The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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8.4

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  1. camilacacio
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    It somehow became one of my favorite albums. I had already heard the most iconic songs, but never the album in its entirety. The production of the album takes you to a futuristic place, even if it is a work carried out in the last decade. So nostalgic.

    It's hard to pick just one as my favorite.
  2. Mentol15
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Uno de los álbumes más icónicos de la década de los 2000's, un álbum que nos presenta a una joven Gaga de apenas 21 años incursionando en el Pop y el EDM, reviviendo así el pop a finales de los '00. Varios tracks como Just Dance, Paparazzi y Poker Face demuestran la habilidad de Gaga para escribir y su gran talento vocal.
  3. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The very first Lady Gaga album minus the days of Stephanie G and the band but the very best Lady Gaga album, this album help me find myself
  4. JaySWang
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    I will give it a 10/10! what an album! The treasure of all! I can't stop streaming it all the time!
  5. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    6
    One half of the album is great, the other half is the opposite. An album fitting for Gaga, but quite boring.
  6. xoGabexo
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    The best debut album the world have seen. Gaga refined pop music new and put it on a new level. She was so young when she stared and is still carrying the music industry. Legend!
  7. aestheticmoon
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    This could be the debut of all time. Gaga's sound is amazing. This album is a timeless masterpiece. My favorite songs are Just Dance, Paparazzi, Poker Face, Eh Eh, I Like It Rough.
  8. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the most iconic debuts ever. It delivers iconic songs that are pop perfection.
  9. miyai
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Without question, 'The Fame' is one of the greatest pop albums ever and shows how a debut album should be done.
  10. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Moment when A STAR WAS BORN! Classical definition of debut masterpiece and how artistic mind can be turned into electronic pop music.
  11. Tim_D
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literally one of the most impactful and generally best debuts out there !!!
  12. Jadericka
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Debut Album of all time. This album is such a masterpiece and very work of art.… Expand
  13. Vakarisjurg
    Jul 5, 2022
    5
    there are couple songs that i can enjoy but this album is my least best lady gaga album.
  14. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    The best debut album in the history of pop music! No bad songs, only fantastic songs that always get you dancing no matter what mood you in. LUV It!.
  15. germanotta28
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Culture reset diye kullanilan terim sanirim Lady Gaga'nin The Fame albumune tam uyacaktir. Just Dance, Love Games, Paparazzi, Poker Face ve hatta The Fame gibi parcalar 2019 sonrasi ciksa sosyal medyanin da etkisi ve ruzgariyla nerelere gelirdi dusunmeden edemiyorum. Her seyiyle harika bir album.
  16. dakeliaa
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This is what the industry NEEDS!!!! POP REVIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The debut of the biggest superstar of all time, the supernova of the 21 century!
  18. 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...
  19. cosmicakita
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    What an amazing debut. I really enjoyed this album. Congrats Gaga!
    Highlights: Just Dance, LoveGame, Poker Face, Beautiful, Dirty, Rich, The Fame and Money Honey.
  20. TestedCarli
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Lady Gaga The Fame Album Review
    1. Just Dance 10/10
    2. Love Game 10/10
    3. Paparazzi 10/10
    4. Poker Face 10/10
    5. Eh Eh Nothing Else I Can Say 10/10
    6. Beautiful Dirty Rich 10/10
    7. The Fame 10/10
    8. Money Honey 10/10
    9. Starststruck 10/10
    10.Boys Boys Boys10/10
    11.Paper Gangsta 10/10
    12. Brown Eyes 7/10
    13. I Like It Rough 10/10
    14. Summerboy 7/10
  21. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel theFueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel the listener to “just dance”. Empty lyrics are all part of the game when it comes to creating pop music — and Lady Gaga looks to have hit the jackpot here with her blend of sassy attitude, metallic beats and sharp, incisive songwriting.… Expand
  22. Sceibe
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    The most impactful and iconic and legendary debut album in the history of humanity. No one has come close to top this album and it remains a true inspiration to artist all over the world. It’s just amazing how everything Gaga does is pure gold. A pop bible.
  23. dieyoung
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    i'm just passing by ok.......................................................................................................
  24. 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.
  25. Amruk
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Iconic beginning of an album, with familiar synths and and intro containing what we need to know about the album: "RedOne, Konvict, Gaga". "Just Dance" is definitely one of the best songs that Gaga had written, since beside being a production masterpiece, it talks about enjoying your life no matter what, just remember to just dance - it's gonna be okay! "LoveGame" is a really cool,Iconic beginning of an album, with familiar synths and and intro containing what we need to know about the album: "RedOne, Konvict, Gaga". "Just Dance" is definitely one of the best songs that Gaga had written, since beside being a production masterpiece, it talks about enjoying your life no matter what, just remember to just dance - it's gonna be okay! "LoveGame" is a really cool, welcoming song about sex. I love the execution, and I'm glad that Gaga used those more confident vocals, rather than those weak vocals from the demo. "Paparazzi" is a nice, bright pop-y song, with, well, questionable lyrics, but they fit the theme of the album well + Gaga slayes vocally. "Poker Face" is another production masterpiece. Not only the beat is incredible, but all the details put into that song, like those little "a-a-a" backing vocals behind the song's chorus - I love them so much! And song's theme - bisexuality - is really relatable for me. "I Like it Rough" takes as to other planet, possiblly even to Chromatica, because this song sound so pink for me. Definitely one of the best pre-ARTPOP era vocals are here, with that cool production.
    "Eh, Eh", even though it shares the same producer as the previous track, is completly different - it's vibrant and much more bright and less synth-y. "Starstruck" is another song following album's theme - the fame - this time, how do we feel next to big celebrities. I love this twinkly production of this track, but it's kinda repetetive, but it's not a much of an issue. "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" let Gaga's raw vocals shine with really intricate production details, especially on song's chorus. "Vanity" is simply addictive with its hook, and should be included in every edition of album - it makes so much sense. The next is album's title track - "The Fame". Containing this bright and synthy production with really nice lyrics, you simply cannot be in love with this track.
    "Money Honey" definitely is one of the simplest tracks out there because of its production, which is kinda same-y as album's hugest singles, but it's still worth checking out, especially with an extended intro! "Boys Boys Boys" is a lovely song about boys. But that's not why I love it so much, again it goes down to the sound of the song - it features really cool details of Gaga's backing vocals, and production work is really nice! "Paper Gangsta" is kinda change of pace for an album, featuring more serious Gaga, with quite different production choices. Gaga's voice is auto-tuned, while the track is backed-up by piano and this hip hop beat. The song makes sense within an album due to its subject matter - how Gaga got scrapped from Def Jam. "Brown Eyes" starts the streak of slower tracks at the end of the album. It's a powerful piano ballad, which I really adore. "Summerboy" is playful, and besides that I wouldn't shift Gaga's vocals so much, I have nothing else to add about this one.
    "Disco Heaven" is retro-disco track inviting you to some old club - I like it. "Retro Dance Freak" isn't really great, and definitely there were much better choices for song to put on the album insted of this auto-tune retro track talking, well, about Gaga herself. I wish that "Freakshow" was put here instead - the song would make so much sense in this album, due to being somewhat about the fame. Or "Quicksand", which had really cool, matching production. "Again Again", depending on an edition, is in the middle or at the end of the album. I guess it would be better to left it at the end, but wih addition of "Wonderful" after, since "Again Again goes seamessly into "Wonderful", and they're both about the same person - its producer and Gaga's ex - Rob Fusari.
    Production-wise this album is very cohesive, that's why I'm giving it 10/10, because to be honest how album feels to me matters to me the most. Lyrcial content can be just a cool bonus, and here are two major themes - relationships and the fame, which comes together in tracks like "Money Honey" or "Beautiful Dirty Rich", so I'm taking it. Gaga really opened-up her career at the highest standards!    … Expand
  26. Danilordw
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    A Gaga sabe escrever melodia, hein? Amo todas apesar de achar as músicas vazias demais, mesmo sendo pra pista de dança e isso acaba tirando todo o potencial que o álbum tem. Faixas como The Fame, Brown Eyes e money honey são as mais fracas e as maiores, quase todas, são singles. Ainda assim, a interpretação vocal e a variedade sonora dentro dos padrões de estética e produção do álbum aindaA Gaga sabe escrever melodia, hein? Amo todas apesar de achar as músicas vazias demais, mesmo sendo pra pista de dança e isso acaba tirando todo o potencial que o álbum tem. Faixas como The Fame, Brown Eyes e money honey são as mais fracas e as maiores, quase todas, são singles. Ainda assim, a interpretação vocal e a variedade sonora dentro dos padrões de estética e produção do álbum ainda assim são curiosas o suficiente para te levar até o fim. Divertido e dançante, teatral e brilhante, o álbum se destaca por conhecer seu público (principalmente da época) mas é óbvio que se torna uma potência quando se junta todo o resto que o rodeia: moda, vídeos musicais e promoção.… Expand
  27. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Great album! Really fun and danceable tracks. Deserved the Grammy. My favorites are Just Dance and Paparazzi.
  28. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen… Expand
  29. mhevila
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    hinário dance, todas as músicas tinham potencial pra ser single, simplesmente um marco
  30. dohairglosseyes
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This album literally changed pop culture one sequin at a time. She really paved the way for many artists and continues to set trends before anybody else!
  31. daddy_p3
    Mar 29, 2021
    6
    Although the birth of electronic dance pop and a moment on the music industry, it isn't the best critically speaking. It certainly defines what the pop scene would look like for the following decade, the album is pretty empty outside of it's singles. Very few songs besides the ones promoted are memorable and the majority of the album lacks personality or depth. And no, the ballad doesn'tAlthough the birth of electronic dance pop and a moment on the music industry, it isn't the best critically speaking. It certainly defines what the pop scene would look like for the following decade, the album is pretty empty outside of it's singles. Very few songs besides the ones promoted are memorable and the majority of the album lacks personality or depth. And no, the ballad doesn't help it more than it pushes the record back.… Expand
  32. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    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.
  33. PEDROMFR
    Feb 13, 2021
    6
    With her debut album, Gaga shows us that she knows how to make a hit, but still failures in delivering cohesion.
    Top Track: Poker Face
    Worst Track: Paper Gangsta
  34. Crisisdosis
    Jan 10, 2021
    0
    Me encanta este album las mejores canciones de Lady Gaga y la mejor artista del mundo es la reina del pop si que lo es
  35. Cavolfiore00
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “The Fame” is the biggest and most impactful debut album of the century so far and wil never ever be outdated… Expand
  36. Avriloveigne
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty Solid. The album is built on a in-depth context that is the Fame. Songs complement each other as a full album. We can see Gaga hiding behind an avant-garde persona, but the deep cuts like Brown Eyes and Summerboy reveal the more natural side of her. The production is pretty catchy, the lyrical content is on point for a commercial success aimed album.… Expand
  37. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    A estreia dela ate começou bem, mas copiou os looks da Gwen Stefani e Kylie Minogue, como sempre a Lady Xerox.
  38. Leandromc
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    As faixas são brilhantes e icônicas, temos certeza que vamos ouvir essas músicas por muitos anos, os vocais são incríveis e melodias memoráveis.
  39. Justinscotts
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    iconic pop debut. a pop QUEEN. the best pop album of the 2000s. she did for the gays.
  40. AlistairTun
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This album is unforgettable! The birth of one of the most iconic artists of the millennium! We'll never forget the smash-hit "Poker Face". Amazing album, amazing artist, and an amazing debut.
  41. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    entrou arrombando tudo e todos, obra divina e criação perfeita. um dos melhores álbuns do seculo
  42. Weesj
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Just amazing! I love every single sonf on that album!! Her first album couldnt have been any better
  43. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    Though Gaga started out in New York's tough-to-break club scene, her ability to pick out a good hook (along with her ability to spot a good producer) makes The Fame sound like a unified whole -- something that's truly amazing when you account for the fact that five different producers/beatmakers were brought in to craft this disc.
    So is The Fame a modern-day club classic? Sadly, no, as    Though Gaga started out in New York's tough-to-break club scene, her ability to pick out a good hook (along with her ability to spot a good producer) makes The Fame sound like a unified whole -- something that's truly amazing when you account for the fact that five different producers/beatmakers were brought in to craft this disc.
    So is The Fame a modern-day club classic? Sadly, no, as Gaga's desire to try new sounds and genres can sometimes submerge her in waters in which she's just not ready to swim in. Yet The Fame is still a solid dance album -- and, really, when you're in the middle of your favorite nightclub at 2 a.m. in the morning, dancing like there's no tomorrow, isn't that all that matters?    … Expand
  44. Panchogul
    Sep 4, 2020
    4
    Flojisimo, de tantas canciones, todas salvo Just Dance y Paparazzi, son olvidables.
  45. ChaemChoi
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Paper Gangsta is one of the standout tracks from this debut album and greatly shows the potential of Lady Gaga.
  46. buppha
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    I like it Rough would have been a beautiful choice as an official single and I really like the production direction of its track.
  47. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: I like it rough, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Summerboy, Eh Eh Nothing Else I can Say
  48. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    un álbum sólido y adecuado para su debut. con este álbum lady gaga hizo que su carrera empiece con el pie derecho, logrando hits y siendo reconocida mundialmente. el concepto usado para este álbum es realmente bueno, al igual que la mayoría de sus canciones. los feats no se sienten forzados y quedan re bien. mis canciones favoritas son the fame, boys boys boys, money honey, beautiful dirtyun álbum sólido y adecuado para su debut. con este álbum lady gaga hizo que su carrera empiece con el pie derecho, logrando hits y siendo reconocida mundialmente. el concepto usado para este álbum es realmente bueno, al igual que la mayoría de sus canciones. los feats no se sienten forzados y quedan re bien. mis canciones favoritas son the fame, boys boys boys, money honey, beautiful dirty rich y just dance… Expand
  49. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance !
  50. Eleven2020
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    one of the best debut albums in history, the fame brings a legacy of pop rebirth and making it more important, Lady Gaga meets all the requirements and brings something else with her and this is the extravagance that defines her since this era
  51. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel theFueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel the listener to “just dance”. Empty lyrics are all part of the game when it comes to creating pop music — and Lady Gaga looks to have hit the jackpot here with her blend of sassy attitude, metallic beats and sharp, incisive songwriting.… Expand
  52. ARGS19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Este álbum, refleja como una persona puede llegar a sentirse una diva, empoderada, cosa que no es malo, en cierto modo en un momento de su vida, uno debe sentirse insuperable, este álbum refleja eso y mucho mas, bailable, fiestero, cool, eso y mucho mas refleja, adoro este álbum ❤️
  53. Trodai26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Primera música que gaga trajo al mundo. Se podría decir que es el álbum más Stefanni de todos.
  54. JmsBnd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album introduced us to Lady Gaga who will actually become one of the biggest names in music. Best debut album in the history of pop music. I said what I said. Periodt.
  55. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Coragem ter que ter para ouvir algo tão ruim. As poucas faixas boas foram as que ficaram conhecidas.
  56. Ritorumonsuta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó el álbum es lo mejor que escuche en en mi Vida amo este álbum creo que es el mejor de todos los tiempos… Expand
  57. twittzendo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For me it's the biggest debut album in the history of POP. Poker Face is the highlight of this album. Paparazzi gave us Lady Gaga's best performance. Nothing could compare.
  58. mrryjaneholland
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lady gaga revolutionized the pop industry with this album. absolutely amazing… Expand
  59. Jjum998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album has fresh sounds and makes me dance everywhere. The hits are memorable.
  60. Hausofsharlie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amo a Lady Gaga, su música es inspiración profunda #LadyGaga #TheFame #TheFameMonster
  61. Enriquev1925
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arguably the best debut album in history, it made pop music relevant and mainstream again and it did so with great beats, fun lyrics and eye catching music videos.
  62. DanielCortes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Dio justo en el blanco con este album, es perfecto para ser su debut, se nota el tiempo que le dedico
  63. AbelTP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    DIOSA, desde este album me enamore de su musica, porque es la unica artista que me llena completamente, ritmos impresionantes y demostrando todo lo que ella puede ofrecer al mundo de la musica.
  64. CalebeMicael
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best hits of Lady Gaga...................................................
  65. AlisonDiaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A lot of dance music, with a lot of energy. Lady Gaga was born with that record and it was a beautiful way to do it,
  66. Cristianisfunky
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literaly, A Star is Born. I shouldn't be so surprise that Lady Gaga's first album is one of her master pieces. She brings us the dance music and made it commercial but so artistic at the same time.
  67. IAMthebigdick
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the born of the biggest artist in all human history, every single person needs to listen and pay attention to it. Baby just dance is perfect
  68. Fernando_xcx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Toda una biblia Dance, sin duda arte puro, desde su debut demostrando que nació para ser una estrella
  69. nuggnugget
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Plsss, literally the best way to start gher career. Literally bop after bop, this album can´t be topped.
  70. diegofg
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Uno de los mejores álbumes debut de la historia. Tiene canciones míticas en su carrera como Just dance, paparazzi o poker face y aunque el sonido de algunas canciones ya se ha pasado un poco de moda, sigue sonando igual de bien. Es divertido, pegadizo, fresco e innovador y con este disco consiguió su objetivo de revivir el fenómeno pop de masas.
  71. Victor237
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The Fame (2008): O primeiro álbum da cantora Lady Gaga chega com uma ótima produção e com os belos vocais da cantora. Nota: 8.8
  72. Ediraretete
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La biblia del pop vigente, sin dudas marcó un antes y un después en la cultura pop, la llegada de Lady Gaga a la música fue lo más importante en la industria musical actual.… Expand
  73. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Gli ottimi esordi di Lady Gaga, musica promettente che ha aperto la strada a un artista di spessore.
  74. Alexey_McEuriv
    Aug 2, 2020
    6
    Lady Gaga is a gorgeous and talented artist and her debut album was very successful and made her way to Hollywood. The title of the album predicted that the album will gain fame and Gaga herself will receive it. The songs just dance poker face paparazzi were super successful. The album was made in the style of 90 and early 00, and it was a good decision, as if she did in the same style asLady Gaga is a gorgeous and talented artist and her debut album was very successful and made her way to Hollywood. The title of the album predicted that the album will gain fame and Gaga herself will receive it. The songs just dance poker face paparazzi were super successful. The album was made in the style of 90 and early 00, and it was a good decision, as if she did in the same style as she would not have been able to achieve such heights. Unfortunately the album can be divided into 2 parts. These are the first 6 good songs and 9 bad songs that either did not fit into the style of the album or were already rigidly outdated.Videos filmed for singles have become icons in the music industry. They were as desny as poker, as grim as the paparazzi, or who just got into a dance. The clips were extravagant inspired by the scandalous clips of Britney Spears and Madonna. This is how the clips hooked people. A truly great album… Expand
  75. lucaslira_
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    O ALBÚM TROUXE DE VOLTA O DANCE PARA OS CHARTS SE CONSOLIDANDO COMO RAINHA DO POP!
  76. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Asco. Urge cancelación para ella y sus fans que son unas ratas. Urge exterminarla
  77. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The way she started her career was (and still is) so Iconic!!! Bops on bops.
  78. Guo56
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is and always will be one of mother monsters best album to be released, with LoveGame being one of the songs in my top 3 favorite songs ever made right with Pink Floyd’s “Time” and Gaga’s “Bad Romance”. Still have to decide what order to put them in.
  79. MatthewSC
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best debut albums of all time. Changed radio. Iconic. Standout tracks: Paparazzi, Poker Face, Paper Gangsta
  80. PabloRivie
    Jun 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.- JUST DANCE.- EXCELENTE primer sencillo, un giro fresco al pop del 2008, como primer track del album me parece un poco de golpe, pero definitivamente es una canción memorable dentro de su carrera. TOP
    2.- LOVE GAME.- De esas canciones que al escucharlas cuando el disco es lanzado dices "Ojalá sea sencillo" sigue la linea de la anterior, ambas bastante comerciales. Hasta ahora vamos muy bien. TOP
    3.- PAPARAZZI.- En esta canción Gaga nos va introduciendo de a poco su lado teatral/ freak, en la época no me gustó como sencillo pues su sonido varía un poco de los anteriores, un pop un poco menos agresivo y comercial, pero ahora me parece una obra de arte. TOP
    4.- POKER FACE.- Volvemos a la linea del pop comercial, un poco más agresivo. Definitivamente un sencillo que marca una era en la historia del pop. En esta canción Gaga también nos va introduciendo de a poco detalles característicos de ella como el "mamamama" fraseos más abstractos fuera de lo común dentro del pop de la época. TOP
    5.- EH, EH (NOTHING ELSE I CAN SAY).- El lado dulce y fresco del album. Un sonido más 90's, muy distinto a las anteriores canciones pero no deja de ser comercial. Con esto Gaga aleja al album de ser monótono, Líricamente bastante simple pero necesario para el transcurso de la experiencia The Fame. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    6.- BEAUTIFUL DIRTY RICH.- Sónicamente es un vuelco 180° al sonido del disco, bastante aire a Mark Ronson. No es para nada una mala canción pero definitivamente rompe con la homogeneidad del sonido previo. Podemos ver también un poco más de la personalidad de Gaga. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    7.- THE FAME.- Otro sonido muy distinto a las 6 anteriores. Un poco más de influencia Rock. Me da la impresión de que los anteriores sencillos fueron solo la herramienta para saltar la fama y en estas canciones empezamos a oir a la verdadera Gaga. Me deja un ligero sabor a poco.
    8.- MONEY, HONEY.- La pista me suena muy similar a Just Dance, es como si la hubiera reciclado y eso me suena a RELLENO. De todos modos no es una canción recordable.
    9.- STARSTRUCK.- Un sonido bastante mas similar a los primeros tracks. Inicialmente de mis canciones favoritas del disco. La colaboración con Flo Rida me parece lo menos Gaga que he escuchado en mi vida, sin embargo pienso que debió ser sencillo. TOP
    10.- BOYS, BOYS, BOYS.- Retomamos la linea del pop comercial. Tiene potencial de sencillo también intentando recuperar cohesividad en el álbum. TOP
    11.- PAPER GANGSTA.- El principio suena a un rap con auto tune. Sigue en la linea de los anteriores dos tracks. Líricamente un poco más trabajada, también nos va introduciendo de a poco su inclinación por el piano. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    12.- BROWN EYES.- Primera balada y ME ENCANTA! Otro giro completamente distinto a lo que iba del disco. De nuevo vuelvo a pensar que todo lo anterior fué solo un parche comercial para saltar a la fama y en estas canciones vemos realmente el potencial artístico de Gaga. TOP
    13.- I LIKE IT ROUGH.- Volvemos al pop pero bastante menos agresivo que los anteriores, me suena bastante Madonna y no a sus mejores canciones, nada recordable. Relleno innecesario. NEXT
    14.- SUMMERBOY.- De nuevo otro giro muy distinto al sonido. Otra mezcla un poco rock, me suena un poco a Katy Perry! Creo que jamás había escuchado algo asi de Gaga. No es para nada mala, de hecho me suena muy para escucharle en el auto y me gusta!
    15.- DISCO HEAVEN.- Continua con la influencia un poco rock, pero esta vez me suena un poco a relleno. Innecesario. NEXT

    EN GENERAL: Como primer álbum no me parece malo pero sónicamente no me suena NADA cohesivo. Suena a un experimento de sonidos. Un poco como si fuera una Gaga bohemia artista de bar queriendo salir en algunas canciones, luchando contra una disquera que quiere repetir el éxito comercial que tuvieron los primeros dos sencillos. Un par de rellenos innecesarios. No es un mal álbum pero tampoco mi favorito.    … Expand
  81. SergyARTPOP
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mayores debuts de la historia. Un disco que cambió la música pop, junto a The Fame Monster, a finales de los 2000 y principios de los 2010. No solo la música, sino la moda, la forma de dar los espectáculos, la creación de vídeos musicales y el uso de Internet para la comercialización de la música cambió, para siempre, con la llegada de Lady Gaga.

    En este disco encontramos una    Uno de los mayores debuts de la historia. Un disco que cambió la música pop, junto a The Fame Monster, a finales de los 2000 y principios de los 2010. No solo la música, sino la moda, la forma de dar los espectáculos, la creación de vídeos musicales y el uso de Internet para la comercialización de la música cambió, para siempre, con la llegada de Lady Gaga.

    En este disco encontramos una producción brillante, con una voz clara, limpia, potente y dramática. Grandes canciones, con algún altibajo, una temática interesante, la de la fama, y unas letras tontas y divertidas que anuncian la llegada de una de las mayores artistas que ha tenido el pop.

    Mejor canción: Poker Face; un clásico contemporáneo
    Peor canción: Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say); suena a una demo sin acabar y no pega con el resto de álbum, demasiado dulce en comparación    … Expand
  82. zhozhoba
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Hit after hit after hit. A really enjoy this album every time i listen to it thoroughly. I mean, did you see how mane song the wrote for this record or before this album came out. there are so many unreleased songs. She worked so hard for her debut and she got what she deserved
  83. Jamiegranger
    May 30, 2020
    8
    True break to the traditionally. This album is filled with soulful pop songs. This album is massively apart of my childhood.
  84. Jjum98
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The album with which the phenomenon was born, called Lady Gaga, one of the best artists in the world and in history.
  85. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    A welcome debut for Lady Gaga. Minimal skips and a textured look at newfound fame.
  86. RafaelMec
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga teve como marco em seu debut o diferente, ousado e esplêndido clamor pela reinvenção artística. A faixa título consegue reunir em si os elementos fundamentais da Fama.
  87. greedybadidea
    May 25, 2020
    7
    Lady Gaga's debut album 'The Fame' is the dirtiest pop debut I've ever seen from an artist, but it works so well for her. While many songs are quite generic, that is to be expected with a debut project from a pop singer. Some of the tracks do feel quite similar with the same autotune being used on Gaga's vocals. Also the chorus of many of the songs also feel generic, especially towards theLady Gaga's debut album 'The Fame' is the dirtiest pop debut I've ever seen from an artist, but it works so well for her. While many songs are quite generic, that is to be expected with a debut project from a pop singer. Some of the tracks do feel quite similar with the same autotune being used on Gaga's vocals. Also the chorus of many of the songs also feel generic, especially towards the end of the record. My favorite part of the album is definitely the first half, but the entire project is a delight to listen to, and it's a decent first album for the legendary singer.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Paparazzi
    2. Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis)
    3. Poker Face
    4. LoveGame
    5. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich
    6. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
    7. Disco Heaven
    8. I Like It Rough
    9. Starstruck
    10. The Fame
    11. Summerboy
    12. Money Honey
    13. Boys Boys Boys
    14. Brown Eyes
    15. Paper Gangsta    … Expand
  88. joelsantana17
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This was lady gaga's debut and one of her best albums and probably one of the best pop albums ever made.
  89. JeremySpears
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    "The Fame" started Lady Gaga's incredible career and is probably the best debut album of all time. Not only was it successful but this album, along with Britney Spears' "Blackout" (2007), started the dance pop trend that lasted for several years. The album is mainly a dance pop and electropop album. It’s mostly upbeat dance tracks, a few midtempos here and here and one piano ballad. The"The Fame" started Lady Gaga's incredible career and is probably the best debut album of all time. Not only was it successful but this album, along with Britney Spears' "Blackout" (2007), started the dance pop trend that lasted for several years. The album is mainly a dance pop and electropop album. It’s mostly upbeat dance tracks, a few midtempos here and here and one piano ballad. The four highlights off the album are definitely the legendary singles "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame" and "Paparazzi". Those songs haven’t aged a day and are still fun. Some other highlights are the "Starstruck" and "I Like It Rough". Both two dancy songs that could’ve been huge hits for Gaga. Two missed opportunities. The most underrated track on the album is "Paper Gangsta". It’s more midtempo compared to the previously mentioned tracks and has a pretty unique production. Definitely not single material but definitely a hidden gem. "The Fame" is a pop music classic and one of the most iconic albums of the 2000s. Like I said, I think it’s the best debut album. I only give 9 points instead of 10 points because parts of the album have aged ("Boys Boys Boys" / "Brown Eyes"). Iconic album.

    Highlights: Paper Gangsta, I Like It Rough, Starstruck & the four singles    … Expand
  90. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I love this album. It's sometimes very dark, and sometimes very bright. Sometimes is just Gaga and piano, and sometimes it's lots of production. It's very good album, and definitively the best Gaga album so far!
  91. pkuc01
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing debut album. Revolutionary! Worth listening! Great concept of Fame and all the luxuries than comes with it. Songs are cohesive.
  92. JuniorMorigi
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Álbum injustiçado merecia muitos grammys lendário e atemporal uma obra de arte
  93. DanielLG
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    El mejor Album debut de todos los tiempos sonidos revolucionarios y una gran obra maestra wow Gaga es una Diosa
  94. joel_tdl
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Después de una década The Fame se sigue sintiendo fresco, ritmos que siguen siendo actuales y canciones que seguirán vigentes por una década más.
    Lady Gaga y sus respectivos productores fueron pioneros en la música pop de los 2010´s lanzando un Álbum que inspiró cientos y cientos mas.
    La desventaja es que un a producción así no permite apreciar la calidad vocal del artista, lo cual es    Después de una década The Fame se sigue sintiendo fresco, ritmos que siguen siendo actuales y canciones que seguirán vigentes por una década más.
    Lady Gaga y sus respectivos productores fueron pioneros en la música pop de los 2010´s lanzando un Álbum que inspiró cientos y cientos mas.

    La desventaja es que un a producción así no permite apreciar la calidad vocal del artista, lo cual es una pena.    … Expand
  95. Jacksonwb01
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Perdeito, icônico um marco no pop...
    Paparazzi é a melhor faixa do álbum...
  96. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    One of the best selling albums ever was released by unknown girl named Lady Gaga. Nobody could now that after years she still will be so popular. Her next releases will become even more cooler and after years she will be saving pop music. But I rate this album 9, because some songs seem boring and Gaga could replace them.
  97. jpsuxx
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Ambicioso ao extremo, temos uma novata na cena pop cantando sobre a fama: seus luxos e lixos. Lady Gaga consegue transformar um álbum de estréia em uma performance, dando vida ao conceito do disco através de sua própria carreira. Era apenas o começo.
  98. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    Dificilmente você encontrará alguém que nunca tenha ouvido Poker Face ou Just Dance. Gaga trouxe hits memoráveis e atemporais. Love Game e Paparazzi são, sem dúvidas, as minhas preferidas. Uma junção de sonoridade viciante + clipes memoráveis.
  99. Serchvaz
    Jul 2, 2019
    9
    This is a very good pop album, it has a timeless songs and icons hits like pokerface, paparazzi, and just dance, 10 songs are excellent, 4 are good, the lyrics are cheesy, this electro pop is amazing. You will enjoy and love this album.
  100. louis_
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    In their debut material the pop star features tracks that work, smartly, alone. Going on a Disco vibe we clearly see an influence of "Confessions On A Dance Floor" very well used
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, The Fame, the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    The full-length The Fame proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks.
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  3. 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.
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