ARTPOP the long awaited album by Lady Gaga. Where should we begin? Well, suppose track one "Aura". It begins with a guitar melody followed by a catchy percussion beat. Then comes Gaga's vocals and lyrics introducing what is to come on the album. It's clear that the break, although from a tour injury, allowed the Lady Gaga we all fell in love with when "Fame" was released suited her well.
Set aside the costumes, Lady Gaga can sing, write great music, and is original. The comparisons to artists before her should only come from her goal to create art in a new and different way. Now back to the album itself. Track two of "Venus" incorporates great vocals with great back up melodies. Introduces more of the subject matter ARTPOP is really about. The next track of "G.U.Y" is up for individual interpretation, but more about the give and take by men in women in relationships. "Sexxx Dreams" just dives lyrically into the subject, and basically does not hold back about the subject.
From past work such as "Fame Monster", collaborations with Lady Gaga is not new, and adds to her style. "Jewels 'N' Drugs" featuring T.I.,Too Short, Twista is brilliant, because their rhymes coincide with her vocals really well. Nice to bring back the fast paced rhymes from Twista. T.I. and Too Short don't disappoint either. "MANICURE" incorporates that Lady Gaga charm of upbeat vocals and music. However, it is not about your average manicure, just listen to the lyrics.
"Do What You Want" first of all brings an old school vibe to the album by R. Kelly's feature. The song has currently gained approval from radio and the masses as it has turned out to be a top hit. Check out their performance from Saturday Night Live. The give and take from Lady Gaga and R. Kelly meshes flawlessly. Then again the subject matter is more on the mature sense.
"ARTPOP" is an upbeat, yet the abnormal vibe of the song gets you shaking your head or any other body parts. By listening carefully, Lady Gaga's vocals work. Instead of the auto-tuned world we live in, you can tell the vocals are RAW. "Swine" well is an intelligent take on people being the pigs they are when it comes to art and sex, to be blunt. "Donatella" is an interesting song about the finer things in life, and well brings an accent to the album. "Fashion!" continues to tackle to the world of caring so much about appearance in society. What is your interpretation? The piano at the beginning of the song proves that Lady Gaga comes from an musician point of view.
"Mary Jane Holland" is a personal song from Lady Gaga. Perhaps her recent interview with BBC would better explain where she is coming from with the song.
Moving on to the last, but not least few songs on the album. "Dope" is a great song with the same vocal quality as the songs before. "Gypsy" continues on the theme of the eccentric vibe that suits Lady Gaga and the album well. It's interesting that "Applause" the mega hit off of the album, and first released single, is the last song on the album. However, it works after listening to the songs previously mentioned.
Congrats Lady Gaga on your hit album. You deserve some Applause for ARTPOP!
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