The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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8.4

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  1. nuggnugget
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Plsss, literally the best way to start gher career. Literally bop after bop, this album can´t be topped.
  2. xoGabexo
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    The best debut album the world have seen. Gaga refined pop music new and put it on a new level. She was so young when she stared and is still carrying the music industry. Legend!
  3. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The way she started her career was (and still is) so Iconic!!! Bops on bops.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. CalebeMicael
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best hits of Lady Gaga...................................................
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Jjum998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album has fresh sounds and makes me dance everywhere. The hits are memorable.
  10. Weesj
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Just amazing! I love every single sonf on that album!! Her first album couldnt have been any better
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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,
  14. 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
  15. Hausofsharlie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amo a Lady Gaga, su música es inspiración profunda #LadyGaga #TheFame #TheFameMonster
  16. 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 ❤️
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Trodai26
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Primera música que gaga trajo al mundo. Se podría decir que es el álbum más Stefanni de todos.
  20. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance ! Just Dance !
  21. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: I like it rough, Poker Face, Paparazzi, Summerboy, Eh Eh Nothing Else I can Say
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    entrou arrombando tudo e todos, obra divina e criação perfeita. um dos melhores álbuns do seculo
  25. Tim_D
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literally one of the most impactful and generally best debuts out there !!!
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Listen a little closer to the sly, snarky lyrics and glam grooves on this feisty debut and you'll hear that this former downtown New York spice girl has at least a few things on her dirty mind.
  30. dohairglosseyes
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    This album literally changed pop culture one sequin at a time. She really paved the way for many artists and continues to set trends before anybody else!
  31. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen… Expand
  32. Amruk
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Iconic beginning of an album, with familiar synths and and intro containing what we need to know about the album: "RedOne, Konvict, Gaga". "Just Dance" is definitely one of the best songs that Gaga had written, since beside being a production masterpiece, it talks about enjoying your life no matter what, just remember to just dance - it's gonna be okay! "LoveGame" is a really cool,Iconic beginning of an album, with familiar synths and and intro containing what we need to know about the album: "RedOne, Konvict, Gaga". "Just Dance" is definitely one of the best songs that Gaga had written, since beside being a production masterpiece, it talks about enjoying your life no matter what, just remember to just dance - it's gonna be okay! "LoveGame" is a really cool, welcoming song about sex. I love the execution, and I'm glad that Gaga used those more confident vocals, rather than those weak vocals from the demo. "Paparazzi" is a nice, bright pop-y song, with, well, questionable lyrics, but they fit the theme of the album well + Gaga slayes vocally. "Poker Face" is another production masterpiece. Not only the beat is incredible, but all the details put into that song, like those little "a-a-a" backing vocals behind the song's chorus - I love them so much! And song's theme - bisexuality - is really relatable for me. "I Like it Rough" takes as to other planet, possiblly even to Chromatica, because this song sound so pink for me. Definitely one of the best pre-ARTPOP era vocals are here, with that cool production.
    "Eh, Eh", even though it shares the same producer as the previous track, is completly different - it's vibrant and much more bright and less synth-y. "Starstruck" is another song following album's theme - the fame - this time, how do we feel next to big celebrities. I love this twinkly production of this track, but it's kinda repetetive, but it's not a much of an issue. "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" let Gaga's raw vocals shine with really intricate production details, especially on song's chorus. "Vanity" is simply addictive with its hook, and should be included in every edition of album - it makes so much sense. The next is album's title track - "The Fame". Containing this bright and synthy production with really nice lyrics, you simply cannot be in love with this track.
    "Money Honey" definitely is one of the simplest tracks out there because of its production, which is kinda same-y as album's hugest singles, but it's still worth checking out, especially with an extended intro! "Boys Boys Boys" is a lovely song about boys. But that's not why I love it so much, again it goes down to the sound of the song - it features really cool details of Gaga's backing vocals, and production work is really nice! "Paper Gangsta" is kinda change of pace for an album, featuring more serious Gaga, with quite different production choices. Gaga's voice is auto-tuned, while the track is backed-up by piano and this hip hop beat. The song makes sense within an album due to its subject matter - how Gaga got scrapped from Def Jam. "Brown Eyes" starts the streak of slower tracks at the end of the album. It's a powerful piano ballad, which I really adore. "Summerboy" is playful, and besides that I wouldn't shift Gaga's vocals so much, I have nothing else to add about this one.
    "Disco Heaven" is retro-disco track inviting you to some old club - I like it. "Retro Dance Freak" isn't really great, and definitely there were much better choices for song to put on the album insted of this auto-tune retro track talking, well, about Gaga herself. I wish that "Freakshow" was put here instead - the song would make so much sense in this album, due to being somewhat about the fame. Or "Quicksand", which had really cool, matching production. "Again Again", depending on an edition, is in the middle or at the end of the album. I guess it would be better to left it at the end, but wih addition of "Wonderful" after, since "Again Again goes seamessly into "Wonderful", and they're both about the same person - its producer and Gaga's ex - Rob Fusari.
    Production-wise this album is very cohesive, that's why I'm giving it 10/10, because to be honest how album feels to me matters to me the most. Lyrcial content can be just a cool bonus, and here are two major themes - relationships and the fame, which comes together in tracks like "Money Honey" or "Beautiful Dirty Rich", so I'm taking it. Gaga really opened-up her career at the highest standards!    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. Sceibe
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    The most impactful and iconic and legendary debut album in the history of humanity. No one has come close to top this album and it remains a true inspiration to artist all over the world. It’s just amazing how everything Gaga does is pure gold. A pop bible.
  35. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The debut of the biggest superstar of all time, the supernova of the 21 century!
  36. dakeliaa
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This is what the industry NEEDS!!!! POP REVIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  37. 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.
  38. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the most iconic debuts ever. It delivers iconic songs that are pop perfection.
  39. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    The best debut album in the history of pop music! No bad songs, only fantastic songs that always get you dancing no matter what mood you in. LUV It!.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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!
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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!!!!!
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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?
  52. 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.
  53. chommy
    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.
  54. 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
  55. owenrw89
    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.
  56. 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."
  57. amir_manraj
    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".
  58. 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
  59. vscoott345
    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.
  60. GagaForGhibli
    May 28, 2012
    9
    One Of The Greatest Debut Albums Of All Time!
    Amazing Style Of Music!
  61. 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.
  62. BrunoZrZr
    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
  63. mike4444
    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
  64. 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
  65. rebeligado
    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.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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!
  70. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    What a great debut album. I like almost every song on this album. She did a great job.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. TheCriticReview
    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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. Serchvaz
    Jul 2, 2019
    9
    This is a very good pop album, it has a timeless songs and icons hits like pokerface, paparazzi, and just dance, 10 songs are excellent, 4 are good, the lyrics are cheesy, this electro pop is amazing. You will enjoy and love this album.
  78. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    Dificilmente você encontrará alguém que nunca tenha ouvido Poker Face ou Just Dance. Gaga trouxe hits memoráveis e atemporais. Love Game e Paparazzi são, sem dúvidas, as minhas preferidas. Uma junção de sonoridade viciante + clipes memoráveis.
  79. JeremySpears
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    "The Fame" started Lady Gaga's incredible career and is probably the best debut album of all time. Not only was it successful but this album, along with Britney Spears' "Blackout" (2007), started the dance pop trend that lasted for several years. The album is mainly a dance pop and electropop album. It’s mostly upbeat dance tracks, a few midtempos here and here and one piano ballad. The"The Fame" started Lady Gaga's incredible career and is probably the best debut album of all time. Not only was it successful but this album, along with Britney Spears' "Blackout" (2007), started the dance pop trend that lasted for several years. The album is mainly a dance pop and electropop album. It’s mostly upbeat dance tracks, a few midtempos here and here and one piano ballad. The four highlights off the album are definitely the legendary singles "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame" and "Paparazzi". Those songs haven’t aged a day and are still fun. Some other highlights are the "Starstruck" and "I Like It Rough". Both two dancy songs that could’ve been huge hits for Gaga. Two missed opportunities. The most underrated track on the album is "Paper Gangsta". It’s more midtempo compared to the previously mentioned tracks and has a pretty unique production. Definitely not single material but definitely a hidden gem. "The Fame" is a pop music classic and one of the most iconic albums of the 2000s. Like I said, I think it’s the best debut album. I only give 9 points instead of 10 points because parts of the album have aged ("Boys Boys Boys" / "Brown Eyes"). Iconic album.

    Highlights: Paper Gangsta, I Like It Rough, Starstruck & the four singles    … Expand
  80. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    One of the best selling albums ever was released by unknown girl named Lady Gaga. Nobody could now that after years she still will be so popular. Her next releases will become even more cooler and after years she will be saving pop music. But I rate this album 9, because some songs seem boring and Gaga could replace them.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Great album! Really fun and danceable tracks. Deserved the Grammy. My favorites are Just Dance and Paparazzi.
  84. aa
    Jun 25, 2009
    8
    I cant get Poekr Face outta my head. True, some songs arent that good. But overall, its pretty good.
  85. 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!
  86. 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!
  87. 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!
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. itz_giological
    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.
  93. 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
  94. Kaleido
    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.
  95. 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
  96. RIProo
    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
  97. 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.
  98. StrawberryBlond
    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
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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