Joanne
by Lady Gaga
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8.1

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  1. adrianirvan
    Oct 21, 2016
    9
    Joanne, Lady Gaga's most stripped down album to date, whether authentic or not, further shows her prowess in today's crowded market for digestible pop music. Personal and brave, this album is a natural successor to Born This Way and it deserves to be so. While lacking some of Gaga's signature dance pop style and persona, Joanne gives a different perspective of the life of Gaga herself byJoanne, Lady Gaga's most stripped down album to date, whether authentic or not, further shows her prowess in today's crowded market for digestible pop music. Personal and brave, this album is a natural successor to Born This Way and it deserves to be so. While lacking some of Gaga's signature dance pop style and persona, Joanne gives a different perspective of the life of Gaga herself by opening a window to Stefani Germanotta's soul.… Expand
  2. vonzmirlen
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    Gaga really showed her talent as a lyricist in this record, more than in any other of her previous ones in my opinion. The songs also sound raw, in a sense where you can really hear her voice. I feel like it's one of the best albums I got to listen to in 2016. She really opened up in this album and I think this is something pretty difficult for an artist with that many people waiting forGaga really showed her talent as a lyricist in this record, more than in any other of her previous ones in my opinion. The songs also sound raw, in a sense where you can really hear her voice. I feel like it's one of the best albums I got to listen to in 2016. She really opened up in this album and I think this is something pretty difficult for an artist with that many people waiting for your work.
    JOANNE is a good 9/10.    … Expand
  3. marcusmonteiro
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    This album is a different work from Lady Gaga, she is always doing a new stuff, showing she is more than performances and clothes. She shows her voice in a peculiar way, better than in cheek to cheek. We can feel all her feelings inside the songs.
  4. Harek_Blom
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    I really wonder why she chose to take two of the (imo) weakest songs as first singles... Million reasons and perfect illusion do not match up to the majority of the songs. Apart from those two (and maybe the ultimately not-so-necessary-yet-still-nice-to-listen-to bonus tracks), all of the tracks are solid 8-10s.

    Favs: Diamond Heart, Sinner's Prayer, Dancin' in Circles, Joanne
  5. MilloQueen
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    She's back again to change the whole game. And I'm not talking about Gaga, this is Stefani. Welcome Joanne. This is a crude and powerful, unique, out of the heart, pop-rock-country-indie album. There's no bad romance this time, don't expect that. It's even better. And it's not an illusion.
  6. jessiefanning
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    This my fav album of the year, so personal and genuine, I really love it, Beck, Bloodpop and Mark Ronson are genius and gaga too of course.
    Her voice is so amazing, mature and powerful in this record, without auto-tune, showing all her talent.
  7. Brooklynboy
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lady Gaga nos mostrou novamente o quanto havia evoluído musicalmente nesse seu novo álbum. Com musicas simples, porém marcantes, Gaga deu um show com sua voz, que conseguiu fluir entre o Country, Folk, e Rock de uma maneira única.… Expand
  8. killingest
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    This album is so unexpected but completely amazing. It distances itself from the usual and generic pop songs that are charting right now. It's a new and fresh sound that we've never head from her and I will play this album on repeat!
  9. Gaffawebber
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    What a refreshing change! I've always wanted Gaga to do a more acoustic album, and this is really working for me. I grew up listening to a good deal of classic country and classic rock and this album sonically evokes a great many good memories for me of those times.
  10. BenTiago
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    This is just amazing, you can see progression in every phase of the album. Some songs are awkwardly placed, like come to mama. But overall the album is amazing! bringing back the traditional pop and major turn away from the up beat EDM's
  11. lolitaslies
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    This is absolutely one of Lady Gaga's best albums, if not THE best one. The only track that is very inappropriate for the album is "Dancin' In Circles", a typical dance song that can remind to the first songs by Shakira. A really bad track. By the way, in the other tracks, we can hear a lot of different influences from different genres. The crown jewel of this album is Sinner's Prayer, aThis is absolutely one of Lady Gaga's best albums, if not THE best one. The only track that is very inappropriate for the album is "Dancin' In Circles", a typical dance song that can remind to the first songs by Shakira. A really bad track. By the way, in the other tracks, we can hear a lot of different influences from different genres. The crown jewel of this album is Sinner's Prayer, a country-ish song produced by Gaga herself, Mark Ronson, Bloodpop and Kevin Parker. Now, let's talk about the other song; "Diamond Heart" is a typical Gaga's pop song, nothing more. It is good, but there are better tracks. Not one of my favorites. "A-YO", the second promotional single, is a pop-rock that can remind to a new better version of the hit single "Shake It Off", released in 2014 by Taylor Swift. Not a good choice for a promotional single. The third song in the tracklist is the title track: "Joanne". A beautiful ballad dedicated to her aunt and one of the best songs of this album. Great lyrics and great instrumental. "John Wayne" is the fourth track of this album. It is, kinda, radio-friendly and I wouldn't be surprised if this song would become the second official single. Another crown jewel of this album. For the fifth song of this album, "Dancin' In Circles", I've already reported my opinion. After this, we have the first single, "Perfect Illusion". Maybe the illusion was the concept given by this first single in September? It wasn't a good choice to release that song as the first single, since it is very different from the other tracks of this album. A track out of place. "Million Reasons", another ballad, is one of Gaga's best produced songs from this album. I have a "Million Reasons" to love this track! Incredible.
    About "Sinner's Prayer", I've already told my opinion. Outstanding. "Come To Mama" is a great song, not one of the best ones, but still good. In my opinion, this song would fit better as a bonus track on a deluxe version. "Hey Girl", a dance song with the incredible voice of Florence Welch, the singer of the band "Florence + The Machine". Incredible song. Loved it. Now let's talk about the last track of the standard edition: the amazing anthem "Angel Down". One of the best Gaga's songs. Well produced and an amazing work behind the lyrics. It may even make you shed, at least, one or two tears by the end of the track. About the deluxe edition, we have two other songs and an Angel Down work tape. "Grigio Girls" is a great song, there's nothing else to say. "Just Another Day" is THE track of this album! It may even seem a Beatles' song from the White Album. Loved it! So amazing.

    9/10, just because of songs like Dancin' In Circles and Perfect Illusion.    … Expand
  12. sabb
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Pppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrfffffffffffffffffeeeeeeeeeeecccccccccccccccccccttttttttttttt
    it's the most beautiful album of lady gagaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  13. chenon976
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Old style yet fresh, it brings a sense of warmth, and a break from pop trends. Powerful and raw vocals, accompanied with very fitting acoustics. Full of love, soulful and one of a kind!
  14. andresc
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Lady Gaga is an artist who can do, literally, anything. She's been into synth-pop-dance music, jazz, rock, nice ballads and I could continue with the list. Even if she showed us she can do whatever she wants and we've heard her sing anything possible, I feel Joanne as something I've never heard before from her. Exceptional album, exceptional music. I felt energy, spirit, dedication andLady Gaga is an artist who can do, literally, anything. She's been into synth-pop-dance music, jazz, rock, nice ballads and I could continue with the list. Even if she showed us she can do whatever she wants and we've heard her sing anything possible, I feel Joanne as something I've never heard before from her. Exceptional album, exceptional music. I felt energy, spirit, dedication and devotion like few artists could do over those who listens to them. Words are not enough to explain my feelings about this masterpiece of an album.… Expand
  15. supercarpet
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    A great work executed by a combination of different music producers. This album brings a little bit of country, pop, punk and even the 80's essence, allowing people to experience a different, fresh-side of Gaga, surprising the listeners. The lyrics are simple and yet touches deep into the artists' mind. Definitely worth a listen!
  16. MareaRick
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    is an album with feeling and quality, it is as if he had taken his previous style and I had refined and improved, it is certainly an album buy you physically. Excellent production.
  17. yourgirlalex
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    Gaga's most personal album to date proves to fans and critics alike that she doesn't have to make full on pop music for the music to still be great. This album reveals her powerful vocals that are mostly notable on 'Million Reasons' and 'Joanne' and songs like 'Dancin' In Circles' and 'A-YO' are fun and catchy, just like the music 'old' Gaga used to make. This album is simply fantasticGaga's most personal album to date proves to fans and critics alike that she doesn't have to make full on pop music for the music to still be great. This album reveals her powerful vocals that are mostly notable on 'Million Reasons' and 'Joanne' and songs like 'Dancin' In Circles' and 'A-YO' are fun and catchy, just like the music 'old' Gaga used to make. This album is simply fantastic and Lady Gaga cannot be stopped.… Expand
  18. elrodrisabe
    Oct 27, 2016
    9
    What a great gift from her, to us: her fans. Joanne is an album full of fun/entertaining songs and ballads that will melt your heart instantly. She's hugging hard us with this record... just let yourself be hugged and you'll enjoy it 100% ! x

    Top songs: Just Another Day, Joanne, Million Reasons, Sinner's Prayer, Angel Down, Diamond Heart
  19. KrisMad
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Never one to be pigeon-holed, Gaga, is a master of reinvention and keeps it fresh with every new offering throughout her career. Breaking musical boundaries, she is one artist who can literally sing and do whatever she sets her heart to. Joanne is a breath of fresh air by an artist who takes risks and isn't reliant on what's trending on radio to express her artistry. From the opening ofNever one to be pigeon-holed, Gaga, is a master of reinvention and keeps it fresh with every new offering throughout her career. Breaking musical boundaries, she is one artist who can literally sing and do whatever she sets her heart to. Joanne is a breath of fresh air by an artist who takes risks and isn't reliant on what's trending on radio to express her artistry. From the opening of Diamond Heart, reminiscent of 80s hair bands to the bouncy Just Another Day, Joanne has so many highs and lows that it shows Gaga's versatility as a musician. From Disco-EDM alien to Jazz songstress to Americana cowgirl, Gaga is the most interesting and genuine pop star of our time. Some kudos to the girl, and yes she CAN sing (which people have to somehow keep reminding themselves of - Superbowl?, Sound of Music Tribute at the Oscars?...virtually anytime she has taken to a microphone)… Expand
  20. LM_11
    Nov 20, 2016
    9
    Eu sou um grande fã da Gaga desde Poker Face em 2009, mas também não sou cego para não ver que tudo na vida dela mudou, eu não esperava um álbum ao estilo "The Fame" ou "Born This Way", e confesso que me surpreendi com o "Joanne", quando ouvi "Perfect Illusion", eu fiquei apreensivo quanto ao estilo que o, até então, LG5 poderia tomar, cheguei a pensar num álbum de rock. Porém ela nosEu sou um grande fã da Gaga desde Poker Face em 2009, mas também não sou cego para não ver que tudo na vida dela mudou, eu não esperava um álbum ao estilo "The Fame" ou "Born This Way", e confesso que me surpreendi com o "Joanne", quando ouvi "Perfect Illusion", eu fiquei apreensivo quanto ao estilo que o, até então, LG5 poderia tomar, cheguei a pensar num álbum de rock. Porém ela nos apresenta um álbum country-pop, aí chego no critério utilizado por mim para justificar um 9 e não um 10. O ínicio do álbum nos introduz à um trabalho genuinamente pop, porém uma queda brusca no estilo ocorre entre as faixas 2 e 4. "Joanne", a faixa-título, aparece numa posição que atrapalha seu brilho. Porque todos estavam dançando ao som de A-Yo e depois voltam com Dancin' In Circles, e Joanne quebra a vibe pop do álbum. então ocorre Perfect Illusion. Uma faixa disco-rock, num álbum country-pop, agora sim, Gaga foi longe demais. Depois vem "Million Reasons' uma mudança brusca de estilos musicais novamnte, mas após isso o estilo do álbum se assenta, e assume a identidade até seu fim, com faixas um pouco mais agitadas como "Come To Mama" e algumas um pouco mais calmas como "Angel Down". Tendo os fatores citados acima como referência, espero ter justificado minha nota.… Expand
  21. dijaydep
    Nov 27, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It may not good if you heard it once but it you listen to it much as i do you will like it . You may not like it as TF, TFM... but with me this is her best album.… Expand
  22. Manfreak
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    The one we could call LG5, maybe.
    This may have been a very touching change in Gaga's career, but in addition to bringing a cool sound to her discography, she was charged with showing her more advanced vocal ability than Gaga.
    We can praise the album since it is complete in every sense, in what it promises, thematic and lyric. Maybe with a calmer sound than before we showed Gaga. But    The one we could call LG5, maybe.
    This may have been a very touching change in Gaga's career, but in addition to bringing a cool sound to her discography, she was charged with showing her more advanced vocal ability than Gaga.
    We can praise the album since it is complete in every sense, in what it promises, thematic and lyric. Maybe with a calmer sound than before we showed Gaga.
    But still, it has themes like; Come To Mom, Million Reasons, Joanne and Sinner's Pray that enchant the ears. Since everything has its disadvantages and it is that this did not taste the public, because Lady Gaga turned in everything that was, did and demonstrated, which she found to be someone who sold her image, this brought too many problems.    … Expand
  23. Plump
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    Fantastic album, definitely worth the listen. Though it's a new sound for Lady Gaga, it's definitely not out of place. Some of my favorites were Just Another Day, Dancing in Circles, Perfect Illusion, and Angel Down.
  24. dtxphobia
    Jul 9, 2017
    9
    As a Lady Gaga fan, I gotta say that it was impossible for me to hate this album. Joanne's uniqueness makes it a very good album. It has some country, rock, jazz and pop vibes. My top tracks are Perfect Illusion, Dancin' In Circles and John Wayne. Not her best work to date, but its a unique experience that I enjoy very much
  25. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    9
    muy buen album, aunque es Lady Gaga, ya me esperaba algo tan bueno como esto
  26. marin_and
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    After her previous pieces of work, this comes as quite a surprise for Lady Gaga, it showcases a different side of the singer and most definitely focuses on her vocals which are impeccable.
  27. Grindybord
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    Im so impressed with Gagas new album Joanne. I wanted to give it 10/10 but some song does not measure up unfortunately. In this album Gaga manages to move past her extravagant persona and touch on a more emotional level. Its a breath of fresh air coming from her. Mixing pop like song with more calm emotional songs make this album one of her better performances.
  28. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    We wait so long, and we see Gaga's influences in country and music sort of like the 60's and 70's. Surprisingly, the feelings involved are incredible.
  29. clockinthegirls
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    such a good and different album from Gaga, it's always nice to see artists step outside of the box and still be able to deliver.
  30. MrFrench
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    For me, this is my favorite work in Gaga’s discography. The only thing keeping it from being a 10/10 is the existence of “Dancing In Circles,” which I just don’t like. Top Tracks: “Diamond Heart,” “Joanne,” “Perfect Illusion,” “Million Reasons,” “Angel Down,” and “Grigio Girls.” “Diamond Heart” speaks to me because while we aren’t perfect and while we each have our dark moments, whatFor me, this is my favorite work in Gaga’s discography. The only thing keeping it from being a 10/10 is the existence of “Dancing In Circles,” which I just don’t like. Top Tracks: “Diamond Heart,” “Joanne,” “Perfect Illusion,” “Million Reasons,” “Angel Down,” and “Grigio Girls.” “Diamond Heart” speaks to me because while we aren’t perfect and while we each have our dark moments, what doesn’t change is the strength of our heart. “Joanne” makes me want to cry because we can all relate to someone close to us dying. “Perfect Illusion” is about realizing that what you once thought to be the case really wasn’t. “Million Reasons” is about wanting to go, but also wanting to stay given the right reason in a myriad of situations. “Angel Down” is commentary on gun violence and our generation. “Grigio Girls” is a fun song about friends, but also connects her aunt to one of Gaga’s good friends who has since passed away. Love this album.… Expand
  31. Luisslopezz
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Let's talk about Joanne and as in my opinion the best Gaga album because it gives us versatility of sounds and emotions that make you fly, and of course the song Joanne deserves a special mention since it is a ballad that is not well appreciated
  32. victorialiewind
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    This album contains really heartbroken songs, beautiful ballads. But it needs more dance hits that we love from Gaga. And I am so proud of Gaga, that she has this brave to release album like this. She really likes experiments.
  33. Justinscotts
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    not my favorite but still a well done production and vocals. THE SONGWRITING STEALS THE SHOW. million reasons
    A-YO
    john wayne
    diamond heart
    joanne
    dancin in circles perfect illusion
  34. AlistairTun
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    Miss Gaga did a very different album than what we are used to. Joanne, it's a good change for her career it's nice and songs like "Million Reasons" & "Joanne" are powerful. For me isn't her best album but it's really good. Thanks Gaga.
  35. marco641
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In this album Gaga is expressing a lot, every track is unique, but John Wayne, Million Reasons and Perfect Illusion have really shaped these last years of pop music and not only. She is the true queen of Pop. Periodt… Expand
  36. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Un album acustico che mostra una Gaga più intima e autentica.
    Acqua e sapone.
  37. FabioRodrigues
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This album represented growth. Lady GaGa takes her chances with a Country vibe and pulls it of very well, showing once again how versatil she is as an artist.
  38. Santi_rave
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Algo muy personal, gaga baja a tierra con un sonido mucho menos comercial más íntimo, incluso llegó q tocar en bares de EEUU Promocionando el disco ❤️
  39. germanotta28
    Jun 24, 2022
    9
    Albumde guzel olmayan parca neredeyse yok. Gaga'nin butun ic hesaplasmalarini kagida doktugu ve adeta kendisinin 2010'larin basindaki enerjik rockstar personasini yok edip olgun bir temayla izleyicilerin karsisina ciktigi album. Yeri ayridir. Angel Down'un worktapei sanirim bu albumde en cok dinledigim parca. Bu kadinin bagirmasi sarkilarina cok ayri bir hissiyat katiyor.
  40. cspencere
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Joanne is a stylistic change for Gaga, but it often works better than you could even imagine. With a distinct midwest sound, the album marks a new period of Gaga, one that is near and dear to who the real Lady Gaga is.
  41. Wael
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Joanne may not be the best Lady Gaga record, but something about it makes it feel and sound so unique. With her fifth full-length LP, Stefani has completely switched gears, making a blend of a rock and country record, employing the help of several masterminds in those domains (Mark Ronson, Beck, Florence Welch, etc..). It's very apparent that Gaga wanted to make the music she genuinelyJoanne may not be the best Lady Gaga record, but something about it makes it feel and sound so unique. With her fifth full-length LP, Stefani has completely switched gears, making a blend of a rock and country record, employing the help of several masterminds in those domains (Mark Ronson, Beck, Florence Welch, etc..). It's very apparent that Gaga wanted to make the music she genuinely felt like creating. The tracks are personal and authentic. Songs like 'John Wayne' and 'A-YO' and lead-single 'Perfect Illusion' make me want to act like a crazy person under the influence, while others like 'Million Reasons' (which is easily the best song on the album) and 'Angel Down' are very emotionally charged. Another highlight is 'Dancin' in Circles', which is as weird as it is catchy. On the other hand, there are songs that fall short, like 'Hey Girl' (I honestly expected more from the incredible collaboration is that Gaga and Florence) and 'Sinner's Prayer' which sounds monotonous and never quite explods.
    All in all, the record is solid and it's quite a good addition to Lady Gaga's catalog.    … Expand
  42. 0987
    Dec 25, 2016
    8
    Pretty nice album by Gaga. Even though I still miss the old Gaga (with catchy songs like Bad Romance or Telephone or Just Dance etc.), this album is also good. Only song that I don't like is Perfect Illusion. Best songs from this album for me are: Million Reasons and Joanne.
  43. crunchycelery
    Oct 21, 2016
    8
    New Lady Gaga Album, New Lady Gaga. At least that tends to be the sentiment that surrounds each new Gaga release. However, that somewhat implies that at some point (whether it was previously, or whether that be now) Gaga is “inauthentic”. It’s quite obvious that Gaga’s career is indebted to a pastiche of pop cultural vomit, drenched in copious amounts of artifice and layers of spectacle.New Lady Gaga Album, New Lady Gaga. At least that tends to be the sentiment that surrounds each new Gaga release. However, that somewhat implies that at some point (whether it was previously, or whether that be now) Gaga is “inauthentic”. It’s quite obvious that Gaga’s career is indebted to a pastiche of pop cultural vomit, drenched in copious amounts of artifice and layers of spectacle. ARTPOP was very much an illustration of this. Despite the undeserving critical lambast of Joanne’s predecessor I still stand by ARTPOP as Gaga at her most experimental, wild, well produced, textured, and fun.
    In turn this seemingly turned down aesthetic seems to be centering the discussion. To say Joanne is stripped of any aesthetic curation and absent of the gaudy shtick that caked Gaga’s previous efforts is very misleading. Just as its misleading to label this album as “stripped down”.
    The music on Joanne is often tightly layered, fleshy, and even texturally enhanced. Layers of guitars and fuzz dance between each other often on a lot of cuts, underscored often by warble-y synths, plucked bass, and hodgepodged analogue and synthetic beats. Joanne has been criticized for lack of hooks which I can understand. Here it’s not so much the lyrical content that reaches out, and the melodies are less lurching perhaps then on previous Gaga outings, but Joanne isn’t a deal in hooks so much as it is in groove.
    The slink of country stomp “Sinner’s Prayer” and fuzz rock of “John Wayne” have a musical swagger (in the bass particular) that propels the music in a way Gaga hasn’t explored. The 70s piano rock of “Come to Mama”, and 80s electro funk of Florence Welch duet “Hey Girl” are eras from which Gaga has borrowed before, but here their stride is felt right into the bones of the rhythm. The undercurrent of Elton John and Prince are instantly felt upon the first listen of these tracks. This might be aided by vintage fetishist Mark Ronson’s executive co-production. Either way Joanne finds itself sonically resembling a lot of Gaga’s influences in way that they haven’t ever before, while still incorporating a palette of contemporary sounds to keep things somewhat current.
    Gaga doesn’t feel uncomfortable adopting country on aforementioned highlight “Sinner’s Prayer” (who’s sinister guitar lead and stomping drum stroll are immeasurably pleasurable), and piano ballad “Million Reasons”. Fans turned off by these inclusions must’ve forgotten about the string of slight country/piano rock ballads hidden on each of her albums prior (i.e “Speechless”, “You + I”, “Gypsy” etc). Her hearty vibrato and thick lower register never feel out of place bellowing on these country tinged tracks just as they do affectedly breathy over electronic beats and synths.
    Right from the get go Joanne delivers us the girl who grew up on Bruce Springsteen with the bright and leaping rock stomp “Diamond Heart”. “Ayo” combines Motown brass funk with the glitched vocal sampled beats and distorted groove also found on “John Wayne”, in which she pulls of danceable numbers with fuzzy guitars instead of glittery synthesizers.
    The title tack, a beautifully guitar plucked, pseudo folk song, sees Gaga delve into the hurt of her family’s loss of the title’s namesake. Somewhat uplifted with underlying sadness Gaga finds a way to be emotionally resonant in a way she never achieved before.
    The only songs that I really feel leave something to be desired are the Beck assisted, reggae tinged “Dancing in Circles”, and the 80s glam rock of lead single “Perfect Illusion” (a curious pick indeed). The former has been aptly dubbed No Doubt b-roll, with a chorus that would feel at home in the hands of Lana Del Rey. As for “Perfect Illusion”, the somewhat underwritten lyrics (particularly towards the end) divulge in cringe. And despite contribution from Kevin Parker of Tame Impala the song always fizzles at the thought of what it could be.
    The deluxe edition tracks fare better, with the country campfire callout of “Girgio Girls” and the bopping 70s tread of “Just Another Day” following in the footsteps of previous tracks.
    Angel down ends the album on a fine note. Somber and theatrical, Gaga croons over atmospheric strings and synth harps with a subtlety political ally cry over Black Lives Matter and the death of Trayvon Martin.
    Ever since her intense breakthrough, ubiquity, and constant pop cultural dominance, a new Gaga release always comes with its baggage. And as with ARTPOP, Joanne is what is is and isn’t what it isn’t. However, it finds Gaga in a space where she’s exploring a facet of her musical muses that have never rung so resonantly before as they do now.    … Expand
  44. ladygagaaddict1
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    A very different look at Gaga from a more raw perspective, still with plenty of the elements that made Gaga so special in the past.
  45. thematthew
    Oct 27, 2016
    8
    In Joanne, Gaga embarks on a new sound, we could say: in a mixture of genres that influenced his childhood in the main, the Country Music. The magic of it is in fact the essence of all, is an autobiographical album for the most part and that she do this with his raw voice in almost every song, using his biggest influence, mixing raw art itself in the visual era and all human contact thatIn Joanne, Gaga embarks on a new sound, we could say: in a mixture of genres that influenced his childhood in the main, the Country Music. The magic of it is in fact the essence of all, is an autobiographical album for the most part and that she do this with his raw voice in almost every song, using his biggest influence, mixing raw art itself in the visual era and all human contact that she is having with fans this year, makes this album an magnificent thing, very emotional and touching. Gaga deconstructs the taboos was created to the public by herself, the breaking expectations and is presented as it is: a human being. All of this is encompassed in the name 'Joanne', his middle name and the name of his late aunt. Taking perfect illusion which was perhaps a mistake to be on this album (despite being very good), the whole album sounds like a perfect mix, but not a mixture of Artpop, his latest album, a mix of meaning, traveling without disperse. A true solo album and a real singer singer. Very good.… Expand
  46. vic-thesinner
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Joanne is the album the world needed, but maybe nobody asked for it. Many expected an album full of danceable hymns, dark themes, perhaps everyone wanted to hear what Gaga could offer according to the musical style of this year, but it was not. Gaga gave us something much better. This time he did not give us a concept album, each song has its style and history, there are no filler songs.Joanne is the album the world needed, but maybe nobody asked for it. Many expected an album full of danceable hymns, dark themes, perhaps everyone wanted to hear what Gaga could offer according to the musical style of this year, but it was not. Gaga gave us something much better. This time he did not give us a concept album, each song has its style and history, there are no filler songs. Listening to it is very gratifying, it combines the classic with the modern. Joanne's jewels are undoubtedly Come to Mama, Angel Down, Grigio Girls and Hey Girl. Songs that could be singles are Million Reasons, Dancin 'In Circles, John Wayne and A-YO. The album quality is impressive, the collaborations of Lindsey, Ronson and BloodPop are noted.… Expand
  47. Jms161230
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    Whether a casual listener or a “Little Monster,” I would advise the listener to approach “Joanne” as Stefani Germanotta’s first album, rather than Lady Gaga’s fifth. Only once the preconceived notions surrounding the construct of “Gaga” have been eradicated, can a glimpse of the artist herself truly be seen. And the artistry displayed here is truly remarkable. From beginning to end, theWhether a casual listener or a “Little Monster,” I would advise the listener to approach “Joanne” as Stefani Germanotta’s first album, rather than Lady Gaga’s fifth. Only once the preconceived notions surrounding the construct of “Gaga” have been eradicated, can a glimpse of the artist herself truly be seen. And the artistry displayed here is truly remarkable. From beginning to end, the listener will embark on a cohesive, musical journey which is bound together by an authenticity that seems nearly impossible for a pop artist to achieve in this day and age. For Gaga’s longtime fans who might encounter difficulty embracing her newest shift in musical direction, the nearly perfect pop track “Dancin’ In Circles” is highly recommended. Additional highlights of the album include fantastically spunky “John Wayne,” heartbreaking ballad "Million Reasons," and the devastating social commentary “Angel Down.” The highly polarizing "Perfect Illusion" is a raw, tortured track, while “Just Another Day” is a light-hearted, lyrically simplistic track with obvious Beatles' influences, which serves as an impeccable closure to the emotional rollercoaster that is "Joanne."… Expand
  48. Jaz_Grant
    May 30, 2020
    8
    Joanne es sin duda el mejor álbum de Lady Gaga desde el experimental Born This Way.
    Joanne nos muestra una Lady Gaga mucho más madura que en sus trabajos anteriores, con una intensidad vocal increíble y una mezcla estupenda de sonidos. Cada canción tiene un toque especial, distinto pero también sobresale que Lady Gaga aún esta viva, para crear su arte y música muy personal.
    El    Joanne es sin duda el mejor álbum de Lady Gaga desde el experimental Born This Way.
    Joanne nos muestra una Lady Gaga mucho más madura que en sus trabajos anteriores, con una intensidad vocal increíble y una mezcla estupenda de sonidos. Cada canción tiene un toque especial, distinto pero también sobresale que Lady Gaga aún esta viva, para crear su arte y música muy personal.
    El rock/pop/folk/country que trae este álbum está perfectamente mezclado en una avalancha de melodias.
    Lady Gaga se ha arriesgado muchisimo haciendo "Joanne" y esperemos le vaya bien.
    Canciones destacadas: Diamond Heart, A-YO, Joanne, Dancin´ in circles, Hey Girl, Perfect Illusion y Angel Down    … Expand
  49. TheGreatest
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Here is a review of the 5 songs I enjoyed the most on the album:

    5. Dancin in Circles For you fans nostalgic for 2009, Dancin in Circles was made for you. Little sister of LoveGame for its sexual tone and of Alejandro for its latino atmosphere, Dancin in Circles is an infernal track that will keep you awake until the early hours on the dancefloor... or in bed touching yourself. Even    Here is a review of the 5 songs I enjoyed the most on the album:

    5. Dancin in Circles

    For you fans nostalgic for 2009, Dancin in Circles was made for you. Little sister of LoveGame for its sexual tone and of Alejandro for its latino atmosphere, Dancin in Circles is an infernal track that will keep you awake until the early hours on the dancefloor... or in bed touching yourself. Even though Dancin in Circles seems to be related to Gaga's former big hits, Stefani's musical and artistic evolution is undeniably noticeable. Either for its hybrid genre of pop, house and country, or for the raw, fierce vocals she is serving, we recognize Stefani's artistic growth. The message is clear: she is back in a better place than never before!

    4. Come To Mama

    This song is one of the most surprising tracks on Joanne. Come to Mama is a song with jazz and country sonorities that unexpectedly fills your soul with satisfaction and joy. The lyrics are simple and repetitive but relatable, the instrumental track is authentic, reminding us of a time of innocence and simplicity we may not even have been witness of. Come To Mama is a song that showcases Gaga's ability for making great still humble songs. We can see the undeniable impact her Grammy-winning jazz album Cheek to Cheek has had upon her art.

    3. John Wayne

    John Wayne is a furious, transcendent rock song with a crazy, psychotic EDM-like chorus. With John Wayne, Gaga introduces us to the wildest part of her new alter ego Joanne. The song tells Gaga's love story with a bad boy called John Wayne. You may wonder why John Wayne sounds surprisingly similar to the album title track Joanne, at least I do!

    2. Million Reasons

    This song may be the most emotional ballad Stefani has ever released next to Dope or Til It Happens To You. With Million Reasons, Lady Gaga is no longer afraid to show us her most vulnerable self. It is hard to keep oneself from crying when her raw, cracking voice screams and begs for "another reason to stay." The line "But Baby I'm bleeding, bleeding" may be one of the most heartbreaking in Gaga's whole ballads catalogue. Hillary Lindsey's backing vocals are the cherry on top of the cake. In a nutshell, Million Reasons may be Gaga's most moving, earnest and relatable songs she has ever released on an album.

    1. Angel Down

    Angel Down is the title of the wonderful, heavenly, poignant yet tragic song that ends the musical experience of the album. Originally produced by RedOne and finished by Mark Ronson, Angel Down showcases what three music geniuses are capable of when talents are reunited. With Angel Down, Gaga brings us up high in Heaven to tell us a woeful story about humanity. The minimalistic instrumental track and Stefani's melancholic, pure vocals lead us somewhere in outer space to make us think about our human experience. The Work-Tape Deluxe version of the song is the actual demo on which Gaga frees her more chaotic self to express her most inner pains.

    Other worthwhile songs: Diamond Heart, Joanne and Griogio Girls.    … Expand
  50. sc1995
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing on the album is what you'd expect it to be and and that might just be the reason that its so good! Its so obviously country but in the depths of it you will find pop, funk, electro, dance, jazz and soul.… Expand
  51. NostalgiaGeek
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Joanne is the polar opposite of ARTPOP in every way; it's more accessible, more cohesive, more vulnerable. The experimentation isn't as obvious and in-your-face, and it comes through with more genuine moments and thought-provoking themes than its predecessor. Many fans will be turned off by this new direction, but when it comes right down to it, it's still Gaga doing what she loves. IJoanne is the polar opposite of ARTPOP in every way; it's more accessible, more cohesive, more vulnerable. The experimentation isn't as obvious and in-your-face, and it comes through with more genuine moments and thought-provoking themes than its predecessor. Many fans will be turned off by this new direction, but when it comes right down to it, it's still Gaga doing what she loves. I would say Joanne is a grower that might take multiple listens to get accustomed to. Even if you consider it a "bad" Gaga album, it's still leagues better than most stuff that's put out in pop music these days.… Expand
  52. Unused_Apple
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    This album has everything we can wish for. Heart-breaking songs like 'Joanne' and 'Million Reasons', crazy songs like 'Perfect Illusion' and 'John Wayne'. Lady Gaga redefined pop music. This is the best way to start and end your weekend!
  53. BaptisteGC
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    This album is way better than ARTPOP ! Gaga is more mature and so is her music. The Fame (Monster) and Born This Way are amazing but she has to evolve and she's doing it perfectly. I like most of the songs but I think Diamond Heart, Hey Girl, Joanne and Angel Down are my favorite. Gaga's voice is the main priority on the album and I like the "organic" vibe of it (she doesn't have to proveThis album is way better than ARTPOP ! Gaga is more mature and so is her music. The Fame (Monster) and Born This Way are amazing but she has to evolve and she's doing it perfectly. I like most of the songs but I think Diamond Heart, Hey Girl, Joanne and Angel Down are my favorite. Gaga's voice is the main priority on the album and I like the "organic" vibe of it (she doesn't have to prove she can sing after all the mindblowing performances she did but I can't believe people still say she can't sing). I know some fans will complain about the "new Gaga" vs. "old Gaga" but that is useless. She is the same and she proves it again by releasing an album that nobody would have expected a few months ago...… Expand
  54. Pefalcuci
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Lady Gaga sempre nos surpreende. Com Joanne não foi diferente. Com toda certeza foi um álbum coeso, assim como BTW e TFM, mesmo apostando em vários estilos (rock, indie, jazz, country), pode não ter tantos atrativos quanto BTW e não ser um bom pop 'dark' mainstream de TFM, mas tem seus pontos positivos. Um deles é Diamond Heart, uma canção que surpreende com uma pegada rock anos 90 e comLady Gaga sempre nos surpreende. Com Joanne não foi diferente. Com toda certeza foi um álbum coeso, assim como BTW e TFM, mesmo apostando em vários estilos (rock, indie, jazz, country), pode não ter tantos atrativos quanto BTW e não ser um bom pop 'dark' mainstream de TFM, mas tem seus pontos positivos. Um deles é Diamond Heart, uma canção que surpreende com uma pegada rock anos 90 e com um refrão bem elaborado; outro ponto a ser destacado é Joanne, uma balada extremamente simples e por isso tocante. Come to Mama, parecida com um clássico, mostra a forte influência jazz de C2C. Dancin' in Circles, Perfect Illusion e John Wayne podem nos lembrar um pouco da Gaga, super estrela do pop de 2010, mas hoje mais madura e talvez menos interessante ao mainstream. Sinner's Prayer e A-YO com influências country, apesar de ambas serem diferentes, são bem trabalhadas e mostram com certeza que Gaga é boa em arriscar. Grigio Girls, outra canção muita boa, com uma letra emocionante, mostram que a simplicidade pode ser algo bom. Enfim, Joanne foi uma experiência agradável, diferente e madura. Claro que aquela Gaga com refrões poderosos e maravilhosos deixa saudade, mas é importante mudar e arriscar para não cansar (como em ARTPOP, um álbum 'poluído', bagunçado, mas muito mal incompreendido e com várias pérolas). Com certeza, ouvindo a discografia de Gaga, percebemos que Joanne seria um ótimo sucessor natural de BTW, pois é bem semelhante e diferente deste ao mesmo tempo. Talvez se ARTPOP fosse lançado hoje, faria mais buzz, pois o pop passa por uma fase difícil e com certeza faria diferença, mas em 2013, não foi compreendido e então foi deixado de lado. Joanne é muito bom e coeso, bem trabalhado e produzido, mas com certeza não tem aquele brilho e aquela Gaga é algo muito grande, muito excêntrico, muito inesquecível para ser tão bruscamente ser negada agora com Joanne e por isso pode deixar um vazio.… Expand
  55. Henkei
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    Amazing album, amazing lyrics and melodies. The only problem is that she don't know how to pick singles, she picked Perfect Illusion, instead of Hey Girl or Dancin' in Circles. She did it like she did in 2013 with Applause as single.
  56. juanaguilar13
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    Joanne it's a great album but, I'm be waiting more from her, the idea of the album is awesome but she have time for make this album and add more songs like a after records.
  57. dracomalfoe
    Oct 25, 2016
    8
    At first , this album was out my expectation. all people expect something big and bigger than this. But then I realise, LG want to take us to different era. JOANNE is the perfect answer. Each song has different meaning and very deep. There's still pop songs in there, that's more than enough :) I'm totally happy after all because it's LG's artpiece, and we can't deny that she made an albumAt first , this album was out my expectation. all people expect something big and bigger than this. But then I realise, LG want to take us to different era. JOANNE is the perfect answer. Each song has different meaning and very deep. There's still pop songs in there, that's more than enough :) I'm totally happy after all because it's LG's artpiece, and we can't deny that she made an album with something out of our imagination. My favourite are Angel Down, John Wayne, Dancin' In Circle and Girgio Girls. I must say PERFECT ILLUSION was good, but not as first single for this album. LG's vocal in this album is killin' me !!! Congrats LG, totally grammy-worth..… Expand
  58. danher
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    A record inspired by many genres perfectly put together, it's a solid pop album. It's a grower. It feels more organic than her past studio album ARTPOP which was really a mess. Her vocals are outstanding in EVERY SINGLE song and you can actually feel what she's feeling throghout the whole story that this album has to tell. It's not as inspiring and innovating as Born This Way but it'sA record inspired by many genres perfectly put together, it's a solid pop album. It's a grower. It feels more organic than her past studio album ARTPOP which was really a mess. Her vocals are outstanding in EVERY SINGLE song and you can actually feel what she's feeling throghout the whole story that this album has to tell. It's not as inspiring and innovating as Born This Way but it's definitely a step forward for her as an artist.

    The outstanding: Dancin In Circles, Perfect Illusion, Hey Girl, Angel Down    … Expand
  59. MassimoIT
    Nov 2, 2016
    8
    With 'Joanne', Lady Gaga explores a new world, a more sofisticate world than the world of 'Born This Way' or 'Artpop'. 'Joanne' is a grower, as all her other albums. I think it is one of the most powerful and soulful LP of the year. Anyway I don't want to give the maximum ammount of points, but 'Joanne' is a very good album. It's going to be on repeat for a lot of time.
  60. Edduardo20
    Feb 15, 2017
    8
    It is by far one of the best albums of 2016 in regards to Pop music. It is true that the album presents some problems of rhythm but it is not a big problem as in other productions. No doubt Gaga when she wants to give us something very personal is able to achieve it, although I would have liked it to be totally a personal album because in some songs you feel read between the lines "I justIt is by far one of the best albums of 2016 in regards to Pop music. It is true that the album presents some problems of rhythm but it is not a big problem as in other productions. No doubt Gaga when she wants to give us something very personal is able to achieve it, although I would have liked it to be totally a personal album because in some songs you feel read between the lines "I just wrote them for my fans" (Diamond Heart, John Wayne, Dacing in Circles) and definitely "Angel Down" should be more recognized.

    The best: A-Yo, Million Reason, Sinner's Preayers, Come To Mama, Hey Girl, Angel Down

    The Good: John Wayne, Dancing In Circles, Perfect Illusion, Grigio Girls

    The regular; Joanne, Just Another Day

    The Bad: Diamond Heart Collapse    … Expand
  61. Adrian14502
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    Lady Gaga hace su esperado regreso tras tres años de ausencia musical como solista con un álbum quizá totalmente diferente a lo que todos esperaban. Luego de un declive tanto musical como en ventas con ARTPOP y de probar nuevos rumbos junto a Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga vuelve con Joanne, un álbum pop y folk con vibras country, un giro de imagen radical para la cantante, y esto no es nadaLady Gaga hace su esperado regreso tras tres años de ausencia musical como solista con un álbum quizá totalmente diferente a lo que todos esperaban. Luego de un declive tanto musical como en ventas con ARTPOP y de probar nuevos rumbos junto a Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga vuelve con Joanne, un álbum pop y folk con vibras country, un giro de imagen radical para la cantante, y esto no es nada malo. A palabras de la propia cantante, su álbum es inspirado por su fallecida tía, a quien a visto proyectada en sí misma. En Joanne, Germanotta se siente más pura y sincera que nunca, haciendo gala de su rango vocal. Ella prueba géneros y estilos en donde hasta la fecha no había incursionado, y suena realmente bien en ellos. El álbum en su mayoría suena folk, country, probando pop rock e inclusive vibras reggae. Líricamente es un álbum sincero, se siente una Gaga profunda y reveladora, hablando de feminismo, amor e inclusive temas sociales, su voz es más potente y desgarradora que nunca, y es que lo que hace a Joanne un buen álbum es el fácil desenvolvimiento de Gaga en cada tema, ella transmite sus emociones a través de cada tema. ''Million Reasons'' es una gran muestra de eso, además de ser uno de los mejores singles del año, la canción es de los momentos más importantes de Joanne, una gran balada pop; pero sin duda el mejor momento del álbum llega con ''Come to Mama'', que es por mucho la mejor del álbum, una magnífica letra acompañada de una instrumentación de los 60's, en el tema participa Father John Misty como co-escritor y productor. Eso sí, el álbum tiene momentos no tan buenos, en donde resaltan ''A-YO'' y ''Dancin' in Circles'', siendo las más comerciales del álbum, así como las peores del álbum. Punto importante también es la pista feminista ''Hey Girl'' a dueto con Florence Welch de Florence and the Machine, un dueto con vibras a Elton john. Lo que no hace a Joanne un álbum casi perfecto, además de sus puntos débiles, es que algunas canciones se sienten medio hechas como es el caso de ''Perfect Illusion'', la cual puede llegar a ser irritante en sus últimos segundos. En general, Joanne es el álbum que Gaga necesitaba para reencontrarse a si misma, y es el mejor camino que pudo tomar. Su mejor álbum hasta la fecha.

    Mejor track: Come to Mama
    Peor track: A-YO    … Expand
  62. joaofelin
    Jul 13, 2017
    8
    Diamond Heart - 10

    A-yo - 8

    Joanne - 7

    John Wayne - 9

    Dancin' in Circles - 9

    Perfect Illusion - 9

    Million Reasons - 7
    Sinner's Prayer - 
8
    Come to Mama - 
7
    Hey Girl - 
7
    Angel Down - 9

    score: 8,1
  63. Musi
    May 13, 2017
    8
    I didn't like gagas other albums but this one was different. tracks like 'Joanne', 'hey girl', 'million reasons' really lifted this album for me. the only reason i didn't give it a 10 was because of 'dancin in circles' and 'prefect illusion' which seemed very subpar but other than that great album.
  64. ultimatemusic
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Well the first question I guess a lot of people are asking is, is Lady Gaga actually over? Like **** is she. This album has proved to those non believers who didn’t know that Gaga is constantly shifting as an artist. The one thing you can always count on with Lady Gaga, as we’ve always done, is thinking out of the box. She’s never typical with the type of music that she releases with everyWell the first question I guess a lot of people are asking is, is Lady Gaga actually over? Like **** is she. This album has proved to those non believers who didn’t know that Gaga is constantly shifting as an artist. The one thing you can always count on with Lady Gaga, as we’ve always done, is thinking out of the box. She’s never typical with the type of music that she releases with every album. Every album sounds different, has a different message, a different look, which is why Gaga will always be the most truthful, most artistic and most honest musician today.

    A lot of people, well, a lot of those on Twitter (other fanbases) will say that because she isn’t constantly hitting the #1 spot, or she isn;t outselling the last record that “no one’s interested in her anymore” and in all honesty, it’s the biggest load of **** ever. People still talk about Lady Gaga, people still love to listen to her music. Just because she isn’t releasing generic dance recycled trash once every month doesn’t mean she’s not relevant. In fact, if anything it makes her one of the most relevant artists is the industry and that’s why she will always be remembered. Not just for the costumes, not just for the music, not just for what she stands for, but for her legacy. How she never changed for anyone. She hasn’t been let into this industry where artists don’t have a lot of say in what they’re performing or releasing. She does what she believes in, and that’s why she works with the icons. That’s why she is, an icon. This album proves it.

    In terms of the album, the album is just fantastic. Of course it is. It’s a complete game changer, not only her her and the fans, but also for other artists. The country influence has really worked with this album, and again, Lady Gaga has managed to release an A+ album with some remarkable songs. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it’d done.    … Expand
  65. alexcatratbat
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    Most of the songs feel honest, authentic. However some like A-YO, John Wayne have good ryhtms but the lyrics are meh. The best ones are: Diamond Heart, Million Reasons, Hey Girl and Angel Down. It´s not the dance-club album but still Gaga, well done!
  66. Charis
    Oct 6, 2017
    8
    Her vocals are raw and powerful and they communicate a lot of emotion throughout the album. Her vibrato shines during Million Reasons. Her dance more pop songs are not "big" hits like her previous works but that doesnt mean that they lack from quallity. Many powerful songs like Joanne, Angel Down, Grigio Girls and Come To Mama.
  67. jeanvaljean
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    Beautiful soul and mind of pop culture, Lady Gaga provide again and she don't dissapoint. This time she made feel in love with the country side of her rich and colorful persona. Best positive aspects of album are very personal vibe, beautifull songs in their lyric and melody plus feeling of musical adultness of Stefani. Not many think's wrong maybe a few lazy lyrics and personally...I'mBeautiful soul and mind of pop culture, Lady Gaga provide again and she don't dissapoint. This time she made feel in love with the country side of her rich and colorful persona. Best positive aspects of album are very personal vibe, beautifull songs in their lyric and melody plus feeling of musical adultness of Stefani. Not many think's wrong maybe a few lazy lyrics and personally...I'm not a huge fan of Million Reasons. But still very good in general.… Expand
  68. MRayOfLight
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    I liked that Gaga stopped doing the generic pop that she made since "The Fame" to make an album where she was finally herself.Despite having bad songs like "Perfect Illusion", there are very nice songs like Joanne, Millon Reasons and Angel Down
  69. Tryxdar
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    Este álbum es la razón por la que Lady Gaga ha recuperado el amor del público general. Joanne es un álbum influenciado por el rock y el country, mayoritariamente, pasado por un filtro pop que le queda muy bien.

    No es un misterio que la capacidad vocal de Gaga ha mejorado, y lo demuestra, especialmente, en temas como Angel Down (Work Tape), Perfect Illusion o Million Reasons. Las    Este álbum es la razón por la que Lady Gaga ha recuperado el amor del público general. Joanne es un álbum influenciado por el rock y el country, mayoritariamente, pasado por un filtro pop que le queda muy bien.

    No es un misterio que la capacidad vocal de Gaga ha mejorado, y lo demuestra, especialmente, en temas como Angel Down (Work Tape), Perfect Illusion o Million Reasons.

    Las letras que encontramos en las canciones de este álbum son muy buenas, unas de las mejores en su carrera.

    Este álbum hizo que apreciara mucho más los géneros rock y country. Enhorabuena por otro gran álbum, Lady Gaga!    … Expand
  70. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Even though Folk/Country is not my style, this album is amazing. It has good lyrics and some brilliant songs like Sinner's Prayer and Angel Down. There are some missed shots like Perfect Illusion.
  71. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    A very changed Gaga! And I personally admire that. This subtle side of her is really good, and I really wished that she just stayed in this version.
  72. Serchvaz
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    It is a great country album, this album showed a little bit of gaga's Stefani side, the songs can make you happy or sad. A very good album, but I do not feel like the gaga's style. she's more like a pop_electro star. but anyways, I loved this album and possibly you will too. All the songs are beautiful.
  73. MrX1998
    Jun 23, 2019
    8
    Extreme emotional album, love this idea, adore this era. Gaga’s voice is the one of the most amazing things in this **** world.
  74. greedybadidea
    May 25, 2020
    8
    Lady Gaga switches to country-pop for her fourth studio album 'Joanne'. The main thing that resonates on this album is the songwriting perfection that Gaga provides. Her vocals are also very genuine and sweet to hear even on the stronger produced tracks. The main issue with the album is some production doesn't click and there are a few pacing issues on some songs. Other than that, thereLady Gaga switches to country-pop for her fourth studio album 'Joanne'. The main thing that resonates on this album is the songwriting perfection that Gaga provides. Her vocals are also very genuine and sweet to hear even on the stronger produced tracks. The main issue with the album is some production doesn't click and there are a few pacing issues on some songs. Other than that, there should be nothing to turn you away from listening to this pretty piece of art.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Come to Mama
    2. Million Reasons
    3. Diamond Heart
    4. Joanne
    5. Perfect Illusion
    6. John Wayne
    7. Hey Girl (feat. Florence Welch)
    8. Angel Down
    9. Dancin' in Circles
    10. Just Another Day
    11. Sinner's Prayer
    12. A-YO
    13. Grigio Girls    … Expand
  75. joel_tdl
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    En Joanne, Lady Gaga nos da un vistazo a su parte más personal, con letras más maduras que en sus grabaciones anteriores y sonidos que permiten escuchar su voz de forma más natural en lugar de sobreexplotar los beats electro-dance como en sus primeros trabajos.

    Joanne es un Álbum natural y personal en un mar de discos EDM.
  76. arianagrande626
    May 9, 2021
    8
    Joanne was not a dissapointing album, it's amazing. An artist can't sing the same genre at all times their career. It was different but nice.
  77. canoeingrox
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    'John Wayne' offers a small glimpse of good music on Joanne. The rest of the album is disappointingly mediocre. If she were any other artist, I would not have even heard past the third track 'Joanne'.
  78. savioeu
    Oct 24, 2016
    7
    Only really faithful little monsters will like this for real. Her shift to dance-club anthems to "back to basics" will disappoint the general pop music fan, occasional Gaga fan. However, once you listen to it, specially tracks Grigio Girls, Perfect Illusion and Dancin' in Circles, you realize it is, indeed, a pop record. Not they way we expected, but still, a pop record. Better get used toOnly really faithful little monsters will like this for real. Her shift to dance-club anthems to "back to basics" will disappoint the general pop music fan, occasional Gaga fan. However, once you listen to it, specially tracks Grigio Girls, Perfect Illusion and Dancin' in Circles, you realize it is, indeed, a pop record. Not they way we expected, but still, a pop record. Better get used to the new era if you wanna keep being a Gaga fan. You never know what might come next, right?… Expand
  79. TrentRey
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    Lady Gaga returns with another album. This album has some great beats but overall it feels like a step-down from her previous album, Artpop. The song writing are okay, with the exception of three songs.

    The best songs on this album are Hey Girl, Million Reasons and A-yo. Those songs are better than any other songs on her previous project. The album does have some really great songs but    Lady Gaga returns with another album. This album has some great beats but overall it feels like a step-down from her previous album, Artpop. The song writing are okay, with the exception of three songs.

    The best songs on this album are Hey Girl, Million Reasons and A-yo. Those songs are better than any other songs on her previous project. The album does have some really great songs but also some really mediocre songs. Perfect Illusion is probably her worst single, but, it's still isn't a bad song. This album kind of feels like it is unfinished.

    Overall, the album is still a good album to listen to. It isn't a top 10 album of the year, but some of the songs on this album such as A-yo is one of the best songs of the year.    … Expand
  80. rebeligado
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    Surpreendentemente diferente do que se espera de Lady Gaga, com músicas na vibe dos anos 60/70 e influência country. as incriveis faixas são Jonh Wayne, Angel Down e Come To Mama.

    AYO, Dancin' In Circles, Diamond Heart e Grigio girl minhas favoritas.
  81. spongeswift
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    Joanne is one of the best pop/country albums since Taylor Swift's Red. The production was overall great, the lyrics were ok but the vocals were amazing. Perfect Illusion was not a good entrance to the album. It was pure pop with some instruments. The radio hated it, the gp didn't care for it and the fans were overall disappointed. But then the album came out and everything changed. ThereJoanne is one of the best pop/country albums since Taylor Swift's Red. The production was overall great, the lyrics were ok but the vocals were amazing. Perfect Illusion was not a good entrance to the album. It was pure pop with some instruments. The radio hated it, the gp didn't care for it and the fans were overall disappointed. But then the album came out and everything changed. There were pop songs even some more country/rock ones. Now there are flaws on the album for sure but overall it's a fun pop/country/rock album.… Expand
  82. sonofrice
    Oct 24, 2016
    7
    One of the biggest trends in pop music is big stars releasing "personal", "authentic" albums with more stripped-back production and less club-ready dance songs. Everything points to this album being that for Lady Gaga, and it works surprisingly well. I'm not interested in debating the authenticity of the album, but as someone who has always liked Gaga's voice though never much of herOne of the biggest trends in pop music is big stars releasing "personal", "authentic" albums with more stripped-back production and less club-ready dance songs. Everything points to this album being that for Lady Gaga, and it works surprisingly well. I'm not interested in debating the authenticity of the album, but as someone who has always liked Gaga's voice though never much of her music, I think this is a really solid album. It definitely has a strong country/Americana influence, and she has the rawness in her voice to sell that. It isn't perfect, but it's a huge step in the right direction after the messy ARTPOP.… Expand
  83. Divergente
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    En definitiva no es su mejor trabajo, PERO, es mejor que Artpop. Mis favoritas son John Wayne y Come to mama, Sinner's prayer y Hey girl con Florence Welch.
  84. ahmedimran
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    Joanne, it does not seem like a LADY GAGA album but infact just another regular album released this year. After Artpop flopped Gaga should have gone back to her old roots to avoid such flops and since the emergence of new artists this industry is just getting difficult to stay relevant in. Although Gaga showcased some good vocals on the album; Dancing in Circle, Ayo and John Wayne are theJoanne, it does not seem like a LADY GAGA album but infact just another regular album released this year. After Artpop flopped Gaga should have gone back to her old roots to avoid such flops and since the emergence of new artists this industry is just getting difficult to stay relevant in. Although Gaga showcased some good vocals on the album; Dancing in Circle, Ayo and John Wayne are the only good songs on the album. The rest is just too boring especially for Gaga fans who are used to more explicit and dance songs. Joanne is a good effort but not a 3 year wait for this. It is also like Madonna meets Adele for this album (which isnt a good combination). However the album is quite average, it is not a very strong contender at the Grammys, but the only nod it can get is for Best Pop Vocal album although its hardly pop… Expand
  85. LeBob
    Oct 24, 2016
    7
    A nice come-back and a good artistic evolution. LG needed a change from her over-the-top career as it has been so far. I approve and applaude her decision.
  86. Gretusca
    Jun 11, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor dela até agora desde o Born This Way...Uma era com músicas mais analógicas e uma mudança de imagem representa tudo o que ela necessitava depois do desastre do ARTPOP.

    Após 8 anos de sua chegada ao núcleo da música pop em sua fase imperial, aqui Lady Gaga se despe de toda sua excentricidade e traz um álbum com sua voz crua e com influência de gêneros Folk/Country.

    Apesar de não atender ao desejo de muitos fãs com o Dance-Pop, o lançamento de Joanne parece um passo importante na sua carreira, já que a cantora mira em outra direção além de seu passado. As letras algumas vezes autobiográficas como em "Diamond Heart", "Million Reasons" e "Perfect Illusion".

    Além disso o álbum faz uma linda homenagem à sua tia falecida de nome na faixa folk "Joanne", razão pela qual a artista leva esse nome de batismo. Uma homenagem para sua amiga Sonja também aparece em outra faixa folk "Grigio Girls".

    Já em outras há o teor político como na faixa "Come To Mama" envolvida por um saxofone de início ao fim, a faixa feminista que relata no conteúdo lírico a sororidade entre as mulheres e conta com a parceria de Florence Welch, "Hey Girl", segue com a sonoridade de "Benny and The Jets" de Elton John. Por fim o álbum é fechado com uma balada emocionante em homenagem a Trayvon Martin, uma criança negra vítima da truculência de um segurança e dá um panorama sobre as tensões raciais nos Estados Unidos atualmente.    … Expand
  87. JadenCarter
    Jun 29, 2017
    7
    This is what she's all about.
    I wish people would realise that this album is just as real and authentic as her past albums. If you want to complain that she's changing, well she is. That's what she is all about. Her style has changed in every single album and that is what art is. Art is change. Don't beat her up because she isn't the same as she was in Artpop or The Fame. You all would be    This is what she's all about.
    I wish people would realise that this album is just as real and authentic as her past albums. If you want to complain that she's changing, well she is. That's what she is all about. Her style has changed in every single album and that is what art is. Art is change. Don't beat her up because she isn't the same as she was in Artpop or The Fame. You all would be so bored of her if she was STILL making the same EXACT music all the time. Just enjoy the music. If you don't like it, that's your loss I guess. Just move on to something else then!    … Expand
  88. lezecchin
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    Musicalmente falando, isto é, em termos de diversidade de gêneros, o disco tem bastante a oferecer. É nítida a influência do country e do folk em várias canções. No entanto, do ponto de vista poético (letras das músicas), o disco deixa a desejar. Joanne carece de um fio condutor que dê mais coesão ao disco. Ainda assim está muito acima de seu antecessor ArtPop.
  89. Juan12353
    Oct 29, 2016
    7
    El album es bueno, si, pero llega un momento en el que te empieza a aburrir y las canciones no te gusta, y a pesar de que tiene temas demasiado buenos, es uno de los peores albumes de gaga
  90. LipeFireworks
    Feb 13, 2017
    7
    Amei, eu nao sou muito fã da gaga mas o album é realmente muito bom, adorei essa nova era dela, ela esta muito mais limpa no quesito imagem, esta de parabens
  91. GodneySpearsus
    Oct 21, 2016
    7
    This album is just horrible. Gaga sells an image "pure" without "pretense" but ends up being her worst attempt as a musician. The concept is just unbearable and the music nowhere near to amazing.
  92. Michelx
    Oct 23, 2016
    7
    O álbum possui fortes influências do 'Country' e 'Folk', um estilo que não me atrai em nada. Mas, o álbum não é ruim, pelo contrário, o álbum soa forte e mostra que, a Lady Gaga busca emancipação artística e pessoal.

    "Diamond Heart" abre bem o álbum, com vocais excelentes, mas, perdem a força em alguns momentos. A letra, algumas vezes, soa contraditória. Pois, Lady Gaga não precisava    O álbum possui fortes influências do 'Country' e 'Folk', um estilo que não me atrai em nada. Mas, o álbum não é ruim, pelo contrário, o álbum soa forte e mostra que, a Lady Gaga busca emancipação artística e pessoal.

    "Diamond Heart" abre bem o álbum, com vocais excelentes, mas, perdem a força em alguns momentos. A letra, algumas vezes, soa contraditória. Pois, Lady Gaga não precisava ser uma dançarina de boate pra ter estadia. Ela tivera uma família que podia lhe dar assistência. Mas, ela aborda pontos interessantes, ainda mais sobre o estupro que sofreu — " Um c*zão me quebrou/Destruiu minha inocência". Começam os acordes de "A-YO", uma música que soa forçada pela sua letra, com ela querendo pagar de "hipster fumante", sendo que ela já fizera isso com "Mary Jane Holland", em "ARTPOP"; e a produção ficou maravilhosa, só que, num conjunto, não me apetece.

    Chegamos a faixa título, "Joanne", que eleva a voz da Gaga, mas, não mantém os primeiros segundos. A Gaga clama amor através da composição! É uma letra poética. Mas a emoção sufoca a voz da Gaga em alguns momentos. "Joanne" é uma calmaria depois da agitação. "John Wayne" é uma pronuncia mais lenta de "Joanne". A Gaga saca dessas coisas, não? Sim! Essa música é a mais sacana do álbum, acredito eu. Lady Gaga ironiza os homens que tentam usar mulheres, mas, na verdade, estão sendo usados; vai ter objetificação de homem, sim!

    A minha segunda favorita do álbum, "Dancin' In Circles". É uma "So Hapy I Could Die" mais animada, menos inocente, mais adulta, menos 'autotunada'. Amo esse som porque Lady Gaga eleva sua personalidade: Ela não precisa de homem pra sentir-se bem. Transição para "Perfect Illusion"; e Lady Gaga complementa e pegada de "Dancin' In Circles" (?) com um desfecho. Não sabemos, na verdade. A Lady Gaga diz "que a música fala além de um relacionamento". Então, é uma música com uma letra subjetiva, livre de autotune. Quem gostou bate palma, quem não gostou, paciência.

    Odiei a brusca mudança para "Million Reasons"! A ordem, nesse caso, altera o resultado dos fatores. Parece que, faltou uma música entre essas, ficou vago. Mas a Gaga já fez isso antes em "The Fame/The Fame Monster", "Born This Way" e "ARTPOP". Essa música é a melhor dela em anos — a balada mais completa até aqui, amore.

    "Sinner's Prayer" não me agradou, em nada, talvez, a letra. Mas, quem gosta, curte o som. Sirva-se! A música não é ruim somente por que não me agradou. Assim como "Sinne'rs Prayer", "Come To Mama" não me agradou, talvez, a letra. É como se fosse um remake sonoro de alguma música de um clássico teatral.

    Não vou mentir, "Hey Girl" é estranha demais pra não amar. A letra, as vozes, os arranjos... O conjunto é forte demais! Florence e Lady Gaga soam indestrutíveis juntas. Fora que, Lady Gaga colocou muito sua mão nessa produção. Precisamos fechar os olhos e ouvir essa canção. Ela é alma do álbum, assim como Lady Gaga deu alma para "Born This Way" com "Highway Unicorn (RTL)" também. Todo álbum da Lady Gaga tem sua alma, e "Hey Girl" é isso!

    Uma oração em forma de música, com vocais exageradamente emotivos (que sufocaram tudo de bom que a música poderia ter), "Angel Down" fecham o álbum. Lady Gaga não precisava exagerar na interpretação dessa canção. É aquele ditado: "Às vezes, menos é mais"; e seguimos com isso. Não fechou bem o álbum bem como fizera com "Applause" em "ARTPOP", por exemplo.

    Sabemos que, Lady Gaga não quer repetir o que fez. Ela é um ser iniciativo, criativo e mutável. Explosão humana que anseia despertar curiosidade para o novo. "Joanne" é um álbum bom, com vocais excelentes e sonoramente autêntico. Mas, que possuem deslizes que, infelizmente, precisamos salientar.

    Bem vindo, "Joanne"!    … Expand
  93. OznR
    Oct 23, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the triumph in the musical production may be uncertain, "Joanne" is an album that needed to be spit out to the public as a relief; liberation of hedonism caused for her past albums?… Expand
  94. samwich21
    Jun 8, 2017
    7
    Gaga is known for her crooning and killer vocals. However, "Joanne" gives Gaga a weak platform for presentation. "Joanne" isn't Gaga's worst output, but it just doesn't stand on the level of "The Fame" or "The Fame Monster." "Million Reasons" is the clear standout track. Gaga's vocals soar and crack and croon and captivate. "Perfect Illusion" is actually another standout for me, despiteGaga is known for her crooning and killer vocals. However, "Joanne" gives Gaga a weak platform for presentation. "Joanne" isn't Gaga's worst output, but it just doesn't stand on the level of "The Fame" or "The Fame Monster." "Million Reasons" is the clear standout track. Gaga's vocals soar and crack and croon and captivate. "Perfect Illusion" is actually another standout for me, despite its mixed critical reviews. Illusion showcases what Gaga does best: belt her heart out. I'm not sure how I feel on Ronson's production, but I do appreciate the retro input of Bloodpop. Standout tracks are A-Yo, Million Reasons, Perfect Illusion, John Wayne & Sinner's Prayer.… Expand
  95. LemonadeJoe
    Jan 4, 2017
    7
    New music from Gaga is very ambiguous. Tracks "John Wayne", "Diamond Heart" and "Perfect Illusion" made a great impression. But the rest of the tracks are very "raw"
  96. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    Joanne never reveals much of a narrative or stylistic through-line, and even her brief dips into indie-rock--her collaborations with Father John Misty on “Sinner’s Prayer” and “Come to Mama” (Misty is also credited as a writer on Beyonce’s Lemonade), and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker on “Perfect Illusion” (Rihanna covered Parker’s “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” on Anti)--feel familiar.Joanne never reveals much of a narrative or stylistic through-line, and even her brief dips into indie-rock--her collaborations with Father John Misty on “Sinner’s Prayer” and “Come to Mama” (Misty is also credited as a writer on Beyonce’s Lemonade), and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker on “Perfect Illusion” (Rihanna covered Parker’s “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” on Anti)--feel familiar.
  97. Mononoke
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    The album has all of its perfect songs but I don't know if the country folk genre was a good choice for the moment coming from an aggressive pop.
  98. viniciuspotrich
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Em Joanne, Lady Gaga mostra um lado diferente do que já havia explorado em trabalhos anteriores. A artista consegue impressionar com sua nova proposta, embora se perca em alguns momentos.
  99. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    a mucha gente no le gustó este álbum porque no sonaba igual que sus anteriores álbumes, al ser más acústico y country la gente prácticamente perdió la cabeza. el álbum es realmente bueno, la temática que aborda, acerca de temas y experiencias personales que gaga tuvo en su adolescencia y adultez hace que este álbum sea valioso. mis canciones favoritas son john wayne, sinners prayer ya mucha gente no le gustó este álbum porque no sonaba igual que sus anteriores álbumes, al ser más acústico y country la gente prácticamente perdió la cabeza. el álbum es realmente bueno, la temática que aborda, acerca de temas y experiencias personales que gaga tuvo en su adolescencia y adultez hace que este álbum sea valioso. mis canciones favoritas son john wayne, sinners prayer y perfect illusion… Expand
  100. lvcxsz
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Even though this is the least Gaga record to date, there's still an underlying creativity and artistry that shines through, just like every album before. More laid back and trance-inducing than her other albums, Lady Gaga strips back her pop-star persona to show a more vulnerable side of herself; channeling the essence of her dead aunt, Joanne, who she is partially named after, Gaga provesEven though this is the least Gaga record to date, there's still an underlying creativity and artistry that shines through, just like every album before. More laid back and trance-inducing than her other albums, Lady Gaga strips back her pop-star persona to show a more vulnerable side of herself; channeling the essence of her dead aunt, Joanne, who she is partially named after, Gaga proves that she's not just a crazy pop star, but she's a well-rounded versatile artist who can tackle any genre and make it her own. Joanne is an album full of thought-provoking yet flawed tracks that come together to tell a story of mental journeys and self-discovery. Once again, even in her artistic lows, she still comes out on top.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 15, 2016
    60
    Flawed though it is, this brave and canny album hits the reset button and buys her a future. [Jan 2017, p.105]
  2. The Quietus
    Nov 11, 2016
    60
    Unfortunately, therein lies the biggest problem with Joanne: for every time that Gaga seemingly breaks free of her shackles and embraces something more “real,” she quickly scuttles back into her comfort zone and hides behind glistening production. This probably isn’t quite the sound of the real Stefani Germanotta, but if you squint hard enough there’s a semblance of a real person in amongst the pop haze.
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  3. Clash Music
    Nov 9, 2016
    70
    Joanne is certainly not the all-conquering opus it was intended to be and will prove divisive, but it remains a daring and exciting record, delivered from one of modern pop’s most unique and singular voices.
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