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It’s hard to believe that just a year ago nobody had heard of Lady Gaga. Now, she’s a proper pop star – a genuine household name on both sides of the Atlantic, with a fair degree of cultural traction. And she has achieved this with a blend of hooky tunes and outrageous outfits, a mix that Madonna once offered.
It’s all old-fashioned, really. That sci-fi clobber of hers, and her interviews where she talks up the Warholian nature of her project, flatter to deceive: this music is nowhere near as mould-breaking as she would have you believe. It’s a sound that Britney Spears purveyed on her last two albums, but for young fans of this sort of electro-ish RnB who probably consider Spears too old and can no longer identify with a harried mum of two, Gaga is providing a fresh alternative, and this has allowed her to sell four million copies of her debut album, The Fame.
And now those four million are being treated to a sequel, of sorts – The Fame Monster is available as a bonus disc on The Fame’s re-release, and its content can be downloaded separately. Among the eight new tracks are the new RedOne-produced single Bad Romance, which features cheesy rave synths, the now typically Gaga stomping beat and a controversy-lite lyric (“I want your ugly, I want your disease”). Melodically, it recalls Black Celebration-era Depeche Mode and keeps up Gaga’s habit of referencing herself in her songs. Admittedly, Warhol would have loved it.
Elsewhere there is the superstar duet with Beyoncé, Telephone, produced by Rodney Jerkins (less stellar than it sounds); So Happy I Could Die, which is brazenly Auto-Tuned Europop that telegraphs Gaga’s Sapphic tendencies (“I love that lavender blonde... I touch myself and it’s all right); Alejandro, which moves at an Ace of Base pace; the generic machine RnB of Dance in the Dark; and Speechless, which is a bit like Pink in ballsy rock-ballad mode.
It’s hardly original, and nor is it exactly a triumph of DIY feminist invention – look at the number of people listed on the CD credits, many of them men. But she’s bringing eccentric couture to the masses and is certainly fun to have around – The Fame Monster is also available as a collector’s edition containing, among many other essentials, a lock of her hair and a paper doll collection. Now that’s Gaga. --Paul Lester
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The Fame Monster is a double CD expanded version of Lady Gaga's phenomenal debut album The Fame. Disc one of this UK Deluxe Edition version of the album features eight brand new tracks, including the single "Bad Romance". Also included is the full UK version of The Fame, which includes the smash hits "Paparazzi", "Poker Face", "LoveGame" and "Just Dance", along with two additional bonus tracks.
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84 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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Why would a 55 year old man be interested in the music of Lady Gaga.
Simple really, I like good music and The Fame Monster is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. There is not a bad track on the album and Gagas range of musical talents is displayed to the full and believe me, she IS talented.
If this had been available 30 years ago during the vinyl era, mine would have been worn out by now.
An absolutely brilliant CD.
Simple really, I like good music and The Fame Monster is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. There is not a bad track on the album and Gagas range of musical talents is displayed to the full and believe me, she IS talented.
If this had been available 30 years ago during the vinyl era, mine would have been worn out by now.
An absolutely brilliant CD.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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It's easy to see why Lady Gaga has become the pop phenomenon she has in 2009. This album is packed with great pop songs - songs you find yourself singing along with when they're on the radio or playing on your iPod. If you're after something really deep and meaningful and off the wall then this probably isn't for you. If you like songs with a tune, then it definitely is. 24 catchy songs with no duds and no filler. It is a great album.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Having seen - but not heard - Lady Gaga, I had assumed she was all style & no substance. Then I came across Speechless, which left me exactly that... I googled it and was amazed it was by LGG, & even more moved when I read the story behind the lyrics. Some say Speechless is not typically LGG. I would say that her style is so eclectic as to make that statement irrelevant. To me, the common denominators across all the tracks are stunning lyrics and an amazing voice - and by those criteria, Speechless is absolutely typical. Love this album - a quirky, stylish, intelligent mix of upbeat toe-tappers and cries from the heart. Making it my mission to spread the word among fellow oldies!!
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music c.d
This Lady Ga Ga c.d is excellent.Have played it quite a lot,certainly worth the money I paid for it.Would recommend to anyone thinking about purchasing it.
Published 1 month ago by sconelady
Excellent
The very clever and talented Lady G. Some brilliant tracks! As ever always some you don't like! But overall brilliant
Published 2 months ago by Homer
Great....
Great music from a great artist. Ideal selections to make those difficult visits to the gym a lot easier and more enjoyable. Well it helps a little!!!!
Published 2 months ago by Snowman
Awful beyond belief
Absolute drivel for the teeny girls.
Vocoders and synths galore.
And to top it off it sounds absolutely dreadful and over compressed. Little if any dynamic range. Read more
Vocoders and synths galore.
And to top it off it sounds absolutely dreadful and over compressed. Little if any dynamic range. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bob
Excellent CD.
Great CD. Came in good condition and brand new. Songs include; Pokerface, Bad Romance, Just Dance, Speechless, Teeth, Boys Boys Boys and Telephone. Read more
Published 3 months ago by @ryan_johns
Goos songs
I like LADY GAGA.
So this album is comfortable for me.
Especailly "Poker Face" is good!!!
Please try this album.
So this album is comfortable for me.
Especailly "Poker Face" is good!!!
Please try this album.
Published 3 months ago by Haru
made a great gift
Bought for a Christmas present as my daughter thought she might like some of her stuff. Daughter delighted, price unbeatable, delivery prompt. Brownie points to dad!
Published 4 months ago by danny s.
Lady Gaga Fame Monster
Jolly Good Album, what ? Ripping tunes and roller -coaster rhythm very inventive , one's pelvis instinctively starts to sway from side to side at the first track. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wallop
Awful and Unoriginal
Lady Gaga is always in your face about how original and different she is, all she does is copy musicians such as Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson for example the 10 foot dress MM... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anomynous
Another Amazing Album
Another pure pop album from Gaga, and this one is as amazing as the first one. This album contains 3 of my favourite songs of all time, Telephone, Bad Romance and Speechless. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aido
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