Artpop was reviewed by music judges.
Artpop . The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics , but was commercially successful , debuting at number one on the United States Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 258,000 copies , becoming Gaga 's second consecutive number-one record in the United States and selling 757,000 copies . It was included in several year-end lists by music critics and publications . Artpop (song) . `` Artpop '' received mixed reviews from critics who praised the low-key composition of the song compared to other tracks on the album , but panned the lyrics and the dated production .