Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10038 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. Giocarg95
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great song, i love it. The hole Album is a Hit, The transition of Chromatica I to Alice is religious… Expand
  2. swkaspr
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    i must say, this is overall would be a 9.5. but because of the traditions chromatica I,II, and III it deserves a ten. i believe this album PROBABLY has the best transitions of all time. just the bass and the way it impacts ur ears when u listen with headphones. it leaves my speechless. my favourite track is replay, because of the meaning, lyrics, rhythm, and chorus. my favourite single isi must say, this is overall would be a 9.5. but because of the traditions chromatica I,II, and III it deserves a ten. i believe this album PROBABLY has the best transitions of all time. just the bass and the way it impacts ur ears when u listen with headphones. it leaves my speechless. my favourite track is replay, because of the meaning, lyrics, rhythm, and chorus. my favourite single is without a doubt rain on me. this album definitely is worthy for aoty at the 2021 scammys... but we’ll see..… Expand
  3. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I am obsessed with the concept of ''Chromatica''. It has a lot of songs about Gaga's personal life, but with a completely refreshed sounds!
  4. maxisgold
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Gaga takes a look at herself with this album, a journey inside of her with sad lyrics and fun beats. In my opinion it's one of her best albums, my only complains are that some songs fall short compared to the others and the songs as a whole (specially Sour Candy and Rain On Me) are a little too short
  5. yurinr
    May 29, 2020
    1
    generico e sem personalidade, as músicas sooam mais do mesmo e plágios de outras canções.
  6. rodrklein
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Iconic. Babylon is such a great click. There is a mix of 20's essentials: Ariana Grande, K-pop/blackpink and obviously the male lady gaga, Elton Jhon
  7. RK13
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    What a disappointing comeback. I personally liked Joanne and the ASIB soundtrack. On hearing 'Stupid Love' I was excited for the album. Then came 'Rain On Me', Ariana should not have featured on the track, her voice is annoying. 'Sour Candy' was refreshing and sounded great. But when you listen to the album, by track 5 you become bored. Every song sounds the same, very "fist-pumpy". I'dWhat a disappointing comeback. I personally liked Joanne and the ASIB soundtrack. On hearing 'Stupid Love' I was excited for the album. Then came 'Rain On Me', Ariana should not have featured on the track, her voice is annoying. 'Sour Candy' was refreshing and sounded great. But when you listen to the album, by track 5 you become bored. Every song sounds the same, very "fist-pumpy". I'd say release 'Alice' as a single, then re-release 'Sour Candy' and end the Chromatica era. I expect better for LG7.… Expand
  8. kmrvmd
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga has proved again her worth as an artist as if she has something else to prove. Chromatica maybe too familiar but it doesn't mean that it's not enjoyable. With its incredible songwriting, heart-thumping beats and amazing collaborators such as Blackpink, Ariana and Elton --- this could easily well be an album to beat for the many years to come.
  9. Adriiiaaannn
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Such a cohesive and well thought out album. Each song is a banger and the transitions are so smooth and really help tell the story of the album. Definitely long overdue for Gaga to return to her dance roots
  10. ffffavriel
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    born this way will always have a place in my heart, but chromatica its just EVERYTHING. lyrics, concept, cohesiveness, PRODUCTION, transitions, vocals, visuals... everything is ON POINT. this album is, literally, a journey. from chromatica to babylon we get filled up with just GREATNESS. even the bonus track, love me right is a flawless DE-LI-VE-RY. thank you, lady gaga, for blessing usborn this way will always have a place in my heart, but chromatica its just EVERYTHING. lyrics, concept, cohesiveness, PRODUCTION, transitions, vocals, visuals... everything is ON POINT. this album is, literally, a journey. from chromatica to babylon we get filled up with just GREATNESS. even the bonus track, love me right is a flawless DE-LI-VE-RY. thank you, lady gaga, for blessing us with such a masterpiece. ps: the album deserved way more than just a 79 average score (the 9.3 user score distribution, based in 6300 ratings won't let me lie)… Expand
  11. DougRodres
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    I Love Chromatica, Gaga is really Queen of the music! my favs is Alice, Stupid Love, Free Woman, 911, Sour Candy, Sine From Above, Babylon, Rain On Me.
  12. Yonczg777
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a masterpiece, a wonderful album that will have a big impact on the music industry.
    it is so well done it is art at the level of the lyrics or at the level of the sound it is well worked it shows . She is the one and the ONLY Gaga the perfection the art the passion    … Expand
  13. Umutt
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Haters gonna hate.. If you even have a little musical taste, you will love this album.
  14. DiAngeli
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Every song of Chromatica is incredible! It’s hard to decide which one is the best song of this album! Besides, Gaga has shown us that she can be a popstar and an awesome songwriter in the same time. So... it’s totally worthy to being listened to.
  15. CristianBravo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente album, el mejor de Gaga por lejos.
    Las letras son de gran calidad y la música en cada canción es magistral, destacandose Alice, Replay, 911 y la gran calidad vocal de Enigma y su colaboración con Elton John.
  16. 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
  17. Nixct
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It did surprise me a lot. From ARTPOP to Joanne, Lady Gaga is really tired. But Chromatica gives me hope.
  18. Felipe_Kohn
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Chromatica is an album that shows Lady Gaga still as a big pop star. Different from her other albums, Chromatica is more influenced than influencer, but it is ok. Above this, Gaga brings the new pop voices and keeps the famous producers' influence. The result is a solid album. The lyrics could be deeper. The concept is typical in the Lady Gaga discography, what adds value
  19. robmiguels
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    O filho do Born This Way com o Artpop. E dessa vez, o tiro não saiu pelo culatra. Um dos melhores e mais marcantes album pop lançados nos ultimos anos, sem cair no genérico.
  20. JeremySpears
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    I unstanned Gaga in 2014 when she got too boring for me. A jazz album, a country album, a generic buzz single and a mediocre soundtrack album didn’t interest me that much. I was waiting for her to return to her dance pop roots and that’s what she did with "Chromatica". Unfortunately, the results don’t impress me much at all. If you leave out the three (amazing) interludes I like half ofI unstanned Gaga in 2014 when she got too boring for me. A jazz album, a country album, a generic buzz single and a mediocre soundtrack album didn’t interest me that much. I was waiting for her to return to her dance pop roots and that’s what she did with "Chromatica". Unfortunately, the results don’t impress me much at all. If you leave out the three (amazing) interludes I like half of the album. Six to be exact; "Alice", "Stupid Love", "911", "Sour Candy", "Sine From Above" and "Babylon". "Stupid Love" sounded messy and dated at first but it grew on me and now it’s fun. "911" is the only song that immediately clicked with me. I love the dark pop sound and the deep lyrics. It reminds me of her best album "The Fame Monster" (2009). "Babylon" is a nice fun track but it reminds me a lot of Madonna's "Vogue". A LOT. "Sine From Above" could’ve been perfect if it wasn’t for that awful outro and the 2013 EDM dance breaks. The rest of the song is so beautiful. The other half of the album...it ain’t it. "Free Woman" sounds generic as hell, literally nothing is happening in "1000 Doves", "Plastic Doll" and "Replay" are okay but nothing special and kinda dated, "Enigma" is so 2014 and I don’t even know what that dated mess "Fun Tonight" is. "Rain On Me" didn’t impress me either and it wouldn’t have been such a big hit without Ariana Grande. Very mediocre. Overall, this album is probably my least favorite of hers. I thought her return to dance pop would be great but it’s a disappointment. Half of the songs sound dated and uninspired. Even in the songs that I like there are parts that mess them up a bit. It's not terrible but terribly dated. "Chromatica" is only an okay album even though its concept (and artwork) could’ve made it great. Too bad. Favorites: 911, Sine From Above, Alice & Stupid Love… Expand
  21. Daniel05
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    Creí que este iba a ser el primer álbum que me gustaría de Gaga, pero no es así, si acaso solo resaltaron 4 canciones que escucharía una y otra vez.
  22. leocastx
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Gaga at her best! Showing that the girl from Just Dance can still be our favourite popstar and show how to do a dance record that keeps us up and moving for hours. The transitions between the songs are a plus that nobody predicted, showing that the queen of pop still has ways of surprising; not only her little monsters, but also the whole world. Another 10 for Gaga!
  23. amsteardam
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica (2020) mean anything likewise we saw in the ARTPOP (2013). And the both albums look alike as sisters. They both are energetic, super-glorious in view of their songs' capacities and meanings. Venus: "Take me to your planet."
    Alice: "Take me home, take me to wonderland."

    Lady Gaga (aka girl from Venus) briefly takes us to her planet Chromatica. And in Chromatica there is no place for ballads. Just wait for the performances and Chromatica Ball Tour.    … Expand
  24. scb1613
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date - surpassing Born this Way! Showcasing her best vocals, melodies, choruses, and beats. The replay value is insane! We love it so much!
  25. Kumagoroh23
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Es atrapante, todas las canciones son buenas, el ritmo es genial, las colaboraciones son increíbles, una vuelta muy buena.
  26. ruanfabres
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito do começo ao fim. É impossível descrever a sensação que tive ao ouvi-lo pela primeira vez. Poderia dizer que é difícil até hoje descreve-lo. My Chromatica could mean anything
  27. MichaelWilians
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores albuns de sua carreira. Com uma otima sequência musical ordenada e um Electro Pop impecavel.
  28. NicolaCrive
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is what I call the perfect pop-dance record, exactly what 2020 needed! Gaga came back and made us all dance like there's no tomorrow, congrats for the amazing work behind this album. xoxo
  29. NickCrive
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    CHROMATICA is the AOTY Bdbdbdbdbbdndnsnsns dbdbsbsbbsbsbsbns sjsjsjjsjsjsjjsjsnsnsnsnd
  30. Marshessa
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year. Gaga never let us down. Amazing lyrics and sound. And her transitions though
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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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