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22 de octubre de 2016
Simple and Wonderful
I've said it about a million times on various reviews I've written. The mark of a real artist, regardless of genre, is the ability for them to try new things, and succeed at them. We knew back in 2008/2009 that there was greatness instilled in Lady Gaga, and throughout the last eight years she has shown to be a phenomenal performer, chameleon, and artist in general with a penchant for showmanship. We've seen her tackle pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, and country and in each case she has seemed perfectly at home. As though it just came naturally to her. So is the same for Joanne, her latest album and reincarnation.Diehard fans of her electropop eras like The Fame Monster, Born This Way, or Artpop will likely be put off by Joanne. There is nothing on here that even hints at the Lady Gaga of those days. With the exception of maybe "Dancing in Circles", there isn't a dance beat to be found anywhere. Joanne has a very heavy country and Americana influence, even while still being a pop record at heart. The album is also a departure for her in terms of songwriting...this is by far the most personal album she's ever released. The simple album cover actually represents the music on this record very well.My favorite tracks are "Diamond Heart", which is the "Marry the Night" of this album for sure...starting on a fierce rock number to introduce the album. The minimalistic and gorgeous "Joanne" is a sweet ode to her aunt, with its hushed guitar, quiet synths, and Gaga singing in a tender, thin voice. It's mesmerizing. "Sinner's Prayer" is country-type banger that I could listen to on repeat. "Just Another Day" from the deluxe edition is reminiscent of Gaga emulating Elton John and it's brilliant. "John Wayne", "A-yo", and the afore-mentioned "Dancing in Circles" are the closest this album has to any additional official singles.This album is clearly going to be divisive. I'm curious to see how it will be received a few years from now, and how it'll fit amongst the rest of her repertoire. Right now though, I haven't stopped listening to Joanne on repeat. It's an album that's truly from the heart, and you can actually hear just how close to her this album is. It's a new level for Gaga, and I'm happy to say she has succeeded admirably!Ver másVer menos
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