I don't consider ARTPOP a flop. Yes, he came out when there were already enough pop stars and didn't suit some because of the lyrics. But for me, this is no less a gorgeous album than Fame or Chromatica. He shows Gaga from a side that looks like the real her. In addition, the album was released after the Lady suffered a hip injury and drug addiction. Fans should have been glad that Stephanie hadn't forgotten about them and returned with a gorgeous album. I like her work from the very first works, from friendship with Lina Morgana, from performances in clubs in New York. But ARTPOP has become integral to Gaga's work.
