Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10038 Ratings

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  1. iiisalex
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This album invented pop. Sonics, vocals, lyrics. Production is amazing. Album of the decade.
  2. Rluther
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why I gave a 10 to Chromatica?. Well, my review goes beyond the Album because experiences, history and the context matters, those thing brings details and they enrich the artist's work. So Chromatica is the sixth album by Lady Gaga after several years she's returning to dance/pop music properly so we have expectations and of course a little bit of nostalgia. So last night the first time that I hear the new album I was feeling different emotions, and as soon as Chromatica I started I was transported into a portal, a portal that was taking me to Chromatica, and then I heard MY NAME.... ISN'T ALICE, BUT I KEEP LOOKING, KEEP LOOKING FOR WONDERLAND. The beat drops and I couldn't help it, I dance to it. And the hype start to decrease as I got through the released singles. Until Free Women's Turn. It's a song that rises to an electric and emotional, empowering ending. Me a Gay men screaming so hard I'M A FREE WOMAAAAAAAAAAAN!. It was just too much, specially because the song has very strong and meaningful message. Next Chromatica II & 911, the transition OK, A masterpiece. Also 911 is produced by Madeon and I personally think he's one of the most talented and young electronic dance music producers right now. (He previously work on MJH), so I knew what to expect a heavy Synth with a strong bass and lows and catchy electronic voice chop/noise details. But still was more than that, the production quality UGHH, The lyrics and the transitions between the songs parts it's just well made, and very fluid, 911 Catches you instantly. Following this one: Plastic Doll, plastic doll starts with an intro very GagaThefameStarstruck way, it was the perfect followed up for 911. I don't have many impressions for this one, except that it's Pop bubble pop plastic technologic POP. which is perfect for the concept of the song. Then Sour Candy starts to play and (it's funny cause to me was kinda new but not so much cause it got released early this day) So I knew her already but I enjoy it Like it was new... So Blackpink did an amazing Job, they sound so cool and fun (the corean verses were a nice detail), We hear Gaga on her commander's Robotic voice which was a very good contrast against the sweatness by Blackpink). Chromatica II & Sine from above, here's where I think the Climax of the Album happens, a Collaboration between Gaga and a Legend like Elton John couldn't be less than that. (here I will stop and say that we already have seen these two together, many times) BUT not like this... It's a little bit celestial and divine for a few reasons the lyrics, Gaga tells the story of how music has help her since the beginning and how always music always has been the answer and solution to many problems, and how much she has grow up work so passionate to be where she stands right now. Now the production is a MONSTER (another paused, here the ones on charge of this one is Bloodpop, Burns, Axwell, Klahr, and Liohn [these last ones are huge producers on the EDM scene, Axwell belongs to SHM with that I already say it all] So knowing this I was a little afraid of this song sounding Too EDM and a little bit 2013ish. But Nope, I mean yes is a dance record but still fresh and pop and emotional, the sound takes you all the way with the feeling of it and at the end the outro explodes into an orgasm of the instrumental, 90s drums and electronic synths make you kinda feel in a trip.

    Babylon here we are at the end of the record and Gaga want to makes us dance with a track very 90s, Chicago House Pop sound, and this one is to close the Album Voguing the house down until the sun rise up this one is a Radical acceptance of the truth and what's not, Gaga invite us to take life not so serious and wear then chains and each one's truth with pride. Have a ball, enjoy and Battle for your life on the dancefloor.

    In general this album make me dance since the beginning until the very last second of Babylon, I think this album is important for us, pop music, and Gaga, for different reasons, first we needed this, Today we're on the middle of a worldwide pandemic, everyone struggling in their own way, and this record got us 43 of relief. The context is important and I can't help to think how would it be the reception of this album if everything wouldn't be OK. Well I'm pretty sure that would be muchmuch bigger a huge celebration on everywhere's dancefloor. But no and this take us to Pop music let's be honest now in days pop mainstream albums are not successful or enough. and Chromatica came to change this came already as a triumph and a reclaiming of the dance floor for Pop music and last but no least Gaga, this album deserves a 10 because I can see and every Fan that has follow her journey sees it too that this album shows that she is that Legendary Pop star and she owns the dancefloor. But most importantly that she enjoy and making this album made her happy and heal her in many different ways. Can't wait to see what else this era brings.    … Expand
  3. LipLins
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é muito perfeito ele possuí, coesão e aclamação e nos serve de uma forma muito boa é um álbum cheio de HITS
  4. MarGroung
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente álbum, con letras un poco tristes pero sonido bailable, un gran regreso en sonido y estética a la Gaga que todos conocemos.
  5. darksidegaara
    May 29, 2020
    10
    as musicas tão perfeitas, 911 é minha favorita obrigado por tudo Lady Gaga
  6. Schlindwein
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Podemos ver uma construção de álbum incrível, com conceito, aclamação e muito talento.
  7. elvozme
    May 29, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.
    Lady Gaga has been called queen of pop numerous times in her career, with this record I would say she doesn't need a title she's not even fighting for, she's the absolut queen of dance music. This is the best album Lady Gaga has produced in her career, there's not a bad song in it and Bloopop also did a great job.
  8. huggosantana
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection. I think lady Gaga finally came back to her roots, a thing I've expected since Joanne
  9. cgarranz
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of @ladygaga’s BEST and most cohesive albums to date, Chromatica is just the perfect aural panacea to the malady of these uncertain and dreary times.

    Combining the amazing and multi-faceted vocals prowess, witty and impactful + socially relevant songwriting full of double and even triple entrendes + meta-references to her past music, #Chromatica deserves the chart success and Grammy awards it @ladygaga will get. Track-by-track review:

    1. #Chromatica1 is an mix of orchestral and synth sounds - an emotional symphony that ushers us into the ethereal and majestic world/planet of #Chromatica We've heard this before in the Stupid Love MV teaser. 2. #Alice is the perfect opening dance for #Chromatica. Many have used Lewis Carroll's classic character as a metaphor for a journey to maturity by accepting oneself's + everyone's madness one way or another - Lady Gaga channels this ❤️

    3. #StupidLove actually is now my least-liked song in #Chromatica and yet I still ❤️ its 80's throwback + Born This Way vibe that reminded us that Gaga is back! I don't know why but it's sound seems a bit different from everything else. 4. #RainOnMe is still my current fave in #Chromatica. IDK why but the lyrics has so much depth and dimension to it + that awesome earworm beat just makes you wanna dance triumphantly everytime.
    Can't wait to hear that ballad version     … Expand
  10. Franklgm
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best work Of Lady Gaga Simplemente nos transmite a un mundo, Es todo lo que hemos estado esperando en años, los videos , coreografías, ritmos, y visuales que todo Little Monster de antaño estaba esperando.… Expand
  11. IgorBrian
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is an anthem!! Gaga you are amazing sweetie. I’m already obsessed with Alice, Sine From Above and 911
  12. Danloa
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of all the time. Gaga just did what she is good at. Babylon is by far the best song I've heard.
  13. 666santhyago
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor album da carreira. Você é demais lady gaga. O pop é todo seu e VOCÊ o conquistou.… Expand
  14. itsdavimiguel
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album since Born This Way, this is really the album of the year! Amazing
  15. Marciaaa
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum da Gaga desde Born This way e um dos melhores albuns de 2020. Todas as musicas são excelentes, além do album ser dividido em 3 partes de uma forma genial. Ouçam e irão amar essa obra prima.
  16. Jrgaga98
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso.
    Trás de volta a gaga e toda sua essência pop.
    Um álbum cheio de hinos.
    Fora os vocais que são tão belos que parecem que são de outro mundo.
    E realmente é, é de Chromatica
  17. Yoshbaebabylon
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From Chromatica I to babylon, Gaga remains the queen of our generation. "911" and "Replay" can easily be the songs of the summer, even with the corona thing.… Expand
  18. Cooker
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga comes back to her jam in the best way! With a very cohesive, strong and brilliant artwork, full of amazing lyrics and sounds that take us to her world in a magical way!
  19. Cristian96
    May 29, 2020
    10
    O Álbum do Ano, Sem dúvidas.. Esse Álbum é uma viagem que te leva a outro nível, os instrumentais e as letras impecáveis, é espetacular....
  20. Luckrios
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, album coeso, sonoridade impecável, as interludes são de chorar de tão perfeitas.
  21. AlexBarraMora
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a very beautiful album, an album full of reinventions, it is a dance floor embodied in Chromatica!
  22. Jhorghy
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is art from where you see it, epic and well done collaborations, retro sounds and inspiring lyrics, Amazing Lady GaGa… Expand
  23. claytovarela
    May 29, 2020
    10
    As she said "this is my dancefloor, i fought for", well that's true! Chromatica take us to the fisrt Gaga's album 'The Fame', but now we can see how much stronger she became. It's a great album, maybe her best.
  24. Apexpred
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This the best album I have ever heard so far this year. Surely is lady Gaga best work yet
  25. Retrograde99
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best gaga album since 2013, gaga sound incredibly clean, perfect, POP and dance… Expand
  26. edelafuente
    May 29, 2020
    10
    It’s been a while since I got this excited about a release from Lady Gaga and I was not wrong. At first i was not sure how to feel about Chromatica since she chose to release her weakest song on the album, ‘Stupid Love’, as her lead single, but then I got my hopes back up when ‘Rain on Me’ came out. Every single song, from begining to ending has a different kind of light. It’s anIt’s been a while since I got this excited about a release from Lady Gaga and I was not wrong. At first i was not sure how to feel about Chromatica since she chose to release her weakest song on the album, ‘Stupid Love’, as her lead single, but then I got my hopes back up when ‘Rain on Me’ came out. Every single song, from begining to ending has a different kind of light. It’s an electronic dance album but it doesn’t feel repetitive or boring at all. I’ve been listening nonstop since its release and I don’t think I’ll get tired of it soon. It’s been amazing seeing Gaga coming back to her roots.… Expand
  27. jalex_alonso
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing and Gaga makes me feel in the past, the present and the future. Wow, i'm feel so thankful. Gaga with Sir Elton (applause), I didn't expect that!
    The best of this year, so far, has been the music.
  28. Xavirosas
    May 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum desde “born this way” y el tan aclamado Soundtrack “A star is born”
    Lady Gaga regreso al pop con este nuevo álbum, la calidad vocal y de producción es impresionante.
  29. aashishast
    May 29, 2020
    10
    her best cohesive album yet. All tracks are amazing and not even a single filler. She sounds amazing as ever. Slay queen
  30. Altair1535
    May 29, 2020
    10
    La verdad me sorprendió, lo mejor, Gaga una decepciona, una obra de arte.
    Ninguna canción aburre y te dan ganas de repetir el álbum una y otra vez.
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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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