The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2137 Ratings

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

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  1. fede_ARTPOP
    Apr 27, 2016
    8
    Her second album after the "welcome to the pop" scene with The Fame. Great songs, infectious melodies, really pop music. Gaga proved she has come to stay.
  2. MarkMonster
    May 1, 2016
    10
    I remember hearing Alejandro for the first time... it was the most beautiful thing that i have ever heard back then, the sound of it, the melody...oh... and this emotion carries throughout the whole album for me. The songs are all individuals on their own, strong, independant songs, pop masterpieces. Bad Romance is one of the best songs ever, it is trully unique and special... i could goI remember hearing Alejandro for the first time... it was the most beautiful thing that i have ever heard back then, the sound of it, the melody...oh... and this emotion carries throughout the whole album for me. The songs are all individuals on their own, strong, independant songs, pop masterpieces. Bad Romance is one of the best songs ever, it is trully unique and special... i could go on writing about this album forever, but i will just say, 5/7 :D… Expand
  3. Americarnaud
    May 6, 2016
    9
    The Fame Monster is Lady Gaga's best album to date. Each song is unique, the production and the writing are great and you cannot help but to sing along to these iconic hits, like Bad Romance or Telephone.
    Her contemporaries should take notes. This is music. This is art.
  4. DXX
    May 20, 2016
    10
    The simplest masterpeice album i have ever heard .
  5. LipeFireworks
    Feb 13, 2017
    6
    Bad Romance (8/10)
    Alejandro (5/10)
    Monster (6/10)
    Speechlees (7/10)
    Dance In The Dark (0/10)
    Telephone (7/10)
    So Happy I Could Die (10/10)
    Teeth (4/10)
  6. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    One of the best albums I have ever heard in my life with iconic singles such as Bad Romance and Telephone and overall just being amazing with a unique dark tone. Favourites include Bad Romance, Telephone, Monster, Dance In The Dark and So Happy I Could Die. The only reason I'm not giving this album a 10 is the song Teeth which I simply do not like at all.
  7. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    Great album. Darker than previous one and I like it even more. Instrumentals are wonderful and lyrically is great too.
  8. Kauanzanatts
    Sep 11, 2016
    9
    amazing,strong,quality,powerful and the fame that describes that album, hits like bad romance, alejandro,papparazi and telephone makes this a masterpiece her best album ever and so far
  9. SarahDanger123
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This album redefined pop culture forever, truly an iconic/classic timeless album & will remain one of Gaga's most critically acclaimed albums! The way she ran the industry with this album is impressing.
  10. AbelEsp
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    Gaga Reinveta el Pop con este álbum, sin duda esta chica a dejado un legado con pistas bailables las cuales te hacen experimentar un sin fin de emociones si eres admirador de la buena música pop.
  11. grigiogirls
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    The Fame Monster was the focal point in Lady Gaga's career. Bad Romance is one of the best songs in HISTORY, and it made history too when it became the first DIAMOND certified song by a female artist ever! Highlights of this album are Alejandro, Telephone, Dance In The Dark, Monster, and of course, Bad Romance. An astounding album, 10/10.
  12. pxrfectillusion
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    The Fame Monster is much darker than its predecessor, The Fame, and is one of the most iconic albums to be released in this millennium. With standout tracks such as Bad Romance, Alejandro, Speechless, Dance In The Dark, Telephone, and So Happy I Could Die, this is Gaga at her finest.
  13. Jms161230
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Perfect from start to finish. Gaga is the breath of fresh air the pop industry desperately needed.
  14. joaoaugusto
    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.
  15. zgnruh
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    It is a very strong album and very very good vocals. I'm in love with this album and Lady Gaga.I mean she changed the pop music standarts. She is a living legend I adore her.
  16. Pefalcuci
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Com certeza esse álbum foi um dos melhores que o pop teve prazer em conhecer, peca um pouco na profundidade das letras, mas mesmo assim, Lady Gaga com apenas 1 ano de estouro, traz inúmeras insinuações e metáforas. Com uma música de abertura PERFEITA, que junta criatividade, vocais, efeitos e até marketing em uma música só, Bad Romance é digno de um 11, sozinha. Dance in the Dark, um popCom certeza esse álbum foi um dos melhores que o pop teve prazer em conhecer, peca um pouco na profundidade das letras, mas mesmo assim, Lady Gaga com apenas 1 ano de estouro, traz inúmeras insinuações e metáforas. Com uma música de abertura PERFEITA, que junta criatividade, vocais, efeitos e até marketing em uma música só, Bad Romance é digno de um 11, sozinha. Dance in the Dark, um pop marcado pela influência das outras décadas, indicado ao Grammy, uma das maiores faixas do álbum. Lady Gaga mesmo arriscando em Teeth, ainda deixa com aquela sensação gostosa. Muito bom, muito 10!!!… Expand
  17. RobertoVite22
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    The greatest album in history, all the songs are a masterpiece. Bad Romance is the millenium hit and I love it, thanks for create it, thanks for make me brave
  18. lucasstrombeck
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    It may be quite short, but its quality is beyond amazing!!! With songs like "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "So Happy I Could Die", this is one of the greatest albums of all time!
  19. Sebseba
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Bible of pop music.Its one of the best albums of the decade and the most crazy and soulful projects in pop music. I cant think of party without thinking about of some ofthe hits this albums has
  20. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Gaga at her peak. "Bad Romance" swept the nation for good reason. The production is a serve and the fame monster herself is perfectly content in this sound.
  21. Edduardo20
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Not for nothing this jewel is considered a Bible of the Pop !!! With this album Gaga came to revolutionize an industry and genre that since 2006 was dying, The Fame was his coming and The Fame Monster his word.

    Not only the way to do Pop music, but also the message you give in songs, music videos, presentations. That's The Fame Monster, how to get back to Pop something with soul, sense,    Not for nothing this jewel is considered a Bible of the Pop !!! With this album Gaga came to revolutionize an industry and genre that since 2006 was dying, The Fame was his coming and The Fame Monster his word.

    Not only the way to do Pop music, but also the message you give in songs, music videos, presentations. That's The Fame Monster, how to get back to Pop something with soul, sense, art, make it yours.    … Expand
  22. bust0rf
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    An EP full of amazing tracks. Dance in the dark is THE SONG on this record.
    MY TOP 5

    1. Dance In The Dark
    2. Monster
    3. Alejandro
    4. Bad Romance
    5. So happy I could die
  23. joaofelin
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    Bad Romance - 10
    Alejandro - 8
    Monster - 10
    Speechless - 8
    Dance in the Dark - 8
    Telephone - 9
    So Happy I Could Die - 7
    Teeth - 7

    score: 8,3
  24. DangerousGagz
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    A beautiful album by Lady Gaga, it's even better than the first one.
    A beautiful album by Lady Gaga, it's even better than the first one.
    A beautiful album by Lady Gaga, it's even better than the first one.
  25. RK13
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    This album is legendary. This is Gaga how we like. Wacky, fun and absolutely potty-mouthed. This album has attitude and lets you embrace your inner freak. #LongLiveGaga
  26. jaumefontcirer
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Only 8 songs gave Lady Gaga her most succes album ever. Bad Romance is the most iconic song from the 00' and Telephone, the best colaboration ever. Queen
  27. yordileon
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Se puede ver la falta de capacidad de esta mujer, queriendo inovar algo pero solo suena a exito pasajero que en unos años nadie reconocera.
    Es 0 recomendable, escuchelo bajo su responsabilidad
  28. MatyTolosa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this album, Gaga is art, she is the best pop artist in the world.......................................................................
  29. gugand
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    a masterpiece... the true QUEEN OF POP this is pop perfection so memorable!
  30. c_victor_hugo
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Lo mejor del álbum es el concepto que envuelve su música; el lado oscuro de la fama. Sus letras llenas de misterio y subliminalidades hacen del disco el mejor retorno del género dark-pop que puso muy de moda Michael Jackson en los 80's. Me atrevería a decir que The Fame Monster fue el nuevo Thriller, esta vez a cargo de una artista femenina que logro adaptar el género al siglo 21.
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2009

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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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