiful it is.

    In the end, ARTPOP dethrones every album that has been released this year. You should definitely listen to this musical ecstasy.    … Expand
  70. brandonharris
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This album is a game-changer in the genre of pop. It screws you big time with its hot beats and edgy lyrics. If this isn't a controversial album, I don't know what is.
  71. BigHeart
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Lady GaGa is back with her brand new studio album 'ARTPOP'.

    The collection of tracks kicks off in style with the unique 'Aura', combining Middle Eastern melodies with some attitude-laced vocals and a chorus like no other. Controversial, perhaps, but one heck of a song. 'Venus' and 'G.U.Y.' follow unique and exciting tracks with great production value, and while they may not strike    Lady GaGa is back with her brand new studio album 'ARTPOP'.

    The collection of tracks kicks off in style with the unique 'Aura', combining Middle Eastern melodies with some attitude-laced vocals and a chorus like no other. Controversial, perhaps, but one heck of a song.

    'Venus' and 'G.U.Y.' follow unique and exciting tracks with great production value, and while they may not strike the right chords immediately, a few listens and they'll be growing on you at a rapid pace.

    One of her best songs to date 'Sexxx Dreams' comes next, and without too much of a heavy bassline or overproduction it manages to impress on a completely new level.

    Her versatility is shown on 'Jewels N' Drugs' probably not everybody's cup of tea, but the proof (if she ever needed it) that she isn't just a one trick pop pony.

    'MANiCURE' is the best of the album rock-based with pop vibes and perfect guitar solos that'd sound great in the clubs. This needs to get the single treatment from Gaga and her team it'd be such a waste to see it ignored.

    What can be said about 'Do What U Want', other than it's the perfect hit back at critics who slate her for trying her damn hardest at everything she puts her hands to? The R Kelly addition is a welcome one, and should keep the mouths shut of those who opposed his feature on the album before even hearing his verse.

    The title track is absolutely stunning, with banshee-like calls on the backing track that really add to the eerie yet laid-back feel of the tune.

    Personal track 'Swine' is another that has the ability to set the nightclub scene alight, with some fantastic EDM and distorted vocals that do well to resemble the animal itself.

    An alter-ego is used throughout 'Donatella' or so we'd hope as Gaga sings about being a "rich b**ch" on yet another fabulously produced track.

    Similarly, 'Mary Jane Holland' states "I am rich as p**s", but it doesn't take away from the greatness of the rest of the tune.

    'Fashion!' and 'Dope' are personally my choices for weakest of the album, but that isn't to say they're completely awful. Every song here has something to offer.

    'Gypsy' dazzles, exploring the notion of travelling the world and being a popstar, having to make each and every country you visit your home.

    Ending on the under-appreciated 'Applause', the album does indeed get a raucous hand from me.

    EDM-infused smashes come time and time again she's really hit the nail on the head with what she was trying to achieve.

    The album is well a work of art. It runs in perfect order, as if it were made as the soundtrack to a musical with only a few blemishes that Gaga manages to powder up and gloss over without too much effort.

    A stellar contender for the album of 2013 Gaga's got away from preaching and is working hard on getting us to 'Just Dance'. Bravo.    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. Riduan
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down the best album of this year. Songs written by herself and nothing but a flawless finish for 2013.
    The 2 years wait is well worth it, With a mix of slow(Dope) and fast beat songs, she makes her album interesting and epic. You will not regret buying this album. Lady Gaga proves again that her music is out of this world and despite negative comments by other people, she continues giving and producing the best music for her little monsters. Simply FLAWLESS.    … Expand
  74. 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.
  75. Croovenroll
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    It's her best album. Great compositions, great melodies and great ideas, maybe it's not the most comMercial album that she's made, but is the most completely and passionate of her career.
  76. morenosem
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    I feel regret that this was not the follow up to the fame monster. Aura is the perfect opening to the song; gaga updates the idea of people wearing masks, suggesting instead we all have our burqas (and we all want someone to remove our burqa). I love Venus! This is Gaga falling in love. She's been in a healthy relationship and in this song I hear her discovering the man that makes herI feel regret that this was not the follow up to the fame monster. Aura is the perfect opening to the song; gaga updates the idea of people wearing masks, suggesting instead we all have our burqas (and we all want someone to remove our burqa). I love Venus! This is Gaga falling in love. She's been in a healthy relationship and in this song I hear her discovering the man that makes her happy. G.U.Y. is the gaga we all fell in love with. It's an ode to her former self. That woman is still here, but she's experienced more life. Sexxx Dreams the album's sex anthem. A gift to her fans, Sexxx Dreams is gaga's honest feelings about her sexuality. Jewel's N Drugs proves her knowledge of the genre. You know, I am glad she can play piano and have knowledge of classical music and still appreciate the hip-hip/rap genre as well. Its as catchy and listenable as any other rap bop on the radio. MANiCURE's title reminds me of Marilyn Manson's tendency for wordplay in his song titles (sAINT, mOBSCENE). Any straight girl can listen to this song and get it (also the secret gay anthem). ARTPOP 2nd best song on the album. This song is about love. Love is an art. Love is popular culture. Lady Gaga's ARTPOP is love. I'm a romantic person and so of course the song ARTPOP has my favorite lines on the album: "Lover's kites/ are flown on beaches for public sight/ the color palette you choose/ can profit you" With the song ARTPOP concludes the first half of the album. The second half steps away from Gaga's personal life to her public persona, but most importantly the second half of the album is devoted to her fans. Listening to her music in the second half I hear her messages to me, her fan. Swine is one of the songs I wish she would have released 2 years ago in 2011 when EDM and dubstep were fresh and dominating the contemporary music scene. The most aggressive song of her career. Swine addresses anger, the emotion we all feel but rarely deal with so directly. So sad that she released it this late it would have smashed just a few years ago. Next is the obvious gay anthem: Donatella. A hyperbole of the stereotypical gay dream of exuberant superiority. Many people don't understand it because its an inside-joke between Gaga and her gay fans. Fashion! in my opinion is the best song on ARTPOP because it is the quintessential Gaga song. Gaga has her private self and her public persona, but what ties them together is her unique, stunning, unrivaled fashion sense. People may criticize her music or her talent, but no one can deny she knows how to put together a look. I really wish Fashion was the single for 2013 after applause, its such a groovy tune that would have fit in great with radio hits like Royals and Get Lucky. (Also I love hearing the seductive man speaking french in the end of the song, turns me on like you don't even know). Dope is the ballad I prefer on ARTPOP. It's such a masculine song, and really clues me in into just how well Gaga understands how men think. Originally a love song dedicated to her fans, Dope transformed from "I Wanna Be With You" into a rehab anthem. Produced crystal clear anyone who has ever made a mistake can relate to the tone of the song despite its off-putting delivery.… Expand
  77. 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
  78. Putra13Xoxo
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    GREAT ALBUM. 12 OF 15 TRACKS ARE SINGLE MATERIALS I THINK... THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING. IM NO REGRET BUYING IT!! MY FAVORITES ARE DO WHAT U WANT, GYPSY, SEXXX DREAMS, G.U.Y APPLAUSE AND Dope. Hope Gaga will get her FAME again this year with this Album. I'm not a fans of anything. I just love POP music.. Great Work Gaga! Cheers from Indonesia!
  79. paurok89
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    So good album! RnB, Techno, Ballads, POP, Electronic so many genres and catchy songs!! All songs are written by herself, Lady Gaga and ALL of them are meaningful.
  80. iSpeakTruth
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    I don't know why so many people started to hate her since Born This Way era started and it's still going but this album is really fun to listen also amazingly filled with EDM and few other genre songs, which makes it something new nowadays, I really enjoy listening to this album while I'm doing my daily routine, people please stop your anger towards other people it might hurt them andI don't know why so many people started to hate her since Born This Way era started and it's still going but this album is really fun to listen also amazingly filled with EDM and few other genre songs, which makes it something new nowadays, I really enjoy listening to this album while I'm doing my daily routine, people please stop your anger towards other people it might hurt them and their feelings, many artists put their hearths into making music, it is made to make you happy and your day a little bit more energetic. #StopTheDramaStartTheMusic. I give 10 out 10 this loud EDM album, will be interested in ARTPOP part 2 as wel!… Expand
  81. rylanddie
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I'M GOING TO LISTEN THIS MY WHOLE LIFE!! THIS WAS EPIC, I WILL DANCE UNTIL I DIE!!!!!! Mary Jane Holland and G.U.Y. was THAT GOOD SONG THAT EVERYONE WILL LOVE IT!
  82. AndyMeedeiros
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    samba
  83. jewelsanddrugs
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I don't know how can people rate 0/10. ARTPOP is the best album of 2013. Her vocals and lyrics are amazing. GAGA IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK. SUCH A GOOD ARTIST AND GOOD ALBUM
  84. rayjay92
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    While the album is not revolutionary, it is a high quality electronic album that provides unique dance rhythms and great production work. Album standouts include: G.U.Y., Gypsy, Mary Jane Holland, Swine. Gaga showcases her wide range of voices on the album, ranging from the David Bowie-esque Applause to the high squeals of Swine. Some tracks sound incomplete or out of place, but it is a solid LP.
  85. FERNANDESJR20
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    The album was spectacular. Simply amazing from the first to last track, is not it? How to finish an album so good to hear, without even thanking with "applause"?! Lady Gaga thorough and detailed as usual, put his personality and perfection in ARTPOP and that we can feel when listening to it. Speaking of listening, I'm listening to the album since launch and just stopped listening to him toThe album was spectacular. Simply amazing from the first to last track, is not it? How to finish an album so good to hear, without even thanking with "applause"?! Lady Gaga thorough and detailed as usual, put his personality and perfection in ARTPOP and that we can feel when listening to it. Speaking of listening, I'm listening to the album since launch and just stopped listening to him to watch ArtRave, another spectacle afforded by it, the amazing singer Lady Gaga.… Expand
  86. gabrielg
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Now i know what happens when tec,art and music comes togheter. This is the best album of 2013 and i'm not fan, but was genius. EDM IT'S NOT OVER GUYS! This could change the world, because, her ARTPOP could mean anything.
  87. christhemusic
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This record is amazing. I can't stand the mixed or negative reviews this album gets when compared to the artistical "crap" that was released by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus or anybody else. The entire album is written, (co-)produced and "done" by the artist not by a dozen of different songwriters or producers per track.
  88. feliperodx
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    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
  89. lonelyjp
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Her best album to date.
    Ahead of Artpop’s release, a lot of media coverage centered on a perceived rivalry between Gaga and Katy Perry, who both happened to be releasing their third major albums around the same time. Listening to Artpop makes that rivalry seem both silly and kind of important. Silly because the two women are entirely different: Perry’s Prism shows off a superstar choosing    Her best album to date.
    Ahead of Artpop’s release, a lot of media coverage centered on a perceived rivalry between Gaga and Katy Perry, who both happened to be releasing their third major albums around the same time. Listening to Artpop makes that rivalry seem both silly and kind of important. Silly because the two women are entirely different: Perry’s Prism shows off a superstar choosing to tone down her personality and offer a grab bag of fashionable sounds to reach the widest audience possible. Artpop sees Gaga going harder, louder, funnier—more extreme—in the hopes of selling millions. The distinction is important because a lot of people look at pop music as uniform and soulless. While Prism could have been made by anyone, Artpop is unmistakably a Gaga creation. It may not be quite as incredible as Gaga thinks it is, and its excesses will turn a lot of people away, but it's nevertheless big, dumb pop music with a person behind it—a person who unapologetically, desperately craves to be loved.    … Expand
  90. jprego
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    ART Pop is a great album, it shows talent as both fun and danceable music who says pop can not be art too?? good for Gaga. Congrats to her. Gonna buy the album
  91. 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
  92. leahmason
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Absolutely in love with this album! It's so much more fun and creative than many pop musicians are putting out this year and the album as a whole is a perfect adventure of emotion. Also love Gaga's genius song writing and use of word play with the songs (G.U.Y for example!) and the chorus's of the majority of the songs are just perfection! Gypsy is also easily the most incredible song onAbsolutely in love with this album! It's so much more fun and creative than many pop musicians are putting out this year and the album as a whole is a perfect adventure of emotion. Also love Gaga's genius song writing and use of word play with the songs (G.U.Y for example!) and the chorus's of the majority of the songs are just perfection! Gypsy is also easily the most incredible song on the album, and easily one of my favourites of all time. Such an amazing album Gaga, welcome back!! … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. VanessaShark
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    For the past year, Gaga has been toting this album has being her peak artistic vision, claiming that she is making living art. At worst, she's been written off as being pretentious, but while listening to the album as a full story, I completely get it.

    The album takes us on a ride that begins with Gaga "killing" her former self and takes us through her psyche, her vulnerability and the    For the past year, Gaga has been toting this album has being her peak artistic vision, claiming that she is making living art. At worst, she's been written off as being pretentious, but while listening to the album as a full story, I completely get it.

    The album takes us on a ride that begins with Gaga "killing" her former self and takes us through her psyche, her vulnerability and the darkness that lives inside her. By the end, she asks us for our "Applause," for sharing her proprietary information. It's an album that is filled with anxiety, hope, despair, sex, desire, fury and above all, love.

    I've made it no secret that I'm a huge fan of Gaga's work, but I'd like to think I can be critical of her work when necessary. So when I say that there's only one or two "weak" tracks out of the 15 official tracks on the album, I say that with the most critical of minds.

    "Aura" leaked ahead of the official release of "Applause" and I was enamored with the mildly southern-fried dance track that taunts the listener with her sarcasm. The final version is equally as impressive and oozes contempt for Gaga's former self, fame, celebrity and Hollywood.

    On the flip side of her leaving her former self behind, we get "Venus," a peek into what Gaga strives to be and what every woman should aspire to.The track that was produced by Gaga herself. "When I was finishing ARTPOP I decided to write one more song. And this song is about a very feminine wisdom. So I told all of my producers to get their big dicks out of the room. I said this one must be produced by a vagina," she said.

    "G.U.Y." is a clear fan favorite, from all the psychotically ravenous reviews and meltdowns I witnessed on Twitter. And I'll admit, while Gaga doesn't make songs to be "hits," this song has the stench of a potential no.1 all over it. It's Gaga at her best: sexually dominating and surprisingly heartfelt.

    Let me stop here for a second to pen a small love letter to three of the men who elevated Gaga to this level of amazingness: DJ White Shadow, Zedd and Madeon. Thank you for the stellar production and work you put into this album. It truly is her best effort and I know we have you three to thank for a lot of that.

    If you didn't get hot under the collar listening to "G.U.Y." don't worry "Sexxx Dreams" will take care of that for you. Twista, T.I. and Too Short stop by on the crazy train that is 'ARTPOP' to drop a few bars on the trap-tastic "Jewels n' Drugs."

    The title track, "ARTPOP" is the midway point of the album where things get even stranger. On this track, Gaga attempts to define what the hell "artpop" actually means and comes off sounding like a lunatic, but that beat and her vocals send shivers down my spine.

    Now comes her most personal song on the album and easily my favorite of the bunch, "Swine." She expresses such rage and fury in this song laden with heavy production that hurts my ears. I'd liken it to hate sex. While we don't know exactly who Gaga is raging about in this song, I can honestly tell you that most people on this planet can relate to that anger in one way or another.

    The relentless brilliance carries on through the sarcastic and snarky "Donatella," an ode to Gaga's designer BFF, Donatella Versace and basically continues right into "Fashion!" which is one of the weaker tracks. I get what she's trying to do with the song, but it comes off as a little vapid.

    "Mary Jane Holland" is incredibly catching and reminds me of all the 80's hair bands my mother listened to while I was sitting in the car on the way to the grocery store. Describing marijuana as a female is nothing new, especially for hip-hop, but in the wide world of pop music, it's daring.

    But it's no surprise that a tribute to marijuana leads in to "Dope," the only ballad on 'ARTPOP', with just Gaga and her piano, producing a heartbreaking ode to addiction and love.

    The album wraps up with "Gypsy" and "Applause"; both are stark contrasts of each other, but I can't think of a better way of ending an album like this. She's telling exactly who she is, what she wants and how she's achieved it.

    I didn't want to do a track-by-track review of the album, but when each song is different from the last it's hard to choose which to cover. Every song is a bevy of catchy lyrics ranging from, "Don't you know my ass is famous?" to "You're just a pig inside a human body." The production is out of this world, this galaxy even and I think that was the whole point.

    'Born This Way' was Gaga's eclectic and moody album that divided her fans. 'ARTPOP' is healing those wounds and giving off a high unlike any other. If you take the album at face value, it's still a wonderful eruption of dance beats, but if you dig a little deeper you'll find you relate to Gaga more than you thought you could.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. sdsd
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    It;s the greatest album ever go for Grammys. The and haters gonna hate you know because Gaga makes music ART not that horible songs other artists make just for money
  98. BrenooSilvaaa
    Jan 8, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Album of Lady Gaga and the best album of year (2013) .
    I Feel Happy, for the pop music and this great achievement.
    this album is extremely set up by Lady Gaga, something relatively amazing, xoxo    … Expand
  99. MissDrae
    Mar 3, 2014
    10
    Another amazing album by one of the most talented people I know. Lady gaga is Devine, I love her so much. I am proud to call myself a mini monster. She is flawless.
  100. 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
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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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