Joanne
by Lady Gaga
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 3658 Ratings

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  1. cruzer_wayne
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    A breath of fresh air! Something that's not on the radio, give it a try and I'm sure you'll love it too! Catchy hooks, memorable melodies, exploding in emotions, and surprisingly simpler lyrics but still the Gaga is there.
  2. shutterwhimsy
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Really different from anything else on mainstream radio right now. Love the songs and love her voice. My favorite songs are "Diamond Heart" and "Sinner's Prayer"...
  3. Dametal
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    One of the best Lady Gaga albums so far. The raw vocals on this album are just incredible and like nothing else out there. This album has be dancing in circles like its a perfect illusion, A-YO!
  4. abyss16
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Gaga's return to the commercial market proves to be her most provocative body of work yet! Primarily manifested through diverse sense of fashion, Gaga has finally placed more of an emphasis on creating a diverse collection of songs as opposed to aesthetic.
  5. juicyjuicy
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    I had very high expectations for her first album in 3 years, especially since ARTPOP failed to impress the critics and general public. Lady Gaga keeps getting better with every reinvention and revamping every album era. She had a clear musical direction this album and it's safe to say that it's the most cohesive-sounding album to date. There is not a single song I don't like on Joanne.I had very high expectations for her first album in 3 years, especially since ARTPOP failed to impress the critics and general public. Lady Gaga keeps getting better with every reinvention and revamping every album era. She had a clear musical direction this album and it's safe to say that it's the most cohesive-sounding album to date. There is not a single song I don't like on Joanne.

    This new musical direction seems to be a culmination of everything Gaga has done throughout the years, while keeping a cool, folk rock sound consistent throughout the album. The production value and writing on this album is probably her best yet. Mark Ronson and team worked very well with her.

    Hoping people give this album a chance! It really is so amazing.    … Expand
  6. lindah
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Lady Gaga's new album, while it's heart is at pop, has influences of rock, country, dance and folk. What's notable is the also the huge range of emotions that arise while listening this album. Her vocals really shine on this record!
    Album has very powerful songs that will become fan favourites, if not singles. Diamond Heart is a great opener track, that tells a survival story of a young    Lady Gaga's new album, while it's heart is at pop, has influences of rock, country, dance and folk. What's notable is the also the huge range of emotions that arise while listening this album. Her vocals really shine on this record!
    Album has very powerful songs that will become fan favourites, if not singles. Diamond Heart is a great opener track, that tells a survival story of a young Gaga, dancing on a club, hoping of a better future. Dancing in circles is classic Gaga song, I'd also consider John Wayne one.
    From a storytelling point of view, Sinner's prayer with it's folk-touch should be appreciated more than I've read from reviews. Million Reasons with it's country vibe is also surprisingly fitting for Gaga. Hey Girl is a beautiful song about women not pitting each other against each other.
    The title track, Joanne, is a heartbreaking song relying on acoustic guitars. It's extremely relatable for a person who has lost a loved one, and makes you cry. Angel Down serves as a commentary to society, has our young courage faded and are we lost in the age of the social as Gaga sings?
    In general I cannot find flaws on this album, I'd maybe tweak the tracklist a bit but that's it mainly. I'd also add Just Another Day to standard tracklist, it reminds me so much of the Beatles!
    Definitely worth listening, either you were a fan or not.    … Expand
  7. AndersonVianna
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Em seu novo álbum Lady Gaga mais uma vez nos surpreende com um trabalho maduro, recheado de influências de música soul, funk, R & b, soul, jazz, rock e folk, com um alto nível de colaborações e impecável dueto com florence welch. Talvez este seja o mais completo e bem gravado álbum do artista e nos dá a certeza de que um grande lote de reinvenção e renovação ainda será visto por nósEm seu novo álbum Lady Gaga mais uma vez nos surpreende com um trabalho maduro, recheado de influências de música soul, funk, R & b, soul, jazz, rock e folk, com um alto nível de colaborações e impecável dueto com florence welch. Talvez este seja o mais completo e bem gravado álbum do artista e nos dá a certeza de que um grande lote de reinvenção e renovação ainda será visto por nós quando se trata de Lady Gaga.… Expand
  8. larrydeckson
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Great album, great sound! She's incredible! Best songs are: Come to Mama, Joanne, Grigio Girls, Just Another Day, Perfect Illusion and Million Reasons!
  9. iCpro
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This is very different from Gaga's previous work, yet still holds up to the high standard she set for herself. This album has something for everyone, from club bangers Diamond Heart and Dancing In Circles, to heart Wrenching Ballads Million Reasons and Angel Down. Standout tracks include Hey Girl, a 70's inspired funk-pop song with an amazing beat and featuring Florence Welch, and theThis is very different from Gaga's previous work, yet still holds up to the high standard she set for herself. This album has something for everyone, from club bangers Diamond Heart and Dancing In Circles, to heart Wrenching Ballads Million Reasons and Angel Down. Standout tracks include Hey Girl, a 70's inspired funk-pop song with an amazing beat and featuring Florence Welch, and the title track Joanne, which highlights Gaga's emotive and raw vocals which can be heard throughout the album. Overall the album has a country vibe, with hints of rock and jazz here and there. I would highly recommend this album to everyone.… Expand
  10. b02704087
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    I am happy she's finally being herself in this era. All the music, lyrics and her voice in this album are all her true feelings, which bring us to her real heart. This is what artists do, they don't just sing or make songs to let you dance & shake your heads, but they deliver their feelings and faith in their works.
  11. HausOfMark
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    "Wow......ok, so I did not expect that. I saw the reviews and thought this was gonna be pretty mediocre but there's something so fresh and different about this. Like, I'm sorry, but this woman could've hired loads of writers to make her loads of hit current singles and instead she does this? Balls. She has balls. I like balls. That's exactly why the album is a hit. Seriously, she could"Wow......ok, so I did not expect that. I saw the reviews and thought this was gonna be pretty mediocre but there's something so fresh and different about this. Like, I'm sorry, but this woman could've hired loads of writers to make her loads of hit current singles and instead she does this? Balls. She has balls. I like balls. That's exactly why the album is a hit. Seriously, she could have enlisted Major Lazer and The Chainsmokers and made a fun but forgettable album that sounds like every other thing on top 40 right now. It would've meant an easy #1 album but Gaga doesn't follow trends, she makes them." -Reddit User on "Joanne". Truly an amazing album.… Expand
  12. Jespervw
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This is an amazing album where GaGa proves an other time she is a versatile artist. First the jazz adventure with Tony Bennett and now Joanne where she experiments with country and folk influences. The album features some amazing heartfelt moments like Angel Down and title track Joanne, as-well fun tracks like Dancin' In Circles and A-Yo.
  13. echidnaorchid
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This is simply, her best album yet. Lady Gaga is better then ever, and together with her her music. "Artpop" was overwhelmed and too complicated. On the other hand, "Joanne," is clean, beautiful and simply amazing. Fantastic guitar sounds and the angelic bass. Wow, worth the wait those three years. This album became my favorite :D
  14. thienluan
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Surprisingly, this album deleted the crazy weird Gaga image that we've always known and replaced it by a strong, mature woman that sings about the separation with her long-time fiance and sensitive themes like feminism and racism. The country and soft-rock vibes that Gaga delivered this time is totally new and unique from what she's done before, as she collaborated with producers that haveSurprisingly, this album deleted the crazy weird Gaga image that we've always known and replaced it by a strong, mature woman that sings about the separation with her long-time fiance and sensitive themes like feminism and racism. The country and soft-rock vibes that Gaga delivered this time is totally new and unique from what she's done before, as she collaborated with producers that have never contributed to her catalog like Mark Ronson, Bloodpop, Kevin Parker and Beck. The hit 'Million Reasons' that went #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is a deep, emotional and heartbreaking ballad that many people can relate to, proved by being nominated the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance… Expand
  15. ryanthomas
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    The shock artist's new tactic these days seems to be releasing shockingly great music. Joanne features a stellar and seamless dovetail of raw vocals, diverse genres, as well as exceptionally solid songwriting; tracks like "John Wayne" and "Angel Down" shine through an extremely competitive array of musical stompers and heartfelt ballads.
  16. AndrewCJ
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Joanne is such a cool album, there is pop, folk, rock, country. It is fun, deep, catchy, inspiring and emotional, it is such a great journey for all of us. I love the way she writes her songs, such a huge talented artist.

    Best Songs so far: Joanne, John Wayne, Diamond Heart and Angel Down.
  17. MertKapt
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This is what I've been waiting from Gaga! Masterpiece! It's her best album! She changed her style and find her real style. I love Diamond Heart, John Wayne, Dancin' In Circles and Angel Down.
  18. gologolako
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This is the album of the year! It's so good! I love it because there are so many different music styles and there are tracks like Diamond Heart, A-YO, John Wayne, Dancin' In Circles that you can't stop dancing. CONGRATS GAGA!
  19. MohamadNosair
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing. I appreciate Gaga`s work uniting different genres.
    Perfect and flawless, I feel happy to be enjoying new music styles thanks to Lady Gaga.
  20. Jafetbo
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Hermoso álbum; muy personal, con letras bastante sentidas y auténticas. El trabajo de Mark Ronson ha sido espectacular. Sin duda el mayor logro musical del álbum es "Hey Girl" en conjunto con dos extraordinarias cantantes como Florence Welch y Lady Gaga en conjunción perfecta. Las baladas se lucen por su sensibilidad desde la maestría folk de "Joanne" hasta el epílogo de "Angel Down". HayHermoso álbum; muy personal, con letras bastante sentidas y auténticas. El trabajo de Mark Ronson ha sido espectacular. Sin duda el mayor logro musical del álbum es "Hey Girl" en conjunto con dos extraordinarias cantantes como Florence Welch y Lady Gaga en conjunción perfecta. Las baladas se lucen por su sensibilidad desde la maestría folk de "Joanne" hasta el epílogo de "Angel Down". Hay también reminiscencias a su anterior estilo como "John Wayne" y "Dancing in Circles" sin que por eso la sensación de unidad se rompa en ningún momento. Es,sin duda, su mejor disco; su más arriesgado paso adelante también y además, de quererlo, un sendero con el que puede explorar muchas novedades de estilo y melodía. Lady Gaga se muestra aquí como la más talentosa de su generación y se luce muy por encima de sus rivales del género.… Expand
  21. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    "JOANNE" é um álbum diferente dos trabalhos anteriores de Lady Gaga, a mesma assumiu o risco de mudar totalmente e deixar a sua personagem que cativou milhões de pessoas e simplesmente INOVAR. Aliás, é o que ela sempre faz. Só que agora inovou de uma forma limpa, digna e bem executada, não adianta mais seguir um personagem que foi criado em 2008, ela é uma artista, tem um talento"JOANNE" é um álbum diferente dos trabalhos anteriores de Lady Gaga, a mesma assumiu o risco de mudar totalmente e deixar a sua personagem que cativou milhões de pessoas e simplesmente INOVAR. Aliás, é o que ela sempre faz. Só que agora inovou de uma forma limpa, digna e bem executada, não adianta mais seguir um personagem que foi criado em 2008, ela é uma artista, tem um talento brilhante, não pode ficar fechada no que deu certo, ela prova que quer fazer certo de várias maneiras e é o que foi provado no álbum. Cada música tem a sua particularidade, sua sonoridade (incrível, digo de passagem) e você consegue ver em cada faixa, a garra, o orgulho e a vontade em sua voz para fazer algo bom. Tudo é feito de forma impecável e cada faixa tem seu propósito. Obrigado Lady Gaga, obrigado por sempre estar a sua frente, por sempre inovar e movimentar o mundo da música.… Expand
  22. dnielbrito
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA JUNTAMENTE COM O BORN THIS WAY!
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA JUNTAMENTE COM O BORN THIS WAY!
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA JUNTAMENTE COM O BORN THIS WAY!
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA JUNTAMENTE COM O BORN THIS WAY!
  23. BATATINHAPAN
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    álbum do pop bicho, amo essa rainha do pop, do country, do rock, do rap, do jazz, do alternative e tudo mais, pode entrar 500k ww e +70 no mata tour aa
  24. electramih
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Gaga shows her best form in this album, bringing her soul, her art and her music. Can't wait to see the tour of this album, thank you girl, you did it
  25. DrJekyllsWife
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Joanne is definitely Lady Gaga's best work yet. The album is full of emotional depth , clever lyrics , raw vocals and catchy melodies. It explores new genres and still has a 'gaga' feeling to it. Easily my favorite album from 2016.
  26. Blanches
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This album Joanne is perfect! and very very special for me. I'm much happy this year and I love it, Joanne. This is amazing, your songs and lyrics are fantastic.
  27. LuanVMarinho
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    When Gaga told us that Joanne showed a side of him without the spotlight and without all the fame she built these eight years of career, she was not joking, in fact the album Joanne shows us one side much more fragile, simple and calm, as well less Gaga.
    Initially wanted to say how amazing this album is without doubt the album vocally speaking better working it, its instruments and    When Gaga told us that Joanne showed a side of him without the spotlight and without all the fame she built these eight years of career, she was not joking, in fact the album Joanne shows us one side much more fragile, simple and calm, as well less Gaga.
    Initially wanted to say how amazing this album is without doubt the album vocally speaking better working it, its instruments and melodies make us want to listen to it all day, with family and friends.
    Dancin 'In Circles, John Wayne, Million Reasons, in my view the best tracks, very different from any other job that Gaga has done in listening.
    Who never cried longing for someone we loved so much and that now may not be present in our lives? It was precisely this reminder that the album's title track Joanne made me relive a strong and exciting ballad that touches us and makes us love even more this album.    … Expand
  28. Gympatz
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This album is, by far, the most honest piece of work that Lady Gaga has released yet. Even though it may not contain the dance-pop club bangers that many have come to love her for, there are new things to appreciate in this album that her previous ones did not contain. The organic-sounding songs pack an emotional punch and one cannot deny that this music was written from the heart. ThankThis album is, by far, the most honest piece of work that Lady Gaga has released yet. Even though it may not contain the dance-pop club bangers that many have come to love her for, there are new things to appreciate in this album that her previous ones did not contain. The organic-sounding songs pack an emotional punch and one cannot deny that this music was written from the heart. Thank you for another fantastic album, Lady Gaga.… Expand
  29. Daianelm
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Com certeza esse é um dos melhores trabalhos da Gaga. Apesar de ter uma proposta diferente dos álbuns anteriores da cantora, a qualidade da produção, as letras e os vocais estão maravilhosos. Vale a pena dar uma chance pra nova repaginada que a Gaga deu na carreira. Dica: é um ótimo álbum pra se ouvir enquanto dirige, testado e aprovado.
  30. 0Gabriel
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    When I first listened to the album, I became shocked how Lady Gaga outdid herself in this production. Joanne is a masterpiece, and is the second best album of Gaga.
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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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