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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Billboard
    80
    The full-length The Fame proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    Listen a little closer to the sly, snarky lyrics and glam grooves on this feisty debut and you'll hear that this former downtown New York spice girl has at least a few things on her dirty mind.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    The Fame is a very unusual beast: a sparkling pop album crammed with infectious melodies that you somehow never, ever want to hear again.

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  1. Positive: 82 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 105
  3. Negative: 19 out of 105
  1. KPD.
    8
    Great pop Album. All songs are catchy..what more do you want. If you like this album, make sure you invest into KYLIE MINOGUE's "X". same sound and great too!… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  2. iamanicon
    5
    Gaga's debut shows her talent in catchy yet simple Poker Face and Just Dance. Though with songs like Eh, Eh, Disco Heaven, Again Again and Brown Eyes is falls to flat from being a masterpiece.… Expand
    • 2 of 6 users said yes
  3. KT
    2
    I love great dance music but this is definitely not it. She can write a great chorus, but with production values this low and verses this flat she has a long way to go before she lives up to her marketing hype.… Expand
    • 4 of 12 users said yes

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