"Red and Blue" vs. "Joanne"

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1 minute ago, Craig Barnes said:

Joanne is perfect as it is

So am I

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There is a certain distinction between Red and Blue maturity-wise. Red and Blue is a great piece of work, but an amateur-ish creation of an young Gaga, while Joanne is an album centered around the idea of ''growth'' as an artist, so a showcasing of maturity created in a specific time in Gaga's career.

 

I don't mind the country/ Texas aesthetic in Joanne since Gaga used to give it a certain appeal/ a sense of familiarity for the American public but I understand your point. Red and Blue feels extremely ''raw'' since it has no ultimate commercial appeal while Joanne was a commercial album (crafted with Bloodpop involvement). I am not saying Joanne was forced, but Red And Blue really has a more naive and genuine feel to it mostly due to how carefree was.

 

I also don't like this indie narrative. Joanne did have some indie vibes but that's it. I don't think she should have gone deeper into this sound since since there was the risk to alienated a lot of this fanbase. I wouldn't mind a fuller (maybe more guitars) sound in most of the songs - so more of a rock direction but that's because of my taste. 

 

I may prefer Red and Blue  though (from Joanne I only use individual songs).

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Joanne of course, but No Floods and Wish You Were Here are still bops!