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  1. Nov 13, 2013
    8
    I was not a Gaga fan until I saw her "Fame Ball" tour and then it all changed. She channels a fresh pop sensibility into each track. Her knowing of how to energize a crowd will surely give her longevity.
  2. Nov 20, 2012
    3
    Come on people, you can't think that this album is actually good! The lyrics don't tell the listener anything and the music is only electronic music, which is, however, not so bad. But The Fame is just another stupid pop album. The idea of catchy dance pop songs only adds up three times. The rest is quite poor stuff and you really don't have to listen to this album.
  3. Sep 4, 2020
    4
    Flojisimo, de tantas canciones, todas salvo Just Dance y Paparazzi, son olvidables.
  4. 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
  5. 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!.
  6. Dec 4, 2016
    9
    What an incredible album. Lady Gaga brought pop music back to life. It has pretty much everything a pop album needs. It's upbeat, sexy, well sang, well produced and most of all - memorable. It'll rightfully remain one of music's most important debuts.
  7. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Fun album, almost every song deserved to be a single. Bops and fun songs non stop. A massive debut.
  8. Aug 15, 2013
    8
    I love Lady Gaga. This album is truly amazing. You can listen to it at any time, and the upbeat tracks will cheer you up immediately. Definitely a must buy.
  9. May 29, 2020
    8
    A welcome debut for Lady Gaga. Minimal skips and a textured look at newfound fame.
  10. Apr 3, 2015
    6
    I'm not as fond of this album as critics are. It's a solid debut from Lady Gaga, but I feel as if the majority of this album is dull synthpop from RedOne among others with not-so-creative lyrics. This earns the album a B-. Highlights: "Paparazzi", "Starstruck", "LoveGame". Worst song: "Summerboy"
  11. 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.
  12. May 28, 2012
    9
    One Of The Greatest Debut Albums Of All Time!
    Amazing Style Of Music!
  13. 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
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  14. Dec 16, 2014
    7
    The worst album it sincerely a fully commercial album, the songs have quality but it seems that focused only on making an album to the slopes and forget the rest, and the ballads are bad, but evaluating the tracks individually is umbom album, good to listen and have fun.
    Highlights: LoveGame and Just Dance
    Lows: Brown Eyes and Again Again
  15. May 24, 2011
    5
    Gaga's debut shows her talent in catchy yet simple Poker Face and Just Dance. Though with songs like Eh, Eh, Disco Heaven, Again Again and Brown Eyes is falls to flat from being a masterpiece.
  16. May 4, 2015
    10
    JT's best album so far hands down and better than part 1 without any doubts .
    Give me what i dont know Murder True Blood Amnesia are the kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  17. 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
  18. Dec 30, 2015
    7
    Gaga estreia no mundo da música nos dando um álbum bom, mas que não impressiona. Com músicas boas (algumas ótimas), os singles foram bem escolhidos e fizeram muito sucesso.

    Pontos altos: Paparazzi, Poker Face, Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
    Pontos baixos: Money Honey, Disco Heaven, Boys Boys Boys
  19. Jul 21, 2018
    4
    If you thought that this would be a pop masterpiece then you were wrong and is that despite not being bad Gaga did not fulfill what was promised to be the album of the decade
  20. 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
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  21. Mar 24, 2013
    10
    Just A Amazing Debut! The Best Album Of 2008 Along With Katy Perry's One Of The Boys!
  22. Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Between Poker Face, Just Dance and Nothing Else I Can Say, you'll feel that this album has been in your head forever. That's not necessarily a bad thing :P
  23. 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.
  24. Feb 28, 2017
    10
    No better way than to start an album with five excellent songs!!! And since it becomes much more great!!! Perfect album, perfect debut for Gaga!!! Perfection!!
  25. Feb 13, 2017
    3
    Eu amo a gaga, mas esse album é horrivel, minha casa explodiu, só presta os singles, serio muito ruim aaaaaaaaaaaa, gaga rainha mas nao da pra defender esse e o seu pior trabalho
  26. Mar 28, 2013
    6
    This album was fine. "Poker Face" and "LoveGame" stood out above the rest of the tracks.
  27. 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
  28. Jan 6, 2015
    9
    Álbum dos Hits Just Dance, Love Game, Paparazzi e Poker Face. Mas amo The Fame e Retro, Dance, Freak são perfeitas, a Sonoridade de I Like It Rough, é muito boa. esse é um ótimo Álbum de estreia.
  29. Nov 17, 2017
    9
    To have a great pop album you need the basics... fun/cheesy lyrics, big choruses, and overdramatic vocal arrangements. This is exactly what Gaga has mastered in... not only are these songs catchy as hell, you can't help but want to listen to them over and over again. It's a solid pop effort and will do wonders for her career. Music aside...she brings it all together through herTo have a great pop album you need the basics... fun/cheesy lyrics, big choruses, and overdramatic vocal arrangements. This is exactly what Gaga has mastered in... not only are these songs catchy as hell, you can't help but want to listen to them over and over again. It's a solid pop effort and will do wonders for her career. Music aside...she brings it all together through her performances and videos and it leaves you addicted. She's a force to look out for. Expand
  30. Oct 25, 2013
    8
    When Lady Gaga first came on the scene back in 2008, few truly realised how talented she was. Having studied pop culture well, she knew that as a popstar, talent has to be fairly hidden initially if you wanted success and you couldn't be overly artistic either. She realised that if she wanted to make the music that she truly wanted, she had to sell out a bit at first. As such, she launchedWhen Lady Gaga first came on the scene back in 2008, few truly realised how talented she was. Having studied pop culture well, she knew that as a popstar, talent has to be fairly hidden initially if you wanted success and you couldn't be overly artistic either. She realised that if she wanted to make the music that she truly wanted, she had to sell out a bit at first. As such, she launched herself as an attractive, sexy popstar with top quality pop tunes that the public ate up. But a lot of people thought she was all style, no substance, couldn't sing, play an instrument or had anything interesting to say. But towards the end of The Fame's album campaign, she started changing a bit. She started pushing her vocal performances to prove she had a voice, she started playing piano live (a talent in which she was classically trained and had led to offers from Juliard) and she began to say rather intelligent things in interviews. And if you truly listened to her album, you would find that The Fame is highly satirical. The songs sound as if she is advocating a superficial lifestyle but on closer inspection, you realise she is actually critiquing it. Especially evident on songs like Paparazzi, The Fame, Just Dance, Lovegame and Money Honey, Lady Gaga is clearly "in on the joke." She cleverly released an album that sounded mainstream enough to sell yet its songs were actually picking fun at the mainstream if you listened closely. But the album wasn't just a swipe at fame. It also has genuinely touching ballads Brown Eyes and Again Again (available on some worldwide editions). Lady Gaga would go on to create better albums, but The Fame is still good for what it was. This album was the stepping stone that she needed to become famous and she could show her true talent later on, when the public had accepted her. All she needed was to open that door to be accepted in the first place and she could go her own way afterwards. The Fame was the perfect vehicle for this ambition. Not quite as outstanding when looking back on it 5 years later, but still very good as a pop album. Expand
  31. 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?
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  32. 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.
  33. May 22, 2019
    7
    Em seu debut, Gaga consegue construir um trabalho coeso e interessante. The Fame expressa o potencial da artista e sua capacidade de entreter.
  34. Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Definitely one of the best and strongest debut albums of all times. If you haven't heard it yet, then you're not breathing as it's hit singles have become some of the biggest hits of all time like Just Dance, Poker Face and Paparazzi. An awesome concept album about fame, and all the fun things that you do when you have it. Gaga made her mark on the industry with this album, and it was soDefinitely one of the best and strongest debut albums of all times. If you haven't heard it yet, then you're not breathing as it's hit singles have become some of the biggest hits of all time like Just Dance, Poker Face and Paparazzi. An awesome concept album about fame, and all the fun things that you do when you have it. Gaga made her mark on the industry with this album, and it was so good that she became the biggest popstar out there! Queen! Expand
  35. 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!
  36. 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
  37. Nov 27, 2010
    10
    The Fame is my 2009's favorite album. No songs are boring. It makes u feel u are famous. It is catchy and danceable pop album. It also touches a glimpse of Rock 'n' Roll. It made me shift from Rock to Pop. So far, the best pop album since 2003 releases.
  38. Jun 20, 2014
    10
    E ela veio pra salvar a música pop com esse album,trazer de volta a graça que se tinha perdido.
    Não é a toa que já vendeu mais de 20 milhões de cópias.
  39. Dec 24, 2017
    9
    What a great debut album. I like almost every song on this album. She did a great job.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. Sep 10, 2011
    8
    This is the Gaga we all liked. Not this freak, horn-implanted "woman" releasing songs that make her sound like the Anti-Christ. "Poker Face", "Eh Eh" and "Brown Eyes" are the best tracks of her career.
  44. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    iconic pop debut. a pop QUEEN. the best pop album of the 2000s. she did for the gays.
  45. May 23, 2011
    8
    It's like getting in an artsy club that plays something that's a sort of high class dance pop experiment going from silly (LoveGame) to epic (Poker Face) to hypnotic (Starstruck) to actually fun (Summerboy). You "Just Dance" as expected but as you leave the ecstatic club, you can't help but return.
  46. 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!
  47. Apr 26, 2012
    9
    Gaga made a great first album. All of her singles were solid hits. I had the Fame Monster which was really good. Her songs are poppy, yet creative. She has a great voice to back it all up with.
  48. Nov 2, 2018
    8
    A great debut album with a modern sound and fresh ideas, its no wonder the album performed so well. Favourites include Poker Face, Paparazzi, Paper Gangsta, Eh Eh and Summer Boy
  49. Aug 11, 2011
    6
    THE FAME isn't perfect; it could use some work, such as better singing and a lot like that, but it's pretty catchy, and it's a solid start to Lady Gaga's career.
  50. Sep 23, 2014
    8
    The best dance pop I ever heard. The synths and the bass sounds so amazing and live is so good. My Favorites:
    1 - Poker Face
    2 - Just Dance
    3 - Paparazzi
    4 - Brown Eyes
    5 - Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
  51. May 10, 2015
    10
    Best debut of the 2000s decade! She just popped out of nowhere with Just Dance and Poker Face. This record tells me that Gaga was set to be the next Queen of Pop. On this album, I never seen anyone like Gaga pull this kind of thing off! Highlights of the album are "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Paparazzi", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "The Fame", and "Papa Gansta". Overall, it isBest debut of the 2000s decade! She just popped out of nowhere with Just Dance and Poker Face. This record tells me that Gaga was set to be the next Queen of Pop. On this album, I never seen anyone like Gaga pull this kind of thing off! Highlights of the album are "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Paparazzi", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "The Fame", and "Papa Gansta". Overall, it is one of the greatest albums of all time agreed. Expand
  52. May 9, 2021
    9
    Great album! Really fun and danceable tracks. Deserved the Grammy. My favorites are Just Dance and Paparazzi.
  53. 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.
  54. May 26, 2011
    7
    The album is great with several standout tracks, but does not come close to the amazing "The Fame Monster" and "Born This Way". It is, however, exactly what she needed to get noticed.
  55. Jul 31, 2011
    7
    Track By Track: Just Dance- good dancey song, very fun & loveable. LoveGame- dirty but nice...it is super fun and the chorus is short and memorable. Paparazzi- love, love, love! kind of a ballad but it's not, it's sweet and fresh. Poker Face- best track in the album such an amazing song, it is one of the best tracks of the decade. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)- not the best track but itsTrack By Track: Just Dance- good dancey song, very fun & loveable. LoveGame- dirty but nice...it is super fun and the chorus is short and memorable. Paparazzi- love, love, love! kind of a ballad but it's not, it's sweet and fresh. Poker Face- best track in the album such an amazing song, it is one of the best tracks of the decade. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)- not the best track but its a good listen, it feels out of place in this album. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich- ugh,,. bad bad bad it just sucks so bad. The Fame- pretty bad too i dnt like it. Money Honey- haha it's so cute! i love it. Starstruck- my 11 yr. old sister loves this song. It's her favorite GaGa song ever. I like it too. Boys Boys Boys- a highlight. it is cute and so electro-rock n roll. Paper Gangsta- bad song. she doesn't rap very well. Brown Eyes- sweet pungent rock and roll highlight. I Like It Rough- OK. NOt good. Not Bad. Summerboy- i like it. She sounds cool and the lyrics are fun and sexy.
    Best Tracks- Poker Face, Paparazzi, Boys Boys Boys, Brown Eyes
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  56. Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Pues es un álbum sumamente pop, muy comercial, muy Gaga, y es que ella llegó para cambiar las reglas del juego, este es el álbum que cambio todo. Sin duda alguna Gaga se ganó el corazón de todos con esta gran joya.
  57. Nov 27, 2011
    10
    Just Dance 10/10 Great Opener!
    Lovegame 9/10 I Fell This Song Is Magic... But Its Just Lacking A Little Peter Pan...
    Paparazzi 10/10 Great Great! Poker Face 10/10 Magical! Eh Eh (Nothng Else I Can Say) 10/10 Honestly I Love This Track Critic's Said "What Happed?" And Slammed The Song... Beautiful, Dirty, Rich 10/10 It Sounds Like A Song From The 90's! The Fame 8/10 Its Good.. Its
    Just Dance 10/10 Great Opener!
    Lovegame 9/10 I Fell This Song Is Magic... But Its Just Lacking A Little Peter Pan...
    Paparazzi 10/10 Great Great!
    Poker Face 10/10 Magical!
    Eh Eh (Nothng Else I Can Say) 10/10 Honestly I Love This Track Critic's Said "What Happed?" And Slammed The Song...
    Beautiful, Dirty, Rich 10/10 It Sounds Like A Song From The 90's! The Fame 8/10 Its Good.. Its Just Not Eh Eh Good...
    Money Honey 10/10
    Starstruck 8/10 Its Still A Good Song...It Just Never Stuck Out To Me.. Although It Did To Others..
    Boys Boys Boys 10/10 Sounds Like A Song From The 90's!
    Paper Gangsta 10/10 One Of My Favorite Tracks Off The Album... Because This Song Is Not Her Type Of Music! Its Different...
    Brown Eyes 8/10 The Most "Slow Dance" Song On The Album
    I Like It Rough 8/10 I Think Its A Filler Summer Boy 7/10 Its Not Bad.. But Its NOT GAGA At All.... To Pop....... I Smell A Filler!
    Disco Heaven 10/10 The Magic Starts Again!
    Again Again 10/10 Great!
    Retro Dance Freak 10/10 Its Great, But It Sounds Like Gwen Stefani.. But Thats Not Bad!

    OK The Worst Songs On The Album ARE:
    I Like It Rough & Summer Boys
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  58. 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.
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  59. Mar 28, 2012
    8
    Gaga fans usually prefer "Born this Way" to this, but i disagree. Yes, "Born this Way" is a good album but the real Lady Gaga is this. With an engaging and particular electronic sound and with an interesting concept, Gaga made a really good album. She also completed the concept with her incredible fashion style that shocked the world in the past years. So please Gaga, "Born this Way" isGaga fans usually prefer "Born this Way" to this, but i disagree. Yes, "Born this Way" is a good album but the real Lady Gaga is this. With an engaging and particular electronic sound and with an interesting concept, Gaga made a really good album. She also completed the concept with her incredible fashion style that shocked the world in the past years. So please Gaga, "Born this Way" is good, but return to this style. Expand
  60. Mar 16, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most enjoyable albums I ever heard, sounds different and variable, "Brown Eyes" surprised me, a simple and touching song, I never expected that from Gaga, but she did it, "Poker Face", "Just Dance" and "LoveGame" are the most dancing musics ever, and tracks like "Paper Gangsta", "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" keep the album balanced and highlighting. Expand
  61. Dec 3, 2013
    0
    A half electropop album mouth that piggybacked on the Blackout by Britney Spears. Gaga tries to get influences from David Bowie to merge with their pop music, but fails in the attempt. The Fame is showing a frustrating and extremely pretentious debut.
  62. 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
  63. Dec 6, 2010
    10
    The Fame is like, you don't know what it's music but, then you hear it and you realize of what is music. The Fame is just amazing, should be the album of the year.
  64. 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...
  65. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    El mejor Album debut de todos los tiempos sonidos revolucionarios y una gran obra maestra wow Gaga es una Diosa
  66. Oct 13, 2013
    10
    amazing album, she managed to create an album electopop iconic, one of the best albums of recent years, the electronic sound mixed with pop and fashion made ​​a success of THE FAME
  67. 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.
  68. Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen Expand
  69. 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!
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  70. Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the most iconic debuts ever. It delivers iconic songs that are pop perfection.
  71. Aug 16, 2010
    7
    There is no doubting Lady Gaga's potential with this impressive debut but by the end it does get slightly repetitive. From the obvious 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' there are also other good tracks like 'Brown Eyes' and 'Paper Gangsta' but these are let down by generic pop tracks like 'Boys,Boys,Boys'. The album is slightly to light hearted and has little dark elements,luckily, sheThere is no doubting Lady Gaga's potential with this impressive debut but by the end it does get slightly repetitive. From the obvious 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' there are also other good tracks like 'Brown Eyes' and 'Paper Gangsta' but these are let down by generic pop tracks like 'Boys,Boys,Boys'. The album is slightly to light hearted and has little dark elements,luckily, she released the Fame Monster the following you which I feel is a much more rounded and confident production. Expand
  72. Aug 23, 2011
    7
    It's hard to write a review on this album when I know we've already gotten better albums from her. In retrospective this album was far from perfect. The singles are really the only songs that shine. Her goal was to create a plastic pop album to shoot her to fame and the album is as superficial as the album title suggests. This is more like 15 minutes of fame. This album is only gave us aIt's hard to write a review on this album when I know we've already gotten better albums from her. In retrospective this album was far from perfect. The singles are really the only songs that shine. Her goal was to create a plastic pop album to shoot her to fame and the album is as superficial as the album title suggests. This is more like 15 minutes of fame. This album is only gave us a glimpse of what GaGa was capable of and although it's a great debut it fails to match up to her greater more fleshed out albums that were released in the future. Songs like Paparazzi and Pokerface are pop classics already and started a pop cultural shift. Te Fame is the first digital album to cause a huge hurricane and GaGa is the new social media Queen. Expand
  73. Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Un gran album debut, tiene canciones muy bailables que mezclan la fama con el amor, ademas tiene canciones que te recordaran tiempos memorables como los 80's!
  74. Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Futuristic, but at the same time retrograde . He and a mixing disk with a new type of pop music of birth, while one takes you to other clubs slopes lead you to magnificent nightclubs. The album was instrumental in the revolution of pop music . We can say that he who brought pop right back in evidence but this time for music and not for beauty. The album itself is intelligent. One of theFuturistic, but at the same time retrograde . He and a mixing disk with a new type of pop music of birth, while one takes you to other clubs slopes lead you to magnificent nightclubs. The album was instrumental in the revolution of pop music . We can say that he who brought pop right back in evidence but this time for music and not for beauty. The album itself is intelligent. One of the highest points and she managed to unite excellent music and agrdavéis to listen and dance . I say to say that this album and a masterpiece and that few have done and will do as good as albums . Expand
  75. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The way she started her career was (and still is) so Iconic!!! Bops on bops.
  76. Oct 21, 2010
    7
    I chose to give this album a seven because I think that for a debut album, the potential is high. She actually cares about what she's doing for a change. She's not a "go in, get the money, get out" kind of person. She's in it, and she's staying in it. The songs are well-crafted, and while about 1/4 of the albums's songs are not even too great (there's some filler around the ending), it isI chose to give this album a seven because I think that for a debut album, the potential is high. She actually cares about what she's doing for a change. She's not a "go in, get the money, get out" kind of person. She's in it, and she's staying in it. The songs are well-crafted, and while about 1/4 of the albums's songs are not even too great (there's some filler around the ending), it is still one of the best female pop debut albums of the past...five years? Maybe ten. Expand
  77. Nov 25, 2010
    9
    She's pretty good. There are several misses on the album but overall, a solid debut. I think she released the best songs as singles, but I also think Starstruck and I Like it Rough are standouts.
  78. Mar 6, 2011
    7
    The Fame heavily borrows material from 70s' disco and 80s' electropop, highly notable in "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)". "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Paparazzi" are no doubt, life-changing pop tracks, while I'll go as far as calling "Starstruck" and "Paper Gangsta" underrated. The album's overall creativity is a bit overrated, due to its repeated use of the same synths and baseThe Fame heavily borrows material from 70s' disco and 80s' electropop, highly notable in "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)". "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Paparazzi" are no doubt, life-changing pop tracks, while I'll go as far as calling "Starstruck" and "Paper Gangsta" underrated. The album's overall creativity is a bit overrated, due to its repeated use of the same synths and base tracks. But The Fame introduces us to GaGa, a glamorously stylish, yet powerful woman who wants to change the world of pop music forever. Expand
  79. May 31, 2011
    6
    The Fame is both undeniably catchy and forgettable. While Lady GaGa herself proves to be a rising star in mainstream music, some of the tracks are just too similar to one another, using the same repetitive melodies and synths. Its standout tracks are its two lead singles, "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", which have proven to be a bold success. One of its weaker moments are "Eh Eh", whichThe Fame is both undeniably catchy and forgettable. While Lady GaGa herself proves to be a rising star in mainstream music, some of the tracks are just too similar to one another, using the same repetitive melodies and synths. Its standout tracks are its two lead singles, "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", which have proven to be a bold success. One of its weaker moments are "Eh Eh", which relies too much on cliche synths drawn from the '80s. Expand
  80. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    O ALBÚM TROUXE DE VOLTA O DANCE PARA OS CHARTS SE CONSOLIDANDO COMO RAINHA DO POP!
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. Mar 2, 2011
    7
    Lady Gaga turned pretentious pretty damn fast. Even music videos like "Paparazzi" smacked of try-hard quite early on in her career. But the music on The Fame has no delusions of grandeur, a quality I don't expect to see from Lady Gaga in any of her work in the immediate future. Here she is fixed on bringing straightforward, catchy hits to the table, and for the most part she delivers. ForLady Gaga turned pretentious pretty damn fast. Even music videos like "Paparazzi" smacked of try-hard quite early on in her career. But the music on The Fame has no delusions of grandeur, a quality I don't expect to see from Lady Gaga in any of her work in the immediate future. Here she is fixed on bringing straightforward, catchy hits to the table, and for the most part she delivers. For me, "Money Honey" is the most original and appealing track on the album. Expand
  84. May 25, 2012
    6
    This a good, solid album of hers. It does have a lot of catchy songs. But it still lacks the impact that I want to have, although, I understand that this is her first album. But this is still a great way to start her career.....
  85. CRL
    Jul 31, 2011
    5
    I'll give a lot of credit to Lady Gaga; she writes/produces her own music which is more than can be said for most of the pop industry. And there are one or two songs where she actually shows how great her voice is instead of smothering it in cacophonous beats and monotonous pseudo-singing.
  86. Sep 3, 2012
    10
    Is there any thing that's not on this disc from heaven. Surpassing other artists suck as Britney Spears and Beyonce, GaGa has outdone The Beatles and Queen with uptempo grooves like Just Dance and Poker Face alongside the most touching song ever: Brown Eyes. Is there something she can't do?
  87. Feb 2, 2018
    10
    "The Fame" was Lady Gaga's debut back in 2008, this album made everyone in the music industry step up their game and start pushing boundaries. Truly a piece of modern art that started a new era along with the digital sales.
  88. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Álbum injustiçado merecia muitos grammys lendário e atemporal uma obra de arte
  89. Mar 23, 2012
    10
    Overrtaed a shell, though this album have some good songs!
  90. Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Amazing...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ness Expand
  91. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Asco. Urge cancelación para ella y sus fans que son unas ratas. Urge exterminarla
  92. Jun 7, 2011
    9
    "Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" is catchy but poorly written. "Disco Heaven" is boring and lifeless. The rest of the album is pretty solid. Her second best song ever after "Alejandro" is the unforgettable "Paparazzi".
  93. Mar 8, 2012
    6
    I don't be a biggest fan of Lady Gaga, but some of her songs are good, this is a good album, with some good songs, and this style is ingenious (but some strange for me), the voice of Gaga is good, a good CD.
  94. Mar 26, 2012
    7
    The Fame, despite having quite a lot of filler, is a good debut album from Lady Gaga. It's full of happy tracks which make you want to dance your butt to all night long. It's not perfect, far from it. Gaga does it better when she extended it, but it's quite a good start nonetheless
  95. 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.
  96. Mar 17, 2012
    5
    Strengths: compelling listen, great for working out, perfect for dance parties etc.

    Weaknesses: too suggestive, overly dirty, can't relate much, repetitive and contrived sound after a while, etc.
  97. Dec 15, 2013
    7
    Great album debut for a new artist. She has grown a lot since then and for the better. But this was a nice change at the time it was released and felt fresh. It´s the debut of one of the real artists we still have in mainstream music nowadays. So that alone deserved praise. Best song is Paparazzi by far, which is the one that leads to that better sound of hers we´ll get to see in herGreat album debut for a new artist. She has grown a lot since then and for the better. But this was a nice change at the time it was released and felt fresh. It´s the debut of one of the real artists we still have in mainstream music nowadays. So that alone deserved praise. Best song is Paparazzi by far, which is the one that leads to that better sound of hers we´ll get to see in her following albums. Expand
  98. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best debut albums of all time. Changed radio. Iconic. Standout tracks: Paparazzi, Poker Face, Paper Gangsta
  99. IGa
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Vibrant and unique. Besides being a great alternative to pop music fans, "The Fame" induced a whole mass of artists to focus on dance music. Full of hits and simple and agile beats, "The Fame" can win you the visual and music - even the most retro, which can be less good. Enjoy!
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. 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.
  2. The full-length The Fame proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks.
  3. 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.