Angel Down work tape version is better than the standard version

[artRaver 3,188]

I prefer the album version. The bird chirping part reminds me of "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton  

[Miky 9,426]

The work tape has more energy and dynamics in the instrumentation.

[LetsGetHigh 52,683]

You're entitled to your wrong opinion.

[Brian Ryan 1,468]

Sounds like the same damn song to me.

[TheFame Monster 8,777]

I agree. I'd like the album version more if it was in the key of the work tape. Both are still good though

[TeenIdle 121,984]

[monketsharona 50,927]

Angel Down is my favorite song from Joanne. Definitely the best written !

I love both versions but I have to admit the Work Tape is warmer and definitely raw. The instrumental is far better with only the guitar. 

 

[Gagaplayer315 13,496]

Excuse me no, the vocals + instrumental in the album version are way better. The work tape turns into a mess near the end

 

[Lucas 23,891]

the work tape sounds like a powerful live performance but I like the production of the final version more

[takemetovenus 4,826]

Nobody will ever be able to convince me otherwise that the Work Tape version of Angel Down is superior  Instrumental is gorgeous, and vocals are nice and easy to listen to. Album version isn't bad, but I feel like the Work Tape version carries the song along way better tbh

[Clayton 720]

When I listened to them for the first time, the standard version made me tear up and the work tape just gave me those fierce vocals that I love so much

 

I want Angel Down to close off this era, I always imagine a beautiful, moving video with shots of her playing the piano in a wrecked place alternating with shots of her walking through the wreckage (like the aftermath of a tragedy or attack)

[malazam 15,710]

[Lextyr97 18,888]

I prefer the album because the instrumental is one of the best I've ever heard to be quite honest. It really captures a sense of question, wonder, death, mourning, but also glory (at the end) as well. The album version is beautiful. 

HOWEVER, I live for the vocals in the Work-Tape version too, but I wish she went higher in the last chorus like she does in the album. If the album version was in the work tape's pitch, it would be amazing if this performance proves anything:

Sidenote, 3:35 is the ultimate slayage. The high note after 3:45 hands down makes me very upset the album version wasn't in this key. Ugh so good.

[inuborg 4,135]

I deleted the work tape, so the album could end on Just Another Day

[Ooolong 4,440]

The final version has killer production but it's still a slow song and the vocals are a total snooze, so I usually listen to the Work Tape instead.