The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2137 Ratings

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  1. ohaiKendyl
    May 31, 2011
    8
    The Fame Monster isn't perfect, but it's arguably one of the finest pop albums in recent years. It's certainly more handsomely produced, varied, and even darker than The Fame; influences ranging between '80s dance pop to Gothic industrial. Every track has its own unique twists and are undeniably catchy at that. Its standout tracks are "Bad Romance" and "Dance In The Dark", which bothThe Fame Monster isn't perfect, but it's arguably one of the finest pop albums in recent years. It's certainly more handsomely produced, varied, and even darker than The Fame; influences ranging between '80s dance pop to Gothic industrial. Every track has its own unique twists and are undeniably catchy at that. Its standout tracks are "Bad Romance" and "Dance In The Dark", which both heavily rely on industrial. However, its weakest track is its outro, "Teeth", which is just dull and uninspiring altogether, unlike the rest of the tracks.… Expand
  2. lilmonster
    May 27, 2011
    10
    Let me just say I love Lady Gaga,and I think anyone who reads this should know that.I think this is an incredible album.The darker tone is immediately apparent,especially in "Alejandro".All the songs are fantastic,so if you're a Lady Gaga fan,I highly recommend it,but you've probably already bought it.My only nitpick with the album is that it is censored,which is irritating.DespiteLet me just say I love Lady Gaga,and I think anyone who reads this should know that.I think this is an incredible album.The darker tone is immediately apparent,especially in "Alejandro".All the songs are fantastic,so if you're a Lady Gaga fan,I highly recommend it,but you've probably already bought it.My only nitpick with the album is that it is censored,which is irritating.Despite that,The Fame Monster is incredible,and can be bought in the standard 1 disc version,or the 2 Disc Deluxe Edition,which has The Fame Monster,plus The Fame CD with 3 new songs.The song "Again Again" was removed however,but not a huge loss.In the end,I highly recommend Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster.… Expand
  3. HunterG776
    May 27, 2011
    10
    Though there is no denying that The Fame is a much better album, The Fame Monster stays more consistant than The Fame with its dark, mysterious tone, something that The Fame didn't pull off.
  4. I_Am_F
    May 26, 2011
    9
    By far the best pop album of 2009. Way better than The Fame, 8 amazing tracks, no fillers. The vocals are great as well. Standouts - Bad Romance, Dance In The Dark.
  5. Cjm72
    May 25, 2011
    9
    The album is perfect in its own way and every song in the album is definitely enjoyable to listen. It showed Lady Gaga in a different side as compared to her previous album.
  6. iamanicon
    May 24, 2011
    8
    Dance In The Dark and Telephone keep this EP from falling on its head with dud's like Alejandro and So Happy I Could Die. Bad Romance is an example of what Lady Gaga does best - lets the music speak and actually shuts up a bit.
  7. RogerSmith97
    May 23, 2011
    9
    This Is Good Not As Good As Her 1st CD But Still Good :) Go GAGA!
  8. itz_giological
    May 23, 2011
    10
    The Fame Monster is the bridge to Lady Gagaâ
  9. iamtrent424
    May 20, 2011
    8
    Love this album. Gaga is amazing. Only eight songs but all eight songs are hit songs. Amazing song writing on all songs. Track by track you don't get tired of it. One of the best EP album. The Fame was an amazing album and she came back with the Fame Monster another hitmaker album. Her style from the fame change but still and electro pop rock album.
  10. Haldy
    May 19, 2011
    10
    Pop music has a bad reputation: repetition, laziness, the lack of anything by the singer. Thankfuly, artists like GaGa do exist. Producing a -highly- solid (and not all radio friendly) albums with masterful songs causing 'Born This Way' to nearly burst at the seems, it stands tribute that Pop music is a genre like any other, though highly infused with rock and electronic also. Most standPop music has a bad reputation: repetition, laziness, the lack of anything by the singer. Thankfuly, artists like GaGa do exist. Producing a -highly- solid (and not all radio friendly) albums with masterful songs causing 'Born This Way' to nearly burst at the seems, it stands tribute that Pop music is a genre like any other, though highly infused with rock and electronic also. Most stand out tracks for me are 'Bloody Mary', 'Heavy Metal Lovers' and 'Government Hooker'. A must buy.… Expand
  11. Zeitergeist
    May 13, 2011
    10
    This album is amazing, each track flows into each other and they are crafted with perfection. All the songs on the album are flat out amazing. Best tracks are "Bad Romance" "Telephone" "Alejandro" "Dance in the Dark" and "Monster and "So Happy I Could Die"
    100% A+
  12. Turine
    Apr 9, 2011
    9
    All of the songs are amazingly catchy and nice, and Gaga proves that she has the vocals to sing as well.
    She's an all rounded singer, and can dance, sing and is particularly good LIVE, compared to other modern-day singers.
  13. zcohen17
    Mar 23, 2011
    0
    Mindless lyrics and repetitive beats. This album was crap, thats all there is to it. It was a trashy pop album from the worlds biggest attention whore.
  14. JeremyGazitsang
    Mar 6, 2011
    4
    YUCK! the WHOLE EP has only 3 gd songs, Bad Romance, Monster And So Happy i could die... A big disappointment, but it's actually better than The Fame, too much about sex and is too creepy!
  15. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 6, 2011
    7
    Whether you're a fan of GaGa's "very" crazy lifestyle or not, you gotta note the girl's creativity. The Fame Monster is not God's gift to pop music, but it certainly is one of the genre's most flattering attempts. "Bad Romance" is the album's highly addictive lead single that heavily borrows from gothic industrial. "Alejandro", "Monster", and "Dance in the Dark" are no doubt, some of theWhether you're a fan of GaGa's "very" crazy lifestyle or not, you gotta note the girl's creativity. The Fame Monster is not God's gift to pop music, but it certainly is one of the genre's most flattering attempts. "Bad Romance" is the album's highly addictive lead single that heavily borrows from gothic industrial. "Alejandro", "Monster", and "Dance in the Dark" are no doubt, some of the greatest entries in GaGa's career. "Speechless" is a bit overrated, but it is definitely a flattering power ballad that spotlights GaGa's powerful vocal chords and piano skills. "So Happy I Could Die" and "Teeth" are the album's weaker tracks, being less creative than the previous tracks. So while The Fame Monster is not the greatest pop album, it certainly gives us an idea of who Lady GaGa exactly is, and keeps us interested in what's coming next.… Expand
  16. Xmachineundone
    Mar 2, 2011
    0
    I bought the first album on a whim because I liked the first single but I didn't buy this album, listened to it on the internet and it's definitely one of the worst albums I have heard.
  17. jamjam
    Feb 28, 2011
    10
    I loved this album soo much, my favourite song on the album has to be teeth, it has such a dirty beat that makes everyone want to get up and march! The whole album has an creepy, eery aura, completely different to that of The Fame
  18. OfficialCarlo
    Feb 16, 2011
    7
    While most people are going Gaga on this EP, i must admit that i was a bit disappointed on this EP. The tracks are too long with sick beats and hooks. Although, the songs are really good but it did not satisfy me like what her debut did. Her voice is not good but she can sing. The EP is artistic but she is better in the futuristic one.
  19. rbrtprch22
    Feb 4, 2011
    10
    Pop phenomenon Lady Gaga does it again. Not only does she provide love-filled songs, but opposite of "The Fame", she talks about the dark side of fame. "The Fame Monster" is an addition to The Fame era. With 8 brand-new tracks, each one is about Lady Gaga's "fear monsters". She also proves that she can run over any artist in the industry with the singles including "Telephone feat.Pop phenomenon Lady Gaga does it again. Not only does she provide love-filled songs, but opposite of "The Fame", she talks about the dark side of fame. "The Fame Monster" is an addition to The Fame era. With 8 brand-new tracks, each one is about Lady Gaga's "fear monsters". She also proves that she can run over any artist in the industry with the singles including "Telephone feat. Beyonce", "Bad Romance" and "Alejandro". Some songs will make you want to cry, including "Speechless" and "So Happy I Could Die". Many are club-friendly.… Expand
  20. shakeel7
    Jan 16, 2011
    7
    Her first album was nothing more than Gaga capitalizing on a sound that had been popular in Europe for ages. She does the same thing with The Fame Monster, except she reaches back a little further, and a little more underground, and comes up with a sound that still isn't original, but is definitely more mature. There is nothing groundbreaking about this album but it's a short, sweetHer first album was nothing more than Gaga capitalizing on a sound that had been popular in Europe for ages. She does the same thing with The Fame Monster, except she reaches back a little further, and a little more underground, and comes up with a sound that still isn't original, but is definitely more mature. There is nothing groundbreaking about this album but it's a short, sweet collection of some great industrial pop music.… Expand
  21. Mateo-Delemorte
    Jan 6, 2011
    10
    I don't want to start off by saying it is the best album ever, but it is. I can listen to The Fame (also an amazing album) and into The Fame Monster loving every song. While The Fame Monster addition has a different feel than The Fame release, I like it's difference and oddness. The entire track list is fun and amazing. I'd like to mention that I have seen adverseness toward "Teeth", whileI don't want to start off by saying it is the best album ever, but it is. I can listen to The Fame (also an amazing album) and into The Fame Monster loving every song. While The Fame Monster addition has a different feel than The Fame release, I like it's difference and oddness. The entire track list is fun and amazing. I'd like to mention that I have seen adverseness toward "Teeth", while I would have agreed in the beginning; it grew on me., and now I love the song. Its weird but hard and different making it a great track. "Telephone" is my number one song off the album, while they are all great. Hope she can keep up the great work and keep the hits coming with "Born This Way", regardless of the public, her fans will love it.… Expand
  22. alberrrt
    Dec 19, 2010
    9
    Is a very good album, all the songs would be singles in an album of another artist. The best songs are Telephone and Dance in the Dark. However, all songs are great, there are only two somewhat weak: Teeth and So Happy I Could Die. But the best thing of the album is that Gaga just doesn't know to do dance and electronic songs. Speechless is by far, the best ballad of the year. Is a greatIs a very good album, all the songs would be singles in an album of another artist. The best songs are Telephone and Dance in the Dark. However, all songs are great, there are only two somewhat weak: Teeth and So Happy I Could Die. But the best thing of the album is that Gaga just doesn't know to do dance and electronic songs. Speechless is by far, the best ballad of the year. Is a great album that, if you like pop, you should buy.… Expand
  23. ArtistsCry13
    Dec 8, 2010
    5
    I just reviewed The Fame, which is better in my opinion, this "album" isn't a step forward at all. The abrupt change in music style is too quick and too random at the time she released it. The album has way too little tracks, and most of the songs are depressing and I don't get how her voice went from clear and high, to low and raspy. It just doesn't make sense. and Teeth is the dumbestI just reviewed The Fame, which is better in my opinion, this "album" isn't a step forward at all. The abrupt change in music style is too quick and too random at the time she released it. The album has way too little tracks, and most of the songs are depressing and I don't get how her voice went from clear and high, to low and raspy. It just doesn't make sense. and Teeth is the dumbest song I ever heard. Okay, not the dumbest, but the third dumbest.

    Bad Romance - 7/10

    Alejandro - 7/10

    Monster - 5/10

    Speechless - 3/10 (ballads are her weak point)

    Dance In The Dark - 6/10 9makes her look like a satanist)

    Telephone - 9/10

    So Happy I Could Die - 8/10

    Teeth - 1/10 (It's really THAT bad!!!!)    … Expand
  24. shafter
    Dec 5, 2010
    8
    Funny that it was given a 3 elsewhere on here. Only a few listens and it's totally magnetic. Bad Romance is possibly her best song to date - the point where the chorus kicks in just takes my breath away. That and the hypnotic Abba'esque Alejandro, make this worth the price alone.

    Maybe some are out-takes, but man. this is is just stunning!
  25. chommy
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    A nice album. My only complaint is her ballads, because I believe her voice is more suited to dance/pop songs. She's the only decent pop star today, and the only one trying out new things, as Michael Jackson and Madonna did back in the 80s (though I wouldn't say Gaga is as good as them). Way better than Bieber, Swift, or Kesha.
  26. Drag
    Nov 21, 2010
    9
    Overall, the E.P is really strong and the standouts are the 3 singles: Bad Romance, Telephone, Alejandro and Monster. The only 2 tracks I find a bit below my expectations are Teeth and Dance In The Dark. Overall, The Fame Monster is enjoyable and is a great follow up to The Fame.
  27. Cobweb
    Nov 19, 2010
    6
    Well, Lady Gaga achieved the titular Fame of her first album... now it's time for the obligatory album about how fame's not all it's cracked up to be. And while almost all of the songs are a superficial pleasure, the tragedy is just how much wasted talent there is. This is a woman who could be making intellectually as well as superficially satisfying albums- Dance in the Dark hints atWell, Lady Gaga achieved the titular Fame of her first album... now it's time for the obligatory album about how fame's not all it's cracked up to be. And while almost all of the songs are a superficial pleasure, the tragedy is just how much wasted talent there is. This is a woman who could be making intellectually as well as superficially satisfying albums- Dance in the Dark hints at this. But songs like "So Happy I Could Die" are truly disappointing, as there is really nothing of note about them aside from the chorus. Gaga is obviously desperate for lyrics- the entire album can be basically summed up as: SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX. The very worst song on the album is "Monster." She has a guy doing guest vocals to fawn over her and talk about how wonderful she is. It's really horrible.

    The very best song, on the other hand, is "Bad Romance." It's bombastic, catchy, and gothic. A lot of fun to listen to.

    Gaga has talent and quirkiness going for her, but it'll be a while before she makes an album with real depth. There is, of course, no denying that this album is fun to listen to, and that it's a lot better than anything by Katy Perry or Ke$ha. If we have to have some kind of commercialized pop, then The Fame Monster is better than most. In fact, it's quite possibly the best commercialized pop of the year.    … Expand
  28. Spellkid
    Nov 6, 2010
    10
    Another blockbuster album by Lady Gaga. Bad Romance is the best song off the record. Bad Romance is just spectacular in every way. The song "Monster" is a close second. Each song is well written and produced.
  29. jacobddful
    Oct 26, 2010
    8
    This album is one of those rare cases where popularity and fame ACTUALLY helps a music artist. While some songs defianitly outshine others, every song is at least worth a 5th or 6th listen on your iPod.
  30. AndrewUltimate
    Oct 21, 2010
    9
    This is much more of what I was expecting from an artist even much higher above cookie-cutter-pop-stuff. This album shows a different and more intimate side of Lady Gaga than ever before, especially in her debut album, The Fame. "Dance in the Dark", & "Telephone" are amazing. The rest are also very good. This will probably be one of the best albums the Fame Monster will ever make.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    May 2, 2012
    88
    Not only does this new song cycle retain the Euro-tastic sheen of its predecessor, it outdoes it in sheer dance-floor whump.
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  2. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Only after being overwhelmed by the sheer visibility of her warp-speed relaunch did I realize how enjoyable and inescapable her hooks and snatches had turned out to be.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    In her music videos and live shows over the past year, Gaga has worked hard to demonstrate her creative ambition and stylistic range, and that project continues on The Fame Monster.
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