The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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  1. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    6
    i like this album but i think its one of gaga's worsts projects, taking off "poker face", "paparazzi", "lovegame", "just dance" and "summerboy", i think the album is so forgattable
  2. 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.
  3. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Coragem ter que ter para ouvir algo tão ruim. As poucas faixas boas foram as que ficaram conhecidas.
  4. 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.
  5. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The debut of the biggest superstar of all time, the supernova of the 21 century!
  6. HunterG776
    May 27, 2011
    10
    Lady GaGa desverves the success this album has give her. 4 Number one hits, 12,000,000 copies sold and 5 Grammy nominations speak for themselves in this, unusual, amazing, stunning abum.
  7. Niksan555
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    This album is MASTERPIECE!!! I Really love GaGa!!! "Just Dance" , "Poker Face" & "Paparazzi" are amaizing songs!!! 8) 8) 8)
  8. FragileLamplite
    May 22, 2014
    9
    The Fame is undoubtedly one of the most impactful and iconic debut albums in modern pop music. It catapulted Lady Gaga into stardom and our hearts. Here she shows off her songwriting abilities and vocal versatility, effortlessly singing through smash hits "Poker Face, "Just Dance" and "Paparazzi". The Fame also helped bring electronic music back into the mainstream through the help of itsThe Fame is undoubtedly one of the most impactful and iconic debut albums in modern pop music. It catapulted Lady Gaga into stardom and our hearts. Here she shows off her songwriting abilities and vocal versatility, effortlessly singing through smash hits "Poker Face, "Just Dance" and "Paparazzi". The Fame also helped bring electronic music back into the mainstream through the help of its singles, and also ventures into experimental territories on "Paper Gangster" and more retro sounds on "Summerboy" and "Disco Heaven". Filler tracks are virtually nonexistent, and we start to see some of the musical threads continued on its sequel, The Fame Monster. Although it may not be Gaga's best work, it still stands alone as a monolith of pop culture, one of the defining albums of 2008.… Expand
  9. Kauanzanatts
    Sep 11, 2016
    9
    this is the best and the biggest album debut of all timeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee im a big fan of gaga and that shows a new face of the pop music,it bring to us poker face,just dance,love game and other amazing hits and that is her 2 best album i really love that,very strong and big quality album
  10. 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.
  11. Fernando_xcx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Toda una biblia Dance, sin duda arte puro, desde su debut demostrando que nació para ser una estrella
  12. 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.
  13. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Gli ottimi esordi di Lady Gaga, musica promettente che ha aperto la strada a un artista di spessore.
  14. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance !
  15. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: I like it rough, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Summerboy, Eh Eh Nothing Else I can Say
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. owenrw2889
    May 24, 2011
    8
    POSITIVE - This album is one of the best debuts albums of all time. It offers one track after another with a new sound. You can imagine playing this album over and over again in a club and getting excited each time 'Poker Face', 'Just Dance' and 'Starstruck' repeat. She has taken over the world of music with this album, not just in sound but in image. Her image speaks to so many people,POSITIVE - This album is one of the best debuts albums of all time. It offers one track after another with a new sound. You can imagine playing this album over and over again in a club and getting excited each time 'Poker Face', 'Just Dance' and 'Starstruck' repeat. She has taken over the world of music with this album, not just in sound but in image. Her image speaks to so many people, being different but stunning all at the same time. Each track is produced to perfection, each track offering difference, but at the same time one sound making it the ultimate package. NEGATIVE. Not many to choose from, but one i must mention....Lady GaGa prides herself on her meaningful songwriting which can be heard in 'Paparazzi', 'Brown Eyes' and others, but certain tracks such as, although good, are very basic lyrically. There is a reoccuring sound about 'Boys', taking her to an anmost typical level of pop song writting. Another negative is although this is an Electronica album at times it almost crosses the Urban genre, 'Starstuck'(although brilliant) and 'Paper Gangster'(again, brilliant) feel slightly out of place. OVERALL. An album that has sold over 13 million copies. Say's it all really. This album will go down in history for all the right reasons. The number one reason being this is pop music, pop culture and pop image at it's absolute greatest. A masterpiece of pop production and an instant icon has been created.… Expand
  20. artpopgr
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    A massive breakout, a massive debut. One of the biggest releases in pop to ever exist, proves that Lady Gaga has only just begun. The music is purely perfect.
  21. 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.
  22. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    one of the best debut album ever every song has potential for single when rb ruled charts and music industry Gaga made edm mainstreem with that album in 2008
  23. jaumefontcirer
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Her fist album with one of the most powerful songs at her career: Paparazzi. Everybody knows Just Dance, Poker Face, Eh, Eh, and Little Monsters love Fame and Love Game, Boys, Boys, Boys, Beautiful, Dirty, Rich, and others. Queen of firsts albums!
  24. MatyTolosa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this album, Gaga is art, she is the best pop artist in the world.......................................................................
  25. c_victor_hugo
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Gaga cambió la manera de hacer musica pop desde 2008. Este álbum cuenta con gran innovación en el genero dance-pop y el concepto del álbum es muy acertado y coherente con sus letras. En el final de la decada de los 00's se tuvo una gran carencia de música pop pura, con The Fame se inció una nueva era musical.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. DavidIsOverHere
    Aug 14, 2010
    8
    A mainstream artist, but she writes her own albums, sings live, has catchy songs, and designs her own clothes; she is her own boss; hey, the only people who gave this 0 are those prejudiced against mainstream music and are too stubborn to change their mindset. Lady Gaga is on her way to becoming the next Madonna, and that is pretty rare. "Just Dance", "Paparazzi". "Poker Face", "Love Game"A mainstream artist, but she writes her own albums, sings live, has catchy songs, and designs her own clothes; she is her own boss; hey, the only people who gave this 0 are those prejudiced against mainstream music and are too stubborn to change their mindset. Lady Gaga is on her way to becoming the next Madonna, and that is pretty rare. "Just Dance", "Paparazzi". "Poker Face", "Love Game" all fit the "The Fame" perfectly, and the other songs aren't half-bad. Overall, a great album.… Expand
  29. glacier777
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    An album that will go down in history, but for the right reasons? The singes are perfect but the rest of the tracks feel like filler apart from eh, eh(nothing else I can say), which is a pure pop song that most pop artists fail to create in their whole career, while gaga manages to do that with an album track. The other track which is great is paper gangster, it's a down-tempo pop ballardAn album that will go down in history, but for the right reasons? The singes are perfect but the rest of the tracks feel like filler apart from eh, eh(nothing else I can say), which is a pure pop song that most pop artists fail to create in their whole career, while gaga manages to do that with an album track. The other track which is great is paper gangster, it's a down-tempo pop ballard that has perfection written all over it. However the rest of the tracks sound the same and will become boring quite quickly. Nevertheless, this album contains some of the best dance-pop songs of the last ten years and all the songs are flawlessly written and produced. She puts her stamp on every song, I just think that the stamp doesn't differ that much on some of the songs. To finish, this album also contains the best song ever in my opinion, and it is worth buying just for this, the incredible poker face.… Expand
  30. LittlePenny
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    A brilliant pop album. It's been over three years since I got this album and I still love it.
  31. we_4231
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    As we all know Lady Gaga is the bomb. This album is the beginning of her career. It includes Poker Face and Paparazzi (among all her great songs on here). If you appreciate fine pop music, even if you are not a Lady Gaga fan, you will become one once you hear this album. It is amazing!
  32. Diamandis
    Dec 30, 2013
    8
    She has everything to be a star in pop music. "The Fame" is one of the best debut albums of the decade. "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "Paparazzi" and "Brown Eyes" are my most recommended songs. Lady Gaga gave a new breath to pop culture with this fresh music but certainly she needs to polish herself a little bit more as an artist and explore all the talent she has to be on top.
  33. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    This album show the world a girl who came to music to change the pop music, and the get the change in this album, this album is a complete revolution of pop music
  34. GlM
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest debut albums by an artist. The album delves into the idea of 'The Fame' to give us a narrative, filled with standout Dance-Pop anthems, touches of Disco, and R&B infused beats. The Dance fueled tracks of the album give an insight as to who Lady Gaga is, and who she is to become with a very long career ahead of her. She isn't stopping any time soon.
  35. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Through this album, Gaga made us believe that Pop music was not dead, track by track she makes us come back to the 80 's without lost her futuristic sense of fashion. These funny and catchy songs about how fame is lame sometimes, shows us her intelligence and sense of humour and, of course, her passion for fashion. Gaga is not about fame "money honey", she is about talented.
  36. joaoaugusto
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A wonderful album! A wonderful artist! Every album released, his talent and his legacy growing and most respected. This only tends to grow. Each person chooses his own Queen, Lady Gaga for me is the true queen of pop.
  37. bust0rf
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    THE GREATEST DEBUT ALBUM BY A FEMALE THIS CENTURY. Lady Gaga brought a new sound into pop culture and changed the music world completely. No matter what everyone says, Lady Gaga joins Madonna and Britney Spears as one of the best biggest female pop icons of all time.
  38. 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.
  39. Mononoke
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Her best work ever. We can count the title, the lyrics that totally match the content of the album and of course the beats from the 80's. A-m-a-z-i-n-g.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. Jjum998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album has fresh sounds and makes me dance everywhere. The hits are memorable.
  45. 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 ❤️
  46. 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
  47. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    entrou arrombando tudo e todos, obra divina e criação perfeita. um dos melhores álbuns do seculo
  48. 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!
  49. smijatov
    Aug 13, 2010
    8
    'The Fame' is an excellent album - it has many amazing songs such as Just Dance, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Love Game and I like it rough... however, that is basically the first part of the album. The second part with the other songs, just kind of feels as if it is misplaced. I don't know, the last 8 songs seem unnecessary and forced somehow. Nevertheless, Gaga's first album is definitely a'The Fame' is an excellent album - it has many amazing songs such as Just Dance, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Love Game and I like it rough... however, that is basically the first part of the album. The second part with the other songs, just kind of feels as if it is misplaced. I don't know, the last 8 songs seem unnecessary and forced somehow. Nevertheless, Gaga's first album is definitely a good one! Good for clubbing and dancing, and manages to provide with songs that will be stuck in your head for weeks, if not months. Definitely one of the most refreshing and simply best albums of recent memory!… Expand
  50. Drag
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    I love this album! Some of the album tracks: Paper Gangsta, Starstruck, Beautiful Dirty Rich and Brown Eyes are among my favourites from her. The epic Poker Face and the avant-garde Paparazzi make this album one of the best pop albums released in the last decade.
  51. ahern1204
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    When I was in high school and just come out of the closet, this album was my holy grail! I had a Gaga obsession like most gays in 2008 - 2012 but while listening to Gaga, I felt a sense of security with my sexuality. Weird, since the depth of these songs are very shallow. I felt like a proud and out gay kid while listening to the Fame and my memories of this album are nothing but happyWhen I was in high school and just come out of the closet, this album was my holy grail! I had a Gaga obsession like most gays in 2008 - 2012 but while listening to Gaga, I felt a sense of security with my sexuality. Weird, since the depth of these songs are very shallow. I felt like a proud and out gay kid while listening to the Fame and my memories of this album are nothing but happy moments. You don't get much of Gaga's vocal talent on here since they're mostly drowned in reverb but you do get how great Gaga is for creating infectious hooks and verse lines that I've quoted more than lines from Mean Girls (which was A LOT when in high school).
    Here, you have an overload of really catchy pop tunes and I don't think anyone should judge it more than that.
    Best Songs: Paparazzi, PokerFace, Paper Gangsta
    7/10    … Expand
  52. Hedilio
    Mar 11, 2013
    8
    She is one of the artists who is redefining pop music. This album is all about "the fame", which can be taken literally or sarcastically, depending on how you look at it. Her voice is phenomenal and she blends many decades into one record pretty perfectly.
  53. candyangelin
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    perfect material, perfect production, it´s an amazing pop album with a good vibe and influences, it´s fresh, funny, catchy, i could dance all night longe, lady gaga is an amazing singer and she´s so experimental, so smart with her songs, that´s why i like her music so so much good luck girl, you´re gonna so so far
  54. raulkul
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Some songs of this album were written years ago, at the time Lady Gaga still dreamed to be a popstar, for example "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich". This prove that she's been working on music since the beginning. With 8 years old Gaga has already knew how to play piano and dance. Her first album 'The Fame" crossed many taboo and became one of the most important album in pop music!
  55. SonOfGagaVenus
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a truly perfect album starts with a catchy song Just Dance is for sure these songs are a masterpiece, and one of the best CDs of the decade, Lady Gaga and her team are to be congratulated.… Expand
  56. literallykevin
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    The Fame is an amazing album to say the least. She, at first, lacks credibility as an artist, but she convinced me with Just Dance, Poker Face and Paparazzi.
  57. aliceinwonderla
    Mar 26, 2017
    1
    Extremely shallow, even for a pop record. The production is fine in a few tracks, that's why I gave it 1 point. The lyrics, the themes, the voice... Just bad.

    Papparazzi is a very nice song and Just Dance is ok. The rest of it... nah.
  58. thecriticboy
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Good, nice and quality is as I was to The Fame. Multi danceable songs with one another ballad, Gaga shows us her debut as a reminder never to forget and be an appreciation of the good pop that is should continue and not a commercial waste as today
  59. 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
  60. dakeliaa
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This is what the industry NEEDS!!!! POP REVIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  61. 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
  62. austinbond
    Feb 20, 2011
    9
    Her music is electronic gold. She has serious talent & knows how to make the nightclub come alive. Of course, that doesn't mean she isn't completely bonkers. Seriously, a meat dress?
  63. GabrielReis
    Apr 7, 2012
    10
    Love this album, Lady GaGa was amazing, the singles was amazing, Poker Face was epic, LOVE this album. So, Born This Way is my favorite. The Fame Monster so amazing too.
  64. CaliLilMonster
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    Years later after release I'm still loving The Fame. It still gets me dancing! It's such a great album and it a definitely a classic. I would recommend buying this on iTunes.Every song is amazing. I guarantee this is a great album to have, that can compare to any album of today.
    My Personal favorites are: Love Game, Poker Face, Just Dance, and Starstruck.
  65. ilikekpop
    Jan 31, 2014
    10
    Overall great debut album, she was my 2009, highlights are just dance, poker face, paparazzi, lovegame, I like it rough, money honey, boys boys boys and brown eyes
  66. dagirls
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    I think her not bad voice is marred by her reliance on gimmickry and calling that gimmickry 'artistic credibility.'
    I liked her music more before I saw the dumb videos that they made for the songs. Her obsession with the ridiculous makes her someone I wouldn't bother following-I think some of her lyrics are kind of messed up if you bother to pay attention to them-its amazing that she    I think her not bad voice is marred by her reliance on gimmickry and calling that gimmickry 'artistic credibility.'
    I liked her music more before I saw the dumb videos that they made for the songs. Her obsession with the ridiculous makes her someone I wouldn't bother following-I think some of her lyrics are kind of messed up if you bother to pay attention to them-its amazing that she hasn't managed to off herself out of sheer stupidity since the inception of her "musical career." Say by falling headfirst into a toilet & getting stuck there or simply by walking off the edge of a building, high as a kite.    … Collapse
  67. retrospecial
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame is just as easy to hear as any up-and-coming pop album, but is enriched with a catchy sound that carries Gaga's voice all the way through. Not the best album out there, but an excellent breakthrough debut that easily paves her road for future success. Gaga is clearly able to combine mainstream pop sound with phonetic brilliance that is usually absent fromLady Gaga's debut album The Fame is just as easy to hear as any up-and-coming pop album, but is enriched with a catchy sound that carries Gaga's voice all the way through. Not the best album out there, but an excellent breakthrough debut that easily paves her road for future success. Gaga is clearly able to combine mainstream pop sound with phonetic brilliance that is usually absent from most albums.… Expand
  68. batuhangermanot
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    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. Fo
  69. Americarnaud
    May 6, 2016
    8
    A great album, with great writing, great production, the duo Gaga/RedOne proved to be hit-makers, but in the end, you want a bit more... which you can find on The Fame Monster. But this is still a great debut album.
  70. mhevila
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    hinário dance, todas as músicas tinham potencial pra ser single, simplesmente um marco
  71. 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
  72. Trodai26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Primera música que gaga trajo al mundo. Se podría decir que es el álbum más Stefanni de todos.
  73. Spellkid
    Nov 6, 2010
    9
    This could be the debut of all time. Gaga's sound is amazing .The top tracks are "Just Dance", "I Like It Rough", and "paper gangster". Though the song "Starstruck" gets to be repetitive, even with Flo Rida, and Space Cowboy. this is a great start for any career.
  74. MovieMachine
    Mar 25, 2012
    8
    Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame is just as easy to hear as any up-and-coming pop album, but is enriched with a catchy sound that carries Gaga's voice all the way through. Not the best album out there, but an excellent breakthrough debut that easily paves her road for future success. Gaga is clearly able to combine mainstream pop sound with phonetic brilliance that is usually absent fromLady Gaga's debut album The Fame is just as easy to hear as any up-and-coming pop album, but is enriched with a catchy sound that carries Gaga's voice all the way through. Not the best album out there, but an excellent breakthrough debut that easily paves her road for future success. Gaga is clearly able to combine mainstream pop sound with phonetic brilliance that is usually absent from most albums.… Expand
  75. neisan_kun
    Jul 27, 2011
    7
    Fame, fashion, glam, pop, and performance art in one compact disc. "The Fame" allows pop music and performance art to come together (again) with clever sounds and lyrics. There is a type of "innocent fame" aura to the album that shows vulnerability. But in the end the album is about your everyday women in the society of fame and pop music. While some tracks feel like filler for albumFame, fashion, glam, pop, and performance art in one compact disc. "The Fame" allows pop music and performance art to come together (again) with clever sounds and lyrics. There is a type of "innocent fame" aura to the album that shows vulnerability. But in the end the album is about your everyday women in the society of fame and pop music. While some tracks feel like filler for album length, the stronger songs will keep you coming back.… Expand
  76. AndreBroseghini
    Aug 26, 2011
    9
    Muito bem produzido, Lady Gaga conseguiu trazer a dance music de vez para o topo das paradas e influenciou outros artistas à seguirem pelo mesmo caminho. Ou seja: um álbum que decidiu os rumos da indústria musical.
    Melhores faixas: Paparazzi / Poker Face / Summerboy
  77. LanaEllithorn
    Jun 27, 2012
    0
    Very overrated. She has a great voice but just doesnt use it as it should be used. The album was rushed and cheaply produced. Was expecting a lot better. Dont waste your money.
  78. GabZChris
    Nov 29, 2013
    7
    A mildly favourable album, with pop songs that will appeal to the masses due to the infectious tunes and beats. Songs like Eh, Eh, Starstruck & Boys Boys Boys are easy on the ears while Just Dance & Poker Face are obvious club bangers, with the latter two later becoming the breakthroughs for her career. There's nothing much to dislike on the album, but most of the later songs played areA mildly favourable album, with pop songs that will appeal to the masses due to the infectious tunes and beats. Songs like Eh, Eh, Starstruck & Boys Boys Boys are easy on the ears while Just Dance & Poker Face are obvious club bangers, with the latter two later becoming the breakthroughs for her career. There's nothing much to dislike on the album, but most of the later songs played are obvious fillers. With the exception of Eh, Eh, Lady Gaga and her record label definitely chose the right hits to represent her album as singles.

    Standout Tracks: Just Dance (ft. Colby O'Donis), LoveGame, Poker Face    … Expand
  79. Nein
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    Definitely the game changer album of POP. Pop will never be low brow. Lady Gaga have changed the game of POP entirely, the singles are really fantastic and bops. From Just Dance to Paparazzi, I enjoyed all of them. The album will never get old. It deserved #1.
  80. Charlymc
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    This album is the ultimate pop masterpiece, it was the first album that I bought from my money in 2009 because it was too good for its time when it was released, she basically saved pop music. I still cannot stop playing it so much I'm still in love after years this album is amazing and timeless.
  81. grigiogirls
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    The album changed pop music FOREVER! Lady Gaga has had an undeniable effect on pop culture, and this album was just the beginning for Lady Gaga. Featuring the HUGE hits Just Dance, Poker Face, Paparazzi, and LoveGame, this album is absolutely incredible. I wouldn't be lying if I said this album changed my life.
  82. KamuSubarashi01
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    This is definetely Gaga's best pop vocal album so far, i really like all of the song that this amazing album contain , GG Gaga ♥
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. Weesj
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Just amazing! I love every single sonf on that album!! Her first album couldnt have been any better
  86. 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
  87. Vakarisjurg
    Jul 5, 2022
    5
    there are couple songs that i can enjoy but this album is my least best lady gaga album.
  88. luisatut
    Dec 8, 2010
    10
    Lady Gaga's debut has to be one of the greatest! The woman's vocals are what sets this album apart from the rest of the trash. If anyone could do pop it is Gaga, she is changing it as we speak, everyone feels like they have to compete with her. "Poker Face" and "Just Dance" were number one hits, while "LoveGame" and "Paparazzi" were amazing songs. Gaga is not trying to be a generic popLady Gaga's debut has to be one of the greatest! The woman's vocals are what sets this album apart from the rest of the trash. If anyone could do pop it is Gaga, she is changing it as we speak, everyone feels like they have to compete with her. "Poker Face" and "Just Dance" were number one hits, while "LoveGame" and "Paparazzi" were amazing songs. Gaga is not trying to be a generic pop star and she is showing that with the range she showcases on this album. The talent is unmeasureable. Great debut album!… Expand
  89. rbrtprch22
    Feb 4, 2011
    10
    The 70s and 80s inspired artist Lady Gaga started her career fantastically with her debut album "The Fame". With catchy dance beats, wonderfully written lyrics and amazing vocals, the album is not to disappoint, that is if you are an 80s fan, of course. The Fame is generally about the bright side of the fame. Money, love, paparazzi, dance, beauty, wealth and relationships is what'sThe 70s and 80s inspired artist Lady Gaga started her career fantastically with her debut album "The Fame". With catchy dance beats, wonderfully written lyrics and amazing vocals, the album is not to disappoint, that is if you are an 80s fan, of course. The Fame is generally about the bright side of the fame. Money, love, paparazzi, dance, beauty, wealth and relationships is what's mentioned in the album. Every track has a story behind it, unlike many other pop artists these days. Lady Gaga is not just pop, she is also Pop Rock and Rock n' Roll. The Fame is worth buying.… Expand
  90. nevalon1
    Aug 14, 2011
    5
    Even though she has 6-7 uber-mega hits, a different personality and different fashion, I cannot see anything more. Yes, I'm a gaga fan but next to fame monster and BTW, this just bubbly pop. I love 3-4 of the songs but rest, nah.
  91. breakawayx
    Mar 19, 2012
    7
    A fun dance-pop album, very overplayed but still enjoyable. It will certainly have you singing along, whilst it may lack some depth, it certainly doesn't diminish the albums amazing songs.
  92. Mayfair
    Mar 20, 2012
    7
    This is a good debut album with catchy and fun songs. Gaga has a great voice and knows how to use it.

    By far this album is better than "Born This Way", but no better than "The Fame Monster"
  93. BaltimoreFreak
    Nov 14, 2012
    8
    The first album of Lady Gaga shows how good musician she is, even being a young woman. It shows her great voice and performances, i like each song because all are so great and lively and the lyrics are so funny and intertesting.
  94. Redstreak
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    An astounding album, especially for a debut. It really comes as no surprise that it took the world completely by storm. It certainly paved the road for a woman we can now proudly call the Queen of Pop.
  95. iSpeakTruth
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    Ahh,good old Lady Gaga, it all started here,good old The Fame days, the days then Lady Gaga was new,fresh "it girl", The Fame is not bad, I would say even a good album with a many hits and few slower songs in the back, Poker Face shows this album potential it has, amazing work Lady Gaga! My first physical CD and digital album I bought and I'm very happy with that,I was satisfied!
  96. pxrfectillusion
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    Arguably the greatest debut pop album of this millennium, The Fame launched Lady Gaga into the pop landscape and established her as a pop act different the others. The Fame is the musical embodiment of gold and was a game-changer for the pop scene, with standout tracks such as Just Dance, LoveGame, Paparazzi, Poker Face, I Like It Rough, Starstruck, Beautiful Dirty Rich, The Fame, MoneyArguably the greatest debut pop album of this millennium, The Fame launched Lady Gaga into the pop landscape and established her as a pop act different the others. The Fame is the musical embodiment of gold and was a game-changer for the pop scene, with standout tracks such as Just Dance, LoveGame, Paparazzi, Poker Face, I Like It Rough, Starstruck, Beautiful Dirty Rich, The Fame, Money Honey, Boys Boys Boys, and Paper Gangsta.… Expand
  97. wisteriavevo
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Não esperava menos da RAINHA DO POP NÉ MORES. Crazy dance-syth album! so fun at parties. great lyrics, even better musicality. this album combined with her high energy stage shows result in one successful artist.
  98. Jacksonwb01
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Perdeito, icônico um marco no pop...
    Paparazzi é a melhor faixa do álbum...
  99. nuggnugget
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Plsss, literally the best way to start gher career. Literally bop after bop, this album can´t be topped.
  100. 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
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71

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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