Just how "unique" and "experimental" is ARTPOP?

[Moebius 8,965]

I just wanted to hear your opinions on this subject; it's been quite controversial  Any examples of it's experimentalism? 

 keep in mind this is just about the album and not the performances or outfits

discuss  

[Modern Ecstacy 3,871]

I think ARTPOP was quite experimental at some points. The one track that comes to mind is Aura. Its such an eccentric, bold, and strange song. Its very different. I love it

 

[Guest]

smart lyrics with great metaphors wrapped up in a very pop/ edm production 

 

[donutellha 13,819]

Personally, I'm not sure if the music in itself was "anti-trendy", but it was experimental in the sense of the trends at the time (trap, crazily processed vocals, loud production). I guess in the sense of pop girls changing their music to be calmer (ex: Shake it off, roar), it stood out like a sore thumb.

The lyrics were also a bit harsh on the average consumer, especially in Applause and Venus where if you werent an avid fan or art expert, references would fly over your head.

Also the lack of cohesiveness. ARTPOP was driven to show range for Gaga: funk, electronic, trap, melodic.

[Aced 538]

her best album

cant even argue about that

 

im waiting for the day anybody else in the popindustry dares to release an album even sligthly similar to AP

[911 16,707]

ARTGOD slayed every performance, cause ARTGOD slays 

 

Sometimes some performances were over the top, but at least every Outfit was pure fire

[HausofLenis 734]

it's unique and experimental until Dope 

[Panchecco 17,627]

the theme and concept it's very unique and experimental 

the music not so much execpt maybe the title track 

[Damon 10,904]

Its not even close to be experimental  the song that gets close to that are the title track and dope imo

The rest its just normal edm, nothing we hadnt heard before

[Aced 538]

8 minutes ago, Mars Spider said:

Its not even close to be experimental  the song that gets close to that are the title track and dope imo

The rest its just normal edm, nothing we hadnt heard before

name 1 song that is similar to swine/aura/mary jane holland.

and dont come to me with kink by infected mushroom. i know that she sampled it

[GypsyBabe 22,836]

ARTPOP is definitely "that" album that is very interesting, different, questionable and confusing in a lot of ways. Its an artists album that gains praise over time and slowly becomes more loved. It's like Fleetwood Mac's Tusk album. Kind of bizarre and extra, but easily their most interesting and intellectual work. 

In twenty years this will be considered one of her best albums. 

[Decodekid 28,229]

ARTPOP is so unique, so Gaga. I might be off topic but imo is the "Gagaest" album ever

[Bear 7,515]

Venus has a weird structure which makes it unique. Aura definitely has experimental elements to it. ARTPOP (the song) also stands out as something different.

The rest is relatively standard. 

[ComeToMama 4,351]

I dont think you can encompass ARTPOPs experimentalism with just the music. The entire project (album, outfits, themes, performances, videos, etc) are what make ARTPOP what it is. The whole era is a very expressive clusterfukk of music art and personality. With that being said, I think its very experimental and unique. She did so much that era that was very extravagant. Or atleast she had many extravagant ideas that should have been executed.

[Head Empty 25,122]

13 minutes ago, HausofLenis said:

it's unique and experimental until Dope 

That instrumental is pure gold though. Say what you want about the vocals or the lyrics, but the production on Dope is one of Gaga's best. The way those synths work together to accentuate her performance is amazing - and experimental in it's own way. Very simplistic and raw, yet very bold and electronic at the same time.