When evaluating a new work by a famous artist or band, I often imagine how it would sound from behind a veil of ignorance, without the taint of prejudice and, maybe, with some degree of generosity. If this were the debut album from a promising rock band, with Stefani Germanotta as its fabulous lead singer, I suspect Joanne would be hailed for its audacity.
Diamond Heart = 6/10
A-Yo = 7.5/10
Joanne = 9/10
John Wayne = 7/10
Dancin' in Circles = 7.5/10
Perfect Illusion = 8/10
Million Reasons = 4.5/10
Sinner's Prayer = 8.5/10
Come to Mama = 6/10
Hey Girl = 8/10
Angel Down = 7.5/10
Grigio Girls = 5/10
Just Another Day = 8.5/10
Angel Down (Work Tape) = 8/10