Cheek to Cheek
by Tony Bennett
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1362 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 150 out of 1362
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  1. Nirglaucio
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I loved it. Simply loved the album, Gaga's voice is in perfect harmony as Tonny, the 17 tracks on the album are perfect, I Will not Dance is a case apart, perhaps the best of the album. Finally, Gaga can use 100% of your voice, or even more. I smell GRAMMY's from start to finish. Note 10 without doubt.
  2. kaeadele
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's vocals compliment each other so well. I'm surprised by how much I enjoy this album! It's also nice to see Gaga explore other areas other than pop. Her vocals are amazing, and this album will finally spotlight them. "Cheek To Cheek" is a really great album, and even if you don't like Gaga you can't deny her talent. The tracks "Cheek To Cheek", "Ev'ry Time We SayTony Bennett and Lady Gaga's vocals compliment each other so well. I'm surprised by how much I enjoy this album! It's also nice to see Gaga explore other areas other than pop. Her vocals are amazing, and this album will finally spotlight them. "Cheek To Cheek" is a really great album, and even if you don't like Gaga you can't deny her talent. The tracks "Cheek To Cheek", "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye", "But Beautiful", and "Firefly" are fantastic.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. BELKIN89
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    Гага на альбоме оказалась лишней.

    Жаль,что тОни не смог бы так раскрутиться без этой пожирневшей безголосой смехотворной курицы.

    Очень жаль.
  10. Adson
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    The Great American Songbook is amazing, then put Lady Gaga's vocals with Tony Bennett... Things goes insane in the best way. Everything between they is perfect. One of the best albums of the year! My favorite's top 5:
    1 - I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    2 - Cheek To Cheek
    3 - Bang Bang
    4 - Anything Goes
    5 - Nature Boy
  11. JuniorS
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Gaga e Tony conseguiram reunir em várias músicas duas das mais incríveis vozes da indústria da música. O álbum trás músicas já consolidadas pelos americanos em versões repaginadas, acompanhando uma bela e doce voz de Gaga, e a forte e resistente potencia vocal de Tony.
  12. wesleywalrus
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Gaga and Tony really deliver on this album of jazz standards. Lush Life, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Cheek to Cheek, and Bang Bang are highlights. Great job.
  13. Bruno94
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Gaga with this album makes clear the splendid level of her art. Having Tony as a guide, she can reach a level of unimaginable perfection that leaves us surprised and perplexed. Everything sounds organic and natural and brings out the versatility of Gaga.
    Away from all the pressure she lives, Cheek to Cheek, seems to be her natural habitat.
  14. 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.
  15. MrniceSpice
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Great album. Timeless songs, a true piece of music in the history of music.
    Tony and Gaga's voices fit so perfectly together. 10/10. Let's talk about Gaga's vocals, i mean this Lady could really sing.. I've always knew that behind all the weird stuff and clothes an amazing voice was hidden. Now it's finally here.
  16. nakedidea
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I'm not a big fan of jazz music, but the sound in this album is truly amazing. Lady Gaga's vocals sound amazing. The detail and quality to each track lives up to the standards to the great jazz classics.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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..
  20. LsSiel
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album is just exquisite. There is no other way to call it. The voices of Gaga and Bennett masterfully merge; their atmospheres are so different but works so damn' fantastic.
    It is one of the best albums of the year, no doubt.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Katheryn
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    After her highly expected, drastic and precipitous fall from the upper echelons of pop music, Gaga has finally found her calling and permanent niche – flamboyant octogenarians. Cheek to Cheek is by far her most understated yet effective record – a musical collaboration with a bankable Jazz legend that easily shines among her heavy spectacle-relying solo efforts.
  26. KatyHudson
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    What a brilliant album, she has definitely inspired me to release a jazz album now. Her vocals are fantastic and eclipse mine by one hundred fold, if only I was able to record and release such an album.
  27. driverhoward
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This is the type of music Gaga was meant to sing. This sebum is timeless and classic. People of all ages dill enjoy it! I'm glad that this duo paired up. They have great chemistry.
  28. huntermcmillian
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    Really special album. It's definitely one that I will revisit again and often. I love when a mainstream entertain has the talent and versatility to show other sides of themselves. Gaga accomplishes this successfully with Cheek to Cheek and I think many will recognize this for the first time as well.
  29. jrayino
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    The vocals are wonderful. If you haven't given jazz a chance, this album is a great listen! I'm definitely keeping a copy in the car with me. Tony and Lady Gaga are a great duo!
  30. sanfrancisco
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I was apprehensive about how a collaboration between Tony and Gaga would turn out, so I was pleasantly surprised when I first listened to Cheek to Cheek. We all already knew Mr Bennett was talented, but it was impressive to hear how perfectly Gaga's voice suits this genre. Together they are divine. This collection of American jazz standards is one of the best you'll ever listen to.I was apprehensive about how a collaboration between Tony and Gaga would turn out, so I was pleasantly surprised when I first listened to Cheek to Cheek. We all already knew Mr Bennett was talented, but it was impressive to hear how perfectly Gaga's voice suits this genre. Together they are divine. This collection of American jazz standards is one of the best you'll ever listen to. Highlights from the album include Nature Boy, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, Firefly and It Don't Mean a Thing. My edition from iTunes came with the bonus track, Bang Bang, which demonstrates Gaga's incredible vocals and is one of the best performances on the album.… Expand
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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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