The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2137 Ratings

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  1. twittzendo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums in the history of POP. Lady Gaga changed everything that was standard with this album. Alejandro, Bad Romance and Telephone, what songs.
  2. nuggnugget
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Plsss, the way she changed from The Fame to The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga has the mind of a mastermind me thinks.
  3. kai001
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    The fame monster é um álbum maravilhoso, em que a Lady Gaga procura explorar o outro lado da fama, essa mulher é extremamente relevante para a indústria, há muitos anos, suas músicas foram capazes de transformar a vida de muitas pessoas positivamente, devemos muito a Lady Gaga por toda a sua arte, e por tudo o que ela tem feito por nós, essa classificação com nota 78 é injusta, merecia serThe fame monster é um álbum maravilhoso, em que a Lady Gaga procura explorar o outro lado da fama, essa mulher é extremamente relevante para a indústria, há muitos anos, suas músicas foram capazes de transformar a vida de muitas pessoas positivamente, devemos muito a Lady Gaga por toda a sua arte, e por tudo o que ela tem feito por nós, essa classificação com nota 78 é injusta, merecia ser 100, de tão coeso que é, em apenas oito músicas, nos levam a outra dimensão… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. zhozhoba
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Its just a classic Lady Gaga that we all love and started to love from this era. Bad Romance, Telephone, Alejandro are huge hits all around the world. Classic of pop music
  6. AbelTP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ARTE TOTAL, lo mejor de lo mejor, gaga siempre enseñando que lo que ella sabe hacer es feliz al mundo con su musica.
  7. CalebeMicael
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the álbum Of milenium................................................
  8. AleksGhaGha
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Only 4 words: The Bible of Pop. This is the Gaga's master piece. It's such an marvelous album.
  9. Bastian98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El mejor ep de la historia y el que diga lo contrario que me lame el ano, jijiji bye
  10. geleh
    Sep 23, 2020
    7
    This album is way more different than the ones from the time it was released and still is, you could definitely see ''Bad Romance'' being released nowadays, but some songs like ''Monster'' and ''So Happy I Could Die'' are really outdated. Overall it is a great album.
  11. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Il primo capolavoro di Lady Gaga, un album perfettamente confezionato e interessante sotto tutti i punti di vista.
  12. Ediraretete
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum excelente, fue una obra maestra completando esas últimas canciones, una pisada firme para su trayectoria, con su innovación, actuación, voz y extravagancia.… Expand
  13. Victor237
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The Fame Monster (2008): O EP do album The Fame consegue trazer muito mais, com mais clipes bizarros e com os ótimos vocais da cantora Lady Gaga. Nota: 9.6
  14. Jjum998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop culture reset, represents the best of pop music and the perfection of an artist.
  15. diegofg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sublime, todas las canciones son perfectas, no tiene ningún fallo. Tiene su canción más memorable (bad romance) y la idea de convertir sus monstruos en canciones de pop bailable oscuras es muy buena.
  16. 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
  17. Weesj
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This EP is a masterpiece from begining to end!! I think every track deserves to be a no.1 hot single!
  18. IAMthebigdick
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Everyone needs to hear this EP is one of the most iconic moments in pop culture
  19. Cristianisfunky
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hits that are timeless and that you will always remember, this is the definition of the modern pop and the bible that Lady Gaga has done for pop culture.
  20. Eleven2020
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Monster, the ep that completes what was missing from her album the fame and that also enshrines her as the greatest pop artist of 2009, Lady Gaga is recognized as the new queen of pop, although she herself occupies the nickname mother monster, becomes a phenomenon and brings with it 3 long videos in which it demonstrates its potential
  21. Gerardo_R
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .Una verdadera joya de inicio a fin, letras, música, sonidos, la voz de lady gaga, el disco es muy bueno y lo único malo es que el disco termina.… Expand
  22. DanielCortes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No tengo otras palabras para este album más que BIBLIA, merece el exito que tiene
  23. Max2019
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El disco que marcó a una generación por completo una evolución en la industria musical, sin duda vino para liderar la nueva era del pop
  24. 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
  25. 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 ❤️
  26. 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
  27. junglerat
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She was absolutely on fire... everything about it is brilliant from start to finish . Oh Godga
  28. Dudugana123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love you lady gaga this is your best album you ever did. Love love love it.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Ritorumonsuta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    La amo es un álbum impresionante Nunca escuche nada igual, un gran álbum, una artista por excelencia
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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!
  35. 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.
  36. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Find your FREEDOM IN THE MUSIC, TOGETHER WE'LL DANCE IN THE DARK. I'M A FREE BEAT.
  37. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: Monster, Bad Romance, Alejandro, Speechless, Dance in the Dark
  38. 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.
  39. ChaemChoi
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Speechless demonstrates the powerful prowess of Lady Gaga as a songwriter and vocalist.
  40. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    maravilhosa perfeita aclamada proprietaria do universo e de tudo que nele habita, incrivel como ela nunca falha
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Cavolfiore00
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This album is ICONIC, it’s undeniable. I loved it when it came out and I still love it
  45. 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.
  46. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhh… Expand
  47. FurkanCan
    May 19, 2021
    10
    I think that album changed pop culture caused a fluctuation through music industry
  48. Amyly
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    Huge debut album, great pop hits. Very impactful her best and only good music.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. miguelcstb
    Nov 23, 2021
    6
    For the amount of success and acclaim this album has, I was expecting this album to be an amazing album, but it really isn't. After listening to it for the first time, I can say this album is overrated. I liked the singles, very much, and in my opinion, they're the best songs on this album, also, because the album tracks don't stand out, only a few do.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the most iconic albums ever released this century. Bad Romance and Alejandro alone deserve a 10/10.
  59. Vakarisjurg
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    i enjoying these songs but there aren't many songs so good in this album...
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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!
  64. theplantjojo
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Atemporal. Naquela época, ninguém fazia música pop neste nível de qualidade. Na minha opinião, o Álbum do Ano.
  65. 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
  66. vihsita
    Apr 13, 2023
    0
    so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad so bad
  67. 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.
  68. Manucci555
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Its a decent, if predictable, pop album from one of the genre's most recognizable figures.
  69. 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.
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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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