The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,959 out of 2137
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 2137
  3. Negative: 135 out of 2137

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  1. Newstead544
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    A great pop album in every sense. Its pretty good for what it is, although not everyone will enjoy it.
  2. mototomami
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This is a Pop Bible! Bad Romance, Alejandro, Telephone... all in this album is the definition of ICONIC AND UNIQUE
  3. Manucci555
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Its a decent, if predictable, pop album from one of the genre's most recognizable figures.
  4. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    THIS, I fell in love the moment i laid my eyes on the cd cover back in the day at walmart lol, this was by far such a great addition to an already perfect album
  5. GhostlyMenace
    May 9, 2023
    7
    More pop bullcrap from the peanut gallery for horny fans to obsess over. It was fun to listen to but nothing special.
  6. JaySWang
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Comparing to The Fame, I think this one is the complete work from Gaga herself! From the first track to the end, I can see her ambition from the music!
  7. theplantjojo
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Atemporal. Naquela época, ninguém fazia música pop neste nível de qualidade. Na minha opinião, o Álbum do Ano.
  8. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    None of this tracks are bad, every track it's great in its own way. Nothing less, nothin more.
  9. xoGabexo
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    It’s so good. Banger after banger with great music videos. Vocals are on point, lyrics are amazing and the whole
    production is flawless.
  10. aestheticmoon
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    The Fame Monster album is timeless all of the tracks!
    "Dance in The Dark" really deserves to be listened to with headphones. The production with all the synths is genius. The lyrics are also pretty deep. Dance in the dark is the best music of the album.
  11. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the most iconic albums ever released this century. Bad Romance and Alejandro alone deserve a 10/10.
  12. Ben_riddle08
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Un disco cohesivo tanto en sonido como en concepto, donde la mother monster te adentra a observar el lado oscuro que tiene la fama, en contraposición de lo que fue su álbum debut.
  13. junglerat
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She was absolutely on fire... everything about it is brilliant from start to finish . Oh Godga
  14. Vakarisjurg
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    i enjoying these songs but there aren't many songs so good in this album...
  15. germanotta28
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Gaga, The Fame Monster ve The Fame'i hep ayni cumle icinde kullanir. Yine de The Fame Monster'in muzikal kalite olarak The Fame'den cok daha nitelikli bir yerde durdugunu dusunuyorum. Yine de ikisini ayni baglamda degerlendirdigim icin 10 veriyorum.
  16. Igor_J_F
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    10/10!!!
    Revolutionary and enigmatic. The two words that most represent this album. The pop music in the 2010’s was basically based on this album, there was a before/after scenery in Pop music when this album came out. Lady Gaga was the biggest (and still is) pop musician at that time, and this album just prove it what basically everybody knew it since her debut album, back in 2008, “The    10/10!!!
    Revolutionary and enigmatic. The two words that most represent this album. The pop music in the 2010’s was basically based on this album, there was a before/after scenery in Pop music when this album came out. Lady Gaga was the biggest (and still is) pop musician at that time, and this album just prove it what basically everybody knew it since her debut album, back in 2008, “The Fame”. She did the rules. She was the rules. “The fame Monster” was THE rule. Favorite Tracks: Bad Romance, Alejandro and Dance in the Dark.    … Expand
  17. Bruterake
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Não é um tipo de música que eu gosto muito, mas, é inegável que esse álbum é um clássico no mundo do pop e no final acabei achando ele muito bom mesmo sem gostar do estilo.
  18. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece Pop masterpiece
  19. wallacejdiniz
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference...
  20. ladyjopita
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible! Creatively made! Stunningly wild! Sexily dark! Her monsters are wrapped into a massive, well deserved recognition in pop culture!
  21. mathic
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Uma coletânea de hits, Gaga mostra uma faceta extremamente comercial e necessária para o pop dos anos 2000. Certamente se o The Fame Monster não existisse o pop não estaria vivo nos dias atuais.
  22. TestedCarli
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    The Fame Monster Album Review
    1.Bad Romance 10/10
    2. Alejandro 10/10
    3. Monster 10/10
    4. Speechless 7/10
    5. Dance In The Dark 10/10
    6. Telephone 10/10
    7. So Happy I Could Die 10/10
    8. Teeth 7/10
  23. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Not only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump. She creates layers of dark, self-indulgent, eye-popping music that holds up against her previous hits and is, in some cases, even more satisfying. The lead single is a powerhouse of dance waves and infectiously produced beats, but the album doesn't always stand outNot only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump. She creates layers of dark, self-indulgent, eye-popping music that holds up against her previous hits and is, in some cases, even more satisfying. The lead single is a powerhouse of dance waves and infectiously produced beats, but the album doesn't always stand out as definitive, even though it's consistently fresh and innovative.… Expand
  24. Sceibe
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This is a bible of pop music. A masterpiece that’s so well done, written and performed. Every single thing about this album is art and you just can’t stop hearing it because it’s so well done. This album truly defind what pop culture is about and it will always remain iconic and legendary and In the words of the amazingly talented creator it’s just “ Talanted, brilliant, incredible,This is a bible of pop music. A masterpiece that’s so well done, written and performed. Every single thing about this album is art and you just can’t stop hearing it because it’s so well done. This album truly defind what pop culture is about and it will always remain iconic and legendary and In the words of the amazingly talented creator it’s just “ Talanted, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopper, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to refferace or not refferace, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it”… Expand
  25. Augustosn
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing!

    Their sound, their compositions, make this album so amazing and timeless.

    Without a doubt, the greatest act of pop!
  26. Amruk
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Truly a perfect collection of eight songs. Well executed concept backed-up by really great production.
    "Bad Romance" might be kinda redundant for some people in world where "Poker Face" exists, but both of those songs are great, there's no doubt about that. However shame that Lady Gaga sings about Verdigo stick here, instead of disco stick... "Alejandro" is a pretty cool track, with nice    Truly a perfect collection of eight songs. Well executed concept backed-up by really great production.
    "Bad Romance" might be kinda redundant for some people in world where "Poker Face" exists, but both of those songs are great, there's no doubt about that. However shame that Lady Gaga sings about Verdigo stick here, instead of disco stick... "Alejandro" is a pretty cool track, with nice transitions throught it. "Monster" is simply hypnotizing. From the opening note, you can say it will be a really nostalgic experience to listen to this song. I just love the way how this song progresses. "Speechless" is turn into more emotional, down-to-earth direction with its orchestral arrangment. "Dance in the Dark" is really dark track with nice lyrical details - I love it. "Telephone" is kind of a letdown here. I'm not saying it's bad - just for some people its production can be offputting, while Beyonce feature out of place and too agressive. "So Happy I Could Die" is a really servicable piece of Europop, while in "Teeth" Gaga really goes outloud with sexual stuff.    … Expand
  27. Prl22
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    lo clásicos de lady gaga hacen presencia en este album. una obra maestra en toda la extension de la palabra
  28. starcrossed
    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.
  29. Amyly
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Huge debut album, great pop hits. Very impactful her best and only good music.
  30. FurkanCan
    May 19, 2021
    10
    I think that album changed pop culture caused a fluctuation through music industry
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    May 2, 2012
    88
    Not only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump.
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  2. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Only after being overwhelmed by the sheer visibility of her warp-speed relaunch did I realize how enjoyable and inescapable her hooks and snatches had turned out to be.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    In her music videos and live shows over the past year, Gaga has worked hard to demonstrate her creative ambition and stylistic range, and that project continues on The Fame Monster.
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