The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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8.4

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  1. 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 “The Fame” is the biggest and most impactful debut album of the century so far and wil never ever be outdated… Expand
  2. tobylove
    Aug 14, 2010
    10
    Lady Gaga rocks! She's such an inspiration source to all of us; be ur self. She writes her own songs, sing live exceptional and her songs are catchy. Don't know how anyone can dislike her.
  3. BrendonStander
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    She is The Queen of POP Music. a Title she deserves. She has the most followers on Twitter, was the first on Facebook, Was the first to reach 1 billion, then 2 billion views on YouTube, with World records under her belt (or high heels) she is what pop music lacked. .
  4. Rainbow001
    Dec 5, 2012
    8
    I like this record but I think this is not the best record from her ( i think it's the """"""worst""""" she only got great records ). Gummy songs and Gaga has growed up and i think ARTPOP will smash others
  5. AlemanoPort
    Mar 24, 2014
    5
    This album just isn't her best. Yeah, it's a debut album, but it could be better produced and edited. However, there are still 4 or 5 songs that are quite enjoyable to my ears.
  6. Pefalcuci
    Oct 23, 2016
    7
    Um bom álbum, mostra claramente uma grande estrela pop em ascenção. The Fame é um bom álbum de estreia para Gaga, bem radiofônico, bem pop clean, com vocais de 'menininha', com várias músicas hits como Poker Face, Paparazzi, Just Dance, Summerboy e Starstruck. Porém, enjoa fácil.
  7. Victor_Manuel_5
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    Es un excelente álbum de principio a final; las letras, las melodías, la producción, el impacto que tuvo en la música pop, etc. hace que este álbum sea uno de los mejores y más representativos de su genero.
  8. CalebeMicael
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best hits of Lady Gaga...................................................
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Hausofsharlie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amo a Lady Gaga, su música es inspiración profunda #LadyGaga #TheFame #TheFameMonster
  12. Tim_D
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literally one of the most impactful and generally best debuts out there !!!
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. ArtistsCry13
    Dec 8, 2010
    9
    I like this album better than "The Fame Monster". I was disappointed in that album. This one was great. Here's a track-by-track review on the album (Note: This review is based on y opinion is based on my tastes so don't hate!)

    Just Dance - i remember listening to this song when she first came out. It was kinda overplayed. 8.5/10 LoveGame - Inappropriate, but when I first listened to this    I like this album better than "The Fame Monster". I was disappointed in that album. This one was great. Here's a track-by-track review on the album (Note: This review is based on y opinion is based on my tastes so don't hate!)

    Just Dance - i remember listening to this song when she first came out. It was kinda overplayed. 8.5/10

    LoveGame - Inappropriate, but when I first listened to this song, i became obsessed with her. I've chilled out a little, since there are other good artists out there, mostly previous generation ones, but oh well. 8/10

    Paparazzi - I love this song, one of my favorites, but it's not my absolute favorite. She either was Auto-Tuned, or she has a high vocal range, since she hit the E5 note. which hardly ANYONE can hit. Christina Aguilera can! she can hit an E6 or even higher! 9/10

    Poker Face - Overrated and over played but it's her most popular song by far! Nothing much to say about it. 8.5/10

    Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) - This song is very girly and makes me happy inside! I love the lyrics. she needs to sing this song live again! 9/10

    Beautiful, Dirty, Rich - Good, not great, but should make it to her greatest hits. 7/10

    The Fame - Not the best, good title track, but it's just..... Not single worthy. i like it though. 6/10

    Money Honey - about the same as The Fame, in a way, they're pretty much the same song, one one talks about being famous, and the other one talks about being rich. It would sound better if the song were pitch higher about one key. 6/10

    Starstruck - Oh yeah! I love this song! She needs to sing it live again! It's a great dance song, and has a good rap verse. she even uses Auto-Tune! OMG! 9/10

    Boys, Boys, Boys - About as good as Beautiful, Dirty, Rich. Not the best, but it was single worthy. 7/10

    Paper Gangsta - This is pretty much THE piano song! I hear she wrote it when she was a coke user! She puts piano, electronic beats, a heavy bass, and rapping in the verses and She has a song! She needs to perform this song live again. she uses Auto-Tune also! 9/10

    Brown Eyes - A kinda boring song, i mean I like it better than Speechless, but ballads are her low/weak point on the her albums. i can't believe she removed this song from The Monster Ball and replaced it with You and I which is even worse than this song! better than Speechless and you and I. 5/10

    I Like It Rough - she shoulda released this song as a single! it's awesome! and I've never heard her perform the song live ONCE! I want it to be on her Tour! 9/10

    Summerboy - Hands down best song on the album in my opinion! I love this song i listen to it several times every day! It's a great closing song. It's a hidden treasure! she only performed it at Lollapalooza 2007! If she performs this song on her Born This Way Tour, she should close the concert with this song! Great album and concert ender! 10/10

    I loved this album so much. The Fame Monster let me down, I still have hope for Born This Way! I will get it the day it comes out! But if it lets me down, then I will not be afraid to say The Fame is her best work!    … Expand
  16. MontiCarlo
    Jun 25, 2012
    4
    This album is full of "catchy" songs about fame. Its influential, but in the wrong direction. Highlights: Eh Eh Nothing That I Can Say

    Lowlights: Gaga's autotuned/robotic vocals

    4/10
  17. 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.
  18. lucasstrombeck
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    To have a great pop album you need the basics... fun/cheesy lyrics, big chourses, and over dramatic vocal arrangements. This is exactly what Gaga has mastered in... not only are these songs cacthy as hell, you can't help but want to listen to them over and over again.
  19. DanielWestGlz
    May 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores discos pop que he escuchado y con un impacto masivo y a día de hoy sigue teniendo ese toque… Expand
  20. Tryxdar
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    El álbum que cambió el pop por completo en aquellos años. Este álbum tiene hit tras hit, aunque se hecha en falta que sea más cohesivo. No hace falta decir nada más, uno de los mejores debuts de la historia.
  21. 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
  22. dieyoung
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    i'm just passing by ok.......................................................................................................
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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,
  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. 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.
  28. J.M.
    Mar 25, 2009
    10
    One of the best albums in a good while. She cares about what she is doing. She designs her own clothes, writes her own songs, and works head on with the producers to make sure she gets the song that she has crafted.
  29. Samantha
    Sep 6, 2009
    1
    Boring drivel and repetitive beats. I've heard it all before.
  30. KT
    Oct 30, 2008
    2
    I love great dance music but this is definitely not it. She can write a great chorus, but with production values this low and verses this flat she has a long way to go before she lives up to her marketing hype.
  31. JuliaA.
    Apr 8, 2009
    0
    Crap, fake, boring and it all came from an exhibitionist woman.
  32. aa
    Jun 25, 2009
    8
    I cant get Poekr Face outta my head. True, some songs arent that good. But overall, its pretty good.
  33. ElB
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    All Hail the Next Queen of POP! Lady GAGA is the Real-Deal...she will ultimately crush all detractors in the wake of her upcoming tour-de-force. Love it 2 Death!!!
  34. EdP
    Jan 30, 2009
    8
    A brilliantly poppy debut album! There are some amazing slices of Euro-dance-pop on here. Best of the bunch is 'Poker Face', but worldwide smash 'Just Dance', 'Paparazzi', 'Boys Boys Boys', 'The Fame', and 'Eh Eh' are slices of credible pop heaven!
  35. ZachD
    Apr 10, 2009
    0
    Possibly the worst, most annoying music I've ever heard. Terrible song writing and weird vocal effects make it just plain painful to listen to. Fingernails on a chalk board would have been better.
  36. GW
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    I think Lady Gaga is amazing - not all songs on this album are winners, but the ones that have made it to the top, are there for good reason. What a delightful entertainer - she's got a style like none other and that's what's going to push her over-the-top. In my estimation, she's geniusly brilliant in all she does - with an innocence and coyishness that's fully I think Lady Gaga is amazing - not all songs on this album are winners, but the ones that have made it to the top, are there for good reason. What a delightful entertainer - she's got a style like none other and that's what's going to push her over-the-top. In my estimation, she's geniusly brilliant in all she does - with an innocence and coyishness that's fully deceiving. Her brilliance in the song "Just Dance" comes through with each 'voice' she finds to carry on a full conversation between 'voices' - each with their own unique attitude. I believe she is either a highly intelligent social commentator on (and engineer of) pop culture, or else a complete fool. That's what's so crafty about her. Either way, she's got the drive and the style that will send her to the Fame position she seems destined to have. I can't wait for the next album!!… Expand
  37. JeffB
    Jun 25, 2009
    0
    Forced to listen to this once at a party. I want that hour of my life back. It was horrible horrible horrible. How can you write an album about being famous before you are famous? I don't know but apparently someone did anyway.
  38. szapphiref
    Sep 11, 2009
    10
    She' s got the voice, the artistry, the theatrics, the imagery, the fashion and most of all the chutzpah into the album that it feels like the album is alive and breathing. The greatest pop album in this generation. It's also clever. Hiding the depth of its commentary on women and society under the skin of pop music.
  39. Seth
    Sep 19, 2009
    7
    While Gaga mania has become a fever now, she proves through The Fame that she has the goods. However, sometimes the goods start to repeat themselves, for instance "Boys, Boys, Boys" is a rehash of closely placed song "Money, Honey". But songs like "LoveGame", "Paper Gangsta", "Paparazzi", and "Starstruck" show this mistress of Dance has some pipes and some talent to go with it. This While Gaga mania has become a fever now, she proves through The Fame that she has the goods. However, sometimes the goods start to repeat themselves, for instance "Boys, Boys, Boys" is a rehash of closely placed song "Money, Honey". But songs like "LoveGame", "Paper Gangsta", "Paparazzi", and "Starstruck" show this mistress of Dance has some pipes and some talent to go with it. This ain't Britney here. Though, what worries me is where does Gagagita go after this? Hopefully she will follow Madonna's move and start reforming herself while staying true to herself… Expand
  40. JohnnyD.
    Dec 2, 2008
    9
    she deserves a nine, great music and lyrics. Cool aesthetically, her limited vocal range is what makes me giver her a 9 instead of the 10 she'd deserve. She's new, fresh and different.
  41. nr
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    Excellent dance music and she actually sings who woulda thunk it.
  42. KPD.
    Jan 14, 2009
    8
    Great pop Album. All songs are catchy..what more do you want. If you like this album, make sure you invest into KYLIE MINOGUE's "X". same sound and great too!
  43. JonA.
    Jan 18, 2009
    10
    To have a great pop album you need the basics... fun/cheesy lyrics, big chourses, and over dramatic vocal arrangements. This is exactly what Gaga has mastered in... not only are these songs cacthy 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 threw her To have a great pop album you need the basics... fun/cheesy lyrics, big chourses, and over dramatic vocal arrangements. This is exactly what Gaga has mastered in... not only are these songs cacthy 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 threw her performances and videos and it leaves you addicted. She's a force to look out for.… Expand
  44. JV.
    Jan 18, 2009
    10
    This is awesome album!!! I like it rough rocks. She brings 70's/80's/90's in a mix to the mainstream.
  45. DanielleL.
    Jan 5, 2009
    2
    The beat's are catchy enough, but the lyrics in all of her songs are utterly repulsive. Her Christmas tree song, while "supposedly" about Christmas, hence the title, is just about being a skank at a party, just like every other damn song on this album.
  46. anonymousF.
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    You go, GaGa girl! The Fame is, without question, the best pop album in a long time! Lady GaGa's clever fusion of Euro-dance, electro-pop, and pop-rock blew me away, and I'm sure it will for you, too! With Just Dance, Poker Face, Paper Gangsta, Paparazzi, The Fame, and Starstruck leading the herd, it's a party where everyone's famous, and everyone can "Just Dance" to You go, GaGa girl! The Fame is, without question, the best pop album in a long time! Lady GaGa's clever fusion of Euro-dance, electro-pop, and pop-rock blew me away, and I'm sure it will for you, too! With Just Dance, Poker Face, Paper Gangsta, Paparazzi, The Fame, and Starstruck leading the herd, it's a party where everyone's famous, and everyone can "Just Dance" to their own favorite!… Expand
  47. Shay
    Apr 16, 2009
    10
    One of the true great achievement of 08! This is true pop bliss at it's finest.
  48. JordanF
    Apr 29, 2009
    9
    Overall an amazing album. It's better than anything Britney or Christina have put out and it's a lot fresher too. The in-your-face jams of Just Dance, Poker Face and LoveGame are fun to dance to. It's undeniable.
  49. Michael
    May 3, 2009
    0
    Absolute garbage, awful lyrics that could be written by a 13 year old and music that sounds like countless other shallow pop acts in the mainstream right now. 'The Fame' is only going to last 15 minutes as she goes out of fashion just like countless other disposable popstars. Do yourself a favour and listen to music with substance. Her music is plastic, Her image is plastic.
  50. JacobT.
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    First of all responding to one of the comments, Lady Gaga is not a one hit wonder. She already has two #1s with Just Dance and Poker Face. And another Top 5 hit with LoveGame. To me this is pop at its very very best. About 10 of the songs on The Fame are extremely solid, and the other 4 are still quite good. This is a DEFINITE must for an electro-pop fan. The beats are absolutely amazing First of all responding to one of the comments, Lady Gaga is not a one hit wonder. She already has two #1s with Just Dance and Poker Face. And another Top 5 hit with LoveGame. To me this is pop at its very very best. About 10 of the songs on The Fame are extremely solid, and the other 4 are still quite good. This is a DEFINITE must for an electro-pop fan. The beats are absolutely amazing and Lady Gaga's voice is original and wonderfully different. Her quizzical lyrics and odd but brilliant style make The Fame a marvelous album dripping with dance and sing-along songs. My favorite album of 2009!!!!!!! Go Gaga !!!… Expand
  51. JinkyB
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    I really love this music album.
  52. KolbyL
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    While I can see how people can hate Lady GaGa for some sexy lyrics, she undoubtedly has the ability and the balls to do it. This is the only album I have ever been able to listen to each song more than once without tiring. The songs are catchy, the sound is divine, and the artist is delivers iun a rush of fun, sex, and love.
  53. theheat
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Well beyonce disappointed us all with her latest and surprisingly this cd was a fresh, electronic dance cd that I enjoy popping in my car. Amazon.com also said it was one of their favorites they listend too also. You go LADY GAGA!!!!!
  54. jayK
    Nov 28, 2008
    8
    Its a good pop Album. Almost all song grow on you after some listens, I liked it. Its a chill album!
  55. PedroP
    Dec 21, 2008
    3
    Lady GaGa is another one hit wonder. When I first saw her I thought she had a wicked style, but when I heard her I thought she was a disaster. "Just Dance" has a likeable sound but when you look closer, you see it's pretty much another "Madonna gone wild" moment.
  56. Jay
    Nov 20, 2009
    2
    Pure hype! lyrics like "don't be bluffin with my muffin" are laughabley bad. It's geared towards the 15yr old girls who like the hills and singing along with sugar coated pop hooks. Everything on the charts is synth/pop/dance driven, without heart or soul like most of the 80's music was.
  57. DanielQ
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Lady GaGa's debut album is full of amazing dance beats that establish Lady GaGa at her place as the new Princess of Pop. Great album overall.
  58. LeeW
    Oct 13, 2009
    0
    Baby food. "Lady GaGa" is a good name for it.
  59. Ranel
    Nov 4, 2009
    2
    The only redeeming song is "Just Dance". Other than that the songs are not appealing or will annoy you if you listened to it over and over again.
  60. DarkSTAR
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    Lada Gaga's debut is a whirlwind, fast-lane journey into the life or the rich, fabulous and utterly filthy. Appropriately titled "The Fame" Gaga's delightfully twirks eletronica and 80s pop. Nearly all of the album works as a solid dance efforts, but Gaga falls short is some songs, namely "Brown Eyes." The ballad falls flat against the backdrop of the club pounding hits. While Lada Gaga's debut is a whirlwind, fast-lane journey into the life or the rich, fabulous and utterly filthy. Appropriately titled "The Fame" Gaga's delightfully twirks eletronica and 80s pop. Nearly all of the album works as a solid dance efforts, but Gaga falls short is some songs, namely "Brown Eyes." The ballad falls flat against the backdrop of the club pounding hits. While not highly innovated and often too over-produced, "The Fame" offers some of the best dance hits in years. ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS: "Poker Face", "Paparazzi", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "Starstruck", "LoveGame" ALBUM DUDS: "Eh, Eh", "I Like It Rough", "Brown Eyes".… Expand
  61. ChrisC
    Apr 11, 2009
    0
    Would probably like her more if the radio didn't blow her up and force them in my face. A lot of times her singing style is EXTREMELY annoying especially during the verses, and honestly, pop has enough albums. I don't care how many #1's she has. She's crap.
  62. DaveC.
    Apr 21, 2009
    9
    To me, this is an undeniably good album. I never would've thought I would like it is much as I do, but it's so hard not to get into these songs. Lady Gaga has a knack for writing songs that you actually don't mind getting stuck in your head. They are catchy in all the right ways. Granted, some of the songs border on filler material, but overall, this is an extremely solid To me, this is an undeniably good album. I never would've thought I would like it is much as I do, but it's so hard not to get into these songs. Lady Gaga has a knack for writing songs that you actually don't mind getting stuck in your head. They are catchy in all the right ways. Granted, some of the songs border on filler material, but overall, this is an extremely solid debut. Some of it seems ridiculous, but it's almost as if Lady Gaga is shoving it in your face, saying "I know this is cheesy, over-the-top pop, but you're going to love it!" And I do. I really do.… Expand
  63. MaxL.
    Jun 24, 2009
    0
    Bad music, fake, boring.
  64. DrakeM
    Aug 26, 2009
    10
    Lady GaGa comes into the pop genre when it was really beginning to crumble upon its self from the meaningless lyrics from singers just trying to seize fame. "The Fame" has brought forth a new wave of original artistry from one that used to only provide the hits for others. Her vocal abilities range from a dance club hit to a powerful ballad. All sides of the pop genre spectrum are Lady GaGa comes into the pop genre when it was really beginning to crumble upon its self from the meaningless lyrics from singers just trying to seize fame. "The Fame" has brought forth a new wave of original artistry from one that used to only provide the hits for others. Her vocal abilities range from a dance club hit to a powerful ballad. All sides of the pop genre spectrum are excelled by Lady GaGa's debut album, and this is just the beginning.… Expand
  65. MarkK.
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    I am not a fan of pop; at all. However, The Fame by Lady GaGa is a huge guilty pleasure for me. There isn't a dud track on this album, which is really rare for a mainstream pop album. The last few songs loose focus on the whole obsession with fame theme the rest of the album has and there is a useless rap by Flo-Rida, but otherwise The Fame is so, so close to being the perfect pop I am not a fan of pop; at all. However, The Fame by Lady GaGa is a huge guilty pleasure for me. There isn't a dud track on this album, which is really rare for a mainstream pop album. The last few songs loose focus on the whole obsession with fame theme the rest of the album has and there is a useless rap by Flo-Rida, but otherwise The Fame is so, so close to being the perfect pop album. Check it out, it's a lot of fun!… Expand
  66. CF
    Dec 11, 2008
    10
    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.
  67. NikolaD
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Probably the best pop / dance album in the first decades of the 21st century.
  68. ChrisM
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    Still listening to this album a year later.
  69. NinjaTurtle1995
    Jan 22, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow. This is the worst album ive ever heard. Her image sucks, her songs make no sense, her music sounds like Sweet 16 birthday party gone wild and shes a total Roisin Murphy,Madonna,Britney, Christina ripoff, trying to be cool+ sexy.The name Gaga suits her. I do not recommend this album to anyone with a good music taste.… Expand
  70. peazeroni
    Apr 3, 2011
    9
    I think this is one of the great pop albums of all time. It eschewed its day's pop standards and made it to the top of the charts off its own merits. Every song on here is gold. Don't miss "Paper Gangster" or "Brown Eyes."
  71. deyoung96
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    the people that say lady gaga sucks are wrong...i mean how many hits does she have? like 20! that's a ton! So people need to stop saying that her music sucks and calling people names because they like lady gaga. i get made fun of everyday for liking her...but i don't care one bit because she inspires me and over 30 million more people out there.
  72. ussrsalinas
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    A very well put together pop album. Whit this album she showed that she can writes great catchy pop songs. It's sexy, it's fun, it's smart it's everything a pop fan could ask for.
  73. Diman
    Jun 15, 2012
    9
    Inspired by dancing rhythms of the disco, the album became a hit of 2008. The star became a star. Poker Face is most popular song EVER. Album of 2000's.
  74. step
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Amazing.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Amazing...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ness… Expand
  75. AngeloNaorbe
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    The Fame presents a raw GaGa who is in the verge of exploring the world of fame and its sub-dimensions. The songs are fresh and are reminiscent of 80's pop world.
  76. Thalindo
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    A futuristic, dancing and street's album with a 80s and 90s influence. It gets better than that all
  77. PEUMARCONDES
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    Um Pop revolucionário! Simplesmente o melhor álbum Pop até a data. Eletrizante, dançante. Com elementos que lembram os anos 80. Remetendo a Madonna, Michael e inusitado David Bowie. Uma obra prima para um álbum de estréia .
  78. Imperia
    Oct 3, 2016
    9
    Lady Gaga y electro-pop mas fieles a la escena Pop, es un álbum muy bailable y muy fiel al genero disco gay. Es la combinación perfecta para finales del 2008 donde se pedía a gritos música como esta.

    Como su nombre lo indica "The Fame", el salto a la fama de una de las artista mas importante de la ultima generación, siempre ocupara un lugar especial en aquellas personas que anhelaron lo    Lady Gaga y electro-pop mas fieles a la escena Pop, es un álbum muy bailable y muy fiel al genero disco gay. Es la combinación perfecta para finales del 2008 donde se pedía a gritos música como esta.

    Como su nombre lo indica "The Fame", el salto a la fama de una de las artista mas importante de la ultima generación, siempre ocupara un lugar especial en aquellas personas que anhelaron lo "Freak" en este neo mundo.    … Expand
  79. lisboa
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best pop albums, amazing, unique sound, very sweet, gaga knows how to make fascinating pop music, one of the best concept album that many do not achieve.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
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Metascore
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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