The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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  1. BWETMatangi
    Aug 15, 2013
    8
    I love Lady Gaga. This album is truly amazing. You can listen to it at any time, and the upbeat tracks will cheer you up immediately. Definitely a must buy.
  2. marcmyworks
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    I was not a Gaga fan until I saw her "Fame Ball" tour and then it all changed. She channels a fresh pop sensibility into each track. Her knowing of how to energize a crowd will surely give her longevity.
  3. 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.
  4. Adson
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    The best dance pop I ever heard. The synths and the bass sounds so amazing and live is so good. My Favorites:
    1 - Poker Face
    2 - Just Dance
    3 - Paparazzi
    4 - Brown Eyes
    5 - Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
  5. 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.
  6. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    A great debut album with a modern sound and fresh ideas, its no wonder the album performed so well. Favourites include Poker Face, Paparazzi, Paper Gangsta, Eh Eh and Summer Boy
  7. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    A welcome debut for Lady Gaga. Minimal skips and a textured look at newfound fame.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel theFueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel the listener to “just dance”. Empty lyrics are all part of the game when it comes to creating pop music — and Lady Gaga looks to have hit the jackpot here with her blend of sassy attitude, metallic beats and sharp, incisive songwriting.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Gli ottimi esordi di Lady Gaga, musica promettente che ha aperto la strada a un artista di spessore.
  13. 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.
  14. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    un álbum sólido y adecuado para su debut. con este álbum lady gaga hizo que su carrera empiece con el pie derecho, logrando hits y siendo reconocida mundialmente. el concepto usado para este álbum es realmente bueno, al igual que la mayoría de sus canciones. los feats no se sienten forzados y quedan re bien. mis canciones favoritas son the fame, boys boys boys, money honey, beautiful dirtyun álbum sólido y adecuado para su debut. con este álbum lady gaga hizo que su carrera empiece con el pie derecho, logrando hits y siendo reconocida mundialmente. el concepto usado para este álbum es realmente bueno, al igual que la mayoría de sus canciones. los feats no se sienten forzados y quedan re bien. mis canciones favoritas son the fame, boys boys boys, money honey, beautiful dirty rich y just dance… Expand
  15. 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
  16. TestedCarli
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Lady Gaga The Fame Album Review
    1. Just Dance 10/10
    2. Love Game 10/10
    3. Paparazzi 10/10
    4. Poker Face 10/10
    5. Eh Eh Nothing Else I Can Say 10/10
    6. Beautiful Dirty Rich 10/10
    7. The Fame 10/10
    8. Money Honey 10/10
    9. Starststruck 10/10
    10.Boys Boys Boys10/10
    11.Paper Gangsta 10/10
    12. Brown Eyes 7/10
    13. I Like It Rough 10/10
    14. Summerboy 7/10
  17. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel theFueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, «The Fame», the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality. This full-length album proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. Drawing on ’70s disco and ’80s electro pop for the 12 tracks that make up «The Fame», Gaga writes deluxe ditties that compel the listener to “just dance”. Empty lyrics are all part of the game when it comes to creating pop music — and Lady Gaga looks to have hit the jackpot here with her blend of sassy attitude, metallic beats and sharp, incisive songwriting.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. aestheticmoon
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    This could be the debut of all time. Gaga's sound is amazing. This album is a timeless masterpiece. My favorite songs are Just Dance, Paparazzi, Poker Face, Eh Eh, I Like It Rough.
  20. 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
  21. Paxster
    Aug 16, 2010
    7
    There is no doubting Lady Gaga's potential with this impressive debut but by the end it does get slightly repetitive. From the obvious 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' there are also other good tracks like 'Brown Eyes' and 'Paper Gangsta' but these are let down by generic pop tracks like 'Boys,Boys,Boys'. The album is slightly to light hearted and has little dark elements,luckily, sheThere is no doubting Lady Gaga's potential with this impressive debut but by the end it does get slightly repetitive. From the obvious 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' there are also other good tracks like 'Brown Eyes' and 'Paper Gangsta' but these are let down by generic pop tracks like 'Boys,Boys,Boys'. The album is slightly to light hearted and has little dark elements,luckily, she released the Fame Monster the following you which I feel is a much more rounded and confident production.… Expand
  22. AndrewUltimate
    Oct 21, 2010
    7
    I chose to give this album a seven because I think that for a debut album, the potential is high. She actually cares about what she's doing for a change. She's not a "go in, get the money, get out" kind of person. She's in it, and she's staying in it. The songs are well-crafted, and while about 1/4 of the albums's songs are not even too great (there's some filler around the ending), it isI chose to give this album a seven because I think that for a debut album, the potential is high. She actually cares about what she's doing for a change. She's not a "go in, get the money, get out" kind of person. She's in it, and she's staying in it. The songs are well-crafted, and while about 1/4 of the albums's songs are not even too great (there's some filler around the ending), it is still one of the best female pop debut albums of the past...five years? Maybe ten.… Expand
  23. TyroneP
    Mar 2, 2011
    7
    Lady Gaga turned pretentious pretty damn fast. Even music videos like "Paparazzi" smacked of try-hard quite early on in her career. But the music on The Fame has no delusions of grandeur, a quality I don't expect to see from Lady Gaga in any of her work in the immediate future. Here she is fixed on bringing straightforward, catchy hits to the table, and for the most part she delivers. ForLady Gaga turned pretentious pretty damn fast. Even music videos like "Paparazzi" smacked of try-hard quite early on in her career. But the music on The Fame has no delusions of grandeur, a quality I don't expect to see from Lady Gaga in any of her work in the immediate future. Here she is fixed on bringing straightforward, catchy hits to the table, and for the most part she delivers. For me, "Money Honey" is the most original and appealing track on the album.… Expand
  24. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 6, 2011
    7
    The Fame heavily borrows material from 70s' disco and 80s' electropop, highly notable in "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)". "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Paparazzi" are no doubt, life-changing pop tracks, while I'll go as far as calling "Starstruck" and "Paper Gangsta" underrated. The album's overall creativity is a bit overrated, due to its repeated use of the same synths and baseThe Fame heavily borrows material from 70s' disco and 80s' electropop, highly notable in "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)". "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Paparazzi" are no doubt, life-changing pop tracks, while I'll go as far as calling "Starstruck" and "Paper Gangsta" underrated. The album's overall creativity is a bit overrated, due to its repeated use of the same synths and base tracks. But The Fame introduces us to GaGa, a glamorously stylish, yet powerful woman who wants to change the world of pop music forever.… Expand
  25. I_Am_F
    May 26, 2011
    7
    The album is great with several standout tracks, but does not come close to the amazing "The Fame Monster" and "Born This Way". It is, however, exactly what she needed to get noticed.
  26. 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
  27. monster-pow
    Jul 31, 2011
    7
    Track By Track: Just Dance- good dancey song, very fun & loveable. LoveGame- dirty but nice...it is super fun and the chorus is short and memorable. Paparazzi- love, love, love! kind of a ballad but it's not, it's sweet and fresh. Poker Face- best track in the album such an amazing song, it is one of the best tracks of the decade. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)- not the best track but itsTrack By Track: Just Dance- good dancey song, very fun & loveable. LoveGame- dirty but nice...it is super fun and the chorus is short and memorable. Paparazzi- love, love, love! kind of a ballad but it's not, it's sweet and fresh. Poker Face- best track in the album such an amazing song, it is one of the best tracks of the decade. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)- not the best track but its a good listen, it feels out of place in this album. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich- ugh,,. bad bad bad it just sucks so bad. The Fame- pretty bad too i dnt like it. Money Honey- haha it's so cute! i love it. Starstruck- my 11 yr. old sister loves this song. It's her favorite GaGa song ever. I like it too. Boys Boys Boys- a highlight. it is cute and so electro-rock n roll. Paper Gangsta- bad song. she doesn't rap very well. Brown Eyes- sweet pungent rock and roll highlight. I Like It Rough- OK. NOt good. Not Bad. Summerboy- i like it. She sounds cool and the lyrics are fun and sexy.
    Best Tracks- Poker Face, Paparazzi, Boys Boys Boys, Brown Eyes    … Expand
  28. AD421
    Aug 23, 2011
    7
    It's hard to write a review on this album when I know we've already gotten better albums from her. In retrospective this album was far from perfect. The singles are really the only songs that shine. Her goal was to create a plastic pop album to shoot her to fame and the album is as superficial as the album title suggests. This is more like 15 minutes of fame. This album is only gave us aIt's hard to write a review on this album when I know we've already gotten better albums from her. In retrospective this album was far from perfect. The singles are really the only songs that shine. Her goal was to create a plastic pop album to shoot her to fame and the album is as superficial as the album title suggests. This is more like 15 minutes of fame. This album is only gave us a glimpse of what GaGa was capable of and although it's a great debut it fails to match up to her greater more fleshed out albums that were released in the future. Songs like Paparazzi and Pokerface are pop classics already and started a pop cultural shift. Te Fame is the first digital album to cause a huge hurricane and GaGa is the new social media Queen.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 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"
  31. TommyA
    Mar 26, 2012
    7
    The Fame, despite having quite a lot of filler, is a good debut album from Lady Gaga. It's full of happy tracks which make you want to dance your butt to all night long. It's not perfect, far from it. Gaga does it better when she extended it, but it's quite a good start nonetheless
  32. 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
  33. sanyrub
    Dec 15, 2013
    7
    Great album debut for a new artist. She has grown a lot since then and for the better. But this was a nice change at the time it was released and felt fresh. It´s the debut of one of the real artists we still have in mainstream music nowadays. So that alone deserved praise. Best song is Paparazzi by far, which is the one that leads to that better sound of hers we´ll get to see in herGreat album debut for a new artist. She has grown a lot since then and for the better. But this was a nice change at the time it was released and felt fresh. It´s the debut of one of the real artists we still have in mainstream music nowadays. So that alone deserved praise. Best song is Paparazzi by far, which is the one that leads to that better sound of hers we´ll get to see in her following albums.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    The worst album it sincerely a fully commercial album, the songs have quality but it seems that focused only on making an album to the slopes and forget the rest, and the ballads are bad, but evaluating the tracks individually is umbom album, good to listen and have fun.
    Highlights: LoveGame and Just Dance
    Lows: Brown Eyes and Again Again
  36. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    Gaga estreia no mundo da música nos dando um álbum bom, mas que não impressiona. Com músicas boas (algumas ótimas), os singles foram bem escolhidos e fizeram muito sucesso.

    Pontos altos: Paparazzi, Poker Face, Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
    Pontos baixos: Money Honey, Disco Heaven, Boys Boys Boys
  37. 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.
  38. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    Though Gaga started out in New York's tough-to-break club scene, her ability to pick out a good hook (along with her ability to spot a good producer) makes The Fame sound like a unified whole -- something that's truly amazing when you account for the fact that five different producers/beatmakers were brought in to craft this disc.
    So is The Fame a modern-day club classic? Sadly, no, as    Though Gaga started out in New York's tough-to-break club scene, her ability to pick out a good hook (along with her ability to spot a good producer) makes The Fame sound like a unified whole -- something that's truly amazing when you account for the fact that five different producers/beatmakers were brought in to craft this disc.
    So is The Fame a modern-day club classic? Sadly, no, as Gaga's desire to try new sounds and genres can sometimes submerge her in waters in which she's just not ready to swim in. Yet The Fame is still a solid dance album -- and, really, when you're in the middle of your favorite nightclub at 2 a.m. in the morning, dancing like there's no tomorrow, isn't that all that matters?    … Expand
  39. louis_
    Jun 20, 2019
    7
    In their debut material the pop star features tracks that work, smartly, alone. Going on a Disco vibe we clearly see an influence of "Confessions On A Dance Floor" very well used
  40. viniciuspotrich
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Em seu debut, Gaga consegue construir um trabalho coeso e interessante. The Fame expressa o potencial da artista e sua capacidade de entreter.
  41. greedybadidea
    May 25, 2020
    7
    Lady Gaga's debut album 'The Fame' is the dirtiest pop debut I've ever seen from an artist, but it works so well for her. While many songs are quite generic, that is to be expected with a debut project from a pop singer. Some of the tracks do feel quite similar with the same autotune being used on Gaga's vocals. Also the chorus of many of the songs also feel generic, especially towards theLady Gaga's debut album 'The Fame' is the dirtiest pop debut I've ever seen from an artist, but it works so well for her. While many songs are quite generic, that is to be expected with a debut project from a pop singer. Some of the tracks do feel quite similar with the same autotune being used on Gaga's vocals. Also the chorus of many of the songs also feel generic, especially towards the end of the record. My favorite part of the album is definitely the first half, but the entire project is a delight to listen to, and it's a decent first album for the legendary singer.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Paparazzi
    2. Just Dance (feat. Colby O'Donis)
    3. Poker Face
    4. LoveGame
    5. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich
    6. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)
    7. Disco Heaven
    8. I Like It Rough
    9. Starstruck
    10. The Fame
    11. Summerboy
    12. Money Honey
    13. Boys Boys Boys
    14. Brown Eyes
    15. Paper Gangsta    … Expand
  42. PabloRivie
    Jun 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.- JUST DANCE.- EXCELENTE primer sencillo, un giro fresco al pop del 2008, como primer track del album me parece un poco de golpe, pero definitivamente es una canción memorable dentro de su carrera. TOP
    2.- LOVE GAME.- De esas canciones que al escucharlas cuando el disco es lanzado dices "Ojalá sea sencillo" sigue la linea de la anterior, ambas bastante comerciales. Hasta ahora vamos muy bien. TOP
    3.- PAPARAZZI.- En esta canción Gaga nos va introduciendo de a poco su lado teatral/ freak, en la época no me gustó como sencillo pues su sonido varía un poco de los anteriores, un pop un poco menos agresivo y comercial, pero ahora me parece una obra de arte. TOP
    4.- POKER FACE.- Volvemos a la linea del pop comercial, un poco más agresivo. Definitivamente un sencillo que marca una era en la historia del pop. En esta canción Gaga también nos va introduciendo de a poco detalles característicos de ella como el "mamamama" fraseos más abstractos fuera de lo común dentro del pop de la época. TOP
    5.- EH, EH (NOTHING ELSE I CAN SAY).- El lado dulce y fresco del album. Un sonido más 90's, muy distinto a las anteriores canciones pero no deja de ser comercial. Con esto Gaga aleja al album de ser monótono, Líricamente bastante simple pero necesario para el transcurso de la experiencia The Fame. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    6.- BEAUTIFUL DIRTY RICH.- Sónicamente es un vuelco 180° al sonido del disco, bastante aire a Mark Ronson. No es para nada una mala canción pero definitivamente rompe con la homogeneidad del sonido previo. Podemos ver también un poco más de la personalidad de Gaga. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    7.- THE FAME.- Otro sonido muy distinto a las 6 anteriores. Un poco más de influencia Rock. Me da la impresión de que los anteriores sencillos fueron solo la herramienta para saltar la fama y en estas canciones empezamos a oir a la verdadera Gaga. Me deja un ligero sabor a poco.
    8.- MONEY, HONEY.- La pista me suena muy similar a Just Dance, es como si la hubiera reciclado y eso me suena a RELLENO. De todos modos no es una canción recordable.
    9.- STARSTRUCK.- Un sonido bastante mas similar a los primeros tracks. Inicialmente de mis canciones favoritas del disco. La colaboración con Flo Rida me parece lo menos Gaga que he escuchado en mi vida, sin embargo pienso que debió ser sencillo. TOP
    10.- BOYS, BOYS, BOYS.- Retomamos la linea del pop comercial. Tiene potencial de sencillo también intentando recuperar cohesividad en el álbum. TOP
    11.- PAPER GANGSTA.- El principio suena a un rap con auto tune. Sigue en la linea de los anteriores dos tracks. Líricamente un poco más trabajada, también nos va introduciendo de a poco su inclinación por el piano. No es mi favorita pero tampoco la odio.
    12.- BROWN EYES.- Primera balada y ME ENCANTA! Otro giro completamente distinto a lo que iba del disco. De nuevo vuelvo a pensar que todo lo anterior fué solo un parche comercial para saltar a la fama y en estas canciones vemos realmente el potencial artístico de Gaga. TOP
    13.- I LIKE IT ROUGH.- Volvemos al pop pero bastante menos agresivo que los anteriores, me suena bastante Madonna y no a sus mejores canciones, nada recordable. Relleno innecesario. NEXT
    14.- SUMMERBOY.- De nuevo otro giro muy distinto al sonido. Otra mezcla un poco rock, me suena un poco a Katy Perry! Creo que jamás había escuchado algo asi de Gaga. No es para nada mala, de hecho me suena muy para escucharle en el auto y me gusta!
    15.- DISCO HEAVEN.- Continua con la influencia un poco rock, pero esta vez me suena un poco a relleno. Innecesario. NEXT

    EN GENERAL: Como primer álbum no me parece malo pero sónicamente no me suena NADA cohesivo. Suena a un experimento de sonidos. Un poco como si fuera una Gaga bohemia artista de bar queriendo salir en algunas canciones, luchando contra una disquera que quiere repetir el éxito comercial que tuvieron los primeros dos sencillos. Un par de rellenos innecesarios. No es un mal álbum pero tampoco mi favorito.    … Expand
  43. ohaiKendyl
    May 31, 2011
    6
    The Fame is both undeniably catchy and forgettable. While Lady GaGa herself proves to be a rising star in mainstream music, some of the tracks are just too similar to one another, using the same repetitive melodies and synths. Its standout tracks are its two lead singles, "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", which have proven to be a bold success. One of its weaker moments are "Eh Eh", whichThe Fame is both undeniably catchy and forgettable. While Lady GaGa herself proves to be a rising star in mainstream music, some of the tracks are just too similar to one another, using the same repetitive melodies and synths. Its standout tracks are its two lead singles, "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", which have proven to be a bold success. One of its weaker moments are "Eh Eh", which relies too much on cliche synths drawn from the '80s.… Expand
  44. aaronpaul121
    May 25, 2012
    6
    This a good, solid album of hers. It does have a lot of catchy songs. But it still lacks the impact that I want to have, although, I understand that this is her first album. But this is still a great way to start her career.....
  45. Spielberg00
    Aug 11, 2011
    6
    THE FAME isn't perfect; it could use some work, such as better singing and a lot like that, but it's pretty catchy, and it's a solid start to Lady Gaga's career.
  46. MegWhiteley
    Mar 8, 2012
    6
    I don't be a biggest fan of Lady Gaga, but some of her songs are good, this is a good album, with some good songs, and this style is ingenious (but some strange for me), the voice of Gaga is good, a good CD.
  47. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 28, 2013
    6
    This album was fine. "Poker Face" and "LoveGame" stood out above the rest of the tracks.
  48. 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.    … Expand
  49. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 3, 2015
    6
    I'm not as fond of this album as critics are. It's a solid debut from Lady Gaga, but I feel as if the majority of this album is dull synthpop from RedOne among others with not-so-creative lyrics. This earns the album a B-. Highlights: "Paparazzi", "Starstruck", "LoveGame". Worst song: "Summerboy"
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. PEDROMFR
    Feb 13, 2021
    6
    With her debut album, Gaga shows us that she knows how to make a hit, but still failures in delivering cohesion.
    Top Track: Poker Face
    Worst Track: Paper Gangsta
  53. 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
  54. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    6
    One half of the album is great, the other half is the opposite. An album fitting for Gaga, but quite boring.
  55. iamanicon
    May 24, 2011
    5
    Gaga's debut shows her talent in catchy yet simple Poker Face and Just Dance. Though with songs like Eh, Eh, Disco Heaven, Again Again and Brown Eyes is falls to flat from being a masterpiece.
  56. CRL
    Jul 31, 2011
    5
    I'll give a lot of credit to Lady Gaga; she writes/produces her own music which is more than can be said for most of the pop industry. And there are one or two songs where she actually shows how great her voice is instead of smothering it in cacophonous beats and monotonous pseudo-singing.
  57. 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.
  58. DP922
    Mar 17, 2012
    5
    Strengths: compelling listen, great for working out, perfect for dance parties etc.

    Weaknesses: too suggestive, overly dirty, can't relate much, repetitive and contrived sound after a while, etc.
  59. 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.
  60. Vakarisjurg
    Jul 5, 2022
    5
    there are couple songs that i can enjoy but this album is my least best lady gaga album.
  61. 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
  62. Panchogul
    Sep 4, 2020
    4
    Flojisimo, de tantas canciones, todas salvo Just Dance y Paparazzi, son olvidables.
  63. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    4
    If you thought that this would be a pop masterpiece then you were wrong and is that despite not being bad Gaga did not fulfill what was promised to be the album of the decade
  64. 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.
  65. axelkoch
    Nov 20, 2012
    3
    Come on people, you can't think that this album is actually good! The lyrics don't tell the listener anything and the music is only electronic music, which is, however, not so bad. But The Fame is just another stupid pop album. The idea of catchy dance pop songs only adds up three times. The rest is quite poor stuff and you really don't have to listen to this album.
  66. LipeFireworks
    Feb 13, 2017
    3
    Eu amo a gaga, mas esse album é horrivel, minha casa explodiu, só presta os singles, serio muito ruim aaaaaaaaaaaa, gaga rainha mas nao da pra defender esse e o seu pior trabalho
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. Samantha
    Sep 6, 2009
    1
    Boring drivel and repetitive beats. I've heard it all before.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. JuliaA.
    Apr 8, 2009
    0
    Crap, fake, boring and it all came from an exhibitionist woman.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. LeeW
    Oct 13, 2009
    0
    Baby food. "Lady GaGa" is a good name for it.
  79. 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.
  80. MaxL.
    Jun 24, 2009
    0
    Bad music, fake, boring.
  81. 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.
  82. KingdomHeart
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    A half electropop album mouth that piggybacked on the Blackout by Britney Spears. Gaga tries to get influences from David Bowie to merge with their pop music, but fails in the attempt. The Fame is showing a frustrating and extremely pretentious debut.
  83. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    A estreia dela ate começou bem, mas copiou os looks da Gwen Stefani e Kylie Minogue, como sempre a Lady Xerox.
  84. AlejandroR
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Asco. Urge cancelación para ella y sus fans que son unas ratas. Urge exterminarla
  85. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Coragem ter que ter para ouvir algo tão ruim. As poucas faixas boas foram as que ficaram conhecidas.
  86. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Fueled by heavy dance tracks and popping electronic beats, The Fame, the first album by the glamorous Lady Gaga, is a well-crafted sampling of feisty anti-pop in high quality.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    The full-length The Fame proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks.
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  3. Boston Globe
    80
    Listen a little closer to the sly, snarky lyrics and glam grooves on this feisty debut and you'll hear that this former downtown New York spice girl has at least a few things on her dirty mind.
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