ARTPOP
by Lady Gaga
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  1. TheKevyReview
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the fourth studio album release of the singer Lady Gaga. it sounds like her debut. but in a better way. She proves that still has a great tallent to write a stronger verse. Her vocals are amazing and the songs sounds like very futurist with a alien touch. it's very fun and she combines diferents styles of music, rock in "MANiCURE", rap in "Jewels 'n Drugs" and others. It's anARTPOP is the fourth studio album release of the singer Lady Gaga. it sounds like her debut. but in a better way. She proves that still has a great tallent to write a stronger verse. Her vocals are amazing and the songs sounds like very futurist with a alien touch. it's very fun and she combines diferents styles of music, rock in "MANiCURE", rap in "Jewels 'n Drugs" and others. It's an amazing album, Gaga proves that still is the best pop star since Madonna.… Expand
  2. Frederikolomen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Its the best album ever I love the music the lyrics everything and the cover by jeff koons and the work with marina its so perfect i have the deluxe edition and i love it
  3. tom_gr
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is such an amazing album!
    Gaga made it again! There is no bad song on this album in contrast with her other ones...
    It is clear that Gaga has put a lot of work on it!

    Free my mind ARTPOP. You make my heart stop.
  4. Germanack
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Another amazing record by Lady Gaga, my favorite so far.
    "Do What You Want", "Manicure", "G.U.Y", "Fashion", "Donatella", "Artpop", are the bests songs.
  5. amir1091
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    This album is pure dance perfection. The production, the lyrics, the imagery, and the melodies are all genius. This is Gaga's best album and I am in LOVE with it.
  6. robinladen
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    The good sis of pop slaying once again. Lady Gaga proves once again that she is one of the biggest players in the world of pop music. Excellent work. Buy ARTPOP.
  7. Alex_S
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Personally this is my favourite album of the year (and my favourite Lady Gaga album). Gaga has outdone herself here, creating a mix of fist-bumping pop songs with a twist. Her collaborations (while minimal) on the album are fantastic; showcasing what a diverse artist she really is. While I don't agree every song is perfect (I tend to skip Fashion) I think this a well deserving album of aPersonally this is my favourite album of the year (and my favourite Lady Gaga album). Gaga has outdone herself here, creating a mix of fist-bumping pop songs with a twist. Her collaborations (while minimal) on the album are fantastic; showcasing what a diverse artist she really is. While I don't agree every song is perfect (I tend to skip Fashion) I think this a well deserving album of a perfect 10. Congratulations, Lady Gaga. I look forward to hearing future releases for what I'm sure will be many years to come.… Expand
  8. LarryS
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is amazing. I think it's Gaga's best work yet. I love the songs and how it's like a trip from 1)Aura to 15)Applause! I also like the artwork of the cover,Jeff Koons did an amazing job and its what it says ART&POP. The tracks i love the most are "Sexxx Dreams" "ARTPOP" "G.U.Y" "Venus" "Donatella" "Do What You Want ft. R Kelly" "Fashion!" "Dope" & "Gypsy". I recomend you to buyARTPOP is amazing. I think it's Gaga's best work yet. I love the songs and how it's like a trip from 1)Aura to 15)Applause! I also like the artwork of the cover,Jeff Koons did an amazing job and its what it says ART&POP. The tracks i love the most are "Sexxx Dreams" "ARTPOP" "G.U.Y" "Venus" "Donatella" "Do What You Want ft. R Kelly" "Fashion!" "Dope" & "Gypsy". I recomend you to buy it,you won't regret it. PS: her new look is awesome in this era.… Expand
  9. IkqXP
    Nov 13, 2013
    6
    Definitely not the best album of Gaga, but the mesmerizing tracks such as 'Venus', or the powerful emotional severance of 'Dope', you may find the album to overall be a nice addition if you're looking for a type of dance music that's somewhat out-of the box with it's mixture of 70's-like tunes and Gagas' powerful voice.
  10. BDgaga
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love love love love it....BEST ALBUM EVERRRR I love to hear it from start to finish... It's a masterpiece and I adore it. Thank you gaga.. Love you and I hope that ARTPOP can change the world… Expand
  11. xentropic
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Underappreciated work of a musician who is not afraid to evolve and push the boundaries of pop music.
    ARTPOP will be acclaimed in years to come, just you wait..
  12. CuddleGaga
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    Me personally I love Lady Gaga ...
    She's a very talented young artist She's a total package and this album ARTPOP is worth the wait I'm so in love with every single songs
  13. lukkazs
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This album is filled with many songs that make you feel something and also songs that just make you wanna dance. All of the songs flow so well in the order they've been put. Lyrically it's not as great as ''Born This Way'' but it still has some smart lines and jabs. This album is filled with ''club bangers'' even though she talks about a lot of her personal things. The album standout trackThis album is filled with many songs that make you feel something and also songs that just make you wanna dance. All of the songs flow so well in the order they've been put. Lyrically it's not as great as ''Born This Way'' but it still has some smart lines and jabs. This album is filled with ''club bangers'' even though she talks about a lot of her personal things. The album standout track is Gypsy and it definitely should be the next single! Dope brings out the emotions in the listener and Do What U Want makes you feel confident. There are no fillers in this album and the weakest track is Jewels&Drugs, but it's not bad either.… Expand
  14. dormiens44
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is a great album with great songs.It's so inspiring..Lady Gaga has really taken it to another level...
    Great lyrics great music..can't wait to see how it'll do on the charts.
  15. thenickandonly
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    A consistently good album. No duds. The "worst" two songs are Donatella and Fashion, which I wouldn't even consider "bad." It's rare to have a cohesive pop album these days; they're usually filled with duds left and right or stacked horrendously with the highlight tracks first. Overall, as perfect as a pop album can get in today's industry.
  16. SpyrosMonster
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the album of the year.
    The songs are fun and that's what the music industry needs at the moment.
    Play the record drink some alcohol party with your friends and that's it.
  17. GeeZeJacksone
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is the best album of the millennium. It's the best album after Michael Jackson's Thriller. Every song is different and the entire album shows something new and fresh. Every song has a strong meaning too. This album is just a perfection.
  18. MitCoc93
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP gonna slay! The album is sick, each song is better than the other one, i could say this is the best and my favorite era than the other 3! well done Mother Monster, we love you Gaga!!!
  19. marakimegmeg
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    After 2 years LADY GAGA is back people! i'm happy because i missed mother monster and this era is so perfect and good prepaired for me, each song is different from the other and i love that Gaga had work so hard for us monsters! Go Gaga, i can't wait for ARTPOP ACT II
  20. DimitrisKGS
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This album is just AMAZING!! I couldn't expect less from Gaga!! Its an electronic candy for your ears! I love every single song of this album! I recommend it to everyone! My ARTPOP could mean ANYTHING
  21. Adad747
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    the album of millenium, its a complete compination of masterpieces and extraordinary experimental music, she is just a music genius, ART and POP belong together
  22. toutourou
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This album is her best one. And i think people just don't seem to realize that it's the best of 2013 from all pop industry. Prism and other albums are a zero. ladies and gentlemen ARTPOP begun.
  23. aweketut
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Its a good album. I like Donatella, ManiCure, Venus and Dope but Gypsy is the most outstanding of all songs in the album. This makes me wonder why Gaga chose applause as the comeback single. She could have chosen one of the above songs, any of them will perform far better than Applause. Great job miss Gaga!!! i really hope this album will perform well on billboard 200!
  24. JosethYaw
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Musically this is her album since The Fame Monster, the only truly negative aspect would come from people trying to define what ART or what ARTPOP means.
  25. GOAT__
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    After two years of waiting she's back. And she has come again with new and renovated energy, sounds, attitude, lyrics... everything. She has done her best album yet, to be honest. It is like a trip arround a lot of generes mixed with a base of good electronic dance music, not a basic one. The sound involves you and makes you feel like you are floating in space with songs like ARTPOP,After two years of waiting she's back. And she has come again with new and renovated energy, sounds, attitude, lyrics... everything. She has done her best album yet, to be honest. It is like a trip arround a lot of generes mixed with a base of good electronic dance music, not a basic one. The sound involves you and makes you feel like you are floating in space with songs like ARTPOP, Venus, Mary Jane Holland, Dope, Gypsy.. but it's also fun at its best. I'm a Lady Gaga fan and I love all of her albums, but this one is my favourite by far. There's no track that I avoid while listening to it, even thought some of them are growers, and we have Jewels and drugs, some short of experiment with R&B that maybe it's not the best song, and I could get bored of it... but it has a very interesting sound and rappers from the first line. So I recommend this album, it's the only pop singer who offers something different, innovative, and creative but being pop and catchy (in the best way) at the same time. Hope you enjoy it as I do.… Expand
  26. JohnyRawrr
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Best album!! I can't understand why does it get bad reviews.. It is too underated for it's greatness! #StopTheDramaStartTheMusic #ARTPOP2013 #LADYGAGA
  27. topherguilfucci
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    This is a great EDM album but it gets dragged down by two songs the ill fitted over crowded Jewels and Drugs and towards the end the song Dope doesn't fit well with the rest of the album. Overall great experience
  28. Rempo
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This album is so amazing, every song is catchy and well produced. Lady Gaga proves once again she is an flawless musician.

    Best songs: Gypsy, Sexxx Dreams, Venus, G.U.Y. and MANiCURE
  29. PanosCharal
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    First of all, i am a pop music fan not especially a monster! Now for ARTPOP I like 12 out of 15 songs on the album. I like the thing that it's not so hype as the previous one. For now i can't say that she topped The Fame Monster (which one has crashed and rebuilt the pop music) but she has topped the rest pop albums of 2013. Congrats!
  30. LadyGagaARTPOP
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This album is beyond perfection. Gaga has outdone herself and saved pop music once again. This electrically powerful album proves she is the best woman, if not individual, person in the pop music industry. ARTPOP is just too good and deserves the best of reviews.
  31. Joey90la
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This album is brilliant. The album was designed to be a different type of adrenaline rush in each song. From start to finish this album combines beats from disco to now. The ballad Dope is just raw and absolutely beautiful. The sound quality of this album is perfection and was meant to be heard with high quality sound. All in all it's an amazing and exciting dance album. For being writtenThis album is brilliant. The album was designed to be a different type of adrenaline rush in each song. From start to finish this album combines beats from disco to now. The ballad Dope is just raw and absolutely beautiful. The sound quality of this album is perfection and was meant to be heard with high quality sound. All in all it's an amazing and exciting dance album. For being written by Lady Gaga herself it is brilliant. The hooks deliver clean beautiful vocals that real one in.… Expand
  32. joelmantecon
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    The whole álbum is a experience of art and pop collision, the colaboration of amazing producers like Madeon, DJ White Shadow and Zedd is very convenient for the evolution of Lady Gaga's music.
  33. luisguzmane
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Amazing pop álbum with no one bad song (my opinion) one of the best gaga album so far every song is so different and co-produced by gaga .gaga prove again why she deserve to be the next queen of pop congrats lady gaga.
  34. NaimRG
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Good album, but not as good as her previous albums. It has a lot of great songs like Donatella, ARTPOP,Mary Jane Holland, Venus, Fashion!, MANiCURE, and of course Applause. I won't deny that you won't like some songs above for the first time, but I can tell you that by time they will grow on you, like Fashion! And Venus. As for other songs, like Swine and Gypsy I have mixed feelings aboutGood album, but not as good as her previous albums. It has a lot of great songs like Donatella, ARTPOP,Mary Jane Holland, Venus, Fashion!, MANiCURE, and of course Applause. I won't deny that you won't like some songs above for the first time, but I can tell you that by time they will grow on you, like Fashion! And Venus. As for other songs, like Swine and Gypsy I have mixed feelings about then, I like them don't get me wrong but, I don't know, they didn't grow up on me. As for the rest like Jewels and Drugs and Dope I didn't exactly like them, you know what, I hated them, I couldn't pass half of them with out switching to another songs quickly. As for Aura, I was disappointed, why?! I never thought that Lady GaGa would make a song that I would like the demo version more that the official version, the demo version was way better, I mean, it was perfect, why did she scr*w it up?! Both songs have the exact chorus and the enigma popstar is fun part which I loved the most, but the voice that sound like,uh, I don't how to describe it. Oh and I forgot about Do What You Want which belong to the great songs of the album category, it fun and I can jam to it, and her voice match perfectly with R. Kelly's voice which made me love the song more than I thought I would.
    summary: very good album, but some songs shouldn't have been ever recorded and some shouldn't be changed. I believe Lady GaGa can do better, and I'm looking forward to her future works. Well done.    … Expand
  35. Urawie
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    A simple, superficial and initial listen could be rather disappointing, but ARTPOP truly is Lady Gaga's masterpiece so far. And one of the main reasons is definitely its informality of sound in the genre of pop and yet great and perfectly designed catchy melodies and hooks, which stand out and prove to lead the listener to a nearly psychedelic state of the spirit. And all that complimentedA simple, superficial and initial listen could be rather disappointing, but ARTPOP truly is Lady Gaga's masterpiece so far. And one of the main reasons is definitely its informality of sound in the genre of pop and yet great and perfectly designed catchy melodies and hooks, which stand out and prove to lead the listener to a nearly psychedelic state of the spirit. And all that complimented with lyrical sweetness, joy and rage. Rage that mesmerizes the mind, a trip from planet to planet, condensed with sex and pain, with wisdom and immaturity.
    It is a matter of fact that there are generally two ways to navigate through the work of Lady Gaga a pop and an art one. And that is no phenomenon of this album. One could simply unleash memories and emotions while listening to the galactic pop of Mother Monster or one could delve deeper into the meanings and milestones that she intricately embeds into her work. Jeff Koons or the Bible (in Born this Way) there is no emptiness of sense, of message in her work.
    ARTPOP celebrates the achieved freedom of Born This Way. 'I own the world, we own the world" she declares. And most certainly this direct statement has its effect.
    The only drawback that actually stands out is the production. And not that it is in any way bad. The feeling of the album is however a bit overproduced and a bit overqualified in terms of pop power. What I mean is that some of the tracks (Swine for instance) would have been more emotionally charged if it wasn't for the final sound of them. But perhaps that was the intention of it all to belong somewhat together.
    A rap song irritates the ear at first but later becomes pleasing and fits in its place.
    A 2 year pause proves to be beneficial to the album. If I could name it any other way ARCHPOP for its quality.    … Expand
  36. georgiok
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    it's already getting a lot of requests at a club i'm DJing at! i can see this album satisfying a large community It's versatile, and fresh something you don't expect..even from lady gaga!
  37. VinnySplendor
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    It is what it was intended to be: a fun, catchy, and very danceable album. It's not nearly as thematically complex or musically diverse as its predecessor "Born This Way," but Gaga stated from the beginning that this was intended to be an album with less maturity, and one that could make you dance from start to finish. But even so, there is something else there. It's not hollow pop, herIt is what it was intended to be: a fun, catchy, and very danceable album. It's not nearly as thematically complex or musically diverse as its predecessor "Born This Way," but Gaga stated from the beginning that this was intended to be an album with less maturity, and one that could make you dance from start to finish. But even so, there is something else there. It's not hollow pop, her messages are there if you look for them. I think the whole idea behind "artpop" is that Gaga isn't just about the fame, or the love, or the money, but about the message she gives and the people she inspires. Her Artpop--her message--could be anything, as she says in the album. I don't think people realize this. Her songs are still just as catchy as they were in "The Fame." Gaga has a pure gift for melody, and especially hooks, both melodic and lyrical.
    I'm not a very big fan of pop at all. Too many artists doing too much of the same thing and too many of the same sounding songs. When I listen to a Gaga song, I always know it's her. You can just tell how involved she is in her music, and how passionate she is about it, and each and every song shines with her personality. Gaga is a luminary. Her music inspires people to truly be themselves, and this album is absolutely vital in that. While it may seem like a downgrade from the complexities of Born this Way, it's not. It's simply just another direction.    … Expand
  38. tobyx21
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is GOOD album with amazing sounds. I love the way she made them records so beautiful in their own way. Although some tracks will be hard to hear but there's something that the album should be great.
  39. viciouspunk
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    ARTPOP is everything and more than I’ve expected. This album is so feminine. VENUS, MANiCURE, DONATELLA, FASHION! And the ballads in the album are so beautiful, words are so emotional it doesn't sound boring because of the electronic beats. Amazing. I like that cosmic electronic atmosphere and the energy of the album. It's like all her albums mixed together. Those songs are so free.ARTPOP is everything and more than I’ve expected. This album is so feminine. VENUS, MANiCURE, DONATELLA, FASHION! And the ballads in the album are so beautiful, words are so emotional it doesn't sound boring because of the electronic beats. Amazing. I like that cosmic electronic atmosphere and the energy of the album. It's like all her albums mixed together. Those songs are so free. There are artists whose albums sound almost the same. Gaga's albums sound completely different from one another, but they have this Disco Gaga spice. I think the main purpose of this album to have a complete freedom and party, to forget all the insecurities and all the sad ballads, just have a complete techno raver pride of your identity! When listening to the whole album, in the end listening to GYPSY it makes you feel like a winner, like you’ve gone through so much and you just want to cry, but then that techno beat makes you feel so proud of what you’ve achieved and it just suddenly takes you to whole another dimension. It is very good, because that‘s how Gaga viewed it. That was the purpose to make it not so serious like her previous albums. It still has a big message, but not everyone can understand that, it‘s more about the artistry! ART and POP can belong together. I like the effort she put to work with Marina Abramovic and Jeff Koons, they really inspired her and teached her so many things and how to control her Aura. Different methods to free her mind. When watching her interviews and when she explains ARTPOP it is exactly what she has done, she represented what she wanted so perfectly. Not everyone has to like it, she made ARTPOP because of music, because of artistry, not because of money, sales or haters. Speaking of VENUS, Greek mythology and Ancient Greek Dance It represents the beauty of being a woman. the beauty of women. I think it's brilliant and still no one will ever make something like gaga, she's unique and individual, you can't compare her to somebody. She is where she is, in her place and somebody is in their place whether you like it or not. I respect her work, It's clearly something new and different, It has another energy (of love). Those who complain that her performances becoming worse and worse, I think you just don't get the main IDEA and purpose of this performance. You know she‘s not just another „POP ARTIST“ or whatever you call it. She‘s PERFORMANCE ARTIST and that is much more than you think, that is different and comparing her to Katy Perry or Kim Kardashian or whatever you name it, just doesn‘t make sense. If she wanted to create different kind of album with another message she would have done that. All in all, this is just my opinion and you don't have to accept it and agree with it. I prefer listening to Rock’n’Roll but that is what I had on mind since listening to ARTPOP, Gaga is the only artist that makes me love POP Music, and of course, I do like oldie but goldie Pop music, but just definitely not nowadays pop music. Have a good day!… Expand
  40. brandon666
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    When Gaga started this album she set a bar of expectation and its safe to assume ARTPOP does not disappoint. Deviating away from Born This Way's dark nature and sound she hones her Pop spirit into an undeniable enigma. Her music, theatrics and antics have created a new form of art- mixing persona with fashion and pure brilliance. This genre hopping, adrenaline filled album is like oneWhen Gaga started this album she set a bar of expectation and its safe to assume ARTPOP does not disappoint. Deviating away from Born This Way's dark nature and sound she hones her Pop spirit into an undeniable enigma. Her music, theatrics and antics have created a new form of art- mixing persona with fashion and pure brilliance. This genre hopping, adrenaline filled album is like one intense high- beautiful and persistent. Some highlights of the album include Venus and G.U.Y being the first orgasmic tastes of ARTPOP. Further along we have Jewels & Drugs, Gaga's amazing journey into trap music that she takes to a flawlessly ratchet new level Swine for its amazingly penned lyrics based on her pain from a molestation incident that occurred within the music industry and Fashion the Will I AM produced song that showcases Gaga's most beautiful and enchanting vocals to date. all distinctly different but essential in giving us a better idea of what ARTPOP means. Stand out tracks include ARTPOP and Mary Jane Holland where she dives into The Fame Monster and Born This Way styled sounds respectively. Each track brings its own beauty to a magnificently stellar album that people will continue to loathe (mainly because they're kicking themselves for not thinking up these ideas themselves).… Expand
  41. lordcycy
    Nov 16, 2013
    6
    I feel part 2 would be better; see put all the commercial stuff on this one and she said the part 2 would be more experimental, so I am pretty optimistic since this is already a bit far from regular mainstream pop. I would rule out probably a lot of the songs. Mostly the verses are pretty decent, but the chorus are too often very very cliché. Anyway, she has to sell if she wants to makeI feel part 2 would be better; see put all the commercial stuff on this one and she said the part 2 would be more experimental, so I am pretty optimistic since this is already a bit far from regular mainstream pop. I would rule out probably a lot of the songs. Mostly the verses are pretty decent, but the chorus are too often very very cliché. Anyway, she has to sell if she wants to make something great for part 2. I CANNOT WAIT FOR PART2
    Highlights Aura, Venus, Dope, Mary Jane Holland
    Hilarious Donatella
    To erase from iPod: Jewel N' Drugs, MANiCURE (the pun is horrible...), Applause    … Expand
  42. Hoe
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    This album is exploring new dimensions and possessions. I bet if another new-coming artist were to do this album it would be praised by the critics. Since Gaga has evolved, as she always does in every album, the general public isnt used to her new sound. I think it is great and better than many things out there in the music industry. Artists like these should be honored for writing andThis album is exploring new dimensions and possessions. I bet if another new-coming artist were to do this album it would be praised by the critics. Since Gaga has evolved, as she always does in every album, the general public isnt used to her new sound. I think it is great and better than many things out there in the music industry. Artists like these should be honored for writing and producing almost every bit of the album without megahit songwriters and producers hired by the label. An artist manufactured by a company is like a painter being told what to paint. With Gaga we have a true artist that does what she feels is right rather than doing what everyone else is for sales. 10/10… Expand
  43. Armsakimbo
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Gaga at her best unapologetically lyrical and infectious. I have read some scathing reviews of ARTPOP and am a loss to understand them this is a classy album. The highpoint for me is Gypsy, the next single I hope, but the real stand out aspect of the album is the consistently high quality of vocalisation, arrangement.and production. Taken all around I suspect that this is actuallyGaga at her best unapologetically lyrical and infectious. I have read some scathing reviews of ARTPOP and am a loss to understand them this is a classy album. The highpoint for me is Gypsy, the next single I hope, but the real stand out aspect of the album is the consistently high quality of vocalisation, arrangement.and production. Taken all around I suspect that this is actually Gaga's best album. In years to come this will still be getting plays because it is simply SO entertaining.… Expand
  44. fernandob
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    I really love this album, its amazing from start to finish and the order is really good too, it has an amazing sequence, I'm in love with this new Gaga material.
  45. KailGaga
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    Best album of 2013. Deserve an Grammy(at least). I think Gaga had worked her ass off for this masterpiece and it's deserve more. Buy ARTPOP!! ARTPOP gonna slay!!! crash the Critics sayin is it right or is it wrong!!
  46. keverella
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    The bad ratings are from without ears. This is an incredible album and best one in the market. Each song is so different yet the album flows well together.
  47. robetiipop
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "ARTPOP could mean anything" It's truth, Pop music makes me "Roar" and this album is powerful; actually i love listening it while i’m having sex dreams… Expand
  48. LifeIsSweet
    Nov 26, 2013
    1
    The album really doesn't go anywhere. Gaga used to bring the goods to the table but now she seems to have left them somewhere else. Choosing the better song off the album would be sex dreams.
  49. melissareeves23
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    I see most of these critics reviewing Lady Gaga as a person and they don't really review the music objectively because of this. I love this album. It's one of the few that I can listen to all the way through and have to skip a song. She worked hard for this. It may be a tad underwhelming at first, like I thought, but four weeks later, I am still listening to it. Great album. Don't let theI see most of these critics reviewing Lady Gaga as a person and they don't really review the music objectively because of this. I love this album. It's one of the few that I can listen to all the way through and have to skip a song. She worked hard for this. It may be a tad underwhelming at first, like I thought, but four weeks later, I am still listening to it. Great album. Don't let the critics fool you.… Expand
  50. smbubba
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    I've been playing it non-stop since the release. It's the first Lady Gaga album that I've found myself putting on repeat. There are a couple weak moments, but overall I like.
  51. RaphaelTomaz
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    This album is really amazing! It's very nice to see Gaga growing up in the industry. She delivers what she promises, most times. Gaga said that ARTPOP would ba an album more fun and that's what she released: an album that has a great production, the tracks complete and call each other in the track list she planned but they do a brilliant work separated, as well. The highlights from thisThis album is really amazing! It's very nice to see Gaga growing up in the industry. She delivers what she promises, most times. Gaga said that ARTPOP would ba an album more fun and that's what she released: an album that has a great production, the tracks complete and call each other in the track list she planned but they do a brilliant work separated, as well. The highlights from this record are G.U.Y. that, for me, has something that recalls the power of Bad Romance (at least it remembers me), Gypsy is as powerful and incredible as The Edge Of Glory and Hair are, and many more that would take me a lot to write. It's fresh and I had a great time listening to this album, and it keep getting better! Gaga is very talented artist and we'll hear a lot about her for a long time.… Expand
  52. AdrysonFreitas
    Dec 2, 2013
    3
    Odiei esse álbum, o pior da Lady Gaga!!! kkkkk, brincadeira, só não gostei!!! Na minha opinião as melhores são ArtPop, Applause, Do What U Want e Dope!!
  53. lastlinefirst
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    This record breathes new life into the Lady Gaga discography. It starts off with an unveiling of a character that has killed off her former and makes her way to Hollywood. That leads into a sexual journey of awakening and new exciting positions which will thrill you and have you dancing. R. Kelly joins Gaga as she tells the media to do what they want to her body because this record is allThis record breathes new life into the Lady Gaga discography. It starts off with an unveiling of a character that has killed off her former and makes her way to Hollywood. That leads into a sexual journey of awakening and new exciting positions which will thrill you and have you dancing. R. Kelly joins Gaga as she tells the media to do what they want to her body because this record is all about the journey that is both personal and satisfactory. It's slowed down by Dope, a haunting tune that is one of her most personal to date. Then picked back up again in Gypsy, a tale of a traveling woman who needs to balance love and career. Ending at Applause, ARTPOP ends your journey and I guarantee you that you'll be dying for more. 10/10 because it's the perfect "pick me up" album. I dare you to stop hitting replay.… Expand
  54. camilamartins
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    What to say about a wonderful album, so good, so fun, so different as ARTPOP one of the best albums of 2013 it is totally addictive, i hear this everyday thank you for giving us another wonderful job, Gaga we love you.
  55. Mamugui
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    For a normal singer album called ARTPOP would have been something great but not to the standards of GAGA. The album has to be full of hits and great songs as GUY, Gypsy or even Venus, but he brings something amazing, something very different from other albums released, it differs from Katy ,Miley or Britney because ARTPOP presents high level of quality compared to others.
  56. AlefJean
    Dec 3, 2013
    3
    lower than expected, sickening beats, lyrics without feeling some written by more than 5 people, Lady Gaga did not ascend to the expected level artpop only declined and showed that it is not so important to pop music.
  57. LeticiaVazz
    Dec 3, 2013
    1
    This is not art and is not pop.
    Simply the worst album of her career. The songs seem leftover The Fame Monster and Born This Way.
    Definitely not a good album. Might work for the dance floor but it is not pleasant to hear.
  58. Jpedro
    Dec 3, 2013
    1
    The album is entirely boring. There is a vague proposal to introduce a concept, something that remains vacant until the last sound. Lady gaga has been better and seems to be falling into oblivion, no longer knows innovate and its image is saturated.
  59. newoooooo
    Dec 3, 2013
    1
    Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is true! Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is true! Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is true! v Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is true! Not big ideal! Sorry, buttttttt is true!
  60. Nycks
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    album of the year, great, several different songs
    impressinou me, as always Gaga
    renewing, with unique, fantastic, the album is so so perfect that even today
    I do not know which is the best track for me is all, it was amazing mother monster is a unique artist, unlike any, can be better live than even in estúido, Love
  61. kelvingba
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    Amazing just like the thing that gaga do, sexxx dreams is so sexy, applause is a genuine song abou show business as like gypsy ans then swine so agressive is perfect
  62. victoraquinot
    Dec 5, 2013
    10
    This album is EPIC! This is Lady Gaga's most diverse album to date, talking about lyrics and musical styles, and this diversity totally works! She puts on techno, disco, rock, R&B, in a way that no other pop diva of the moment can do, and while putting all this music styles together with mastery she talks about, sex, fame, drugs, ART & POP culture. Gaga brings the engagement of art withThis album is EPIC! This is Lady Gaga's most diverse album to date, talking about lyrics and musical styles, and this diversity totally works! She puts on techno, disco, rock, R&B, in a way that no other pop diva of the moment can do, and while putting all this music styles together with mastery she talks about, sex, fame, drugs, ART & POP culture. Gaga brings the engagement of art with the easy-to-get of the pop, reminding us that art is not something unique to academia, we all are part of it, and so she takes off the drama and start the music. This woman deserves lots of applauses!… Expand
  63. viniciusmiguel
    Dec 9, 2013
    3
    gaga made her worst album EVER. this thing sucks, i mean, the big quantity of eletro pop songs are sooo boring, the only ballad of this album (dope) is terrible. this is not art, it's just pop and poor pop hahaha the only good musics are 'aura' 'do what u want' and 'gypsy'. i hate it
  64. LittleKiddo
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    This album is just... AMAZING. The music, tones and melody are very different, although a little overproduced, Lady Gaga may be finally trying to bring the REAL pop music back, not like crappy artists who are ruining the pop industry. The sad thing, it's that most of critics and people who listens to music are corrupted by songs with meaningless lyrics and catchy beats that they can'tThis album is just... AMAZING. The music, tones and melody are very different, although a little overproduced, Lady Gaga may be finally trying to bring the REAL pop music back, not like crappy artists who are ruining the pop industry. The sad thing, it's that most of critics and people who listens to music are corrupted by songs with meaningless lyrics and catchy beats that they can't recognize art or good songs. The lyrics are also incredible, Aura, Venus, Applause are the keys of the album, with lyrics that nowadays no artist does, but like Gaga itself said, 'you never know if radio is ready'. Sexx Dreams, G.U.Y are good songs that talk about sex, Mary Jane Holland and Dope about drugs and God, while Fashion together with Donatella express the passion for the fashion world. Lady Gaga can't be considered pop anymore like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, she shoud now be considered, ARTPOP! This may be her Sgt Peppers!… Expand
  65. Truthteller123
    Dec 11, 2013
    3
    Did it add something new to pop music?
    I don't think so ,some of the albums songs are creative but some of them sink under the the good ones
    I really like the production of the albums
    And I don't think that pop added something to art or art added something to pop
  66. danwookie77
    Dec 12, 2013
    1
    It's sad that she seemed to not try very hard on this album. The 2 stars are for the tracks Venus and GUY. Even though Born This Way got mixed reviews, I gave it a try and found several strong songs on the album. This album seems like she is trying to string together ideas that never seem to come together. Style over substance seems to plague the album and just created a big letdownIt's sad that she seemed to not try very hard on this album. The 2 stars are for the tracks Venus and GUY. Even though Born This Way got mixed reviews, I gave it a try and found several strong songs on the album. This album seems like she is trying to string together ideas that never seem to come together. Style over substance seems to plague the album and just created a big letdown for me. I hope she can pull herself together and get past her bizarre media spectacle and start writing good music songs again.… Expand
  67. brulno
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    DEUS ABENÇOE ESTA MULHER CHAMADA LADY GAGA A NOVA RAINHA DO POP E SUA MAIS NOVA OBRA DE ARTE CHAMADA ARTPOP
    COM CERTEZA O MELHOR ALBUM DO ANO ALBUM DO MILENIO TUDO AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  68. Marcelino
    Dec 13, 2013
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me espantou um cd tão fraco vindo da Gaga, Um álbum intitulado Artpop poderia soar melhor, mas só consigo ouvir como um grande amontoado de informações resultando em uma poluição sonora, sendo salvo apenas pelos vocais em meio instrumentais bagunçados… Expand
  69. greencrush_
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    Es realmente un buen disco, comenzando con Aura, es una cancion electro poco comun, que comienza con una voz sintetizada que suena horrible, pero te sorprende al llegar al coro, luego Venus, que es una tipica cancion pop no tan fuera de lo convencional, luego G.U.Y QUE ES EXCELENTE, es pop en todo su esplendor, una de las mejores del album, luego Sexxx Dreams que te hace recordar aquellosEs realmente un buen disco, comenzando con Aura, es una cancion electro poco comun, que comienza con una voz sintetizada que suena horrible, pero te sorprende al llegar al coro, luego Venus, que es una tipica cancion pop no tan fuera de lo convencional, luego G.U.Y QUE ES EXCELENTE, es pop en todo su esplendor, una de las mejores del album, luego Sexxx Dreams que te hace recordar aquellos dias en los 80' cuando madonna rompia esquemas en lo que era erotismo. Jewels n' drugs realemente es decepcionante (en mi opinion); Luego MANiCURE, no es una de las mejores, pero si hay que admitir que es una cancion muy buena, me hace recordar peliculas como Burlesque; luego Do what u want una de las mejores colaboraciones de Gaga y podria arriesgarme al decir que del 2013; hace recordar tambien el tiempo en que la musica pop se dio a conocer mundialmente, luego Artpop, muy relajante y buena e innovadora.… Expand
  70. steven_f24
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    It's easy to say, as a huge Lady Gaga fan that ARTPOP is the best pop release of 2013, which it might be, but it isn't 'perfect', especially in comparison to her other work.
    From start to finish, it is evident that Mother-Monster worked her ass off, both as a vocalist and a producer, she polished all 15 tracks to true 'Gaga-ness'. I must thank her for that. But I feel, to be completely    It's easy to say, as a huge Lady Gaga fan that ARTPOP is the best pop release of 2013, which it might be, but it isn't 'perfect', especially in comparison to her other work.
    From start to finish, it is evident that Mother-Monster worked her ass off, both as a vocalist and a producer, she polished all 15 tracks to true 'Gaga-ness'. I must thank her for that. But I feel, to be completely honest that the lyrical content is not up to par, with what Lady Gaga is completely capable of.

    I feel that this is a great dance album for all of Mother Monsters 'Little Monsters', from 'Aura' to 'Swine'. Then after that its starts to get slow. From 'Donatella' to 'Dope' it slows down completely, not saying they are bad songs, just not the songs you jam to at a party. Then with the last two songs 'Gypsy' and 'Applause' Gaga tries to bring back that dance party back and sort of achieves it. (Very smart to place 'Applause' at the end of the album btw!)

    Must download: 'Aura', 'Venus', 'G.U.Y.', 'Sexxx Dreams', 'Do What U Want (ft. R.Kelly)', 'ARTPOP', 'Swine', 'Gypsy' and 'Applause'    … Expand
  71. SETorres
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is something we don't understand, but we do care about. It tries to give you every single note that is living in the mind of Gaga, and it does work, but we've all understood that it is something we can loose in. There are some good songs (loving ART POP, G.U.Y., Mary Jane Holland and Swine) but there are very low mistakes (Donate lla, Gypsy), but even after all, there's something amazing in the way that music has been produced, the way that letters have been written, it's something new, and likely, as well.… Expand
  72. Applause95
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    I honestly Love this album! It brings me back to The Fame era! Much different then her previous album Born This Way. My two favorite songs are Applause and Do What U Want.
  73. Diamandis
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    I thought she was losing her creativity but I see she keeps finding freedom in the music and transmitting it to who's listening this album. Some of the lyrics needed to be refined a little more before the album was released. I enjoy this new proposal, it's probably one of the best albums of 2013. Most recommended songs are "Venus", "Do What U Want", "Mary Jane Holland" and "Gypsy".
  74. Mrmik
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    ARTPOP is a mash of electronic sounds which is hard to listen. Though some of the songs are incredibly catchy! (GUY, ARTPOP, Gypsy, Venus, DWUW) On the other hand, I think that Gaga recorded two the worst songs of her career (Jewels n Drugs & Swine). Gaga spoiled everything her ridiculous statements that ARTPOP is an art. She needs to be more modest next time.
  75. mrivanlm
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    ARTPOP, som many people wondering where's the "ART", but they're taking it too literal, this album is a journey, it takes you from wanting to party, to cuddle, to cry, and more. The album is a very good Dance/Electronic album, and that's nice beacause you can see that she's not only in the box of "pop music", she even raps in "Jewels n' Drugs"! One of the best albums released this year.ARTPOP, som many people wondering where's the "ART", but they're taking it too literal, this album is a journey, it takes you from wanting to party, to cuddle, to cry, and more. The album is a very good Dance/Electronic album, and that's nice beacause you can see that she's not only in the box of "pop music", she even raps in "Jewels n' Drugs"! One of the best albums released this year. Highlights: Venus, Sexxx Dreams, Donatella, Gypsy, Mary Jane Holland, Applause and Do What U Want.… Expand
  76. Muddsjr
    Feb 11, 2014
    6
    The album is indeed a disappointment in that Gaga fails to live up to her great plan to 'bond art and pop together'. The album itself, isn't an entire masterpiece either, but nor is it a bad album. Art-pop is in fact, Gaga's greatest album by way of the speed, the restlessness and the power to each and every song, it's obviously the working mind of a determined, energized person in fullThe album is indeed a disappointment in that Gaga fails to live up to her great plan to 'bond art and pop together'. The album itself, isn't an entire masterpiece either, but nor is it a bad album. Art-pop is in fact, Gaga's greatest album by way of the speed, the restlessness and the power to each and every song, it's obviously the working mind of a determined, energized person in full ignition. But perhaps in the future, Gaga needs to consider not over-determining her up coming albums, and getting all the fans hopes up, and simply, like most singers do these days, announce her up-coming albums, and then be done with it.… Expand
  77. carloscastenada
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    Nobody else is even close. Gaga made history with this one. ArtPop is a seminal breakthrough, on the same level or even more important than other greats, such as The Joshua Tree, Dark Side of the Moon, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Zappa's Joe's Garage, Kate Bush's Hounds of Love. Every track an original sound, with Gaga bringing in a wide range of influences, even a ParliamentNobody else is even close. Gaga made history with this one. ArtPop is a seminal breakthrough, on the same level or even more important than other greats, such as The Joshua Tree, Dark Side of the Moon, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Zappa's Joe's Garage, Kate Bush's Hounds of Love. Every track an original sound, with Gaga bringing in a wide range of influences, even a Parliament Funkadelic sounding chorus in Jewels N Drugs. If you like a wide range of influences, surprises, unpredictability, then you might enjoy ArtPop. If you want the same boring one-offs, then look elsewhere.… Expand
  78. ilikekpop
    Jan 31, 2014
    5
    I just find this album quite disappointing, sure theres awesome songs such as venus and gypsy but there is just too much fillers for me. Bad promo on top of the fact it was bigged up to end, we ended up with a bland lead single and video and then months of singles being changed, and hardly any decent promo, the artpop era is flopping.... she needs to put out venus or gypsy because dwuw isI just find this album quite disappointing, sure theres awesome songs such as venus and gypsy but there is just too much fillers for me. Bad promo on top of the fact it was bigged up to end, we ended up with a bland lead single and video and then months of singles being changed, and hardly any decent promo, the artpop era is flopping.... she needs to put out venus or gypsy because dwuw is a mess of a song, I feel like I was the only one who was bored by it. even so GAGA! come on youre better than this… Expand
  79. ritoban
    Feb 6, 2014
    8
    the problem is that gaga called this album artpop... its becoming to difficult for people to understand where the art is. i had the same question too cause the lyrics remained to be quite simple. but gaga has never been a super lyricist like adele etc .. her craft lies in her production and the sounds that she chooses to experiment with ... songs like aura , i think is pathbreaking inthe problem is that gaga called this album artpop... its becoming to difficult for people to understand where the art is. i had the same question too cause the lyrics remained to be quite simple. but gaga has never been a super lyricist like adele etc .. her craft lies in her production and the sounds that she chooses to experiment with ... songs like aura , i think is pathbreaking in terms of being an edm track ... venus is definitely my favourite track in the album it gives me the feels of being in a campy 60s space movie with a lot of sex in it. and gaga is about celebrating campy and figuring where art lies in it. her sound aesthetics makes me feel so amazing i feel like i am in sexy nightclub . guy ...love the production but the tune of the song i dont know makes me feel as if i have heard (common melody). man i cure hmmm the most fun i have while singing it ...very catchy but it again seems like a simpler melody but the production again is very retro. do what you want is one of my favorite songs on the album... beatiful beats... very matured vocals and very interesting transformation for gaga. ARTPOP is again one of my favourite songs on the album simply beacuse of the importance to detail...you can hear gaga whining like heee heeee heee in the middle of her verse very retro again never got the lyrics in the beginning thought it was just a writers block kind of moment for her but now i like it... "the melody that you choose can rescue you"... she talks about letting your heart choose your artistic decisions and that will rescue you like ARTPOP. Swine ...whatever.... fun but not **** like schiesse or judas. DO NUTELLA .... loved this song from the time i heard it ....so **** bold. mindless therefore fun. beautiful detailing in
    production. Fashion! reminds be of bowie but with nicer sounds around a bowie song... very simple song from lyrics perspective very mature from production side makes you wanna sing along . oh **** forgot about sexxx dreams... did you hear those **** beats ?? its like a 80s pop songs very pure no adulteration... lovely music . mary jane holland ...."cause i love love cause i love love" ..i only like that part otherwise i think its a bit over produced.

    Dope has no reason being in this album... i hardly listen to it.

    gypsy makes me feel emotional at times very nicely written song ...very bold too ...imai mai iam mai mai a gypseegypseegypsee aii ....very nicely and bravely written song .. sometimes a little springsteen esque like her edge of glory. but nice.

    applause is one hell of a diva track... so **** artistic in its construction...never can another pop artist who is so commercial too come up with melodies , experimental beats and sounds like gaga .

    but yes her lyrics didnt live up to being inspired from marina or jeff or watever but her synths and sounds are pathbreaking like always ... artpop should have been called POPARTY ... hahah something like that... pop + (art )+party?    … Expand
  80. ArchiOshawott
    Feb 20, 2014
    5
    Opinions. More than anything else, this album has done a very good job of extracting people's opinions, from those who love it, to those who would never allow their ears to experience this again. Lady Gaga released 'Artpop' in the same year Katy Perry released her own new material, while Miley Cyrus spearheaded her own attack on the charts.

    The one thing connecting them all? None of    Opinions. More than anything else, this album has done a very good job of extracting people's opinions, from those who love it, to those who would never allow their ears to experience this again. Lady Gaga released 'Artpop' in the same year Katy Perry released her own new material, while Miley Cyrus spearheaded her own attack on the charts.

    The one thing connecting them all? None of them released their full potential.

    Gaga manages to emerge as the most confident artist, with 15 very contrasting tracks, but it's a hit-and-miss affair. What cannot be denied, however, is her voice. Throughout tracks 'Mary Jane Holland', 'Do What U Want' and 'Swine', her soaring and wildly differentiating vocals adds a vital layer to the entire project, and her ease at transcending between vulnerable and outright vocal beast can only be admired. 'Jewels & Drugs' is particularly interesting, with TI, Too Short and Twista lending their talents to the song, which proves successful. 'Artpop', the title track, leads the listener down a dark path, it's off-hand beats, aided by Gaga's voice, gently eroding their expectation of the same old song structure, and is a personal favorite of mine.

    'Aura', 'G.U.Y', 'Donatella' and 'Dope' fall short in this company, and this is where my biggest concern with 'Artpop' arises. For me, these songs prove just too experimental, with not enough of Stephanie Germonotta's own personal stamp. Her voice, and her direction, seem buried, at least in comparison to the other (great) tracks, while 'Do What U Want' evokes no emotional response for me whatsoever, regardless of her voice.

    Back to the point of this review: Opinions. You will listen to Artpop, and you will either love it or hate it. There seems to be an unusually strong negative response regarding this album, but it depends on each individual's taste. In my view, Gaga still has a way to go before she releases an album that will truly revolutionize music, and the mediocre tracks on 'Artpop' prevents her from doing so.    … Expand
  81. kaeadele
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    Great dance/electronic album. ARTPOP is now my favorite album by Lady Gaga! It's exciting, fun, and different. Gaga is a unique entity in the pop world. It seems like other pop artists are afraid to take risk.
  82. aladinkicks
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    This album is obviously her most refined and authentic to date. While successfully encompassing R&B, techno, disco and rock, it remains balanced. Lady Gaga delivers her best performance and she offers her most lyrically advanced and creatively produced album yet.

    Best Songs- Do What U Want, Mary Jane Holland, Aura, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams Average Songs- Fashion!, Venus, Applause, Artpop    This album is obviously her most refined and authentic to date. While successfully encompassing R&B, techno, disco and rock, it remains balanced. Lady Gaga delivers her best performance and she offers her most lyrically advanced and creatively produced album yet.

    Best Songs- Do What U Want, Mary Jane Holland, Aura, G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams
    Average Songs- Fashion!, Venus, Applause, Artpop
    Worst Songs- Swine, Donatella, Gypsy, MANiCURE, Jewels N' Drugs, Dope    … Expand
  83. edsmedeiros
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    Gaga brings her A game in 11 of those songs, if this album went through some sort of selection, they would have left songs like "jewels 'n' drugs" "mary jane holland" "venus" and the moment breaker "dope", Gaga is still the lyricist genius we met in 2008 with her debut, but she seriously needs to work this out, even though the 11 songs she masters are some of the best tracks she has everGaga brings her A game in 11 of those songs, if this album went through some sort of selection, they would have left songs like "jewels 'n' drugs" "mary jane holland" "venus" and the moment breaker "dope", Gaga is still the lyricist genius we met in 2008 with her debut, but she seriously needs to work this out, even though the 11 songs she masters are some of the best tracks she has ever release like "do what u want" "g.u.y." "artpop" "gypsy"… Expand
  84. Jubilarian
    Apr 12, 2014
    3
    ARTPOP is a good album, but it trips a little bit as you listen throughout the album, and it is awkward.

    Some songs like "Jewels n Drugs" and "Fashion" do not belong in the album and feel like placeholder songs. Here's a song by song review: Aura - 9 - A strong opening to the album; the production is fantastic in this song, despite the lyrics not making that much sense. Venus - 7 -    ARTPOP is a good album, but it trips a little bit as you listen throughout the album, and it is awkward.

    Some songs like "Jewels n Drugs" and "Fashion" do not belong in the album and feel like placeholder songs. Here's a song by song review:
    Aura - 9 - A strong opening to the album; the production is fantastic in this song, despite the lyrics not making that much sense.

    Venus - 7 - If Venus wasn't produced by Lady Gaga, I would give this song a lower score. But due to her getting hands on and making a 'not bad' beat, I have to give her credibility. Overall, this song feels like it belongs in the 90's or 80's.

    G.U.Y - 6 - The beat feels generic in some parts of the song and the lyrics aren't her best, but it is a song you can dance to.

    Sexxx Dreams - 8 - This is Lady Gaga's worst album, lyrically, but the production is better than her last albums. The song is also not your regular generic pop song and brings in a great 80's vibe.

    Jewels n Drugs - 3 - Skip this song. It sounds exactly like the other so called 'rap' songs and the artists featured on it do very little effort to save this song.

    MANiCURE - 8 - After JND, this song is refreshing and while not the best song lyrically, it is a great song to dance to,

    Do What U Want - 9 -While also not that good lyrically, it (sort of) conveys a good message and the beat is great. Different from your usual pop song.

    ARTPOP - 9.5 - One of the best songs on the album. This song sounds like something from The Fame era and upgraded a bit with one of ARTPOP's selection of beats. The lyrics also have some meaning, as she tries to explain what ARTPOP means.

    Swine - 8 - Taking a drift to the more EDM side of this album, this song really goes in. With a great beat, but some not so meaningful lyrics, this song is nice and is different from any song so far.

    Donatella - 6 - This song sounds like a more dumbed down version of Swine. I do have to give her some credit for taking a risk and making a song about fashion and designers, which isn't everyone's cup of tea.

    Fashion - 4 - While Donatella had great beats and production, this song takes a BIG step back and feels like a generic pop song, just with some odd lyrics. I do not know why she hired David Guetta and Will.I.Am to help make this song, as she was fine with her other producers, (Zedd, herself, etc.).

    Mary Jane Holland - 9.5 - The last noteworthy EDM song on ARTPOP, it makes a great finish, before heading to the slower songs. This song sounds awesome and the lyrics are not bad at all. It is way different than any song that Gaga has done so far (besides Bloody Mary).

    Dope - 7 - This song does deserve some credit for trying to switch genres very quickly, but it does not execute it well. This ballad also has some okay lyrics.

    Gypsy - 8 - This song sounds like another ballad at first, but then switches to Dance. This sudden change is the best part about this song, and it is executed very well.

    Applause - 5 - While I was expecting a great song to finish this album, I was instead greeted by a generic pop song that you would hear on the radio. The lyrics are nice though and it feels like an okay ending song,

    ARTPOP is good depending on which genres you like. If you like EDM/Dance, this album will be great to you. If you're looking for ballads, ARTPOP is probably not your cup of tea. Overall, this is an good album, but disappointing. Hopefully, Volume 2 will be executed better.    … Expand
  85. Trudie
    Apr 15, 2014
    2
    Lady Gaga. What can I say? Her songs packed with unoriginality, no real instruments and MY GOD, THE LYRICS JUST MAKE ME WANT TO SMASH MY HEAD AGAINST THE WALL.
  86. samueI
    Apr 23, 2014
    5
    There's a couple of decent songs in this album. That's it. That's all I can say. She really disappoints me with this ARTPOP thing, she talked big and gave us a trashy album.
  87. thanaton
    May 14, 2014
    10
    Lady Gaga is very talented, I seriously love every song Lady Gaga has ever crafted, I have all of her albums! This is the quality of talent we need more of in the music industry.
  88. lawi9ne
    May 27, 2014
    6
    Comparing to her previous works, ARTPOP stands alone. Lady Gaga wanted to make it like a performance (with an opening act and applause in the end), but I think that she could make it a little bit better by bringing more ART or musical styles she's famous for.
    Of course, there are some songs that show us how hard she's been working the past 2 years prior the album's release (G.U.Y., Sexxx    Comparing to her previous works, ARTPOP stands alone. Lady Gaga wanted to make it like a performance (with an opening act and applause in the end), but I think that she could make it a little bit better by bringing more ART or musical styles she's famous for.
    Of course, there are some songs that show us how hard she's been working the past 2 years prior the album's release (G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, DWUW, Artpop, MANiCURE, Swine, Gypsy and Applause); but the other part of what was meant to be the story of "How ART Met POP" is like an old Hollywood cliche, and sometimes you find yourself asking what kind of ART she's bringing to Pop Culture in these songs.
    Yes, no one is perfect and even the greatest people make the silliest mistakes, but when we talk about such a revolutionary artist like Lady Gaga, we mean that she is a perfectionist and always tries to make everything brilliant (she's said about it hundred times).

    So I hope that ARTPOP: Act II will be in same matter that The Fame Monster and Born This Way were.    … Expand
  89. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    2
    ARTPOP é o pior álbum de Lady Gaga até hoje. As músicas são muito genéricas e comerciais, feitas apenas para vender. Lady Gaga tem uma voz incrível, mas não pode continuar assim. Ela é capaz de fazer um álbum melhor da próxima vez, pois esse foi somente um erro.
  90. LuizFelipe
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in general the album is very interesting , but would be better if it had songs like Donatella and Fashion! who left the least interesting album ... Venus , Applause and manicures are the best ...… Expand
  91. anonymouslim
    Sep 8, 2015
    3
    This album was a big let down. It did not meet my expectations. Although her efforts to correlate music with art is very commendable, it was futile, as she was able to express but not deliver very well. Her past albums were fantastic, this one brought uniqueness in the industry but thhe music itself was not captivating.
  92. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    JT's best album so far hands down and better than part 1 without any doubts .
    Give me what i dont know Murder True Blood Amnesia are the kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  93. aliceinwonderla
    Mar 26, 2017
    0
    There's nothing good to be said about this album. It's so goddam awful I don't even have words to express.

    Lady Gaga isn't only overrated, but a crappy artist.
  94. Cliz
    Jul 23, 2015
    3
    This album is a piece of crap. The sounds in most of the songs are annoying. She's just trying to stay relevant because no one pays attention to her anymore. That's why it flopped I guess. Even her clown costumes already bored the media. Good Luck Gaga.
  95. Panchogul
    Dec 26, 2015
    2
    EXTREMADAMENTE PRETENCIOSO, NO ES UN ALBUM BUENO, PERO TAMPOCO UNO MALO, LE FALTO ESE ALGO... así como ella prometió "el álbum del milenio", las cosas no le salieron como queria
  96. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    6
    its my least favorite gaga's album, its kinda of mess, there are really great songs on it like "venus", "GUY", "dope" and "gypsy", but there are so many bad songs :/
  97. romanthecount
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    This album is wonderful. I'm really fond of it. Gaga is very beautiful in this era. To my mind, ARTPOP is underestimate very very much. Gaga is so amazing. She is pretty talanted.
  98. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    7
    Probably her worst album, but still not bad. It's too noisy for me, but I like songs like Dope or Do What You Want.
  99. SwagATRL
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    PRAYS 4 da PRESSED: opPRESSED, dePRESSED, rePRESSED, & supPRESSED posters.
    Pop: LADY GAGA, Madonna Britney, Adele, U2, Katy, Alanis, JLO, Kelly, George Michael, Bieber, Bruno.
    R&B: Mariah, Toni, MJB, Janet, TLC, Alicia, Maxwell, Sade, Usher, Aaliyah, Ciara, Brandy, Monica, 702. Rap: Nas, Lil Kim, Missy, Drake, Lauryn Hill, Fat Joe, Outkast, DMX, Kendrick, Biggie, Foxy, T.I. Salt n pepa.    PRAYS 4 da PRESSED: opPRESSED, dePRESSED, rePRESSED, & supPRESSED posters.
    Pop: LADY GAGA, Madonna Britney, Adele, U2, Katy, Alanis, JLO, Kelly, George Michael, Bieber, Bruno.
    R&B: Mariah, Toni, MJB, Janet, TLC, Alicia, Maxwell, Sade, Usher, Aaliyah, Ciara, Brandy, Monica, 702.
    Rap: Nas, Lil Kim, Missy, Drake, Lauryn Hill, Fat Joe, Outkast, DMX, Kendrick, Biggie, Foxy, T.I. Salt n pepa.
    Educate OGHs on why Gaga's a legend and part of the #WINNINGTEAM. Legend Gaga is the Alpha and the Omega of ATRL. Bless yourself with Red & Blue (Genesis), TF (Job), TFM (Psalms), BTW (Proverbs), AP (St. Matthew) C2C (St. Mark) TIHTY (St. Luke), and WATCH. YOUR. GROWTH. Prepare for LG5: Book of Revelation    … Expand
  100. grigiogirls
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    ARTPOP is definitely an underrated album. What I like about this album is how different and fresh-sounding it is. There is a lot of EDM influence, which is sort of funny since almost ALL pop songs in 2016 are EDM influenced... ARTPOP may have just been ahead of its time. On this album, we see a very provocative side of Lady Gaga on tracks like G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, and Do What U Want. IARTPOP is definitely an underrated album. What I like about this album is how different and fresh-sounding it is. There is a lot of EDM influence, which is sort of funny since almost ALL pop songs in 2016 are EDM influenced... ARTPOP may have just been ahead of its time. On this album, we see a very provocative side of Lady Gaga on tracks like G.U.Y., Sexxx Dreams, and Do What U Want. I love these songs because they are very dancy and sexy. The lead single, Applause, is an amazing song and will be one of those songs everyone will remember in 10 years. Other amazing tracks on this album include Mary Jane Holland, Venus, Donatella, and Dope (the best pop ballad of the 21st century honestly). Maybe this album didn't do so great sale-wise, but it sure as hell is a good album.… 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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