Oh god I don't like any of those songs if that what's the album is like I might prioritise mel c and listen to this in a few weeks time instead.

Sorry to hear about your dad btw

I like it

Sure I prefer her earlier Dance/Pop/Classic/BatsS**t Crazy stuff

BUT

Artists develop, they change, they go through different things in their life, take new outlooks on stuff, meet new people, life moves on and so does artists music

Sure if I was working with Gaga on an album I'd have made another The Fame (Monster)or Born this Way but respect to her for doing what she wanted.

I'm liking it, not loving but usually takes me a while anyway with new albums

First impression: much better than ArtPop.

A slightly weird direction to go in, but no weirder than any other stars of her level and fame have gone with their recent albums (Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake, even Coldplay).

Does anybody know how Joanne is currently doing on iTunes?

#1

Its a decent album but its not her best and luckily not her worst, that would be the generic pile of shite that is ARTPOP, however I can't hear any hit singles here. It just sounds like an album of filler songs.

OK... so i'm actually loving this It's different to her other albums sure, but it's still very Gaga. I've loved all her albums though and never got the hate for Artpop.

It it just me or does Come to Mama sound rather Christmassy And Just Another Day is the closest she's sounded to 'The Fame' since 2009!

Thanks, that's very kind! It was a while ago now but the song Joanne brought up a lot of memories and emotions, and I think the sentiment of losing someone is beautifully expressed within this song. I could relate to it anyway.

The album isn't like those previous songs I mentioned. I just meant that, for those saying that this sound of hers came completely out of left field, she's always had this more personal and honest side to her (that's why I listed those songs).

I absolutely love Diamond Heart!

Angel Down is stunning, really love Million Reasons.

And Dancin' In Circles

So disappointed. Far too country sounding for me.... And I love a bit of Dolly! 😜

It sounds like PInk's albums. Don't like it at all (apart from Perfect Illusion).

Trying to like it. I feel like some of the songs i like purely because its Gaga's voice, which i love.
Couple of them are unlistenable (AYO).
Its a pleasant enough album, but for me its by far her weakest. I liked Artpop.
This is going to be a big flop by Gaga's standards, unfortunately i believe that she genuinely does not care too much about sales. Im sure her record company do though

I would love to hear more unreleased stuff from her, i cant wait another 3 years for an album.

Listening to Joanne made me go back and revisit GaGa's old albums.
"Scheisse" still sounds amazing......it is criminal she never released it as a single.

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UK Saturday Update

3 Lady Gaga - Joanne (11,444)

Outselling Glory by Britney Spears in just one day

It'll do well its first week then crash and burn, just like Perfect Illusion.

I feel a bit sorry for Gaga.

In today's climate picking the first single is very important. If people don't like the first single, the album basically has no chance.

The album is not my cup of tea at all, but I think Perfect Illusion kind of gives a misleading impression about the album. It is not typical of the rest of the album. I wonder why they didn't pick as the first single one of the more country, folk or organic tracks which are more typical of the whole album and might appeal to a different audience.

Maybe the label got scared by her change and they picked the song that was the most like her older music.

It might do better in America.

I wonder why global artists do country albums as they're not big sellers outside the US.

I'm not sure why people keep saying it's a country album when it isn't. Sure it's inspired by country, but after listening to it in full, it's by no means a 'country album'

Sinner's Prayer is definitely a country song, and A Million Reasons is close to being a country ballad... but yeah, apart from that the rest of the record isn't country at all.

This record is way better than Born This Way, which had about 3 good songs on it IMO. It's better than Artpop as well, even though there's nothing as genius as Swine.

Btw, Just Another Day (one of the bonus tracks) sounds like the Fraggle Rock theme tune.....does anyone else hear that??

Better than born this way ?? Not a chance.
There is nothing on this album as good as Judas, Heavy Metal Lover, Edge of Glory, Schiebe , need I go on

It's all down to opinion. For example, I prefer Dancin' in Circles over Judas

well this is true its all personal tastes. but i just love all gaga's previous stuff so much i want to hear more, im just annoyed really

what i would really REALLY love to leak, is the collab with Beyonce, Rachet

Giving the album a listen at the moment. I've only just started so ill post my thoughts later.

I didn't much care for Artpop but really liked The Fame/Monster and Born This Way.