Madame X
by Madonna
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  1. FidelMMX
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Me parece un album muy bueno, es muy inovador y tiene sonidos muy buenos, muy buen album
  2. stefachoo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    A bold audacious pop album only the queen could make. She still has so much to say.
  3. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Madame X is the record Madonna needed to make. Although she did use Auto-tune that little too much, but, i Like it and it just adds to the album. Songs like God Control and Extreme Occident prove that Madonna can make powerful political statements that should be quotable in today's world. Well Done!

    Best Songs: Batuka, I Don't Search I Find, God Control, Extreme Occident, I Rise,    Madame X is the record Madonna needed to make. Although she did use Auto-tune that little too much, but, i Like it and it just adds to the album. Songs like God Control and Extreme Occident prove that Madonna can make powerful political statements that should be quotable in today's world. Well Done!

    Best Songs: Batuka, I Don't Search I Find, God Control, Extreme Occident, I Rise, Medellin, Come Alive

    Worst Songs: Crazy    … Expand
  4. JacqueM
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The most experimental and adventurous album and the best of album of a decade. Madonna once again proves why she is the greatest solo artist of all time.
  5. EdwardBJ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The one and only Queen of Pop. One of her most ambitious and different albums in recent years. LOVE!
  6. EdyQ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The Queen of Music. Love how her creative mind can give us this audible art piece.
  7. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Альбом с идеей, концепцией, выполнен очень хорошо. Определенно лучший ее альбом 10х годов.
  8. Wayne11
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    A important critique on the world today, discussing religion, self and others. Shining a lite on intolerance and bias. Her best album yet
  9. Lament93
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    "Madame X" is so much better than her latest efforts. Madonna's latest album is bizarre and interesting. Some choices may seem odd but in the end, everything feels coherent with the theme and her alter-ego's background story. The tour was amazing too and is complementary to this work of art, check it out!
  10. ihatextintapig
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Entiéndanlo Little Mierdas este es el comeback del siglo y del milenio , mejores canciones que en la discografía entera de Lady Gargajo , GARRAPATAGA!!!!
  11. Josuemlvc
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Amazing cohesive album, perhaps wrong lead single. But overall all songs are great. Highlights: God Control, Crazy, Batuka. This album deserves a chance to listen without prejudice. Saddly Madonna is banned from radio play and the album flopped. But listening to it in the Madame X tour was a delight!
  12. Amruk
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    "Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be"Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be really nice to hear the song with that experimental part. Another track is even more experimental with many sections. "God Control" starts with Madonna mummbling, and it continues with church choir transforming into hi-NRG dance track. Maybe with too much auto-tune, but you can really groove to this! And Madonna's delivery is really cool and fitting. "Future" didn't clicked to me at the begining, but now it's one of the album tracks I enjoy the most. Production here is really great.
    "Batuka" didn't click with me for the first listen too, but I started grooving to it with time. However I can say that this song is very flawed, not only it feels inconsistent, but Madonna's vocals are so so bad here. She really should stop using/reduce usage of auto-tune. "Killers Who Are Partying" is a fine composition, usage of Portugese is really nice.
    "Crave" got me immedietly. A trap-pop ballad with really cool vocals slayed by both Madonna and Swae Lee. The lyrics are lovely too. "Crazy" and "Come Alive" are a little bit slower compared to the rest of the album, but faster than "Crave". However both of them contain the kick, and they're nice to listen to. "Crazy" has some Spanish lyrics which always fit Madonna, while "Come Alive" ends nicely with a choir. "Extreme Occident" is really fascinating track which is kinda splitted into two parts. I love how the bridge kicks in!
    Another track that I didn't vibe to at first listen - "Faz Gostoso" - is a nice dance song. However it has one major flaw - Madonna sounds here so ugly...and that kinda festival-y bridge doesn't connect with the rest of the song much and it's kinda out-of-place -- I'm glad it's that short. **** I'm Loca" it's a passable effort. It'd be cool if it's spoken outro didn't exist, it's kinda embarassing. "I Don't Search I Find" is the closest thing on this album to be called an "album filler" with it's disposable nature. However this disco tune is really nice to vibe too. "Looking for Mercy" is really nice retrospective track with lush production. Album closer, "I Rise", is an anthem, production and vocals are here on point, with explosive outro, that's what we need!
    It's really nice offering. Madonna simply serves a role of this kind of experimental artist that doesn't need to have a hits right now, even though "Crave" or "I Rise" could've been easily big with proper promotion and hype. They are also my most favorite tracks of the album, with "Future" and "Extreme Occident". Definitely this record is not for everyone, due to it's artsy, experimental nature - but if you're into that stuff you might really enjoy it.    … Expand
  13. byazrov
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    I love Madonna. But this is not an album. This is pure garbage. If Madonna wanted to make her fans hate her new music, this was the way to do it. Don't listen to it. You will be majorly disappointed.
  14. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen… Expand
  15. Rumentino
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Disregarding the main single with Maluma (which I find crappy) the rest of the album is exceptional... Madonna delivers one of the most underrated albums of the year... She did show why she is the queen of reinvention... the album is a must listen
  16. cesario
    Jul 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this Album is a Masterpiece , very sensorial and experimental . Madonna show one more time why she is a queen of pop , 61 years old and push it the music to another level , Madame x is one of the Albums of the year , no doubt… Expand
  17. Volta1999
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Madame X sees Madonna go back to experimental music, such a blend that not everyone can understand!
  18. vesalii
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    A weird, raw, wild, viceral & overproduced album. A classic. Madonna presents Madame X as an extention of her different personas, each one reflected on each song. We can hear Madonna, the human, exposing her rarest thoughts and her weird vision of justice from her rich position.
  19. Tonylee
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Strong lyrics, incredible visuals, experimental and deliciously artistic sound. Extreme Occident, Looking for Mercy, God Control, Batuka e Killers Who Are Partying are the best tracks, but all the others also have their quality and space. The Queen of pop reinvented herself once more and entered her most experimental work to date.
  20. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    Arte experimental. Madonna siempre encontrando su mejor lado, reinventándose como siempre. Merece más aprecio por eso. Sus canciones son buenas, algunas más buenas que otras pero eso no quita el esfuerzo y el talento que tiene al componer y cantarlas con emoción.
  21. zevyctrl
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o madame x foi o melhor álbum da madonna lançado nessa última década, as referências latinas e a forma como ela colocou o português nas músicas deu uma personalidade a mais pro álbum… Expand
  22. DaveWarren
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    For any reasons Madonna is the queen of the Pop Music. Madame X is a very weird album, it's good but someone took bad desicions with the singles and music videos. Madonna show us how can be the perfect storm even when there are some much Pop Stars who take the cover of the digital media. Is not my favorite album but it's Okay.
  23. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Madame X not only amply rewards such close listening, but its daring embrace of the world outside the U.S. underscores how Madonna has been an advocate and ally for left-of-mainstream sounds and ideas throughout her career.
  24. el_tinto
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Madonna has never been so experimental since the American Life era. Excellent album!
  25. Waltinho45
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album perfeito, madonna sempre preocupada em inovar fez algo que nunca havia feito na carreira… Expand
  26. Like_a_Venus
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Entendo a critca de ter varias sonoridades no album mas n acho que isso o torna ruim, é um dos melhores albuns que ela já fez.
  27. Mark_zero200619
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This album is very different for Madonna. She experimented with R&B, african influences and alot of Portugese. At first listen, it sounds weird, you won’t be used to it, but after time, it starts getting sense. She really experimented with tracks like Dark ballet, Batuka and God control. The album has political songs aswell, it discuss important Issues like gun control, ageism, humanThis album is very different for Madonna. She experimented with R&B, african influences and alot of Portugese. At first listen, it sounds weird, you won’t be used to it, but after time, it starts getting sense. She really experimented with tracks like Dark ballet, Batuka and God control. The album has political songs aswell, it discuss important Issues like gun control, ageism, human rights etc. She goes back in time with “I don’t search, I find” and she ends with beatiful “I rise”. It’s definetly not an album for everyone, but it’s masterpiece and will get recognition it deserves sooner or later.… Expand
  28. DanielVargas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, un álbum conceptual perfectamente hecho, ella muestra una vez más su capacidad para reinventarse.
  29. elliotwarhol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incrível como essa mulher consegue sempre se reinventar, álbum lindo, com uma mensagem extremamente necessária
  30. darwinestrada77
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Madonna's album reflects this chapter in her life. She did a very interesting and well-done body of work with the musical and cultural influences of world music: Brazilian funk, reggaeton, African, and many other styles. One of her bests albums.
  31. KennedyEb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Passado o primeiro ano do álbum, é tranquilamente um destaque numa carreira cheia de destaques. Ela conseguiu mais uma vez. Um álbum experimental, político, diferente do que escutamos nas rádios e playlists do momento, e plural, que é onde reside sua maior força. God Control, Crazy, Dark Ballet e Future são meus destaques.
  32. AbnerJP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte contemporáneas, el mundo no estaba listo para esta esta explosión de ritmos variados y frescos, no se podria esperar menos de la reina del pop
  33. jnthla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Madonna, for continuing to work tirelessly. Madame X was not made for the charts, much less for specialized critics. Only those who will be pleased with another work by the only Queen are those who know all about her vast and great career. Yeah!
  34. anderssonlima
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente é o melhor álbum da Madonna na década atual. Madame X propõe uma viagem ao ouvinte e só estando disposto a fazê-la é que se desfruta de tudo que o álbum tem a oferecer. Desde a música latina à música oriental, da música clássica ao rap, da disco à house, do fado aos ritmos africanos... O que não se pode dizer é que o álbum é enfadonho. Muitos estão a dizer que houveDefinitivamente é o melhor álbum da Madonna na década atual. Madame X propõe uma viagem ao ouvinte e só estando disposto a fazê-la é que se desfruta de tudo que o álbum tem a oferecer. Desde a música latina à música oriental, da música clássica ao rap, da disco à house, do fado aos ritmos africanos... O que não se pode dizer é que o álbum é enfadonho. Muitos estão a dizer que houve excessos por parte de Madonna no uso de softwares de edição de voz, mas essa é uma das marcas do produtor Mirwais, que também trabalhou com a cantora no álbum American Life e imprimiu uma sonoridade similar. De toda forma, o álbum está impecável e ao ouvi-lo não senti vontade de pular sequer uma faixa.… Expand
  35. jorbet
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Just a beautiful masterpiece last Madonna's 14th album..... The way she undress her soul and political thoughs, remains me albums as "Like a Prayer" or "American Life"!
    Truly gems included on it are "God Control", "I Rise" or "Crave"....
  36. Kessyjones11
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Most people say: Madonna is shooting everywhere! Hey, she just made an album for her fans, if she's looking for new markets? Surely, what entrepreneur does not have clear goals of expanding business? The album sounds strange and engaging, reminding us of their ages as Ray of Light, Music and Confessions on dance floor. God Control is the strangest and most frantic dance track we'll hearMost people say: Madonna is shooting everywhere! Hey, she just made an album for her fans, if she's looking for new markets? Surely, what entrepreneur does not have clear goals of expanding business? The album sounds strange and engaging, reminding us of their ages as Ray of Light, Music and Confessions on dance floor. God Control is the strangest and most frantic dance track we'll hear this decade.… Expand
  37. Miketheman
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection! World music influences at the very best. Madonnas best since Confessions.
  38. rodrigosprofile
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's bold, experimental and different from everything else Madonna had release.
  39. LuisMontoya
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I love every song in it, every song is unique you can feel her voice and her feelings I'm songs like crazy, crave and God control, but most of all In looking for mercy and I rise that one is a love letter for the LGBT community, and I just love it, I want more of her music, the only queen of pop.

    Medellín, **** i'm loca an faz costoso are fire!
  40. JuanGamboa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Un album con sonidos nuevos para la musica pop y las colaboraciones algo fresco para una artista con tantos años en la industria
  41. RebelRebel
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    one of madonna's greatest albums there are so many masterpiece songs and she deserves all the awards for this art
  42. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    It's hard to describe Madame X, but if I had to I'd say just one word - Bizarre
  43. Lemonhive
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Album definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or biggerAlbum definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or bigger message. Excluding my least favourite track - Medellin - album is a pure masterpiece. Another example why Madonna is not only the "Queen of Pop", but Queen of Reinvention as well… Expand
  44. Sparr126
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Bizarre yet amazing,with everything that's going on in the world Madonna's message about gun control,violence,injustice and self empowerment resonate louder than ever!It's Must listen in Madonna discography
  45. vic-thesinner
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madame X is the best album from 2019. Is fresh, savage, experimental, classic and breath taking. Since Confessions on a Dance Floor, we did not hear legendary disco anthems like God Control, wich is, in the opinion of many fans, the best track from the album.… Expand
  46. Elias96
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    I love this new work of Queen Madonna... the songs are taking a little bit of each culture of the World, and it sounds increíble. There are some songs that maybe must not be on the álbum, but it is a part of the worlwide songs. Fav songs: Crave, Faz Gostoso, God Control, Looking for Mercy, Crazy and **** Im Loca... maybe we Can put Im Alive and Medellín too.
  47. HugoNS
    May 29, 2020
    10
    I love how experimental she still is. Madonna is the definition of ARTIST. She knows no boundaries and that is what attracts me to her work every time
  48. ManuellCarcamo
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum desde Confessions. No me esperaba tanto de este álbum. Sin duda se lucio.
  49. Shelco
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Very cool! Every single song it's charming in it's own way. ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!
  50. Leod
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Maravilhosa se reinventar a cada década e trás o que tem de mais magnífico no pop
  51. verocuda
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Complete perfection! This album is totally different to everything Madonna has ever done, and it pays!
  52. Willtacritic
    May 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A true Madonna's music masterpiece. For the old fans and the newest to come...… Expand
  53. MarcoDavila
    May 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es bueno, novedoso y con ritmos que casi no se escuchan. Me extrañó que este álbum no hubiera estado nominado en los Grammy.
  54. Welllima
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente Maravilhoso , Madonna sendo artista como sempre Rainha do pop te amo.
  55. Ashimashi
    May 28, 2020
    10
    songs have more meaning and power when the singer believes in it, and that's what madonna has delivered in her madame x record. the very best of madonna
  56. jcalves93
    May 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the biggest and most meanful album of all the time! This is not just for fun,this is for thinking! And the songs are great musically..The album is about breaking the boundries of social life,pop and art!!… Expand
  57. Commotion
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Madonna comes back as inspired as she was in the early 2000s, working with polarising producer Mirwais.
  58. paul0hora
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    After three consecutive failures with her past albums, Madame X is a new hope for Madonna's legacy with iconic songs like God Control and showing us a new skill with songs in portuguese like Faz Gostoso and Crazy.
  59. FabPop
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    EVERYTHING IS OK WITH THIS!
    From the beggining to the end!
    The last perfection of 2010's, a perfect way to end a decade and to have a new bible in pop music.

    #There'sTheOnlyOneQueenAndThatsMadonna!
  60. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    It's very...experimental, and Madonna put definitely too much auto-tune on her vocals...
    For normal, casual listeners the best choices from this album would probably be "Crave" and "Crazy", because from of all of this album they sound the most normal.
  61. Thiagohbf
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Madonna like we’ve never seen. The album brings the vibe of Latin music, Brazilian funk, whit a unique beat.
  62. godzilax
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    If Madonna calls herself 'Queen', no one can ever deny. How can a musican still produce such an excellent work and reach great achievement.
  63. JeremySpears
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. She’s the Queen of Pop for a reason. "Madame X" was a true return to form for Madonna after two trashy, dated, trend chasing albums ("Hard Candy" & "MDNA") and the good but way too long and a bit uninspired "Rebel Heart". This album is exactly what you want from a Madonna album and I didn’t think that she would ever serve us a gem like this. It’s creative, innovative,What a masterpiece. She’s the Queen of Pop for a reason. "Madame X" was a true return to form for Madonna after two trashy, dated, trend chasing albums ("Hard Candy" & "MDNA") and the good but way too long and a bit uninspired "Rebel Heart". This album is exactly what you want from a Madonna album and I didn’t think that she would ever serve us a gem like this. It’s creative, innovative, and experimental. It addressed serious issues such as gun violence ("God Control") but also has Dance bops that Madonna is known for ("I Don’t Search I Find"). It’s also her most diverse work in ages as it incorporates elements of latin music, reggaeton, trap, dancehall, EDM, deep house etc. and Madonna sings in three languages on the album (English, Spanish & Portuguese). Favorites: God Control, Dark Ballet, Future, Faz Gostoso & Looking for Mercy… Expand
  64. Newreligion
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Thanks for making new music. If new generations compare the old music with theirs then they will realize that new music comes from the old and has lost its meaning just for reaching the charts. Anyways only a couple has more than her 12 number ones and no female artist has sold more than Madonna.
    This album is an elegant snap in the face not searching charts but by exploring new horizons    Thanks for making new music. If new generations compare the old music with theirs then they will realize that new music comes from the old and has lost its meaning just for reaching the charts. Anyways only a couple has more than her 12 number ones and no female artist has sold more than Madonna.
    This album is an elegant snap in the face not searching charts but by exploring new horizons that anyways younger people will follow because her legacy is beyonda name.love it    … Expand
  65. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Madonna has brought a pop that is of the past, but it fit the current pop. That's a surprising detail, she took every inch of the world and saw something amazing she got along with all the parts. The album is certainly one of her best.
  66. AngelAntonio96
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Este álbum es muy bueno (quitando a Medellín y a B**ch i'm loca) merecía al menos una nominación a los grammys pero bueno... a masterpiece!
  67. PotterheadGleek
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    The most experimental album of her entire career, maybe it's the next Ray of Light, all the sounds are unique in every way, but the collabs with Maluma it's just not my cup of tea, but everything else is a pure masterpiece.
  68. Brennin
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum de 2019 se chama Madame X. Madonna prova o porquê de ser chamada de Queen em cada faixa.
  69. superstella
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    What an amazing return to form Madame X is! God Control, Looking For Mercy & Faz Gostozo are amongst Madonna’s best work ever and the album, as a whole, sounds fresh, exciting, shiny and new. The truly bizarre element is that it manages to instantly sound current and progressive, organic and futuristic, filled with many possible singles while being a musical beast with a characterWhat an amazing return to form Madame X is! God Control, Looking For Mercy & Faz Gostozo are amongst Madonna’s best work ever and the album, as a whole, sounds fresh, exciting, shiny and new. The truly bizarre element is that it manages to instantly sound current and progressive, organic and futuristic, filled with many possible singles while being a musical beast with a character completely of its own. A genuine artistic achievement on Madonna’s behalf that will have you feel connected with it in ways utterly unseen since 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor. In doing so this far in Madonna’s career, it manages to surpass even that iconic album in terms of bravery, authenticity and impact. Thus, sit back and enjoy. After years of uncertainty, Madonna just released her new masterpiece.… Expand
  70. Thiag
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album arrojado, fora da área de conforto de Madonna.
    Um álbum artístico, poético.    … Expand
  71. Ahlisurga
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can’t find another album like Madame X. From track number one untill the last track it was powerful also solid for to execute the story behind every songs combine with her music.… Expand
  72. ThatsMeLukas
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Experimental music is something that appears more and more nowadays. This is one of experimental masterpieces by a mainstream singer. As typical for Madonna, her style and image changes all the time, and this is one of very brave and really interesting changes.
  73. Ricardobv9
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Madame X de Madonna es un Album que mezcla varios géneros con la esencia Pop, es un Álbum que te hará viajar por distintos géneros e idiomas, Madonna quiso mostrar la música del mundo en su Álbum pero no estuvo del todo logrado, aunque es un buen Álbum el objetivo no estuvo 100% logrado.
  74. TiagoKades
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Fantástico, empolgante, diferente, empoderador, político... Madonna mesmo depois de 37 anos de carreira, nos mostra por que reina absoluta no mundo da música. O álbum é uma obra de arte audiovisual incrível!
  75. rUrcte96
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    It is great album and something different from Madonna.I love her duets with Maluma,Quavo and Swae Lee.
  76. benignoemanuele
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    The most exciting trip on her world in years. Very emotionally deep and musically complex.
  77. Marcoadriano
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great return to form for the undisputable queen of pop who reinvents herself again while fighting ageism at the same time.… Expand
  78. brrunosouzza
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Madonna é revolucionária e prova isso a cada álbum. se reinventa e se supera em cada música. Madame X é com certeza um dos melhores lançamentos do ano.

    as participações são bem escolhidas e cada uma construída para dar ênfase no artista convidado, seja no ritmo ou na voz. os vocais belíssimos, o conceito muito bem pensado e executado e o trabalho maduro em cada faixa. Madonna é Madonna,    Madonna é revolucionária e prova isso a cada álbum. se reinventa e se supera em cada música. Madame X é com certeza um dos melhores lançamentos do ano.

    as participações são bem escolhidas e cada uma construída para dar ênfase no artista convidado, seja no ritmo ou na voz.

    os vocais belíssimos, o conceito muito bem pensado e executado e o trabalho maduro em cada faixa. Madonna é Madonna, a única.    … Expand
  79. Wintersteban
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Madonna es como una caja inagotable de talento y comprometida por dar lo mejor de sí en cada album,experimentando pero sin perder su esencia.
  80. Calaeron
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    It's multiculturalism, it's experimentalism, it's art. Deserves all the best things. Best pop album of 2019.
  81. musicfan94
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Incredible, different and experimental. Madonna is ate the top of her criativity once again. The messages and the different genres are an explosive match.
  82. Monszon
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    One of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are someOne of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are some songs that contains valuable vocal content as well, in 2019 nobody writes about global problems, only Madonna and her team did it, and they did it so right, she's a queen, this is like a mix of the experimentalism of Ray of light, the lyrics of American life and the style of rebel heart. DEFINETLY ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS IN 2019… Expand
  83. ivanhugo
    Sep 4, 2019
    7
    Mistura ritmos legais e traz uma sonoridade diferente pra Madonna. “God Control” e “Faz Gostoso” donas do álbum!!!
  84. Bhatta27
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A great trip down the experimental music lane. It will make you travel in different parts of the world.
    Amazing !
  85. grechen
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Madonna's creativity peaked again after releasing unoriginal and boring albums such has MDNA and Hard Candy.
  86. Ashvel
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome! An advance in her career. She definitely is the Queen of Pop of all the time!… Expand
  87. Ignotusoldier
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    "Madame X" is a multicultural, musical, social and political manifesto that allows Madonna to deliver her messages expressing them in different sounds, with different languages and different heritages, all linked by the same strong purpose: to scream to the world that we are all linked by the same history. We have different skin colors different cultures, different histories, and yet we"Madame X" is a multicultural, musical, social and political manifesto that allows Madonna to deliver her messages expressing them in different sounds, with different languages and different heritages, all linked by the same strong purpose: to scream to the world that we are all linked by the same history. We have different skin colors different cultures, different histories, and yet we are all alike, because our music, history, literature, culture inspired and influenced other cultures and vice versa. Immense masterpiece, whatever the "critics" want to say. Madonna expresses herself with no fear, Madonna is still Madonna.… Expand
  88. mdmamolly
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great album that shows creative growth, lyrical genius, and the fact that she has been a pop artist for over 4 decades.
    The songs are varying in style and lyrics, and dare I say story?!
    Great mix of Spanish, English and catchy beats. Something for everyone, and something that production wise seems like an improvement of her last, Rebel Heart, while still carrying on this different new    Great album that shows creative growth, lyrical genius, and the fact that she has been a pop artist for over 4 decades.
    The songs are varying in style and lyrics, and dare I say story?!
    Great mix of Spanish, English and catchy beats. Something for everyone, and something that production wise seems like an improvement of her last, Rebel Heart, while still carrying on this different new style she picked up after leaving her last record deal with MDNA
    10/10    … Expand
  89. crisismattie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Madonna is a Queen. She only paved the way for many other artists to be able to do what they do now. And Madame X is amazing. But it, stream it, love it.
  90. Magic14
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is the most brilliant album of 2019. Experimental, multicultural and personal.
    And one of the best albums by Madonna
  91. musicsauthority
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    After 2 months of listening to Madame X on repeat, I felt obliged to create a Metacritic account to proclaim what a great album this is! Many people (as we can see by the stupid critics' reviews) will not get it, but it is frankly speaking, a masterpiece! This is art in the purest sense. It's profound and transcendental. If you listen to the album from beginning to end, you willAfter 2 months of listening to Madame X on repeat, I felt obliged to create a Metacritic account to proclaim what a great album this is! Many people (as we can see by the stupid critics' reviews) will not get it, but it is frankly speaking, a masterpiece! This is art in the purest sense. It's profound and transcendental. If you listen to the album from beginning to end, you will understand! I admit I did not care for the promotional singles or roll out of this album at all; I was expecting the worst. But when I stayed up till midnight and God Control started playing, I knew I was in for a ride! The album just kept getting better and better! It's one of her best albums ever and I wish it would get the recognition it deserves! Yes, some of the lyrics are clunky but the message and the mood of the album is incredible! It's like nothing out there! If you're looking for something new, you must give Madame X a taste. In a world of Top 40 factory-made singles, Madonna has really done us all a huge favor here gifting us this treat! I love you, Madonna!… Expand
  92. pinksky
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  93. dave40
    Aug 24, 2019
    7
    Better than the last tree albums, but not her best, the worst songs are the featurings but the
    duets with maluma are the worst song ever made by Madonna, the best are GOD CONTROL, KILLERS WHO ARE PARTYING, CRAZY, EXTREME OCCIDENT, I DONT SEARCH I FIND, I RISE and CIAO BELLA
  94. lapinmusic
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A for sure foray into the future, with help and insight from the past and present. It can be emotionally cold and chilling at times through the use of the various vocal effects, but when you do feel that way, it's definitely not unintentional. Madame X is like a trip inside an addicted society, it has highs, lows, recovery, and solutions. You will encounter a lot of unexpected, and to sayA for sure foray into the future, with help and insight from the past and present. It can be emotionally cold and chilling at times through the use of the various vocal effects, but when you do feel that way, it's definitely not unintentional. Madame X is like a trip inside an addicted society, it has highs, lows, recovery, and solutions. You will encounter a lot of unexpected, and to say the least unconventional musical arrangements within the album. As a personal note, my favorite work typically lies within the remix eps of the singles released after the album, and with Medellin, I Rise, and the soon to be released Crave remix Ep, I'm going be dancing, crying, and inspired for quite some time.… Expand
  95. russherre11
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Un excelente album, sin duda Madonna sigue experimentando con nuevos sonidos mientras que otras cantantes se van a lo seguro. Recomendadisimo.
  96. Santig18
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    El mejor álbum del año.
  97. m83alexis73
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    I had to give this album a few listens to make up my mind. There are strange oddities in here that made me think about the score: Medellin is a headscratcher of a lead single, and Dark Ballet - a bit too experimental for my taste. But I still admire the creative force in both tracks. There are also oddities that do work, like God Control and Batuka. Then there are some lyrical moments thatI had to give this album a few listens to make up my mind. There are strange oddities in here that made me think about the score: Medellin is a headscratcher of a lead single, and Dark Ballet - a bit too experimental for my taste. But I still admire the creative force in both tracks. There are also oddities that do work, like God Control and Batuka. Then there are some lyrical moments that make me frown - especially in Extreme Occident and Killers Who Are Partying - but I can't deny the gorgeous melodies and instrumentation. And then there are a bunch of songs that are Madonna's best tracks in 20 years : I Don't Search I find, Crazy, Crave, Faz Gostoso are perfect pop tracks that deserve massive airplay. Because of this and the fact that it feels like a spontaneous intuitive record in an era of formulaic pop, and because it she is ahead of trends for the first time since 2000's Music - I have to give this a 10. Well done.… Expand
  98. Dolores_Night
    Aug 11, 2019
    9
    A really beautiful and well done work. God Control is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard from Madonna in years.
  99. MrFrench
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    While not vocally the best, the album does indeed make several statements and is effective in fusing global sounds with Madonna's baseline sound.

    Top tracks: "Dark Ballet" is a definite highlight with its invocation of Joan of Arc, the fact that life can be painful, the culture's obsession with fame and the wrong things, and that the storm is within us, and we have to do something    While not vocally the best, the album does indeed make several statements and is effective in fusing global sounds with Madonna's baseline sound.

    Top tracks:

    "Dark Ballet" is a definite highlight with its invocation of Joan of Arc, the fact that life can be painful, the culture's obsession with fame and the wrong things, and that the storm is within us, and we have to do something about it.

    "God Control" points out the loss of respect for our nation, the lack of opportunities, the fact that we need more that what we have been given in terms of reform.

    "Crave" is about the addiction to love and the dangers that can happen because of it.

    Other good songs: "Crazy," "Come Alive," and "Extreme Occident."    … Expand
  100. RenatoGabriel27
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Madame X é sempre duvidas o melhor álbum do mundo.
    Madonna é a morte artista viva e pronto. Bjs
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2019
    80
    The pace plods on some mid-tempo tracks, but overall this is a personal, politically-charged mix of dark thoughts and good vibes. [Aug 2019, p.88]
  2. The Quietus
    Jun 21, 2019
    40
    Overall, Madonna’s fourteenth album Madame X feels as if Mirwais had mostly completed a decent run-of-the-mill modern pop record, albeit with a cool hotch-potch global feel; hip nods in place to fado, dub and other micro-genres dunked amongst the trap and retro disco. But then just before sign-off, Herself went through the top-lines with a sharpie. ... None of these carefully curated flourishes feel as if they truly live inside the ‘whole’ of this music. Instead it all feels plonked on top of a template.
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  3. Consequence
    Jun 19, 2019
    58
    Madonna has created this music for an audience of one: Herself. Often it works. Sometimes it doesn’t.
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