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The most anticipated album of the year does not disappoint. Gone are the days of self empowerment from Born This Way. Lady Gaga is now taking on the topic of her earlier songs - sex. She also deals with the themes of drugs, the meaning of ARTPOP (Could mean anything), and her adoration for her fans.
An electro explosion of quality music, this album delivers exactly what the fans have been waiting for, for over 2 years.
The album takes you on a journey from start to finish.
It starts off with the first trio of songs dealing with feminism with 'Aura', the first of two insane electropop tracks with no real structure and simply 'great madness' (an ode to the Burqa fashion), 'Venus', a song which could easily be broken down into 4 different songs, but still work perfectly together (emphasis on the Goddess of Love) then 'G.U.Y', which is a mid tempo electro dance song with a very catchy chorus, talking about role reversals between two lovers.
This leads into 'Sex Dreams' (very sexual and sleazy), 'Jewels and Drugs' (a trap/hip hop fusion which is one of my favourites), 'MANiCURE' (a proper rock song with another catchy hook) and 'Do What U Want' (undoubtedly one of the album highlights - R&B infused with more electro).
Then the mysterious, ominous, hypnotic title track slows down the pace. 'ARTPOP' is one of the best songs on the album because of it's uniqueness and the slow repetitive synths and beats which carry the track.
Now back to the electro madness, and the second of the insane, none structural songs on ARTPOP = 'Swine'. Swine has such an agressive meaning that it becomes one of the best songs Gaga has ever produced. It is indescribable, give it a listen.
Then the two fashion tracks play, called 'Donatella' (referring to Donatella Versace), which is one of the weakest on the album, due to the random lyrics. Nevertheless the instrumental makes it listenable. And 'Fashion!' the second of the two tracks, is much better, reminiscent of Beegee's 70's disco groove, surprisingly produced by Will.i.am and David Guetta.
Then the finale, which focuses on her love for her fans, approaches in the next 3 songs with 'Mary Jane Holland', the infamous weed anthem which Gaga turns into a homage to her fans and would be a very popular song in concert. Then the album's main piano ballad 'Dope' which is a painful admission from Gaga which declares how much she loves her fans. This is followed by the closing track 'Gypsy'. Gypsy is without a doubt the best song on the album and the best way to end the electronic anthems. It instantly reminds us of the epicness of 'The Edge of Glory' and again taking influence from Springsteen. Gaga's vocals are so strong as we can imagine her life as a 'gypsy' with no home, travelling the world and her connection with her lover. It gets bigger and bigger till the final note. The best way to end the album.
Finally 'Applause' could be classed as the encore of the album after the climax of 'Gypsy'. An electro filled dance song with a meaningful chorus, so simple yet so catchy. And with the final letters called by Gaga she completes the name of this immense album: A-R-T-P-O-P.
Best songs: Gypsy, ARTPOP, Do What U Want
Weakest songs: Donatella (still hasn't grown on me)
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ARTpop - Very Underrated!
Okay so this is an honest review of Lady Gaga's ARTPOP. After owning her previous albums, The Fame, " " monster and Born this way, I never actually bought Artpop or listened to any of the tracks other than Applause. I didn't really like Applause when I first heard it and usually when I don't like the lead single, I don't buy the album, but now 4 years after it's release I'm writing this review after falling in love with the album. Okay, you're probably confused to why I chose to revisit Artpop. Well I actually didn't, I heard Aura playing on a video and liked the song. After finding out it was from ARTPOP it made me curious about the album, prompting me to buy the album. Literally the best decision I've made. Though the tracks aren't as strong as Gagas past work they are still quality tracks and as a whole I do prefer this album. I find myself now with Gagas older albums, just listening to the charted singles (poker face, Judas etc.) But with ARTPOP, its full of underrated gems! The album makes me want to dance, party and just have fun!1. Aura - 9/10 - Great opener to the album, feels and sounds like a sequel to Telephone. I loved the chorus and "I killed my former and/ Left her in a trunk on highway 10" is one of the best album openers ever!2. Venus - 10/10 - This sounds like the Gaga I love! I feel as though this track is a homage to David Bowie, I love the futuristic sound of the song.3. G.U.Y. - 7/10 - Instant reminder of the Fame era. The lyrics are dominant and overpowering but it's a shame the music is actually quite boring.4. Sexxx Dreams - 1000/10 - I adore this track! At first I judged it on the title and thought I'd instantly hate it. But that chorus! I fell in love, the song is erotic and sexy and better than the likes of Nicki Minajs and Rihanna's attempts to sing about sex. This song has been on repeat!5. Jewels N' Drugs - Lady Gaga, T.I., Too $hort, Twista - 5/10 - There has to be a weak track on the album and it's Jewels an' Drugs. It sounds unfinished and the features don't sound like they're part of the song, it just feels as a whole unfinished.6. MANiCURE - 9/10 - Back to the real Gaga! As soon as you hear "Put some lipstick on," you know that Gaga's comfortably back in her ARTPOP element.7. Do What U Want - Lady Gaga, R. Kelly - 8/10 - Gagas best collaboration! The pulsing synth beat is spot on, and, much like "G.U.Y.," the lyrics play with sexual dominance but with a better beat! So far this album is very strong!8. ARTPOP - 6/10 - I did enjoy this track but it's in the wrong place. This album makes me want to dance but this track just feels like it drags and is quite boring.9. Swine - 1000/10 - My other favourite on the album! I cannot decide a favourite between this and Sexxx Dreams. One of the standout tracks of the whole album. When she sings "You're so disgusting" it really feels like she's firing all her rage at you.10. Donatella - 7/10 - "I'm blonde, I'm skinny, I'm rich, and I'm a little bit of a bitch." Same Gaga! Well except the blonde and rich part. This is a nice song, pretty straightforward, I couldn't see it being someone's favourite on the album but it's a fun song.11. Fashion! - 8/10 - Another homage to David Bowie. I love this track for exactly that. Though I'm certain the beat sounds like Madonna's Holiday. Anyway this track is great!12. Mary Jane Holland - 5/10 - Another track that feels unfinished, I feel as though there should have been a deluxe with this track part of that. I enjoyed it, just it's like it doesn't know what kind of song it is.13. Dope - 7/10 - Purely for Gaga's voice! But there's just something about this track that makes me keep returning to it.14. Gypsy - 7/10 - Very catchy, great beat. Reminds me of Bad Romance. Not a massive fan of the lyrics though.15. Applause - 7/10 - Okay, this was the first song I listened to off Artpop back in 2013 and made me decide I didn't want this album. But after listening to the album as a whole, I found myself enjoying this song more, it took four years to grow on me.Overall I have given this album 4 stars. I would have given it 4.5 but I can't and it isn't exactly 5 stars. Sexxx Dreams and Swine are two of my favourite songs from Gagas Career! I have not stopped repeating Sexxx Dreams since listening to the album. This album definitely is underrated and judged very harshly and I'm annoyed at myself for not listening to this back in 2013. If your contemplating buying this album, honestly I'd buy it and judge the album yourself. Though I don't think you'd resist dancing!
