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The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga
12 reviews
Recording information: 2nd Floor Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Darkchild Studios, Los Angeles; FC Walvisch, Amsterdam; Metropolis, London, UK;...
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Recording information: 2nd Floor Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Darkchild Studios, Los Angeles; FC Walvisch, Amsterdam; Metropolis, London, UK; Record Plant, Los Angeles. Photographer: Hedi Slimane. Initially planned solely as a standard double-disc reissue in the wake of the blockbuster success of The Fame, Lady Gaga decided to release the new material as a separate EP called The Fame Monster in addition to the standard two-CD set, where it's tacked onto a now standardized version of her debut. It's a nice move for fans, plus it helps emphasize the new material, which does act as a bridge from the debut to a forthcoming full-length. Everything on The Fame Monster bears a galvanized Eurotrash finish, as evident on the heavy steel synths of "Bad Romance" and the updated ABBA revision "Alejandro," as it is on the rock & roll ballad "Speechless" -- its big guitars lifted from Noel Gallagher -- and the wonderful, perverse march "Teeth." Even the stuttering splices on "Telephone," a duet with Beyonc?, leans to the...
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Gaga Turns Her Personal Fears into a B-movie Horror Show
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Pros: The songs prove Gaga is the smartest woman in pop right now.
Cons: None
Bottom Line:
The album is full of invention and fun, but actually has depth since it speaks to the human experience.
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Lady G Rocks Again!
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Pros: up-beat, talented
Cons: slightly explicit
Bottom Line:
I would recomend this for all teenage kids. I recomend parents review the material first, though.
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Fame Monster
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Pros: Catchy and mood-lifting
Cons: Only nine tracks
Bottom Line:
I would definitely recommend this product to any Lady Gaga fans!
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Fierce = GAGA
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Pros: Almost every song has a great beat to dance to.
Cons: Her lyrics are sometimes all over the place contextually.
Bottom Line:
Go out and buy this CD if you're looking for a temporary escape from reality and want to join Lady Gaga's dance infused world.
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The Fame Monster: (ra)² + (ah)³ + (roma)²(ma) + (ga)² + ooh(la)²
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Pros: It's catchy, fun and musically interesting.
Cons: Despite what she'd have you believe, the lyrics aren't deep, and there's only eight tracks.
Bottom Line:
When you want some shallow pop, Gaga is the perfect treat.
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Little Monster Must Have!
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Pros: Great Music to dance to.
Cons: Lack of songs, Explicit language.
Bottom Line:
If you like to sing and dance along with music then this album is for you!
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Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster written about her somewhat dark past and future
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Pros: The songs are very catchy and interesting
Cons: Many songs are written about death, and have dark meanings
Bottom Line:
I would definently recommend this album to someone, because of its great music, and interesting song lyrics.
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"Tonight I'm not takin' no calls 'cause I'll be dancin'"
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Pros: balances more mature, darker material with irrestible pop melodies
Cons: short, some songs don't quite measure up
Bottom Line:
The Fame Monster allows Lady Gaga to experiment with more mature, darker themes while retaining the feverish energy and eccentric charm that made her debut such a success.
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Will Lady Gaga continue to rock us over and over with her sexy, swinging grooves?
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Pros: Lady Gaga hints at a brighter future with a sultry lounge track.
Cons: Rest of the CD is a completely disjointed romp with no clear rudder, poor mixing
Bottom Line:
The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga is just a sophomore release that falls flat.
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