Madame X
by Madonna
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  1. KissEMOTIONstan
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Finally a great Madonna album in about a decade. Feels fresh and brand new. Rebel heart, Mdna, And Hard candy were all great dance music but we’re all chasing trends. In Madame X Madonna finds her mojo again and starts creating trends instead of looking for them.
  2. Jxscn
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is the best album of the decade. Madonna is 40 years into her career and still continues to break down boundaries. What a queen!
  3. william_unwerth
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So new vision in music industry. No conceptual, but all tracks in a album give me imagine of a person who's name is Madame X!… Expand
  4. fadelshabarek
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    An amazing comeback! Songs like God Control and Crazy are excellent dance tracks, the international aspect, including Faz Gostoso, Medellín and Batuka, and the heartfelt I Don’t Search I Find, Looking For Mercy, and I Rise ballads really add a lot to the album
  5. kvamladze
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Great album! Мать вернулась. И как она это сделала - просто изумительный материал!!!
  6. legosilva
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, it's strong, fun, diverse, complex, bold. Only the Queen could deliver such a masterpiece.
  7. MANSON1992
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    R'n'b, trap, hip-hop, pop, trance, ethno, latin pop, dance - No one can do it better than Madonna. The must powerfull pop album of this decade.
  8. madamexxxxxxxx
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best pop album in the last five years! Bravo, Madonna) Saved the music!
  9. Shrish
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Objectively the best album of 2019. In all honesty, wasn't a Madonna fan after listening to her last two albums which had some true gems that deserved to be megahits but were overall underwhelming and uninspired. However, this album is impeccable. Probably has two songs worth skipping in the deluxe (15 songs) version. Faz Gostoso and **** I'm Loca are upbeat dance songs which can make aObjectively the best album of 2019. In all honesty, wasn't a Madonna fan after listening to her last two albums which had some true gems that deserved to be megahits but were overall underwhelming and uninspired. However, this album is impeccable. Probably has two songs worth skipping in the deluxe (15 songs) version. Faz Gostoso and **** I'm Loca are upbeat dance songs which can make a dead man move. Come Alive is very unique and catchy. Give Medellin two or three listens before coming to a conclusion because the song is the definition of a grower. Crave is a true gem. Extreme Occident is a lyrical and musical masterpiece. Looking for Mercy is beyond touching. Just love the album. I wish Madonna incredible success, glory and recognition with this album. Well done!… Expand
  10. Utrove4ers
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of decade, because its a real new MUSIC. Side of mainstream, but future… Expand
  11. Shmailili
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    OMG MADAME X IS GREATEST ALBUM OF 2019 YEAR. IM WAIT IT FOR A VARY LONG TIME. IF BE A MORE-4 YEAR!! Madonna is a best singer of our time and my life. I love her. I love her very very much!!! TOO MUCH TOO MUCH IS NEVER ENOUGH
  12. Jonathonmdna
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madonna returns to her best form - concept albums. The biggest jump in quality of albums from 2015’s ‘Rebel Heart’, ‘Madame X’ is her most original album since Confessions. Medellín, Batuka, I Don’t Search I Find, I Rise and the AMAZING Looking For Mercy are the album highlights for me. Give this album a chance even if you’re not a fan it’s amazing. Genuinely amazing.… Expand
  13. ilaydabldk
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Her most experimental album in years. So new and fresh... sounds like nothing we've heard before. The writing and production are on point. It really is a continuation of American Life. One of her best albums for sure
  14. Michelledugarte
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    It's... BRILLIANT!!! Every single song it's charming in it's own way. Definitely
  15. Selmilastoxic
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    She did a fantastic job combining sounds from so many different places (mainly Portugal) and making what feels like a global album. In some songs she utilized elements from the reggaetón trend that is going on but she made it her own and created something different that we hadn’t heard before. The biggest highlight for me would be God Control the structure of the song is absolutelyShe did a fantastic job combining sounds from so many different places (mainly Portugal) and making what feels like a global album. In some songs she utilized elements from the reggaetón trend that is going on but she made it her own and created something different that we hadn’t heard before. The biggest highlight for me would be God Control the structure of the song is absolutely wonderful and it takes you on a wild ride with the lyrics discussing Gun Control and the disco instrumental.… Expand
  16. GalileoGrx
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only the person that made Vogue, Like a Prayer, Ray of Light, Music, Hung Up and Frozen it’s able to create a masterpiece like Madame X, That’s Madonna bringing her best production Ever in 2019.… Expand
  17. Artemlytkin
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It is a true masterpiece. Each song has a story to tell. Experimental production will blow or expand your mind.
  18. Ciccone13
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best one since Confessions. Confirmed her Queen of Pop status! The most brilliant her fans and simple consumers could expect.
  19. gonzalolohiol
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madame X es sin dudas su mejor trabajo desde hace 14 años. Fresco, conciso, cohesivo y atípico. Algo muy difícil de conseguir en el pop actual.
  20. August3
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A brilliant return to form from the Queen of Pop Madonna. Her best album in over a decade, since Confessions on a Dance Floor.
  21. Hawkstarsky
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen Of Pop! Again and again she proves it! This is so original and light!… Expand
  22. HolyLittleGirl
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Рекомендую к прослушиванию. This is otval pezzzdy ;)
  23. Jaimotto
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best álbum in years thank you madonna for this jewel very emotional journey… Expand
  24. Evgenmurik
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Bravo, Madonna! Amazing album!!! Exceeded all my expectations! Very unusual
  25. 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.
  26. RafaelMartins
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    After two albuns with generic sound (MDNA and Rebel Heart), she releases this masterpiece with portuguese and latin influence, this is the first reinvention performed by Madonna since Ray of light, Madame X presents brilliant ballads and dance songs, with deep lyrics, chorus and ''noises'', which reminds the sounds included on 'Frozen' from Ray of light.
    This is what the world excpects    After two albuns with generic sound (MDNA and Rebel Heart), she releases this masterpiece with portuguese and latin influence, this is the first reinvention performed by Madonna since Ray of light, Madame X presents brilliant ballads and dance songs, with deep lyrics, chorus and ''noises'', which reminds the sounds included on 'Frozen' from Ray of light.
    This is what the world excpects from the Reinvention Queen: Madame X.    … Expand
  27. Geandias
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This is a Materpiece! A Wonderful Album! Madonna and Mirwais made Magic in the studio.
  28. AlexeyMalikov
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Круто, создала метакритик заново. Воскресила Бразилию.Мадам Икс бесподобна.
  29. Madzei
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Period. Madonna has truly secured her position further even though she never needed to. A mix of culture and something there for any pop music fan.
  30. smalex88
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A wonderful album. Seemingly underrated by critics. Diverse tracks that could appeal to everyone.
  31. Kyril
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madonna sounds amazing on here!
    Creativity at its best Loved all the songs, great album ✅✨
  32. Danieldan
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing album!!! Did not expect that, our experimental Madonna is back, this deserves a many many awards
  33. dio2005
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Artistic Perfection! After a 4 year absence Madonna delivers a deeply personal and political album reflective of today’s society and yet unlike anything any other artist is doing.
  34. BishWhis
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Su mejor álbum en años, quizás el mejor del año... Esperemas que los Cagrammys le den todas las categorías que se merece.
  35. Tinpiliycfa
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This is one of the greatest pop album of all time !! She mixed pop and dance and world music on the same record making it something unique.
  36. Machito33
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Even if I am a proud Madonna fan, this album has surprised me positively with the first listening and I’m playing it in repeat mode on. Why? Because is giving Latin music a new twist with her own brand style. Even when i enjoyed the single Medellin I was a bit nervous about the complete album, but I feel in love with the cohesive sound, the mix of styles; specially with crazy, god control,Even if I am a proud Madonna fan, this album has surprised me positively with the first listening and I’m playing it in repeat mode on. Why? Because is giving Latin music a new twist with her own brand style. Even when i enjoyed the single Medellin I was a bit nervous about the complete album, but I feel in love with the cohesive sound, the mix of styles; specially with crazy, god control, looking for mercy, faz gostoso (why she didn’t use it as first single?) I have the feeling that Madonna feels very comfortable with this album and you can noticed it, definitely one of her greatest!… Expand
  37. ddomiciano
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madonna managed so well to tie the concept of the album with the multifaceted Madame ❌ persona (she is a secret agent, a housewife, a saint, a whore, etc...). So, even putting together different musical genres, Madame ❌ sounds cohesive and fluid. A brilliant, complex, experimental and audacious piece of work that could seem ridiculous in less talented artists. As well as madame ❌ whoMadonna managed so well to tie the concept of the album with the multifaceted Madame ❌ persona (she is a secret agent, a housewife, a saint, a whore, etc...). So, even putting together different musical genres, Madame ❌ sounds cohesive and fluid. A brilliant, complex, experimental and audacious piece of work that could seem ridiculous in less talented artists. As well as madame ❌ who illuminates dark places, Madonna brings a new light to the pop music. ❤️… Expand
  38. Lucasmadx
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum dessa década, com Madonna se reinventando e dando para o público o melhor da música pop.
  39. Well_Kevelly
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Realmente uma artista de tirar o chapéu. Madonna provou mais uma vez quem é que manda. Um álbum cheio de ritmos, arriscado, bizarro, e maravilhoso. Feito que somente Madonna faz como ninguém. Enquanto muitos boicotam e perdem tempo tentando desvalorizar seu trabalho, Madonna se reinventa mais uma vez. Obrigado, Madonna por ser essa artista completa.
    De todos os artistas que gosto, esse é o    Realmente uma artista de tirar o chapéu. Madonna provou mais uma vez quem é que manda. Um álbum cheio de ritmos, arriscado, bizarro, e maravilhoso. Feito que somente Madonna faz como ninguém. Enquanto muitos boicotam e perdem tempo tentando desvalorizar seu trabalho, Madonna se reinventa mais uma vez. Obrigado, Madonna por ser essa artista completa.
    De todos os artistas que gosto, esse é o único álbum que ouço sem pular uma música sequer.    … Expand
  40. Hedipapa
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Finally she did it again. In love with this experimental album. It’s like a trip with special agent - Madame X. The Sound and lyric is beyond!
  41. LucasBs
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    innovative, current, wonderful, strong! The most incredible, inteligent and relevant álbum in years.
  42. Trenaud
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    An absolutely stunning album from the queen of all music. Beautiful, experimental, addicting.
  43. Tecna10
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It’s her best album since Confessions, definitely! I love it!
    Songs like god control and killers who were partying are just amazing.
  44. OLVSKN
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    She threw everything she has done before into a perfect disarray to remind the world that she has always been the Madam in charge! This album is unforgiving in nature to the casual fan but once you accept that this is her journey and not yours, you will grow to admire the intensity of the whole production. This was not something anyone else would or could do. Listen to the album in itsShe threw everything she has done before into a perfect disarray to remind the world that she has always been the Madam in charge! This album is unforgiving in nature to the casual fan but once you accept that this is her journey and not yours, you will grow to admire the intensity of the whole production. This was not something anyone else would or could do. Listen to the album in its entirety, be patient and you will be amazed by her art she has created.… Expand
  45. andreleporati
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely Fabulous!!! Madame X is the most delicious album of the year so far!… Expand
  46. mongeyakusan
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A multicultural journey! From trap to disco, from fado to Brazilian funk, whatta great album! Congrats Ma’am!
  47. Arjuna1973
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is shockingly innovative, unexpected from M, and a true indication that instead of trying to write an album that sounds like all other modern pop, she chose to express herself artistically and unapologetically. There are so many moments of brilliance on this album, lyrically, sonically and creatively. This is art.
  48. madmertt
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    I love this album. The Madame X is a masterpiece. The song,Killers Who You Are makes me musical orgasm. And a few songs feel me like this too. I love Madonna's art. She won't be leave music. I'm happy for know it .
  49. Ryananth4
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best album since ray of light , it’s experimental, it’s sonically delicious , full of beautiful sounds and lyrics and will rock all your senses
  50. Aelandnrx
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Su mejor álbum en una década. Al nivel de Like a Prayer o Music. Madonna en estado puro.
  51. jovannsilva44
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album. I hope Madonna gets the credit that she deserves for her amazing work… Expand
  52. 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!!
  53. Tesra
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Her best since coad fun sexy out of this world music entertainment. 15 tracks in this album are good to great no waste mostly worthy of tour rime and money.
  54. Wrveloso
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Disco maravilhoso, bem produzido inexplicável , cada disco Madonna consegue surpreende
  55. 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.
  56. Jekki
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best album I heard this year!!! This album is so universal . Love it
  57. Bharrison80
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best most artistic albums.
    The sounds are so lush and exotic. This album should be played on a loud speaker or with headphones so you can hear all the luscious layers. Beautifully done.    … Expand
  58. OctavioGlz
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Experimental, different to anything that is out there. Highly addictive. When you listen from beginning till the end, Madame X takes you in a journey around the world dancing and opening your eyes to new rhythms and yet a very Madonna album
  59. ldna76
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    brilliant, bizarre, eccentric but amazing album from the one and only original Queen of Pop!
  60. Saulo1908
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    American Life 2.0 elevado à novos patamares. Passando por diversas culturas o álbum se destaca pela sua imprevisibilidade e versatilidade ao explorar novos tons. O conteúdo politico está presente em boa parte do álbum, o que já o torna especial. Não espero que o público em geral compreenda a grandiosidade de um trabalho que sem duvidas está muito a frente do seu tempo.
  61. 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
  62. MagnunRochel
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best album of.the year. Can't stop listening to it. The musics are different and all good
  63. D2kill
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It's so fresh and make you think about our abandoned world. Madonna's best reinvention.
  64. SantiagoOberlin
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It's Art pure this songs Madonna is the queen of pop she is iconic The best lyrics the all the time
    The best artist of the milenium
  65. Anglophone
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    The album reminds me of why I fell in love with Madonna over 30 years ago. She’s inventive and takes risks and it pays off. Certainly one of her stronger works. Fax Gostoso, Crave, Come Alive and several others are so brilliant. I Don’t Search I Find is Classic Madonna, and I’m so happy when I hear it. Amazing set of songs to add to an amazing catalogue! This set is also well crafted to aThe album reminds me of why I fell in love with Madonna over 30 years ago. She’s inventive and takes risks and it pays off. Certainly one of her stronger works. Fax Gostoso, Crave, Come Alive and several others are so brilliant. I Don’t Search I Find is Classic Madonna, and I’m so happy when I hear it. Amazing set of songs to add to an amazing catalogue! This set is also well crafted to a theater show. Madonna knows what she’s doing, still.… Expand
  66. Mlvcfan
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    I have to listen a few more times to decide which song is my favorite they're all so good, It will probably change depending on mood, I can't pick just one right now.
  67. hermesreis
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    One of Madonna’s best. Bold, experimental, political, and different from everything that is being released right now. Highlights are God Control, Batuka, Crazy and Extreme Occident.
  68. AlanSalerno
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect Album of the year. The queen of pop is back … Expand
  69. johnkendy09
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Great album, new sounds & ideas. Madonna is back with a bang, best in years!
  70. Hampsun
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Until now the strongest pop album of 2019. Hard to pick a fave songs as all songs are great, but for now Ciao Bella, Crave and Looking for Mercy are the songs I will mention as my faves. Give the album more than one listen, because not all songs are instant radio hits, but all songs are of a high quality and worth listening to. Thumbs up for Madonna and an album I will listen to in manyUntil now the strongest pop album of 2019. Hard to pick a fave songs as all songs are great, but for now Ciao Bella, Crave and Looking for Mercy are the songs I will mention as my faves. Give the album more than one listen, because not all songs are instant radio hits, but all songs are of a high quality and worth listening to. Thumbs up for Madonna and an album I will listen to in many years to come.… Expand
  71. MLV72
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    A completely different album from Madonna, yet it all feels very Madonna. A brilliant and interesting collection of songs, of which the "political segment" (Dark Ballet - Killers Who Are Partying) is absolutely stunning. Lisbon has been very well for her, it revived her ambition to create thoughtful art. Highly recommended!
  72. 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
  73. Wbdavenport
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This album is an experience. All I can say is OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  74. Slykacang
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Brilliant eclectic album by the Queen. Her best since Confessions on the Dance Floor
  75. Gustavodb
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Revolucionary, corageous, mature. Just can has been come from a QUEEN, and she's Madonna.
  76. Pimenta1
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    O álbum que resgatou o Pop amores e que está no meu Top 5. Parabéns Madonna.
  77. Xander1190
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing! No Skips! Madonna has once again found her creative spark. Her best album since American Life.
  78. Rebelheart97
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madame X is Madonna’s latest re invention and what a comeback it is! Truly Madonna at her true artistic self. This album is experimental and thought provoking tackling major current issues such as gun control, democracy as well as LGBTQ issues. Rather than taking a dark route in direction with these issues Madonna creates a uplifting disco infused track called God control which tackles the subject of gun control the lyrics are deep but the disco beat is fun and uplifting. Madonna 40 years into her career still creating masterpieces whilst many in her position would just be in Vegas or singing covers of ABBA songs. This album is definitely #1 smash hit and the critics agree… Expand
  79. sinher
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This record represents the artistic genius Madonna is. Every song is different than the other. It's an incredible fusion of pop music with sounds from different cultures. You travel the world when listening the album. During the same time, you also hear her discussing some issues happening in the world, some personal issues: pain, love, desire.
  80. aldosharp
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madonna not following any trends but making them yet again. Great record, memorable, different, weird, intriguing. Has a lot of powerful stuff to say in its lyrics. Breath of fresh air compared to the same tired boring artists that get played on the radio today but for some silly reason radio stations don’t know good pop music and have a problem with Madonna being 60. Pathetic.
  81. waltargino
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Incrível, único e renovador! Madonna está trazendo algo de qualidade sonora,poderia muito bem ser um álbum visual! God Control é uma faixa MEMORÁVEL!
  82. tellemhone
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madame X SNAPPED. It was a whole serve, probably a 9.6/10 but we rounding so… Expand
  83. sysegid
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, waited for years for this incredible and experimental work! Love mix of Portuguese, African and electro / pop music.
  84. renatobr
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best Madonna's album of this decade. This musical trip around the world shows us that there's no boundaries when it comes to music and there's no limits when it comes to Madonna. I was pleasantly surprised to hear her singing in an uninteresting language for the musical mainstream like portuguese. And as a brazilian that I am, it made me feel a certain pride.

    Madonna    This is by far the best Madonna's album of this decade. This musical trip around the world shows us that there's no boundaries when it comes to music and there's no limits when it comes to Madonna. I was pleasantly surprised to hear her singing in an uninteresting language for the musical mainstream like portuguese. And as a brazilian that I am, it made me feel a certain pride.

    Madonna had promised us that this album would be an American Life's "successor" and it was successfully fulfilled only with the outstanding track God Control, whose lyrics sound like a national (or global) anthem of the nowdays. I also highlight the intense Extreme Occident and I Don't Search I Find, the 21st century's "Vogue".
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    Este é de longe o melhor álbum de Madonna desta década. Essa viagem musical pelo mundo nos mostra que não há fronteiras quando se trata de música e nem de limites quando se trata de Madonna. Tive uma grata surpresa ao ouvi-la cantando num idioma pouco interessante para o mainstream como o português. E como brasileiro que sou, me deu um certo orgulho.

    Madonna tinha nos prometido que este álbum seria um "sucessor" do American Life e cumpriu com sucesso apenas com a sensacional God Control, cuja letra soa como um hino nacional (ou mundial) dos dias atuais. Também destaco a intensa Extreme Occident e I Don't Search I Find, a "Vogue" do século XXI.    … Expand
  85. Trosbach
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madonna é uma artista incrível. Este álbum é pura arte Madonna está sempre um passo a frente.
  86. Naram
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best álbum ever!!!! And ever and ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever… Expand
  87. RichardDarko
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madonna printed creativity and innovation in each track of this album. It's a musical journey around the world.
  88. Calzolari
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madame X is certainly one of the 5 best albums of her career, sexy, intelligent, controversial, lyrically perfect, great featurings, totally cohesive and globalized.
  89. Lekinhoreal
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Rainha da reinvenção, nos entregando a arte da forma mais sublime, uma mistura de culturas e ritmos que casam perfeitamente nos contando uma história incrível.
  90. SenhorX
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    After almost 4 decades in the music industry Madonna shows one more time why she is a legend. This is an absolute creative, challenging, deep and innovative album, with musical influences from Latin America (Colombia, Brazil), Portugal and Africa as well as disco, trap, house among others. Madonna doesn't play safe and is not afraid of taking risks, not only sonically but also lyrically.After almost 4 decades in the music industry Madonna shows one more time why she is a legend. This is an absolute creative, challenging, deep and innovative album, with musical influences from Latin America (Colombia, Brazil), Portugal and Africa as well as disco, trap, house among others. Madonna doesn't play safe and is not afraid of taking risks, not only sonically but also lyrically. Everyone who is open will enjoy this album and must be prepared for big surprises. Fantastic… Expand
  91. andrerattes
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Her best album since 2005 Confessions on a Dancefloor! There's all the world music and different sounds on it. Amazing!
  92. victorbraga
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madame X is surprisingly good. After the releases of MDNA and Rebel heart i was afraid this would be just another EDM or pop music like everybody else is doing, but it turns out to be one of the best albums of her entire carrier. Some of the sounds are very experimental and sound bizarre but never unpleasant. My favorite tracks are Dark Ballet, Crazy and God Control. This is a master pieceMadame X is surprisingly good. After the releases of MDNA and Rebel heart i was afraid this would be just another EDM or pop music like everybody else is doing, but it turns out to be one of the best albums of her entire carrier. Some of the sounds are very experimental and sound bizarre but never unpleasant. My favorite tracks are Dark Ballet, Crazy and God Control. This is a master piece and whether you like Madonna or not, you should listen to it.… Expand
  93. Galgosjf
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of his career. An experimental album, strange but magnificent!M Madonna once again showed us that she is the queen of the whole ****
  94. yund
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madame X is by far and away Madonna's boldest album put forth, and that is saying something from the same artist who released Erotica, American Life and Ray of Light. While I've only had a few days to sit and soak up this album properly my reaction is that this work will define her even more so than Like A Prayer or Ray of Light. Traditional song structure has been jettisoned in favor ofMadame X is by far and away Madonna's boldest album put forth, and that is saying something from the same artist who released Erotica, American Life and Ray of Light. While I've only had a few days to sit and soak up this album properly my reaction is that this work will define her even more so than Like A Prayer or Ray of Light. Traditional song structure has been jettisoned in favor of more "stream of conciousness" style songwriting. Production from Mirwais and Mike Dean is thoughtful, nuanced and perfectly accented to the individual mood of each song. The younger generation (Beyonce included) will be studying this one for years to come.… Expand
  95. akiawayne
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Best album for the past decades. Brought out a lot of emotions in me.
    The autotune is a little to digest at first, but as a whole, sonically, it built the tone of the whole album.
  96. Thioliveira
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing songs. Madonna Gave to us her best album since confessions on a dance floor.
    Hands up for the Queen of pop. Best: Crazy, God Control, Faz gostoso and I dont search I find.
  97. Jpm85
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madonna has stopped chasing charts and instead focused on creating a multilayered, thought provoking package of pop music that mixes different styles, sounds and messages into a perfect combo that you can't get out of your head!
  98. JoelNeto1
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Album perfeito! Produção com a riqueza e complexidade que só a Rainha do Pop poderia fazer.
  99. maugustorj
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Actual, amazing. Is the NEW MASTERPIECE of the music history!
    Thanks Madonna!
  100. jameston79
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This should be considered among her greatest albums. Quirky, experimental and bold. Madonna takes us on a global music journey with artfully woven layers of ultra-modern and traditional sounds that carry an urgent message.
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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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