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  1. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A wonderful album. Seemingly underrated by critics. Diverse tracks that could appeal to everyone.
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Круто, создала метакритик заново. Воскресила Бразилию.Мадам Икс бесподобна.
  5. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This is a Materpiece! A Wonderful Album! Madonna and Mirwais made Magic in the studio.
  6. Jun 16, 2019
    1
    Madonna está envejeciendo musicalmente de una manera horrible, muy mal disco
  7. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Bravo, Madonna! Amazing album!!! Exceeded all my expectations! Very unusual
  8. 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
  9. Jun 16, 2019
    6
    Tiene canciones buenas, pero tristemente la mayoria de las canciones son burdas, con excesivo autotune, monotonas y repetitivas, no es bueno, tampoco tan malo, solo pues, uno mas del montón.
  10. Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Her best album since Confession. Very good album and so different from everything she has done before . Great comeback!!!
  11. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Рекомендую к прослушиванию. This is otval pezzzdy ;)
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It is a true masterpiece. Each song has a story to tell. Experimental production will blow or expand your mind.
  16. 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.
  17. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    An excellent pop album is one that is cohesive, flows, is melodic to the point feeling carefree to sing-a-long, creates a plethora of moods, is surprising and challenges the listener musically and conceptually, has a narrative and something to say. Unfortunately pop albums in recent years lack a cohesion, something to say and conceptual narrative as they tend to be a collection of songs toAn excellent pop album is one that is cohesive, flows, is melodic to the point feeling carefree to sing-a-long, creates a plethora of moods, is surprising and challenges the listener musically and conceptually, has a narrative and something to say. Unfortunately pop albums in recent years lack a cohesion, something to say and conceptual narrative as they tend to be a collection of songs to download like a pix and mix. Congratulations Madonna, you bought back the excellent gold bar of a cohesive album that is refreshing and an edgy fusion of styles that is futuristic with a lot to say. It has so many layers that at times your breathe is taken away by how brave this album is. This is exactly what the Grammy awards should be recognising - great pop that takes your breath away by its audacity to change the game. This is art. Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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?
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    I’ve been in love with this album since it came out It’s a cultural trip Killers who are partying, batuka and faz gostoso are currently my favorites
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Wow!! Listening to this album, brought a smile to my face...that hasn't happened in a long time, if ever!
  28. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Great album! Мать вернулась. И как она это сделала - просто изумительный материал!!!
  29. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best pop album in the last five years! Bravo, Madonna) Saved the music!
  30. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, it's strong, fun, diverse, complex, bold. Only the Queen could deliver such a masterpiece.
  31. 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
  32. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    On her 14th album, she's restore her own glory. Probably, that's the bravest and the most important longplay in her career.
  33. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A musical masterpiece from the queen. Great sensual message that can not leave the listener's indifferent. Each song combines completely different genres and musical instruments, which makes the album incredibly original. Legendary album from the Queen of Pop Music.
  34. 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
  35. 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!
  36. 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.
  37. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is kinda different of some albums like MDNA or Rebel heart, i didnt say that is better but the beats, lyrics are everything
  38. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of all over the time. On one lever with COADF & Ray of light
  39. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Most experimental album of her career so far! Must be listened! As Madonna already said: it’s not background music; every song should be accepted as a whole new story. Ballads are especially good this time. Madame X deserves 100 Grammys, but they ignoring her since Hard Candy era. The Academy should change its mind.
  40. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums for sure. She took a risk with this one but it definitely paid off!
  41. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madame X is not Madonna playing it safe after four years away. Instead, she takes risks, some of which pay off brilliantly. While it may baffle some and not be so commercially-friendly as some predecessors, Madonna has been here before. Hands up, those who remember American Life in 2003 which mixed the mainstream, even her Bond theme “Die Another Day,” with daring concepts that wereMadame X is not Madonna playing it safe after four years away. Instead, she takes risks, some of which pay off brilliantly. While it may baffle some and not be so commercially-friendly as some predecessors, Madonna has been here before. Hands up, those who remember American Life in 2003 which mixed the mainstream, even her Bond theme “Die Another Day,” with daring concepts that were perplexing to some and misunderstood by others. Expand
  42. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madonna reunifying with Mirwais has an outstanding album as a result. Full with sounds of the world and very strong lyrics, Madame X is not just another pop album you will forget at the end of the summer. From dancing to reflection thinking, this is a trip all over the world. Expand
  43. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madonna returned to her prime times and made a completely experimental album and surprised everyone. The album is not easy to handle but it induces you to think. Well written lyrics that reflect our current world reality, original melodies, in Madame x you find songs that you have never heard anything like it before.
  44. Jun 16, 2019
    7
    After two disastrous attempts in this decade, the queen of pop seems to be able to rebuild and make a cohesive album full of identity artifices that made her reach the peak that today is
  45. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very progressive, that’s my favorite part about this album. Loved Rebel Heart, but you can tell she ultimately rushed that album because of the leak scandal. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but rather, in four years. Expand
  46. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madame X is a masterpiece! This is a new level of music. Music is timeless. Madonna is more than a singer, she's an artist!
  47. Jun 16, 2019
    5
    As a longtime Madonna fan, I was disappointed (and surprised) that there was so little here that I enjoyed (usually, I'll like at least five tracks from a Madonna album). The lyrics are among the weakest of her career (in my opinion) and nothing that she really hasn't said before. They long to be "deep" but they're actually rather shallow and cliched. And then there's the overuse ofAs a longtime Madonna fan, I was disappointed (and surprised) that there was so little here that I enjoyed (usually, I'll like at least five tracks from a Madonna album). The lyrics are among the weakest of her career (in my opinion) and nothing that she really hasn't said before. They long to be "deep" but they're actually rather shallow and cliched. And then there's the overuse of auto-tune. Is this still cool in 2019?

    Overall, it's a rather subdued affair. There are a couple of dance songs, but they never elevate you to rhapsody or rapture, like Madonna's classics always did. Nearly every songs feels like "filler" from one of her previous albums. They're decent, but not great.
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  48. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The entire album is a journey around the world. Every song sounds fresh with musical genres I never expected to be mashed together in such ways as heard in this album. Instant classic!
  49. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Haven't enjoyed a Madonna album like this one in a long time, it's a musical journey combining different music styles from around the world.
  50. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This time Madonna showed everyone how pop music should really sound. God save the queen!
  51. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The most experimental album of her career. The unusual sound and deep meaning gives this album a bit of magic. Nice work, Madonna!
  52. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well Madonna is still Queen. Now she proved to us that she's still alive and that she's ready to sit on her place again Expand
  53. Jun 16, 2019
    9
    A very colorful album with so many sounds, languages that sounds perfect together. Very refreshing tones and unexpected rythm changes in some songs.
  54. Jun 16, 2019
    3
    I get the experimental thing, but this album is a mess full of auto tune and with no memorable songs.
  55. Jun 16, 2019
    8
    One of her best albums. She fits herself today's music. I felt like I was listening to one of the 2010's artists. But Medellin and Extreme Occident are not the songs that I can die for. Probably I will never listen to them.
  56. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best album in 2019 of Queen!!! Incredible!!! Madame X - This is the work of a genius!
  57. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is an amazing piece of art. Do yourself a favor and purchase the limited and deluxe editions for the additional songs
  58. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing album , god control and looking for Mercy are brilliant . Best Madonna album in years
  59. 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
  60. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    I always think that if you don’t understand Ray of Light, Erotica and American Life albums, then you don’t understand Madonna. Now Madame X has been added to this list. This is record no less conceptual than Confessions and no less personal than American Life. Madonna in this album takes you on a magical journey into her own new universe. We dance with her in Medellin and Faz Gostoso, singI always think that if you don’t understand Ray of Light, Erotica and American Life albums, then you don’t understand Madonna. Now Madame X has been added to this list. This is record no less conceptual than Confessions and no less personal than American Life. Madonna in this album takes you on a magical journey into her own new universe. We dance with her in Medellin and Faz Gostoso, sing with magic choir in God Control (one of Madonna’s best songs of this century) and cry in Looking for mercy. The presence of Madonna felt in every track, and this is amazing. Madame X is a new classic in her discography. This album is really not background music. This is a complex and conceptual record, released at a very correct time. Pop music saved. Again. Expand
  61. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Perfect album suchki !!! Amazing work! Sosite Tvari - Queen is back I gotova vseh unizit bleat!!
  62. 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.
  63. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This album is pure art from the beginning to the end it takes you a journey
  64. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Only one queen! Madonna!greet! Legend ! Best of the best! Russia with live.
  65. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    amazing album sjshhshshsjjsjsjsjsjjsdbdbdhxjsnnsnzlqlwkudbegxuwnhxuebdjisjjsjd
  66. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Her best album since Confessions, the most twisted and dark album of her discography
  67. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madame X is one of her best albums of all time... she has such a variation of types of songs in this album and continues to make unique music. The songs are catchy and infectious. She incorporates strong messages at the same time as not allowing it to distract from the song in God Control and the controversial Killers Who Are Partying. A great album. PERIODT!
  68. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Search&Find, Faz Gostoso and Looking 4 Mercy are best of the best. Crave and God control awesome as well
  69. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Totally accepted! New sounds, deep texts concept, some times heavy load, sometimes fuzzy dances, but very organic to the whole concept. It sounds much more fresh than new albums of some recent ‘mega music celebrities’ of our days. I love this Madonna
  70. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Love how every song has an important message! It’s an amazing roller coaster! Hard to choose my top 3
  71. 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
  72. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    I luv this album! Soooooooo muuuuchhhhh!!!!!!! Better than rebel heart & mdna
  73. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Just great! No more words are needed. Interrsting, stunning, experimental for Madonna.
  74. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Шикарный альбом. Просто космос. На репите. Отличная пластинка от королевы поп-музыки Expand
  75. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This is an artistic expression of her time in Portugal. I have no seen anyone produce an album like this. It’s a very dark and fun album. If you wanted dance tracks, this album has 4 great disco tracks. Her experimental work really shows that she put all her work and effort in it. No fillers songs!!
  76. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It’s very unusual work from Madonna. The last album that had the same feeling was “American Life” (2003), produced by Mirwais A. too. There’s only one song on the album which feels mainstream to me - Future (feat. Quavo), produced by Diplo. All other tracks are very unusual and unique.
  77. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best album she’s release since 2005’s Confessions On A Dancefloor. The sound is fresh and consistent with every song sounding different and unique. A multicultural album with so many broad taste of songs it’s extremely hard to skip a track because there all so amazing. A great welcoming return to the Queen of Pop! Highlights off the album include I Don’t Search I Find, God Control, ExtremeBest album she’s release since 2005’s Confessions On A Dancefloor. The sound is fresh and consistent with every song sounding different and unique. A multicultural album with so many broad taste of songs it’s extremely hard to skip a track because there all so amazing. A great welcoming return to the Queen of Pop! Highlights off the album include I Don’t Search I Find, God Control, Extreme Occident, Dark Ballet, and Killers Who Are Partying. Expand
  78. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This is Her BEST album since Confessions On A Dance Floor ! Absolutely! Madame X is a masterpiece.
  79. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Brilliant and essential. A raw mix of anger and vulnerability and a true artistic statement. God Control is one of her best.
  80. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    It's one of her best albums ever. It's a very well produced and very innovative. During the first listen i was quite shocked because it was so different (in a good way), She reinvented pop again mixing traditional electronic music with portuguese fado, she experimented with amazing batuka adding some hip-hop beats. It's not only one of the best albums of Madonna but also one of the bestIt's one of her best albums ever. It's a very well produced and very innovative. During the first listen i was quite shocked because it was so different (in a good way), She reinvented pop again mixing traditional electronic music with portuguese fado, she experimented with amazing batuka adding some hip-hop beats. It's not only one of the best albums of Madonna but also one of the best album in pop industry. After her average 3 last records she came back with another bop which we can put right next to Ray Of Light, Confession or Erotica. I hope that her next LPs will be at least on the same level of art or even better. Well done Madonna!!!!! Expand
  81. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    She outdone herself ! Such an amazing album, creative, groundbreaking like in the old days. THE true Queen
  82. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best album almost 40 years in her career! Bold, daring, bizarre but so good!
  83. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best Album since Confessions! Though lyrically sometimes flawed, the production is phenomenal and it deserves a ten. She has put all effort and passion in this album.
  84. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Fantastic album. Crave and Looking for mercy are my favorite songs
  85. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Her best work in years. So many hidden gems in there, she truly delivered a masterpiece.
  86. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Brilliant mix of latin decadent sounds that end in a cohesive, experimental and interesting album
  87. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madonna's best album this decade! She is giving us a fresh sound from around the world with expertly produced tracks. Something for everybody. Some dance floor bangers, some very beautiful songs that show her vulnerability and others that take you on a vivid exotic journey. All the stars! The queen is at her best!
  88. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With Madame X, Madonna has delivered a modern masterpiece unlike any other. This record exemplifies an artist at the top of her craft. She has produced songs that have pushed the pop music genre to new heights. Soulful and modern, the music is vibrant and alive. Madonna will surprise you with every track. Rightfully so, music lovers across the globe are ecstatic about the album. The Queen of Pop’s music will mesmerize you, and her lyrics will move you. We couldn’t ask for anything better! Expand
  89. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    ITS SO GOOD ONE OF HER BEST EVER I 100% RECOMMEND
  90. Jun 16, 2019
    3
    Does she sing at all? Yes but with all the autotune you don't get to hear it... Madonna has changed for this record and not in a good way: in my opinion, this is one to avoid at all costs...
  91. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Best album after Ray of Light in my opinion. Killers Who Are Partying, Crazy, Extreme Occident, God Control, I Rise, I Don't Search I Find, Funana, Dark Ballet, Crave and Looking for Mercy are my fav songs
  92. 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
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  93. Jun 16, 2019
    2
    Very confusing. There’re songs very experimental and that’s no good. Best track is crave.
  94. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A real masterpiece, haven’t heard such a good pop album in years! I am kind of shocked. God Control and Killers... are my favourites
  95. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    A SONIC MASTERPIECE! Takes you from a journey from beginning till the end...worldly, bold, creative, amazing! Long live QUEEN MADONNA!
  96. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Queen of pop !! Best comeback! Weird and fantastic album full of messages love it
  97. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Not only a bold experimental travel, but mainly REFRESHING! It brings the best from earlier eras with a whole new musical textures. AOTY.
  98. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Diverse yet cohesive. Not a single song to skip. Absolute Genius! One of Madonna’s best.
  99. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute sonic masterpiece from beginning to end. Possibly the finest and most accomplished in her career. Just wow. Expand
  100. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums, full of little gems and surprises. That's what we've been waiting for and Madonna didn't disappoint this time. Magnificent
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. 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. 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.
  3. Jun 19, 2019
    58
    Madonna has created this music for an audience of one: Herself. Often it works. Sometimes it doesn’t.