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70

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 261 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Lady Gaga
  • Summary: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga reunite for an album of Cole Porter songs accompanied by the Brian Newman Quintet with arrangements by Marion Evans & Jorge Callandrelli.
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  • Record Label: Interscope
  • Genre(s): Jazz, Vocal, Standards, American Popular Song, Vocal Pop, Vocal Jazz, Traditional Pop
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 100
    Bennett and Gaga dance through [Cole Porter's] witty wordplay and bring nuanced humanity to the deft melodies he dashed off in his suite at the Waldorf.
  2. Sep 30, 2021
    80
    It’s certainly delightful and delicious – as they croon on opening track De-Lovely – although also decidedly undemanding.
  3. Oct 19, 2021
    80
    One of the finest jazz releases in a long while, Love for Sale is a must for fans of the genre, as well as its two incomparable performers. One only regrets that the duo had not received an opportunity to tackle Hoagy Carmichael in the same manner.
  4. Oct 1, 2021
    67
    Gaga has always been an emotional performer, and she does quite a bit of heavy lifting on Love for Sale, but Bennett’s vocals remain crystal clear. The album (unsurprisingly) is at its best when the two are together.
  5. Sep 30, 2021
    60
    A superhero team-up that has produced another album of rock-solid takes on the American songbook.
  6. Oct 7, 2021
    60
    This isn't a record where the songs and arrangements are at the forefront, it's an album that's all about the show and spectacle. Its pleasures are slightly fleeting but they're pleasures all the same.
  7. 60
    We get a campy take on I Get a Kick Out of You, a sashaying Night and Day, and yet another outing for swing album mainstay I’ve Got You Under My Skin. It’s on the less ubiquitous songs, however, that the pair seem to have the most fun. ... This ebullient album feels like a fond farewell rather than a solemn goodbye.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 105
  3. Negative: 9 out of 105
  1. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The way Lady Gaga revives Jazz music is just exquisite. With her platform she's making sure that even young people listen and share the loveThe way Lady Gaga revives Jazz music is just exquisite. With her platform she's making sure that even young people listen and share the love and happiness of this wonderful genre of music. Truly a really good way to not only pay homage to Cole Porter, but also a great way to promote jazz music. BRAVO! Expand
  2. Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Linda colaboração entre essas duas lendas da música. Gaga e Tony são a dupla mais imprevisível mas ao mesmo tempo com mais amor e paixão pelaLinda colaboração entre essas duas lendas da música. Gaga e Tony são a dupla mais imprevisível mas ao mesmo tempo com mais amor e paixão pela arte q eu já vi. Incrível juntos! Expand
  3. Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Lady Gaga’s solo on Do I Love You sounds straight out a Disney movie in the best of way. So many high points to the album really can’t fault it.
  4. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Another beautiful collaboration of two legends of music. Jazz is not dead and won't be just as their friendship.
  5. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    AOTY! the king and princess of jazz, its awesome, thnk u gaga and tony for present us with this masterpiece❤️❤️❤️
  6. Oct 1, 2021
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS SO...
  7. Nov 24, 2021
    0
    I am not usually a fan of this type of music, but totally adored this album. Tony and Gaga together are the greatest pair!

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