• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

Lady Gaga ARTPOP |OT| It could mean anything

Status
Not open for further replies.
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

Member
It's hilarious how people can't actually put the effort in to researching their sources. The Examiner, when it comes to Gaga, is not a reliable source at all. Didn't any of you learn basic critical appraisal techniques in school? :biblio:

Anyway, the album just went platinum in Canada and Gaga is serving up some Stevie Nicks realness as she accepts her award.

1456643_10152105459574574_2090488240_n.jpg
Click to expand...
 
E

enigmatic_alex44

Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
Nemesis_ said:
It's hilarious how people can't actually put the effort in to researching their sources. The Examiner, when it comes to Gaga, is not a reliable source at all. Didn't any of you learn basic critical appraisal techniques in school? :biblio:

Anyway, the album just went platinum in Canada and Gaga is serving up some Stevie Nicks realness as she accepts her award.
Click to expand...

saw that on her facebook. Gaga lookin' gorge <3 Sent her some love! (I'm in Canada)
 
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

Member
Could someone PLEASE post the EXAMINER sourced news article AGAIN?

Anyway, she did a good interview with MSN Canada.

http://ladygaganow.net/?p=12462

The video for Do What U Want is "longer than usual" and features R. Kelly. Gaga said it was powerful.

She also confirmed that Trakstar will be added to the app in a few months and will allow you to use all the stems from the ARTPOP album to create new songs and music. GagaTV will allow her to directly send videos and new music to the users of the app.

She also said the tour is going to be a "rollercoaster through her life" and "explosive and fun".

She talked about maybe putting out an "Act 2" of ARTPOP before she tours. She was originally going to split the album between more commercial tracks and more experimental tracks but that's not the case anymore.
 
T

tmarques

Member
OtachiSlattern said:
Gaga already confirmed on LM.com that the article is fake, so...
Click to expand...

Well, duh. Who'd spend 25 million bucks to market ANY album that isn't called Thriller?

That said, what's the best place to watch the meltdown now that the album has... underperformed? I'm particularly interested in Madonna fans gloating, the feud with Kate Perry fans just isn't as entertaining.
 
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

Member
Yeah I really can't get behind Jewels and Drugs. It's not really her song, it just feels like she's featuring on it. It's odd. She needs to own something if she's going to start dipping into other genres.
 
O

OtachiSlattern

Neo Member
tmarques said:
Well, duh. Who'd spend 25 million bucks to market ANY album that isn't called Thriller?

That said, what's the best place to watch the meltdown now that the album has... underperformed? I'm particularly interested in Madonna fans gloating, the feud with Kate Perry fans just isn't as entertaining.
Click to expand...

Said it because people kept repeatedly posting the article to drag her.

And probably twitter.
 
R

Rocket Punch

Member
Bloomber Business Week said:
Interscope Records (VIV:FP) spent about $25 million promoting the album, culminating in an over-the-top &#8220;artRave&#8221; event at Brooklyn&#8217;s Navy Yard on the night of ARTPOP&#8216;s Nov. 11 release.

Despite all the fanfare, ARTPOP isn&#8217;t selling. The album sold just over 250,000 copies in its first week, putting it behind Katy Perry&#8217;s Prism (286,000 copies) and Miley Cyrus&#8217; Bangerz (270,000 copies)&#8212;far below the expected 350,000 sales touted before its release.
Click to expand...

Is this fake also fellow monsters??

For contrast: Madonna's own MDNA album sold 359,000 copies during its debut week last year.

photo.jpg

#PRAYINGFORGAGA
 
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

Member
Did you literally just post a link to yet another copy-paste-edit of the Examiner article and ask us if it were fake?

And yes, MDNA did sell more. It was also on sale following a Superbowl performance and copies of that shitheap were attached to every concert ticket sale which also bloated her sales (I won't deny BTW was also artificially inflated but you brought up MDNA). Which, when considering a legacy act like Madonna, works more so in her favour. Especially since the biggest criticism of the MDNA tours were......MDNA.

PY3Dj9G.png
 
R

Rocket Punch

Member
Sis, I even highlighted the sales figures for you. Are the sales figures for Katy Perry&#8217;s Prism (286,000 copies) and Miley Cyrus&#8217; Bangerz (270,000 copies) also fake???

Oh that's right. Monsters will continue to live in their own monster world where fantasy and reality are one and the same, much like their fave.
 
Nemesis_

Nemesis_

Member
Rocket Punch said:
Sis, I even highlighted the sales figures for you. Are the sales figures for Katy Perry’s Prism (286,000 copies) and Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz (270,000 copies) also fake???

Oh that's right. Monsters will continue to live in their own monster world where fantasy and reality are one and the same, much like their fave.
Click to expand...

I didn't debate the sales but I thought you were talking about the article hence why you linked it :/
 
C

Canadian Psycho

Banned
Let's get this out of the way: Manicure, Jewels & Drugs and Dope are practically unlistenable (Dope definitely is).

That being said, this is another downright addictive synth pop album from Lady Gaga. I was disappointed upon my first few listens, but when it clicked, it clicked big time. I must have listened to the album 50 times already, lol - and I'm not even a pop music "connoisseur", far from it: my tastes range from power metal (Iced Earth, Rage, Grave Digger, Helloween) to classic rock/prog (post-folk period Dylan, Macca, Kansas, Roxy Music, Genesis), Radiohead and video game music (old school Castlevania/Ys/Mega Man/Ninja Gaiden/Tecno Soft), though I have had a few Michael Jackson phases over the years.

Moving along, here are my song rankings, from best to worst:

1. Applause (I'm surprised this isn't more appreciated by GaGAF: it's a cracking song!)
2. G.U.Y

3. Donatella
4. Venus
5. Aura (did a 180 on that one: hated it at first, now I love it)
6. Mary Jane Holland

7. Gypsy (maybe a bit generic sounding, but saved by the nice "I'mimimimim a gypsy" part)
8. Do What U Want (not a good single choice + R.Kelly brings it down a bit (I'm not a big R&B fan))
9. Artpop
10. Fashion! (her delivery is actually reminiscent of Bowie on that one; don't hear it in Venus like others have mentioned though)
11. Swine

12. Sexxx Dreams (listenable but nothing special; many in this thread seem to love it, but I don't get why (yet?))

13. Jewels & Drugs (HATE modern rap, though FWIW Too $hort used to be one of my faves in his Shorty The Pimp/Get In Where You Fit In/Cock Tales days)
14. Manicure (annoying as hell...)
15. Dope (boring/faux-emotional as hell...)

P.S. The bottom three songs join Teeth, Brown Eyes, Speechless and You and I as the only songs of hers I profoundly dislike.
 
Sorcerer

Sorcerer

Member
I think the version of Sexxx Dreams from the Itunes festival was much better than the one on the album.

I don't like chorus on the album, its too busy.
 
S

Sibylus

Banned
My first impressions are definitely mixed, nothing quite gripped me on a first listen like her previous albums (Gypsy came closest). It might be a slow grower, but at this point it hasn't left as positive an impression as even Born This Way, feels like even more of a whimsical grab bag.
 
S

Soulscribe

Member
Sorcerer said:
I think the version of Sexxx Dreams from the Itunes festival was much better than the one on the album.

I don't like chorus on the album, its too busy.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I think the first two choruses in the studio version should have been less busy like the live one, and then the final chorus brings in the layered vocals. Honestly that's the only major disappointment to me as far as the Swinefest songs go.

Alrus said:
So does Rocket Punch posts about anything but hating Gaga? It's borderline creepy...
Click to expand...

Pretty sure she's on Madonna's payroll.
 
H

Hours Left

Member
Artpop is definitely the best song on Artpop.

Honorable mentions...
-Applause
-Donatella
-G.U.Y.
-Swine
-Venus

Jewels n' Drugs and Dope are not my thing at all.
 
R

royalan

Member
Jewels n Drugs, ARTPOP and Fashion! are the only tracks from ARTPOP that have persisted as songs I'll regularly listen to.

Jewels n Drugs is a marvelous throwback to Gaga's meager beginnings in this industry as a hook girl. That GAF doesn't understand it is testament to its greatness. Long Live Jewels n' Drugs!
 
G

Gvaz

Banned
It's either Mary Jane Holland or Donatella or GUY for the best songs on the album.

Artpop is good, and Applause is good but gypsy sucks, jewels n drugs sucks, sexxx dreams is ok, swine is ok, aura is ok, fashion sucks, dope is terrible, venus is really good but not quite as good as those 3, do what you want meh, manicure meh
 
Cypher

Cypher

Member
1463574_10152143091724574_1251789785_n.jpg


Lady Gaga's "artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball" 2014 Announced!

- 2014 North American Concert Dates Confirmed, Tickets Go On Sale Starting Dec. 9 -

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the top global touring acts of our time, having sold nearly 4 million tickets during her first three tours, Lady Gaga is hitting the road in support of her new album ARTPOP.

Live Nation Global Touring announced today that Lady Gaga's artRave: The ARTPOP Ball will begin May 4 in Ft. Lauderdale. The tour will include several cities that have not hosted Lady Gaga before as well as cities that missed her tour earlier this year following a hip injury, which forced her to cancel. The announcement of artRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour follows the immediate sell-out of a historic residency at NYC's Roseland Ballroom from March 28 - April 7, 2014. Lady Gaga will perform the final seven shows at the venue before it closes down forever, and simultaneously set the record for the most consecutive shows by any artist at the Roseland. Tickets for artRave: The ARTPOP Ball will go on sale beginning Monday, Dec. 9, 2013.

Littlemonsters.com members will have first access to tickets. Members who RSVP to the event listings for the shows they wish to attend within LittleMonsters.com will be provided a unique code and may order online while quantities last. For all shows going on sale on December 9(th) , members will be able to purchase tickets starting Tuesday, December 3(rd) at 2:00 p.m. through Thursday, December 5(th) . For the shows going on sale December 16(th) members will be able to purchase tickets starting Tuesday, December 10th through Thursday, December 10th. There will be a ticket limit of four (4) per member.

Citi is the official credit card of the Lady Gaga's artRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10:00 a.m. through Citi's Private Pass Program. For complete presale details, visit: www.citiprivatepass.com.

Tickets for artRave: The ARTPOP Ball will go on sale starting Monday, Dec. 9 at 10:00 a.m. General Admission floor tickets are $85.00. Reserved seating also available for $35.00, $49.50, $85.00 and $200.00 (plus applicable service fees). Tickets on sale at www.livenation.com.

artRave: The ARTPOP Ball is produced by Live Nation Global Touring.

Lady Gaga artRave: The ARTPOP Ball

May 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center On sale Dec. 16
May 6 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena On sale Dec. 16
May 8 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center On sale Dec. 16
May 10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun On sale Dec. 16
May 12 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center On sale Dec. 9
May 13 New York, NY Madison Square Garden On sale Dec. 16
May 15 Washington, DC Verizon Center On sale Dec. 9
May 18 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena On sale Dec. 16
May 20 St. Paul, MN Xcel Entergy Center On sale Dec. 16
May 22 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre On sale Dec. 9
May 25 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome On sale Dec. 9
May 26 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place On sale Dec. 9
May 28 Seattle, WA Key Arena On sale Dec. 16
May 30 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena On sale Dec. 9

June 2 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena On sale Dec. 16
June 3 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose On sale Dec. 9
June 30 Boston, MA TD Garden On sale Dec. 16

July 2 Montreal, QC Bell Centre On sale Dec. 9
July 9 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre On sale Dec. 9
July 11 Chicago, IL United Center On sale Dec. 9
July 14 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center On sale Dec. 16
July 16 Houston, TX Toyota Center On sale Dec. 16
July 17 Dallas, TX American Airlines On sale Dec. 16
Center
July 19 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena On sale Dec. 9
July 21 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center On sale Dec. 9

Itinerary subject to change.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.ladygaga.com &
www.livenation.com

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors. Follow us @twitter.com/LiveNationInc

SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment

/CONTACT: For Lady Gaga Press Inquiries: Amanda Silverman, 42 West, [email protected], For to Interscope Geffen A&M, contact: Dennis Dennehy, [email protected], For Live Nation, contact Jacqueline Peterson, [email protected]

/Web site: http://www.livenation.com/investors
 
O

Ollie Pooch

In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
She seriously needs a new graphic designer. I volunteer myself, and I guarantee no drop shadows or bad typography.
 
B

bob_arctor

Tough_Smooth
Good thing I checked this thread, was just about to get tix for the Roseland Ballroom. I love the venue and the performances there will definitely be more intimate (and boozy) but I'm going to try and go to the MSG one instead since I can take my daughter with me.
 
Weapxn

Weapxn

Mikkelsexual
I'm going to the final Roseland Ballroom show. I'd love to go to MSG again -- I saw the Monster Ball there -- but I don't want to pay for two sets of tickets.
 
S

Soulscribe

Member
Wow, finally some reasonable ticket prices!

I'll be going to the San Antonio show, $85 reserved. Hopefully the seating isn't shit. Can't wait!!!
 
M

Matt_

World's #1 One Direction Fan: Everyone else in the room can see it, everyone else but you~~~
I am going to HAVE to get tickets to this. Missed her last couple of concerts but I have a feeling this will be next level
 
B

bob_arctor

Tough_Smooth
Weapxn said:
I'm going to the final Roseland Ballroom show. I'd love to go to MSG again -- I saw the Monster Ball there -- but I don't want to pay for two sets of tickets.
Click to expand...

Yeah...still think I'm going to one of the Roseland Ballroom shows. Two of my older friends are going and keep trying to convince me (though it doesn't take much, really). Would love to be there for the final show but they got tix to what used to be the final one before they added more.
 
D

Dr. Malik

FlatAss_
Matt_ said:
I am going to HAVE to get tickets to this. Missed her last couple of concerts but I have a feeling this will be next level
Click to expand...
Nah I'm getting massive budget cut teas from this tour especially with the price tickets
and the poster
. Don't expect another castle
 
S

Soulscribe

Member
Marius_ said:
Nah I'm getting massive budget cut teas from this tour especially with the price tickets
and the poster
. Don't expect another castle
Click to expand...

The Born This Way Ball looked low-budget though. The castle was huge but it looked like some barren abandoned mansion.

This should be cool though. I'm imagining Koons sculptures everywhere ala ArtRAVE.
 
M

Matt_

World's #1 One Direction Fan: Everyone else in the room can see it, everyone else but you~~~
Marius_ said:
Nah I'm getting massive budget cut teas from this tour especially with the price tickets
and the poster
. Don't expect another castle
Click to expand...

Kinda getting the same teas tbh, but I think she will make the most of it. The ARTrave promo show she did was great and it didn't look that high budget.

What size places is she booking? Same as last tour?
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

Linkin Park may be Reuniting
5 6 7 8 9
443
22K
N0S replied
Korean Netflix Show Review: Mr Plankton *SPOILERS*
12
16K
near replied
The Witcher 4 NPCs will offer a "more immersive experience" than other CD Projekt games: "We are trying to push the bar here"
News 2
50
2K
R6Rider replied
Trails through Daybreak II |OT| Caught up yet?
|OT| 2
63
2K
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt replied
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 is live, huge patch notes!
2
66
7K
Cyberpunkd replied
Top Bottom