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The Fame Monster
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2137 Ratings

  • Summary: The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.

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Bad Romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh, oh-oh-oh Caught in a bad romance Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh, oh-oh-oh Caught in a bad romance Rah,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Only after being overwhelmed by the sheer visibility of her warp-speed relaunch did I realize how enjoyable and inescapable her hooks and snatches had turned out to be.
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    May 2, 2012
    88
    Not only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    'Poker Face,' pretty much the one song 2009 will be remembered for, are included on the original album, this becomes essential for anyone who even remotely likes pop. For the rest of us, it's the moment Gaga cements herself as a real star.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    75
    In her music videos and live shows over the past year, Gaga has worked hard to demonstrate her creative ambition and stylistic range, and that project continues on The Fame Monster.
  5. Slant Magazine
    70
    Fame Monster does provide some small, if fleeting, glimpses behind the pretense.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    She covers her conceptual bets by rolling out sturdy club-thumpers, and this eight-song EP (included in the reissue and sold separately) is largely on point.
  7. Under The Radar
    60
    Available as a second disc with The Fame or as a self-contained album, The Fame Monster continues where Gaga's debut left off and features eight new tracks of varying quality.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 344 out of 369
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 369
  3. Negative: 15 out of 369
  1. brubstefani
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    MELHOR ALBUM JÁ FEITO EM TODOS OS TEMPOS, GAGA RAINHA E DESTROI TODAS AS SUAS FAVS A,K,A GODDESS OF THE WORLD E SE TA ACHANO RUIM VAI OUVIR OMELHOR ALBUM JÁ FEITO EM TODOS OS TEMPOS, GAGA RAINHA E DESTROI TODAS AS SUAS FAVS A,K,A GODDESS OF THE WORLD E SE TA ACHANO RUIM VAI OUVIR O LIXO DO TEENAGE DREAM… Expand
  2. TarekM.
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    A beautiful album by Lady Gaga, it's even better than the first one.
  4. DanielLG
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Icónico y adelantado a su tiempo Gaga se lució gran Album nada mas que decir
  5. Niksan555
    Jul 28, 2012
    10
    This masterpice is Lady Gaga's best album. I really love it. I can listen this album 24/7. 'Bad Romance' - 10/10, 'Alejandro' - 10/10,This masterpice is Lady Gaga's best album. I really love it. I can listen this album 24/7. 'Bad Romance' - 10/10, 'Alejandro' - 10/10, 'Monster' - 10/10, 'Speechless' - 10/10, 'Dance in The Dark' - 10/10, 'Telephone' - 10/10, 'So Happy I Could Die' - 10/10, 'Teeth' - 10/10. Perfect album.… Expand
  6. ChrnoTodd
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    One of - if not the - best album of the decade. Lady Gaga continues the revolution in pop that made â
  7. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Not only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump. She createsNot only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump. She creates layers of dark, self-indulgent, eye-popping music that holds up against her previous hits and is, in some cases, even more satisfying. The lead single is a powerhouse of dance waves and infectiously produced beats, but the album doesn't always stand out as definitive, even though it's consistently fresh and innovative.… Expand
  8. JohnnyKatyCat
    Aug 8, 2015
    0
    Cant enjoy the songs as i wished i wanted to. I liked a couple songs but as a whole album together, it fell quite flat and short for me. ICant enjoy the songs as i wished i wanted to. I liked a couple songs but as a whole album together, it fell quite flat and short for me. I dont understand the praise for this album.… Expand

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