LoveandMagic 1,731 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Eh, it's certainly not my favorite, but I think it's a solid album. I think most people were upset with it because of three reasons: 1) it didn't quite gel with the original vision she spoke of (I think she wound up changing concepts half way through) 2) it uses a lot of pre-arrangements and 3) the error was kind of a mess and at many times lacked proper promo. Of course some are chart-wh*res and only care if something is super popular on billboard (mess at anyone that says she hasn't put out anything good in five years, for real?) because it's all about being on the popular band wagon and looking cool in front of shallow drones so they can feed their own pathetic ego (heaven forbid it's about the quality of the music). While I definitely think that's true of some of ARTPOP's detractors, I think a lot of people were genuinely disappointed at how the album turned out, and probably had very different expectations toward it that affected how they perceive the material. There's nothing wrong with not liking this album (or any of her others) but I definitely think that, objectively, it's at least an interesting listening. It was my favorite pop album of that year, and I still bop it in on occasion. And slightly off topic: I feel like we get these types of posts once a month. I can understand being upset that some might not appreciate your favorite album, but 1) always consider the source (do you see eye to eye musically? are they one of these shallow stans that only care for radio slayage and having their faves praised by fickle classmates? are they the type of bitter persons that can't stand seeing others enjoy what they hate and have to constantly trash it and downplay any success to try and convince others to follow their tastes), and 2) how do YOU feel about the material? YOU are the one that paid money for it. YOU are the one that watched the videos. Was it worth YOUR time and money? Did it move YOU? Inspire YOU? Has YOUR opinion changed? I love Elton John, but **** him! I respect him, his legendary status, and his opinion as a person, and he is certainly entitled to it. But he isn't YOU. YOU have your own journey, your own life experiences, all that crafted your own personality and individual TASTE. And that's what makes you special. TASTE. Whether I or anyone else agrees or disagrees, who f*ing cares? And who f*ing cares about some dumbass blogger that needs clickbait, or some schoolmates that will drop an artist the moment she turns 35 and is no longer labeled a pop GIRL. Focus on what's important. It's music. It's meant to express, move, motivate, and/or entertain. Did that happen for you? If so, then it's a good album. For YOU. And that's really all that matters. Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show. I should really just relax." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sia 314 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 those monster's who say "ARTPOP" was bad but you were boping to it in 2013 Don't be insecure if you heart is pure, you're still good to me if you're a bad kid baby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadonnaGaga577 5 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What kind of good friend tells the press publicly that he didn't like something about your work? This is another of many examples of why I have never cared for Elton John. My dislike for him predates Lady Gaga. She is the god mother of his kids, yet he tells the press he didn't like one of her albums? Yes, he is entitled to his opinion, but some things are best kept to yourself. Now if they both talked on the phone together and he told her straight up, "Hey Gaga, I really didn't care for ARTPOP" - that's one thing, and more than likely did that as well - but I just think it's very tacky and very unfriend like to share that with the media as well. I know that if I was famous and one of my so called friends told the press they didn't like an album or movie that I did, I would NOT consider that person a friend. I do think Elton John has great admiration and love for Gaga, but there is also a hint of jealousy I get from him as well. If I was Gaga, I would distance myself as far away from him as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenli 826 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 1 hour ago, MadonnaGaga577 said: What kind of good friend tells the press publicly that he didn't like something about your work? This is another of many examples of why I have never cared for Elton John. My dislike for him predates Lady Gaga. She is the god mother of his kids, yet he tells the press he didn't like one of her albums? Yes, he is entitled to his opinion, but some things are best kept to yourself. Now if they both talked on the phone together and he told her straight up, "Hey Gaga, I really didn't care for ARTPOP" - that's one thing, and more than likely did that as well - but I just think it's very tacky and very unfriend like to share that with the media as well. I know that if I was famous and one of my so called friends told the press they didn't like an album or movie that I did, I would NOT consider that person a friend. I do think Elton John has great admiration and love for Gaga, but there is also a hint of jealousy I get from him as well. If I was Gaga, I would distance myself as far away from him as possible. Why would he be jealous of Gaga? I think being blunt is just part of his personality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ahhh... I just can't... I still listen to ARTPOP everyday... since it's release in 2013... it's now 2016. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yves 1,891 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 There are facts and opinions. This is an example of a fact. ARTPOP is a bad album. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopBitch 1,218 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 On 1/25/2016 at 5:47 PM, MadonnaGaga577 said: What kind of good friend tells the press publicly that he didn't like something about your work? This is another of many examples of why I have never cared for Elton John. My dislike for him predates Lady Gaga. She is the god mother of his kids, yet he tells the press he didn't like one of her albums? Yes, he is entitled to his opinion, but some things are best kept to yourself. Now if they both talked on the phone together and he told her straight up, "Hey Gaga, I really didn't care for ARTPOP" - that's one thing, and more than likely did that as well - but I just think it's very tacky and very unfriend like to share that with the media as well. I know that if I was famous and one of my so called friends told the press they didn't like an album or movie that I did, I would NOT consider that person a friend. I do think Elton John has great admiration and love for Gaga, but there is also a hint of jealousy I get from him as well. If I was Gaga, I would distance myself as far away from him as possible. Especially considering he has put out many lackluster albums the last couple of decades not matching the greatness of his earlier music.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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