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. Santi_rave
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una joya del pop sin lugar a dudas Bar romance es una pieza que se escuchará toda la vida!
    Alejandro otro temazo conocido por todos
  2. ARGS19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM, really, I just listened to it and in most of its songs it shows its perfomancy and gives that desire to dance in the middle of a concert, sing it non-stop and above all with a lot of enthusiasm, I really loved it, apparently Lady Gaga's path is the right one and she shows it with her songs, I love her ❤️
  3. marianoooooooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El emjor album de la decada de los 00's!! Gaga supo darnos un album completamente pop con el **** Bad Romance considerada una de las meores canciones de toda la historia!!

    Otras desean.    … Expand
  4. junglerat
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She was absolutely on fire... everything about it is brilliant from start to finish . Oh Godga
  5. Dudugana123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love you lady gaga this is your best album you ever did. Love love love it.
  6. Foeppel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    EPIC. ICONIC. AMAZING. The videos, the esthetic, the clothes, the instrumental, the lyrics, the power of what she was trying to say with the whole Monster Fame thing! She ate my heart and made me speechless
  7. mrryjaneholland
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album left me speechless. FLAWLESS!!! this is pure art, it never gets old.… Expand
  8. Ritorumonsuta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    La amo es un álbum impresionante Nunca escuche nada igual, un gran álbum, una artista por excelencia
  9. Fergieee8319
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Considerado la biblia del pop, este álbum es sin duda uma joya de este siglo, Gaga supo darnos el mejor de sus álbum y sobre todo unas canciones tan ICONICAS como Alejandro y Bad Romance
    Y la colaboración de la decada con Telephone: Gaga And Beyoncé!

    Excelente álbum de Mother    … Expand
  10. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    lo que me gusta de este álbum es que tiene un contraste con su álbum debut, tiene casi el mismo nombre pero tiene un concepto diferente. algunas de las canciones que lo conforman tienen un aspecto sombrío, mientras que otras tienen un tono más alegre. un muy buen álbum para una muy buena época. mis canciones favoritas son telephone, monster y dancer in the dark
  11. Trodai26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    La goya de La Corona. El disco con el que Gaga dio el boom a nivel mundial. Pop puro! Letras maravillosas!
  12. RainonARMY
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album that made her fan. I still can't believe how much this album built my childhood. I need more like this from Gaga.
  13. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Find your FREEDOM IN THE MUSIC, TOGETHER WE'LL DANCE IN THE DARK. I'M A FREE BEAT.
  14. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: Monster, Bad Romance, Alejandro, Speechless, Dance in the Dark
  15. buppha
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Dance in the Dark as an official single would have been an amazing opportunity for Lady Gaga to catapult the status of The Fame Monster, and imagine the greatness of the visuals of its music video.
  16. ChaemChoi
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Speechless demonstrates the powerful prowess of Lady Gaga as a songwriter and vocalist.
  17. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    maravilhosa perfeita aclamada proprietaria do universo e de tudo que nele habita, incrivel como ela nunca falha
  18. PEDROMFR
    Feb 13, 2021
    8
    With only 8 tracks and a remix, Gaga gave us one of the most memorable pop albums of the late 00´s. The Fame Monster is for sure a big step in Lady Gaga's career.
    Top Track: Alejandro
    Worst Track: Monster
  19. BillieMercury
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Despite being an EP technically, this is a beautiful body of work that has managed to stand the test of time! "Bad Romance" (and its accompanying video) is easily one of the best pop songs of all time, with its "Rah-Rah" hook, synth beats, and powerful vocals. I know a lot of people didn't like "Speechless," but I think its probably one of Gaga's best ballads! My three least favorites areDespite being an EP technically, this is a beautiful body of work that has managed to stand the test of time! "Bad Romance" (and its accompanying video) is easily one of the best pop songs of all time, with its "Rah-Rah" hook, synth beats, and powerful vocals. I know a lot of people didn't like "Speechless," but I think its probably one of Gaga's best ballads! My three least favorites are "Teeth," "So Happy I Could Die" and "Monster," but I still listen to them regularly. My top three change all of the time, but I love the entire track listing. Also, the visuals for this era are amazing and I loved the Gothic theme. Every music video, outfit, performance, etc. was spectacular and unique, a feat not too many besides Gaga have been able to pull off.… Expand
  20. lvcxsz
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    This album is a very short pop record that has defined the 2010's, as well as the future of pop music. Serving as one of the most conceptually innovative and powerful albums released in the 2000's, Lady Gaga proved early that she was a legend in the making, and with the timeless dance-pop anthems like Bad Romance and Telephone, as well as the electrifying rock-influenced ballad that isThis album is a very short pop record that has defined the 2010's, as well as the future of pop music. Serving as one of the most conceptually innovative and powerful albums released in the 2000's, Lady Gaga proved early that she was a legend in the making, and with the timeless dance-pop anthems like Bad Romance and Telephone, as well as the electrifying rock-influenced ballad that is Speechless, Gaga showed her versatility in just a few simple tracks and solidified herself in the Pop Hall of Fame.… Expand
  21. Cavolfiore00
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This album is ICONIC, it’s undeniable. I loved it when it came out and I still love it
  22. 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.
  23. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhh… Expand
  24. FurkanCan
    May 19, 2021
    10
    I think that album changed pop culture caused a fluctuation through music industry
  25. Amyly
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Huge debut album, great pop hits. Very impactful her best and only good music.
  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. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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