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LADY GAGA - ARTPOP
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Artpop
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2014 Pop / Dance LP Re-issued on 2x12" LP In Gatefold Sleeve & Includes Free Download Code For The LP
If Born This Way was made for the Little Monsters, its 2013 sequel ARTPOP was made for the world. Lady Gaga has grand designs for her third album, to pull a "reverse Warhol," which presumably means she wants to channel high art into pop instead of pop into high art, but it's a little difficult to discern Gaga's intent, either in this statement or ARTPOP as a whole. Willfully existing simply on the surface, a surface that perhaps (or perhaps not) signifies a greater depth, ARTPOP is teasingly garish, its bright colors and brittle beats attacking with glee, the emphasis always on big, pulsating beats, shattered reflections, and sound cascading over song in every instance. Inevitably, this emphasis on production means the pop in ARTPOP winds up diminished; perhaps it's "pop" in the pop-art sense, as it's shamelessly intentionally populist, but as pop music it's stiff, relying not on hooks in either its melody or rhythm, but rather a full-on glitz blitz that can dazzle as often as it tires. Lost in her self-generated mythos, Gaga doesn't much care whether her music sticks as long as she's not ignored -- even such seemingly soul-baring moments as the single-spotlight showcase "Dope" aren't confessional so much as gear shifts designed to capture attention -- and ARTPOP continually demands attention as it eschews the notion of love, right down to how all the sex songs deliberately separate the body from the soul. This isn't limited to Gaga's exhortation to R. Kelly to "do what you want with my body" on "Do What U Want," either. At times -- particularly through the album's first half -- ARTPOP is a non-stop erotic cabaret, Gaga contorting herself to fulfill any desire, switching roles between a guy and a girl, and a bottom and a top, her ambidextrous sexuality signaling power, not sensuality. This same arrogance glides her through songs about style -- the ludicrous "Donatella," a tribute to Versace that borders on character assassination; "Fashion!," which isn't a David Bowie cover, no matter how much it longs to be -- and through the songs about drugs, a cycle that takes her toward a concluding coda where Gaga stands resplendent in the applause. The concept is artful and logical, yet ARTPOP never insinuates or settles in the subconscious; it always assaults, determined to make an impression even when all it has to say is that it doesn't have much to say.
If Born This Way was made for the Little Monsters, its 2013 sequel ARTPOP was made for the world. Lady Gaga has grand designs for her third album, to pull a "reverse Warhol," which presumably means she wants to channel high art into pop instead of pop into high art, but it's a little difficult to discern Gaga's intent, either in this statement or ARTPOP as a whole. Willfully existing simply on the surface, a surface that perhaps (or perhaps not) signifies a greater depth, ARTPOP is teasingly garish, its bright colors and brittle beats attacking with glee, the emphasis always on big, pulsating beats, shattered reflections, and sound cascading over song in every instance. Inevitably, this emphasis on production means the pop in ARTPOP winds up diminished; perhaps it's "pop" in the pop-art sense, as it's shamelessly intentionally populist, but as pop music it's stiff, relying not on hooks in either its melody or rhythm, but rather a full-on glitz blitz that can dazzle as often as it tires. Lost in her self-generated mythos, Gaga doesn't much care whether her music sticks as long as she's not ignored -- even such seemingly soul-baring moments as the single-spotlight showcase "Dope" aren't confessional so much as gear shifts designed to capture attention -- and ARTPOP continually demands attention as it eschews the notion of love, right down to how all the sex songs deliberately separate the body from the soul. This isn't limited to Gaga's exhortation to R. Kelly to "do what you want with my body" on "Do What U Want," either. At times -- particularly through the album's first half -- ARTPOP is a non-stop erotic cabaret, Gaga contorting herself to fulfill any desire, switching roles between a guy and a girl, and a bottom and a top, her ambidextrous sexuality signaling power, not sensuality. This same arrogance glides her through songs about style -- the ludicrous "Donatella," a tribute to Versace that borders on character assassination; "Fashion!," which isn't a David Bowie cover, no matter how much it longs to be -- and through the songs about drugs, a cycle that takes her toward a concluding coda where Gaga stands resplendent in the applause. The concept is artful and logical, yet ARTPOP never insinuates or settles in the subconscious; it always assaults, determined to make an impression even when all it has to say is that it doesn't have much to say.
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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born 28 March 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image changes and musical versatility and is considered an influential figure in popular music. With estimated sales of 124 million records, she is among the best-selling music artists of all time. Publications such as Billboard and Rolling Stone have included her in lists of significant artists.
After signing with Interscope Records in 2007, Gaga gained international recognition with her debut album, "The Fame" (2008), and its reissue, "The Fame Monster" (2009). The albums produced several commercially successful singles, including "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Bad Romance", each achieving high sales in the United States. Her second studio album, "Born This Way" (2011), incorporated elements of electronic rock and techno-pop and sold 1.1 million copies in its first week in the United States. The title track was a top-selling song on the iTunes Store at the time of its release. Her third album, "Artpop" (2013), was influenced by electronic dance music. She later collaborated with Tony Bennett on the jazz album "Cheek to Cheek" (2014) and released the soft rock-oriented album "Joanne" (2016).
Gaga has also pursued acting, appearing in the miniseries "American Horror Story: Hotel" (2015–2016) and the films "A Star Is Born" (2018) and "House of Gucci" (2021). Her work on the "A Star Is Born" soundtrack included the single "Shallow", which achieved chart success. She received awards recognising her performances, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award in a single year. She returned to pop music with "Chromatica" (2020) and "Mayhem" (2025), which included the singles "Rain on Me" and "Die with a Smile". Gaga also continued exploring jazz with "Love for Sale" (2021), her second album with Bennett, and contributed to the soundtrack "Harlequin" (2024).
Gaga has achieved seven number-one albums and six number-one singles on the US Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts. She holds the record for the most-attended concert by a woman and is the only female artist with four singles selling at least 10 million copies worldwide. She was the highest-paid female musician in 2011 and has received numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards, 22 MTV Video Music Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Sports Emmy Award, and recognition from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her philanthropic work focuses on mental health and LGBTQ rights. Gaga is also involved in business ventures, including the vegan cosmetics brand Haus Labs and the non-profit Born This Way Foundation, which supports the well-being of young people.
Studio albums
The Fame (2008)
Born This Way (2011)
Artpop (2013)
Joanne (2016)
Chromatica (2020)
Mayhem (2025) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.