Open Web Player
Suppose I'll start this review off the same way as the last one. I've been a fan of Lady Gaga ever since Poker Face came out, and had a huge crush on her ever since. Though this is technically an EP as it only contains 8 songs, most fans including myself consider it her second album. As described, this also comes with a second disc containing every song from The Fame, which was what this album was originally meant to be, a "DLC addon" of sorts to her first album. Here, I'll review each of the 8 songs individually as I did for The Fame.
Bad Romance: This was the lead single, released to promote this album a few months before it came out. It's very fast paced, and lyrically it's about sharing even the darkest facets of love. It's best summed up by a quote from her that states, "I want the deepest, darkest, sickest parts of you that you are afraid to share with anyone because I love you that much." It does a great job as a lead single and reminds me of my days of playing Halo 3: ODST, as both were released the same month.
Alejandro: In my opinion, this is the album's weakest point, but it's far from bad. It has a very dance-able beat that starts off slow and picks up during the chorus. Supposedly the lyrics reference gays in the military, though I wasn't able to tell right off. This song sorta grew on me after a while, and hearing her sing it live at the Born This Way Ball sounded loads better than the studio version. It was the album's third and final single.
Monster: The album's title track, and my favorite song out of the eight. The beat is fantastic, and combined with the vocals, it makes for an unforgettable earworm. The lyrics describe the desire to get out of a bad or abusive relationship versus the inability to do so as the person takes over your life. It's one of those "club songs" that still has meaning to it.
Speechless: Easily one of my favorites on the album. Another rock/piano ballad that feels like something of a spiritual successor to The Fame's "Brown Eyes". Get ready to go on a feels trip, because this songs lyrics are about Lady Gaga pleading with her ill father to undergo life-saving open heart surgery. Needless to say, it's some moving stuff.
Dance in the Dark: As the title might suggest, it has a very dark, ethereal feel to it. This song is about the realization of one's insecurities, as well as overcoming them. It references many famous people who died tragically. Though there is no official music video, the fan-made one is definitely something I recommend checking out.
Telephone: My favorite out of the three singles from this album, and this one had the most hype built up around it, as it features Beyonce, who I'm also a fan of. This song and its accompanying music video serve as a sequel to "Paparazzi", with the video taking place where that one last left off. The video had a ton of production put into it and contains a ton of reference to Quentin Tarantino movies. It's a rather humorous plot, with Beyonce breaking Gaga out of jail and killing everyone there. I definitely recommend watching it.
So Happy I Could Die: Possibly the "sexiest" song on the album, with a bouncy, dark beat and plenty of references to...well, y'know...jerkin'. It's about using things such as alcohol as an escape to a happier place during tough times, or just to escape reality itself. It's a rather depressing concept that makes for a song with deep meaning to it. Another high point to the album.
Teeth: Ending things off is a song with a gothic, almost horror feeling to it. Seriously, the first thing the beat brings to my mind is the "Hang Castle" stage from Sonic Heroes. Lyrically, it's about the idea that there's nothing wrong with telling the truth, she wants you to show her all you've got. It has a bit of an old-school feel to it, and it's very enjoyable.
In conclusion, this is yet another incredibly solid album from my favorite pop artist, and much like The Fame, it does a great job at standing out from most mainstream radio pop. If I had to complain about one thing, it'd be the choice of what songs to release as singles, as the best ones on the album are in fact the non-singles IMO. Either way, I highly suggest The Fame Monster if you like Lady Gaga's other two albums.
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Reviews with images
Top reviews from other countries
Billy Joel Jaws
Excelente Picture Disc. Un clásico!!
Reviewed in Mexico on December 26, 2021
Gabriel Schmitz
O vinil é lindo, a embalagem que não condiz!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 14, 2020