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Originally posted by Kworb
All things considered the ARTPOP and BEYONCÉ eras were equally successful (Gaga slight lead in singles and Pepcé slight lead in albums) so it makes no sense for one to hide behind the other.

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No one but stans knows the exact numbers. It's the overall perception that matters.
Beyonce: no hype, shocker release that made positive headlines, delivered acclaimed album that sold a lot + great videos; legacy cemented
Gaga: panned album that was crushed by Katy Perry and flopped; flash in the pan perception cemented