The Fame
by Lady Gaga
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1674 Ratings

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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"
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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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