Cheek to Cheek
by Tony Bennett
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1362 Ratings

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  1. HJ3330
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tony Bennett maintaining his vocal standards, Lady Gaga proudly shines and proves to the world that she has great vocal abilities on this album. Lady Gaga once again proves to the world that she is not just an ordinary pop singer, but a talented one with real vocal abilities. Not only she knows how to entertain her audience by putting on fancy yet fashionable outfits and pulling off a skill demanding choreography, but even when it comes to singing without any auto-tune or voice engineering, she seems to flourish and glow even more. This album is a cover full of standards and we should appreciate Tony and Gaga's effort for reviving the genre and the golden eras it used to have. We rarely listen to jazz nowadays and thank God Lady Gaga made an album with Tony thus introducing the great standards to her young and fans, whilst not forgetting to entertain the older generations who used to be humming these unforgettable tunes.… Expand
  2. TotallyAKatyFan
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Truly an outstAnding album, that not only showcases the cRafted-to-perfecTion vocals from Bennett, but also highlights the raw, jaw-droPping talent frOm Gaga who shines through the exciting, thrilling ride of jazz classics. You can buy 1, you can buy 10, but what you should do is buy 20, because this is definitely a Perfect Christmas gift.
  3. newyork
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I would have never ever thought Lady Gaga was such a talented artist. I thought she relied on gimmicks solely to overcome the fact of not being a good musician; I received this album as a gift by my nephew and I'm totally impressed. I feel so guilty for having ignored her for so long, she is one of the greatest musician of the younger generation.
  4. MatthewSC
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    What an incredible breath of fresh air. Highlights: Nature Boy and I Can't Give You Anything But Love. Gaga's vocals are shockingly beautiful, a real treat for my ears. Make sure you buy the deluxe, Gaga's take on Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye is simply divine.
  5. hunter7
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    never though i would love jazz but Tony and Gaga, wow!! the first jazz album i bought in my life!! thank you for opening my mind , ears. i am going to buy 5 more for my family members for Christmas..
  6. IanBarreto
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Cheek to Cheek is an amazing album, created with love and inspiration by two of most creative and talented artists ever. Gaga and Tony give us a excepcional work that will be enter in all hearts and will stay here forever. Thank you TonyGaga
  7. wuh
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This review is 9, but I put 10 due to the nonsense that scored 0 (?)
    The duo works very well. They had already demonstrated in Lady is a tramp. The contrast of voices works, and very very well. The vocals of both are very good. You might say that Gaga is exaggerated, but not, on the contrary, her voice is vivid! What is expected of music. Their life for every note, even if it were an    This review is 9, but I put 10 due to the nonsense that scored 0 (?)
    The duo works very well. They had already demonstrated in Lady is a tramp. The contrast of voices works, and very very well. The vocals of both are very good. You might say that Gaga is exaggerated, but not, on the contrary, her voice is vivid! What is expected of music. Their life for every note, even if it were an infranote.
    Great album, no doubt.    … Expand
  8. Hemisphere
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    If you like Jazz, you'll love this album. All of the songs are beautifully arranged, and the vocals are heavenly, you'll feel the emotions of the artists in every single song.
  9. hannspree
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Lady Gaga's vocal and Tony's voice surprised me. I'm not a huge fan of jazz but this album is really a masterpiece. I'm hoping they are keep making this kind of album, which is what i called real music at this moment.
  10. yure22
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    she may not be at its peak one more thing she has talent and she motra it very well on this album as successful and passenger talent not perfect thisi
  11. alex_katycat
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I'm not normally a fan of jazz since I spend my time listening to pop trash created by a record label in order to sell and go #1, but this album blew me away. I've never heard vocals like this before, and it makes for a nice, relaxing escape from the goat-belting I'm used to listening to. This album has made me appreciate Lady Gaga more and I'm gonna cut down on trolling Lady Gaga threadsI'm not normally a fan of jazz since I spend my time listening to pop trash created by a record label in order to sell and go #1, but this album blew me away. I've never heard vocals like this before, and it makes for a nice, relaxing escape from the goat-belting I'm used to listening to. This album has made me appreciate Lady Gaga more and I'm gonna cut down on trolling Lady Gaga threads on various web forums across the web. In fact, I think I'll go from doing so eighteen hours a day to just ten hours a day.… Expand
  12. Bewts
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album isn't just want Gaga & Tony Bennett needed, but what the this generation needed. I'm sure the world has been waiting for a light acoustic album from Gaga and shows off her great vocals. - But Beautiful is a MUST listen.
  13. SalmanxXxYAAASS
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    wow! that's my first reaction to this very high-class jazz album.
    they perfectly gave the covers their own print, which was a delight!
    it showed how good Lady Gaga's vocals really are and of course the legendary Mr. Tony Bennett it's really the most ideal cover jazz album I've ever heard.
    Frank Sinatra would be proud of Gaga!
  14. DaltonGuess
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Was very happy to be gifted this album. I was very impressed with Lady's skill at jazz and thought she held her own against the legend Tony Bennett quite well. I hope they continue to work together. As someone not too familiar with Lady's pop works, I will now look into that as well.
  15. CPPRS
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    A Legend of Jazz and the Queen of Pop, two beautiful and strong voices, together, make a perfect album. I recommend to everyone to listen to this masterpiece, this album is amazing.
  16. VlN
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I feel like I should thank Lady Gaga for making me discover this amazing genre. She is amazingly talented and this album proves it. I feel sorry for having underrated her artistry for so long.
    ...Vin
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  17. donatello666
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    both work so hard... I cantbelieve the gift they gave us.... Anything goes begin with the rythm we need to kill the stress and have a fun moment AWESOME ....haters will hate thats why some scores are 0...
  18. Pried3152
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The unusual pairing of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have produced a simply stunning album. They sound absolutely flawless together, especially on tracks such as Nature Boy. This is definitely an album worth buying!
  19. spain750
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Amazind album !!! Lady Gaga - Queen of music!!! Love Gaga ! Love Tony ! Love Cheek to cheek!!!!!!!! Amazing songs ! Wonderfull lyrics!!!Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet - the Beast!
  20. redric
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    When I first heard that Lady Gaga would be making a Jazz album I wasn't pleased at all because of the fact that she usually makes pop music. But I'm going to tell you right now, I was wrong. This is a really great album full of classics with a few solos of Gaga and Tony. The vocals are great and you can tell by some of the songs how much fun Tony and Gaga had 'recording together in theWhen I first heard that Lady Gaga would be making a Jazz album I wasn't pleased at all because of the fact that she usually makes pop music. But I'm going to tell you right now, I was wrong. This is a really great album full of classics with a few solos of Gaga and Tony. The vocals are great and you can tell by some of the songs how much fun Tony and Gaga had 'recording together in the studio. My favorites are It Dont Mean A Thing, Anything Goes, Nature Boy, and I Cant Give You Anything But Love. This makes me excited of what's to come from Gaga and has made me a bigger fan than I expected and opened me up to Jazz music, which I was never interested in before.

    Side note: I don't find it right that people are on here leaving what they call reviews, but they aren't even taking about the album. There talking about the success of it, which cannot be determined yet as the album has just been released. And saying that Lady Gaga can't sing, you need to get your ears checked. You don't even mention a thing about Tony ? You're just here to attack Lady Gaga , I doubt you've heard the album.    … Expand
  21. slayursoul_
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I'm not a huge jazz fan but WOW, this album blew me away. I truly think this is one of the most beautiful albums released in the past couple years. Tony and Gaga sound absolutely wonderful together. Will definitely buy this for many family members and friends.
  22. malabangme
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I am so happy that Gaga no longer feels the need to satisfy music industry even though it's clear that she was always a great artist. Tony's vocals are amazing and all songs are covered perfectly!
  23. Caldee
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The perfect jazz album by a pop star and a living legend. Enuf said. Any one giving this album lower than a 7/70 is just wrong. Lady GaGa is arguably the only pop star who can execute these traditional standards/ jazz records this amazingly.
  24. iloveyou
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Whether you need to dance, cry, get emotional, be consoled, or entertained, these outstanding covers of great American Classics by two incredibly talented artists won't disappoint you.
  25. retrospecial
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I am not a jazz fan.
    But damn, this album made me a believer!

    You can feel the chemistry between Tony + miss Gaga.
    This album opened my eyes about Lady Gaga. Never knew she could do this.
    I have grown respect for this woman and Tony too!
    Classics, indeed.
  26. CharlieMatheson
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett once again join together to sing, this time on a studio album - a collaboration made ​​in 2011 for "Lady Is a Tramp" - Cheek to Cheek.

    As before, Gaga shows a great voice that blends perfectly with the calm style Tony, as noted in the first singles from the album "Anything Goes" and "I Can not Give You Anything But Love" (my favorite).

    In the tracks "Cheek to Cheek", "Nature Boy", "I Will not Dance" and "It Do not Mean a Thing" we realized they entered the studio for this partnership, is really incredible talent of the two.

    We can not forget the voice of Gaga in "Lush Life" and "Bang Bang". She really honor these iconic songs. In the end, we see why Tony joined Gaga, talent is remarkablel, which is why both have 22 Grammy's together.

    Maximum Grade!!    … Expand
  27. marcosmagalhaes
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I loved this album, it Gaga shows her powerful voice and talent. She has no fear and risk and that delights me. Undoubtedly one of the biggest albums of the year;
  28. MoneyPepsiGlory
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I always semi-appreciated jazz, but had troubles finding more music that interested me. GaGa and Bennett did a fantastic job bringing the American Songbook to my attention. These songs flow beautifully and give me a great soundtrack to do my homework to. Can't wait to hear how my Grandma feels about it! Good job guys!
  29. badkidjim
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album is truly beautiful. The vocals and instrumentals are phenomenal, and both jazz and non-jazz fans can love this album. In fact, if there's one modern album to make you love jazz, this is that album. Forget every preconception you may have about Lady Gaga and listen to her beautiful voice, you won't be disappointed.
    I strongly recommend this album!
  30. TheFamousLM
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    An amazing album by two legends. Probably one of the best jazz albums of all time. Gaga's and Tony's voice together are perfect. I was really looking forward to this album and they didn't disappoint me.
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64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Oct 7, 2014
    60
    Ultimately, Cheek to Cheek is pleasant through and through. It’s not the greatest standards duets album ever recorded, but nor is it a dud.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2014
    60
    Cheek to Cheek is a record where the music and even the songs take a backseat to the personalities.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Sep 29, 2014
    25
    Shallow, deeply unimaginative renditions [of standards out of the Great American Songbook].
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