Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10038 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 8,483 out of 10038
  2. Mixed: 288 out of 10038
  3. Negative: 1,267 out of 10038
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  1. hongdang319
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing as always. I just can't stop replaying the album. Every track is just so amazing and unique. I love Babylon, Stupid Love, Replay, Sour Candy, etc. One of the best albums ever.
  2. helloitsme
    May 30, 2020
    10
    this is THE ALBUM. no skips done. pure perfection. all my family loves it. bless 10/10
  3. georgemijail
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of 2020, a solid 10 definitely. From the interludes to the dancing ballads
  4. brigade
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish, a great body of work that will withstand the test of time.
  5. hsoylara
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just and experience, the all 13 tracks are very connected just like a sad trip with dance music, you can fell the 90s influence and dance with your pain, I love that lady Gaga backs to her dance música but now with a great message and fits very well with this weird year
  6. LibraOctober98
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga woke up one morning and decided to write 16 absolute bangers, and for that I'm grateful. And about Fun Tonight, Gaga I'm so sorry, I bought Joanne three times if that means anything to you .
  7. JohnWaynee
    May 29, 2020
    10
    LEGEND! Lady Gaga gives us all her talent and creativity in a cohesive, electrifying and frantic album. She gave everything gays needed in that quarantine and beyond. One of the best albums of the year, without a doubt. She served.
  8. luccianoneto
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Uma obra prima. Como já foi dito antes: Lady Gaga não precisa do pop, o pop precisa da gaga.
  9. StevenRaamirez
    May 29, 2020
    10
    After the amazing soundtrack for A Star is Born, Gaga is taking us back to her old routes and we are here for it. Chromatica shows us a new different Gaga when it comes to vocals, while we have an amazing beat making us dance and love the album even more with every song we listen to.
  10. Drallock
    May 29, 2020
    10
    An album to listening to the first track to the last one with no skip.
    Gaga include symphonic interludes on her new record and it's change the whole experience! Especially the transition between Chromatica II and 911.
    She returned to her pop domination.
  11. vic-thesinner
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Chromatica es el álbum conceptual que todos esperabamos de Lady Gaga. Al escucharlo por primera vez, es difícil de asimilar, con lo único con lo que te quedas es que es un trabajo cohesivo. Después de escucharlo una segunda vez, te das cuenta de todos los detalles en la producción, el significado y profundidad de las letras, contrastantes con respecto a la melodía de cada canción. La vozChromatica es el álbum conceptual que todos esperabamos de Lady Gaga. Al escucharlo por primera vez, es difícil de asimilar, con lo único con lo que te quedas es que es un trabajo cohesivo. Después de escucharlo una segunda vez, te das cuenta de todos los detalles en la producción, el significado y profundidad de las letras, contrastantes con respecto a la melodía de cada canción. La voz de Gaga se escucha más potente y dinámica, como no se había escuchado en sus anteriores álbumes. Los 3 actos del disco estan estructurados casi de manera perfecta, cada uno con una identidad propia. El inicio del álbum te transporta al mundo de Chromatica de una manera magistral. Alice es sin duda el mejor opening de cualquier álbum que Gaga haya creado. Las canciones destacadas son la anteriormente mencionada, Rain On Me con Ariana Grande (el sencillo perfecto), Free Woman, 911, Sour Candy con Blackpink, Enigma, Replay, Sine From Above con Elton John y Babylon.… Expand
  12. julianrg19
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica is so amazing. The sounds, lyrics, everything is good. Thank you Gaga por this, thank you for give us this album.
  13. Diego_artetam
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The sounds, the lyrics, their voices. This is such a great album. Thanks Gaga
  14. Maaarte
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Best way possible to return to her pop roots. Best album this year. Zero bad songs!
  15. viniferrett
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Talented. Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. Show stopping. Spectacular. Never be the same. Totally unique. Completely not ever been done before
    AOTY
  16. Dixonbonett
    May 29, 2020
    10
    esto es lo más hermoso que me ha pasado, definitivamente no hay errores en este album, una vez más se ha superado
  17. FelipeF
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga conseguiu se reinventar de uma forma que eu jamais poderia imaginar.. Chromatica é perfeito. e aos viadinhos que estão dando nota baixa, espero que vocês queimem no inferno.
  18. jairseixas
    May 31, 2020
    10
    AOTY Sem mais!

    Chromatica é aquele tipo de álbum que não se pula uma música.
  19. whoesley
    May 30, 2020
    10
    2nd best album by Gaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Sarkisian
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This record really sounds nothing like Gaga's previous bodies of art - those perfect club anthems following each other throughout the story of the world of Chormatica for sure will make everyone dance their fears away.

    Chromatica is the best album of 2020 alongside with Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa!
  21. sokst
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Gaga did that once again. Album with no skips. Chromatica!!!!!!!
  22. DougOliveira
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lady gaga faz tudo. Álbum coeso ,cheio de hits . SINE from above é a melhor é minha preferida… Expand
  23. Jms161230
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Updated 6/22/2020: 5 stars; her best album to date. Initial review was after one listen, and it was clearly already excellent upon immediate reaction.

    However, it takes time for some of the most brilliant tracks to standout, given they are cloaked with so many references to prior records, lyrics and her personal life (eg, manic episodes necessitating antipsychotics in “911,” the    Updated 6/22/2020: 5 stars; her best album to date. Initial review was after one listen, and it was clearly already excellent upon immediate reaction.

    However, it takes time for some of the most brilliant tracks to standout, given they are cloaked with so many references to prior records, lyrics and her personal life (eg, manic episodes necessitating antipsychotics in “911,” the continuing and conflicting psychological distress arising from PTSD subsequent to rape in “Replay” and “Free Woman”), references to paparazzi, fame and monsters, etc.

    Truly, the lyrics of this Academy Award winning songwriter are her best to date. Most deserving of singles as of current constant repeat of Chromatica in its entirety (which MUST be listened to in the provided track list order for true intended effect):

    “Plastic Doll,” “Fun Tonight,” and “1000 Doves,” but solely due to them being perfect for radio, with the latter having a resemblance to “Edge Of Glory.” Arguably “Sour Candy” was also made for radio, but Gaga shines most when solo.

    However, it seems unfair to rate “standout” tracks based on quality, and thus I can only do so in terms of commercial context. Because this album, in its entirety, is like a cinematic masterpiece. The quality both begins and concludes impeccably. Everything is perfectly connected and intractable from the preceding or succeeding track; the three interludes are absolutely incredible and make the songs that much more impactful. Ideally, Chromatica would have been a visual album; each and every track deserves a video.

    As great as Gaga has always been, this is hands down her best work to date, and I cannot wait to see what she does next. And if Chromatica fails to win AOTY at the Grammys, I would be shocked.

    Initial review on day of album release:

    This is the sequel to “The Fame Monster,” both sonically and lyrically. In terms of quality, it’s the best work Gaga has produced since “Born This Way.” An incredibly eclectic album (as depicted by the collaborations alone, I.e Ariana Grande and Elton John), yet still remains extremely solid all the way through; there’s truly no fillers. Immediate standout tracks: Alice, Fun Tonight, 1000 Doves, Rain On Me. Only complaint is the lack of a classic Gaga ballad. Well worth the wait. 4.5/5 ⭐️    … Expand
  24. Narles
    May 29, 2020
    10
    It's her best album to date. Sine from above alone deserves 100 out of 10. It makes you feel good and willing to dance.
  25. DaniGaga16
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This is pop excellence in its entirety. An explosive sound for such dark lyrics which lead us to Gaga's interior monsters. A dance through the tears of someone who got to heal her heart and soul.m 10/10
  26. Holuu
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Alfin regreso a la música que todos sus fans aman, es toda una obra hecha con mucho esfuerzo en donde expone sus sentimientos en esta última etapa de su vida y como siempre alentándonos a seguir a pesar de la adversidad.
  27. luisdanm
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum hasta ahora, lo amo de principio a fin ❤️

    Un disco para bailar, sonreír, recordar lo importante que es estar vivo ✨
  28. Roger504
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga best album ever muy orgulloso de su regreso con uno de los mejores álbumes que se ha escuchado alrededor del mundo
  29. Emigrante
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great fun album to dance to! A fusion between experimental and dance music. Inspired by 90s. Solid cohesive album!
  30. milotomi19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No her best but good anyway it has 3 stand out songs and they are right placed alice in the beginig, enigma in the midle and babylon in the end.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Jul 27, 2020
    80
    The nostalgia in the production — a blend of crisp digital synth textures and ringing grooves drawn directly from '90s house music — further bolsters the shadowed euphoria of a song like "Sour Candy," in which Gaga is joined by the K-pop girl group Blackpink; "Sine from Above," featuring Elton John, gets a similar friction from the interplay between their voices.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Jun 8, 2020
    90
    Infectious, exciting and even a little hedonistic during some of the most confusing of modern times, now’s never been a better time to get lost in this new destination.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 7, 2020
    80
    Chromatica’s frank grappling with the vagaries of Gaga’s brain – and the way fame exacerbates them – ends up feeling much more real than touring dive bars with a guitar and a Stetson ever did.
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