Cheek to Cheek
by Tony Bennett
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1362 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 44 out of 1362
  3. Negative: 150 out of 1362
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  1. ezrajones
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    To be honest, I didn't expect much from this album at all. I figured it was no more than Gaga's sideproject: but I am happy to say I've been proven otherwise! I love Lush Life, the energy on I Can't Give You Anything But Love, the band on Anything Goes and the live intensity on the iTunes bonus track "Bang Bang (He Shot Me Down)". Tony is a little boring so that's my only criticism. ButTo be honest, I didn't expect much from this album at all. I figured it was no more than Gaga's sideproject: but I am happy to say I've been proven otherwise! I love Lush Life, the energy on I Can't Give You Anything But Love, the band on Anything Goes and the live intensity on the iTunes bonus track "Bang Bang (He Shot Me Down)". Tony is a little boring so that's my only criticism. But Gaga easily makes up for it. Definitely going to be listening to this a lot through the holidays and years to come! A classic!

    Poor Katy Perry.    … Expand
  2. paynesurprise
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, pisou no artpop e no the fame, vem grammy rainha da porra todaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  3. TheKevyReview
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    ótimo álbum, mostra todo o talento vocal da rainha do pop, com certeza bem melhor que qualquer coisa que Katy perry ou Britney Spears tenha feito ou pense em fazer um dia
  4. EDsebert
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    One legend and the most powerful pop singer blender together in a massive-classic jazz album, with the most famous songs of jazz history, CTC shows what is quality in the name of jazz nowadays. For sure, is the most great and important album of 2014.
  5. OfficialRomina
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    In an era, full of cheap generic, pop divas, this album proofs that the real music is way better. This album is good enough to attract to the young public with non sense of music, who only search for divas without talent. Of course, this is an album full of remakes that's why i don't qualify it with a 10. Tonny Bennett and Lady Gaga match perfectly this classic songs and put it into aIn an era, full of cheap generic, pop divas, this album proofs that the real music is way better. This album is good enough to attract to the young public with non sense of music, who only search for divas without talent. Of course, this is an album full of remakes that's why i don't qualify it with a 10. Tonny Bennett and Lady Gaga match perfectly this classic songs and put it into a modern space of music. To qualify this album, is absolutely necessary leave away all the hate against this woman, because is not fair judge in a wrong way the music just because you don't like the person behind the melody… Expand
  6. emnix
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Her vocals soar, they sound perfect together. She's very brave for taking a career detour like this, not often where a mainstream popstar will take a risk like this and expand into a new market. Go Gaga, Go Tony. Cant wait for the next album
  7. Othavynho
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Uma voz unica e incomparável , Tony dá sua pitada de elegância ao lado da então perfeita contralto Lady Gaga. Esse sem duvidas é o melhor álbum do ano é tão bom ver Lady Gaga fora da zona de conforto , mostrando suas habilidades vocais.
  8. Giovana
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Lady Gaga innovative and powerful vocals, many thought she was finished but Cheek to Cheek proves otherwise. She' s got the voice, the artistry, the theatrics, the imagery, the fashion and most of all the chutzpah into the album that it feels like the album is alive and breathing.
  9. Ronk
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    An amazing album from two great singers. Lady Gaga's jazz singing is wonderful Few people know she has been singing jazz since she was 13 and has sung jazz occasionally for the past several years.
  10. MatthewFiendman
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    An excellent collaborative effort by jazz legend Tony Bennett and unlikely partner-in-crime Lady Gaga. Passion for the art of jazz is apparent from both Bennett and Gaga, as some delightful improv and audible chemistry between the two shines bright on the album. Highlights include the Gaga solo "Lush Life" and duet "Nature Boy". Those hoping to hear a different side of Gaga, and those whoAn excellent collaborative effort by jazz legend Tony Bennett and unlikely partner-in-crime Lady Gaga. Passion for the art of jazz is apparent from both Bennett and Gaga, as some delightful improv and audible chemistry between the two shines bright on the album. Highlights include the Gaga solo "Lush Life" and duet "Nature Boy". Those hoping to hear a different side of Gaga, and those who expect the usual Bennett mastery will be pleased with this offering.… Expand
  11. AbaloneLee
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    This is just a brilliant way to bring timeless classic music to the younger generation. Its teaching them about Jazz, and wow does Tony sing his heart out at 88. And Gaga really surprised me. She is so more talented than I knew. Her singing Jazz seems so natural, this was meant to be.
  12. BelAir
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    This album shows why Gaga is above her contemporaries in the talent department. She doesn't need a big production camp to shine. Only her voice. With Tony, there is a true connection and it really shows on every single of the songs. "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" and "Bang Bang" are my favorite solo Gaga tracks!

    BUY THIS ALBUM NOW.
  13. iPietro
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    I love gaga! Katy perry is flop and 0 grammy winner, she not talented and makes the bad lives when I see. Roar is the bad music in the world! Lady gaga is much better than her! Katycats cry and listem my Gaga is better than you 0 Grammy Winner Diva.
  14. budyhamre
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    I never thought I would like Jazz or even listen to it but like the blind I followed my Mama Monster. Im proud that Gaga does whatever she likes with her music and can shake off the haters. I have to say Im not head over heals about any song but wasnt ready to switch songs on a first listen like some of Gagas other albums. Im finding the songs will be great to put on while doing homeworkI never thought I would like Jazz or even listen to it but like the blind I followed my Mama Monster. Im proud that Gaga does whatever she likes with her music and can shake off the haters. I have to say Im not head over heals about any song but wasnt ready to switch songs on a first listen like some of Gagas other albums. Im finding the songs will be great to put on while doing homework or cleaning! Great job Mama!… Expand
  15. adamcsor
    Sep 24, 2014
    1
    What a wasted opportunity. Gaga can't relax enough to put her own spin on these standards. This project might have benefitted from the pair performing originals rather than these standards. It's so easy to cherry pick vastly superior versions of each of these songs by other artists. If the pair has written their own music together then Gaga might not have sounded like a off-key mimic. WhatWhat a wasted opportunity. Gaga can't relax enough to put her own spin on these standards. This project might have benefitted from the pair performing originals rather than these standards. It's so easy to cherry pick vastly superior versions of each of these songs by other artists. If the pair has written their own music together then Gaga might not have sounded like a off-key mimic. What a depressing mess.… Expand
  16. alehmarchiori
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    In this album Lady Gaga show the world the Jazz who was sleeping inside of her, she shows a singer who really can sing and she is really committed to show the jazz culture to the young people's.
  17. misterX
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. screambluemurde
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Why can't people be objective anymore? 182 users (so far) rating this album with a 10! This must be a joke. Tony is doing here what he's been doing for decades so there is nothing new. C' mon the man is great at what he does but I really dont understand why he needs to make an album with Gaga. I think she made this album to lower the expectations about her career. So she will be backWhy can't people be objective anymore? 182 users (so far) rating this album with a 10! This must be a joke. Tony is doing here what he's been doing for decades so there is nothing new. C' mon the man is great at what he does but I really dont understand why he needs to make an album with Gaga. I think she made this album to lower the expectations about her career. So she will be back with a proper Gaga album and everybody will label it as a COMEBACK. Meanwhile in Cheek to cheek she falls flat offering a parody of herself.… Expand
  19. lukechristiansc
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    " Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are the epitome of charming and full of talent ".........................................................................
  20. 1truthteller
    Sep 29, 2014
    0
    Not feeling this at all and any positive reviews u hearing have to be from brainwashed culturally artistically and historically disinclined misinformed monsters and payola media outlets or people who love tony...this chick sounds like a cat being skinned alive!  She cones off as a fake contrived screaming mockingbird wannabe any winhouse nora jones or adele she cleary is not!
  21. User4
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    Gaga has a good voice but i find her a bit desperate in her failed attempt appeal to a different audience. She might be flopping in pop but at least her music was kinda fun before.
  22. marcioleonel
    Sep 23, 2014
    5
    O álbum não é muito bom, a voz de Lady Gaga está exagerada, algumas música estão inaudíveis e tudo parece uma confusão. Essa tentativa de mudança pro jazz não deu muito certo, ela é boa em fazer música pop.
  23. ME123
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    This album will be her biggest flop (commercial failure)..It's so bad. Save yourself and don't bother listening to it.

    Don't waste your time. Gaga is trying to be something she CLEARLY is not and it doesn't work in my opinion.

    The album drags on and on endlessly. The vocals are sub-par. Everything is bad, sorry.
  24. BulletIn
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    All of these songs have been done many, many times before and much, much better. None of these rehashed versions are real standouts, and unfortunately they couldn't come up with any new original material to stand up to these classics. A real missed opportunity to move the genre forward. The whole thing sounds phoned in. Lady Gaga is in way over her head while poor Tony is asleep at theAll of these songs have been done many, many times before and much, much better. None of these rehashed versions are real standouts, and unfortunately they couldn't come up with any new original material to stand up to these classics. A real missed opportunity to move the genre forward. The whole thing sounds phoned in. Lady Gaga is in way over her head while poor Tony is asleep at the wheel. Crash and burn.… Expand
  25. villem
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    Her voice is horrible!!! i can't ,back to auto-tune gaga please. I hope Gaga don't continue in Jazz, because her voice is not for that. The over exaggeration of vocals, tony is not good too. I think was not good combination between gaga and tony.
  26. 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.
  27. Sjph
    Sep 27, 2014
    5
    Sorry, but Gaga sounds fake. Her part in Goody Goody is plain ridiculous. Nevertheless her voice is not all bad, I just wish she sounded more natural. Tony, well, he is past is prime, but better than the 60 years younger Gaga. He knows how to sing.
    The songs... god, they have been sung over and over for the last... eight decades. Some interpretations are decent, but none shines. Maybe    Sorry, but Gaga sounds fake. Her part in Goody Goody is plain ridiculous. Nevertheless her voice is not all bad, I just wish she sounded more natural. Tony, well, he is past is prime, but better than the 60 years younger Gaga. He knows how to sing.
    The songs... god, they have been sung over and over for the last... eight decades. Some interpretations are decent, but none shines. Maybe some more obscure tunes or some modern songs (not from this century) mixed with the classics would be a better choice.
    All in all, some songs are listenable, some I'd say "nice" (a seven), but some are horrid! Specially Gaga solos... This could be a better album. "The Lady is a Tramp" (2011) sounds really better. More fluid and natural. What a waste.    … Expand
  28. artpopgr
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Vocally, musically, this album showcases Mother Monster's true talent. The band playing is stunning, and what's more, Tony & Gaga's voices combined...
  29. MusicInstinct
    Jul 23, 2015
    1
    Bunch of Covers. Nothing new or interesting. Sad that a living legend like Tony Bennet had to do this duet with this clown. Next time Tony should choose someone like Adele or Leona Lewis with real talent.
  30. Panchogul
    May 29, 2020
    6
    Un álbum bueno a secas, principalmente porque trabajos como así los hay por montones y este es solo uno más.
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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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