Madame X
by Madonna
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8.7

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  1. Miketheman
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection! World music influences at the very best. Madonnas best since Confessions.
  2. jorbet
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Just a beautiful masterpiece last Madonna's 14th album..... The way she undress her soul and political thoughs, remains me albums as "Like a Prayer" or "American Life"!
    Truly gems included on it are "God Control", "I Rise" or "Crave"....
  3. jnthla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Madonna, for continuing to work tirelessly. Madame X was not made for the charts, much less for specialized critics. Only those who will be pleased with another work by the only Queen are those who know all about her vast and great career. Yeah!
  4. elliotwarhol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incrível como essa mulher consegue sempre se reinventar, álbum lindo, com uma mensagem extremamente necessária
  5. DanielVargas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, un álbum conceptual perfectamente hecho, ella muestra una vez más su capacidad para reinventarse.
  6. Like_a_Venus
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Entendo a critca de ter varias sonoridades no album mas n acho que isso o torna ruim, é um dos melhores albuns que ela já fez.
  7. Waltinho45
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album perfeito, madonna sempre preocupada em inovar fez algo que nunca havia feito na carreira… Expand
  8. el_tinto
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Madonna has never been so experimental since the American Life era. Excellent album!
  9. Rumentino
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Disregarding the main single with Maluma (which I find crappy) the rest of the album is exceptional... Madonna delivers one of the most underrated albums of the year... She did show why she is the queen of reinvention... the album is a must listen
  10. Volta1999
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Madame X sees Madonna go back to experimental music, such a blend that not everyone can understand!
  11. Tonylee
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Strong lyrics, incredible visuals, experimental and deliciously artistic sound. Extreme Occident, Looking for Mercy, God Control, Batuka e Killers Who Are Partying are the best tracks, but all the others also have their quality and space. The Queen of pop reinvented herself once more and entered her most experimental work to date.
  12. 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!!!!
  13. Lament93
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    "Madame X" is so much better than her latest efforts. Madonna's latest album is bizarre and interesting. Some choices may seem odd but in the end, everything feels coherent with the theme and her alter-ego's background story. The tour was amazing too and is complementary to this work of art, check it out!
  14. Wayne11
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    A important critique on the world today, discussing religion, self and others. Shining a lite on intolerance and bias. Her best album yet
  15. EdyQ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The Queen of Music. Love how her creative mind can give us this audible art piece.
  16. EdwardBJ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The one and only Queen of Pop. One of her most ambitious and different albums in recent years. LOVE!
  17. stefachoo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    A bold audacious pop album only the queen could make. She still has so much to say.
  18. FidelMMX
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Me parece un album muy bueno, es muy inovador y tiene sonidos muy buenos, muy buen album
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. rayofash
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Madame ❌ can best be described as @madonna herself said in an interview, “it’s definitely not background music”. I’d describe it as unlike anything she’s ever done but importantly unlike anything anyone has ever done. Who else has fused an album with three different languages organically flowing around! Who else has changed the tonality of their voice to convey their emotion (God ControlMadame ❌ can best be described as @madonna herself said in an interview, “it’s definitely not background music”. I’d describe it as unlike anything she’s ever done but importantly unlike anything anyone has ever done. Who else has fused an album with three different languages organically flowing around! Who else has changed the tonality of their voice to convey their emotion (God Control appears sung through clenched teeth)! Who else moves from dance music to ballads so effortlessly! Who else can put a positive spin to a gloomy world picture! Madame ❌ is many things but it’s singularly captivating. It definitely draws out a strong opinion and that has to be art! “It’s easy to be lazy & hard to get away from the crowd” “& either way my baby we’ll never be the same” so sang she in Intervention back on #AmericanLife, and seems to live by that belief even today. It’s no surprise that the producer to helm Madame ❌ is @mirwais.official who has collaborated for a third time on what can be only described as #Brilliant #Unique #Timeless #Ballsy #Badass #Art with great support from @jasonevigan @therealmikedean #Billboard! These songs will play beautifully in a theatre and I hope I can go see a show all the way from India! Until then I’ll soak in the insane magic of Madame ❌. My fav are #Crave #GodControl #ComeAlive #DarkBallet #IRise #IDontSearchIFind #FazGostoso #Batuka. The only downside to this masterpiece is the overuse of auto tune that I’m not much a fan of! @madonna thank you for doing what you do - inspiring with sheer passion n commitment to your craft. We’re better for it. … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. adamcsor
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    In all seriousness, it's a bit bonkers. But I'll absolutely have what she's having.
  24. vesalii
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    A weird, raw, wild, viceral & overproduced album. A classic. Madonna presents Madame X as an extention of her different personas, each one reflected on each song. We can hear Madonna, the human, exposing her rarest thoughts and her weird vision of justice from her rich position.
  25. PotterheadGleek
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    The most experimental album of her entire career, maybe it's the next Ray of Light, all the sounds are unique in every way, but the collabs with Maluma it's just not my cup of tea, but everything else is a pure masterpiece.
  26. Juan12353
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    This is a total Re-Invention, Madame X is very experimental and unique, and I love how it is a mix of emotion, from anger to love and desire of party.
    9.2/10
  27. 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.
  28. xoxodavi
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Her most soulful album since Confessions. Best songs:
    God Control
    Batuka
    Faz Gostoso
    Crave
    Average song:
    Killers Who Are Partying The world influences are incredible
  29. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Madonna has brought a pop that is of the past, but it fit the current pop. That's a surprising detail, she took every inch of the world and saw something amazing she got along with all the parts. The album is certainly one of her best.
  30. MrFrench
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    While not vocally the best, the album does indeed make several statements and is effective in fusing global sounds with Madonna's baseline sound.

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

    Top tracks:

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

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

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

    Other good songs: "Crazy," "Come Alive," and "Extreme Occident."    … Expand
  31. ischiasal
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    I am going to say my honest opinion on the album Madame x . First before i say my opinion on the album i just listen many times and also i got to be in the mood too . AT first i was hating the album i thought omg terrible but after listing few times i must say i do like it a lot , It's different from the others album . Brilliant album , very interesting sound different .
  32. ohgustavoiam
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    I love this album, i love the mix of sounds and experiences that it has. It's freak, bizarre and its the best thing of the album. Also: the intelligence of this woman pointed on the lines beetwen the lyrics, its a plus to be considered. Only she can do this and made it perfectly!
  33. Joeysk
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Her greatest album since Confessions on a dancefloor. Experimental, new, different. Well done.
  34. Mdna1982
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Amazing album a time worth waiting Madonna gave us what we needed once again true music chamaleon :)
  35. Sadsoul93
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    I really like this album. Just few songs that i´m not so into, but overall great journey.
  36. JuanBauty
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Her best album in over a decade, or even more. Absolutely brilliant, funny, unexpected, sometimes crazy, but always amazing, stunningly produced, and once more, the Queen of Pop reinvents herself. 9/10
  37. AramSRuso
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    One of the best albums that Madonna has managed to do since Confessions On A Dance Floor, each song is perfect from beginning to end.
  38. ivanpepen
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    I had low expectations when I heard Medellín, Future and Crave but the reality is that this album is si cohesive and mature. It’s amazing how Madonna mixed sounds from her past works such as Erotica, Like a Prayer, Ray of Light or the self-titled album but at the same time has innovated with new portuguese/latin sounds. Once again, the Queen of Pop is back
  39. paul0hora
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    After three consecutive failures with her past albums, Madame X is a new hope for Madonna's legacy with iconic songs like God Control and showing us a new skill with songs in portuguese like Faz Gostoso and Crazy.
  40. VeteranMonster
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    One of Madonna's most original, raw and inside albums. You can only love it, or hate it, it's hard to just like it. She's proven once again she's the queen of all the pop queens, completely careless about the ratings and critics, she's just out there doing her thing. I really really loved it!
  41. Mario31
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Her masterpiece for this generation. The labor of love of an artist committed to her vision and to give a voice to all of people that don’t have one. Proud fan and as a pop music lover, I just have to say this album raised the bar to the sky for the current pop acts!
  42. Rmgimenez
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Super deep lyrics combinated with an excellent melodies... a such improvement until Confessions on a Dance Floor age
  43. Bobobonja
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Madame X é um disco lindo, coeso, com muitas referencias. Madonna mais uma vez se arisca em um material experimental, novo, e totalmente único. Madame X fala de política, hipocrisia, amor, compaixão e até mesmo de solidão, trazendo consigo uma carga forte de ritmos como o fado, funk, latino, e até mesmo disco. Inovando e criando tendência, esse album irá te surpreender!
  44. mrqz96
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Clearly this is not the best comeback by Madonna, but is a great piece of art what deserve be listened.
  45. Diegomontrin
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Melhor álbum em décadas. Músicas interessantes, sonoridades diferenciadas, mix de estilos. Somente teria abusado menos do autotune.
  46. jony_villa
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Envuelta de harta polémica, cómo de costumbre, finalmente escucho a Madame X. Totalmente un viaje cultural y de ritmos variados (Alguna canción te va a picar el nervio) Desde Colombia, África, jamaica, lisboa, París, india y Brasil creando una atmósfera que te lleva a un pasaje por las eras Like a Prayer, Ray of light, Confessions Incluso Hard candy. Super experimental y arriesgado paraEnvuelta de harta polémica, cómo de costumbre, finalmente escucho a Madame X. Totalmente un viaje cultural y de ritmos variados (Alguna canción te va a picar el nervio) Desde Colombia, África, jamaica, lisboa, París, india y Brasil creando una atmósfera que te lleva a un pasaje por las eras Like a Prayer, Ray of light, Confessions Incluso Hard candy. Super experimental y arriesgado para esta época donde la música es muy repetitiva. Lleno de buena producción me atrevería a coincidir con todos aquellos que dicen es su mejor álbum desde 2005. Resalto: Dark ballet, God control, killers Who Are Partying, Come Alive, Extreme Occident, Faz Gostoso, **** I'm Loca, I don't Search I Find, Looking For Mercy.… Expand
  47. Marekgabonay
    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.
  48. Madagascar
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Her best album since Confession. Very good album and so different from everything she has done before . Great comeback!!!
  49. Iconer1983
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Her best album since Confessions. The songs are weird (in the best way) and experimental and exciting. It’s a mix of Music and American Life albums, a little of 90s Madonna with a dash of Latin flavor and world sounds.
  50. FosterChad
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Madonna at her best since the Confessions. With songs to dance, reflect and encourage
  51. Hsailly
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    Best Madonna álbum in years, with songs that captivates you to think and dance.
  52. Ncarbia2
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    Madonna's best album since Confessions in 2005. She managed to explore new genres and at the same time remained true to herself. An excellent album that shows that after lmost four decades in the industry, she can still reinvent herself and create beautiful muaic.
  53. Egeemen
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Her best work since confessions and it’s a great pop album for 2019. Mirwais has done amazing job and Madonna plays her part greatly! If this album was Ariande’s it Swift’s then it would be applauded by the critics.
  54. Darioefrain
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    Another reinvention album with inspirations from the past and completely new sounds
  55. JauAndrade
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    O álbum mais inovador e surpreendente da carreira de Madonna, o período que está passando em Lisboa/Portugal foi revigorante.
  56. espinolamario
    Jun 29, 2019
    9
    Not an album for the mainstream market, as its best jewels are its most musically ambitious and lirically irreverent pieces.
  57. digon7
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MADAME X is a masterpiece, bizarre and brilliant!
    Best tracks:
    God Control
    Craze
    Looking For Mercy
    Come Alive
    Crave    … Expand
  58. Arielscr
    Jul 10, 2019
    9
    Un album completamente distinto a todo lo que hemos visto de la reina, tiene muy buenos ritmos y muy buenas letras lo único malo es el abuso de autotune pero aun así su mejor álbum desde confession on a dance floor
  59. Agustinp
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    Es un gran album que merece muchísimas ventas de las que tiene. El album más conceptual de Madonna hasta el momento con mensaje Político Y social
  60. Titto
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Madonna absorve sons da cultura portuguesa, brasileira e latina e os devolve com a sua impecável marca de qualidade e elegância.
  61. 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.
  62. grechen
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Madonna's creativity peaked again after releasing unoriginal and boring albums such has MDNA and Hard Candy.
  63. Monszon
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    One of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are someOne of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are some songs that contains valuable vocal content as well, in 2019 nobody writes about global problems, only Madonna and her team did it, and they did it so right, she's a queen, this is like a mix of the experimentalism of Ray of light, the lyrics of American life and the style of rebel heart. DEFINETLY ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS IN 2019… Expand
  64. ThatsMeLukas
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Experimental music is something that appears more and more nowadays. This is one of experimental masterpieces by a mainstream singer. As typical for Madonna, her style and image changes all the time, and this is one of very brave and really interesting changes.
  65. Ahlisurga
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can’t find another album like Madame X. From track number one untill the last track it was powerful also solid for to execute the story behind every songs combine with her music.… Expand
  66. Willtacritic
    May 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A true Madonna's music masterpiece. For the old fans and the newest to come...… Expand
  67. Lemonhive
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Album definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or biggerAlbum definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or bigger message. Excluding my least favourite track - Medellin - album is a pure masterpiece. Another example why Madonna is not only the "Queen of Pop", but Queen of Reinvention as well… Expand
  68. Josuemlvc
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Amazing cohesive album, perhaps wrong lead single. But overall all songs are great. Highlights: God Control, Crazy, Batuka. This album deserves a chance to listen without prejudice. Saddly Madonna is banned from radio play and the album flopped. But listening to it in the Madame X tour was a delight!
  69. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Madame X is the record Madonna needed to make. Although she did use Auto-tune that little too much, but, i Like it and it just adds to the album. Songs like God Control and Extreme Occident prove that Madonna can make powerful political statements that should be quotable in today's world. Well Done!

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

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

    Worst Songs: Crazy    … Expand
  70. Adelmo
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Madonna mais uma vez mostrou que sabe reinventar-se. Trouxe um álbum extremamente experimental e original. O excesso de autotune na voz pode ter atrapalhado um pouco a sonoridade do álbum. Letras fortes com mensagens políticas interessantes. De longe é o melhor álbum lançado dela dos últimos 12 anos.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. joethealien
    Jun 19, 2019
    8
    A startlingly bizarre, often brilliant, and perpetually intense high point in Madonna's discography. God Control is a true winner, with poignant lyrics, a haunting choir arrangement and a disco/house breakdown worthy of only the most exalted ballrooms. Come Alive is pure art pop bliss, with soaring harmonies and a heavenly choir outro. This album is enchanting and will surely be a cultA startlingly bizarre, often brilliant, and perpetually intense high point in Madonna's discography. God Control is a true winner, with poignant lyrics, a haunting choir arrangement and a disco/house breakdown worthy of only the most exalted ballrooms. Come Alive is pure art pop bliss, with soaring harmonies and a heavenly choir outro. This album is enchanting and will surely be a cult classic in a few years...… Expand
  75. 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
  76. vic-thesinner
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madame X is the best album from 2019. Is fresh, savage, experimental, classic and breath taking. Since Confessions on a Dance Floor, we did not hear legendary disco anthems like God Control, wich is, in the opinion of many fans, the best track from the album.… Expand
  77. davidpicado
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Fresh new music by an old acquaintance. Madonna immerses herself in the Latin spirit and gives us a reinvention in her career.
  78. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Madame X not only amply rewards such close listening, but its daring embrace of the world outside the U.S. underscores how Madonna has been an advocate and ally for left-of-mainstream sounds and ideas throughout her career.
  79. AngelAntonio96
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Este álbum es muy bueno (quitando a Medellín y a B**ch i'm loca) merecía al menos una nominación a los grammys pero bueno... a masterpiece!
  80. lemosmatheus
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    Madonna está especialmente em seu 14° álbum. Ela trás novamente uma inovação e sem medo (oque já é de se esperar da Queen of Pop). Feats. bons, ótima qualidade, porém em alguns aspectos deixa a desejar se tratando de Madonna.
  81. Gabripeixoto15
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
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  82. madomatt
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Tal vez no sea su mejor trabajo, pero si si el mejor de sus últimas producciones
  83. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    It's very...experimental, and Madonna put definitely too much auto-tune on her vocals...
    For normal, casual listeners the best choices from this album would probably be "Crave" and "Crazy", because from of all of this album they sound the most normal.
  84. Nazario
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    É praticamente um hino atrás do outro. As músicas celebram a vida e o recomeço, onde Madonna consegue dar a volta por cima e mostrar que seu título de percussora ainda está vivo e nunca morrerá. E podem anotar: EXISTIRÃO MUITOS OUTROS ÁLBUNS COMO “MADAME X”!
    Blog Saga Das Músicas
    Os únicos pontos onde eu notei que precisavam de uma melhoria são o tratamento da voz, pois seus vocais, em    É praticamente um hino atrás do outro. As músicas celebram a vida e o recomeço, onde Madonna consegue dar a volta por cima e mostrar que seu título de percussora ainda está vivo e nunca morrerá. E podem anotar: EXISTIRÃO MUITOS OUTROS ÁLBUNS COMO “MADAME X”!
    Blog Saga Das Músicas
    Os únicos pontos onde eu notei que precisavam de uma melhoria são o tratamento da voz, pois seus vocais, em grande maioria, soam muito robóticos. Os refrões também são muito repetitivos, e isso aumenta o tempo das músicas, que poderiam ter em média uns 3 minutos cada, mas há faixas com 6 minutos só de refrão.    … Expand
  85. Mark99CS
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Madame X is her such experimental album in a decade.
    So much better than Rebel Heart!
  86. aoinoue
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    It is not going to be her most popular or best received one, but trust me - this one is a tasteful rarity perfect for the time of unrest.
  87. Pnofficial01
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Critics are very true when they say that Madame X is her best album since Confessions! You can definitely tell she was heavily influenced with Latin culture, in which adds that extra spice to the record as a whole! From the drums in Batuka to the 90’s groovy tone in I Don’t Search I Find, this album has quite a diverse range for whatever mood you’re in. Minus minor lackluster moments, youCritics are very true when they say that Madame X is her best album since Confessions! You can definitely tell she was heavily influenced with Latin culture, in which adds that extra spice to the record as a whole! From the drums in Batuka to the 90’s groovy tone in I Don’t Search I Find, this album has quite a diverse range for whatever mood you’re in. Minus minor lackluster moments, you can definitely tell Madonna put her whole heart into making this masterpiece!… Expand
  88. Jarsel143
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    This album is good and iconic album,but this album have some "massy" track.

    My best track:
    Medellin
    Future
    Crave
    Extreme Occident
    Faz Gostoso
    Looking For Mercy
    I Rise
  89. Bhsp97
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Perfect! you will never hear such a mature experience from your aunt if it is not on this album!!
  90. CemBatan
    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.
  91. Allphie
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    the most interesting fact of this album is the big experiment which the queen of pop has made. maybe many people won’t understand the concept or the art of this work, but it’s clear that madame x sounds like an album which is going to be remembered in a near future. congratulations.
  92. kl7188543
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    Madonna has had many hits and global best seller albums through her long career. What can be said for sure is that each one of them presented a different sound and a new reinvention of Madonna's image to accompany the concept of the album. It is also true that most of her albums were relying on a big leading single that would turn heads and set the overall feel of the album. Confessions onMadonna has had many hits and global best seller albums through her long career. What can be said for sure is that each one of them presented a different sound and a new reinvention of Madonna's image to accompany the concept of the album. It is also true that most of her albums were relying on a big leading single that would turn heads and set the overall feel of the album. Confessions on a dance floor was a best seller because of Hung up and Hard Candy was a hit because of 4 Minutes. In Madame X each song has each own identity and to fully appreciate the album you will need to listen from start to finish. If I had to describe the album in a single sentence I would say it is American Life with ethnic sounds. It resembles American Life because of Mirwais productions and the political messages of the lyrics (God Control, Batuka, Dark Ballet, Future). However in Madame X Madonna offers more uplifting global sounds (Medellin, Faz Gostoz, **** I'm Loca) that make the album richer and less sterilised than American Life. The ballads included are excellent and complement the album perfectly (Killers who are partying, Looking for Mercy, Extreme Occident). The album will definetlety divide the fans because it is so different to her previous releases however it never crosses the boundaries of a pop album. Madame X is a far cry from the uninspiring Rebel Heart and the cheesy MDNA. It is also light years away from the outdated sound of Hard Candy. Fans should definitely give it a chance. Moving away from USA made a marked turn to Madonna's sound and Madame X shows how she can still reinvent her sound again and again and again.… Expand
  93. GustavoGlz
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    #MadameX  no es Ray Of Light pero esta lejos de ser el peor, es lo más atrevido desde American Life y eso, en estos días, donde se hacen pop fácil, me parece fantástico. Una Madonna que a sus 60 años se quiere seguir reinventando.
  94. frootonator
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    She screwed up several times during past decade but now... she speaks her mind at least. Never the same. Original and brave album as close to art as Like a Prayer.
  95. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Альбом с идеей, концепцией, выполнен очень хорошо. Определенно лучший ее альбом 10х годов.
  96. Ricardobv9
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Madame X de Madonna es un Album que mezcla varios géneros con la esencia Pop, es un Álbum que te hará viajar por distintos géneros e idiomas, Madonna quiso mostrar la música del mundo en su Álbum pero no estuvo del todo logrado, aunque es un buen Álbum el objetivo no estuvo 100% logrado.
  97. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    It's hard to describe Madame X, but if I had to I'd say just one word - Bizarre
  98. DaveWarren
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    For any reasons Madonna is the queen of the Pop Music. Madame X is a very weird album, it's good but someone took bad desicions with the singles and music videos. Madonna show us how can be the perfect storm even when there are some much Pop Stars who take the cover of the digital media. Is not my favorite album but it's Okay.
  99. zevyctrl
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o madame x foi o melhor álbum da madonna lançado nessa última década, as referências latinas e a forma como ela colocou o português nas músicas deu uma personalidade a mais pro álbum… Expand
  100. Amruk
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    "Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be"Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be really nice to hear the song with that experimental part. Another track is even more experimental with many sections. "God Control" starts with Madonna mummbling, and it continues with church choir transforming into hi-NRG dance track. Maybe with too much auto-tune, but you can really groove to this! And Madonna's delivery is really cool and fitting. "Future" didn't clicked to me at the begining, but now it's one of the album tracks I enjoy the most. Production here is really great.
    "Batuka" didn't click with me for the first listen too, but I started grooving to it with time. However I can say that this song is very flawed, not only it feels inconsistent, but Madonna's vocals are so so bad here. She really should stop using/reduce usage of auto-tune. "Killers Who Are Partying" is a fine composition, usage of Portugese is really nice.
    "Crave" got me immedietly. A trap-pop ballad with really cool vocals slayed by both Madonna and Swae Lee. The lyrics are lovely too. "Crazy" and "Come Alive" are a little bit slower compared to the rest of the album, but faster than "Crave". However both of them contain the kick, and they're nice to listen to. "Crazy" has some Spanish lyrics which always fit Madonna, while "Come Alive" ends nicely with a choir. "Extreme Occident" is really fascinating track which is kinda splitted into two parts. I love how the bridge kicks in!
    Another track that I didn't vibe to at first listen - "Faz Gostoso" - is a nice dance song. However it has one major flaw - Madonna sounds here so ugly...and that kinda festival-y bridge doesn't connect with the rest of the song much and it's kinda out-of-place -- I'm glad it's that short. **** I'm Loca" it's a passable effort. It'd be cool if it's spoken outro didn't exist, it's kinda embarassing. "I Don't Search I Find" is the closest thing on this album to be called an "album filler" with it's disposable nature. However this disco tune is really nice to vibe too. "Looking for Mercy" is really nice retrospective track with lush production. Album closer, "I Rise", is an anthem, production and vocals are here on point, with explosive outro, that's what we need!
    It's really nice offering. Madonna simply serves a role of this kind of experimental artist that doesn't need to have a hits right now, even though "Crave" or "I Rise" could've been easily big with proper promotion and hype. They are also my most favorite tracks of the album, with "Future" and "Extreme Occident". Definitely this record is not for everyone, due to it's artsy, experimental nature - but if you're into that stuff you might really enjoy it.    … Expand
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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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