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  1. May 29, 2011
    9
    Other than "Born This Way", which is way too similar to Madonna's 1989 single "Express Yourself", every song is fantastic. "Judas" and "The Edge of Glory" are brilliant.
  2. Apr 23, 2012
    7
    I have always been thinking that Lady Gaga is one of the most overrated artists of all time and this album is the proof of it. She was beyond pretentious at saying this was going to be the album of the decade, the lead single is her worst single in her entire discography, and then she obviously picked the wrong singles. Even though it has some some of her best works like "GovernmentI have always been thinking that Lady Gaga is one of the most overrated artists of all time and this album is the proof of it. She was beyond pretentious at saying this was going to be the album of the decade, the lead single is her worst single in her entire discography, and then she obviously picked the wrong singles. Even though it has some some of her best works like "Government Hooker" and "Sheibe". It's, out of her three albums, her least good, if it's a nice characteristic. Expand
  3. Mar 24, 2012
    8
    Almost a year after the release of "Born This Way" it is a good moment to re-analyze the sophomore effort (not counting "The Fame Monster") of one of the world's biggest pop stars. When the lead single of this album ("Born This Way") was released, it was clear that this would be a very polarising record. GaGa was on top of the world after a very successful (and really good) first effort:Almost a year after the release of "Born This Way" it is a good moment to re-analyze the sophomore effort (not counting "The Fame Monster") of one of the world's biggest pop stars. When the lead single of this album ("Born This Way") was released, it was clear that this would be a very polarising record. GaGa was on top of the world after a very successful (and really good) first effort: "The Fame (Monster)". The expectations were very high, and her interviews and tweets were really creating a hype bubble that was really difficult to control. That probably was her biggest mistake. "Born This Way" is a good album, but it is also extremely pretentious, and it doesn't really fit (except for some songs) into the actual pop scene. She was just leading herself into a disaster, because it was impossible to full-fill the massive expectations she was creating. That led to incredible first week numbers (1 million albums US, 2 million albums worldwide), but a quite regular chart maintenance. Nonetheless, this shouldn't blur our vision of the album. "Born This Way" was a risk, an act of self expression, and a different approach to mainstream music with some really great songs: "The Edge of Glory" stands as one of the best songs of her career, with an incredible saxophone performance by Clarence Clemons, "Born This Way" is a 80's-dancey inspirational record, unfairly shadowed for certain comparisons with "Express Yourself", and "Heavy Metal Lover" is a sexy, heavy, electronic masterpiece that sould have not have remained as an album track, to name a few. The album also exposes her songwriting skills on songs like "Highway Unicorn" or "Bad Kids". Her Bruce Springsteen-ish, 80's inspired sound was refreshing for today's pop, even if she still relied on dancey beats that could make her fit into mainstream radio. I feel like the album deserved a biggest success (even if it was the second best-seller album of 2011), and it could have got it with a better singles treatment. The only downside of the album if the sometimes messy production of Garibay, which I ignore if was intentional, but should be reviewed.

    Highlights: Scheisse, The Edge of Glory, Heavy Metal Lover
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  4. Jun 17, 2018
    8
    /Born This Way/
    1-Marry The Night - 10/10
    2-Born This Way - 10/10 3-Government Hooker - 6/10 4-Judas - 10/10 5-Americano - 4/10 6-Hair - 9/10 7-Schieße - 10/10 8-Bloody Mary - 8/10 9-Black Jesus + Amen Fashion - 10/10 10-Bad Kids - 7/10 11-Fashion Of His Love - 7/10 12-Highway Unicorn (Road To Love) - 5/10 13-Heavy Metal Lover - 8/10 14-Electric Chapel - 6/10 15-The Queen -
    /Born This Way/
    1-Marry The Night - 10/10
    2-Born This Way - 10/10
    3-Government Hooker - 6/10
    4-Judas - 10/10
    5-Americano - 4/10
    6-Hair - 9/10
    7-Schieße - 10/10
    8-Bloody Mary - 8/10
    9-Black Jesus + Amen Fashion - 10/10
    10-Bad Kids - 7/10
    11-Fashion Of His Love - 7/10
    12-Highway Unicorn (Road To Love) - 5/10
    13-Heavy Metal Lover - 8/10
    14-Electric Chapel - 6/10
    15-The Queen - 4/10
    16-You And I - 9/10
    17-The Edge Of Glory - 10/10
    Cohesion: 6/10
    Lyrics Quality: 7/10

    Final Score: 7.6/10
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  5. Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This is the best album of all time. Every single track tells a story and gives off a feeling. This album has don miracles to the modern pop culture and society. For Gaga to speak up for what she believes ir right is something must artists won’t do in a whole album, but Gaga fights not just her believes, but for equality and womens rights. I simply cannot put into words how special andThis is the best album of all time. Every single track tells a story and gives off a feeling. This album has don miracles to the modern pop culture and society. For Gaga to speak up for what she believes ir right is something must artists won’t do in a whole album, but Gaga fights not just her believes, but for equality and womens rights. I simply cannot put into words how special and meaningful this album. In my opinion the album of the year of 2011 (sorry Adele) all I can say is that I can hear this only all the rest of my life and I wouldn’t complain. Expand
  6. May 24, 2011
    10
    An exceptionally amazing album which has few flaws in it. Sure, there may be some tracks that seriously make me think that it was added just to so-called extend the timing on the record, but those tracks that were excellent were really, unforgettable. Some examples include ''Americano'', ''Scheisse'', ''Hair'', ''The Edge of Glory'', ''Born This Way'', ''Judas'' and ''Marry the Night''.An exceptionally amazing album which has few flaws in it. Sure, there may be some tracks that seriously make me think that it was added just to so-called extend the timing on the record, but those tracks that were excellent were really, unforgettable. Some examples include ''Americano'', ''Scheisse'', ''Hair'', ''The Edge of Glory'', ''Born This Way'', ''Judas'' and ''Marry the Night''. The rest are all beautiful in its own way, cause Gaga makes no mistakes. It's on the right track, baby, it was made this way. Expand
  7. Jun 1, 2011
    10
    thought pjharvey would have made it, but nah, BORN this WAY, is the album of the year 2011. so far... i'm absolutely in love with every song, well 2 or 3 off, but they are on the deluxe edition anyway.
    Heavy metal Lover and Passion of his Love: GREAT songS!!!!!!
  8. Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Lady Gaga´s best album to date (including Artpop). Crazy production, lots of good and different songs, her best recorded vocals to date. And that so much needed 80s throwback music was needing in this era where superficial stuff sadly shines the most on radio. With this one she proved she is really above her pop peers on every front and became an albums artist, unlike her way less talentedLady Gaga´s best album to date (including Artpop). Crazy production, lots of good and different songs, her best recorded vocals to date. And that so much needed 80s throwback music was needing in this era where superficial stuff sadly shines the most on radio. With this one she proved she is really above her pop peers on every front and became an albums artist, unlike her way less talented competition (Katy Perry, Rihanna, Milye Cyrus and the likes). Amazing album. A little bit over produced but kind of epic. Expand
  9. Aug 26, 2014
    10
    One of the best albums ever. Amazing climate, instrumentals and lyrics. My favorite songs - The Edge of Glory (the best on the album), Marry The Night, Bloody Mary and Heavy Metal Lover.
  10. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Grand. Larger than life. Truly a work of art and one of her best bodies of work to date. Standout tracks include: Heavy Metal Lover, Bloody Mary, Scheisse, Government Hooker and Yoü and I.
  11. Aug 15, 2017
    7
    the record is so great, i love the way she makes something different from the other things, but i think there are so many fillers that could be descarted
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such an anthem for the LBTQ+ community. Bangerz that are timeless and an album for future inspiration for so many artists.
  13. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Extraordinary album. Might as well say that it's the best album Lady Gaga has made to date. The songs in this stand out so much, production is top-tier, and every song is a total jam. Gaga took pop to the next level and influenced what pop music is to this day. Love it so much!
  14. Sep 10, 2021
    10
    it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe. it’s the reason why I wake up, the reason why I eat, the reason why I live. it’s everything that gives me energy, everything that gives me strength, everything that i’ve ever wanted.
  15. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece
  16. May 27, 2011
    10
    Lady GaGa aka Pop Queen 2011, may have taken a giant leap away from her previous album , The Fame, towards the music of Far East Movement, she still manages to make some outstanding music. From the thumping Dance Songs 'Judas', 'Marry the Night' and 'SchieBe' to the soft delicate 'You and I' GaGa aims to please, and Succeeds.
  17. Apr 21, 2014
    9
    When Gaga is not singing her heart out in this album, she is singing beautiful, relatable poems in form of a Pop song. Born This Way is not only lenghty and Pop Fantastico, but it is also Gaga's best album yet.
    Just look at the love Gaga gives to its little monsters with this album. Songs like "Born This Way", "Hair", "Bad Kids", "You & I" and "The Edge of Glory" offer a connection with
    When Gaga is not singing her heart out in this album, she is singing beautiful, relatable poems in form of a Pop song. Born This Way is not only lenghty and Pop Fantastico, but it is also Gaga's best album yet.
    Just look at the love Gaga gives to its little monsters with this album. Songs like "Born This Way", "Hair", "Bad Kids", "You & I" and "The Edge of Glory" offer a connection with the artist no other pop albums out there can do. The best of the bunch are definitely "The Edge of Glory", with its 80s Nostalgia fusion of techno and pop, "Hair", with its profund lyrics, and "Bloody Mary", with its soft rythm and mesmerizing beats. The rest of the songs are also very good (Except "Heavy Metal Lover", which is avoidable). There are some similar songs that ring familiarity, like "Americano" (Alejandro) or "Judas" (A sicker "Bad Romance") but the overall experience is so gratifying. If you love Gaga, go buy this album right now. It takes everything you love about "The Fame Monster", extends it, makes it darker, more personal and more poetic, and with Gaga's signature weirdness you will not have a bad time ever.
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  18. Nov 4, 2013
    7
    My main problem with born this way is the fact that it consists of some of her greatest songs like The edge of glory and some of her worst. If The queen, highway unicorn and black jesus were cut this album would be higher for me.
  19. May 23, 2014
    10
    5. Political statements and complex themes run throughout this hour long magnum opus of mother monster. Her manifesto unfolds like a blurry autobiography, with pounding synths affirming her resolve - baby, we were Born This Way. This album was a risk, and especially so early in her career. But now, we realize the true triumph of the record - seventeen tracks riddled with religious and5. Political statements and complex themes run throughout this hour long magnum opus of mother monster. Her manifesto unfolds like a blurry autobiography, with pounding synths affirming her resolve - baby, we were Born This Way. This album was a risk, and especially so early in her career. But now, we realize the true triumph of the record - seventeen tracks riddled with religious and political imagery, giving birth to an undeniable gay rights anthem and a new generation of Little Monsters. Gaga's ability to craft songs of self empowerment and her usually club bangers shines here. It may be one of the most influential and important albums of the decade thus far. Expand
  20. Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Certainly not an average pop album.
    It has soul, it has a meaning, a purpose,and damn, Gaga sings in each and every one of these songs. It might seem weird for people to actually take some time and pay attention to what a pop album has to say, but once you comprehend Born This Way and its message, you see how this is definitely a great mark on pop music.
  21. Jul 2, 2018
    10
    This album was perfect! I had never skipped any song when I heard this album. Literally a f**king masterpiece
  22. May 28, 2020
    10
    Este é um álbum para qualquer ser humano se libertar das amarras que a sociedade nos impõe, muitas vezes, de forma excludente e fora de que deveria ser ideal. Ouvi durante toda a minha adolescência e a Bad Kid que habita em mim compreendeu que o que é "Nascer assim"
  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Biblia inmaculada de Gaga, tal vez no el más exitoso, pero sin duda su mejor álbum hasta la fecha.
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El album mas inclusivo del mundo, gaga siempre apoyando a la comunidad LGBT, ritmos impresionantes y canciones magnificas. GAGA siempre dando de que hablar.
  25. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Un capolavoro pazzesco, insieme all'album jazz, The Fame Monster ed a Chromatica, penso siano i suoi più grandi capolavori seguiti da Joenne e Artpop.
  26. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    And it HEALED MY HEART HEARD A SINE. Find your FREEDOM IN THE MUSIC, TOGETHER WE'LL DANCE IN THE DARK. I'M A FREE BEAT.
  27. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: Marry The Night, Hair, You and I, The Edge of Glory, Born This Way
  28. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Black Jesus + Amen Fashion would have been an interesting official single and this song is both a great power anthem and fashion runway song.
  29. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Government Hooker is such a fun weird song. This song immediately transports me to the simultaneous dimension of hallucinating Sex club and Fashion Runway at the same time.
  30. May 23, 2011
    10
    Most definitely gaga's best work to date. I'm so sick of albums being hyped up to the point where they aren't enjoyable anymore. I was starting to doubt the greatness of 'Born This Way' until i actually heard it. It is truly beautiful! Very big variety while staying with Gaga's signature sound. I cannot choose any favorite(s) tracks because all songs are equally good. very consistent. IMost definitely gaga's best work to date. I'm so sick of albums being hyped up to the point where they aren't enjoyable anymore. I was starting to doubt the greatness of 'Born This Way' until i actually heard it. It is truly beautiful! Very big variety while staying with Gaga's signature sound. I cannot choose any favorite(s) tracks because all songs are equally good. very consistent. I LOVE GAGA AND I WAS BORN THIS WAY. Expand
  31. Jun 11, 2011
    10
    While not Gaga's best work, this is a great album on its own merits featuring some groovy beats and sensational (and controversial) lyrics. And probably one of the best pop albums released this year.
  32. May 19, 2012
    8
    Wonderful! There are som many gems on this album, and some of them are the ones I didn't expect to love, they just snuck up on me. Many of the singles seems to be my least favourites at this point: they are easily learned but also easily forgotten. Some of the songs can last fresh longer: I never grow bored with Heavy Metal Lover or Electric Chapel, where as Born This Way felt a bit oldWonderful! There are som many gems on this album, and some of them are the ones I didn't expect to love, they just snuck up on me. Many of the singles seems to be my least favourites at this point: they are easily learned but also easily forgotten. Some of the songs can last fresh longer: I never grow bored with Heavy Metal Lover or Electric Chapel, where as Born This Way felt a bit old already when released. Expand
  33. Nov 25, 2013
    8
    It is a very good album, but she can do way better! She still has time to grow as an artist but on her second album, she proved she could drop an album, and what an album! She's far far beyond artists like Katy Perry or Rihanna who makes only singles (but the album sucks). ARTPOP is not as good as Born This Way, but I feel we didn't hear the last of her.
  34. Jan 21, 2015
    10
    This album is simply for everyone; From catchy hooks that are Judas, The Edge Of Glory, You and I & Born This Way, to rock/pop influences such as Heavy Metal Lover, Electric Chapel, or Bloody Mary. Overall a well structured album, a great production, and great vocals from Mother Monster. What else could we expect? Positively one of the best albums released between 2000-2011.
  35. Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum da década sem sombra de dúvidas. Uma mescla de vários gêneros músicas, Pop, Rock, EDM. Com letras muito superiores a qualquer álbum dos últimos 10 anos.
  36. Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever heard!!!
    Gaga connected a lot of kinds of music wisely and it became very great. Every lyrics has a message for your life. Gaga is a good song-writer and composer. Her voice is great to the music that she creates and it looks like she really loves it. Listening to this album we learn how to accept yourself , open your mind and live with emotions
    This is one of the best albums I've ever heard!!!
    Gaga connected a lot of kinds of music wisely and it became very great. Every lyrics has a message for your life. Gaga is a good song-writer and composer. Her voice is great to the music that she creates and it looks like she really loves it. Listening to this album we learn how to accept yourself , open your mind and live with emotions through our lives. Even though every song is different the record really can be called "masterpiece". Also it's timeless and powerful.
    I hope it will never be boring!!!!!!!!
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  37. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I'll only give you 4 words and the full tracklist: HER BEST ALBUM EVER.

    Marry The Night Born This Way Government Hooker Judas Americano Hair Scheibe Black Jesus (Amen Fashion) Bad Kids Highway Unicorn (on the road to love) Heavy Metal Lover Queen The Edge of Glory Electric Chapel You and I Bloody Marry Fashion of this Love (And I'll include a track from her deluxe
    I'll only give you 4 words and the full tracklist: HER BEST ALBUM EVER.

    Marry The Night
    Born This Way
    Government Hooker
    Judas
    Americano
    Hair
    Scheibe
    Black Jesus (Amen Fashion)
    Bad Kids
    Highway Unicorn (on the road to love)
    Heavy Metal Lover
    Queen
    The Edge of Glory
    Electric Chapel
    You and I
    Bloody Marry
    Fashion of this Love

    (And I'll include a track from her deluxe version: Born This Way (Country Version) and The jazz version from You and I (from the MTV VMA 2011 comercials))

    Paws Up
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  38. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    My favourite album !!! I really enjoy this album, Gaga is art, she is the best pop artist in the world.......................................................................
  39. Jun 19, 2017
    10
    EL MEJOR ÁLBUM POP DEL SIGLO.
    Después de escuchar por completo el disco, claramente se notan las influencias rock y metal; la adpatación de estos géneros a la música pop ha sido un excelente trabajo de producción. Posee los ritmos más innovadores y con ese toque oscuro que caracterizaba a la Gaga de esa época. Vocalmente es excelente también, mezclando técnicas vocales muy complejas (p.
    EL MEJOR ÁLBUM POP DEL SIGLO.
    Después de escuchar por completo el disco, claramente se notan las influencias rock y metal; la adpatación de estos géneros a la música pop ha sido un excelente trabajo de producción. Posee los ritmos más innovadores y con ese toque oscuro que caracterizaba a la Gaga de esa época. Vocalmente es excelente también, mezclando técnicas vocales muy complejas (p. e. You And I), pero a su vez se cuenta con autotone moderado que le otorga al álbum un toque de pop puro (p. e. Government Hooker).
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  40. Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Her best album ever, and one of the best pop albuns of all time, we miss this Lady Gaga.
  41. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esta buenísimo Cada ves me gusta mas el trabajo discográfico genial de esta excelente artista
  42. Jun 24, 2022
    10
    The Fame ve The Fame Monster'dan sonra beklentilerin pik yapmasinin ardindan Gaga, Born This Way ile daha once neredeyse hicbir pop muzik sanatcisinin denemedigi bir isi deneyip basarili olmustu. Ozellikle Judas sarkisinin albumunun ciktigi zamani dun gibi hatirliyorum. Inanilmaz zamanlardi ve her yerde Gaga konusulurdu. Gaga'nin en iyi albumu oldugunu dusunuyorum ve Born This Way zamaniThe Fame ve The Fame Monster'dan sonra beklentilerin pik yapmasinin ardindan Gaga, Born This Way ile daha once neredeyse hicbir pop muzik sanatcisinin denemedigi bir isi deneyip basarili olmustu. Ozellikle Judas sarkisinin albumunun ciktigi zamani dun gibi hatirliyorum. Inanilmaz zamanlardi ve her yerde Gaga konusulurdu. Gaga'nin en iyi albumu oldugunu dusunuyorum ve Born This Way zamani onun ayni zamanda kariyer zirvesiydi. Expand
  43. Oct 15, 2011
    9
    Needless to say, awesome album. Tiny Mix Tapes is obviously unprofessional and biased to give it a zero, especially when almost every other review disagrees with it. Those who hate this album are just prejudiced against mainstream music and are very bigoted about it, or they believe those dumb rumours of Lady Gaga being Satanic when they have no hard evidence. Period.
  44. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Hell yes, this is an album that sould be listed among the best of this year!!!This album is totally different from her previous album, and that's what artists should do!!!Explore new ground and find new ideas that will bring you ear-orgasm, and Gaga surely delivers that at the maximum point!Every song is a highlight on its own in this album, an album that breaks music boundaries the wayHell yes, this is an album that sould be listed among the best of this year!!!This album is totally different from her previous album, and that's what artists should do!!!Explore new ground and find new ideas that will bring you ear-orgasm, and Gaga surely delivers that at the maximum point!Every song is a highlight on its own in this album, an album that breaks music boundaries the way only Gaga can do!!! Expand
  45. May 23, 2011
    9
    (9,0)
    Lady GaGa criou um album experimental, com musicas que vão desde a agressiva Judas à delicada Hair, mas a maior gloria de todo o albúm foi a ausencia de musicas ruins. Desde a melódica Marry The Night até a gloriosa The Edge Of Glory, GaGa nos leva à uma viagem de sons e
    (9,0)
    Lady GaGa criou um album experimental, com musicas que vão desde a agressiva Judas à delicada Hair, mas a maior gloria de todo o albúm foi a ausencia de musicas ruins. Desde a melódica Marry The Night até a gloriosa The Edge Of Glory, GaGa nos leva à uma viagem de sons e composições dos mais variados tipos. Certamente, o melhor album POP dos ultimos anos.
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  46. Jul 18, 2011
    9
    Compared to the previous two albums, and the hype up to this one it is a real let down. This album unlike "The Fame" (2008), and "The Fame Monster" (2009) it acutally has songs that need burned. The first album, and second realeses both saw the entire album having good really songs. This is something you won't find on "Born This Way" (2011)! Songs that should be burnt, and have not made itCompared to the previous two albums, and the hype up to this one it is a real let down. This album unlike "The Fame" (2008), and "The Fame Monster" (2009) it acutally has songs that need burned. The first album, and second realeses both saw the entire album having good really songs. This is something you won't find on "Born This Way" (2011)! Songs that should be burnt, and have not made it on the album include "Black Jesus + Amen Fashion", and "SheiBe". While it has others that are just decent like "The Queen", "Electric Chaple", "Fashion Of His Love", "Government Hooker", and more. While the standout tracks include "Born This Way", "Americano", "Bad Kids", "You And I", "The Edge Of Glory", "Hair", "Highway Unicorn (Road To Love)", "Heavy Metal Lover", and my personal favorite Lady Gaga song of all time "Judas". However it has equally good and bad moments, when it's good, it is phenominal! Expand
  47. Mar 23, 2012
    10
    The lyric and production of the album is definitely a step up for Lady Gaga. One of the best album of 2011. Definitely worth your money. My favourite tracks are The Edge of Glory, You and I, Marry The Night and Judas. Check it out.
  48. Oct 27, 2016
    10
    Born this Way is incredible! Not a single dull track on the cd. A bit different from her earlier all-dance tracks, but still, very upbeat, with many more dance tracks. There is more depth to these tunes, but they are all still very catchy. I purchased the album the day it was released. Other than the singles that have been released off this album, Bloody Mary, Heavy Metal Lover, andBorn this Way is incredible! Not a single dull track on the cd. A bit different from her earlier all-dance tracks, but still, very upbeat, with many more dance tracks. There is more depth to these tunes, but they are all still very catchy. I purchased the album the day it was released. Other than the singles that have been released off this album, Bloody Mary, Heavy Metal Lover, and Electric Chapel are my favorite tracks. Amazing stuff! Expand
  49. Dec 30, 2013
    8
    This album is almost perfect. Cool rhythm that make me dance between the strange lyrics. I see a woman who can't stop composing for the music and enjoy each minute doing her job. She still fresh, with imagination and with a powerful voice. Most recommended songs are "Born This Way", "Hair", "Yoü And I" and "The Edge Of Glory".
  50. Sep 24, 2014
    10
    In this album Gaga shows the world that she is not only a pop singer, she can sing rock and more, she shows that she is a complete artist, THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  51. GlM
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Anthems, talent, chart toppers and genuinely good music. What more could Mother Monster deliver with her latest effort? 'Born This Way' successfully uses Rock, Pop and Dance to spread messages of self acceptance and love and further connect to fans all around the world, whilst also elevating Lady Gaga's pedestal of fame further. Hidden gems 'Bloody Mary', 'Heavy Metal Lover' and 'Scheiße'Anthems, talent, chart toppers and genuinely good music. What more could Mother Monster deliver with her latest effort? 'Born This Way' successfully uses Rock, Pop and Dance to spread messages of self acceptance and love and further connect to fans all around the world, whilst also elevating Lady Gaga's pedestal of fame further. Hidden gems 'Bloody Mary', 'Heavy Metal Lover' and 'Scheiße' are just as brilliant as chart toppers 'Judas', 'Yoü and I' and title track 'Born This Way'. Expand
  52. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    An amazing album by an amazing artist. The definition of Iconic. It's my second favorite of her albums (just behind The Fame).
  53. Aug 31, 2016
    10
    The best album of the decade and maybe of our millennium. Here we have what music is truly about; Rock, Pop, Country, etc, meeting each others in the best possible way. Gaga shows by those records how unlimited are her skills, and through a powerful voice and meaningful and personal lyrics we can clearly hear that. GOD SAVE THE GAGA!
  54. Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This is an album that everybody should listen and be educated for that. The whole album is freakin' awesome and each song has a meaning and a purpose!
  55. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A wonderful album! A wonderful artist! Every album released, his talent and his legacy growing and most respected. This only tends to grow. Each person chooses his own Queen, Lady Gaga for me is the true queen of pop.
  56. Mar 4, 2017
    7
    This is Gaga's most overrated album and everyone knows It. Born This Way has a great sound, but for me It's too long. Bad Kids, Black Jesus and a few other tracks are not good for this record.

    The Edge Of Glory, Hair, Americano, Marry The Night and Yoü And I are the tracks that save this record (according to me) and show us for the first time how versatile Gaga's music can be.
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This right here is PEAK Gaga, catchy choruses, meaningful songs and eye popping music videos. Smart lyrics and great hooks in every single song, Gaga once again outdid herself with this album and it's so refreshing hearing someone sing about celebrating acceptance and love.
  58. Aug 10, 2018
    8
    While developing a theme among LGBTQ, religion, fashion and much of the '80s - like her first album The Fame, Lady Gaga has put a lot of her real emotions into it. I wouldn't give 10, because from the middle of the final album it gets quite repetitive sonically, but it can be considered one of the top 3 of Gaga's best albums.
  59. May 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. The lyrics and sounds are amazing. Born this way is perfection
  60. Sep 5, 2019
    8
    another good / enjoyable album by lady gaga
    amazing lyricism, great production, and vocals on point...
    my only criticism i can give is some of the tracks felt long (Marry The Night,The Edge Of Glory and Hair)
    + some
  61. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums ever It's ICONIC AF WE WERE ALL BORN THAT WAY . Love you gaga
  62. Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Grandes letras envueltas en una gran producción con el propósito de entregar un gran mensaje.
    Born This Way tiene que se uno de los Álbumes mas infravalorados de la historia pues la obra completa no solo funciona a nivel musical, sino inspiracional.
  63. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her message of being free and open to the world resonates with the album. Each song has its own unique message that will surely make listeners and fans tear up.
  64. May 31, 2020
    10
    All songs still bangers after 9 years omg. Now Chromatica came out and it feels like Born This Way sister or daughter. Highly appreciated by fans remains her best album.
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With this album i leave the closet where i lived and said "I was born this way".
  66. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum que Lady Gaga pudo darnos a través de estos años, quizás no fue valorado en su época pero puedo decir hoy en día que su álbum me salvó de este mundo, me llena de energía este álbum y lo admito ME ENCANTA
  67. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my favorite lady gaga album. impeccable work. the message behind the lyrics is incredible, and the sound of the songs too. the best thing about this artist is that we never know what to expect from her works, and she never disappoints, she always surprises us in the best possible way. Expand
  68. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Las personas que dicen que este álbum es malo que les pasa? Una cosa es el artista y otra muy diferente el mensaje que deja este, dejen aun lado la competencia y disfruten uno de los mejores himnos LGBT de la hisotira y sobre todo letras como Hair que nos acepta como somos sin importar lo que digan los demás porque yo doy libre como mi cabello.
  69. Oct 8, 2020
    10
    this is she consolidating herself as the mother and creator of gays, so exciting
  70. Mar 16, 2023
    10
    My favourite album from Lady Gaga, this one is her gift for LGBT+ community! It should be in the history book!
  71. Jul 16, 2011
    8
    Born This Way does not quite work as well as a unit as "The Fame Monster" did, for example. However, the songs individually are rather good! I fell instantly in love with "ScheiÃ
  72. Jun 21, 2011
    8
    Not her best work to date, as the second half the album is mostly weak filler songs. At over an hour in length, it probably would have been wiser to leave out a few songs or choose to make the 5 minute songs a lot shorter. Nevertheless, the album is a nice fresh of breath air and brings something new to the current pop world (it may be 80's style, but it's not something every artist usesNot her best work to date, as the second half the album is mostly weak filler songs. At over an hour in length, it probably would have been wiser to leave out a few songs or choose to make the 5 minute songs a lot shorter. Nevertheless, the album is a nice fresh of breath air and brings something new to the current pop world (it may be 80's style, but it's not something every artist uses today). The first half of the album is pretty strong. "Marry the Night", "Americano", "Scheibe", and "Government Hooker" are typical Gaga, with the same catchy hooks that we all love. The rest of the songs are meh, but still better quality than most of today's pop releases. The last two songs are by far the best of the whole album: "You and I", an emotional ballad, and "The Edge of Glory", one of Gaga's stronger recent singles. Lady Gaga secures herself on top of the pop world with this album, which is much stronger than releases by Britney or Katy Perry. Expand
  73. Aug 29, 2011
    8
    Born This Way is basically Gaga exploring all the possibilities that there are in pop music. She stands out from other pop culture icons, and so does this album. With tracks filled with so much power and individuality, you can't go wrong with this album.
  74. Mar 11, 2013
    9
    It seems that with every album she just grows stronger vocally, lyrically, and melodically. There's so much depth to this and her if you bother to dig past her image.
  75. Oct 17, 2013
    10
    born this way is one of the best albuns ever, it´s so experimental and dark, with a good message of love, peace, it´s a fantastic invite to love yourself celebrate who you are and follow all your dreams, to make them come true, gaga shows her many ways to make good songs there are amazing tracks and fantastics productions, it´s the best album of the year
  76. Sep 26, 2014
    10
    prometeu álbum da geração e cumpriu, rainha do pop é assim mesmo amore. não esperava menos, tem mais qualidade que toda a carreira da doceira sem grammys
  77. Jun 25, 2014
    10
    This album is unique and perfect. Born This Way saved so many lives around the world because of your message. In short, it's an album full of responsibility!
  78. Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Back in 2011, this album was undoubtedly one of the best album of the year. It shines between all the other generic, mediocre albums. It was a fresh breath of air.
  79. Dec 27, 2015
    10
    Este álbum de Lady Gaga es muy especial tanto sus letras como sus melodías, de verdad este es el mejor álbum que escuchado de Gaga ya que todas las canciones de este álbum son muy buenas y no hay rellenos.
  80. Dec 1, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece of a pop album. Lyrically and vocally, one of the best pop albums ever recorded. All of the songs are different and suit Gaga's amazing vocals perfectly.
  81. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Best Lady Gaga album and one of the best pop albums of all time. "Electric Chapel" it's a hymn.
  82. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Born This Way really reinvented the concept of "musical era" because it wasn't only about the album, but the performances, the outfits, the music videos, the interviews. Everything had a really strong concept.
  83. Sep 1, 2020
    9
    This album is one of the best by the artist, at the time when she was criticized for having inspirations from Madonna, Lady Gaga bets on making an album with similar sounds and succeeds in being acclaimed by various media, Gaga has the great task of continuing to raise pop and he does it
  84. May 14, 2023
    10
    was the album of the decade without a doubt, so iconic to my later teenage years , the number of hours ive spent listening to this album
  85. Aug 26, 2011
    10
    This thing gets better everytime you listen to it, and already its shaping up to be one of the most underrated albums of the decade. Those panning this album are obviously unable to accept the change in style from The Fame and therefore I can only assume want their artists to keep producing the same stuff at every outing and not explore new avenues. If that's what you want; then thisThis thing gets better everytime you listen to it, and already its shaping up to be one of the most underrated albums of the decade. Those panning this album are obviously unable to accept the change in style from The Fame and therefore I can only assume want their artists to keep producing the same stuff at every outing and not explore new avenues. If that's what you want; then this masterpiece isn't for you. Whereas those of us who welcome the change in style can appreciate that tracks like U&I, The Edge of Glory and Hair are the highpoint of her career. Gaga is simply brilliant, I don't give a flying **** if Katy Perry has more Grammy nominations for her much LESS remarkable Teenage Dream; I never expected this album to be fully appreciated for what it is anyway. "I just wanna be myself, and i want you to love me for who I am.." We do, Gaga...we do. Expand
  86. May 24, 2011
    9
    When I first listened to Born This Way, I was very disappointed that it did not sound like The Fame Monster. After my second and third listens, I really started to love the album and was actually glad that it was not a The Fame or The Fame Monster remake. This is Gaga trying something new and it sounds damn good! Not different, just new. Many of the songs (like Hair, ScheiÃ
  87. Apr 7, 2012
    10
    The BEST Album of the history, Judas, Born This Way, Marry the Night, Hair, The Edge of Glory, Black Jesus, You and I, so perfect! GaGa is so perfect, my favorite album. No more questions, GaGa is the new queen.
  88. Aug 4, 2012
    9
    An excellent album, although on the whole I feel it's a bit weaker than The Fame Monster. There are some songs that get tiring to listen to too often - Highway Unicorn and Bad Kids are almost TOO full of happy pop "be yourself" vibes, and Government Hooker's beat is so dirty that it can only be tolerated in small doses. This is more than balanced out by the absolutely incredible Marry TheAn excellent album, although on the whole I feel it's a bit weaker than The Fame Monster. There are some songs that get tiring to listen to too often - Highway Unicorn and Bad Kids are almost TOO full of happy pop "be yourself" vibes, and Government Hooker's beat is so dirty that it can only be tolerated in small doses. This is more than balanced out by the absolutely incredible Marry The Night, Electric Chapel, and Scheisse - Marry The Night may be the only one of those to get any single play, but they're all beautiful examples of what Lady Gaga is capable of. The rest of the album isn't a slouch either. The sounds have more variety than The Fame Monster while still having a consistant euro-inspired feel to the dancey tracks, and a whole lot of Gaga's soul on the more emotional tracks. Expand
  89. Nov 10, 2013
    9
    I love Lady Gaga, but this was not her best album. It's still really good however. I believe it's an underrated album. Because it has a lot of really good songs. I personally like them all though. I can go through all the songs and sing them all word for word. The album has a nice tone and meaning but is not quite up to par with The Fame and The Fame Monster.
    My Personal favorites: Born
    I love Lady Gaga, but this was not her best album. It's still really good however. I believe it's an underrated album. Because it has a lot of really good songs. I personally like them all though. I can go through all the songs and sing them all word for word. The album has a nice tone and meaning but is not quite up to par with The Fame and The Fame Monster.
    My Personal favorites: Born This Way, Judas, Edge of Glory, Marry The Night, Schibe, Heavy Metal Lover, and Bloody Mary.
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  90. Jan 31, 2014
    8
    I love that it continues the dark theme of the fame monster, this is an awesome album, overall, my highlights are judas, government hooker and the edge of glory. this album deserves more recognition just a shame she went for marry the night as the final single instead of something like scheibe or bloody mary.
  91. Sep 23, 2014
    10
    A very strong effort. It goes in a lot of different directions. Gaga is clearly still trying to harness her creativity, and she's getting there slowly but surely. The sheer amount of new music here - over 70 minutes with the bonus tracks - is impressive, and there are no filler tracks. She misses the mark a couple times (Bad Kids, Hair), but she scores many more times (Marry The Night,A very strong effort. It goes in a lot of different directions. Gaga is clearly still trying to harness her creativity, and she's getting there slowly but surely. The sheer amount of new music here - over 70 minutes with the bonus tracks - is impressive, and there are no filler tracks. She misses the mark a couple times (Bad Kids, Hair), but she scores many more times (Marry The Night, Government Hooker, Americano, Scheibe, Electric Chapel). Highly recommend for any pop/dance music fan Expand
  92. Sep 30, 2014
    9
    Incredibly, deeply-thought and catchy anthems for the bullied and abused age. Born This Way serves right for humanity, with genres spinning along like a gyroscope.
  93. Oct 4, 2014
    10
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  94. May 6, 2016
    8
    A great pop album, that sounds the opposite of what was expected of Gaga, but it would have worked better as a 10/12-songs album. Songs like Bad Kids, Highway Unicorn, or Fashion of his love, add nothing to the album, and participate in making the album sound repetitive. There are still some pop gems, like The Edge of Glory, or Government Hooker, some crazy songs that you could never haveA great pop album, that sounds the opposite of what was expected of Gaga, but it would have worked better as a 10/12-songs album. Songs like Bad Kids, Highway Unicorn, or Fashion of his love, add nothing to the album, and participate in making the album sound repetitive. There are still some pop gems, like The Edge of Glory, or Government Hooker, some crazy songs that you could never have dreamed of hearing, like Americano or Bloody Mary, and even songs you couldn't have known Gaga could make before you heard it, like Yoü and I, or Electric Chapel.
    There aren't any bad songs, but as a whole album, it's a bit repetitive, and doesn't work as well as The Fame Monster.
    Best songs: The Edge of Glory, Yoü and I, Bloody Mary, Government Hooker, Americano.
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  95. May 26, 2016
    10
    Lady Gaga has impressed me with every single album. My favorite song on Born This Way would be Marry The Night which showcases Gaga's vocals with beautiful and inspirational lyrics. Other highlights include Heavy Metal Lover and The Edge Of Glory. This is my favorite album from Gaga so far and I love almost every song
  96. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    canta uma música pros gays, pros gays! simplesmente a blibla dos lgbts, icônica, atemporal outro marco na carreira
  97. Aug 29, 2019
    9
    a great pop record with important message and big statement,once again GAGA change the face of pop music this decade with her incredibly produced/written "born this way" . Born this way is an anthem of liberation and self love and acceptance, Gaga managed to deliver every message she fought for in this great record . a timeless dance-pop record that you can even categorize it avant-gradea great pop record with important message and big statement,once again GAGA change the face of pop music this decade with her incredibly produced/written "born this way" . Born this way is an anthem of liberation and self love and acceptance, Gaga managed to deliver every message she fought for in this great record . a timeless dance-pop record that you can even categorize it avant-grade or Electro-pop or glam pop,but it won't change the fact that this album is a big revolution in music whether you love it or not " born this way" is one of the greatest albums of all-time Expand
  98. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Album of the millennium.!!!! Something for everybody. Instrumentals shockingly amazing. Lyrical content is beautiful and empowering. Some songs made me cry a lot. She is amazing.
  99. Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Perfect this album its amazing, i love gaga and her music, fantastic and beautifull
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 34
  2. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Sep 25, 2014
    86
    Lady Gaga promised her fans (perhaps a tad prematurely) that her new album would be the greatest of the decade. But even if the next nine years bring something better, we're unlikely to hear anything bigger than Born This Way.
  2. Q Magazine
    Aug 8, 2011
    60
    Born This Way feels like the first proper Lady Gaga album. [Aug. 2011, p. 114]
  3. Jul 6, 2011
    60
    Gaga has always been able to anchor her haughty conceptual undertakings with simple, catchy tunes, but with Born This Way, the persona and the message are starting to bleed into the songs. It's not a good look.