Madame X
by Madonna
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 1805 Ratings

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  1. PARRA
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Her best album since Confessions, the most twisted and dark album of her discography
  2. AlanAugusto
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madonna still the queen, and this album was released to prove this fact, GREAT musics , with amazing featurings , 10/10 LOVE YA SO MUCH QUEEN S2
  3. ewhite
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madonna proves she's still got it at 60 years old (also with the album reaching #1 on US iTunes). A bizarre conceptual album about a character named Madame X that mixes elements of Portuguese music, Madonna reunites with her Music and American Life producer Mirwais. Undoubtedly her best album in the 2010s decade, beating out both Rebel Heart and MDNA in both artistry, production andMadonna proves she's still got it at 60 years old (also with the album reaching #1 on US iTunes). A bizarre conceptual album about a character named Madame X that mixes elements of Portuguese music, Madonna reunites with her Music and American Life producer Mirwais. Undoubtedly her best album in the 2010s decade, beating out both Rebel Heart and MDNA in both artistry, production and songwriting. Also one of the best albums released this year.… Expand
  4. sllowlly
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    this is everything to me
    the mescle of genders makes the album feel completely unique and that’s amazing
    anitta, faz gostoso, the best so far
  5. 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.
  6. Mark99CS
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Madame X is her such experimental album in a decade.
    So much better than Rebel Heart!
  7. Jiajullepulle
    Jul 1, 2019
    4
    I can appreciate the crossover between the baroque to the grand pop-diva elements, for example the modernized classical sample on Dark Ballet or the strings on Looking for Mercy, but all of this gets drained in the awkward auto tune and the genetic Latina pop beats. The song writing overall on this album isn't the sharpest. The record kicks of with Medellin which must be my least favouriteI can appreciate the crossover between the baroque to the grand pop-diva elements, for example the modernized classical sample on Dark Ballet or the strings on Looking for Mercy, but all of this gets drained in the awkward auto tune and the genetic Latina pop beats. The song writing overall on this album isn't the sharpest. The record kicks of with Medellin which must be my least favourite cut from this project. I am not feeling the ”slow down papi” ”ajajajaj”. Far from charming, Madonna. Not cute.… Expand
  8. JoaolUcas95
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Madame X é um disco brilhante, uma verdadeira aventura musical, repleta de mensagens, batidas com diversas camadas e construções musicais fantásticas, além disso a era está repleta de um visual maravilhoso, com certeza um dos melhores discos do ano. Grato por esse lançamento. God Control is coming
  9. JeremySpears
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. She’s the Queen of Pop for a reason. "Madame X" was a true return to form for Madonna after two trashy, dated, trend chasing albums ("Hard Candy" & "MDNA") and the good but way too long and a bit uninspired "Rebel Heart". This album is exactly what you want from a Madonna album and I didn’t think that she would ever serve us a gem like this. It’s creative, innovative,What a masterpiece. She’s the Queen of Pop for a reason. "Madame X" was a true return to form for Madonna after two trashy, dated, trend chasing albums ("Hard Candy" & "MDNA") and the good but way too long and a bit uninspired "Rebel Heart". This album is exactly what you want from a Madonna album and I didn’t think that she would ever serve us a gem like this. It’s creative, innovative, and experimental. It addressed serious issues such as gun violence ("God Control") but also has Dance bops that Madonna is known for ("I Don’t Search I Find"). It’s also her most diverse work in ages as it incorporates elements of latin music, reggaeton, trap, dancehall, EDM, deep house etc. and Madonna sings in three languages on the album (English, Spanish & Portuguese). Favorites: God Control, Dark Ballet, Future, Faz Gostoso & Looking for Mercy… Expand
  10. Zayday1
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Lo mejor de Madonna de esta decada definitivamente
    Es un album experimental con diferentes tipos de ritmos.


    Madame X es la proclamación de Madonna como la verdadera reina del pop
  11. Luizzmanhaes
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best and most interesting albums she has ever released, God Control is amazing
  12. MarcusBerigo
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Eclético, corajoso e majestoso. Madonna não só se reinventou como revisitou sua carreira com um pouco do Like a Prayer, Ray of Light, American Life, Erotica e Confessions. E, como um brasileiro, é um presente ouvi-la cantando na minha língua!
  13. Alex1303
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Una exquisita mezcla de coros e instrumentos que hacen que madame x sea un album jamas antes escuchado
  14. BrunoEnzo155
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    No álbum Madame X, Madonna traz uma obra prima com muita diversidade culturar e críticas políticas, em faixas como God Control e I Don't Search, I Find, Madonna traz um som Disco totalmente contagiante, o ponto forte do álbum é a canção Faz Gostoso, com a cantora Anitta.
  15. Marianmichelleo
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Lo mejor que a hecho Madonna en años !! Eterna reina del pop, una obra maestra ! Sin palabras para describir este álbum maravilloso
  16. yuricklacerda
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madonna terá o que mostrar até o fim de sua vida. Não é por menos que é a maior artista feminina da história do mundo. E temos muito o que reverencia-la. Sua obra é um palco de luta política e muita arte. Agora vem o Madame❌ e ela nos entrega uma obra-prima, com um experimento musical riquíssimo, um caleidoscópio de emoções, com muita homenagem ao mundo todo, especialmente aos países deMadonna terá o que mostrar até o fim de sua vida. Não é por menos que é a maior artista feminina da história do mundo. E temos muito o que reverencia-la. Sua obra é um palco de luta política e muita arte. Agora vem o Madame❌ e ela nos entrega uma obra-prima, com um experimento musical riquíssimo, um caleidoscópio de emoções, com muita homenagem ao mundo todo, especialmente aos países de língua portuguesa com tantas canções cantadas no idioma e feat com Anitta, muita latinidade e profundidade. Me dá um orgulho imenso de ser seu fã e vê-la ainda tão apaixonada por isso, mesmo depois de uma carreira inigualável. Madonna é a dona do mundo. The Queen is back!!! ❤️… Expand
  17. MourAugust
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    album phodastico, magnanimo, perfeito e enlouquecedor!! Madonna é a unica rainha!!!! aliás é a rainha do universo!!!album viciante do inicio ao fim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. rafaelmadge
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    madame x sem duvida e um dos albuns mais experimentais da Madonna!
    claramente,Madonna saiu de uma zona de conforto que os artistas vivem no momento.
    sonoridade mista,com riqueza cultural nunca explorada por um artista de tamanho nome no mundo. podemos refletir sobre problemas socio-politico e ao mesmo tempo nos jogarmos em uma pista de dança. Madonna e a equipe que compos esta obra de    madame x sem duvida e um dos albuns mais experimentais da Madonna!
    claramente,Madonna saiu de uma zona de conforto que os artistas vivem no momento.
    sonoridade mista,com riqueza cultural nunca explorada por um artista de tamanho nome no mundo. podemos refletir sobre problemas socio-politico e ao mesmo tempo nos jogarmos em uma pista de dança.
    Madonna e a equipe que compos esta obra de arte estao de parabens......    … Expand
  19. NewtonH
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Excellent album! Different from what's been around and what she has done so far. It's world music. Loved the production. She's Madonna, queen of pop.
  20. Mact19
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This album is a forward thinking masterpiece that deserves to be listened to without any preconceived ideas or what one thinks of Madonna. There are a mix of styles ranging from disco to reggae to fado and they blend effortlessly.
  21. Manu38
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most diverse album yet. One eclectic collection of songs. Come alive, God Control, Looking for Mercy, Faz gostoso y Crave, highlights of the album.… Expand
  22. Danny41
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This is absolutely the best album of 2019...welcome back Madonna ..the album is the perfect follow up to Ray of light and confessions...the absolute queen of pop
  23. jonathanglima
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madame X is conceptual, irreverent, daring and versatile. Madonna was able to elaborate very well the message she wanted to convey. There are no more words for one more masterpiece like that.
  24. Val1977
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madonna nos leva em uma viagem musical cheio de ritmos e, letras que se alternam entre pessoais e críticas sociais e políticos. para Madonna o mundo não tem barreiras e a música é a prova disso, apesar que a rainha do pop seja americana , sua visão vai além da música americana. Parabéns para Madonna ,pelo trabalho brilhante.… Expand
  25. Adlerfg
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Loving this'll experimenting face. I was taken by surprise by the way Madonna mixed these different styles with such grace like if a batucada and techno pop are the most natural thing in the world. Her best album since Confessions. Hands on down!
  26. Lukeaanthony
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Madame X is Madonna’s most bizarre and ambitious album since “American Life”. This record is the lovechild of her magnum opus, 2005’s “Confessions On A Dance Floor” and the iconic “Like A Prayer” But with a modern twist. The album opens with the sexy Latin pop track “Medellin“ featuring Maluma. The duo’s vocals blend ever so smoothly while chanting lyrics to one another. “Dark Ballet” isMadame X is Madonna’s most bizarre and ambitious album since “American Life”. This record is the lovechild of her magnum opus, 2005’s “Confessions On A Dance Floor” and the iconic “Like A Prayer” But with a modern twist. The album opens with the sexy Latin pop track “Medellin“ featuring Maluma. The duo’s vocals blend ever so smoothly while chanting lyrics to one another. “Dark Ballet” is one of the most out there songs on the album featuring a long piano break and a theatrical robotic chant and a spoken word Interlude. Madonna Is completely unapologetic telling those who disagree to I will not denounce the things that I have said”. The song is hauntingly beautiful witty an eerie tone. God control is a disco masterpiece with an enchanting and odd chorus. “Future” is a low point of the album playing it safe production wise and feeling a bit out of place on the record. The song could have been decent if it didn’t feature Quavo who just sounds bored. “Batuka” is cute with an almost tribal feel where we hear the Lisbon influence on the record filled with drums and chants. “Killers Who Zaire Partying” is one of the boldest tracks on the album yet that’s not necessarily a good thing. The song isn’t bad it simply drains on too long. “Crave” is one of the catchiest tracks on the record yet doesn’t feeling generic. Swae Lee’s vocals perfectly complement Madonna’s as the two sing about lov. It’s an absolutely beautiful song. “Crazy” is one of the least discussed tracks on the record but is also one of the best! Madonna’s lines of Portuguese add something special and pleasing to the song. The track is slower paced giving a relaxing vibe. This song goes through Madonna’s thoughts longing for love and and telling her lover she isn’t”wont let you drive me crazy” but my favorite lyric is the nostalgic “I bend my knees for you like a Prayer”. Madonna has this magic in giving nods to her older work. “Rebel heart” was filled with it aswell. Come Alive is a poppy fun track with simple and pleasant production. “Extreme Occident” is a darker track with a twangy instrumental. Still trying to decipher the lyrics in this one but it’s very intriguing. “Faz Gostoso” is the most upbeat and fun song on the album featuring Anitra. They’re vocals blend so well you can barely tell who is who. This song is so well done. I can see it taking off and smashing the charts if chosen as a single. **** I’m Loca” is another collab with Maluma yet almost a polar opposite of the first. This track is upbeat and sexy. For some reason I have an odd love for the way Madge pronounces **** “I Dont Search i find” sounds like a B-side to a Confessions on a dance floor. It’s an absolute masterpiece straight out of 70’s disco. “Looking For Mercy” is a longing ballad with some of her best vocals on the album. “I Rise” finished off the record perfectly with replay value and catchy lyrics. It’s an anthem for gun control and and peace. This record is powerful. There’s parts that make you dance, parts that make you cry, and parts that make you feel nostalgic for the past. Madonna took a huge risk on this album. Her 14th studio record and she isn’t slowing down. Madonna’s ambition alone deserves endless praise. This is her greatest record in over a decade. Madame X is a masterpiece. . discusses… Expand
  27. Hapertje
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    The best album almost 40 years in her career! Bold, daring, bizarre but so good!
  28. Xavito
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Madame x is a masterpiece!!!! Bizarre, unexpected, different, but incredibly beautiful. Maybe it is not a record for everybody, but it is a total triumph!!! The production is so rich and amazing, that you need to hear it several times to be able to appreciate all the layers and details. My favorite tracks: Medellin, God control, Future, Killers, Crave, Crazy, Come alive, Faz Gostoso,Madame x is a masterpiece!!!! Bizarre, unexpected, different, but incredibly beautiful. Maybe it is not a record for everybody, but it is a total triumph!!! The production is so rich and amazing, that you need to hear it several times to be able to appreciate all the layers and details. My favorite tracks: Medellin, God control, Future, Killers, Crave, Crazy, Come alive, Faz Gostoso, Extrem Occident, I don´t search I find & Looking for mercy. Congratulations Madonna!!!!… Expand
  29. Timcharlton
    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
  30. Tonifares
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Queen of pop !! Best comeback! Weird and fantastic album full of messages love it
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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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