Since bursting onto the pop scene in 2008, Lady Gaga has certainly made a name for herself as a global superstar, with her smash singles such as Bad Romance and Poker Face garnering worldwide praise for their catchy beats.Her music journey has been marked by several jaw-dropping achievements, including a total of six number one albums, five number-one singles, alongside winning countless awards and garnering over a billion views for her hit single Bad Romance.However, it is not just music that Gaga has seemingly mastered, the much-loved pop star has also dabbled in the acting world. In 2018, she played the role of Ally in A Star Is Born and the movie became an instant hit.The lead single 'Shallow' which is sung by both Gaga and her co-star Bradley Cooper, quickly became one of her most successful soundtracks of all time and later became the 23rd most streamed song on Spotify.But it wasn't that particular track that fans love most out of Gaga's library.
What Is Lady Gaga's Best-Selling Album?
It's safe to say that most of Lady Gaga's albums have been a huge success, with some fans even arguing that each album she has released is a masterpiece in its own way.
The official best-selling album may come as no surprise to fans; it's her first debut album 'The Fame', with memorable hit singles such as 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' featuring in the tracklist. Her first debut album, combined with her 8-track EP The Fame Monster, has sold over 18 million copies worldwide as of August 2019.
Alone, her debut album The Fame has sold over 4.9 million copies in the United States as of March 2019. Both of these first two albums helped Gaga to solidify her career as an artist and make her mark in the industry.
However, despite her debut album being her best-selling, fans also have strong feelings surrounding her third studio album Born This Way, with many fans sharing their stories over the years of how the album has changed their lives and had a positive impact on them as individuals.
It seems with this album that Gaga certainly made her mark, as well as delivering a strong and positive message to fans of both love and positivity.
For her fourth studio album ARTPOP, Gaga came to reveal that she actually 'fell apart' after the release of the album. However, after the internet dubbed the album a 'flop', fans came together many years later to show their support for the Born This Way singer, boosting the album to the top of the iTunes charts, giving the album the recognition they felt it originally deserved.
Now Gaga has six solo albums under her belt, fans have naturally developed favorites. Many Reddit threads discussing the topic have got Little Monsters debating which album is in fact her best album.
Fans Say This Is Lady Gaga's Best-Ever Album
With many fans taking part in heated Reddit discussions, the battle for the top spot has been fierce when it comes to fans' ultimate decision of which Gaga album is the best.
Whilst not everyone shared the same view, there appeared to be some trends forming among the plethora of Reddit threads, with albums such as The Fame Monster, Born This Way and ARTPOP ranking highly among fans. However, a poll from Billboard seemed to set the record straight when it came to crowning a number one spot among fans.
Rolling in at third place is Gaga's latest album Chromatica, with The Fame Monster coming a very tight second. Taking the top spot is Gaga's third studio album, Born This Way.
Unsurprisingly, the votes between the first and second spots for fans' favorite Gaga album were very tight. The Fame Monster pulled in 26% of votes, whilst Born This Way pulled in 27% of votes. With only a single percentage difference between them, it's safe to say both these classic Gaga albums are rated very highly among fans.
How Was Gaga's Soundtrack For Top Gun Received?
After releasing another highly successful pop album in 2020, Gaga had also been secretly working on the lead soundtrack for one of the biggest movies of the year - Top Gun. When Gaga announced the news, understandably the internet went wild, with many fans salivating to hear the new track. However, how was it received among fans and the rest of the internet? Even more importantly, did it live up to its expectations?
In true Gaga style, it seemed the Bad Romance singer managed to release yet another smash hit. The hit song 'Hold My Hand' was highly appraised by both critics and fans, with many showing their admiration for the touching lyrics and meaningful message that the track carried.
Since its release, Hold My Hand has been trending on both the Billboard and Spotify charts, even weeks after release. The song even remains #2 on iTunes US and Worldwide, indicating how highly successful the track has become.
Who knows? After such a continuous series of successful releases throughout the years, maybe Gaga's next album release could rival for the number one spot in fans' hearts?