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  1. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    For the music to which Lady gaga had accustomed us this is a big change, and for good. It is a timeless album, which flow various musical rhythms. The warmth of the voice and resonance of live sounds give soul.
  2. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, en él, ella cuenta toda su historia, historias de amor, y familiares. Es por eso que le doy el puntaje máximo, además del nivel de su música.
  3. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is certainly the best CD of Gaga. It has a large production, lyrics and voice, all possible recognition it deserves. Congratulations to her and her team, managed to do something very good. Expand
  4. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A refreshing new album by Lady Gaga.With different style,genre and meaning just like always.
    Many genres are mixed to catch people attention in this record.
    A new mature side by her,i love it!
  5. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Simple, focused and powerful, this album has everything you need to hear. Every single sound detail is well made, specially in songs like "Joanne" and "Angel Down".
  6. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums frome her and this year. Her evolution is awesome always reinventing herself, and not like other pop artists. Gaga's vocals are amazing, it's more real, it's for all people, all the songs represents every part of my life. Good job Gaga.
  7. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    With this album, Lady Gaga is enshrined as a true artist. Joanne is the best album of this year. I'm glad that it doesn't sound generic. I can't wait for her future albums.
  8. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    I like the album more than rebellious heart Grandmother pop, gaga is a goddess the goddess of pop and that damn aciana is not just a fad, Jhoanne is the patron saint of music
  9. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Okay is no longer the gaga which knew, fresh sounds are what is listening to now, it is interesting and organic.
    Definitely not going to give just the same before it, can do it bjork, Michael jackson and Madonna
  10. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Lady gaga show off her musical skills.Joanne it's a fantastic album. It is what real music should be.
    Best tracks: Diamond heart, A-YO, Perfect Illusion, Joanne.
  11. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Joanne is Lady Gaga's most mature album to date. It's so cleverly written. Again, she is not following the mainstream pop trend, instead she is making her own trend and owning it like a champ! It's soul touching and refreshing. It's like anything in music industry right now. Gaga's vocals are strong and raw and her lyrics will bring tears of both joy and sadness. May she reign forever!Joanne is Lady Gaga's most mature album to date. It's so cleverly written. Again, she is not following the mainstream pop trend, instead she is making her own trend and owning it like a champ! It's soul touching and refreshing. It's like anything in music industry right now. Gaga's vocals are strong and raw and her lyrics will bring tears of both joy and sadness. May she reign forever! Viva Gaga! Viva Joanne! Expand
  12. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Es un album muy sentimental, que para mi gusto es muy bueno con muchas baladas.Eso era lo que necesitaba su repertorio musical ya que tenia mucha musica bailable
  13. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    i love this album! so much! the new gaga its so firce!! and Gaga's vocals are more powerful than ever. im so excited for the new tour and looks for this era..
  14. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Joanne marks a re-invention of one of the biggest pop star ever: Lady Gaga. She gave us a record full of inspirational lyrics with a sick beat. It's a new phase of her, full of feelings and personal memories converted into music.
  15. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A real evolution, Lady Gaga can do anything, and the thing is: If you don't like jazz, you've got Pop, a little of Country, this album got everything and thats why i love it Expand
  16. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is great, such a personal album that inspires me so many feelings together. With electrifying songs that make me want to dance and ballads so moving that make me want to sing with all my heart. It is certainly the best album of 2016
  17. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole album is a masterpiece, Perfect Illusion es a good first single, dancin' in circles deserve a video, Joanne (Song) Is just perfect, this is a Grammy worthy album Expand
  18. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Joanne is synonymous with authenticity, the authenticity of each letter is reflected in the very melancholy sounds that transports you to a very emotional and personal aura.
    A very good candidate for "Album of the Year".
  19. Nov 1, 2016
    10
    The Most perfect organic album of 2016, is great when an artist of the stature of Miss Gaga reinvents and takes opposite to the mainstream music today, Gaga is a musical genius.
  20. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Su trabajo con Ronson, BloodPop, entre otros, convierte éste álbum más variado que sus anteriores trabajos, así mismo, un álbum mucho más maduro con respecto a líricas y sonido.
  21. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Me encanto encanto el álbum, Es de muy buena calidad. las canciones son hermosas y cada letra es inspiradoras y transmite mucha cosas agradables este fue un trabajo maravilloso de parte de Lady Gaga estoy muy orgullosa de ella siempre esta reinventándose y me encanta que ella sea versátil y pueda crear canciones hermosas no solo de pop si no de cualquier genero, Joanne un álbum excelente.
  22. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    "Joanne" is her best album since "The Fame Monster". Lady Gaga did a powerful album, made for all the people who like all the gender, have rock, country, dance, ballad, and a lot pop music, "Joanne" deserves the best, because Gaga is the best YAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!
  23. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Joanne brings a fresh sound for Gaga, it also reminds me of her early era "Red and blue", wich is amazing. This album shows how mature and genuine Gaga is becoming
  24. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    amazing album, is excellent... Lady gaga is so artistic and the world of pop love her...
    this album is one of the most good this year and have real good songs, for example dancing in circles
  25. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    its amazing, shes so natural, so pure. i just love her.Somehow, she just keeps getting better. Bloodpop does a wonderful job of making some of the more retro-sounding songs sounds modern, and Gaga's vocals are more powerful than ever. This album is going to be on repeat for quite awhile.
  26. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Thanks Gaga for this masterpiece, one of the best albums of 2016, i hope she do more of this sounds and lyrics, just beatifull, whit a powerfull message for the society
  27. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Is one of the best albums of the year, all the songs are well done, very unique, I also love the mix of pop, country and some rock. Joanne sounds amazing
  28. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    With a powerful voice and amazing lyrics Lady Gaga comeback to business with a new and unexpected album, Joanne, this album had so much meaning and the rhythms in are so strong, one of the best album of the year!
  29. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    "Joanne" is her best album since "The Fame Monster". Lady Gaga did a powerful album, made for all the people who like all the gender, have rock, country, dance, ballad, and a lot pop music, "Joanne" deserves the best, because Gaga is the best
    this is the album of the year, wonderful, Gaga vocal quality is excellent.
    He deserves all the credit in the world
  30. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Joanne is a great album, very mature, with an incredible mix of sounds and a beautiful voice. It has excellent production and good lyrics, really is the best of the year
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.