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  1. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's an incredible album, their songs are emotional, like Joanne, Million Reasons, it feels like a little bit Born This Way lyrics, but in a different way, obviously a little "country" way, but it's a really good album, maybe her best album in a years, very emotional, I really love it! Beautiful Gaga! That's all girl! Expand
  2. Oct 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum maravilhoso, Lady Gaga simplesmente arrasou, artista completa que não precisa de muita coisa pra demostrar o talento que tem!! Vocais brilhantes, melodias incríveis, letras das músicas são tocantes! Parabéns Gaga, mis um álbum que entrará pra história da música. Expand
  3. Oct 27, 2016
    0
    Даже не знаю кого больше жалко леди шнягу которая сдохнет когда увидит продажи жопанн говнанн перданн блеванн или гагаебов которые ждали три года чтобы покушать какулек которые приготовила им гагарка
  4. Oct 22, 2016
    10
    A fantastic record. It spreads maturity. It sounds like nothing on the radio, some may think that is bad but it's actually good, good songs with amazing lyrics, pain and joy. A complex album to show a different side of her talent. Vocals on point and a great production.
  5. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This might be her best work yet. Not over-produced, no autotune, great vocals.... Hard to believe she's 30 years old since most songs sound like classics from 20th century! Nice work Gaga!
  6. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    The maturity in the lyrics, in the melody is truly remarkable. It is filled with emotions, it makes you cry, it makes you smile. Every song is different from the other, but put together it makes this very eclectic album where any music fan can find its place. This come back makes me wanna say YAAASSSS.
  7. Jan 9, 2018
    0
    no encuentro el sentido a este si tu naces siendo una Gaga controversial por que debes cambiar no crees que es algo idiota tras su cancion Born This Way este album es idiota y letras sin sentido o cosas asi. amaba el resto del trabajo de gaga pero este album no la dio.
  8. 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'.
  9. Jul 7, 2017
    1
    It is with great pain for me to say that Joanne is not the record that will change me like The Fame Monster or Born This Way. Any shred of the avant-gaga flair is gone. The personal is no longer the performance and the external is no longer the internal (thank you NYT). Perhaps she is going back to Red and Blue while I am going forward on to Vulnicura. Either way even the most avid fansIt is with great pain for me to say that Joanne is not the record that will change me like The Fame Monster or Born This Way. Any shred of the avant-gaga flair is gone. The personal is no longer the performance and the external is no longer the internal (thank you NYT). Perhaps she is going back to Red and Blue while I am going forward on to Vulnicura. Either way even the most avid fans of this record would not disagree she has gone backwards to her pre-gaga sound. The first half plays with some interesting ideas but with these glittering ideas comes awkwardly direct lyrics. In the second half of Joanne country bumpkin Gaga comes out to say, "Hey look what I can do,' and not a single fan was gained on that day (of course only time will tell to prove me right or wrong). Trolling aside Lady Gaga on the bonus tracks decides that pinot grigio is the correct wine to connect with her fellow woman-kind even though riesling is obviously better. There is a intense depression lying underneath the record expressed through Gaga's inability to pronounce the english language. This depression is also reminiscent of my now dead childhood.
    The album clumsily starts with the powerfully sung "Diamond" and lazily spoken "Heart". "Diamond Heart" pushes through with some lovely build ups and power choruses. "A-YO" plays with some great guitar playing similar to Wild Beasts with a country flair only to be driven by the viciously mundane Megan Trainor-esque "blow it in your face" and the awfully tacky clappity beat as well as steamy lyrics that leave nothing to the imagination. She left the disco stick in the trash and instead just wants you to get off on her- oh and there’s a mirror on the ceiling? "Joanne" is drenched in painful, hurtful even, honesty as well as some delightful lyrics I wish I could ask Gaga myself in the chorus, “Girl, where do you think you’re going?” "John Wayne” and “Dancing in Circles" are some of the high points of the record but goes full on lyrically country bumpkin Gaga and touch myself Gaga circa “So Happy I Could Die.” While I wasn’t pleased with Perfect Illusion originally it sounds wonderful when listening to it in the context of the album because it’s the only moment that has absolutely no country so far. The next song that actually matters is “Hey Girl” and it is tasty as all hell. Florence and Gaga is an unexpected heaven. My only complaint is the utter abuse of the title; one should not be able to begin the verse and the chorus the exact same way.
    Of course it goes with out saying, I am clearly not a country fan- but I do not believe many Lady Gaga fans are. But alas Yoü and I had a subtle twang- so I suppose it wasn’t completley out of the blue. While my review is attempting at some humor I am legitimately disappointed as Lady Gaga was my original musical awakening. There will be no musical awakening ushered on by Joanne. Now, I will proceed to play the banjo, grab a cowboy hat, jump on a horse, and pretend to like this album.
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  10. Oct 29, 2016
    0
    Is one of her WORST album, I'm VERY VERY disappointed ! I prefer so far ArtPOP which is BETTER. PI stays the best song in this one. The lyrics are tasteless, the instrumental are good but NOT perfect . Brief,
    DECEIVING
  11. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    A que ponto chegamos, Lady Gaga provou ser extremamente pretensiosa e rasa no que se fiz respeito à sua música. Lá em 2009 quando ela estava começando, lembro que diziam que ela não passaria de uma "modinha" pois estavámos habituados com artistas que vem e vão, em 2011 ela nos fez pensar o contrário, que veio para ficar quando lançou o BTW, mas tudo não passou de uma ilusão. Artpop foi oA que ponto chegamos, Lady Gaga provou ser extremamente pretensiosa e rasa no que se fiz respeito à sua música. Lá em 2009 quando ela estava começando, lembro que diziam que ela não passaria de uma "modinha" pois estavámos habituados com artistas que vem e vão, em 2011 ela nos fez pensar o contrário, que veio para ficar quando lançou o BTW, mas tudo não passou de uma ilusão. Artpop foi o album mais genérico e sem vida que se pôde ouvir em 2013, nem ela parecia feliz em divulgar tamanha mentira. Por mais que sua equipe tente passar uma imagem de artista grandiosa, nós sabemos que ela não é, e concordo quando ela diz que não quer comparada à Madonna, ela não quer, nem eu acho que isso seja possível, afinal de contas, Madonna está há 3 décadas se reinventando e modificando a música, enquanto Lady Gaga no seu 4º album de estúdio mostrou ser totalmente amadora quando não tem a "Hous Of Gaga" por trás de seu trabalho. Joanne é um album com músicas rasas, invisíveis, um album puerial que não há nada que te faça querer ouvir novamente. Lady Gaga é um personagem que nos era interessante quando havia uma equipe por trás para torná-la interessante, e hoje essa equipe se foi, assim como o interesse no público nela e no seu trabalho amador.

    Alisso, 21/10/2016
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  12. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Joanne is trying so hard to be something , but spends most of the time trying to figure out what that "something" is. Most of the production sounds flat, the vocals sound quite awful and the narrative does not tell a consistent story nor stick to a consistent theme. Nice try but nowhere near what you would expect from someone like Gaga.
  13. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    No wonder everyone calls Gaga "Lady Reductive" .. her new album is a reductive mess .. Now Reductive is coping Madonna's "music" era, but songs on the album are bad versions of PINK, AVRIL, MILEY CYRUS songs. Lady Reductive is a tribute artist and she should stick with that, bc she just doesn't know how to make good lyrics, songs and music. Go away Lady, go away Reductive
  14. Oct 26, 2016
    0
    Nem ruim nem bom, achei 0 grau. Dei zero por que ngm engole essa gaga simples, para, menos, menos que ta feio. Diz que n se importa com numeros mas faz o contrario
  15. Jun 6, 2017
    0
    I love Lady Gaga but I can say that this is the worst album of her career, may have convinced the other people but I do not. Too bad for a level Lady Gaga.
  16. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    The is the worst pop album to come out in the past 25 years. It's bland, it's over-produced, why is Gaga screaming throughout the entire album? Two flop albums in a row = death to a pop star. Best of luck Gaga on your next adventure.
  17. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Joanne não é inovação nem aqui e nem no inferno, está mais para regressão, Lady Gaga regrediu com essa mistura de pop/country/rock/dancehall, ficou uma verdadeira porcaria, além de mostrar sua verdadeira voz que não é absolutamente nada. Lady Gaga envergonhou a indústria musical com esse seu novo álbum que não é nem um pouco radiofônico.
  18. Oct 23, 2016
    0
    The worst Lady Gaga album so far. Surely disappointed the critics and a large number of fans. The album is so bad. She went from such amazing performances on tv with amazing vocals to this mess. Try next, Gaga.
  19. Oct 22, 2016
    6
    The best way to describe it on a first listen is its a mix between her earlier stuff and her new style jazz stuff. You can tell she wants tobreak away and be a real musician and artist. Even if the tone is mixed there is still some good stuff here even if it needs more work.
  20. Oct 23, 2016
    1
    Nem ruim nem péssimo... Gaga bebeu, novamente, na fonte de outros artistas como Jon Bon Jovi (ela se "inspira" na canção Live On Prayer na faixa Diamond Heart, igualmente, Angel Down assemelha-se com Video Game da Lana Del Rey, fora a óbvia semelhança de Perfect Illusion com Papa Don't Preach. O pior? O excesso de gritos de Lady Gaga visando provar (de novo) o que todos sabem, que ela temNem ruim nem péssimo... Gaga bebeu, novamente, na fonte de outros artistas como Jon Bon Jovi (ela se "inspira" na canção Live On Prayer na faixa Diamond Heart, igualmente, Angel Down assemelha-se com Video Game da Lana Del Rey, fora a óbvia semelhança de Perfect Illusion com Papa Don't Preach. O pior? O excesso de gritos de Lady Gaga visando provar (de novo) o que todos sabem, que ela tem potência vocal (mal utilizada)... A parte que ela faz vocais que lembra os da Miley Cyrus. Expand
  21. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    The album's production is quite patchy at some parts, though I'm not sure if they were intentionally done to enhance the soundscape of the tracks. The songwriting could have been worded more effectively, her vocals could've been more rounded, and the structure of the songs is a little awkward, if not abrupt, at parts. These are just basic songs with nothing new to offer. ... I still likeThe album's production is quite patchy at some parts, though I'm not sure if they were intentionally done to enhance the soundscape of the tracks. The songwriting could have been worded more effectively, her vocals could've been more rounded, and the structure of the songs is a little awkward, if not abrupt, at parts. These are just basic songs with nothing new to offer. ... I still like the album for what it is, but I can't pretend it's not a huge disappointment. Expand
  22. Oct 24, 2016
    1
    "Joanne" is another desperate attempt from Lady Gaga to sound and look artistic but it's not really working. She should just stick to pop and go back to her roots.
  23. 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.
  24. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Of course monsters would give this a 10/10, cos they know the general public won't be so kind. This album is just.. bland. After listening to it twice, it leaves no impression. I can't remember the lyrics, any tunes, I can't even remember the names of the songs. And, boy, is that a strange feeling for anything Gaga-related. I am all for changing up image, and if she wants to get rid of theOf course monsters would give this a 10/10, cos they know the general public won't be so kind. This album is just.. bland. After listening to it twice, it leaves no impression. I can't remember the lyrics, any tunes, I can't even remember the names of the songs. And, boy, is that a strange feeling for anything Gaga-related. I am all for changing up image, and if she wants to get rid of the theatrics and costumes, I'm not complaining (tho I'm sad). But, if her 'real self' is this boring mess, then maybe she should keep that meat dress on. Funny thing is, the only song on this album I liked was the Angel Down work tape. And guesss who wrote/produced it? Yeah, Red One. So maybe Gaga is better off working with those who made her who she is, and who perhaps understand her the most. Was it mistake dropping Red One? Most probably. Was this album a mistake? Hell yes. Expand
  25. Nov 2, 2016
    0
    I was very looking forward to this one but I am extremely disappointed. Seems incoherent and offers nothing new or exciting like her previous records. After few listens none of the songs stuck out as songs that would last for years to come.
  26. Oct 27, 2016
    0
    when lady grave begins to record a good music? again claim sh*t it is designed for narrow-minded fans. it's funny and evokes only pity. lady gaga is over on 20 11 and this album just another proof
  27. Oct 4, 2017
    3
    Gaga may show variety and growth on the album, but the album is bland, very boring. I just wanted more because the lead single 'Perfect Illusion' was so good.
  28. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    The worst Lady Gaga album so far. Gaga comes disappointing since Artpop. Surely disappointed the critics and a large number of fans. The album is sonically bad and lyrically great, but won't let him better. Try next, Gaga.
  29. Oct 22, 2016
    0
    Worst Lady Gaga album to date. And this includes Artpop. Expect a Hannah Montana-sounding record when buying this and you won't be disappointed. To everyone else: don't do it.
  30. Oct 22, 2016
    0
    i used to love gaga but this new album of hers is total is crap. it's generic and boring. it's an album anyone could make. i'm not sure why all these monsters are giving it a 10.
  31. Oct 22, 2016
    0
    Lady Gaga still promising and trying ... But every sound seems the same. Even "Hey Girl" sounds repetitive. I tried to listen and listen and listen ... But it's impossible to like!
  32. Oct 22, 2016
    5
    I seem to be the only person on the planet who actually loved ARTPOP, so it annoys me that Lady Gaga is dialing it back in response to all the harsh criticism. I understand that artists evolve and try new things, but so much of what we loved about Gaga--her bold, unrelenting weirdness--is completely lost on this album. Admittedly, Joanne is better than I expected, with a few good songsI seem to be the only person on the planet who actually loved ARTPOP, so it annoys me that Lady Gaga is dialing it back in response to all the harsh criticism. I understand that artists evolve and try new things, but so much of what we loved about Gaga--her bold, unrelenting weirdness--is completely lost on this album. Admittedly, Joanne is better than I expected, with a few good songs like Joanne and Perfect Illusion, but it still leaves much to be desired. It's a mishmash of so many different styles, like soft rock, 12 bar blues, folk, western, '60s bubblegum pop, etc., and it really seems like Gaga has no idea what she's doing. There's no unifying theme or vision to this album like there was on ARTPOP and Born This Way. It's just a collection of random, halfway decent tunes, with almost none of the brilliance that Gaga is known for. Overall, Joanne has some redeeming parts, but it's disappointing coming from one of the most iconic pop stars of the current generation. Expand
  33. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Where's the Gaga that I loved years ago? I can't believe what i've just listened... this style doesn't fit her voice in any way... i'm so disapointed that I can't believe it. The worst album i've heard in years.
  34. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    not good.No wonder everyone calls Gaga "Lady Reductive" .. her new album is a reductive mess .. Now Reductive is coping Madonna's "music" era, but songs on the album are bad versions of PINK, AVRIL, MILEY CYRUS songs. Lady Reductive is a tribute artist and she should stick with that, bc she just doesn't know how to make good lyrics, songs and music. Go away Lady, go away Reductive
  35. Oct 23, 2016
    2
    Disappointing, no cohesion at all. Joanne is the album that shouldn't have been pop yet still wanna show that some Lady Gaga remains there by using alt-rock melodies (already heard in Tame Impala and Mark Ronson with much better results), dull country-pop (Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift went first) and some melodies that should have never been aired (Dancin' In Circles, with Beck,Disappointing, no cohesion at all. Joanne is the album that shouldn't have been pop yet still wanna show that some Lady Gaga remains there by using alt-rock melodies (already heard in Tame Impala and Mark Ronson with much better results), dull country-pop (Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift went first) and some melodies that should have never been aired (Dancin' In Circles, with Beck, sounds awful). Expand
  36. Oct 21, 2016
    4
    Though the intention is good, it sounds like she was trying to sound more like classic US artists like Dolly Parton or Johnny Cash rather than herself.

    She doesn't sound genuine or original, most of the songs sound like unfinished demos and doesn't bring nothing new on the table. There are indeed enjoyable songs, but this album is only good for a fan of her. One way to put this in a
    Though the intention is good, it sounds like she was trying to sound more like classic US artists like Dolly Parton or Johnny Cash rather than herself.

    She doesn't sound genuine or original, most of the songs sound like unfinished demos and doesn't bring nothing new on the table. There are indeed enjoyable songs, but this album is only good for a fan of her.

    One way to put this in a short way is that she has stop trying to impress the mainstream media with pop music (filled with pretentiousness) and now she tried to make something "classic" and raw that hasn't ended up being that good.
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  37. Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Tan predecible que sea un fracaso, lo único bueno es la colaboración con Florence, lady homenajes quedo totalmente ocapada por ella.
    Aquí se termina su carrera "exitosa"
  38. Oct 22, 2016
    0
    Joanne es uno de los albumes mas descepcionantes que he escuchado. Cada cancion se queda por la mitad. Estan bien producidas, y las letras tienen significado, y se podria decir que es el album mas personal de LG pero esto no hace que las canciones sean buenas. Todas carecen de originalidad. No tienen ningun HIT, y con la oferta de Amazon a 3.99 ha demostrado que tanto el equipo deJoanne es uno de los albumes mas descepcionantes que he escuchado. Cada cancion se queda por la mitad. Estan bien producidas, y las letras tienen significado, y se podria decir que es el album mas personal de LG pero esto no hace que las canciones sean buenas. Todas carecen de originalidad. No tienen ningun HIT, y con la oferta de Amazon a 3.99 ha demostrado que tanto el equipo de Interscope no cree en el album. Por la calificacion 0, es una cantante que ha perdido su chispa y este album es prueba de ello. Expand
  39. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Very boring and easy album. Absolutely unremarkable. This is the poorest album of Gaga. I'm very sad. If she think that JOANNE is a evolution, she's wrong.
  40. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    Lol this is the worst album i've ever heard in my life. Lyrics are cheesy, production is reductive, and Fadga pushes her vocals too hard on every song. Can't believe some people call this a masterpiece.
  41. Jun 23, 2017
    0
    A UN FLOP O QUE LOS CRÍTICOS DIGAN QUE A QUE ESTA JUGANDO Possui vocais maravilhosos e se reinventa a cada faixa. Uma linda mistura de country, pop, rock, pop latino, balada, entre outros. E é capaz de unir pessoas com
  42. Oct 21, 2017
    0
    Ruim demais, Gaga mostrando que atira pra todo lado em busca de sucesso. Soa tão falso em identidade e personalidade... Não é "ruim", mas tá bem longe de ser bom!
  43. Jun 9, 2018
    0
    Her worst album to date! The only two songs that I really like is Angel down and Joanne, the other ones just feed my garbage bin. She can do much better!
  44. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    With the critical success of anti and lemonade, gaga attempts to joins the trend of pushing past catchy pop hooks and stepping into music with more substance. Unfortunately for Gaga completely misses the mark and ends up sounding her most disconnected and uninspired yet.
  45. Jun 2, 2018
    0
    She tried too hard to make something authentic, but it just isn't. It's actually very artificial.
    The lyrics are a mess, as usual, they don't tell a coherent story nor are technically good. The melodies are overproduced when it's clear that the intention was to make something raw and organic. The vocals are more of the same: Gaga still trying to prove that she can sing and yelling too
    She tried too hard to make something authentic, but it just isn't. It's actually very artificial.
    The lyrics are a mess, as usual, they don't tell a coherent story nor are technically good. The melodies are overproduced when it's clear that the intention was to make something raw and organic. The vocals are more of the same: Gaga still trying to prove that she can sing and yelling too much. The mix of these elements just doesn't work. It's really bad. The songs are individually bad and the album as a whole is a mess. Don't believe the monsters!
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  46. Oct 21, 2016
    1
    With the critical success of anti and lemonade, gaga attempts to joins the trend of pushing past catchy pop hooks and stepping into music with more substance. Unfortunately for Gaga completely misses the mark and ends up sounding her most disconnected and uninspired yet.
  47. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los peores álbumes más esperados de Lady Gaga, está siendo sobrevalorado por sus fans quienes esperaban algo parecido a ArteFlop. Ojalá y tenga al menos otro top 10 con este álbum. :) Expand
  48. Oct 25, 2016
    0
    This boring album is a lame attempt of this "talented singer" of being "indie". Her flopping singles show how irrelevant is she nowadays, after the first week FlopAnne will bite the dust. Horrible
  49. Oct 24, 2016
    1
    After "ARTPOP", Lady Gaga gives us her new studio album, a country/pop/rock experiment, but we still are trying to understand if ever she has returned. Apparently the songs want to give an impression of depth of feelings and thought, but all that remains is the delicacy of "Joanne" and the energy of "John Wayne". What about the rest? It just seems created to give her the possibility toAfter "ARTPOP", Lady Gaga gives us her new studio album, a country/pop/rock experiment, but we still are trying to understand if ever she has returned. Apparently the songs want to give an impression of depth of feelings and thought, but all that remains is the delicacy of "Joanne" and the energy of "John Wayne". What about the rest? It just seems created to give her the possibility to show us how powerful her voice is. Well... we knew it already, now it's about time Lady Gaga shows what she really is, it can't radically and continuously change so rapidly. My question to the talented and gifted Lady Gaga is "Girl, where do you think you're going?" Expand
  50. Oct 22, 2016
    0
    Nao entrando em detalhes de canções, mas no geral a Gaga deixa muito a desejar nesse Joanne . O album não marca em nenhum momento e acaba e te passa a sensação de que não escutou nada. Ela pecou no ArtPop em ser pesado e farofado demais e nesse ela peca na leveza, é um album sereno . Pra dormir ou pra uma manhã de domingo, o album deve cair muito bem .
  51. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    awful and borred album, I miss the old Gaga, why Gaga?, the fame, monster, and BTW you was an amazing popstar, what happed with you?, please dont work anymore with Ronson is bad! :/
  52. Oct 21, 2016
    3
    This album is amazing! the best album of 2016! All songs can be a single, a-yo , sinner's prayer, hey girl, diamond heart...i love joanne, its the best album of lady gaga
  53. Oct 21, 2016
    0
    This album shows everything wrong with pop music, an album which displays the desperation to be and sound different but fails miserably to the point where the music sounds like overproduced noise.
  54. Oct 21, 2016
    3
    Wow, I had high expectations for this album, but literally what a let down.
    she went from such amazing performances on tv with amazing vocals to this mess.
    dancing in circles and angel down are the only reason I like this album.
  55. 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
  56. Oct 21, 2016
    2
    O álbum é no geral ruim, não apenas por apresentar uma séries de vocais altos desnecessariamente, mas também pela musicalidade lenta e cíclica, o que infelizmente se repete por 9 das 14 faixas o que acaba por tornar o álbum cansativo e gerando um desinteresse crescente em ouvi-lo por completo a cada nova faixa executada. Porém existem boas músicas neste álbum a ponto de me motivar a nãoO álbum é no geral ruim, não apenas por apresentar uma séries de vocais altos desnecessariamente, mas também pela musicalidade lenta e cíclica, o que infelizmente se repete por 9 das 14 faixas o que acaba por tornar o álbum cansativo e gerando um desinteresse crescente em ouvi-lo por completo a cada nova faixa executada. Porém existem boas músicas neste álbum a ponto de me motivar a não zerar a nota, ponto para A-YO (Faixa 2) e Diamond Heart (Faixa 1), essas músicas por estarem dispostas no início do álbum acabam por Iludir-nos Perfeitamente, criando a expectativa de que os acertos se repitam ao longo do disco, ledo engano. Expand
  57. Oct 22, 2016
    1
    O pior álbum lançado no ano. Joanne é pop sim, um pop ruim, chato, cansativo. Ele também tenta ser country, o pior country que eu já ouvi em toda minha vida. A verdade é que Lady Gaga sempre foi uma personagem criada por grandes empresários por trás de gravadoras e nomes conceituais da moda, a moça por ali, a marionete, sempre foi essa, que vemos no álbum Joanne. Essa mulher foi a queO pior álbum lançado no ano. Joanne é pop sim, um pop ruim, chato, cansativo. Ele também tenta ser country, o pior country que eu já ouvi em toda minha vida. A verdade é que Lady Gaga sempre foi uma personagem criada por grandes empresários por trás de gravadoras e nomes conceituais da moda, a moça por ali, a marionete, sempre foi essa, que vemos no álbum Joanne. Essa mulher foi a que levou um não do LA Reid, lá em 2006 e com certeza levaria um não novamente se apresentasse esse projeto cansativo que é seu novo álbum. Expand
  58. Oct 24, 2016
    0
    Lady Gaga said that this one's her most personal album at the date, and that's the reason why is so boring, because her life is so boring, Perfect Ilussion is not the best thing, A-YO is so basic and Million Reasons is the only song on that album that is good, a great ballad... but the entire album is sooo boring, sorry. We need Lady Gaga, no Stefanie.
  59. Oct 21, 2016
    2
    Boring, the lyrics are beautiful and meaningful, but the songs are basically the same... Highlights from Perfect Illusion, Million Reasons, Dancin' In Circles and Sinner's Prayer
  60. Oct 21, 2016
    5
    Yes, a very personal album by Lady Gaga but, 'Joanne' feels a bit bland. For me this is her second worst album after 'ARTPOP'.

    There is some good news though. 'Hey Girl' feat Florence Welch and 'Million Reasons' are brilliant tracks that just stand way above the rest. But I have to admit, a Florence only version of Hey Girl would be even more brilliant.
  61. Oct 21, 2016
    2
    The album is good in the beginning, where we have some interesting songs and nice ballads like John Wayne... but it gets tiring and weary when you still have half album to listen to, its lazy and poor production makes everything worse. In the end you understand the album expresses what Gaga’s career is: dead and boring.
  62. Oct 24, 2016
    0
    Avec cette gaga travail montre qu'il ne faut pas travailler seul, avec artpop avait déjà prouvé être des machines re-guidée, joan il montre ce qu'il a fait avec son précédent album qui était très douloureuse, devrait se retirer pour quelques années et revenir avec quelque chose de plus honnête.
  63. Dec 7, 2016
    4
    She try's so hard to sound real, emotional and authentic, that she's just released the music equivalent of a soap opera. Lady Gaga's an actress, she plays dress up, she writes stories, she's theatrical - and that's what made her star she is. 'The Fame', 'The Fame Monster', 'Born This Way' and 'ARTPOP' are incredible albums because they make no apologies for being so upbeat, so loud, and soShe try's so hard to sound real, emotional and authentic, that she's just released the music equivalent of a soap opera. Lady Gaga's an actress, she plays dress up, she writes stories, she's theatrical - and that's what made her star she is. 'The Fame', 'The Fame Monster', 'Born This Way' and 'ARTPOP' are incredible albums because they make no apologies for being so upbeat, so loud, and so well made. Joanne isn't a bad album in comparison, it's just unbelievably boring. Mark Ronson's production is mind-numbing, most of the tracks never really go anywhere (the terrible 'Hey Girl' featuring the highly overrated vocals of Florence Welch) and many of the tracks are either undanceable or lack a proper melody. Why Lady Gaga decided to release an bar-come-country-come-rock-come-show tune album is beyond me.
    It's so wet and poorly executed that you end up not really caring about the stories or the personal tracks. There are a few saving graces though, I'll say that much - her voice is amazing as always (if not a little fake on certain tracks i.e. the title track), 'John Wayne' and 'Dancing In Circles' sound like they could have been taken from the far-more-fun ARTPOP and finally, 'Angel Down' gives me faith that Gaga hasn't quite forgotten how to create dark pop.
    I'll always be a Gaga fan, but this is the biggest let down since Jessie J's 'Who You Are'. Let's hope she very quickly plugs the synths back in, hires Red One, Zedd and Fernando Garibay and creates ARTPOP Part 2, like she once teased she might.
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  64. Oct 21, 2016
    4
    Not the sound I was expecting or care to hear from Gaga. She was a dance pop artist. This sudden radical change of sound is not what I am into. I find most of the production just flat and not memorable. Her vocals don't quite fit in with the genre perfectly. I can only keep A-Yo, Dancing In Circles and Sinner's Prayer.
  65. Oct 21, 2016
    4
    Lady Gaga came back with something totally different and unexpected after her other 3 electropop solo albums. She decided to create something more mature and less "pop". Did she handle that? Unfortunately, not really. Her 5th studio album titled Joanne after her dead aunt lacks everything that could make it a very good, personal and mature record. From the dated, not very inspirationalLady Gaga came back with something totally different and unexpected after her other 3 electropop solo albums. She decided to create something more mature and less "pop". Did she handle that? Unfortunately, not really. Her 5th studio album titled Joanne after her dead aunt lacks everything that could make it a very good, personal and mature record. From the dated, not very inspirational instrumental productions, through quite repetitive lyrics to horribly unpleasant vocals. It's definitely her most consistent album, but unlike her other pop records, this one doesn't even have any standouts that would make it more special. Expand
  66. Oct 21, 2016
    6
    Lady Gaga strips her sound down for her 5th album "Joanne". Joanne was inspired both by her late Aunt (who the album is named after) as well her new mainstream image after her over-saturated oddness from her ARTPOP era was ridiculed and heavily critized by the media and general public.

    Joanne is definitely different for Gaga, even if it doesn't bring anything new the table. Sounding
    Lady Gaga strips her sound down for her 5th album "Joanne". Joanne was inspired both by her late Aunt (who the album is named after) as well her new mainstream image after her over-saturated oddness from her ARTPOP era was ridiculed and heavily critized by the media and general public.

    Joanne is definitely different for Gaga, even if it doesn't bring anything new the table. Sounding like a mix between Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and Lana Del Rey, Gaga taps into her inner country diva and though there is her signature oddness it doesn't push the envelope enough.

    Gaga has a big rock/pop type voice that deserves a level of lyrical and melodically complexity. Tracks such as "Dancin' in Circles", which sounds No Doubt influenced, or "Come to Mama" just don't really showcase her talent.

    Download: Sinner's Prayer, Angel Down
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  67. Oct 30, 2016
    6
    A sonoridade do álbum não se remete a um álbum "eletro pop" porque Lady Gaga é muito mais que Eletro pop, mas é muito mais do que o Country e alguns elementos pobres do pop.
    Joanne mostra uma Lady Gaga que tenta se reencontrar após a grande rejeição do ARTPOP mas eu ainda não a reencontrei musicalmente neste material, não que não tenha sua qualidade, claro que tem, mas essa Lady Gaga
    A sonoridade do álbum não se remete a um álbum "eletro pop" porque Lady Gaga é muito mais que Eletro pop, mas é muito mais do que o Country e alguns elementos pobres do pop.
    Joanne mostra uma Lady Gaga que tenta se reencontrar após a grande rejeição do ARTPOP mas eu ainda não a reencontrei musicalmente neste material, não que não tenha sua qualidade, claro que tem, mas essa Lady Gaga ainda não se reencontrou neste álbum, e esse é um dos piores álbuns da mesma musicalmente. Porque Lady Gaga não se reencontrou musicalmente? Porque pula de gênero em gênero buscando a "autenticidade" perdida na era "Born This Way".
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  68. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Best female album of 2016! Gaga delivers vocals for days and brings the focus of pop music back to vocals rather than overproduction.
  69. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing album. I'm so glad Gaga decided to go more experimental rather than conventional stuff for the radio. In a way she is pushing pop music's boundaries. Her vocals have never been better on studio versions.
  70. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Gaga once again delivers! Joanne adds a whole new meaning to the music of 2016, when musician have forgotten what music is made of and what is it supposed to say. Deep and enjoyable. Favorites: Diamond Heart, Dancin' In Circles, Perfect Illusion, Come To Mama, Angel Down, Just Another Day. The only part of the album that didn't meet my expectations was the collaboration with FlorenceGaga once again delivers! Joanne adds a whole new meaning to the music of 2016, when musician have forgotten what music is made of and what is it supposed to say. Deep and enjoyable. Favorites: Diamond Heart, Dancin' In Circles, Perfect Illusion, Come To Mama, Angel Down, Just Another Day. The only part of the album that didn't meet my expectations was the collaboration with Florence Welsh, Hey Girl. But in front of the greatness of all the others this mediocrity is nothing more than a little flaw. Expand
  71. Oct 21, 2016
    9
    While it may not be filled with the infectious pop bangers we are all used to hear from ms. Gaga, this album definitely proved her authenticity and versatility as an artist. The production is exquisite (though it feels repetitive on tracks like Perfect Illusion or John Wayne) and the writing has significantly improved. Definitely her most personal and best album so far. It's an album thatWhile it may not be filled with the infectious pop bangers we are all used to hear from ms. Gaga, this album definitely proved her authenticity and versatility as an artist. The production is exquisite (though it feels repetitive on tracks like Perfect Illusion or John Wayne) and the writing has significantly improved. Definitely her most personal and best album so far. It's an album that grows on you each time you listen to it. Grab a glass of wine, turn the volume up, and let Joanne take you on a beautiful journey! Expand
  72. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Through the eras Gaga proofs once again that she can sing in every genres. Her most personal record yet. Joanne is certainly one of the best albums of 2016. Of course we have a lot people dragging her for not releasing dance songs but it's time to accept that Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna and others are true artists and they control their careers. Let's celebrate the music, the new. Let theThrough the eras Gaga proofs once again that she can sing in every genres. Her most personal record yet. Joanne is certainly one of the best albums of 2016. Of course we have a lot people dragging her for not releasing dance songs but it's time to accept that Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna and others are true artists and they control their careers. Let's celebrate the music, the new. Let the nightclubs anthems for those are starting. Congrats Gaga, you did it! Expand
  73. Oct 29, 2016
    10
    I really love this album! "Joanne'' sounds so powerful and beautiful that I'm already crazy for it; Meaningful and touching lyrics, amazing and orgasmic music, incredible vocals and professional production make this album her best work to date! It's so important that the album is very different from her previous works and she's not following the EDM pop trashes like nowdays just to beI really love this album! "Joanne'' sounds so powerful and beautiful that I'm already crazy for it; Meaningful and touching lyrics, amazing and orgasmic music, incredible vocals and professional production make this album her best work to date! It's so important that the album is very different from her previous works and she's not following the EDM pop trashes like nowdays just to be successful on the charts. She's always different, always interesting, and step by step she rises to the legendary level. Congrats Queen of Music - Lady Gaga! Expand
  74. 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
  75. Oct 21, 2016
    4
    Stepping away from the intent, the inspiration, the hype, and the general rooting for her to succeed and focusing instead on the quality of the songs alone, Joanne is just not very good.
  76. Oct 21, 2016
    4
    While Lady Gaga has managed to overcome But In This Is A decline Having to seek a gender Another para to call a little attention from the media and say that there was a great invention by her. Choose a producer Mark Ronson As was the worst mistake he has taken in his career and even as their singles that have come out lately.
  77. Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Con Joanne Lady Gaga la superestrella internacional nos presenta su lado mas personal, mas humano y cercano. Cada canción esta oxigenada con las mas simples y dolorasas historias que le otorgan la clase de alma y pasión que solo una voz unica como la de Gaga puede lograr. Junto a Born This Way su mejor album.
  78. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Melhor lançamento da Gaga desde 2011. Apesar do foco ter se voltado para a voz e a produção, as expectativas criadas ainda deixam todos esperando por mais um Born This Way ou The Fame Monster.
  79. 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
  80. Nov 2, 2016
    10
    Definitely a grower for me, I didn’t quite like it at the beginning but the more you listen to it the more you like it, I love that she doesn’t use the same formula from 2013 or 2011, she changed, for better or for worse and I’m proud of that change, not the Gaga I’m used to, but I’m not complaining at all :)
  81. Oct 21, 2016
    6
    Gente o Album está horrivel jesus gaga poderia fazer algo muito melhor .............................................................................................
  82. Oct 21, 2016
    9
    Excellent album, with 10 of the 11 tracks that are amazing or excellent. (The left one is, in my opinion, Hey Girl, which is still good, but a bit under what I expected).
    It's different, and it's a good thing!
    I like this version of Lady Gaga :D
  83. Nov 20, 2016
    1
    A basic album without emotion. One try to be different but the same things that i hear years ago. I think this album is so descartable and no one will remember it the next year. Epic Fail. Perfect Illusion it's the worst trash i've heard.
  84. Oct 22, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though we can see Lady Gaga's true face, "Joanne" fails to deliver. There are 4-5 songs that are upbeat and "Gaga" style, but the rest is just a banch of boring ballads. Her vocals shine in this record (and that's why I gave 6/10 and not 4/10), but it's not enough. I like to see her evolve, but I'd like her to keep the upbeat and fun characteristics that made her famous. Expand
  85. Nov 7, 2016
    5
    I'd have preferred Stefani to have stayed inside her comfort zone of creepy and extroverted dance pop. You see, she's not a very good country music writer, and her vocals often feel awkwardly constrained when singing this kind of stuff. Not that the dance pop songs on Joanne are awesome either, because they are quite unimpressive as well, but they are at least decent, like pleasant inI'd have preferred Stefani to have stayed inside her comfort zone of creepy and extroverted dance pop. You see, she's not a very good country music writer, and her vocals often feel awkwardly constrained when singing this kind of stuff. Not that the dance pop songs on Joanne are awesome either, because they are quite unimpressive as well, but they are at least decent, like pleasant in moderate doses. Quite a flawed album overall with few impressive hooks. "Perfect Illusion" is the album's highlight, and that one is good (not great, just good.) But hey, did anyone expect this one to be awesome? Did anyone think people will remember it a few years (or months) from now on? Does anyone still give a damn about ARTPOP? Genuine questions (well, at least that last one.) Expand
  86. Oct 21, 2016
    6
    Well i was expecting the bangers... i think i will pass this era, i miss Lady Gaga, the album is not bad, but if i was to buy a country album, it wouldn't be Lady Gaga. Dancing in circles is great though
  87. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing. Very unique and ahead of its time, unlike the generic music on the radio right now. What many people need to realize is that gaga is evolving as an artist; and this is her being her, not being controlled by a record label, or by the mass media. True music and true talent always reigns. It's a shame people don't realize what she has done, and continues to do for pop music.
  88. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    The rawness of this record is what makes it great. You can definitely hear it in her voice. It's not just an album you listen to. You feel it and connect with it.
  89. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Best album since Born This Way, thank you Gaga for giving us the best song and lyrics that can make us dance, cry and feel your spirit. You deserve the best.
  90. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    The only way to you to dont like any song from Joanne is if you have some issue with Gaga herself or really dont like the kind of styles she bought on it. At first, with the previews, I tought I was gonna really hate it, but when I heard it. So many song with such a vibe that you cant be stucked on it. So I really loved id. It's already better thant ARTPOP to me, but with some time maybeThe only way to you to dont like any song from Joanne is if you have some issue with Gaga herself or really dont like the kind of styles she bought on it. At first, with the previews, I tought I was gonna really hate it, but when I heard it. So many song with such a vibe that you cant be stucked on it. So I really loved id. It's already better thant ARTPOP to me, but with some time maybe could overcome another one Expand
  91. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Amé este álbum desde la primera vez que lo escuché, un gran trabajo. Grandes y divertidas canciones, cada vez que lo escucho se pone mejor. Mi disco favorito del 2016.
  92. Oct 21, 2016
    9
    The promising group of collaborators of the album -including Beck, Josh Homme, Florence Welch, Mark Ronson, Bloodpop, etc...- failed to create a commercial album but personally I think that's the point. They didn't want to make a cheesy pop album like everything released this year, they pushed the limit and mixed all kind of genres to create the most american sound ever. The vocals andThe promising group of collaborators of the album -including Beck, Josh Homme, Florence Welch, Mark Ronson, Bloodpop, etc...- failed to create a commercial album but personally I think that's the point. They didn't want to make a cheesy pop album like everything released this year, they pushed the limit and mixed all kind of genres to create the most american sound ever. The vocals and lyrics are good but Gaga could've done better, but the instrumentals are a masterpiece alone. Expand
  93. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Lady Gaga's voice is amazing and every song has some thing interesting, i'm proud of her and i love her Job in Joanne, this album like each one of her has quality, NEVER CHANGE GAGA!
  94. 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
  95. Oct 21, 2016
    10
    You did it like no-body could do it, Mark and all the people who did the record all together with you just WAUW Gaga! Thank you again for this great and raw record x
  96. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    It's always unfair when you see reviews trying to compare Gaga to the likes of Beyoncé, for example. Because, though, both are brilliant at what they do, they have completely different approaches and proposals of artistic expression. While Beyoncé is always aiming for supernatural perfection, in constant attemps to look more than human, Gaga, as of recently, is more interested in showingIt's always unfair when you see reviews trying to compare Gaga to the likes of Beyoncé, for example. Because, though, both are brilliant at what they do, they have completely different approaches and proposals of artistic expression. While Beyoncé is always aiming for supernatural perfection, in constant attemps to look more than human, Gaga, as of recently, is more interested in showing her vulnerability, her contradiction, her humanity. Although Joanne, as everything Gaga does, is not perfect, it is ok because that is never her intention. More than perfect, Joanne is, like Gaga herself, human. And, to me, that is way better e more relatable.

    That aside, Joanne has some of Gagas most brilliant moments. Diamond Heart has Bad Romance's epicness and brilliant production, but with a rock twist. And Ay-o is Mark Ronson's version Uptown Funk for Gaga, we'll be stuck with that one for while, I foresee.
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  97. Oct 22, 2016
    10
    This is a fantastic album. All the songs could make you sad, could make you happy, could make you dance...could make you feel. And this is what good music is supposed to do!
  98. 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!
  99. 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
Metascore
67

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.