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Cheek to Cheek - Tony Bennett
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  • Band members: Lady Gaga, The Tony Bennett Quartet
  • Summary: The jazz standards release from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga followed their collaboration on a track off Bennett's 2011 album, Duets II.
  • Record Label: Interscope
  • Genre(s): Vocal, Standards, Pop/Rock, American Popular Song, Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 24, 2014
    83
    The track list is, admittedly, a little dull. Luckily, the singing isn't.
  2. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    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.
  3. Boston Globe
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    Their respective styles are occasionally at odds, but to amusing effect.
  4. Billboard.com
    Sep 22, 2014
    60
    On Cheek to Cheek, Gaga justifies his [Tony Bennett's] faith--sometimes a bit too forcibly. Whereas Bennett is a master of restraint--a guy whose best performances play like melodic chat sessions--Gaga thrives on spectacle.
  5. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 25, 2014
    60
    If you take this album in the spirit of throwaway fun in which it seems to have been concocted, it is harmlessly engaging, although all of these tracks have been delivered more persuasively before.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Sep 23, 2014
    60
    She sometimes blasts away at these songs rather than relaxing into them. But on challenges like the subtle Billy Strayhorn ballad "Lush Life," the queen of the little monsters more than proves she can be a sophisticated lady too.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Sep 19, 2014
    40
    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 their shortcomings.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 195 out of 213
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 213
  3. Negative: 15 out of 213
  1. CharlieMatheson
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett once again join together to sing, this time on a studio album - a collaboration made ​​in 2011 for "Lady Is a Tramp" - Cheek to Cheek.

    As before, Gaga shows a great voice that blends perfectly with the calm style Tony, as noted in the first singles from the album "Anything Goes" and "I Can not Give You Anything But Love" (my favorite).

    In the tracks "Cheek to Cheek", "Nature Boy", "I Will not Dance" and "It Do not Mean a Thing" we realized they entered the studio for this partnership, is really incredible talent of the two.

    We can not forget the voice of Gaga in "Lush Life" and "Bang Bang". She really honor these iconic songs. In the end, we see why Tony joined Gaga, talent is remarkablel, which is why both have 22 Grammy's together.

    Maximum Grade!!    … Expand
  2. Ngarret
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    When my wife got me this album, I thought it would be one of those watered down version of standards to please Lady Gaga. But was immediately blown away by Lady Gaga's talent. Her phrasing, her range, the way she soared through complicated scales, it all screams she's a pro at this.
    The musicians get to shine with very interesting decisions, specially the flute motif during Nature Boy, which is nothing short of genius. I'm also very happy to hear Mr. Bennett in such a good shape vocally.
    Overall this album is wonderful. From the song choices to the arrangements. Both singers deliver a remarkable performance and honestly Lady Gaga blew me away.
    She has the potential to become a modern Ella! Yes, I said it!    … Expand
  3. AlessandroC
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album is more than i expect, this album surprised me positively, Lady Gaga's vocals are very great, and Tony is a great singer, a round of applause !… Expand
  4. slayursoul_
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    I'm not a huge jazz fan but WOW, this album blew me away. I truly think this is one of the most beautiful albums released in the past couple years. Tony and Gaga sound absolutely wonderful together. Will definitely buy this for many family members and friends.… Expand
  5. Okisaga
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    A very pleasant album, with surprisingly strong vocals from Gaga. Tony Bennett remains great even at 88 years old. Overall, an enjoyable record.

    10/10    … Expand
  6. johanna
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This album is expected to let people know how great artist Lady Gaga is, and bring back to younger generations jazz and swing, this album is more than a masterpiece, great melodies, great vocals from both Gaga and mr. Tony Bennett.… Expand
  7. turn2you
    Sep 26, 2014
    0
    More self-indulgence from Lady GagMe, who was once a promising pop star but has turned herself into the butt of her own joke. Shame on Tony Bennett for working with her at the end of her career. Ms Germanotta will never recover from Artflop and her own ego the past year.… Expand

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