Joanne
by Lady Gaga
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 3658 Ratings

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  1. joaouliana
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is just what the world was needing nowadays. A beautiful experience with a lot of emotional lyrics that seems to come from inside gaga's heart. Perfect melodies that makes us chill and a pure and clean voice that we usually don't see in other artists.
  2. DGERARDO26
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    such an excellent album, not like the trash we get nowadays!, good job lady gaga! you can feel how authentic and pure this album is, the melody and lyrics are amazing
  3. nikosaries
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    flawless album...vocals, music and lyrics are perfect!!!!
    it 's so different album, hope for a big success...
    my favourite songs are diamond heart, million reasons, grigio girls and angel down!!
  4. imna
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    I dont know what this woman cant do.She's done it all:jazz,rock,pop,dance.This album shows her musical maturity and also shows a much personal side of her.From the rock in your face opener "Diamond heart" to the heartfelt lyrics of "Angel down" ,this album shows her rebellious side as well as her soft side and im very excited to see what she does next.!!!!!!!
  5. MCLandrew1996
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    This album, Joanne, is not a 'comeback' album. OKAY. JOANNE is an album that speaks about life and all its highs and lows. An album that cuts deep when listening to it because it speaks the truth. It is her best album to date and one of the best albums released this year!
  6. enhsaad
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, i love every song, Gaga really went there with this album and it shows a different side to her, Angel Down, Diamond Heart & Dancin In Circles are my favorite songs
  7. oheyitso
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Her best album. Minimal but not lacking extravagance. Exciting but not lacking class. Authentic but not boring. Joanne is Gaga at her peak, and is sure to bring her back to the world's eyes in a beautifully sophisticated way.
  8. joannesprayer
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is fantastic. It's full of emotion,her vocals are raw and beautiful. There are fun songs (Diamond Heart,A-Yo,Dancin in Circles,John Wayne,Perfect Illusion,Just Another Day,Come to Mama,Sinners Prayer,Hey Girl),sad songs (Joanne,Grigio Girls,Angel Down,Million Reasons),songs with a political message (Angel Down,Come to mama). You have to give a try & see for yourself if thisThis album is fantastic. It's full of emotion,her vocals are raw and beautiful. There are fun songs (Diamond Heart,A-Yo,Dancin in Circles,John Wayne,Perfect Illusion,Just Another Day,Come to Mama,Sinners Prayer,Hey Girl),sad songs (Joanne,Grigio Girls,Angel Down,Million Reasons),songs with a political message (Angel Down,Come to mama). You have to give a try & see for yourself if this album is good for you. I personally love it & I feel inspired by Joanne. Have a nice day!… Expand
  9. ThomNog
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Gaga open her heart on this album, you can feel the truth in every word that she sings, and what about that voice? This girl deserve the sucess that she got. Go Joanne! 2016 is yours!
  10. josedavidhcu
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Absolutely a great album from her, wasn't expecting this sound, but now, I can say it's my favorite album from hers, so personal, the music production, these vocals. It it's too good to be true
  11. musiclove96
    Oct 24, 2016
    0
    It feels too try hard and she seems lost musically. She's trying to go against pop and the kind of music that made her popular which is great because it shows growth as an artist but this album is a complete 180 and it wasn't executed as well as she thought it would be. It's sorta like when Taylor did a pop album with 1989 and the execution was spectacular meanwhile Gaga has failed to doIt feels too try hard and she seems lost musically. She's trying to go against pop and the kind of music that made her popular which is great because it shows growth as an artist but this album is a complete 180 and it wasn't executed as well as she thought it would be. It's sorta like when Taylor did a pop album with 1989 and the execution was spectacular meanwhile Gaga has failed to do that. Hopefully she finds her sound and something that works for her that comes off as authentic. Love to see artist grow but she missed the mark with this.… Expand
  12. erika7867
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    First I must say that I have been a gaga fan for years now. I've followed her no matter what - appreciating and embracing her out of this world fashion and sound. I really became a fan after I realized holy sh*% this girl has real TALENT. It's so rare to find a mega pop star that has the whole package, but Gaga is it. With Joanne, she's finally showcasing what she's all about. This isn't aFirst I must say that I have been a gaga fan for years now. I've followed her no matter what - appreciating and embracing her out of this world fashion and sound. I really became a fan after I realized holy sh*% this girl has real TALENT. It's so rare to find a mega pop star that has the whole package, but Gaga is it. With Joanne, she's finally showcasing what she's all about. This isn't a "new" or "stripped down" version of Gaga - this is who she is and has always been. Through the album you get to hear her raw vocals and meaningful lyrics that will make you truly appreciate her natural talent. The themes throughout focus on societal and global issues as well as heartbreak and healing. I am so thankful that Gaga decided to share this part of her with the world and I hope that everyone can come together in appreciating it.… Expand
  13. JohnnyClayton
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Maybe she is not flawless, but we know she got a diamond heart. That's why I think she is the greatest singer in this music industry. This album comes just to confirmed this. Joanne is a fresh air in this loud music year. With a great team of producers, this album shows that Lady Gaga is always growing up. Her vocals, the strumentals and the lyrics finally show the best of Gaga. ImpossibleMaybe she is not flawless, but we know she got a diamond heart. That's why I think she is the greatest singer in this music industry. This album comes just to confirmed this. Joanne is a fresh air in this loud music year. With a great team of producers, this album shows that Lady Gaga is always growing up. Her vocals, the strumentals and the lyrics finally show the best of Gaga. Impossible listen to this album and not feel envolved. My favorites are... the whole album. But, pay attention with Diamond Heart, Joanne, John Wayne, Sinner's Prayer, Come To Mama and Hey Girl (a great collaboration with the great Florence Welch). Open your heart and give YOU a chance to feel something extraordinary.… Expand
  14. Truebluedeluxe
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    She gave us different genres in each era and i think this is one of her best albums so far. Rock, country, soul, pop what ever you want! This album is morr mature and meaningful than some of her other works! I love it.
  15. Lucasfernandes
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum lancado neste ano e talvez o melhor da carreira. Bem orgânico, destaque para a voz da cantora que está maravilhosa e para a composição da letra, o conjunto, que está maravilhoso.
  16. fernandob
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady Gaga. She really went there with this album, this feels so fresh and new for her and even with that in mind, it feels like this album is more GAGA than any of her most recent albums like ARTPOP. Very good and cohesive.
  17. fernandoescalan
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me encanta es el mejor album de Gaga que he escuchado y en sonidos todo me encanta demasiado, mis favoritas son dancin in circles, angel down , john wayne y joanne.… Expand
  18. losjrx
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Wow. This album shows Gaga in her best. Maybe the best of her career. It shows an evolution of the artist after the not-good-enough ARTPOP. We need more albuns like that. Best tracks: Diamond Heart and Joanne.
  19. imuser
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Um álbum coeso, bem escrito e bem produzido. Lady Gaga consegue mais uma vez se reinventar como artista. Um ótimo álbum para começar um novo momento na carreira.
  20. bkennb
    Oct 24, 2016
    6
    In terms of the Lady Gaga we've all come to love/hate by now, this album definitely differs not only from the sound of her last three LP's, but, also the direction. "Joanne" finds more of a raw, emotional, Gaga this time around. The set opens with "Diamond Heart," which actually sounds like a 'Born This Way'-leftover, nonetheless, still a nice tune for Little Monsters to rejoice to. The LPIn terms of the Lady Gaga we've all come to love/hate by now, this album definitely differs not only from the sound of her last three LP's, but, also the direction. "Joanne" finds more of a raw, emotional, Gaga this time around. The set opens with "Diamond Heart," which actually sounds like a 'Born This Way'-leftover, nonetheless, still a nice tune for Little Monsters to rejoice to. The LP has highlights such as a the guitar-heavy "A-YO," the late 60's influenced "Come to Mama," and the Florence Welch assisted track, "Hey Girl," but I feel that the standout track is the title track, naturally. The track ["Joanne"] is emotionally well executed and catchy; "Take my hand / Stay Joanne / Heaven's not, ready for you." However, this could very well be one of Gaga's less popular LP;s; even behind "ARTPOP," but it does deliver a few songs here and there that will easily end up on your Spotify playlists.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. jnlcgrmn
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Gaga's most mature album yet. There's a song in this album for every mood. Been listening to it non-stop ever since it came out on Friday and still haven't had enough. Brilliant lyrics and production.
  23. sabb
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Pppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrfffffffffffffffffeeeeeeeeeeecccccccccccccccccccttttttttttttt
    it's the most beautiful album of lady gagaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  24. Eyezofice
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is so beautiful and one thing I love about it is that it is completely different then all of her other ones. It's super personal and she really poured her heart out for it. Thanks Gaga
  25. greatwightsatan
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Haters can say what they want, this album is full of bangers and ballads that are genuine and heartfelt. In my opinion as a long term gaga fan from before her first album even came out, this is her best work since The Fame Monster.
    Maybe it's just me, but it's nice to hear her music grow past pop and onto something more substantial and yet still catchy.
    John Wayne may be one of my top    Haters can say what they want, this album is full of bangers and ballads that are genuine and heartfelt. In my opinion as a long term gaga fan from before her first album even came out, this is her best work since The Fame Monster.
    Maybe it's just me, but it's nice to hear her music grow past pop and onto something more substantial and yet still catchy.
    John Wayne may be one of my top favorites of hers now.    … Expand
  26. mistress999
    Oct 24, 2016
    6
    'Joanne' 'is a mixture of very classic pop songs, with no clear identity. Very often, while listening to it, you could get the impression that some songs come from the repertoire of other mainstream universe starlets ('' Dancing In Circles '' sounds like a Gwen Stefani b-side, '' A-YO '' from Aguilera or Megan Trainor '' for example).
    Despite this, ''Joanne'' is overall enjoyable. ''    'Joanne' 'is a mixture of very classic pop songs, with no clear identity. Very often, while listening to it, you could get the impression that some songs come from the repertoire of other mainstream universe starlets ('' Dancing In Circles '' sounds like a Gwen Stefani b-side, '' A-YO '' from Aguilera or Megan Trainor '' for example).
    Despite this, ''Joanne'' is overall enjoyable. '' Diamond Heart '' has a pretty good pace, '' Joanne '' (the best song in my opinion) has a lovely refrain, '' Million Reasons '' is a beautiful ballad, '' Sinner's Prayer '' is very pleasant although not very original, and there's also a surprising duet with Welch. '' Angel Down '' is a good piece, although it clearly recalls the atmosphere of Del Rey ''Video Games ''.
    The remaining songs are mediocre.    … Expand
  27. Drain93
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Uno dei migliori album del 2016. Lady Gaga ha dimostrato di poter andare oltre l'apparenza producendo questo vocal album ricco di tracce potenti dallo stampo country.
  28. 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
  29. chad0wick8
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    An incredible record by an extremely talent woman, Joanne may be her best work yet! Infectious hooks and a sense of party combined with an undeniable expression of pain and rage conveyed through a voice so comforting, you almost feel as if she is giving you a great big hug through the music.
  30. scb1613
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A soundtrack to to the best day of your life. Easily one of Gaga's best albums. An album we needed after ARTPOP.

    Highlights: Dancin in circles, Angel Down, Grigio Girls
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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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