ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. jshepherd94
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    The only thing impressive about this record is the fact that Gaga somehow manages to come off as pretentious even through her music. Yet again, Gaga just tries way too hard to be "creative" and "artistic." ARTPOP is plagued track after track with stupid and unrelatable lyrics. None of the collaborations have any chemistry. She wails and over-sings on every track. Mess.
  7. halcyon7
    Aug 26, 2014
    0
    The album is really bad. Songs are only about sex, drugs and money. Instrumentals suck [just like lyrics and voice]. Disappointing after great albums as Born This Way and The Fame Monster.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. HuyNguyen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Best Pop/EDM album of 2013. There is pop, EDM, dance, guitar, rap, RnB, dubstep,... in this album which make album more creative and not boring such as Prism or Bangerz.
  11. Hamletever
    Nov 17, 2013
    0
    This album from the beginning was stillborn. Critics can not do anything but bury it artpop not is the worst of the year, undoubtedly artpop is the worst of the decade. Lady gaga should quit drugs, the effect is felt in this new album
  12. sortsheva
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    It is FLOP OF THE YEAR! All SONGS ARE AWFUL!!!!!!!!! It is her worst album!!!!!!! I was disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Born This Way BETTER!!!
  13. rafahell2
    Dec 4, 2013
    0
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  14. Red1010
    Jan 13, 2014
    0
    This is the worst album of 2013. Can't even receive a KCA. How can people buy this? I mean. This is so disgusting. Now I know why this album is such a big flop. THIS ALBUM IS SO HORRIBLE, AND THE LYRICS ARE SO MEANINGLESS. GAGA IS OVER, SORRY.
  15. petetse
    Sep 9, 2014
    3
    This is another album showing that Lady Gaga aims at the wrong thing. Although some songs in the albums are marvelous (Venus, G.U.Y., MANiCURE, Gypsy & Applause), the rest of the songs are focusing on explicit things, like drugs and sex etc.
    I watched her 2013 iTunes Festival, and her songs were not as good as before. The beats are not attractive at all, and the topics of the songs are    This is another album showing that Lady Gaga aims at the wrong thing. Although some songs in the albums are marvelous (Venus, G.U.Y., MANiCURE, Gypsy & Applause), the rest of the songs are focusing on explicit things, like drugs and sex etc.
    I watched her 2013 iTunes Festival, and her songs were not as good as before. The beats are not attractive at all, and the topics of the songs are scattered. ARTPOP has no central topic.
    Since 2008, I fell in love with Lady Gaga because of her The Fame and The Fame Monster, mainly because the songs are catchy and the beats are good. However, in ARTPOP, Lady Gaga failed to deliver her message successfully and Zedd (to be honest, although I like him very much) is not as good as RedOne or Fernando Garibay.
    Some of the songs (Jewels N' Drugs, Fashion! & Mary Jane Holland) are really BAD. The are just like CRAP. And I dunno why Lady Gaga intend to put these songs into ARTPOP.
    I am basically dissatisfied with ARTPOP and I hope to see The Fame Gaga or The Fame Monster Gaga in the coming future.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. DavidStalkr
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Amazing album, Gaga you never fail to entertain me, always the best. I love her and I love her music. Gaga will make you talk, whether you love or hate her. She's one of the most powerful musicians of our times. Respect for an amazing artist.
  18. xvyperx
    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. some songs you can dance forever to (Venus and Aura), some are some nice slower songs (Dope), and then there's songs that just get you all fired up (G.U.Y and Sexxx Dreams)! Zedd's touch to songs like Aura
  19. kevinb92
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Gaga's ARTPOP is the best album of the year.
    Gaga try new things with ARTPOP and she gives us the best album of the year Perry sucks with PRISM It was a disapointement
  20. 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
  21. eldar-ya
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Best sound ever!
    We have been waiting this album so long and it didn't disappointed us. Great job, Lady Gaga!
    Best songs Gypsy, aura, donatella and venus
  22. Gerard22
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Whats often unacknowledged regarding the majority of negative Gaga articles is the way that people throw objectivity out the window and just project. Theres rarely loose ties, rarely rationale, just biased malarkey equivalent to some old queen annoyed by the fact that the younger generation has taken a liking to something they feel they've already seen or some jaded artist that scoffs atWhats often unacknowledged regarding the majority of negative Gaga articles is the way that people throw objectivity out the window and just project. Theres rarely loose ties, rarely rationale, just biased malarkey equivalent to some old queen annoyed by the fact that the younger generation has taken a liking to something they feel they've already seen or some jaded artist that scoffs at the fact that this blatantly commercial entity in popular culture dares to consider herself an artist if even remotely.

    Lady Gaga is a contemporary commercial pop star that very much acknowledges and thinks of herself as a commercial pop star as well as an artist. Her intent on fusing art into her career isn't through the music so much as it is her general image which if you actually have paid proper attention to her and her goal within her career has always been her intention.

    I see way too many critiques centering their entire articles trying to take her down a peg by harping on the fact that shes not experimental enough in sound for her to be allowed to consider herself an artist and nearly completely brush aside the fact that this album succeeds in its attempt to be a solid commercial pop record with great hooks and interesting references/samples that once again prove her to be a step above most of her contemporaries (Perry, Minaj, Rihanna). This album is imperfect (has everyone become so hellbent on "putting her in her place" that we ignore the fact that perfection is a rarity anyway?), but its the furthest thing from a travesty. Its one of the best commercial pop records released this year.    … Expand
  23. WENDELREY
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Lady Gaga's the best. Yes! She sounds amazing on ARTPOP. She's very artistic. And she co-produced and composed every song on the record. She's complete. Can't wait to see what she will do on her new tour. *applause*
  24. giorgi
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    this album is amazing! album of the year great job gaga better than prism and bangerz this album needs grammys ARTPOP is a truely epic pop release this year, far beyond every other release by a "high class artist
  25. felipemiiranda
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    Ok, this CD sucks, omg, Gaga over, shes garbage, Katy, Britney, Madonna and Rihanna can do so much better than her

    shes reductive, shes nothing, in the words of Britney, gone gone gone gone

    Gaga is GONE
  26. guicholeon
    Sep 4, 2014
    0
    very poor album she tried to create something for the charts with the wrong formula, she looks desperate to stay in the game and she is clearly falling
  27. 1truthteller
    Nov 1, 2014
    0
    Wow this is so bad :( she comes off so fake and contrived went to see her show and was besided the heavy autoune set worst part about the show was most the songs were from this with only a hit or 2
  28. andrewaviet
    Jan 26, 2015
    0
    2 good songs and that is it. terrible work considering that we know that she is potential. Her fans have hyped up this album just to be a major let down by the so called "Queen"
  29. theot
    Mar 23, 2015
    0
    Further proof that her first album was a fluke. Embarassing, weak, boring, there's little to recommend. Even her tiny fanbase is getting sick of her. Nothing to see here, she's over.
  30. 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).
  31. 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
  32. kwstelgaga10
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the best album ever!! i am a gaga's huge fan but i didn't expect this perfection!! all the songs are just perfect!! venus,g.u.y,sexxx dreams,manicure,gypsy,dope,applause,do what u want are my favorite!! her voice is just incredible!! the lyrics so mature!! the QUEEN is back!! and i agree with some people who think that gaga is a flop..she is F..... Legend Of Pop... artpop isARTPOP is the best album ever!! i am a gaga's huge fan but i didn't expect this perfection!! all the songs are just perfect!! venus,g.u.y,sexxx dreams,manicure,gypsy,dope,applause,do what u want are my favorite!! her voice is just incredible!! the lyrics so mature!! the QUEEN is back!! and i agree with some people who think that gaga is a flop..she is F..... Legend Of Pop... artpop is just a masterpiece!!!… Expand
  33. lauren980101
    Nov 19, 2013
    3
    This album is very boring and lacks substance to its songs. Only two songs on it are worth listening to, and the rest are just random words put together in a common, cliched pop beat.
  34. wilson2ec
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    I couldn't listen to ARTPOP more than twice. It's not enjoyable, it feels like she put together all the sounds she could find and she got a weird, all-over-the-place album with songs that have her yelling awfully
  35. lukechristiansc
    Mar 25, 2014
    0
    lady gaga is an inspiration when it comes to when your feeling down or when you want to be successful or been bullied and you need help . Lady gaga's artpop is the best album is 100 % worth listening to .
    grade for lady gaga's artpop A+
    grade for lady gaga A+
  36. jareddz
    Jun 13, 2014
    0
    this album is GARBAGE, and there is nothing artistic about it AT ALL. Poor Gaga wanted to regain public interest but sadly she flopped hard, and it' good to see everyone else succeeding while this pretentious try hard Madonna wannabe fades into oblivion.
  37. Tarciofelolivei
    Jan 23, 2015
    0
    Pior álbum da carreira, merece ser esquecido. Flopado em todos os sentidos, singles, vendagens e etc. Esperava mais de Lady Gaga, na verdade nem espero mais, já sei que caiu no abismo sem volta.
  38. 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.
  39. 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!
  40. juneconey
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    So many songs and nothing said, no messages has been passed to who's listening... Lady Gaga is so full of pride but she doesn't have humility and we can see it on ARTPOP... What a delusion
  41. CriticoDubioso
    Nov 30, 2013
    0
    One word: mess. It's nice that she is lightening up her subject matter a little bit, but it's at the point where I feel less intelligent after listening (Fashion! and Donatella). There are other songs which try too hard to mean things (Venus and Artpop). It isn't cohesive and it's just embarrassing not to mention I just have no preference for very little of the songs. Disappointed.
  42. Nicolinha
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    That sucks! OMG, how can anyone hear it? Never buy artpop, you will regret it! A copy of other mixed albums for other singers. Extremely loud and annoying.
  43. emilymariev
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    ARTPOP brings in the boring again for Lady Gaga. While tracks like GUY and Gypsy are stand outs, the rest of the album just lulls a girl to sleep...bring back 'The Fame', Gaga!
  44. atjsuccess
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Umm, I don't know exactly how to explain how atrocious obnoxious and hideous this album is. The worst album I have ever listened to. Terrified seeing the downgrade from masterpieces like The Fame Monster and Born This Way to Artpop. Lady Gaga really disappointed me.
  45. 0987
    Feb 28, 2017
    0
    This album is her worst one in my opinion. It's not as good as Born This Way or The Fame/Fame Monster. Only songs that I liked were Applause and maybe Venus.
  46. luisatut
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is a great pop record that cements Lady Gaga's status as the most interesting artist out there today. With dance, dubstep, R&B and hip-hop influences, it crossed over many genres and focus on her powerhouse vocals. Critics need to stop focusing on her antics and past releases, and focus on the music ARTPOP delivered. Say what you want about Gaga, but she's made every other artistARTPOP is a great pop record that cements Lady Gaga's status as the most interesting artist out there today. With dance, dubstep, R&B and hip-hop influences, it crossed over many genres and focus on her powerhouse vocals. Critics need to stop focusing on her antics and past releases, and focus on the music ARTPOP delivered. Say what you want about Gaga, but she's made every other artist step up their game. Well done!… Expand
  47. YZJay
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    One of the most interesting albums to come out in 2013, negative reviews are expected but seems to be influenced by writers' opinion about the artist.
    Artpop is loud, fun, simple and brilliant. Chromesthesia has me feeling a colorful candy like music, mindless most of the time but blissful.
    Aura is a freakishly ridiculous song about of her artistry, with traces of Bad Romance dotted    One of the most interesting albums to come out in 2013, negative reviews are expected but seems to be influenced by writers' opinion about the artist.
    Artpop is loud, fun, simple and brilliant. Chromesthesia has me feeling a colorful candy like music, mindless most of the time but blissful.
    Aura is a freakishly ridiculous song about of her artistry, with traces of Bad Romance dotted here and there, the album starts strong, getting crazier the further I go.
    Venus gives fans a bit of nostalgia echoing songs from The Fame, the lyrics "Don't you know my ass is famous!?" might be the most memorable line of the whole album.
    G.U.Y. and Sexxx Dreams disappointingly feel like fillers on the album as a whole, though they are very good songs on their own, catchy with killer choruses, they fail to make an impression like the first two songs.
    Jewels n' Drugs, despite it's Hip-Hop influenced production, in the end it still feels like a pop song, her courage to dabble in Hip-Hop is commending, creating a
    Manicure is the loudest and wildest song here, barely sticking to a central structure. The outro is epic, transitioning to the next song with dignity.
    Do What U Want is the highlight of the middle part of the album. like Jewels, Lady Gaga is found dabbling in a different genre from most of her music, she and Kelly sing of fame and sex with straightforward lyrics, no poetry here but it works.
    Artpop and Swine both also feel like fillers. Although many may argue that Swine is a song worth of note, it is, but explosive and mindless it may be I find Lady Gaga once again playing safe with typical pop songs. Artpop was a personal favorite, but after a few listens it fell into the category of songs that would be ignored in a play through.
    Donatella and Fashion has Lady Gaga singing about fashion again after her song with Heidi Montag "Fashion", and overall does miles better than the first incarnation of "Fashion". She name'checks less brands this time, focusing more on the lifestyle, ultimately making her less amateuristic. But, compared to the whole album, Donatella and Fashion marks the lowest point the album in terms of sonic impact and overall fun-ness.
    Mary Jane Holland and Dope both sing of drugs but do so in different ways. one confesses her love for it while the other sings about her mixed feelings toward it. Mary Jane Holland is an above average pop song, catchy enough but not suitable to be a single. Dope however is interesting. the most emotional and personal song of the album, using only what seems to be just three instruments, her powerful voice is highlighted here, screaming the lyrics towards the end of the song,
    Gypsy is the most beautiful original song Lady Gaga has ever sung, it's hard to describe it with my limited English. She sings of her experience travelling the world without a home, like a gypsy. The chorus soars higher than anything she's sung, her voice warm and strong, giving the song a happier tone than the rest of the album. Shouting out geographical names in the end touched a lot of her international fans, she even managed to sneak in to mention her faux German in a previous song. If this songs ever becomes a single, critics will single this out as a high point of her artistry.
    The album ends with Applause, which seems appropriate. The media has dissected this song already, I don't think I can add another perspective by now.
    Overall, Artpop is a masterpiece, it has it's highs and lows but it successfully differentiates itself from the nauseatingly generic pop albums these days. If this were Lady Gaga's first album, there wouldn't be this much negativity towards the album as most people tend to judge an artist's work based on the the artist's qualities rather than the quality of the work itself.    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. kowalski
    Nov 17, 2013
    2
    Desperately trying to prove she's "art" and "pop" Gaga ends up failing on both accounts. The album is certainly bold and expressive, but completely one-note; Gaga used up all the tricks she knew. Pretentiously trying to make herself an "artist", she heavily borrows schemes and motifs from every true artist she can possibly borrow from only to look like a artsy mash-up project, rather thanDesperately trying to prove she's "art" and "pop" Gaga ends up failing on both accounts. The album is certainly bold and expressive, but completely one-note; Gaga used up all the tricks she knew. Pretentiously trying to make herself an "artist", she heavily borrows schemes and motifs from every true artist she can possibly borrow from only to look like a artsy mash-up project, rather than producing something innovative and original. In the end, she's a decoy without much doubt a great singer, but one unable to bring anything new to the table. Ridiculously poor on lyrical side as well, Gaga seems to have lost the touch; recycling old ideas is hardly inspiring for absolutely anyone who is at least somewhat aware of the art world... That being said, I'm positive ARTPOP will be a bestseller Gaga has the most devoted fans out there, willing to jump through fire for her. And maybe that's the best description of the music industry today: if you have the fans to buy your records, then who cares if the record is good?… Expand
  50. LadyGaga
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    I think Artpop is the best album this year，she expresses her emotion through the sincere lyrics and dramatically voice.She is the ARTPOP ARTIST of The Times.
  51. AgustinS
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Definitely my favorite Gaga album (used to be The Fame Monster), sounds more focused, more adventurous and has a much more interesting concept than Born This Way. Judging by the critics' and fans' reviews, this will definitely be one of Gaga's most underrated albums, which is too bad since it's incredible.
  52. bobbyman46
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    It's like she took a mix of her sound from The Fame and a little bit of Born This Way, and it works fantastically. WARNING: It is VERY heavy on the Pop sound so I would not recommend this if you're not the biggest fan of pop.
  53. orbit
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    ARTPOP is a good album but I was expecting something more from Gaga. I actually really like only 7 songs Applause, Artpop, Sex dreams, GUY, Swine, Do what you want, Venus. I hope she will go a little back to the old Gaga with the next album.
  54. WilleoSoeurs
    Nov 28, 2013
    10
    This is an album for her fans. After the injury and publicity hatred on Born This Way, Lady Gaga is back with more club banging, melodious and catchy album.

    It is by far my most favorite album with The Fame Monster the second. I never expect ARTPOP to turn out this way everything the fans ever wanted. I was still expecting it to sound similar to Born This Way but hell yeah it did not!    This is an album for her fans. After the injury and publicity hatred on Born This Way, Lady Gaga is back with more club banging, melodious and catchy album.

    It is by far my most favorite album with The Fame Monster the second. I never expect ARTPOP to turn out this way everything the fans ever wanted. I was still expecting it to sound similar to Born This Way but hell yeah it did not! Now we all should understand why ARTPOP took so long!

    - Willeo Soeurs     … Expand
  55. Hedilio
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    The songs that are great really stick, but a few fall flat, specifically "Dope", which is disappointing since it was supposed to be the most emotional and raw track on the album; Honestly, the song was so much better before she mastered it and changed the title. Looking at it as a whole though, it's an amazing piece of ARTPOP
  56. amiro1989
    Nov 13, 2013
    5
    There's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do WhatThere's something that is truly fascinating with Lady GaGa: her flawed honesty. No matter how hard I tried to like this record, I couldn't at the exception of the exquisite (and by that I mean, stunning) Gypsy, and the 80s oriented Applause. Yes, some of the hooks are insane: I'm thinking about Aura, Venus (which is more an experimental attempt, than an actual song in my opinion) Do What You Want, etc. ARTPOP feels like an experimental rush, but doesn't feel like an actual end product. It really feels like GaGa wanted to stick so much to her theme, that she actually forgot about the music... In that sense, it feels forced, and not honest. Sticking to the ambivalence reigning between art and pop didn't do her any service: it actually made her album feel unsure, and definitely not finished... It really feels to me, like every song is not really certain of its direction. The production is interesting, that's for sure, I commend DJ White Shadow, Zedd and Madeon for the beats, but I really can't help but wonder why anybody let Venus get on the ''final'' product. Yes, Gaga produced it, but she didn't finish it. I feel there's something missing there. I can't stop thinking about the amazing vocals on Gypsy though. Really feels like the most honest song on the album, and the most beautiful one. I do not know who GaGa was trying to convince, especially by trying to make us believe that this album was done 1 year ago, when it definitely wasn't... Feels like a lot of songs were written at the last minute, or finished at the last minute.… Expand
  57. 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
  58. RedOwlReviews
    Feb 7, 2014
    7
    Talk about a hot mess. In "ARTPOP," Gaga proclaims, "F*** it," let's loose and pours her brain and body into a goblet sculpted out of synth chords and heavy four-to-the-floor beats. In the title track, she chants, "We could belong together." And in most respects, she does succeed in making a powerful artistic statement by drowning her tracks in excessively heavy, dubstep influencedTalk about a hot mess. In "ARTPOP," Gaga proclaims, "F*** it," let's loose and pours her brain and body into a goblet sculpted out of synth chords and heavy four-to-the-floor beats. In the title track, she chants, "We could belong together." And in most respects, she does succeed in making a powerful artistic statement by drowning her tracks in excessively heavy, dubstep influenced arrangements and nymphomaniacal lyrics. However, what Gaga fails to capture from contemporary sexual art is its poise and sophistication. If it wasn't for the overproduction and indulgent arrangements, half of the tracks would be unbearable to listen to. Holding your breath for portions of the album, however, will reward you with "Do What U Want," one of the strongest songs of the year, "Donatella," a cheeky rich-b**** anthem, and "Gypsy," this album's "Edge of Glory," among others.

    FINAL SCORE: 72.5 (pretty good -----o--------------- great)    … Expand
  59. andreslopez
    Nov 13, 2013
    7
    the best lady gaga album so far, finally she stopped making music only for LGBTI community. She did something different, and the albums has so many cool songs. i just liked it.
  60. Clean
    Nov 30, 2013
    1
    So disappointed. Applause sort of unnerved me about the album and my expectations were on par with how Applause was. Do What U Want is really the only song I can listen to, rest is garbage.
  61. Galletonn
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP says a lot in its own. Is ART in music, in POP. This album has epic sounds, epic music, each song is so perfect in the album, it is so amazing. I would say the best album in the last two years. It's true that the lyrics are not the best thing in the whole record, but if you look inside of each song, they say a lot, others not too much but their sound is excellent. One of the bestARTPOP says a lot in its own. Is ART in music, in POP. This album has epic sounds, epic music, each song is so perfect in the album, it is so amazing. I would say the best album in the last two years. It's true that the lyrics are not the best thing in the whole record, but if you look inside of each song, they say a lot, others not too much but their sound is excellent. One of the best records of Gaga. She gives us more than we expected.… Expand
  62. davidaba
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This album is Gold! Every music is pure art!!! From Aura to Applause, i really love Gypsy, Do What You Want, Swine and Sexxx Dreams, the lyrics from Gypsy, ARTPOP and Dope are amazing! Great album
  63. candyangelin
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    when you think about Lady Gaga´s material many things come to your mind and in one second maybe she is doing something superficial, but in another one you see her thing as a statement of a proud and independent woman who knows how to drive the life in front of thousand and thousands of people and that´s why artpop is so fantastic, cuz she knows what she´s doing, put pop and art together iswhen you think about Lady Gaga´s material many things come to your mind and in one second maybe she is doing something superficial, but in another one you see her thing as a statement of a proud and independent woman who knows how to drive the life in front of thousand and thousands of people and that´s why artpop is so fantastic, cuz she knows what she´s doing, put pop and art together is one of the most smart ideas to achieve a good class in pop world, with good lyrics, good tracks she shows minute by minute that she came to rule this world, this industry and that we will never forget her. good job girl.… Expand
  64. Kayzan
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    Um grande esterco sonoro. Swine, Dope e Jewls N Drugs piores trabalhos já feitos por uma cantora pop. É até vergonhoso considerarem esses gritos aleatórios, a voz arranhada e instrumentais barulhentos músicas - tão mais para sons atormentadores. Me ajuda RedOne!
  65. luc-roc
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Not better than The Fame Monster, but one more masterpiece in Gagas's collection.
    G.U.Y is good enough to be the third single.
    Four words resume the album:
    LADY ART
    GAGA POP
  66. AKreviewer
    Nov 17, 2013
    4
    On this album, Lady Gaga shows herself as a pop star who has been corrupted by money and fame, which is disappointing. Though there are some catchy songs on here that are fun to listen to a few times when one is in the mood and can get stuck in some people's heads, overall, the album contains mostly recycled and unoriginal material. Lady Gaga is talented, as demonstrated by some of herOn this album, Lady Gaga shows herself as a pop star who has been corrupted by money and fame, which is disappointing. Though there are some catchy songs on here that are fun to listen to a few times when one is in the mood and can get stuck in some people's heads, overall, the album contains mostly recycled and unoriginal material. Lady Gaga is talented, as demonstrated by some of her older songs, and she may yet have things to say. Even if this may be the case, she does not showcase anything worthwhile here.… Expand
  67. Gabarros
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Depois de muito tempo aguardando por esse CD, a expectativa era imensa, e com isso já esperava que algumas coisas poderiam decepcionar no album o que acabaria acontecendo se ele fosse de uma artista diferente de Lady Gaga, ao ouvir o trabalho final de encher os olhos que ainda existam artistas pop que realmente se preocupem em ser artistas pop e que façam trabalhos que vão além de 4-5Depois de muito tempo aguardando por esse CD, a expectativa era imensa, e com isso já esperava que algumas coisas poderiam decepcionar no album o que acabaria acontecendo se ele fosse de uma artista diferente de Lady Gaga, ao ouvir o trabalho final de encher os olhos que ainda existam artistas pop que realmente se preocupem em ser artistas pop e que façam trabalhos que vão além de 4-5 faixas com potencial de single e outra meia dúzia de fillers, tratam discos como se fossem pretextos pra lançar novos singles e nem ao menos tentam fazer um trabalho completo. Em ARTPOP somos levados por vários caminhos que Gaga já trilhou e muito bem por sinal, apesar de algumas novidades como colaborações com artistas de rap e o rei do R&B R. Kelly. Porém, mesmo não representando uma enorme inovação em sua carreira como o sucessor "Born This Way' o disco ainda consegue ser diferente em meio aos 3 albuns de inéditas lançados pela artista. ARTPOP divertido, dançante, agradável e tem tudo pra fazer com que Lady Gaga volte ao topo das paradas de sucesso de onde nunca deveria ter saído.… Expand
  68. 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
  69. miguelsanhueza
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores que ha salido este año, no quiero catalogarlo de perfecto, pero es el mejor cd del año, esta lleno de alegria, y fiesta que te va a hacer bailar sin que pares, no te da respiro, a esos criticos de mierda les digo que suck my dick!!! critics you are pure lavense los oidos conchetumares! sdjhuadsfkjdsf hijos de puta!
  70. Clemen
    Dec 5, 2013
    9
    When it comes to Lady Gaga, her lyrics might sound simple but it has lots of meaning to it. The track listing is perfect, it tells a story from the beginning to the end. Applause ending the album is perfect. Yes, she is very experimental with her songs but i think she didn't venture enough like Jewels & Drugs and too complex like Aura. But overall amazing
  71. 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
  72. BurteaIonut95
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This is Gaga's best album :D i love every song of it but my favorites are ARTPOP, Sexxx Dreams, Venus, Gypsy, G.U.Y. MJH, Donatella, Dope, Do What You Want, Swine
  73. 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
  74. dave40
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    Worst album of 2013, pretencious unlistenable crap, a total mess, the begining of her end, overrated by her cacafans, flop deserved
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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".
  78. 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
  79. Ooostlittlefin
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    Dance. sex. artpop. electronic ear candy. People are way to harsh. This music is lovely. she writes and produces her own music. What else do you need?
  80. rickmalaguti
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Gaga did and incredible work with this album, it's like you see the color and the taste of the sound, it's like a candy for your mind, the album is amazing, but as always, haters gonna hate
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. mchlkirk77
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    At first, I wasn't sure, but soon caught on and love this cd it will be one of my favorite gym cd's fun, sexy, rhythmic, daring love you Miss GaGa!
  86. Johann3
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The music is amazing. The only reason this is getting negative reviews is because everyone has decided that they do not like Lady Gaga. Katy and Miley just produce generic pop Lady Gaga is always one step ahead and original sounding. The album has a variety of emotions and so many fun songs.
  87. TatuRosalin
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Simply an album unlike anything I've ever heard. A mixture, a trip through the brilliant mind of this amazing artist. I rate 10 because I really loved this trip.
  88. Mema203
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    She brought something different from all other artists today, she grasped the concept of the meaning "ARTPOP" and delivered. People are simply mad as she's different from the typical pop singer not like the basic Katy perry and
  89. Pete2489
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Pretty solid album, G.U.Y is an instant favorite and potential 3rd single. Gypsy, Manicure,Sexxx Dreams also stand out. Fashion may have been better to be left of the album or included on the App.

    9/10
  90. briannaperry1
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    She delievered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! people are just mad as she's not the typical 'pop singer' ya'll stay mad that artpop on prism. hahahahahahahahahahaha Queen GAGA!
  91. Guegu21
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Who wants to find this new work that track Gaga easier it will instantly dominate the dance floors will have to grieve It is there in fact they are there artpop has much more than one song with the potential to install in our "hard disk" like Pokerface Paparazzi Alejandro Born this way among others have done. But you'll have to open your ears to assimilate them as wellWho wants to find this new work that track Gaga easier it will instantly dominate the dance floors will have to grieve It is there in fact they are there artpop has much more than one song with the potential to install in our "hard disk" like Pokerface Paparazzi Alejandro Born this way among others have done. But you'll have to open your ears to assimilate them as well as each comes with so many layers of production that barely come to us already suffocated Sometimes as in GUY which I think is great potential danceable it seems that this camouflage musical is put there almost on purpose, to make people forget that Gaga has this uncanny knack of composition envied by artists caliber of Elton John But thinking a little with the head of Gaga she could not do otherwise such is the creative exuberance So many ideas sometimes she just overreacting What is not a problem for her fans who were raised on a diet of delicious excess.

    But all is not well On other tracks you realize clearly that "craft musical" Gaga and the best example of this is in Gypsy perhaps my favorite track artpop She's there, almost at the end of the disc sandwiched in Applause that closes the proceedings") Getting there for anyone planning to listen to the entire album at once as I proposed is almost an extreme sport it requires an excellent preparation But before we present Gypsy Gaga gives a straight shot to our attention it calls for a break from that hectic pace that only came increasing every song and offers a beautiful ballad perhaps the most beautiful of all that she has written Dope The lyrics are very strong I will follow looking for answers because I need you more than drugs in my translation as I said hasty the piano more, and singer drops his voice as I had only seen on stage in studio recordings it always seems to fall short of their potential due to overproduction but I digress So, once you are in a kind of state of grace Gypsy begins almost without interruption in fact seems more like a line from Dope But in a mere 40 seconds the song is already becoming something else and wait a minute who's singing it? Donna Summer ?

    " Gypsy reminds me of one of those clips from the 80s when an artist starts singing alone in a dark room and everything will gradually lighting up people are entering the crystal balls descend from the ceiling and everything becomes a huge track dance Yes Lady Gaga can And you can have fun with it Bonus there comes a chorus of powerful, and a chorus that I challenge you to resist singing along at two o'clock in the morning after no more than two beers at the club Somewhere in California, Katy Perry is wondering, as I did not think of it before ?

    But a disk to function can not depend on just a few notable tracks And so even extremely pleased with the songs I already mentioned I asked myself what else is good in artpop Certainly the participation of IT Too hort and Twista in Jewel 's N drugs' I would say that Gaga is finally learning to choose partners of hip hop as well as Nicki Minaj Or, R Kelly who was half-forgotten and back with everything in Do what U want Swine Swine is a colossal rudeness and efficient "You nasty just a pig in a human body Gaga shoots over a powerful rhythm dancing and there is more potential success on the track a chorus shouting pig never sounded so glamorous Venus is one of those catchy choruses as it reminds us that the early career of Gaga a metarreferência it's like she remembered the order that she gave back in 2008: Just dance In a curious note I recently discovered that this single" was released in the United States on the very day of my birthday five years ago would be a gift that fate had in store for me or I digress again And Sexxx dreams" though again themes well known repertoire of the artist herself has also gained my attention in part by reference to masturbation something that always amuses me in pop see the chorus of our every day today below) in part by the charm of the song is stopped, when almost three minutes and everything says Gaga in intimate tone "I do not believe I 'm telling you these things but I had a few good drinks and oh my God This is the frequency at which I like to listen to Gaga And so now I'll be a good time with this memory     … Expand
  92. NinoJay
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Lady Gaga's newest album, ARTPOP, delivers a myriad of sounds that contains elements from her previous albums. Most tracks were made for the clubs and to just have a good time. This is her greatest work to date, beating the glorious The Fame (The Fame Monster)
  93. metrocan
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Gaga's best album to date!!! Its perfect when you hear it from start to finish, its like a story or a movie. Its theatrical. This is Gaga's first album which I have felt that the songs fit perfectly together, one song after the other exactly how the track list goes. Her vocals throughout the album are fantastic and improved from her last albums. Zedd and Madeon do a fantastic job onGaga's best album to date!!! Its perfect when you hear it from start to finish, its like a story or a movie. Its theatrical. This is Gaga's first album which I have felt that the songs fit perfectly together, one song after the other exactly how the track list goes. Her vocals throughout the album are fantastic and improved from her last albums. Zedd and Madeon do a fantastic job on producing songs on the album and DJ White Shadow and Gaga do a great job on their respected productions. As always Gaga's songwriting is outstanding and music improved and fun, although lacks maturity compared to Born This Way but it doesn't need to be for the theme. I also fell that the each song can be played individually and there is something for everyone on this album. Her vocals are outstanding in Do What U Want and the production for G.U.Y. Donatella, Mary Jane Holland, Aura and Gypsy are fantastic, Jewels and drugs has a hard beat and features T.I, a collaboration which I have waiting for years since he stated that he worked on a song with gaga called Lick It. I'm sure the haters saying bad things about the album are most likely to be pressed other artists fans. I listen to almost every artist but gaga stands out the most to me, not only because of her persona but also her music, its not the kind of music that I would get bored after one day. Did i forget to mention that gaga wrote and produced/co-produced all the songs on the album? that's what I call a real artist. It's a great album and I'm sure that you will find a song or songs that you will enjoy.… Expand
  94. bliaz
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    ARTPOP is amazing, but not better than BTW. Gypsy is the best song of the album. Jewels and Drugs is the worst. Sexx Dreams itunes version is better, tbh. But i love it anyway.
  95. EduardoMoCa
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    There is not doubt that ARTPOP is Lady Gaga's best album. And there is not doubt that ARTPOP is the best album of the year. Electronic, dance, hip hop... and 2 amazing ballads. You can find so much variety in ARTPOP. Amazing songs as for example, Sexxx Dreams, GUY, Venus, MANiCURE, ARTPOP, Dope and Gypsy.
    So, if you love the music, and you love the art, you mast love ARTPOP
  96. Royheid
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This album is amazing. Gaga did a really great job. Im not a fan of Gaga, but this album is awesome ARTPOP is so good. Born This Way was good, but not that good and with ARTPOP gaga did a great job. She is a artist.
  97. Guidz
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Honestly, this album is truly amazing. At first I didn't expect anything good from this album and thought the buzz around the artist was bigger than the album itself but I must say that this album changed my mind, I received my copy and started to listen and couldn't stop! I don't know why people would say they've "Heard" it all before because I don't know where. This is totally differentHonestly, this album is truly amazing. At first I didn't expect anything good from this album and thought the buzz around the artist was bigger than the album itself but I must say that this album changed my mind, I received my copy and started to listen and couldn't stop! I don't know why people would say they've "Heard" it all before because I don't know where. This is totally different from any pop artist's releases this year, and what I love most is that this album is not as serious as BTW, and I promise that there are at least one song that will make you dance, it's pure EDM/POP heaven!

    I agree that not all people might like it because this is a risky album but that's what makes it even more of a winner, not many artists can take risks like this and still have a solid record. The one point I deducted from the total score is that there are misses on the album, I did not like Jewels n Drugs and the changes made from ManiCure from what we heard on the iTunes festival wasn't favorable to me but the song is still catchy though and might make the 'Single' status. Not a fan of Marry Jane Holland either!

    I loved the following songs:

    Aura It's a very different type of song, something you wouldn't expect from any pop star right now, it's unique!

    Venus This song is probably my favorite and has a chorus that will give you Eargasms! Totally love it, takes me back to The Fame Monster!

    G.U.Y. also an awesome and yet very sexual song. Zedd did a pretty good job producing this song and this song might just be a single!

    Do What You Want It was a surprise to hear just how well Gaga and R. Kelly's vocals fit together as I thought it would be a miss on the album but it definitely is not a miss! 80's kind of vibe!

    Artpop This song really feels like it's putting me on a high without any substance LOL! I don't think this song would make a good single but it's a favorite on the album! It will have you swinging your arms for sure!

    Swine I would understand why people might not like this song but I just can't help but lose myself dancing with song and it's quite addictive! Can't stop, EDM galore!

    Donatella People say this song lacks when it comes to it's lyrics, fair enough, but if you listen to the song, why would you want the lyrics to mean anything? This is such a song with a great beat to it! Another job well done by Zedd for producing this song!

    DOPE This is a song for the fans and although I wouldn't call myself a "Little Monster" (LOL) I couldn't help but feel and enjoy this piano ballad! You can truly experience this song to the max with Gaga!

    Gypsy This song will most definitely grab your attention and is an upbeat song with awesome lyrics co-written by RedOne who is known for his hits, this is very radio-friendly and will most probably make it as a single, it's pure POP heaven!

    Applause Last but not least, applause! This is the lead single from the album and it's a perfect way to end the album, with APPLAUSE. I am sure everyone knows this song by now so I don't have to say much!

    Like I said, I would not call myself a Little Monster at all and thought this album was going to be a hot mess, but I was definitely wrong, Gaga just gained a new fan with this re-invention of POP, definitely going to be on repeat this summer! Worth the buy!    … Expand
  98. devin07
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Wow. what a p*s*ing match this is between love and hate.

    People can try to make all of the objective arguments they want about something which is completly subjective. But at the end of the day it's only as good as your desire to keep listening to it. Whether you give it a 10 and listen to it maybe one more time or a zero and keep on listening either way your full of sh**. I can't    Wow. what a p*s*ing match this is between love and hate.

    People can try to make all of the objective arguments they want about something which is completly subjective. But at the end of the day it's only as good as your desire to keep listening to it. Whether you give it a 10 and listen to it maybe one more time or a zero and keep on listening either way your full of sh**.

    I can't stop listening.    … Expand
  99. Shane14452x
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    I really love this Album and the funny thing about it is that I really don't listen to pop music, but the album rocks! From start to Finish!Songs such as "Gypsy," "Donatella," "Sexxx Dreams," "Do What I Want", and ect. (The list goes one) reminded why Gaga is the most genial and the Pop superstar in the world today. Gaga work her BUTT of on every album she makes and she works harder thenI really love this Album and the funny thing about it is that I really don't listen to pop music, but the album rocks! From start to Finish!Songs such as "Gypsy," "Donatella," "Sexxx Dreams," "Do What I Want", and ect. (The list goes one) reminded why Gaga is the most genial and the Pop superstar in the world today. Gaga work her BUTT of on every album she makes and she works harder then any other artist. GaGa is incredibly talented and blows all her pop contemporaries away with the fresh new sound and genres of "ARTPOP." well done Gaga!… Expand
  100. ksenofont
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Pure and modern pop album made by the biggest star in 2013. Is this the best pop album of 2013? YES it is. Then, why there are so many negative rates of the album by the other users? It's because of the fact that they know that their fave could never be on the level Lady Gaga is today: writing her own stuff, producing, over the top public persona. There are many misunderstandings when itPure and modern pop album made by the biggest star in 2013. Is this the best pop album of 2013? YES it is. Then, why there are so many negative rates of the album by the other users? It's because of the fact that they know that their fave could never be on the level Lady Gaga is today: writing her own stuff, producing, over the top public persona. There are many misunderstandings when it comes to the concept of the album. Give it a few spins, you won't regret it.… 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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