BenG 19,908 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Overall, after a couple listens, “Joanne” is a solid piece of work. Gaga’s experiments with a variety of genres and vocal stylings over the subjects of relationships, sex, coming together, and world awareness. Many people believed that “ARTPOP” was an album geared toward her dedicated fan base. Though many of her fans are upset with this album, I believe this album is more personal and aimed toward the general public. She has said publicly in interviews that she wants to introduce her fans to different kinds of music on this album and I think she accomplished that. “Joanne” is not Gaga’s biggest triumph. Some of the subjects repeat and the track listing order feels jumbled. There isn’t a clear flow from beginning to end, which “Born This Way” executed nearly perfectly. A personal song like “Joanne” that deals with mourning a loved one should not be sandwiched in between two sex songs. I understand many people listen to the album on shuffle by purchasing digital downloads or listening on a streaming service. However, there are still people out there like myself who like to listen to an album chronologically on a physical copy. For those who are skeptical about this album because you want the dance-pop Gaga of yesteryear, please give this a chance. If you can listen to this kind of music by Rachel Platten, Colbie Callait and Sia, then why wouldn’t you like it from this Manhattan native? I tip my hat to her for trying something new like Kelly Clarkson did with her rocker edge of 2006’s “My December.” Not everyone is going to be a fan of the work and that’s fine. However, there is a difference between not being a fan of an album and making assumptions that it’s terrible. I hope that one day as a musical society, we can accept that artists have the right to change their musical direction for expression purposes. As Gaga once famously said, “stop the drama, start the music.” http://www.strosechronicle.com/fresh/lady-gagas-joanne-album-review/ Thanks to @Cut That Hoe Does NOT count for Metacritic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut That Hoe 78 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Thanks, boo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togekiss 2,528 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I agree with the bit about the track listing I have to say. building a daydream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef 61,598 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 But Does It Count For Metacritic™ (Gaga Daily™ No copyright infringement intended. Property of GGD Management 2016©) Signature loading… 👹🖤 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut That Hoe 78 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Queen of getting praised by the weekly student-run newspaper at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon98 4,830 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 the tracklisting truly is tragic! great album though, just play it on shuffle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagzDonkeyD 1,293 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 But does it count Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagzDonkeyD 1,293 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 The tracklist is very bad. Imagine go from perfect illusion straight to million reasons it's like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 "But does it count?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG 19,908 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 4 minutes ago, Shawn Lee said: The tracklist is very bad. Imagine go from perfect illusion straight to million reasons it's like It's the calm after the storm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG 19,908 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, Shawn Lee said: But does it count 20 minutes ago, PerfectDelusion said: Does NOT count for Metacritic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana 2,713 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nice that they are here for her change! Tho I agree somehow with the tracklisting, it's my only issue with this album. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardevoir 9,823 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I personally see nothing wrong with tracklisting. Sugar, spice, and everything nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,869 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 slay me mentioning kelly's flop "my december" I have the physical cd lmao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed 7,716 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 7 hours ago, Cut That Hoe said: Thanks, boo! Do you live in Albany too? I write for the SUNY paper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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