Okay, after I'm finally un-banned, I can post my ratings and short reviews for each song. I've been listening to this non-stop for the past three days, and I feel out of the world.
1. Aura -
7.5/10
It was a bad idea to overplay this before the album drops (leaks, in this case), thinking the studio version would sound different. Anyway, I still love the chorus and the changes in the first and (part of the) second verse.
2. Venus -
9.5/10
Flawless track. Can't believe I didn't love it that much from the first listen. Can't stop playing it now.
3. G.U.Y -
9.5/10
Lord. This song is just.. magnificent. The intro, the bridge, everything. My favorite part is the outro. When I hear the 'Nein, Zedd!' part, I blast the volume up and freak out. Perfect.
4. Sexxx Dreams -
10/10
After hearing a few LQ snippets a few weeks ago, I thought the studio version would not be as good as the Swinefest version, but I can say that I just love how she sounds. The adds in the chorus are f-cking amazing as well. Total bop.
5. Jewels N' Drugs -
8.5/10
I wasn't sure about that one when she played it at the Swinefest, but then the T.I. verse 'leaked' and I loved how it sounds. Now when I heard it full HQ, I loved the production and Gaga's vocals are really cool. I don't like that they put Twista's verse on the DJWS trap, but nvm.
6. MANiCURE -
10/10
I love the flow in this one. Can't get it out of my head. It was my instant favorite out of all the songs she did at the Swinefest. The new post-chorus is amazing, and I love the outro as well.
7. Do What U Want -
8/10
Cute song, but the most of the other tracks kinda overshadow it. Can't wait to see the video for it and I hope it smashes.
8. ARTPOP -
8.5/10
I was disappointed when she performed this one at the fest, because I thought it would be more energetic, but I loved it after a few listens. The studio version is cool, but I miss the Hee-hee's in the final chorus, and the ones that are in the second verse are too quiet. Very good overall.
9. Swine -
8.5/10
I overplayed the leaked version so I didn't enjoy it as much when I first heard the whole album, but I play it all the time now. The drop makes it so special and cool, it's great.
10. Donatella -
7/10
Didn't like this at first listen - could barely remember it. But it's a cute bop, the drop after the 2nd verse and at the end is SO good. I don't get the spray tan lyrics, however.
11. Fashion! -
6/10
Maybe the only filler on the album. It's nothing special to me, it kinda reminds me like 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk. I am loving it more and more now, though. Will.i.am.'s French sounds tacky.
12. Mary Jane Holland -
9.5/10
YAAAAAAAS! I didn't listen to the snippet of it, because I expected so much from it and it's (almost) everything I expected it to be. Awesome song, the bridge is flawless. I love the outro as well.
13. Dope -
9/10
Probably the best Gaga ballad. I love its rawness. The first line sounds a bit shaky ('Cork's off, it's on). Overall very moving.
14. Gypsy -
8.5/10
People really seem to love this one. It's very catchy and very emotional because of its lyrics. The tempo reminds me of 'Hair'.
15. Applause -
8/10
Definitely doesn't fit the theme of the album, I adore it (I played it over 650 times since its release), but it seems like a bonus track now that we have the whole album. Very good song, however.
Overall, my favorite Gaga album. It's hard to believe that we finally have it after all this anticipation.
She did a real step up from her previous albums with ARTPOP. I'm so proud of her. That's exactly what I wanted to hear from this album. Thank you, Gaga.
ARTPOP - 8.6/10
I think the video will be out by AMAs hopefully.
