I think it's important to remember what Billboard (

) said in their review.
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Originally posted by Billboard
Their [Little Monsters] heroine will emerge from Cheek to Cheek energized and validated, and the real success of the album may be measured by what she does next.
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Gaga really learned a lot and has gained a lot from her friendship with Tony in terms of personal development as well as artistry, and it's important to remember that as we get caught up in how well the album does critically and commercially.