Joanne [VINYL]

Fantastic album I love it when an artist plays against type. This album may by a little rock/country in sound but it still retains a dance beat. I would really highly recommend this album, it's my favourite of her.

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If I say that some of my favourite Gaga tracks to date are Speechless, Teeth, Again Again, You and I, and Dope, I guess it won't surprise you that I love this album. From the beginning, I've understood that Gaga is a fashion-loving disco star, and she loves pulsing beats and anthemic dance tracks. However, I think she's often at her best when everything else is dialed down and that bloody gorgeous husky-silky voice of hers is allowed to shine. When this lady belts it out, oh boy - does she belt it out. Her voice will raise the hairs on the back of your arm and make you fall in love. And finally, the album I have been wishing for has arrived: pure, raw Gaga at her finest; no up tempo dance tracks (except perhaps Perfect Illusion, which is still somehow quieter than her usual Bad Romances and Telephones...) just voice, and lyric, and melody.I got Joanne this morning, and have played it through three time now. Immediately a few songs stand out:Ayo - ridiculously sassy, hip-swaying, toe-tapping, countrifed Gaga. This one's catchy.Joanne - the standout titular track, this song is utterly, perfectly beautiful. It is a meditation on watching somebody you love die, and I'm not embarrassed to say that it brought me very near tears the first time I heard it. I think the most exquisite thing about it is how very small and understated it is, yet has immense power and bravery in the simple lyrics and sweetly crooned delivery. Reminds me a little of Oasis's Let There Be Love - songs don't always have to be belt-em-out power ballads to strike you through the heart. It's unlike anything Gaga has ever done, and yet somehow fits her perfectly.Million Reasons - a bit more power-ballady than Joanne, yet nonetheless very raw and beautiful.Sinner's Prayer - another tune with a catchy country twangCome to Mama - Gaga asks why the heck we don't have world peace, and why is everyone arguing when we should all just love and respect each other? It's a gorgeous, cheeky, cheerful, cinematic track and by the time the saxophone starts up at the end it reminded me of Darlene Love's Alone on Christmas, played in Home Alone 2Angel Down - another low key, sorrowful track showcasing Gaga's sweet velvety voice that can somehow pluck out emotions you didn't know you had.I love this lady and hope she continues to make whatever music makes her happy. The sound may be a little different and put off fans of Gaga's more hardcore club-filling tracks like Judas and Bad Romance, but if you've loved her all along for her voice and her talent, you will find nothing amiss here. Wonderfully sweet.

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I like the album but it's missing some upbeat songs! anyone who says artpop was rubbish I don't understand. artpop was and will be my favourite album of gaga. the fame is next will born this way and then joanne comes last also wasn't a fan of cheek to cheek never bought it. this album needed something more it needed a mixture of everything but it's all literally country or rock. I do like some songs others are a miss. after the beats1 interview I think gaga has clearly said she's done with making music to please others and it's about what she wants to make now. it is her choice and her voice and she's aloud to do what she likes I guess. is her life. but it's 4 stars because it's missing that upbeat songs

Listen to this album on Amazon Prime. I'm just astounded that there are people who have given this album 1 or 2 stars. What do they want? Maybe an artist who is so wacky that she becomes tedious!Anyone thinking of buying this album needs to understand that this is Lady Gaga setting aside all the nonsense in the past (obviously she has produced some great stuff during the nonsense period) and proved to me, and I suspect a lot of people, that she is a damn good singer. There is a lot of emotion in this album including in the title track where she sings about an aunt who passed away from a chronic disease (see photo). This song is incredible with emotion that few artists are able to express.Other tracks...every single song in this album is great...however some really stand out. Joanne (already mentioned). Million Reasons...if she has sung a better ballad I certainly haven't heard it. Angel Down, another superb ballad, John Wayne, great track with really funny start (shouts a little like my wife!), Grigio Girls....if you down like this track there is something wrong!!!So again, how some people have given this 1 or 2 stars is a mystery. It is NOT the Lady Gaga we know...but rather an artist who has peeled everything back to show off an incredible voice. I might be wrong, but this album will eventually be considered one of the greats.

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Having never owned an album by Lady GaGa before I was completely blown away by this . There isn’t a weak song in this, each song has a catchy melody and verse. I think it’s a triumphant album personally, because it uses her voice to its fullest potential. I especially love A Million Reasons. It’s worth a listen and I would recommend it to anyone.