The Fame Monster: Album Guide, Artist and Facts

The Fame Monster is a reissue of American singer Lady Gaga's debut studio album, The Fame (2008). It was released on November 17, 2009, by Interscope Records, Streamline Records, KonLive Distribution, and Cherrytree Records. Initially planned solely as a deluxe edition reissue of The Fame, Interscope later decided to release the eight new songs as a standalone EP in some territories. The decision also reflected Gaga's view that the re-release was too expensive and that the albums were conceptually different; she described them as yin and yang. The deluxe edition is a double album featuring the eight new songs on the first disc and The Fame on the second disc. A super deluxe edition was released on December 15, 2009, containing additional merchandise, including a lock from Gaga's wig. An electropop record, The Fame Monster incorporates influences from disco, glam rock, and 1970s and 1980s synth-pop, as well as industrial and gothic music. The album was also inspired by fashion shows and runways. According to Gaga, the album deals with the darker side of fame, with its theme lyrically expressed through a monster metaphor. The album's two covers were shot by Hedi Slimane. One of the covers has a Gothic theme and was initially declined for release by her record company, but Gaga persuaded them. "Bad Romance", the album's lead single, was a commercial success, topping the charts in more than twenty countries and reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The next two singles, "Telephone" and "Alejandro", reached the top ten in multiple countries worldwide, including the US. "Dance in the Dark" was released as a single only in select territories, achieving moderate chart success in the respective countries it was released in. Several other album tracks also charted despite not being released as singles. The Fame Monster received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album charted as The Fame in some countries and topped the charts in Australia, Belgium, Finland, New Zealand, and Poland. In the United States, the EP reached number five on the Billboard 200 and topped the Dance/Electronic Albums chart. It has since been certified five-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album has won multiple awards since its release. It was nominated for six categories at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, including Gaga's second consecutive Album of the Year nomination. It won three, including Best Pop Vocal Album. To promote the album, Gaga embarked on The Monster Ball Tour (2009–2011), which became the highest-grossing tour in history by a debut headlining artist.

Quick facts about The Fame Monster

• Title: The Fame Monster
• Artist: Lady Gaga
• Released: 2009
• Type: Album
• Wikidata ID: Q164621

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