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  1. 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
  2. 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
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  3. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madame X is a brilliant work of art. This is one of Madonnas best pieces of work since Confessions.
  4. 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!
  5. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Undoubtedly, one of the best works that Madonna has done. Madame X gives a different view about pop music, the aesthetic is dark, the lyrics quite shocking but the sounds complement everything, they are like opposites that attract.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    After Hard Candy, MDNA, and Rebel Heart, Madonna has released an album that I genuinely love and doesn't make me feel like I should force myself to like it. It's brazen and weird and polarizing. She should have Mirwais by her side at all times.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The greatness of this album was a pleasant surprise, judging for the songs they released to promote it. When you listen to the album as a whole, you realize this is one of Madonna's BEST albums so far. It doesn't sound like anything else out there, it is authentic and innovative. No fillers, musically original, lyrically beautiful and emotional. It literally takes you on a trip around theThe greatness of this album was a pleasant surprise, judging for the songs they released to promote it. When you listen to the album as a whole, you realize this is one of Madonna's BEST albums so far. It doesn't sound like anything else out there, it is authentic and innovative. No fillers, musically original, lyrically beautiful and emotional. It literally takes you on a trip around the world with a unique mix of genres and languages (she sings in english, portuguese and spanish). Madonna just released a bold and brilliant album that we can enjoy from start to finish. Best tracks: God Control, Batuka, I Rise, Faz Gostoso, Looking for Mercy, I Don't Search I Find. Expand
  13. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Her best work since Confessions on a Dance Floor. Some may not be able to fully get it, for it is not straightforward pop, but that is what makes this experimental album so special. Also, who else is doing this kind of experimentation with almost 40 years of making music?. She really is the Queen.
  14. 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!
  15. 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
  16. Jun 14, 2019
    9
    In all seriousness, it's a bit bonkers. But I'll absolutely have what she's having.
  17. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The best album of madonna. Acredito que este album seja um dos melhores já feitos pela Madonna. Cantar em Português não é para qualquer um!
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of Madonna's best, strongest and most experimental albums. The idea may sound very bizarre, but when you listen to the album you see how everything there is talking to each other. It's a risky album, unlike the current and brilliant pop. This album is one of the reasons why she is the only true queen of pop music.
  21. Jun 14, 2019
    0
    The album is trash from top to bottom. Madonna has always been one to set trends rather than set them, and the songs are all overdone with autotune
  22. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Always innovative, relentlessly creative, a true artist.
    Reflective, ironic, loving songs. Ahead of times. Great album by a great artist!
  23. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Mesmo com muita expectativa sobre mais um álbum da Rainha do Pop, nunca imaginaria que conseguiria ser ainda melhor do que qualquer previsão mais otimista. God Control, Crazy, Looking for Mercy, **** I'm Loca, Faz Gostoso e I Don't Search I Find estão entre minhas favoritas além dos singles, todos cumprindo seu papel, cada um diferente ao seu modo. E isso tudo formando uma unidade, umMesmo com muita expectativa sobre mais um álbum da Rainha do Pop, nunca imaginaria que conseguiria ser ainda melhor do que qualquer previsão mais otimista. God Control, Crazy, Looking for Mercy, **** I'm Loca, Faz Gostoso e I Don't Search I Find estão entre minhas favoritas além dos singles, todos cumprindo seu papel, cada um diferente ao seu modo. E isso tudo formando uma unidade, um álbum com um mix enorme de possibilidades. É brilhante, vibrante e emocionante em diversos momentos. Dessa vez, irrepreensível álbum, audível do início ao fim! Expand
  24. 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......
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  25. 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.
  26. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Madonna reinventing herself one more time. Madame X is brilliant, I am so proud of being a fan. Memorable masterpiece, bravo! Expand
  27. 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.
  28. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Master piece, God control is an anthem. Love you queeeeeeeeeeen! The queen is back ****
  29. Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Stunning!
    Welcome back Madonna!
    Such a perfect album with new sounds, deep impact!
  30. 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 .
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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  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.