[Avariko]

Yes, it is the most experimental, revolutionary, bravest, riskiest and most original shift in sound to literally EVER exist in the HISTORY of music.

[Heirloom]

lol no

even Rated R is riskier than Joanne

[Heirloom]

Originally posted by Pavement Princess

I'm failing to see how this ISN'T safe? Gaga lost the GP's interest because her "weird" and "out there" schtick was becoming played out, so her toning down her image and her sound to save face along with two producers behind "Uptown Funk" and "Sorry" is considered an incredibly brave and creative reinvention? OK.

now this is the true tea

[Hazard]

No? Circus-Femme Fatale was way riskier.

[J a y]

I wouldn't say that but yes, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is fearless.

Originally posted by Pavement Princess

I'm failing to see how this ISN'T safe? Gaga lost the GP's interest because her "weird" and "out there" schtick was becoming played out, so her toning down her image and her sound to save face along with two producers behind "Uptown Funk" and "Sorry" is considered an incredibly brave and creative reinvention? OK.

Uptown Funk was a hit because of the reason noted in this thread - it's against everything on the radio. You can't honestly sit there listening to Rihanna's discog and tell me you can't tell the difference between what's on the radio and what's not.

As for the Sorry hit-maker? He is the brainchild of PI. That's it. 1 credit. Move on. Find something else. Educate yourself.

[CallumDavies]

is playing pop-country music at the super bowl and dive bars.. a risk

[Danial]

It's definitely risky lol
If it's not risky she would've release a RedOne or Max Martin track

[MANUELF]

Nelly Furtado releasing a spanish album after her biggest era ever is a risk, This is not

[ClashAndBurn]

Originally posted by Optimus

Right now she is not building a respectful legacy but destroying what she had achieved from 2009-2011. Literally not a single song we have heard so far from Joanne has the power to build legacy. To destroy legacy? Yes. To build? No. You build legacy with songs that are universally accepted and loved- like Poker Face, Bad Romance, The Edge of Glory. I am not saying that she needs to make this kind of songs for the rest of her career. You build a legacy with albums like The Fame Monster- liked by everyone- fans and critics. Yet again, I am not saying she has to make albums with this sound for the rest of her career.

You said 'she needs to lose some to win some'
Ever since Joanne era started she has been losing fans and not winning some. Hence why Perfect Illusion flopped and basically no one cared about it but the Monsters even tho a big part of them did not like it.

Regarding the thread title, No, Joanne is not a brave reinvention. Its just bad music. You can reinvent yourself and not jump in another music genre. You can reinvent yourself by still making pop songs. She basically reinvented herself after The Fame with Bad Romance. It sounded nothing like the singles from The Fame, yet it was loved by the GP and is seen as a classic Gaga song. Maybe she will have more luck next time. Sadly, she really had the hype this time and people were rooting for her

Basically all of this.

Really sad to see what her career has become. It's like she's just decided to throw in the towel and give up on the legacy that she's built for herself.

[MissedTheTrain]

Regardless of what you think is riskier or what not, this is not safe for Gaga. she isn't catering to Pop radio at all, making stuff in line with what's "in" or even in line with what people are used to hearing from her. She's focusing on songwriting at its core, taking an organic approach, and is just doing what she wants. I commend her for that

[that G.U.Y.]

Honestly, I want to see her be brave

[DoubleDutchess]

Yes. Raw talent all over.

[Leppie]

no

[Sexxx Dreams]

Some people in here clearly can't read because it explicitly says "recent times" in the OP.

[FentyxTesfaye]

Not at all. Adult Contemporary is far from risky, risky for her because this is supposed to be her "comeback" album? Maybe but speaking in general terms this isn't risky in the slightest, even Rated R is riskier than this.

[Rainsford]

She is just using her real name while wearing a hat

[Pop Trash]

I don't know about bravest but if she successfully can convince the country community to support this that's actually pretty smart because most country fans buy music and their faves have longevity. But typically pop stars who go country to some degree (Darius Rucker, Kelly Clarkson, Timberlake, etc) have the backing of major country stars or work with major country stars to get that kind of support and authenticity and Gaga has Mark Ronson, so it will be interesting to see if anyone buys this new Gaga persona. I think it suits her voice nicely tho.

[Outlaws]

Yes. No other pop girl would even dare.

[Starstruck.]

It's not even brave she was forced to tone it down and reinvent herself and now when she did, the music got even worse.

But whatever helps you sleep at night I guess

[6_INCH_HEELS]

No. That would be Britney Jean.