Madame X
by Madonna
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 1805 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,561 out of 1805
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 1805
  3. Negative: 172 out of 1805
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  1. PhD2005
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    I was not at all prepared to like this album. Although I enjoyed Medellin I thought Crave and Future were lackluster. However, in the context of the album they work. God Control is one of the best Madonna beats ever; although, I don't really care for the lyrics.
  2. jjhaslup
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    First listen, I was super in love with a few songs, but was confused about the rest. SO second time through, and I get it now. Such an unusual and interesting and enjoyable record! I an now in love with it. God Control, Looking for Mercy, Dark Ballet, Crave, Faz Gostoso (now) and I don't Search I find are my faves. Also love **** I'm Loca, Crazy, Come Alive.. such a great fun listen. TheFirst listen, I was super in love with a few songs, but was confused about the rest. SO second time through, and I get it now. Such an unusual and interesting and enjoyable record! I an now in love with it. God Control, Looking for Mercy, Dark Ballet, Crave, Faz Gostoso (now) and I don't Search I find are my faves. Also love **** I'm Loca, Crazy, Come Alive.. such a great fun listen. The only ones I am not in love with are Future (meh), and Killers Who are Partying sounds great, but lyrically it is a it off . Minus those two- it is amazing.… Expand
  3. raphaelmakeup
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing album from the queen of pop.
    Outside of the box, rich and deep.
    Her life in Lisbon contributed so much eith her criativity, her best album of the decade.
  4. AidenO
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Brilliant album. Madonna has most definitely picked up her crown and put it back on her head
  5. Joselago
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best the best, madonna se reinventa nesse novo album . O melhor da década.… Expand
  6. carlosdok
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The album is great and sounds unique! Madonna is the “Queen of Pop” and here she proves why. The best album since “Confession on a Dancefloor”.
  7. Xflavio2
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Um álbum que resume a carreira de Madonna e que a coloca novamente na música experimental. Do dance clássico ao fado, ela mais uma vez reinventa o pop.
  8. Yueliang
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. Madonna redefines the pop music, just as what she did with Like a Prayer, Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor
  9. Edusigwalt
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    The Best album of Madonna since Confession on a dance floor. Here she mixes portuguese music with a little bit of latin music. I really don't understand why this album has so many mixed reviews!
  10. Gerritt
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    On just the first listens - one of the most consistent, creative albums she’s delivered in years. Definitely not chasing trends... i think this is going to be a grower and adds to her legacy.
  11. danielvogler
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Pop masterpiece! ***** Best album since Confesssions! God Control, I Don’t Search I Find and Medellin faves
  12. Bhbcn
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Great album! She took the risk and made some of the best of pop around nowadays. Highly recommend listen to God’s Control, Dark Ballet and Crazy.
  13. Bhsp97
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Perfect! you will never hear such a mature experience from your aunt if it is not on this album!!
  14. FredRLana
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente TUDOO, como nunca decepcionou, não seria agora que faria. Obrigado por tudo Madonna
  15. Queen1946
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Easily Madonna's best album of the last decade. Original, daring and flat-out brilliant.
  16. vitlas
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Stunning!
    Welcome back Madonna!
    Such a perfect album with new sounds, deep impact!
  17. Ugovalpad
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Finally after 13 years, her own style and sound. From Lisbon to Cape Verde, from Cape Verde to Rio and then to Medellin, Jamaica to land in NY. What a musical trip.
  18. DC996
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    A diverse universe. There are three albums in this. There is romance, sex and politics, as in any Madonna album, but also Latin and Lisbon allusions, in the new and extravagant Madame X. And, in fact, Madonna refuses to be simplistic, refuses to be lazy, refuses herself to sit still. And with Madame X, with more or less brilliance between songs, shows that she ran after what she wanted.A diverse universe. There are three albums in this. There is romance, sex and politics, as in any Madonna album, but also Latin and Lisbon allusions, in the new and extravagant Madame X. And, in fact, Madonna refuses to be simplistic, refuses to be lazy, refuses herself to sit still. And with Madame X, with more or less brilliance between songs, shows that she ran after what she wanted. Once again. And she'll most likely remain that way.… Expand
  19. MartinBorges
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Queen did it again and better. All her experience was reflect ind this Amazing Album… Expand
  20. 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!
  21. loophole7
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Today Madonna finally released her 14th (15th if you count the fabulous I'm Breathless) studio album, Madame X. Been up for half the night, and all morning listening to it, and falling in love with every single track. 37 years into her reign as Queen of Pop, and Madonna just dropped her most intensely weird, and vibrant album. A masterpiece of zero **** to give, and I'm here for it. ThisToday Madonna finally released her 14th (15th if you count the fabulous I'm Breathless) studio album, Madame X. Been up for half the night, and all morning listening to it, and falling in love with every single track. 37 years into her reign as Queen of Pop, and Madonna just dropped her most intensely weird, and vibrant album. A masterpiece of zero **** to give, and I'm here for it. This is the world music album I've always wanted her to make, and she delivers in spectacular fashion, on the eve of her 61st birthday. Favela funk, African rhythms, latin pop, fado, 90's deep house, reggae, it's all here and it works beautifully.… Expand
  22. ChrisRed
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Diverse, Very experimental, Sounds like nothing you’ve heard before, Production is on point and the writing is touching and moving, Sometimes dark, An exceptional piece of work
  23. 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!
  24. flowergay
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Best Madonna album since Ray Of Light! That's exactly what people expects and wants from the queen of pop.
  25. Williamwillamy
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    "Faz Gostoso" feat. Anitta it's really amazing! I love Madame ❎ new album
  26. CHELEUITTE
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent album overall, Madonna keep saving Pop music and experimenting at the same time, great job #Madge, #MadameX debuted at No.1 in 62 countries around the world on launch day., Impressive… Expand
  27. Rmgimenez
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Super deep lyrics combinated with an excellent melodies... a such improvement until Confessions on a Dance Floor age
  28. Jhontt
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A journey of musical experimentation, creative, intelligent and with well thought-out messages and the unparalleled talent of Madonna… Expand
  29. 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!
  30. Andreajeff
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    she is very relevant again... a very not commercial and strange album
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Metascore
70

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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