Why does Lady Gaga release less hits?

With Lady Gaga's Joanne now having been out for long enough to become her fourth chart-topper on the Billboard 200, we've had a little time to sort out our feelings about the work, and compare it to what's come before. read more

I know for certain that she has released more hits than I have, for example. And very likely more hits than the person asking this question. read more

At this stage in her career, Lady Gaga has nothing left to prove, which is a very nice place to be about the time you hit 30. At this point in an artist's career, it isn't about making money (although people always like making money), getting more awards (she has a truckload), or even"being the best" (to the diehard Little Monsters, she's already there). read more