Madame X
by Madonna
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  1. JUANCHO0202
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Art Art Art Art aghwjwjwjwjqjqjjqnqbwbwbwbbwbwbsbsbwbjwbwjsbwbwbwbhsbsbwvwvwvwvvsvsvsvsvsbbsbshshhsjshshshsbbwbwbsbwbwbwbnwbwbwjwjwbwhwhwhshhshwhshwhwhwhgwhwhwvwvvwvwvebbdbdbdbdbbdbdbdbebebejjejejejejjejhw
  2. Matheusjose
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Uma artista que nunca teve medo de se expressar, uma artista que nunca teve medo de se renovar e provar o quanto é possível atingir e quebrar barreiras com a arte que por muitas vezes, foi atacada e alvo de boicotes. Madonna agora lança um álbum que soa como um trabalho experimental, mas choca por trazer conceito e unificar ritmos tão distintos. Madame X é uma mistura genuína de tudo que éUma artista que nunca teve medo de se expressar, uma artista que nunca teve medo de se renovar e provar o quanto é possível atingir e quebrar barreiras com a arte que por muitas vezes, foi atacada e alvo de boicotes. Madonna agora lança um álbum que soa como um trabalho experimental, mas choca por trazer conceito e unificar ritmos tão distintos. Madame X é uma mistura genuína de tudo que é oferecido nesse mundo, tanto nos ritmos latinos e africanos, quanto o mau que nele aflora cada dia mais. Sem medo de atingir as feridas sociais, o álbum com canções poéticas traz uma mensagem que só Madonna consegue trazer, de maneira aceitável e única. Sem pretensões de figurar as paradas musicais, Madonna apenas se mostra como sempre uma artista de verdade, ao valorizar sua arte e fazer história. Madame X ultrapassa os limites da arte, gerando um enredo extremamente emocionante e social, abrangendo questões técnicas que no futuro, serão influência para muitos artistas, que como sempre a frente de seu tempo Madonna fez.… Expand
  3. powerpop8970
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Undoubtedly, one of the best works that Madonna has done. Madame X gives a different view about pop music, the aesthetic is dark, the lyrics quite shocking but the sounds complement everything, they are like opposites that attract.
  4. Fightin_spirit
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More than just a return to form, Madame X marks a return to Madonna marching to her own drum. Madame X sounds like nothing else in the market place at the moment or in recent memory. Inventive, bizarre, baffling at times yet totally compelling and for the most part quite epic and engaging at a level her work hasn’t been in at least a decade. Sprawling, experimental and quite brilliant. A real body of work, not a group of singles but a fairly coherent and fluid album. Contender for Album of the Year in my opinion.… Expand
  5. Luiz13
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem palavras para este álbum maravilhoso. É o melhor trabalho da Madonna em anos! Looking For Mercy, I Rise, Dark Ballet são de longe as melhores do álbum, pois se tratam de empoderamento e Madonna sabe muito bem usar isso. Nota 9/10, de 0 a 10.… Expand
  6. FlaviuDreptate
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s incredible. Bizzare, experimental and nonetheless, brilliant
    I can’t tell you how much this album speaks to me. It covers areas never covered before by artist in a joyful way. It talks about politics and gun control but it doesn’t set you off, it’s not angry, it might be the calm before the storm, because it adresses these issues in a way as calm as possible    … Expand
  7. heitorlopees
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    O álbum mais experimental da carreira da Rainha do Pop. Madonna conecta as diferentes sonoridades pelos efeitos na voz e pelas frases tristes que ela diz na língua portuguesa. Uma bíblia do pop para ser aclamada e apreciada. Parabéns Madonna, você conseguiu!
  8. ramos607
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madame X is a redefining moment in Madonna’s pop career. She breaks boundaries! She yet again changed pop music. Thank you. Queen of pop. Period. And always will be.… Expand
  9. LucasSommer
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    I am very proud of her. She keep proving that she can revolutionize the music industry. As a fan and also as a Latin-American, I can say that this album represents me and make me so happy.
  10. Blazes
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Search&Find, Faz Gostoso and Looking 4 Mercy are best of the best. Crave and God control awesome as well
  11. etienne19
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Perfect album suchki !!! Amazing work! Sosite Tvari - Queen is back I gotova vseh unizit bleat!!
  12. RayanMacedo
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It's such a great album. One of her bests. She finally takes a chance on being herself again. The hability of reinvent herself. Now she brings us new cultures. "Faz gostoso" it's really good!!
  13. DenerMelo
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This is the best album for 2019 yet. Very Very brillant. Congratulations for Madonna. Her best album in years
  14. crichard
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    An amazing album,a true masterpiece that take you in a journey of light and reflection.Pure art
  15. pleao
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    Surprising, vulnerable and haunting album, quite dense with many layers, its a record one has to listen over and over to discover sounds from places like Lisbon, Cap Vert, Morocco or Colombia. Makes you wonder and long for the future with Madonna going on these directions.

    Stand out tracks - God Control, Extreme Occident, and Killers who are partying
    minor tracks - **** Im loca
  16. Luigy_Isobel
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Just an amazing album, a really peace of art ♥️♥️♥️♥️ everybody must heard it
  17. Panchogul
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    El nuevo álbum de Madonna suena como si fuera de otro planeta, una vuelta en una montaña rusa, probablemente dividirá a sus fans pero a mi me encantó y me tiene bastante satisfecho.
  18. HugoTou
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    An obsession. A rock in Pop music history. This album is as disconcerting as genuinely intriguing and, by far, excellent.
    The first listening will set the decor. Then, the second, will immerse you plainly in a non-stop travelling, music culture entre-choc.
    The thing that disappointed me the most is when I discovered Side-B on the Deluxe Edition and the title Ciao Bella. This track is, in    An obsession. A rock in Pop music history. This album is as disconcerting as genuinely intriguing and, by far, excellent.
    The first listening will set the decor. Then, the second, will immerse you plainly in a non-stop travelling, music culture entre-choc.
    The thing that disappointed me the most is when I discovered Side-B on the Deluxe Edition and the title Ciao Bella. This track is, in itself, a impressive dance-african melting pot with a stunning production, Mirwais was on it. It's a must discover track.    … Expand
  19. Miguel_mIgs
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madonna’s most daring and challenging album to date. Will be regarded as a masterpiece… Expand
  20. ravenvenom
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an incredible album by Madonna! This a groundbreaking, original, slightly quirky and bizarre but well crafted piece of art. This is why Madonna is the most successful female artist! She’s not interesting in making the same generic music that everyone else is making, she’s pushing boundaries and making art.
    God Control and Dark Ballet are so ballsy and exotic and completely bonkers but both are incredible. God Control is an amazing song. There are so many highlights on this album but the dance track I Don’t Search I Find is incredible and a throw back to the 90s. Looking For Mercy is Madonna at her greatest. Come Alive, Crazy, Crave, Medellín, Faz Gostoso, I Rise and Future are amazing tracks. Even **** I’m Loca which I thought was going to be awful, is infectious and addictive. What an excellent album! Madonna has excelled herself!    … Expand
  21. Aaron99
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    I always worry when I see so many collaborations on a Madonna album, especially rappers, as for the last decade she's been featuring them on her albums and going the wrong way about it. She did it right here. Really right. Faz Gostoso is probably her best song in recent history.
  22. saulorotciv
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    This is one of her best albums to date. It’s strange, epic, emotional and has an important message to all of us. It’s a different pop perfection crafted by one of the most influential artists of all time. Hail Madame X!!!
  23. milosz
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    MadameX is a surprise, very good, interesting album, completely different from her previous work. Madonna is going her own direction, creating album she really feels. Most listen to: Dark Ballet, God Control, Crave, Batuka.
  24. trymcnl
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    After Hard Candy, MDNA, and Rebel Heart, Madonna has released an album that I genuinely love and doesn't make me feel like I should force myself to like it. It's brazen and weird and polarizing. She should have Mirwais by her side at all times.
  25. ric1978
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    looking for mercy is the stand out track ...a trip and a half when listened to fully on headphones ..well pleased with this album ...
  26. CarlosZ96
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Just listen God Control, Crazy, Dark Ballet and I dont search and you will know why is the best record of Madonna from the last 10 years
  27. Trigueiro
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    4 years of fasting was the time that Madonna left her fans to release her 14th studio album. Madame X is like a trip to the beach, however, with a day of strong storm that prevents you from enjoying this in 100%. Madame x is a multifaceted work, with very experimental moments with musical styles that make head in the present time. Crossing through reggaeton, funk, fado, African music,4 years of fasting was the time that Madonna left her fans to release her 14th studio album. Madame X is like a trip to the beach, however, with a day of strong storm that prevents you from enjoying this in 100%. Madame x is a multifaceted work, with very experimental moments with musical styles that make head in the present time. Crossing through reggaeton, funk, fado, African music, electronic and disco, Madonna exalts her passion for Portugal in several moments singing in Portuguese

    With more hits Madame X fulfills her role well and serves to show that Madonna still commands very well her 4 decades of career practically without pauses. Track the Track with notes just below.

    Madame X Track to Strip
    Medellín 8/10
    Dark Ballet 8/10
    God Control 10/10
    Future 6/10
    Batuka 9/10
    Killers Who Are Partying 9/10
    Crave 7/10
    Crazy 10/10
    Come Alive 6/10
    Extreme Occident 9/10
    About Me
    **** I'm Loca 5/10
    I Do not Search I Find 10/10
    Looking For Mercy 10/10
    I Rise 7/10    … Expand
  28. martebas
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Madonna comes back with her ninth number one album in her career, and shows us why she's still the queen of pop.
  29. oxmarxrey
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing! The experimental production and the vocal distortions like in Dark Ballet brings such a new age form of music. The blend of other cultures such as Brazil in the song Faz Gostoso is magnificent.
  30. 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!
  31. 914761
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    The albun of the year. I was wainting so long to ear Madonna like this! Mirwais is a good and Madonna is still the Queen of pop
  32. Depeche
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    Her most awesome, original, brave, extravagant, inspiring, eclectic and organic album ever. Really love this Madonna face, outside the Industry rules and trends. An album that marks a step further in his amazing artistic career.

    Best tracks: Crazy, Extreme Occident, God Control, Faz Gostoso and I Dont Find, I Search.
  33. norbertpeti
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic from the opening moments through the end . Works best as a whole piece as moods unfold into one another. Love the Mirwais dark beats, the lush sound, the production.
    Classic Madonna from beginning to end.
  34. olavodeoliveira
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Incrível!
    Diferente, alternativo, ousado e despretensioso. Eu simplesmente amei.
  35. Linna
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Brilliant album, I'm totally obsessed with Crazy, God Control, Come Alive , I don't seach I Find... Thank you Madame X for saving music ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  36. renanf021
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madame X is an agent, a fighter, brings light but also is a popstar. Hearing that album is almost an anthropologic experience. It brings elements of the US pop, Portuguese fado, African beats, French techno (Thanks, Mirwais) an even the Brazilian funk and samba. It’s her best album since confessions, thanks god Madonna is back, showing how to play the game, not following tendencies.Madame X is an agent, a fighter, brings light but also is a popstar. Hearing that album is almost an anthropologic experience. It brings elements of the US pop, Portuguese fado, African beats, French techno (Thanks, Mirwais) an even the Brazilian funk and samba. It’s her best album since confessions, thanks god Madonna is back, showing how to play the game, not following tendencies. Madonna still has a lot of things to say and fight, and Madame X proves that.
    Highlight to Dark Ballet, God Control, Faz Gostoso, I Don’t Search I Find and I Rise    … Expand
  37. raphagranucci
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    One of her best work in years, "Madame X" make us travel around the world. The best part of this journey is that we are talking from peripheral places. We are able to experience what is not obvious or mainstream. That's why it is so revolutionary, but optimistic. It sounds bizarre in the beginning, but that's the main reason "Madame X" is up to become one of Madonna's classic.
  38. BrunoBlois
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor album da década ,Madonna aos 60 se reinventando e chegando ao topo novamente ,lenda que nao precisa seguir modismo e faz um album experimental maravilhoso .
    Parabéns Madonna Parabéns Madame❌❤    … Expand
  39. Leiss
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Her best work since Confessions on a Dance Floor. Some may not be able to fully get it, for it is not straightforward pop, but that is what makes this experimental album so special. Also, who else is doing this kind of experimentation with almost 40 years of making music?. She really is the Queen.
  40. daniel_rh
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    It's truly a mix of many genres that brings as an outcome a mix of emotions and rhythms. Overall, an avant-garde album that might surprise to more than one.
  41. hotrobo79
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    An experimental journey of world music. Play from start to finish. Best album since COADF
  42. madboyzer
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great work Madame X! This awesome new music in history!I love songs : god control,looking for mercy,batuka,faz gostoso… Expand
  43. Liruma
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    amazing album sjshhshshsjjsjsjsjsjjsdbdbdhxjsnnsnzlqlwkudbegxuwnhxuebdjisjjsjd
  44. alik_gerzen
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best work since the music album. Deep, artistic and meaningful. A very thought-out concept of the atmosphere. Some of the tracks surpass many of the classic songs of the Madonna.
  45. Madlove
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best album in 2019 of Queen!!! Incredible!!! Madame X - This is the work of a genius!
  46. almeidaflh
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Incrível como ela conseguiu retornar às suas origens. Esse álbum parece uma retrospectiva da longa carreia da cantora. Destaques para God Control que lembra músicas do álbum Confessions on a Dance Floor, I don’t Search I find que parece ser a continuação de Vogue e Ciao Bella que parece ter saído do álbum Ray Of Light.

    Ótimo álbum! Até então o melhor lançamento em anos.
  47. Karbatal
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This is one of the most interesting, attractive, organic and futuristic albums I have ever heard. Remind me of the jump that supposed Björk's first album. This is pop translated into another dimension where all audiences and all styles can be part of the same album if music is good and cohesive. Madame X will be considered the precursor of a new conception of albums, just the same thatThis is one of the most interesting, attractive, organic and futuristic albums I have ever heard. Remind me of the jump that supposed Björk's first album. This is pop translated into another dimension where all audiences and all styles can be part of the same album if music is good and cohesive. Madame X will be considered the precursor of a new conception of albums, just the same that Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour in 1990 was the template for future tours. Congratulations, Madonna, this is real art pop.… Expand
  48. Gustavodb
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Revolucionary, corageous, mature. Just can has been come from a QUEEN, and she's Madonna.
  49. BahiaCatarina
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Great success. I cannot stop listening it! Different styles but the same idea - making this world the better place. Love it!
  50. FosterChad
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Madonna at her best since the Confessions. With songs to dance, reflect and encourage
  51. mansieurx
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    She has absorbed all kinds of music throughout her career and she is giving us her best moments on this album unpredictable songs...absolutely brilliant production and wise words.Super super album a must buy
  52. Jolu89
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    This is one of her most honest and well done albums, consistent music and lyrics. Hope she can work in the future with this kind of vision.
  53. RayanCMacedo
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    My favorite Madonna's album of this decade. I love all the cultural elements in the album. It's defenitely a 10000!
  54. Swim000
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes del año, Madonna sale de su zona de confort una vez más, no diré que es esta al nivel de sus mejores obras, pero le sentó muy bien salir de USA… Expand
  55. wevinicius
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com certeza uma das mais altas expressões da arte na carreira da Madonna. As singularidades do álbum se conversam e cada nota, verso se conectam com emoções do ouvinte. Belissimo trabalho.… Expand
  56. mitchellzorba
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    What an adventure!!! This album is fire. Will probably go down as the most underrated album of all time!
  57. marioulic
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    The album is a futuristic world musical masterpiece!!
    Best album since "Confessions on a dance floor" and her most experimental since "Ray of light".
  58. Joaslima
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    A true masterpiece,an album full of meaning and courage that put the pop music in another level of relevance
  59. Mmaxwell430
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Her best body of work since Confessions. Every song has a message and the production is stellar.
  60. jorgefelix11
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Eclectic album with a unified message. Madonna created what I thought would be difficult at this stage of her career, a new sound meaningful to the world. Madame X Is joy, pain, inteligent and an excellent musical production.
  61. MatheusFrez
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    The best albun ever, after of years, the queen sound like fresh! Track by track i just think about the woman behind the track, because i just feel so much feelins in your lyrics, that things make me loved by madame x
  62. Galactic-Tiger
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    A work of art and a musical trip. Very ambitious, experimental, political and catchy album. It makes you dance and cry. Top5 Madonna albums, hands down.
  63. Ludwig38
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, reinvention, innovation......this is no background music, no plain pop like most of the tunes on radio, this is experimentation, open-mindedness and artistry! Thanks M.
  64. Mathjean
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    madonna as always showing that she can evolve and innovate with each album bringing always new things to her fans, wonderful and cohesive album
  65. 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.
  66. 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!!!!
  67. EdwardBJ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The one and only Queen of Pop. One of her most ambitious and different albums in recent years. LOVE!
  68. bedtimeboy
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Always innovative, relentlessly creative, a true artist.
    Reflective, ironic, loving songs. Ahead of times. Great album by a great artist!
  69. Lowtrack
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    A great album for a great comeback. Energy and world rhythms mixed to some good old vibes directly from 70s and 90s, Madonna always knows how to tell stories and make us dance and think.
  70. simo9jo
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Easily one of her best albums, if not the best, and God Control alone...words can do it no justice. It's an such an epic song! There are so many great songs. Never count Madonna out!
  71. aduneye
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    This album is at once everything I thought it would be and nothing like I thought it would be. I found myself surprised at every turn, never able to anticipate her next move. She did a wonderful job here. I find most of the criticism she has received unfair, though. Most seem to criticize her rather than the album, as if most critiques were meant to break her down. It makes sense becauseThis album is at once everything I thought it would be and nothing like I thought it would be. I found myself surprised at every turn, never able to anticipate her next move. She did a wonderful job here. I find most of the criticism she has received unfair, though. Most seem to criticize her rather than the album, as if most critiques were meant to break her down. It makes sense because this album is unapologetically her, with all the things we love, and the things we hate about her. She gives us a lot to hate, honestly, but in the end, you have to admire her boldness to make these songs, most of which are an "f you" to the haters.… Expand
  72. bernardoremus
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    I never thought i could be really surprised with pop music again. It's refreshing to know there's still new ways to explore.
  73. cdawloing
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Bold and authentic. Madonna embracing these cultures is natural and never forced. Wish Killers Who Are Partying had better lyrics, but the production makes up for it. God Control and the latin tracks are personal favorites.
  74. HernandoNeto
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    "Madame X" is Madonna's most cohesive album since "Confessions..." (2005), and her most adventurous effort since "Ray of Light" (1998). It's full of bold tunes with mostly mature and political-aware lyrics, spanning a range of very diverse musical styles: reggaeton, jazz, classical, disco, Jamaican dancehall, African beats, morna and fado, Brazilian funk, house, trap and hip hop. It was"Madame X" is Madonna's most cohesive album since "Confessions..." (2005), and her most adventurous effort since "Ray of Light" (1998). It's full of bold tunes with mostly mature and political-aware lyrics, spanning a range of very diverse musical styles: reggaeton, jazz, classical, disco, Jamaican dancehall, African beats, morna and fado, Brazilian funk, house, trap and hip hop. It was defined by Mirwais, one of the main co-producers, as a futuristic world music album, and no other definition could fit this work better. Get ready for a real musical trip, with standouts such as "Dark Ballet", "God Control", "Batuka", "Crazy", "Faz Gostoso" and "I Rise".… Expand
  75. FabricioDener
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Brilhant. These is the Best work by Madonna in years. Congratulations for produtions and Madonna.
    God Control, and Faz Gostoso, Looking for Mercy is The best Track in album.
  76. Commotion
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Madonna comes back as inspired as she was in the early 2000s, working with polarising producer Mirwais.
  77. 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
  78. jesusbronze
    Jun 14, 2019
    7
    We need to talk about the pink elephant in the room: Madonna's selection of singles to represent this new era of "Madame X" have been rather disappointing, let alone, kind of unnecessary (with the exception of 'Dark Ballet' and 'I Rise'), so I believe in order to enjoy the album properly is wise to skip these tracks (unless on the contrary, you happen to like it). Nevertheless, it is goodWe need to talk about the pink elephant in the room: Madonna's selection of singles to represent this new era of "Madame X" have been rather disappointing, let alone, kind of unnecessary (with the exception of 'Dark Ballet' and 'I Rise'), so I believe in order to enjoy the album properly is wise to skip these tracks (unless on the contrary, you happen to like it). Nevertheless, it is good to say that the aforementioned album cuts are GLADLY not a representation of the brilliance of "Madame X", which is by far the Queen of Pop most experimental record in this decade (She sings in Portuguese for God's sake!). My expectation, to be honest, were not high after listening to the first cuts, but I'm happy to see that Madonna made again a great album and ashamed for doubting her.

    "Madame X" delivered what was promised by the diva in several interviews: a mixture of pop and Hip Hop elements with Fado and Portuguese music which make the results rather delicious and interesting. Another great thing about the record is that there is a bit of nostalgia in the album as we can find traces of Madonna previous works such as "Erotica" or "Hard Candy" with the political commentary made in "American Life" or her previous "Rebel Heart" in some of the songs, and by these I'm not entailing Madonna is repeating herself but rather the opposite: In "Madame X" there is exploration of uncharted terrain while preserving the essence and identity that made Madonna who she is today. Definitely, one of the best pop releases in 2019.    … Expand
  79. Teej
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    It's taken me almost a week to digest this rich body of work. It's a dark masterpiece. Odd, thoughtful, mesmerising. It needs to be appreciated as a complete body of work and listened in it's entirety from beginning to end to fully absorb and appreciate the message.

    There's really nothing quite like this out there at the moment. It's not an album designed to top the charts; it's a    It's taken me almost a week to digest this rich body of work. It's a dark masterpiece. Odd, thoughtful, mesmerising. It needs to be appreciated as a complete body of work and listened in it's entirety from beginning to end to fully absorb and appreciate the message.

    There's really nothing quite like this out there at the moment. It's not an album designed to top the charts; it's a statement. A fantastic, mind boggling, thought provoking statement. True art.    … Expand
  80. conelsonart
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Is easily one of the best albums in 20 years, one of the now essential Madonna albums, proving how she can shut crittics and society’s mouths again, That cold frida Madame X cover is staring at your empty lives, defying and embracing us at the same time, Are you Madame X?
  81. go2themax
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    What an amazing and diverse album. Like some of her previous albums (e.g. I'm Breathless, Erotica, American Life) this one might be misunderstood or overlooked by some critics, because it's ahead of its time. But the value is right there for everybody to appreciate right now!
  82. 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
  83. DanndyGarbage
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Madonna’s greatest album of the decade and one of her greatest in her discography. Mastered to perfection, Madame X takes you on a world trip. Fresh, creative, ground breaking sounds that have nothing to do with current trends. The wait was worth it, Madonna once again has shown who dominates the music world and why there’s only one queen.
    A solid 10!
  84. Eududu
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album since COAD!!! In the same level this. Too much proud to be a fan!… Expand
  85. marcioeisa
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Best album since confessions! A masterpiece, brilliant! Queen of Pop forever!
  86. leocordunk
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Her best studio album since Music. "Everybody knows the damn truth
    Our nation lied, and lost respect
    When we wake up, what can we do? Get the kids ready Take them to school Everybody knows they don't have a chance To get a decent job To have a normal life When they talk reforms, it makes me laugh They pretend to help, it makes me laugh I think I understand why people get a gun I think I    Her best studio album since Music. "Everybody knows the damn truth
    Our nation lied, and lost respect
    When we wake up, what can we do?
    Get the kids ready
    Take them to school
    Everybody knows they don't have a chance
    To get a decent job
    To have a normal life
    When they talk reforms, it makes me laugh
    They pretend to help, it makes me laugh
    I think I understand why people get a gun
    I think I understand why we all give up
    Every day they have a kind of victory
    Loving ourselves, spread everywhere
    They say that we need love
    But we need more than this
    We lost god control"    … Expand
  87. willparker44
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Best album from Madonna in a decade. Some cringe inducing lyrics are made up for bold musical choices and for the strangeness of the concept. Love it.
  88. PierreJean
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    After 36 years, this women still surprising us, love this álbum and how she make’s all being together
  89. adamcsor
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    In all seriousness, it's a bit bonkers. But I'll absolutely have what she's having.
  90. pablo_delRey
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Muy tesa con razón sigue siendo la reina del pop. La idiotis tiene que hacer un world tour muy tesa i love her
  91. nelin9
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    At first listen I was not overly impressed but like all Madonna masterpieces it's the albums that don't click instantly which end up being her best. God Control, Crave, Crazy and I Rise should catch on quick.
  92. ABoyXG
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Un álbum brillante y una clara evolución, lo mejor que Madonna ha lanzado en años, con gran cantidad de ritmos y fusiones, además de cantar en inglés, canta en español y portugués. Tiene un sonido muy familiar, pero al mismo tiempo diferente al resto. // A brilliant album and a clear evolution, the best that Madonna has released in years, with a lot of rhythms and fusions, besides singingUn álbum brillante y una clara evolución, lo mejor que Madonna ha lanzado en años, con gran cantidad de ritmos y fusiones, además de cantar en inglés, canta en español y portugués. Tiene un sonido muy familiar, pero al mismo tiempo diferente al resto. // A brilliant album and a clear evolution, the best that Madonna has released in years, with a lot of rhythms and fusions, besides singing in English, she sings in Spanish and Portuguese. It has a very familiar sound, but at the same time different from the rest.… Expand
  93. Drakord
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Madame X it's an adventurous and triumphal trip around the globe where
    multicultural sounds combine under the magic of Mirwais electronic touch.
    One of Madonna's best albums, can sit confortably next to Confessions or Ray of Light.
    Unspected blast!
  94. mabernethy
    Jun 14, 2019
    7
    For the first time in more than a decade, Madonna sounds relaxed and comfortable in her skin. She's not chasing hits. She's not necessarily chasing trends or famous guests. That alone makes this album worth a listen. "Madame X" is certainly her most bizarre, most personal, and boldest album since at least "Confessions on a Dancefloor." Even when it's not stellar, it's at least interesting,For the first time in more than a decade, Madonna sounds relaxed and comfortable in her skin. She's not chasing hits. She's not necessarily chasing trends or famous guests. That alone makes this album worth a listen. "Madame X" is certainly her most bizarre, most personal, and boldest album since at least "Confessions on a Dancefloor." Even when it's not stellar, it's at least interesting, and it rewards repeated listens. What some might consider dull or light on hits sounds like maturity and artistic statement to these ears. It's earned, and I'm relieved she's not chasing trends, but following her own muse again.… Expand
  95. blackwan
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madame x is an layered amazing album start to finish in a long career of amazong albums. Every song builds to next. The music is global, inspiring., uplifting, and extremely danceable. I love it
  96. DevilPray
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Her best album in years. Refreshing sound and vibe, that's what i wanted from Madonna, to re-invent herself again. We stan.
  97. Johnatas
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madame X is bold and multicultural!

    When Madonna told us that Madame X "is a secret agent traveling the world" that sounded too vague. But with the album in our hands, we can better understand what she meant. Madame X takes us on a journey through the world through several rhythms and dances, makes us think with her political lyrics and sings very well in Portuguese. With this new album,    Madame X is bold and multicultural!

    When Madonna told us that Madame X "is a secret agent traveling the world" that sounded too vague. But with the album in our hands, we can better understand what she meant. Madame X takes us on a journey through the world through several rhythms and dances, makes us think with her political lyrics and sings very well in Portuguese. With this new album, Madonna delivers her best work since Confessions On a Dance Floor (2006).

    YOU MUST LISTEN: God Control; I Don't Search I Find; Dark Ballet.    … Expand
  98. UweB
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madonna is back to form. Well she was already with her Rebel Heart - but a lot of things went wrong - leaks and so on.
    I was afraid after the announcements that the Album would sound again more like a collection (Mdna, Hard Candy) but it does not.
    MadameX shows Madonna more theatrical and political. With a multicultural language mix (portugues/brasil, spanish, english) HipHop Beats    Madonna is back to form. Well she was already with her Rebel Heart - but a lot of things went wrong - leaks and so on.
    I was afraid after the announcements that the Album would sound again more like a collection (Mdna, Hard Candy) but it does not.
    MadameX shows Madonna more theatrical and political.
    With a multicultural language mix (portugues/brasil, spanish, english) HipHop Beats meeting Ethno, Classic and DeepHouse sounds.
    Colourful, thoughtful but including fun songs like the portuguese Faz Gostose together with Anita.
    Other collaborators are Maluma on the first Reggaetone Medellin or the wonder- and Soulful Vocals of Swae Lee on "Crave". Incl. an LGBT Tribute with the great "I rise", tribal Africa Chant Rytms like the great Batuka.

    The Deluxe Edition (recommended) got three extra tracks - all great.

    What an Album! Well - we all know: NOBODY does deliver litke Madonna.
    Favorites are
    I dont search I find * Batuka * Crazy * Medellin * Crave

    The only negative thing is the heavy use of Autotune/Vocoder on the Vocals.
    They are not everywhere but too much and often used.    … Expand
  99. mad-on-her
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is pure art from the beginning to the end it takes you a journey
  100. 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.
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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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