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  1. May 29, 2020
    10
    Album full of bangers. Short songs, but full of lyrics. Gaga didn't disappoint us. She delivered masterpiece album of the year!
  2. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is different from anything she have done before. If you wanna really give it a decent review you have to do what any other critic should with any album of hers: take some time, feel free to appreciate and let the production and lyrics grown on you first. This is Lady Gaga, welcome to Chromatica.
  3. May 29, 2020
    10
    The best album..all tracks are amazing..love the upbeat sound of it ...lady gaga is such an amazing artist
  4. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt the best album of 2020. Gaga shows her confidence yet vonerble side during this album. We see a side of her that we have never seen before. She really came through with this album and cemented herself as the queen of pop
  5. May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica is an incredibly strong album. Don't let the thumping beats fool you, this album is very personal and explores some of LG's darkest moments. Chromatica truly is about dancing through the pain. The tracks tend to be on the short side, but that's good for us as there are more to enjoy! Highlights include the hauntingly hypnotic Alice, the catchy but devastating 911, and Enigma with its rhythmic chorus. There are also three orchestral interludes in the album, composed by LG herself. Each interlude sets the atmosphere for the next track and allows the listener time to take a quick break in between dancing. There are some classic Gaga tracks on the album; the vulnerable Plastic Doll could fit perfectly into The Fame, whilst Stupid Love sounds like something straight from Born This Way. The album concludes with the empoweringly camp Babylon, ending in a triumphant acapella.

    Thank you Lady Gaga, that's the soundtrack to my summer sorted!
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  6. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is the comeback of POP in the music industry. This album is a healer for those who are in your dark times. This album is everything we needed. THANK YOU LADY GAGA.
  7. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most cohesive album yet. Great from start to finish. The collaborations on this album are superb! Expand
  8. May 29, 2020
    10
    The sounds are so good that I'm surprised that lady gaga has reinvented hees and given us a masterpiece.
    Every sound on this album was surprising most unpredictable
  9. May 29, 2020
    10
    dance-pop perfection!! gaga come to slay the house down, i cant wait for a club for danceeee
  10. May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga has returned after seven years with a pop album. The album is cohesive and sounds really good in her production. The lyrics are very deep. Her best album.
  11. May 29, 2020
    10
    she is back with very powerful new music. it's definitely better now chromatica available now!!!
  12. May 29, 2020
    10
    The moment you start to listen to the album, you know you enter a new world that offers you bops to groove to and to play with your feels.
  13. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album goes places that many only dream of achieving. Bravo Lady Gaga, bravo.
  14. May 29, 2020
    10
    Thank you so much. I love you Gaga. Queen Gaga. I hope to meet u
  15. May 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga always surprises us with her versatility but for Chromatica, she stayed true to her ultimate dance pop root but adding some glitters of edm and house music, which is somehow refreshing. I would say this is one of the best pop albums this year so far. Give it a listen, you won't regret it!
  16. May 29, 2020
    10
    The album sounds so futuristic that it travels back in time. It's the old Gaga but improved. The album is a perfect journey.
  17. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album save my life, the songs are so powerful, wow my wig! Thanks gaga
  18. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is very good, songs like 911, 100 dove, sine from above and sour candy must be singles from this album 10/10, and I speak for many who missed the electronic gaga, i love you Expand
  19. May 29, 2020
    10
    The old Gaga is back! An amazing album going back to her roots! 10/10 would recommend!
  20. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lady Gaga in questo album si è veramente superata. Un album con sonorità e testi alla sua altezza. Sonorità che rimandano indietro nel tempo fino agli anni 90’. PROMOSSO A PIENI VOTI

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  21. May 29, 2020
    10
    I’ve been waiting for a Dance Record by Gaga for 7 years and I’m not afraid to say that it was worth it! Some songs gave me ARTPOP and Born This Way vibes and I’m here for it. The Lead single, Stupid Love, is the weakest track on the album for me. I really reccomend listening to the record from start to finish, not on shuffle. My fav tracks are probably 911, Babylon, Free Woman and Alice.
  22. May 29, 2020
    10
    The album itself is a one big song. Interludes gave life to the whole Chromatica experience.
  23. May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga’s best album. When I’m listening to this I feel like free b#ch
  24. May 29, 2020
    10
    No Skip pure art, transitions and tracklisting is a perfection. Gaga's new album is a brand new and fresh sounds that fits perfect to start the decade
  25. May 29, 2020
    10
    POP PERFECTION! A complete experience listening from beginning to end and then all over again! I have to say this is Lady Gaga's most cohesive album to date and I was stunned and pleased with every twist and turn along the way. Bravo! Will be listening and dancing to Chromatica for years to come.
  26. May 29, 2020
    10
    talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique
  27. May 29, 2020
    10
    I'm so proud of her
    After 12 years in her career she redefined herself again and created one of the best dance albums in the history
    This is a celebration of dance
  28. May 29, 2020
    9
    It's and old Gaga but in a fresh, new sound, a completly new but comfortable for her. She delivered an album we've been all waiting and starving for. It's an electro, 80's vibes, deep pop and dance music album. It contains catchy, dancy bops with mesmerizing and stunning vocals Gaga have never showed us before. I'm sure Chromatica will be on the radio and also I'm sure it's gonna take clubIt's and old Gaga but in a fresh, new sound, a completly new but comfortable for her. She delivered an album we've been all waiting and starving for. It's an electro, 80's vibes, deep pop and dance music album. It contains catchy, dancy bops with mesmerizing and stunning vocals Gaga have never showed us before. I'm sure Chromatica will be on the radio and also I'm sure it's gonna take club dancefloors to another level this summer. Expand
  29. May 29, 2020
    10
    Uno dei suoi miglior album, forse il migliore da tempo immemore. Ha la capacità di farti alzare e ballare anche se non ne avevi voglia. Le canzoni sono complesse nel loro mood dance anni 80/90. Una perla che mancava da allora.
  30. May 30, 2020
    10
    It is her best album in a while. Sine from above, fun tonight, babylon, 1000 doves, replay, plastic doll and 911 show that Gaga is not going anywhere.
  31. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Iconic legendary queen of pop queen of music best album of 2020 and that's on periodt
  32. May 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga is back with what we asked for! Chromatica is flawless, every single song is a BOP! THANK YOU MAMA
  33. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is amazing expirience from mother of monsters Lady Gaga. Dear, lovely, Gaga, thank you for this amazing album. XoXo
  34. May 29, 2020
    10
    PERFECTO, Gaga ha pasado por mucho con Artpop y Joanne pero con este álbum se reinventó
  35. May 29, 2020
    10
    The best Pop album in last 5 years ❤️❤️❤️ I LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️
  36. May 29, 2020
    8
    After the first few singles released from this album, Stupid Love, Rain On me and Sour Candy, I had a feeling that I would not be able to enjoy this album. After a few listens it surprised me a lot, the quality is extremely good and it crushed my expectations. The album does have its missteps, there are a lot of songs written with the same structure, especially when the songs have a dropAfter the first few singles released from this album, Stupid Love, Rain On me and Sour Candy, I had a feeling that I would not be able to enjoy this album. After a few listens it surprised me a lot, the quality is extremely good and it crushed my expectations. The album does have its missteps, there are a lot of songs written with the same structure, especially when the songs have a drop after the hook. You can tell that she wanted to be creative as she could, but not all of the songs are original, or different. Overall I would say that this is a pretty good album to listen to, if you want to start listening to her discography. Expand
  37. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album she ever put out , banger after banger. The standout tracks are Alice,Rain on me , Free Woman, 911, Enigma, Sour Candy , Sine From Above and Babylon
  38. May 29, 2020
    10
    Gaga goes back to her roots as an electronic pop vocalist with this amazing, non-skippable album.
    Every track stands out and tells a story about Gaga, infused with electronic House beats that makes you want to dance.
    Overall a great record, loved it
  39. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is a pop MASTERPIECE. There is absolutely no skip. It’s lyrically and musically beautiful and genuine.
  40. May 29, 2020
    10
    Thumping basslines, shimmering and lush synths, beautiful and focused melodies with flourishes of quintessential Gaga scattered throughout. 90's house, disco, early 2000's eurodance and electronica influences help shape an energetic and relentless 45 minute dance party. Fantastic summer party album. Lady Gaga is back in force.
  41. May 29, 2020
    9
    Chromatica brings us the essence of Lady Gaga again, in the same way this album explores new sounds in Gaga's music, also, despite being a dance / pop album it still shows us the great vocal level of Lady Gaga, without a doubt this is one of his best albums
  42. May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga comes back and serves us pop music in her own style. Electronic beats, dance-making energy with lyrics showing how Gaga is struggling with her own problems. Nothing but the EDM therapy that we've never known we needed.
  43. May 29, 2020
    10
    TOTALMENTE PERFEITO ESTUPENDO MAGNÍFICO DESLUMBRANTE OTIMAMENTE BOM MARAVILHOSO NO MORE WORDS
    e babylon merece ter o instrumental da haus gaga faça isso o quanto antes pls
  44. May 29, 2020
    10
    A real emotional journey through dance music. The Chromatica instrumentals are placed in strategic points to ease the ears from the constant heavy beats and make the next songs to stand out even more. Her best work undoubtedly!
  45. May 29, 2020
    10
    As Gaga herself said, "pop music will never be low-brow."

    Best of 2020, in pair with Rina Sawayama's SAWAYAMA and Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia.
  46. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    concept, cohesion and acclaim define this album, Gaga returns to its origin with electronic beats and a good dose of Opera Pop combined with robotic voices, bringing a whole new concept
  47. May 29, 2020
    10
    It’s easy to say that Chromatica is Lady Gaga’s most consistent and cohesive album to date. No other album can define her better than this one. The transitions and lyrics are some of its strongest elements. If there is one moment that felt too weak for me it’s Sour Candy, but it’s still a song that older fans can enjoy considering she talk/sings on it and reminds me with Donatella whichIt’s easy to say that Chromatica is Lady Gaga’s most consistent and cohesive album to date. No other album can define her better than this one. The transitions and lyrics are some of its strongest elements. If there is one moment that felt too weak for me it’s Sour Candy, but it’s still a song that older fans can enjoy considering she talk/sings on it and reminds me with Donatella which was a fan favorite on ARTPOP. Expand
  48. May 29, 2020
    10
    What an AHHHHHMAZING album. Must listen. You will feel like listening again and again. Its so good. One of the best albums to come out in recent years. LADY GAGA Did THAT
  49. May 29, 2020
    10
    a non stop dance album with the most meaningful lyrics. Definitely Gaga’s best album, her magnum opus has arrived.
  50. May 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gaga can be more than this, I prefer Free Woman and Babylon in demo version better, we deserve that versions. Expand
  51. May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga has finally come back to her pop roots. This album is filled with anthems for the gays! Loves It.
  52. May 29, 2020
    10
    You can see the hard work, the instruments, their vocal power, their change of voice in the songs, making them from soft to thick and robotic voices, the lyrics everything is perfect in this album is 10/10
  53. May 29, 2020
    10
    I really love this album! Sounds so COHESIVE, so WELL PRODUCED, so ICONIC! ALBUM OF THE YEAR BY FAR
  54. May 29, 2020
    2
    The album sounds the same lazy song from the beginning to the end... it has only 4 good songs: Stupid Love, Rain on me, 911 and Replay.
  55. May 29, 2020
    10
    She's an icon, she's a legend and she's the moment! Her best album since BTW.
  56. May 29, 2020
    10
    UM ÁLBUM EXCEPCIONAL, NAO ESPERAVA MENOS DA RAINHA DO POP.
    PROVANDO MAIS UMA VEZES SUA, INTELIGÊNCIA E PERSPICÁCIA.
    OBRIGADO GAGA
  57. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum da década!!! Meus parabéns gaga entregou o que nos estávamos precisando! Expand
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Probably my favourite gaga album, each song has a unique sound yet they all work so well together. my personal favourites are Alice, 911,Replay and Sine from Above but all of the songs are amazing. The interludes work well with the album aswell, overall I wouldn't change anything about the album, it's just great.
  59. Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Just dance with Gaga!
    It’s a truly masterpiece ! I’m obsessed with this album Álbum of the year !
  60. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Álbum of 2020. It takes Born this way and Arpop vibes and is a clear evolution of both mixed with electronic music. It has very memorable songs and lyrics. The dance floor is yours Gaga,you earn it, we miss you so much. Expand
  61. May 29, 2020
    10
    Lady Gaga was cohesive on her new album. From the beginning to the end you are taken to the universe of chromatica. CONGRATULATIONS MISS LADY GAGA.
  62. May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing... Álbum do ano. Lady gaga volta as suas raízes com o eletropop com letras poderosas
  63. May 29, 2020
    10
    The album is an out-of-body experience I believe no one's ready for. every lyric, every melody, every note that comes out of Gaga is pure artistry at its finest mixed with the most intense honesty I ever encountered on a musical piece. the flow of this album is nearly unmatched and in conclusion, Chromatica is Pop at its most impressive form.
  64. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica delivers on its energetic, empowering concept, making it Lady Gaga’s catchiest and most cohesive body of work since 2011's hit-spawning "Born This Way."A masterpiece full of bops that will make you dance all night long! Expand
  65. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. It's all about dancing the pain away and you can really feel that message. It's so cohesive and I recommend you listen from start to finish. Thank you Lady Gaga.
  66. May 29, 2020
    10
    Already her best album, hits that dance floor electronic vibe like The Fame did yet lyrically deals with themes and sad/dark lyrics on par with The Fame Monster. This album also has the freedom and celebration that Born This Way embodied yet isn’t afraid to go a little experimental like ARTPOP did. Dare I say that this is also her most honest and personal album yet, feeling closer to theAlready her best album, hits that dance floor electronic vibe like The Fame did yet lyrically deals with themes and sad/dark lyrics on par with The Fame Monster. This album also has the freedom and celebration that Born This Way embodied yet isn’t afraid to go a little experimental like ARTPOP did. Dare I say that this is also her most honest and personal album yet, feeling closer to the ESSENCE of Gaga than Joanne did. Expand
  67. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every single song on this album is a bop & well put together. The interludes are so beautiful & the way they transition into Alice, 911 & Sine From Above is phenomenal. The time & effort put into this album really shows; it’s an instant classic in gaga’s discography for sure! Expand
  68. May 29, 2020
    10
    Full of surprises, collabs and a techno, pop explosion! A mature, cohesive and energetic album!
  69. May 29, 2020
    10
    como sempre Lady Gaga inovando a cada era e agora com esse novo álbum 'chromatica' ela trás um trabalho incrível com músicas contagiantes e dançantes. Um ótimo trabalho, parabéns a equipe.
  70. May 29, 2020
    10
    I consistan, clean and cohesive album. Perfect production addictive and sassy. Coming back to her old pop roots, lady gaga is here to save pop music one more time.
  71. May 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely incredible album. All about finding euphoria, light and healing in the face of trauma and pain. This is Gaga at her best and I couldn't be happier!! Except Sour Candy - that song does not fit on the album at all Expand
  72. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The QUEEN is Back. Lady Gaga retorn to back. The Fame, The Fame Monster and Born This Way.
    Congratulations Gaga.

    QUEEN GAGA FOREVER
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  73. May 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The interludes are perfectly fitted and go well into the songs. Personal favorites are: Alice, 911, Enigma, Sour Candy and Sine from Above featuring Elton John.
  74. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is pure FIRE, she is back with the dance music! Have fun with us on Chromatica
  75. May 29, 2020
    10
    An album full of pop bangers with a 90s vibe. Very cohesive, but each song is totally unique.
  76. May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never been done before. Gaga truly gives us an album to get through these times
  77. May 29, 2020
    10
    Não tem dúvidas que essa mulher voltou mais poderosa como NUNCA, cada música é viciante.
  78. May 29, 2020
    7
    it's a good album, with several good songs but Gaga can make a better album.
  79. May 29, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum hasta la fecha! Colaboraciones muy buenas y acertadas! 911 is a BOP
  80. May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album that is so cohesive!! The interludes are amazing and producing of each song is to die for! Each song has a deep meaning and there is not one song that is meaningless. 10/10 would recommend!
  81. May 29, 2020
    10
    Potentially her best album. By far the most cohesive project she has ever released.
  82. May 29, 2020
    10
    her most cohesive body of work to date. listen from start to end and thank me later.
  83. May 29, 2020
    9
    Indeed, you dance your pain your pain away! An pop dance record that proves lady Gaga can still lead pop industry In 2020 where music industry is mostly dominated by rnb records. Extremely good instrumentals, the transition from chromatica II to 911 IS MUSIC GENIUS. But most importantly, this record is the story of Gaga, every song has a story to tell about her. It’s actually sad andIndeed, you dance your pain your pain away! An pop dance record that proves lady Gaga can still lead pop industry In 2020 where music industry is mostly dominated by rnb records. Extremely good instrumentals, the transition from chromatica II to 911 IS MUSIC GENIUS. But most importantly, this record is the story of Gaga, every song has a story to tell about her. It’s actually sad and meaningful lyrics with a massive pop instrumentals. Once again she didn’t disappoint and I will agree with one review I read: “lady Gaga doesn’t need pop music, pop music needs Lady Gaga” Expand
  84. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a good album it’s obviously that Lady Gaga reinvented pop/dance music again and again. A bunch of song with incredible rhythms and good vibes with a perfect deep lyrics! Very catchy and fresh!! The sounds have that beautiful vibe of the 90s! You would love it!!!! Expand
  85. May 29, 2020
    10
    This album is everything, no skips! My favorites are Sine From Above, 1000 doves and Enigma
  86. May 29, 2020
    10
    So PERFECT a journey on Chromatica ⚔️❤️
    The beat is everything , it's so pop, disco and dance.. Stream and buy it
  87. May 29, 2020
    10
    It's incredible how she manages to re-invent herself after 11 years in the industry. Just WOW.
  88. May 29, 2020
    10
    Chromatica is everything I was hoping for. The slower productions of Cheek to Cheek, Joanne and A Star is Born were great, don't get me wrong, however - this is the Gaga I fell in love with back in 2009. She's back with a fierce vengeance, and shes out for blood. The collaborations were executed perfectly and there isn't really a bad song for me. I do imagine this will give my favoriteChromatica is everything I was hoping for. The slower productions of Cheek to Cheek, Joanne and A Star is Born were great, don't get me wrong, however - this is the Gaga I fell in love with back in 2009. She's back with a fierce vengeance, and shes out for blood. The collaborations were executed perfectly and there isn't really a bad song for me. I do imagine this will give my favorite Gaga album (Born This Way) a run for it's money and I know I will be listening to this album for years. Thank you Gaga. 10/10 Expand
  89. May 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing comeback for Lady Gaga. After working with jazz, country and alt pop, she had improved vocal abilities and darker themes to sing about and surprisingly packaged it into house inspired dance tracks.
  90. May 29, 2020
    10
    This is EXACTLY to electro-dance-pop album that we need right now. Lady Gaga shines especially bright when she makes this genre of music, and she delivered again.
  91. May 29, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the album of the decade. I am dead and born again. He was reincarnated without a doubt. These sounds are from the gods, chromatica is Olympus without a doubt. The gods hug you and dance with them. Thank you Gaga for this work of art
  92. May 29, 2020
    10
    By far this is the bet album by Lady Gaga with all this sounds and beats that make dance with every track.
  93. May 29, 2020
    10
    Finally, Gaga returned to that pop sound for which she was loved by billions. Very refreshing album. This have not happened before. Innovator.
    Love u Gaga
  94. May 29, 2020
    10
    I have loved Gaga for years and honestly had high hopes for this album. My favorite of hers was always Born this Way. A perfect album cover to cover. I loved Artpop and liked Joanne but Chromatica is just on a whole other level. Probably her best ever and it makes me so incredibly happy.
  95. May 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, this album is perfect. Full with dance pop bangers, what we needed in this time. 10/10!
  96. May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album leaves you traveling in the world of chromatics, until you land on the dance floor, really showing that the music saves. Expand
  97. May 29, 2020
    10
    The new queen of pop is back, definitely the best album of 2020 Sour Candy, Enigma, Replay wow a masterpiece
  98. May 29, 2020
    10
    The Album the Pop World Needed. Three big highlights: Chromatica I + ALICE, Chromatica II + 911, Chromatica III + Sine From Above. This one is a pure album experience. Listening from the beginning to the end is fantastic.
  99. May 29, 2020
    10
    Godlike, divine, not a single skip. She killed it! Loving this album, it's so cohesive!
  100. May 29, 2020
    10
    An album to make you dance through adversity. The best pop record in years!
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.