ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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8.0

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  1. Sandersdion27
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This is not even close to as good as her last album, all I hear is noise and autotune, the girl just does not have it anymore and that is sad since her last album was pretty good
  2. NavGaga
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Lady Gaga Is first a great person..She tries all genres of music..She has proven it with the difference genres of music with her Albums..She is a great writer and As someone to criticise her..I should know first she is lady gaga..Whatever she does..we should expect it to be different and yes, ARTPOP is kinda different in a very GOOD way.. I gave the album 10/10 cause it was beyond what ILady Gaga Is first a great person..She tries all genres of music..She has proven it with the difference genres of music with her Albums..She is a great writer and As someone to criticise her..I should know first she is lady gaga..Whatever she does..we should expect it to be different and yes, ARTPOP is kinda different in a very GOOD way.. I gave the album 10/10 cause it was beyond what I expect and she is here to prove that without the theatrics she is still a great performer and singer. Love Ling Gaga and have a fruitful career..ARTPOP is a good album. All the songs are Good..well worn and executed. We can see the flow of the album and it takes us to The ART and POP world … Expand
  3. Baumeister
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    So far this year, ARTPOP serves to be one of the best pop albums. Even the sounds are somehow similar to The Fame, and even BTW, they are full of fun and you can't deny that most of them are so catchy and will stock in your ear for some times.
    They are waste track, such as Jewels N' Drug, even the album title track, Artpop.
    Most of the people say they found hard to understand where's    So far this year, ARTPOP serves to be one of the best pop albums. Even the sounds are somehow similar to The Fame, and even BTW, they are full of fun and you can't deny that most of them are so catchy and will stock in your ear for some times.
    They are waste track, such as Jewels N' Drug, even the album title track, Artpop.

    Most of the people say they found hard to understand where's the 'art' in the album. But, every music, whatever it is, is an art. You don't put words such as, 'Picasso', 'Warhol', etc. for your music to embodies art. Maybe, Gaga is trying to sell the 'art' in how she present her music, from some intro in the song, the album cover, sculpture made by Koons, even the mural in presenting the track list.
    Sometimes, Gaga is over the top with her artistic side, but you'll always be pleased with her performance with whatever she's done. This album is one of the proof. This less than The Fame Monster, but somehow beat Born This Way.
    If you're a pop fan, you'll be happy and satisfied with this album. Artpop has more ups than down.
    Artpop is massive in terms of sounds, lyrics and production.    … Expand
  4. iloveit123
    Nov 11, 2013
    5
    Very mixed opinions on it... though I admire her creativity, the production sounds flat, almost like there are levels left out. And I don't like that she has to sing so dramatic on almost every track. Yes, it was cool when she did it on 'Bad Romance', but she doesn't always have to resort to it so much. She is a beautiful singer, she doesn't need to resort to tricks. And I really don't getVery mixed opinions on it... though I admire her creativity, the production sounds flat, almost like there are levels left out. And I don't like that she has to sing so dramatic on almost every track. Yes, it was cool when she did it on 'Bad Romance', but she doesn't always have to resort to it so much. She is a beautiful singer, she doesn't need to resort to tricks. And I really don't get why it is called 'Artpop'. However, with that said, still some surprises/complexity I like, 'Sex Dreams' rules, but a lot of the tracks are not my fave.… Expand
  5. doc2be
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    This album is terrible. I have all the previous albums AND went to both concerts and have to express my sincere apologies to the credit card for purchasing this contrite and terribly noisy album. Putting the word 'art' in the title doesn't mean you can take the world for granted. There are 3 (hence 3/10) okay songs but even those are very average and lacking much depth. Poor gaga isThis album is terrible. I have all the previous albums AND went to both concerts and have to express my sincere apologies to the credit card for purchasing this contrite and terribly noisy album. Putting the word 'art' in the title doesn't mean you can take the world for granted. There are 3 (hence 3/10) okay songs but even those are very average and lacking much depth. Poor gaga is struggling under the weight of her own fame and ego...has to wear Versace and confesses she is a drug head...have pity on her...the main themes of the album.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Gews
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    The good songs are outweighed by the bad and the lyrics are badly written and mostly meaningless attempts at the avant-garde. This is her worst album; Gaga has been going downhill since The Fame Monster.
  8. Willisben32
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    I loved born this way but sorry Gaga this album is just junk. Gaga looks more like reality TV then a singer and I think reality TV is killing real music.
  9. marcmyworks
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    ARTPOP is not at all a worthless album, but unfortunately due to its hype will more than likely disappoint and ostracize Gaga’s Little Monsters as it lacks enough originality or even weirdness to be interesting.
  10. PoLucy
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IS THE WORST ALBUM I HEAR IN MY LIFE!!, The lyrics and the chorus is very repetitive, is disgusting for all the gay people!! Lady Gaga needs re conciliate whit Madonna, because her album is horrible, Do not buy this album, and if you love Lady Gaga, please, goint to see in the concerts and BUY her tickets. The album is bad, but if her tour is a flop RIP Lady Gaga.… Expand
  11. wfjasknefuhjkm
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This album is one of Gaga's best work to date. It deserves a much higher score than it has. It is light years better than anything her contemporaries have put out. Gaga continues pushing the boundaries of pop music with yet another album. Album highlights: Gypsy, G.U.Y, Sexxx Dreams, Do What U Want and Swine. This album is a solid 10 out of 10.
  12. sebastianglz
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Lady Gaga knew how to made a comeback. This album is amazing! but not as amazing as The Fame Monster, but is better than last Lady Gaga's studio album "Born This Way". With songs like "Jewels N' Drugs" and "Do What U Want" we all know she's not just a mainstream pop artist who's selling his music just for charts. With Applause lyrics "to crash the critic saying, is it right or is itLady Gaga knew how to made a comeback. This album is amazing! but not as amazing as The Fame Monster, but is better than last Lady Gaga's studio album "Born This Way". With songs like "Jewels N' Drugs" and "Do What U Want" we all know she's not just a mainstream pop artist who's selling his music just for charts. With Applause lyrics "to crash the critic saying, is it right or is it wrong", she let us know she doesn't care about mainstream critics, she's doing what she enjoys, make her fans happy, and she knew how to do that. With producers like David Guetta and will.i.am we expected more from "Fashion!" (actually the worst song), but after that we have "Dope" and "Gypsy" (actually the best songs from the album). We all know all the negative user reviews are from Madonna, Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera fans who are mad just because the album, but, as I said first: Lady Gaga doesn't care, all she care about is her fans and her music.… Expand
  13. pandaking07
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Why ARTPOP is the album we need but dont deserve.
    When I first heard this album I was immediately blown away. I was worried when I heard Venus thinking "Come on Gaga, you can do better than that" even though the chorus was brilliant. Upon first listen a few tracks immediately caught my attention, G.U.Y., MANiCURE, Sexxx Dreams, Do What You Want, Aura, and Donatella. Personally, those are    Why ARTPOP is the album we need but dont deserve.
    When I first heard this album I was immediately blown away. I was worried when I heard Venus thinking "Come on Gaga, you can do better than that" even though the chorus was brilliant. Upon first listen a few tracks immediately caught my attention, G.U.Y., MANiCURE, Sexxx Dreams, Do What You Want, Aura, and Donatella. Personally, those are some of the highlights off the album and sure to be hit singles on the radio. The amount of work that was put into this album by Gaga, DJWS, Zedd and every other major collaborator is evident. Yes, the album isn't perfect, but what album is? We put Gaga on such a high pedestal and expect her to blow us away with EVERYTHING. It isn't going to happen, for her to come up with an album that has 9-10 strong tracks 3 decent songs and just a couple weak ones is an accomplishment many artists won't be able to dream of. This album brings pop forward again, she has us talking, singing and dancing. We don't deserve this album, its the best that has been released in 2013 by far. There is so much talent out there that doesn't hit it's potential, at times that is Gaga, but this album proves she is here to stay and "slay" the pop music world. Gaga revolutionized the pop industry... again.    … Expand
  14. trevchambers
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    SO MANY THINGS wrong with this album. It's way too bloated and I had a bit of a headache towards the end. Dope is incredibly disappointing. Could have been really good if it weren't for the "I love you more than dope" line. horrible.

    Easily explained she was a corporate, manufactured pop product from the beginning. The early years only look decent because all the right people    SO MANY THINGS wrong with this album. It's way too bloated and I had a bit of a headache towards the end. Dope is incredibly disappointing. Could have been really good if it weren't for the "I love you more than dope" line. horrible.

    Easily explained she was a corporate, manufactured pop product from the beginning. The early years only look decent because all the right people (LaurieAnne Gibson, Troy Carter, etc.) were pulling her strings. Now that everyone has jumped ship, and she's on her own, she's being revealed for the utter crap she ALWAYS was.

    "ArtPop" Gaga herself is really just the prime example of how utterly dead our culture is.

    Bought out and sold by corporations... easily fooled with stupid costumes and crazy antics... devoid of any soul, meaning, perspective... re-hash and cheapen the past and sell it to those who don't know any better... BUT marketed to us as "ART" or "I struggled, I'm the real deal", etc... And far too many have been dumbed down to actually buy into it.

    Sad statement on our state of culture...esp. when the actual 'real deal' is still wiping the floor with all of them 30+ years on but people have been brain-washed to dismiss her because she's "old"    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. krustykuku
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    By far her worst album to date, sounds just like her "Born this way" album, no artistic growth or creativity and don't get me started on the basic pre- school lyrics and the over produced vocals. Simply the worst album of the Millennium, I want my money back.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. jinnymarina
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cannot feel art，just full of hype, grandstanding，I am sick of that.ArtPop is a recycled garbage, from a person, who need to be mainstream all the time. I'm sad for that behavior from Gaga but if you listen to the album there is a few good songs on that… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. Arycelle
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    A 90 min electropop song, this album is worthless I can't even stand it, all the songs sound exactly the same outside from Gypsy wich is the only decent stuff there, if this is really Lady Gaga best work then it sucks HARD.
  22. Carlos1
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    I'm so disappointed. This album is disjointed with atrocious lyrics and the same style and production of her previous records, most notably the Born This Way album. The songs sound messy and unfinished, her "operatic" style vocals are cringeworthy and it's just too much of nothing. I'm not sure what has happened to Gaga but whatever it is, I hope she takes a step back and stops takingI'm so disappointed. This album is disjointed with atrocious lyrics and the same style and production of her previous records, most notably the Born This Way album. The songs sound messy and unfinished, her "operatic" style vocals are cringeworthy and it's just too much of nothing. I'm not sure what has happened to Gaga but whatever it is, I hope she takes a step back and stops taking herself so seriously that it clouds her artistic judgement with embarrassing songs like Venus and Swine. North a big fan of Applause and that turned out to be the best song on the album and that is really quite shocking when she mentioned this would be the album "of the Millenium." That, it is not. Maybe not even the album of the week. Can't even get through the whole thing...… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. MusicLuver
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Amazing album. Very happy to have fun Gaga back. She is carefree and fearless. Very happy to see preachy religious Gaga gone. The highs of the album are Gypsy, G.U.Y. ARTPOP, Applause. Lows are Donatella, Jewels & Drugs.
  26. RafaelKdias
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This album contains no music contains noise, for speakers that will revoluncionar pop, this is truly ridiculous, an album completely despicable and without any support. I would take a minor note but I can not!
  27. imna
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    As Lady gaga described it ARTPOP is the album of the "Infinite". It surely is. ARTPOP brings art and pop in a way like never before. The album is written and co-produced by lady gaga unlike many artist who has dozen of different producers in one track.The album ranges from genres to genres and as she said it is truly the album of the Infinite.Lady Gaga proves once again that she is one ofAs Lady gaga described it ARTPOP is the album of the "Infinite". It surely is. ARTPOP brings art and pop in a way like never before. The album is written and co-produced by lady gaga unlike many artist who has dozen of different producers in one track.The album ranges from genres to genres and as she said it is truly the album of the Infinite.Lady Gaga proves once again that she is one of the biggest players in the world of pop music. Excellent work.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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
  31. Heartsoulx
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    While most mainstream musicians care deeply about both the details of their music and the way that music is presented to the world, Lady Gaga is the hardest-working artist in pop music because she makes absolute certain that every inch of her craft evolves and innovates. Her first major hit, "Just Dance," is a cleverly constructed account of being deliriously drunk but stringing together aWhile most mainstream musicians care deeply about both the details of their music and the way that music is presented to the world, Lady Gaga is the hardest-working artist in pop music because she makes absolute certain that every inch of her craft evolves and innovates. Her first major hit, "Just Dance," is a cleverly constructed account of being deliriously drunk but stringing together a solid evening; because it posed as an enduring electro-pop jam, that cleverness was bestowed to a huge audience. Since then, Gaga has done everything in her power to turn pop music into a grounds for discovery that goes beyond face value, from bold fashion selections to sprawling live set-ups to artiste collaborations to cultural engagements that go well beyond the transition of a verse into a chorus. When Gaga wanted to herald a social movement, she focused the first single on her pivotal "Born This Way" on LGBTQ rights; when she wanted to clue the unaware in on the magic of Jeff Koons, she hired the world-class artist to create a nude replica of her "Fame" persona for her latest album cover. Sure, there are times when the simple pleasure of a verse and a chorus is enough to satisfy, but Gaga has always demanded more and when she has found success, she has upheld achievements that no other pop artist has sniffed.

    "ARTPOP," the follow-up to "Born This Way," naturally abides by this far-reaching ambition and looks to re-think the "pop album" as an entity, even more than Lady Gaga's last album did. It's not surprising that "ARTPOP" will be packaged with an interactive app that blends music, art, fashion and technology together, since that is precisely what "ARTPOP" the album tries to actualize; Gaga is grasping more cultural trinkets than ever before, and wants to synthesize them into one mind-blowing, 15-song statement. When Gaga balances these skyward designs with dynamic songwriting when she successfully mixes the 'art' with the 'pop,' if you will the results are often euphoric. "Dope" and "Gypsy" are compelling accounts of personal hell and heaven on the back half of the album, and when the midway run of the seductive "Sex Dreams," boisterous "Jewels n' Drugs," effervescent "MANiCURE" and slithering "Do What U Want" takes hold, it's a long-player experience unlike anything a pop fan will hear this year. Of course, some of the more convoluted tracks sputter out before Gaga can carry her vision through, but even the weakest moments on "ARTPOP" are so carefully built and ardently imagined that one cannot help but admire the effort.

    Coherently channeling R&B, techno, disco and rock music as a pop artist while discussing sex, drugs, lust, God, fame and creativity, Lady Gaga has offered fans her most sonically and lyrically diverse album to date. "ARTPOP" is imperfect, but so is its creator. It is a complicated album that should be applauded (pun intended) for inspiring interpretation, as well as telling fans that it's also okay to just dance.    … Expand
  32. schlaui
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Art & Pop, PopArt, Warhole and all these fascinating Images of her gorgeous face and body...just great ART WORK, huge factor, The GAGA phenomenon makes me just go itch before I listenend to one single note of what she composed. She is such an inspiring SOUL that I always have great and useful crazy Ideas and when I see her with Abramovic its just a FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY! Thanks a lotArt & Pop, PopArt, Warhole and all these fascinating Images of her gorgeous face and body...just great ART WORK, huge factor, The GAGA phenomenon makes me just go itch before I listenend to one single note of what she composed. She is such an inspiring SOUL that I always have great and useful crazy Ideas and when I see her with Abramovic its just a FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY! Thanks a lot for that Lady Gaga! The Album starts with such a great artificial guitar lick that I thought of Chemical Brothers and the intelligent growth of the idea. But then came the disillusionment. Very simple Tracks, great voice though, but change your synth sounds I mean it was great with fame monster but this one went down and had not really great ideas. You're the best Image for Creative Work that I can imagine these days but where is your progressive developement in music? It doesn't fit with the optical dreams you fulfill. I love you and your mistakes. Just "perfect".… Expand
  33. GovFameHooker
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I think with ARTPOP Gaga proved finally that she is the Goddess of pop culture, pop art and pop music.
    But the album wouldn't be that rich in variety and extremely good without the work of big names like DJ White Shadow, Madeon or shooting star DJ Zedd.
    Behind every single song Gaga has hidden a message. So tracks which lyrics seem to be rude and dumb at first listen have more to offer    I think with ARTPOP Gaga proved finally that she is the Goddess of pop culture, pop art and pop music.
    But the album wouldn't be that rich in variety and extremely good without the work of big names like DJ White Shadow, Madeon or shooting star DJ Zedd.
    Behind every single song Gaga has hidden a message. So tracks which lyrics seem to be rude and dumb at first listen have more to offer retrospectively.

    In my opinion the best tracks are G.U.Y., Mary Jane Holland, MANiCURE and Do What You Want in this order.    … Expand
  34. 94at
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This is one of her most unique, original and diverse albums yet. There is a mix of every single genre all packaged into one.... "ARTPOP". Her best work to date, deserves a round of "applause".
  35. nakedidea
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    ARTPOP is filled with unique pop music that cannot be matched with other pop artists. There are songs on the album that truly show her diverse talent and creativity. However, I feel the "Art" aspect of it is missing on the album. Not a big deal since her live performance are very, very artistic. Overall, it's an amazing pop album with great potential to exploit great art performances.
  36. simo9jo
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    There is no focus here, no art (good art anyway)...there aren't even any remotely good songs this time. This is one of the worst albums that a major (formerly major now) pop star has ever made. I wouldn't normally give anything such a low rating, but this really is embarrassing and awful.
  37. leandroalves
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    Gaga thinks she makes art. Poor Gaga. That's definitely not art. She used to be awesome, but now she's so boring. Please Gaga, don't be a boring singer, you can be more than this. This is definitely her worst album. Try again "wannabe" Madonna!
  38. 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
  39. Myumes
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    Terribly poorly produced, embarrassing lyrics, it sounds a mess from start to finish and it even manages be pretentious to the max. There is no art in Artpop. It is a forgettable experience that has the depth of a saucer. It sounds like a last minute rushed effort from a woman unable to deliver an acceptable pop experience. It could be very well the end of her career.
  40. Hrchfmyhero
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    "Because having a good voice and be the queen of the costume party does not mean that your songs are wonderful. Nobody explained it to Lady Gaga? All is not gold that glitters like not every painting, sculpture and photography is art. And the same applies to the songs and the music, though she did not seem to be very clear: no, Stefani, this is not the album of the millennium."
  41. Cjn14
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    While it may not be a masterpiece of "art," nor a masterpiece of "pop," the fact of the matter is that Lady Gaga has combined the two in a way that is, if nothing else, interesting to ponder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Score: 8/10    … Expand
  42. AndyMeedeiros
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    samba
  43. 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
  44. NeoNeoOne
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    The bubbles, as we know, tend to explode. And not that it is new, Gaga was already deflating from Born This Way, proving that The Fame was little more than a flower a day .Gaga con artpopo shows what she can do, trash for your little monsters.
  45. 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
  46. MattheuwA
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It's a kind of album that you don't see the tracks passing, and when you see, you're in the last song. The lyrics of this album are so controversial. When i was listening to the songs, i could feel the energy of music, her good vibrations and 'gaga's hands' literally saying. I don't know why the critic hates pop music, because when you're a critic, you've to know what is pop music and forIt's a kind of album that you don't see the tracks passing, and when you see, you're in the last song. The lyrics of this album are so controversial. When i was listening to the songs, i could feel the energy of music, her good vibrations and 'gaga's hands' literally saying. I don't know why the critic hates pop music, because when you're a critic, you've to know what is pop music and for who the pop music is made. The album sounds so good i believe that will be a success, Gaga deserve's this By this way, Gaga proves again she continues being the best star of the last years, and certainly ARTPOP is a truely epic album, and the best made by Lady Gaga.… Expand
  47. 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
  48. SuperMusic
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    Gone are the days when Gaga was named the final heir to the throne of Queen of Pop Today, the press and the critics take their statements with suspicion which exaggerates its music and its importance in the art world, while Twitter and Facebook begs his Little Monsters to buy multiple copies of their albums and singles.I have not fallen into that game, for me she is overrated.His talent isGone are the days when Gaga was named the final heir to the throne of Queen of Pop Today, the press and the critics take their statements with suspicion which exaggerates its music and its importance in the art world, while Twitter and Facebook begs his Little Monsters to buy multiple copies of their albums and singles.I have not fallen into that game, for me she is overrated.His talent is of course debatable.… Expand
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. Batmusic
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    Gaga is left with no choice but to return to the ranks of mainstream mediocrity that should never have left, and that seems to have excelled only by their styles. This is not pop is trash.
  52. Keithnicity
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    It's exhausting reading pretentious reviews of this album. What is the point of analyzing and breaking down her lyrics with a microscope? It's a fun party album for Christ's sake. When I am given a new album by Lady Gaga I have one question, will this album make me want to party? If the answer is yes, then it was successful. The answer to that question here is... yes. This album SLAMS fromIt's exhausting reading pretentious reviews of this album. What is the point of analyzing and breaking down her lyrics with a microscope? It's a fun party album for Christ's sake. When I am given a new album by Lady Gaga I have one question, will this album make me want to party? If the answer is yes, then it was successful. The answer to that question here is... yes. This album SLAMS from front to back, it is relentless surging energy. I personally wasn't crazy about Dope because the whole album is like a sweaty rave and then Dope comes in like a hangover and makes the party shut down. Otherwise, this thing is party music, get wasted, grab your friends and have a with this thing. Listening to Lady Gaga for anything besides party music is like watching Rambo for engaging and tear jerking acting performances, stop being dumb.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. ZiperTron
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    the worst job of gaga, pretentious, ill-conceived. Hardly is pop because his boundless ego makes the album unbearable experience, and the thought of returning it to hear just tiring.
  55. backofmind
    Nov 11, 2013
    6
    Artpop is not what it was built up to be. There's a huge focus on the pop side of things, but very little focus on the art behind any of the production or lyrics. Perhaps the worst part of that is the pop side of things is not very good. Most songs feel out dated and like recycled pop/EDM/dubstep songs that would have sounded fine, had they been released 3-4 years earlier. There are hugeArtpop is not what it was built up to be. There's a huge focus on the pop side of things, but very little focus on the art behind any of the production or lyrics. Perhaps the worst part of that is the pop side of things is not very good. Most songs feel out dated and like recycled pop/EDM/dubstep songs that would have sounded fine, had they been released 3-4 years earlier. There are huge disruptions to the album's flow (Jewels N Drugs, Fashion, Dope) and the general production is noisy and poor. I'm only giving it such a high rating because there are moments that save the album from the dumpster (G.U.Y., ARTPOP, Mary Jane Holland).… Expand
  56. ConnorFilm
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Concisely, the album feels almost alike a strange sequel to her debut album, “The Fame.” It deals with some of the same topics and motifs. Fame, sex, drugs, the negative and positive connotations of success and popularity, all are themes discussed. But with ARTPOP, Gaga attempts to take the topic of pop culture, the fame, and mix it with art. In essence, she takes what Andy Warhol did withConcisely, the album feels almost alike a strange sequel to her debut album, “The Fame.” It deals with some of the same topics and motifs. Fame, sex, drugs, the negative and positive connotations of success and popularity, all are themes discussed. But with ARTPOP, Gaga attempts to take the topic of pop culture, the fame, and mix it with art. In essence, she takes what Andy Warhol did with his paintings and photography, and reverses it, pouring the creation of art into a medium, in her case, her music and public image. As such, the album feels more uniformed, and more fulfilling than “The Fame.” Unlike her enormously successful debut album however, ARTPOP does not contain massively worldwide hits ala “Just Dance” or “Poker Face.” But when dealing with ARTPOP as an album in full, that’s perfectly fine. Gaga unlike most modern artists always attempts to create a cohesive idea, a balanced number of songs that play together, rather than create an album full of unsystematic and unhinged cheap singles. 8/10… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. Visser
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    One huge disappointment. It's hard to believe that it took her 2 years to make this album, when it sounds like bunch of unreleased tracks from her previous albums reworked with new producers two months before release. Also it;s nothing what gaga said it will be: it's not futuristic, it's not outstanding or original.
    Actually it's opposite of that, nothing on this sounds fresh. Also one    One huge disappointment. It's hard to believe that it took her 2 years to make this album, when it sounds like bunch of unreleased tracks from her previous albums reworked with new producers two months before release. Also it;s nothing what gaga said it will be: it's not futuristic, it's not outstanding or original.
    Actually it's opposite of that, nothing on this sounds fresh. Also one of biggest gaga flaws are her lyrics, she just can't write good, decent lyrics. Album is full if lyrically dumb songs like: Venus, Donatella or MJH. Actually MJH sounds really good, but her lyrics ruin that song.
    Also I will never understand why on earth she decided to put JnD and Dope on this album?! I'm not even gonna write anything about JnD because it doesn't deserve any attention. And about Dope: it's really hard to listen to it, not only of course because of lyrics, but also because of her really annoying voice & singing, she try so hard in this song, that she oversings it, and it's just bad.
    From whole artpop i kind of liked only: Sexxx Dreams, Swine and GUY, the rest is not worth my time.
    Also the idea of calling album like this ART is pretentious, and big understatement.    … Expand
  61. Teej
    Nov 11, 2013
    1
    She completely misses whatever point she's attempted to make, here. And DAMN! That must've been a hard thing to do.

    She clearly has no self awareness or originality. The main problems with this album are that the songs lack any intelligent lyrics, in fact they're abysmal. The songs themselves lack any structure it coherence or indeed any tune (the melodies from Born This Way the album,    She completely misses whatever point she's attempted to make, here. And DAMN! That must've been a hard thing to do.

    She clearly has no self awareness or originality. The main problems with this album are that the songs lack any intelligent lyrics, in fact they're abysmal. The songs themselves lack any structure it coherence or indeed any tune (the melodies from Born This Way the album, have disappeared.)

    The production is dated, messy and all over the place. She just throws things at walls!!

    'Do you want to see me naked, lover' she asks. 'No' would be the answer if the result is anything like this album. Put your clothes back on. And don't come back until you're off the crack and have an actual tune to sing.

    It's a shame that this is the same artist who gave us The Fame Monster and BTW. She likes to play the victim only this time she's the victim of her own oversized ego and overestimated intelligence. There's nothing there. No message. No point.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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!
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. Gorlandi
    Nov 11, 2013
    6
    While the album is a non stop barrage of sound, the songs themselves are pretty redundant. Three tracks in a row that all sound very similar and all deal with sex. There has been no progression from her previous work if anything she has stayed still. Any of the songs on this album could easily fit in on "Born this way" or "Fame Monster". The only really new tracks are the rap anthem JewelsWhile the album is a non stop barrage of sound, the songs themselves are pretty redundant. Three tracks in a row that all sound very similar and all deal with sex. There has been no progression from her previous work if anything she has stayed still. Any of the songs on this album could easily fit in on "Born this way" or "Fame Monster". The only really new tracks are the rap anthem Jewels and Drugs and the R Kelly track Do what u want. Overall the album is a solid pop album but a disappointing follow up to this particular artists body of work.… Expand
  69. Raikiri123
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    I've always had a love-hate relationship with Lady Gaga. She is a brilliant artist, not in a musical sense, but in the field of fame. To me, she excels in the art of celebrity for she knows how to generate adoration as much as she does spite. It is quite effortless to hate her, yet no so to ignore her completely. Unlike the 90 percent in the mainstream music industry today, Lady GagaI've always had a love-hate relationship with Lady Gaga. She is a brilliant artist, not in a musical sense, but in the field of fame. To me, she excels in the art of celebrity for she knows how to generate adoration as much as she does spite. It is quite effortless to hate her, yet no so to ignore her completely. Unlike the 90 percent in the mainstream music industry today, Lady Gaga proves that she still cares and she still tries. Unlike them, she actually holds the potential to change pop music forever. She's interesting, offensive, lovable, annoying, smart, stupid, pretentious, relatable, genuine and fake, all at the same time. The woman herself can be called PopArt, the carrier of Warholian legacy: loud crass and in your face but still catches our attention and turns our heads. This album, the so called "reverse Warholian experience" ArtPop is pretty much the same embodiment of herself: meaningless and beautiful. A true guilty pleasure.

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

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

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

    In conclusion, Artpop is far from prefect. But that is why it is so remarkable. It is the self portrait of a polarizing figure who both builds up and destroys herself in front of everyone.    … Expand
  70. mazam
    Nov 11, 2013
    1
    ArtPop? Pretentions from the beggining to the end... I just listen to the new Lady Gaga album, I might say. What is wrong with this girl?, what's with the pretentions dumb lyrics?, why most of the tunes on the album seems like recycled tunes from 80's and 90's?... I just couldn't finish listening each song in full. A couple of songs are kinda fun, but most are cringe worthy. Sorry but thisArtPop? Pretentions from the beggining to the end... I just listen to the new Lady Gaga album, I might say. What is wrong with this girl?, what's with the pretentions dumb lyrics?, why most of the tunes on the album seems like recycled tunes from 80's and 90's?... I just couldn't finish listening each song in full. A couple of songs are kinda fun, but most are cringe worthy. Sorry but this chick has lost it. This album it's not worth of my money.… Expand
  71. tumncipriano
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    with the exception of two songs, so it is always the same, it's good, it's pop, but again where is the revolution, I was so excited and with high expectations, and as in the previous work it was coma feeling it could be something bigger in the sense original and new.
  72. 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.
  73. GahGah
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Basically best pop album this year, I mean really compared to other pop records this is out of the world. Yes TFM is still better but compared to PRISM for example this one is far superior
  74. lola
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her worst album yet is full of generic songs gaga needs to take a humble pill and comeback down because this is not art, the fame monster perhaps but this is not.… Expand
  75. BiagioZ
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    This is one of the best pop albums ever. A lot o greatest beats and sounds. The only issue here is "Dope", a ballad out of place. But, other songs like "ARTPOP" and "Gypsy" are pretty awesome.
  76. shoujoboy
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    You will not find a bigger Gaga fan than me. I will buy a magazine just because it has her face on it and I can add it to my collection. I will annoy my Facebook friends with more news than they would ever care to hear. I will buy the most expensive concert ticket possible to be up close.

    Which is why it pains me to say ARTPOP isn't very good. We've been waiting 2 1/2 years for a    You will not find a bigger Gaga fan than me. I will buy a magazine just because it has her face on it and I can add it to my collection. I will annoy my Facebook friends with more news than they would ever care to hear. I will buy the most expensive concert ticket possible to be up close.

    Which is why it pains me to say ARTPOP isn't very good. We've been waiting 2 1/2 years for a new Gaga album and what we got instead was Zedd's new album featuring Gaga.

    She showed in "Born This Way" that she wasn't purely going to be a pop princess. She began showing her rock n' roll side, started to venture into more aggressive beats and showed growth as an artist. This approach was met with mixed reactions. Many people felt betrayed because she was no longer focused on just making pop music with catchy hooks, where others felt it was her growing into what she was meant to be.

    ARTPOP takes a step backward and is almost purely a techno/trance album. You get overpowering beats that just come off as messy. When you hear the lyrics, they are boring and the same across nearly every song. So much of the album is a plea to the listener "I am super sexual and I want you to see me as a sex icon". I encourage female artists to explore their sexuality, lord knows American society needs women in control of it, but I don't want every song to be about it.

    There is very little this album offers to fans or non fans alike. I personally think Aura, Applause and Swine are strong entries but most everything else is forgettable.

    Pay close attention to the reviews you read. Many reviews are just hatred of Gaga without any substance and others are pure love that would never think anything Mother Monster do could be bad. I still love Gaga but this album just doesn't do her talent justice.

    2 1/2 years until the next try I guess.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. ryland
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    I even like Lady Gaga but this was awesome! I don't know that she do this type of music and i love it, love it, love it. And omg, that bit** know how sing (in Dope and Gypsy).
  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. 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.
  83. truet4eva
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    this record is so boring obviously i can hear madonna inspiration but failed none the less to live up to the little press her album it has gotten but lady gaga has lost her spark all the same nothing really diverse just up beat pop beats with ego and fame drug and sex inspired records all superficial nothing special little press because everyone stopped caring about the gimmicks and thethis record is so boring obviously i can hear madonna inspiration but failed none the less to live up to the little press her album it has gotten but lady gaga has lost her spark all the same nothing really diverse just up beat pop beats with ego and fame drug and sex inspired records all superficial nothing special little press because everyone stopped caring about the gimmicks and the ripping off of other artist like david bowie and madonna yet again i feel like she needs to stop and actually be herself but drugs can make you delusional so i guess she probably thinks it is amazing it was leaked for like 2 weeks now so thanks i did not have to waste my money on an album i knew that was not going to impress me too bad i use to be a big fan now i found better artist like madonna who always impresses me and does not pretend to exploit her fans or espcially the gay community but all in all not suprised it would suck i mean just like every album inspirations from the artist and sings about sex fame drugs blah blah blah so sad she cant just stop doing drugs and copying other artist maybe rehab would do
    this album is not amazing does not bring anything new to pop music she tries so hard to blow smoke up everyones ass how amazing it will be yet again as a ex fan i was disappointed all shallow and superficial and just more non original visuals and lyrics and melodies im like falling asleep while listenign to the record    … Expand
  84. JuanV
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Aura The album begins with what be heard as Judas 2.0. The track which is a good one could as well be put as a bonus track in BTW. The great decision to include the song as the official single for Machete Kills was the best one yet. Yet fans loved her performing the song on the Itunes Music Festival, it would have failed in the charts would she have released it as a second single.Aura The album begins with what be heard as Judas 2.0. The track which is a good one could as well be put as a bonus track in BTW. The great decision to include the song as the official single for Machete Kills was the best one yet. Yet fans loved her performing the song on the Itunes Music Festival, it would have failed in the charts would she have released it as a second single.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Applause When listening to the album this song that everyone knows as the first single is a no go. The lyrics are not that interesting, but at the same time the chorus is memorable. This song should have not be made first single material. I might go even further suggestion not even on the album.    … Expand
  85. Sparkle1972
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This is quite possibly the worst album I have EVER heard in my life and i'm not exaggerating. Do not listen to her dwindling fanbase that are little monsters who are completely biased about Gaga and will praise her even if she farted into a microphone and released it. None of the songs are single worthy, most of them are just NOISY and overproduced. After I finished the whole album I wasThis is quite possibly the worst album I have EVER heard in my life and i'm not exaggerating. Do not listen to her dwindling fanbase that are little monsters who are completely biased about Gaga and will praise her even if she farted into a microphone and released it. None of the songs are single worthy, most of them are just NOISY and overproduced. After I finished the whole album I was left left with nothing but a screaming headache. 1-2 of the songs are mediocre at best. If you thought Born This Way was bad, this is 10x worst. Do yourself a favour and buy a decent album that doesn't leave you wanting to hurl yourself off the empire state building. Gaga is OVER.… Expand
  86. Raymoiful
    Nov 11, 2013
    1
    Lady Gaga is good at writing catchy, generic hooks, but her songs and lyrics lack substance. ARTPOP is very disappointing, dreary and overproduced.

    I'm waiting for her to proove her claims and grace us with something truly artistic, adventurous and less contrived than this uninspired, generic album.
  87. Elm0u
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Fun, over the top, humoristic, quirky, dazzling... Easily this year's best pop album. My favorites: Mary Jane Holland, Do What U Want, G.U.Y and ARTPOP.
  88. BeyondGaffa
    Nov 11, 2013
    3
    Generally I am happy with the album, with a few caveats. The music is thumping, but some of the lyrics are lackluster and could use tweaking (maybe working with a lyracist might help?) I would have been happy if "Jewels & Druge" & "Dope" were left off of the album entirely. "Fashion" & "Donatella" have fun moments, but feel like filler. Further, I honeslty prefer the Swinefest vocal onGenerally I am happy with the album, with a few caveats. The music is thumping, but some of the lyrics are lackluster and could use tweaking (maybe working with a lyracist might help?) I would have been happy if "Jewels & Druge" & "Dope" were left off of the album entirely. "Fashion" & "Donatella" have fun moments, but feel like filler. Further, I honeslty prefer the Swinefest vocal on some tracks to those that were laid down for the album ex. "Artpop", "Sex Dreams".

    Still waiting on a true acoustic album from Gaga that's were here voice & talent shine through.    … Expand
  89. MichaelBlue
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    Worst album of the decade so far. Plain, boring, noisy., ugh and painful. She's becoming a joke of herself, a really bad joke it's not even funny. RIPga.
  90. 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
  91. Imgypsy
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    BEST ALBUM Of THE YEAR GREAT SONGS GREAT VOCALS GREATE EVERYTNING KATY IS FLOOP GAGA IS GOD THIS ABLUM LIVES FOR THE APPAUSE APpLAUSE APPLAUSE MY BEST SONG IS DONATELLA
  92. Freud
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    ARTPOP is a great album, but fails to snatch the title as the "Album of the year" thanks to Cyrus "Bangerz" released earlier in October.
    However, the album is more "POP" than "ART" in fact, what Gaga defines as "ART" makes me wonder. Indeed the songs are great, but I see more art in Born This Way and The Fame Monster as they actually sounded fresh and new.
  93. 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.
  94. Vlasis
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    This album's utter rubbish.Absolutely no redeeming qualities.Even the one or two somewhat sufferable tracks on the album are destroyed by the singer's pretentious manner and all-around attitude
  95. 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.
  96. beloved_2013
    Nov 11, 2013
    2
    The record just seems an extension of her previous album, Two years developing an album which already sounds outdated is just not interesting. The crazy outfits and talking about other artists is the only thing that would help to promote the album out of her fan-base. The album simply didn't reach the expectations Gaga herself created. You can't heavily promote an album as "art" when theThe record just seems an extension of her previous album, Two years developing an album which already sounds outdated is just not interesting. The crazy outfits and talking about other artists is the only thing that would help to promote the album out of her fan-base. The album simply didn't reach the expectations Gaga herself created. You can't heavily promote an album as "art" when the lyrics are simple and shallow. Better luck next time.… Expand
  97. 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.
  98. deckardrick
    Nov 11, 2013
    0
    The worst Gaga album ever, pure noise, I like The Fam Monster, and BTW wasn't that bad, but this record is just awful, overproduced, overated, and without a single good song, all of them are just not well made
  99. jkyll
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    I agree with the disconnect between Gaga and her music being innovative and provocative although some tracks such as Aura and Venus can disprove this but I really enjoy this album, there are a lot of tracks that aren't "safe" pop songs as you'll find with some other artists and I can appreciate how she produces and writes her own stuff!
  100. BUYARTPOPP
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BUY THIS RECORD. IS AMAZING. HER BEST ALBUM YET. AMAZING SONGS IN THIS ALBUM, REALLY MY FAV ARE: AURA, SEX DREAMS, GYPSY, DONATELLA AND DOPE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    HER BEST ALBUM. BUY BUY     … 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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