Lady Gaga’s ‘Joanne’ at 10: Every Track Ranked
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Gaga's mid-career swerve, our ranking of each of the album's 14 tracks (including its bonus cuts).
In 2016, ten years after her rise to fame, Lady Gaga unveiled her fourth solo album, Joanne, which marked a significant departure from her previous turbo-pop sound. The album, named after her late aunt Joanne Germanotta, who died of lupus at the age of 19 in 1974, showcased a variety of influences ranging from country, rock, Americana, and folk.
The dedication to her aunt and her personal connection to her inspired the creation of the album, which explored themes of trauma, grief, female friendship, vulnerability, self-love, and social justice.
Produced by Gaga herself, along with Mark Ronson and BloodPop, Joanne debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and garnered several accolades. Best pop vocal album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018, the album featured the hit tracks "Million Reasons" and "Joanne," the latter winning the award for best pop solo performance in 2019.
The album's impact was felt beyond Gaga's music, as it sparked a trend among pop stars to return to their roots. Artists such as Miley Cyrus with Younger Now (2017), Kylie Minogue with Golden (2019), Kesha with Rainbow (2017) and High Road (2020) followed in her footsteps, reaffirming the significance of Joanne in the world of pop music. As the album celebrates its 10th anniversary, a retrospective of its track list, including the three bonus tracks from the Deluxe edition, is presented below, ranked from worst to best.
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