After taking quite the musical hiatus, Lady Gaga has finally released her fifth album, Joanne. Named for her aunt who died of cancer, Lady Gaga's newest album shows the softer side of an older, more mature Gaga.

Gaga has gone on quite the journey. Riding off the tremendous success of Born This Way in 2011, she released Artpop, in 2013. Unfortunately, this album received mixed reviews, and wasn't considered a success. After Artpop, Gaga took a bit of a break-releasing a jazz album with Tony Bennett called Cheek to Cheek.

She was quiet for a while, dealing with the breakup of fiance Taylor Kinney, and starring on American Horror Story: Hotel, fans quietly waited for any sort of announcement of a new album.

Now, in October of 2016, Lady Gaga is back. With the release of Joanne, Mother Monster has revealed a softer side of herself, letting go of her usual glitz and glam to sing some sweet tunes. If there was every any question about whether or not this woman was a true artist, there isn't now. Already a number 1 on Billboard- Each song tells a true story from her life.

A-Yo is fun jammer-perfect for blasting in the cars with your best friends. John Wayne and Dancing in Circles give power to female sexuality, as Gaga sings about craving a John Wayne-type guy and masturbation-not something that's typically sung about in main stream media. Hey Girl, a duet with Florence Welch, tells a story of two women encouraging each other. Come to Mama warns that we must "stop throwin' stones at your sisters and your brothers;" a desperate reminder to be kind to each other.

Of course, heartstrings were pulled with the titular song Joanne. Written about her aunt who passed away, Lady Gaga nails the feeling of not wanting a sick family member to go. "Every part of my aching heart/needs you more/than the angels do," she sings, and anyone who's ever lost someone close to them shed a little tear.

Joanne is something new for Lady Gaga. It isn't party hits and pop tunes-it's something much more raw. This album is soft and real, it's Gaga's soul. After a controversial album and a few years break, this Poker Face artist is back and better than ever.