I'm saying this cause too many people rank The Fame lower than ARTPOP or claim ARTPOP is one of Gaga's better albums.
Sure I like some songs from ARTPOP, but as an album, it's a mess. The Fame also has some of her best songs in her discography.
The Fame has a very consistent synth pop sound from start to finish. It's a concept album that knows what it is without trying to be anything other than a fun pop album. It's got a better ballad, better collaborations, it has a retro 80s sound