Duke 437 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 After listening to the album, here are my honest first thoughts per song. I have been on GGD since the original forum and I'm a huge Gaga fan, so please don't throw hate my way for opinion. I wanted to offer my insight into the album. Joanne (album) in one sentence - Incredible production and choruses, let down by obvious lyrics, weak verses and strange vocal styling. Diamond Heart - Awesome instrumental, opens the album with a ferocious tone and passionate fire that you hope stretches throughout the album. The build up to the chorus is one of the album's highlights. A-YO - Exudes a funky feeling that instantly gets you moving. Two long verses get you waiting for the chorus, which shares a similar build up to Diamond Heart. The chorus is sing-a-long gold. Joanne - Vocally, Gaga sounds shaky as the song begins and it doesn't add the emotion, it just feels out of place. One of the strongest chorus' on the album but it's unfortunately paired by very weak and obvious verses. John Wayne - John Wayne is the song of the album. Production is on point, lyrics are fun and the chorus is exactly what you want from the song. Dancing Circles - This song opens with promise but extends into a weak verse. The chorus is fantastic. Perfect Illusion - Needs some space for breathe but overall, it's a great song that stands well alone, but not in the context of the album. Sinners Prayer - Far too Johnny Cash influenced, it felt like a very obvious tribute; lyrically and sonically. Million Reasons - An album standout. Fantastic production backed by massively relatable and personal lyrics. Come To Mama - This should never have happened. It sounds like a Christmas advert song. That's all I can say. Hey Girl - A cool sound paired with a nice hook. It instantly felt like a waste of Florence's voice on such an understated track. A missed opportunity. Angel Down - The album closes beautifully, political statements that feel relevant to the current landscape of America. Potentially the best production on the album - truly haunting. In my opinion, the songs themselves have the DNA of incredible pop songs and could have sounded much better in that style. I will never condemn Gaga for trying new genres. I love that she explores herself creatively but this feels like a homage to the genre, rather than a solid entry into it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan 20,534 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Totally agree, John Wayne is the highlight of the album. It effectively showcases the style she was going for on this album and retains a fresh pop vibe at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingF 485 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 i like the album but i understand your points Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEWRJEWR 5,663 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 couldnt disagree more Fear, she's the mother of violence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDomBoy 1,182 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 ANGEL DOWN All monsters are human, you are a monster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagu 1,928 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Can we just agree in unanimity that the production of the entire album is beyond perfection? "Jezus iz a biskweeeet!" [Kenya Michaels] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malazam 15,710 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 *don't let this influence you* *don't let this influence you* *don't let this influence you* Influenced. another shot before we kiss the other side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy 5,686 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Can someone pm me a link?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiunzhan 996 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I wonder why Perfect Illusion sounds too bassy compared to the rest of the songs, her voice is less clearer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcerer 10,518 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I disagree on Come To Mama. I felt like a vintage Legend is singing to me. Hey Girl felt like a vocal showdown. Overall, I respect and love your opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiunzhan 996 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I think it's the way they mastered it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGM 2,837 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hey Girl to me sounds like You Got A Friend... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theARTVampire 3,316 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 No shade on Come To Mama, please! It sounds amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifek 49,371 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Can someone PM me? ❗️ IG: thebumblebee__ ❗️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagu 1,928 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, M83 said: Can someone pm me a link?! PMed you because I love M83 "Jezus iz a biskweeeet!" [Kenya Michaels] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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