Cheek to Cheek
by Tony Bennett
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  1. joaoaugusto
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A wonderful album! A wonderful artist! Every album released, his talent and his legacy growing and most respected. This only tends to grow. Each person chooses his own Queen, Lady Gaga for me is the true queen of pop.
  2. sauldiazrey
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing album, I hope other Jazz album from Lady Gaga and tony Bennett the new year, It would be awesome and see more live performances and awards shows
  3. jaumefontcirer
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Tony Bennett + Lady Gaga are one of the best jazz couples from this decade. First, with "The Lady is a tramp" and now with a full covers from jazz history. Great job
  4. MatyTolosa
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this album, Gaga is art, she is the best pop artist in the world.......................................................................
  5. Enriquev1925
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cheek to Cheek shows us yet another face of Lady Gaga. I honestly couldn't stand jazz nor was interested in listening but after hearing this record my opinion changed.
  6. GagaLover22
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Brilliant collaboration! Their voices blend so good together. The production is amazing. This album is going to give Gaga longevity. Can't wait for the sequel!
  7. jtimberlake
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This is her best album vocally. No one would ever think that Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett would sound this good on a record. They compliment each other so much!
  8. taylorsf
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Vocals, arrangements, production, everything is on point! This is what we have been waiting for from Lady Gaga. She is a true talent and she is here to stay!
  9. lucaslira_
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Jazz, Jazz, Jazz! Eu amei esse cd! Merece o grammy que ganhou! Gaga segue sendo camaleão do pop. Jazz, pop, elerônico, dance, balada!
  10. WillJefferson
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    Splendid! With this album Lady Gaga proves what talent she truly is and that she is going to be around for a long, long time. Always proving the haters wrong.
  11. DanShelley
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Lady Gaga shows us her classy side which fans like to call "Lady", she's showing us potential and versatility which is something not everybody has in the music industry. This album won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and it was well deserved!
  12. Mononoke
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    I was surprised the first time I heard. Changed the vibe of the music around me and I had to absorb much of the lyrics and sonority produced in this jazz album. This combination and age difference was the best in millions of years. Surely worth the grammy they won.
  13. Mathzin
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Talented. Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. Show stopping. Spectacular. Never be the same. Totally unique. Completely not ever been done before.
  14. sanja28
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    I always loved jazz covers Gaga used to do on her shows. Entire jazz album with one of biggest jazz artist of all time, Tony Bennett, was dream come true for me.
  15. melani
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    This is amazin, never expected those vocals from Lady Gaga. Her voice suits jazz music so well. I hope she does an original jazz album, but classic covers are great as well.
  16. ivanaobrovac
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    love tony, love gaga. they make fantastic duo, both have soul in their voices.
  17. katycatxxxxx
    May 21, 2019
    10
    perfeitooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooiooo
  18. rafasoria99
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Un disco muy arte mo canción favorita es nature boy lo amoooooooooooooooooóooo♥️
  19. Josephfk7
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And inexpected album with an amazing result with Gaga and Bennett's duet.
    Likewise Gaga shows us than she can be better as singer album after album.    … Expand
  20. RafaelMec
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Para um álbum ganhar um Grammy de "Pop Traditional", é porque sem dúvidas serviram bons vocais e um trabalho coeso.
  21. Fernando_xcx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum ganador del Grammy, icónica Diosga, siempre dándonos arte, a pesar de ser un álbum de covers
  22. twittzendo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I never thought I would like Jazz. Lady Gaga you made me listen to Jazz, thank you.
  23. Berth_Ayla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Yaas. A voz da gaga no jazz fica maravilhosa. Tons belíssimos junto ao do tony. Merece sim outra versão
  24. xoGabexo
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    You can say about Gaga what you want, but she always delivers. Together with Tony this album is such a masterpiece. Her vocal ability is insane.
  25. mikaelaloren
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    A collaboration no one expected to happen! This album created a beautiful friendship between Mr. Tony and Gaga. Truly a special one! :)
  26. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Una perfetta raccolta jazz eseguita da due splendidi artisti, andando ancora una volta contro la critica infame.
  27. Prl22
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    la quimica y la armonizacion de las voces de ambos entregan un verdadero trabajo de calidad
  28. Eberer
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    una agradable experiencia. una leyenda del jazz colaborando con una estrella del pop talentosa como lo es Lady Gaga, sin duda su versatilidad es evidente y su voz maravillosa
  29. Oscarcoronel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum uno de mis favoritos de gaga increíble! Una artista completo A lado del maestro
  30. ARGS19
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy tranquilizante, interesante y además es peculiar, el Jass siempre estuvo presente en la historia de la música y este álbum lo demuestra, es muy bueno sinceramente.
  31. JesusAlcaraz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Simplemente precioso, un éxito rotundo para la carrera de Gaga haber incursionado en el jazz con el genio de Tony, Gaga es la artista más completa y versátil que he visto en toda mi vida
  32. mrryjaneholland
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this album made me love jazz! the chemistry between tony and gaga makes the experience even better.
    Gaga's vocals are impressive, if you didn't like it, I'm sorry to inform you, but you have terrible taste.
  33. Ritorumonsuta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Un gran dueto de un genio del jazz y una artista con un talento que sorprende, es un trabajo excepcional
  34. adranuch0
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I'm in Heaven. I'm in Heaven. I'm in Heaven. I'm in Heaven. I'm in Heaven. I'm in Heaven.
  35. Apasra
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Standout Tracks: Nature Boy, Bang Bang, Lush Life, Cheek to Cheek, Anything Goes
  36. buppha
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Let's Face the Music and Dance deserves more attention, Tony and Gaga's duet here is balance.
  37. ChaemChoi
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    "It Don't Mean a Thing" sounded like a song that would fit and be played well in a film soundtrack such as The Great Gatsby.
  38. Festiniani
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    jazz, pop, rock, country, she can fit perfectly in all and even more with this legend called tony bennett
  39. cuzinho1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    The match between Bennett and Gaga winds up quite differently from the one between the master and k.d. lang in 2002. Those two created a more sober and mature affair. By contrast, the duets with Gaga give Bennett a whole new hold on youth.
  40. Mariana_777
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Sin duda alguna se la comieron Tony bennet y lady Gaga! amante del jazz o no este album esta buenisimo, lastima que son solo covers
  41. starcrossed
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    it’s a cultural reset, a reason to breathe. it’s the reason why I wake up, the reason why I eat, the reason why I live. it’s everything that gives me energy, everything that gives me strength, everything that i’ve ever wanted.
  42. Sceibe
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece!! Everything here is done so smoothly and nicely. From the instrumental, to the vocals, just perfectly perfect!!
  43. ilias1992
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Lady Gaga & Tony Bennet are devine together. Their voices match perfectly and Gaga approves once again she's a risk-taker (and she'll certainly be paid off for that record) and nothing can stop her from making great music alongside her now mentor Tony Bennet. I'm really not into jazz but after listening to this record I finally may find myshelf searching on the net for jazz music fromLady Gaga & Tony Bennet are devine together. Their voices match perfectly and Gaga approves once again she's a risk-taker (and she'll certainly be paid off for that record) and nothing can stop her from making great music alongside her now mentor Tony Bennet. I'm really not into jazz but after listening to this record I finally may find myshelf searching on the net for jazz music from composers of this record.… Expand
  44. BiagioZ
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    The album could sound repetitive, but definitely the voices are exquisite. You can find many emotions here, especially in songs like "Nature Boy", "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" and "Lush Life". Very nice work, Tony and Gaga.
  45. PlayerStudio
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    As someone who has long questioned how genuine a talent Lady Gaga is, I have to say, I was shocked after having listened to Cheek to Cheek. Underneath those over-sized wigs and extravagant outfits is a girl with one very powerful voice! She mightn't have the extensive vocal range some of the other pop stars have, but there is one thing she does have and that is control.

    This    As someone who has long questioned how genuine a talent Lady Gaga is, I have to say, I was shocked after having listened to Cheek to Cheek. Underneath those over-sized wigs and extravagant outfits is a girl with one very powerful voice! She mightn't have the extensive vocal range some of the other pop stars have, but there is one thing she does have and that is control.

    This collaborative effort between Gaga and Tony makes for very easy listening. In fact, I don't think there was a single song on the album that I felt the need to skip.

    The combination of Tony's timelessness and Lady Gaga's relevancy makes for quite a potent album! Would definitely recommend!    … Expand
  46. dmcw89
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Lady Gaga's voice paired with Tony Bennett is a match made in heaven. There are no lows on this albums. Their talents really shine through in this homage to the Great American Song Book.
  47. Adson
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    The Great American Songbook is amazing, then put Lady Gaga's vocals with Tony Bennett... Things goes insane in the best way. Everything between they is perfect. One of the best albums of the year! My favorite's top 5:
    1 - I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    2 - Cheek To Cheek
    3 - Bang Bang
    4 - Anything Goes
    5 - Nature Boy
  48. AllisonM
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    I was surprised at the collaboration of these two different artists, but after hearing this record it's a perfect match. These two different artists really aren't that different at all when it comes to Cheek To Cheek. I was worried that the album would come off as Lady Gaga ft. Tony Bennett instead of an even and equal collaboration. I thought it would be the Lady Gaga show with TonyI was surprised at the collaboration of these two different artists, but after hearing this record it's a perfect match. These two different artists really aren't that different at all when it comes to Cheek To Cheek. I was worried that the album would come off as Lady Gaga ft. Tony Bennett instead of an even and equal collaboration. I thought it would be the Lady Gaga show with Tony tagging along, but they both are represented very nicely. Gaga's voice is outstanding. I was blown away during "Lush Life" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"! The passion her voice is beautiful. I kind of lost the passion in Tony's voice at a certain part, but i know it's there in his heart when you see him perform. After seeing their recent interviews and studio videos you can see the love and friendship they have as well as their joy and passion for this album. Great job!… Expand
  49. SimonGD
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Solid record, gave fresh new air to those wonderful American book songs. Their voices match in a perfect playful way, very enjoyable. Would've loved original tracks from both artists.
  50. OfficialRomina
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    In an era, full of cheap generic, pop divas, this album proofs that the real music is way better. This album is good enough to attract to the young public with non sense of music, who only search for divas without talent. Of course, this is an album full of remakes that's why i don't qualify it with a 10. Tonny Bennett and Lady Gaga match perfectly this classic songs and put it into aIn an era, full of cheap generic, pop divas, this album proofs that the real music is way better. This album is good enough to attract to the young public with non sense of music, who only search for divas without talent. Of course, this is an album full of remakes that's why i don't qualify it with a 10. Tonny Bennett and Lady Gaga match perfectly this classic songs and put it into a modern space of music. To qualify this album, is absolutely necessary leave away all the hate against this woman, because is not fair judge in a wrong way the music just because you don't like the person behind the melody… Expand
  51. MatthewFiendman
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    An excellent collaborative effort by jazz legend Tony Bennett and unlikely partner-in-crime Lady Gaga. Passion for the art of jazz is apparent from both Bennett and Gaga, as some delightful improv and audible chemistry between the two shines bright on the album. Highlights include the Gaga solo "Lush Life" and duet "Nature Boy". Those hoping to hear a different side of Gaga, and those whoAn excellent collaborative effort by jazz legend Tony Bennett and unlikely partner-in-crime Lady Gaga. Passion for the art of jazz is apparent from both Bennett and Gaga, as some delightful improv and audible chemistry between the two shines bright on the album. Highlights include the Gaga solo "Lush Life" and duet "Nature Boy". Those hoping to hear a different side of Gaga, and those who expect the usual Bennett mastery will be pleased with this offering.… Expand
  52. RickAirdoux
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    Amazing album. Gaga is perfect. Her interpretation of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye it's touching. And Madonna... You don't wanna hear. You don't want to know... But, sorry... You never record some tunes so fine in your whole career. Definetely, she is not you.
  53. dlwickham
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    I gave it a 9. There are a couple of songs that I don't think they quite work at first but listening to them a couple more times, they aren't that bad. Overall the album is really good. Gaga really shows her range and her talent. Tony Bennett is wonderful as usual.
  54. guiseppelucas
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    Probably, if not her best, one of the best albums Gaga will ever make. As a jazz/swing/show tune lover, I admit it was scintillating, with the vocals at the extremes and the orchestrations fitting the nail perfectly.
  55. samuelllsss
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    I admit, I approached this album with a bit of skepticism but on first listen, all the skepticism melted away. While Tony is not the jazz great Lady Gaga seems to think he is, his voice is well enough to be paired with hers over the course of 11 or so tracks and not wear out it's welcome. The best songs on here are, to me at least, seem to be the vibrant lead single "Anything Goes" whichI admit, I approached this album with a bit of skepticism but on first listen, all the skepticism melted away. While Tony is not the jazz great Lady Gaga seems to think he is, his voice is well enough to be paired with hers over the course of 11 or so tracks and not wear out it's welcome. The best songs on here are, to me at least, seem to be the vibrant lead single "Anything Goes" which does seem to clash with Gaga's outlandish personality, and the chill, slow song "Nature Boy" where Gaga's vocals shine.… Expand
  56. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Two great artists from different ages, it seems a little bit risked, but not to Gaga who has proved she can do what she wants because of her natural talent, not forgetting, of course, Tony, who has been in this industry for years and his longevity is not by chance. Full by their incredible vocals and beautiful songs, this what we can call an incredible album. we are lucky for living at theTwo great artists from different ages, it seems a little bit risked, but not to Gaga who has proved she can do what she wants because of her natural talent, not forgetting, of course, Tony, who has been in this industry for years and his longevity is not by chance. Full by their incredible vocals and beautiful songs, this what we can call an incredible album. we are lucky for living at the same time as these amazing singers.… Expand
  57. budyhamre
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    I never thought I would like Jazz or even listen to it but like the blind I followed my Mama Monster. Im proud that Gaga does whatever she likes with her music and can shake off the haters. I have to say Im not head over heals about any song but wasnt ready to switch songs on a first listen like some of Gagas other albums. Im finding the songs will be great to put on while doing homeworkI never thought I would like Jazz or even listen to it but like the blind I followed my Mama Monster. Im proud that Gaga does whatever she likes with her music and can shake off the haters. I have to say Im not head over heals about any song but wasnt ready to switch songs on a first listen like some of Gagas other albums. Im finding the songs will be great to put on while doing homework or cleaning! Great job Mama!… Expand
  58. Dennonyx
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    If ARTPOP wants to surprise at any cost, Cheek To Cheek is the quintessence of modesty: a simple cover album, without the need to make jazz more pop, and guess what? It works!
  59. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    Gaga demostro su gran talento vocal, de Tony pues ya sabemos lo grande que es
  60. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Generally, I love this album and thanks to Tony who saved Gaga from depression. But there are only covers of old songs and we all now that Gaga wrote some jazz songs. So we are looking forward to next full Gaga's solo jazz release.
  61. joel_tdl
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    El señor Tony Bennett no tiene fallas y demuestra una vez más que su calidad vocal no se ha perdido al paso de los años.
    Lady Gaga demuestra que, pese ser considerada por muchos como una simple mujer de performances exagerados, es muy capaz de cantar. Y de hacerlo bien.
    Con algunas canciones de autoría original el Álbum sería de 10, no obstante ninguna de las canciones fue creada para    El señor Tony Bennett no tiene fallas y demuestra una vez más que su calidad vocal no se ha perdido al paso de los años.
    Lady Gaga demuestra que, pese ser considerada por muchos como una simple mujer de performances exagerados, es muy capaz de cantar. Y de hacerlo bien.

    Con algunas canciones de autoría original el Álbum sería de 10, no obstante ninguna de las canciones fue creada para éste dueto en especifico y eso es algo que se resiente.    … Expand
  62. Bastian98
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    No me gusta el jazz pero fue algo bien echo con los productores y todo me encanta
  63. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    8
    I don't usually listen to jazz but Lady Gaga's voice fits a genre like this.
  64. germanotta28
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Gaga-Bennett'in ilk is birligi. Gaga'nin da kendi standartlarinin altinda kaldigi ARTPOP doneminin ardindan kendini yeniledigi album olmustu Cheek to Cheek. Little Monsters diye tabir edilen Gaga fanlarinin haricinde yeni insanlar da bu albumle beraber Gaga'yi dinlemeye baslamislardi.
  65. WarriorLotus
    Sep 29, 2014
    7
    This album was a definite shock. I am a usual jazz listener, and I am used to most of these standards. It was simply to listen to their renditions, which were all great. The album flew by quite quickly, but that being said, some tracks were needlessly too short. Other than that, it was great. Saddened to see many people are only focusing on Gaga (negatively) and not Tony or the music.
  66. asjklasjklas
    Sep 23, 2014
    7
    More of us are—admittedly—checking out Cheek to Cheek for only one of the two iconic musicians on this duet album and well, it's Mother Monster herself. Not all of us adore her—ARTPOP or 'Artflop', to anti-Monsters, obviously disappointed in the commercial market and the critical world—however, we're intrigued because she's a contemporary artist. But we shouldn't really be surprised sinceMore of us are—admittedly—checking out Cheek to Cheek for only one of the two iconic musicians on this duet album and well, it's Mother Monster herself. Not all of us adore her—ARTPOP or 'Artflop', to anti-Monsters, obviously disappointed in the commercial market and the critical world—however, we're intrigued because she's a contemporary artist. But we shouldn't really be surprised since Gaga has not only sang jazz since her childhood, but her previous duet with the legendary Tony Bennett on their 2012 duet "The Lady Is a Tramp" was one of the highlights of Duet II. It was a pleasant surprise to music listeners and little monsters alike.

    As far as Cheek to Cheek goes, any comparisons to Madonna's soundtrack album I'm Breathless or any original jazz album for that matter should be discarded. It's a cover album and as far as reviewing it goes, well, it's about as cheesy yet admittedly feel-good jazzy cover album goes. Despite her tendency to over-sing some of the songs, Gaga has a charming and very impressive vocal range in many of the songs, including her own solo performance on the 1933 song "Lush Life". Even if some of their duets aren't all that memorable, they're smooth enough to earn themselves the top-played album of the year at dinner parties. "Nature Boy" is one of the finest examples of their chemistry—which has faults on other tracks. To sum it up, in order to develop any attachment to Cheek to Cheek, the details aren't all that necessary to analyze, just enjoy it for what it is: a fun duet between two respected musicians.    … Expand
  67. TReviewer
    Sep 23, 2014
    7
    I'm not that much into Jazz, but I truly like this album.
    Even tho Gaga over-sings some of the songs (Anything Goes, Bang Bang), her voice still sounds beautiful. Hers and Tony's voice mix perfectly and make a good jazz album. I'd recommend you to listen to it.
  68. thibaultalgrins
    Sep 23, 2014
    7
    Cheek To Cheek is probably the most unexpected collaboration album that popular music has ever seen ! As a huge fan of Gaga, I totally approve her choice to try jazz and her voice fits perfectly with it. To anybody that dislikes Lady Gaga, just forget everything you know about her, listen to this album and be objective about it and about her. Enjoy :)
  69. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    The best jazz album of the year, Tony Bennett as always rewriting music with quality and putting on their albums, not that this is a bad thing, because his voice is something that can improve the songs, and accompanied by the voice of Gaga is still rather, it is the first album on her jazz and she did very well. Although there are some songs that cause sleep the album is great.The best jazz album of the year, Tony Bennett as always rewriting music with quality and putting on their albums, not that this is a bad thing, because his voice is something that can improve the songs, and accompanied by the voice of Gaga is still rather, it is the first album on her jazz and she did very well. Although there are some songs that cause sleep the album is great.
    Highlights: I Won't Dance and Bang Bang
    Lows: Nature Boy and Sophisticated Lady    … Expand
  70. danya375
    Apr 25, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I appreciate this album in 7 points, because there are few tracks that can really affect my soul. I put such a high rating because of my love Gaga and jazz. Love songs Bang Bang, Anything Goes and Cheek to Cheek… Expand
  71. Americarnaud
    May 6, 2016
    7
    May you be a jazz fan, or a Gaga fan, this album will satisfy you. Great vocals from Tony and Gaga, all you want to do is 'swing' with them to that enjoyable album.
  72. ranoovski
    Nov 6, 2016
    7
    6,5
    I put the score 7 because it is wonderful. I had never listened to jazz. For the fact that I met him thank you very much Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for the fact that he still is embellished and added his jazz peppercorns.
    I love their joint song "Anythin Goes" and "Cheek to Cheek".
    But solo Gaga by "Bang-Band (My Baby Shot Me Down)" a shock!
  73. bust0rf
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    I am surprised by Gaga. Jazz was never my thing but I've enjoyed listening It and Gaga did a great job. I can only wait for CHEEK TO CHEEK 2.

    BANG BANG.
  74. Eleven2020
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    This is a clear example of renewal, Lady Gaga accompanies the great artist Tony Bennett and they manage to release one of the best Jazz albums in 2014, the only detail is that we see Tony again with covers and not even Gaga managed to make this album really acclaimed, with very good lyrical and even winning a Grammy, the album is considered one of the worst of both artists
  75. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    Ese estilo de jazz, no es mi favorito. Hasta para hacer covers debes saber con quién hacerlos, Gaga tiene buena voz pero no sabe interpretar, sólo por que es de Tony Bennett, le tomaré con más puntaje.
  76. EdRedmayneWOW
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    Although you could call this album a PR trick, this album is pretty enjoyable; many Gaga fans won't like the idea of having to check a jazz record, but people who like all kinds of music will get a kick out of this. Gaga's voice is good and works for songs like ''Lush Life'', and even if it fails on others as ''Anything Goes'', she pretty much does a decent job for a popstar singing nextAlthough you could call this album a PR trick, this album is pretty enjoyable; many Gaga fans won't like the idea of having to check a jazz record, but people who like all kinds of music will get a kick out of this. Gaga's voice is good and works for songs like ''Lush Life'', and even if it fails on others as ''Anything Goes'', she pretty much does a decent job for a popstar singing next to TONY BENNETT

    Highlights: Goody Goody, Lush Life, Nature Boy    … Expand
  77. Panchogul
    May 29, 2020
    6
    Un álbum bueno a secas, principalmente porque trabajos como así los hay por montones y este es solo uno más.
  78. thaleslucas
    Sep 30, 2014
    5
    Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett sound so good singing together, but sometimes they keep boring. A Jazz album that could not be so big, it's sad. I really hope that they do other album so much better.
  79. marcioleonel
    Sep 23, 2014
    5
    O álbum não é muito bom, a voz de Lady Gaga está exagerada, algumas música estão inaudíveis e tudo parece uma confusão. Essa tentativa de mudança pro jazz não deu muito certo, ela é boa em fazer música pop.
  80. Sjph
    Sep 27, 2014
    5
    Sorry, but Gaga sounds fake. Her part in Goody Goody is plain ridiculous. Nevertheless her voice is not all bad, I just wish she sounded more natural. Tony, well, he is past is prime, but better than the 60 years younger Gaga. He knows how to sing.
    The songs... god, they have been sung over and over for the last... eight decades. Some interpretations are decent, but none shines. Maybe    Sorry, but Gaga sounds fake. Her part in Goody Goody is plain ridiculous. Nevertheless her voice is not all bad, I just wish she sounded more natural. Tony, well, he is past is prime, but better than the 60 years younger Gaga. He knows how to sing.
    The songs... god, they have been sung over and over for the last... eight decades. Some interpretations are decent, but none shines. Maybe some more obscure tunes or some modern songs (not from this century) mixed with the classics would be a better choice.
    All in all, some songs are listenable, some I'd say "nice" (a seven), but some are horrid! Specially Gaga solos... This could be a better album. "The Lady is a Tramp" (2011) sounds really better. More fluid and natural. What a waste.    … Expand
  81. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    Gaga comes off more as a dilettante than an aficionado on «Cheek to Cheek».... Bennett doesn't fare a whole lot better, his otherwise charming performances strained throughout. The pair's solo efforts, particularly Gaga's clumsy interpretation of Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and Bennett's surprisingly pitchy rendition of Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady," only serve to spotlight theirGaga comes off more as a dilettante than an aficionado on «Cheek to Cheek».... Bennett doesn't fare a whole lot better, his otherwise charming performances strained throughout. The pair's solo efforts, particularly Gaga's clumsy interpretation of Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and Bennett's surprisingly pitchy rendition of Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady," only serve to spotlight their shortcomings. It's a shallow, deeply unimaginative renditions.… Expand
  82. misterX
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  83. screambluemurde
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Why can't people be objective anymore? 182 users (so far) rating this album with a 10! This must be a joke. Tony is doing here what he's been doing for decades so there is nothing new. C' mon the man is great at what he does but I really dont understand why he needs to make an album with Gaga. I think she made this album to lower the expectations about her career. So she will be backWhy can't people be objective anymore? 182 users (so far) rating this album with a 10! This must be a joke. Tony is doing here what he's been doing for decades so there is nothing new. C' mon the man is great at what he does but I really dont understand why he needs to make an album with Gaga. I think she made this album to lower the expectations about her career. So she will be back with a proper Gaga album and everybody will label it as a COMEBACK. Meanwhile in Cheek to cheek she falls flat offering a parody of herself.… Expand
  84. adamcsor
    Sep 24, 2014
    1
    What a wasted opportunity. Gaga can't relax enough to put her own spin on these standards. This project might have benefitted from the pair performing originals rather than these standards. It's so easy to cherry pick vastly superior versions of each of these songs by other artists. If the pair has written their own music together then Gaga might not have sounded like a off-key mimic. WhatWhat a wasted opportunity. Gaga can't relax enough to put her own spin on these standards. This project might have benefitted from the pair performing originals rather than these standards. It's so easy to cherry pick vastly superior versions of each of these songs by other artists. If the pair has written their own music together then Gaga might not have sounded like a off-key mimic. What a depressing mess.… Expand
  85. BELKIN89
    Sep 23, 2014
    1
    Гага на альбоме оказалась лишней.

    Жаль,что тОни не смог бы так раскрутиться без этой пожирневшей безголосой смехотворной курицы.

    Очень жаль.
  86. MusicInstinct
    Jul 23, 2015
    1
    Bunch of Covers. Nothing new or interesting. Sad that a living legend like Tony Bennet had to do this duet with this clown. Next time Tony should choose someone like Adele or Leona Lewis with real talent.
  87. ME123
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    This album will be her biggest flop (commercial failure)..It's so bad. Save yourself and don't bother listening to it.

    Don't waste your time. Gaga is trying to be something she CLEARLY is not and it doesn't work in my opinion.

    The album drags on and on endlessly. The vocals are sub-par. Everything is bad, sorry.
  88. villem
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    Her voice is horrible!!! i can't ,back to auto-tune gaga please. I hope Gaga don't continue in Jazz, because her voice is not for that. The over exaggeration of vocals, tony is not good too. I think was not good combination between gaga and tony.
  89. User4
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    Gaga has a good voice but i find her a bit desperate in her failed attempt appeal to a different audience. She might be flopping in pop but at least her music was kinda fun before.
  90. lukechristiansc
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    " Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are the epitome of charming and full of talent ".........................................................................
  91. BulletIn
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    All of these songs have been done many, many times before and much, much better. None of these rehashed versions are real standouts, and unfortunately they couldn't come up with any new original material to stand up to these classics. A real missed opportunity to move the genre forward. The whole thing sounds phoned in. Lady Gaga is in way over her head while poor Tony is asleep at theAll of these songs have been done many, many times before and much, much better. None of these rehashed versions are real standouts, and unfortunately they couldn't come up with any new original material to stand up to these classics. A real missed opportunity to move the genre forward. The whole thing sounds phoned in. Lady Gaga is in way over her head while poor Tony is asleep at the wheel. Crash and burn.… Expand
  92. 1truthteller
    Sep 29, 2014
    0
    Not feeling this at all and any positive reviews u hearing have to be from brainwashed culturally artistically and historically disinclined misinformed monsters and payola media outlets or people who love tony...this chick sounds like a cat being skinned alive!  She cones off as a fake contrived screaming mockingbird wannabe any winhouse nora jones or adele she cleary is not!
  93. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Aqui começou a era dos escoramentos, se escorou no Bennett depois de flopar e ser detonada no pop, o melhor de tudo é os fãs forçando um estilo q eles não queriam kkkkkk
  94. Erick2302
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
    Se nota que mierga solo intenta imitar a Amy winehouse, pero jamás podrá. Solo es una colgada sin talento.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Oct 7, 2014
    60
    Ultimately, Cheek to Cheek is pleasant through and through. It’s not the greatest standards duets album ever recorded, but nor is it a dud.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2014
    60
    Cheek to Cheek is a record where the music and even the songs take a backseat to the personalities.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Sep 29, 2014
    25
    Shallow, deeply unimaginative renditions [of standards out of the Great American Songbook].
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