There's a difference between album and era. Born This Way is a great album, and will probably be the underrated album in her discography that people grow to love 10 years from now.
As for an era, it was crappy. Starting with the lead single, I knew this era would be off track. A 70s disco track as the lead single was risky, but she could have done better. I don't mean something that appealed to the charts more, I just mean something of better quality. Judas, while a great song, was an obvious gimmick. Not to mention, it is a direct rip off of Bad Romance. Finally when things get good with The Edge of Glory, she releases a ****** boring video. Okay, Gaga just might redeem herself with her next single, right? No, she releases a country/rock ballad with a random ass mess video. Marry the Night was released five singles too late and the video didn't get a proper edit.
Born This Way is a well written mostly experimental pop album and I love that Gaga released the album. I just wish the era had been thought out better with proper singles and music videos. Also, no pregnant bellies and teal body hairs