^ I actually do agree that Joanne had fared better amongst a more middling audience rather than the gays. Artpop was reviled by most publications, and the lashings she received went on for months. But it was relatively praised on here (before people took notice of the #s)
Don't get me wrong - the album is hardly setting the charts on fire. But I've actually heard people in real life praising her for Carpool Karaoke/liking MR. No one breathed a word about her during Artpop era, even with Applause being a hit and DWUW being a moderate success. Her public perception is just a lot better now
