But I can't openly admit this while Gaga is still a "pop" girl. She needs to be converted to an indie artist (like Bey!) so I can enjoy her flop music free of stigma and guilt for its underperformance.
I really like "G.U.Y." but it sounds too much like "LoveGame" ... she's a bit of a one-trick pony. I don't hear any real standout singles on Artpop or any potential singles that don't sound like cruder versions of singles she released before. I would go with "Manicure" to close the era and then start over.