Madame X
by Madonna
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 1805 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 72 out of 1805
  3. Negative: 172 out of 1805
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  1. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. LeoTurunen
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Undoubtedly the best album of the year. Simply one of her best in her long career. We have everything we were in need in the world of music: we have dancing moments, we have moments to be aware of problems that are never being solved, we have solutions to them, we have LOVe in all possible forms being shared, we have happiness, we have sadness, we have culture miscellaneous, we have strongUndoubtedly the best album of the year. Simply one of her best in her long career. We have everything we were in need in the world of music: we have dancing moments, we have moments to be aware of problems that are never being solved, we have solutions to them, we have LOVe in all possible forms being shared, we have happiness, we have sadness, we have culture miscellaneous, we have strong features, one of them is the Brazilian Anitta... What else could we expect from her? Madonna has reached redemption once again with this masterpiece!!!… Expand
  3. SSSoares
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    One more time, Madonna proves she is the biggest star of the pop music! Madame X is a masterpiece.
  4. JfSouzza
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Each song is a reflection of Madame X. Sometimes she is a freedom fighter, sometimes she is a cha cha teacher. Sometimes she is expecting love, sometimes she is feeling nostalgic about her childhood and her past. Sometimes she is thinking about all the people in the world who are suffering and do not have a voice, and who need a voice, and have a sense of responsibility about these people.Each song is a reflection of Madame X. Sometimes she is a freedom fighter, sometimes she is a cha cha teacher. Sometimes she is expecting love, sometimes she is feeling nostalgic about her childhood and her past. Sometimes she is thinking about all the people in the world who are suffering and do not have a voice, and who need a voice, and have a sense of responsibility about these people.

    You read the manifesto, right? So you know she's a secret agent. And so, she changes her identity depending on the situation, but she feels the responsibility to inspire, to help, to bring light to dark places. And she'll take on any person she needs to do that job. So she's a chameleon, yes.
    Madame X is about all that.    … Expand
  5. Ldenhme
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did it again. Went through new sounds and mixed them with pure pop, more than anybody could do and better than we all thought. Madame X goes from voguing songs to Brazilian funk, Latin beats and cultural sounds, taking you to a new experience. It's good to see good music being released, these days.… Expand
  6. AllexMedina
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Madonna na sua melhor forma. Ousada, comprometida e inovadora! Madame X já se torna um dos seus melhores trabalho e homenageando a música mundial e linguá portuguesa!
  7. andrewlisboa
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I say without any difficulty that this album fits the definition of masterpiece, from beginning to end it causes shivers and emotions, not only for its sonority, but also for its strong and liberating lyrics, Madonna being Madonna, I am a proud fan.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. Luanmarquardt
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unico problema é não ser possível todas as musicas serem single! Melhor album desde confessions e sem dúvida um dos melhores da carreira!… Expand
  10. olavodeoliveira
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Incrível!
    Diferente, alternativo, ousado e despretensioso. Eu simplesmente amei.
  11. rodolpho_h
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The album is M back at her root as a risk taker in Pop Music where everything was manufactured by co-operations and song writing camps. The album is sonically innovative and surprisingly a cohesive one despite working with multiple producers, multiple genres and themes. There’s no potential hits that might appeal to Billboard Hot 100 but that’s the beauty of this album . It’s not aThe album is M back at her root as a risk taker in Pop Music where everything was manufactured by co-operations and song writing camps. The album is sonically innovative and surprisingly a cohesive one despite working with multiple producers, multiple genres and themes. There’s no potential hits that might appeal to Billboard Hot 100 but that’s the beauty of this album . It’s not a desperate attempts to gain chart records like Rebel Heart or MDNA and M works best when she went back to trusted producers like Mirwais or perhaps, living in Europe has helped her to gain fresher ideas which resulted in a more organic sound. Critics failed to recognize the beauty of the bizarre and they cannot separate her alter ego Madame X from the real life Madonna which resulted in misleading judgements. To all those fans who complained that she should make another LAP or ROL or COADF, you should know that M only made music if she wants to and if you cannot move forward with these innovative and fresh sound then go home and play The Immaculate Collection then. Not everybody is coming to the future is it ?… Expand
  12. 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
  13. Jrases
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Innovator, captivating and well produced. Strong lyrics, well - built melodies. Madonna being creative and thinking outside context, outside of current standards and the young lady built a full job
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. melihkurtulus
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    An album that belongs to the world and that shows why reinvention is one of the most important concepts in one's career. From America, to Brazil, to Portugal and to Morocco, Madame X invites you to "a culture ride". My early faves: God Control, Batuka, Crazy, Come Alive, I Don't Search I Find, Looking for Mercy. The transition to disco sounds in "God Control" might be the peak position ofAn album that belongs to the world and that shows why reinvention is one of the most important concepts in one's career. From America, to Brazil, to Portugal and to Morocco, Madame X invites you to "a culture ride". My early faves: God Control, Batuka, Crazy, Come Alive, I Don't Search I Find, Looking for Mercy. The transition to disco sounds in "God Control" might be the peak position of the album sonically. With "Batuka", she proves once again that she is the only postmodern artist alive in music. Probably another artist would use the sounds of batuque just like that. However, Madonna mingles the folk sounds with auto-tunes which is so to the point. (All hail to Mirwais Ahmadzaï!) There are also songs in the album that have the potential to hit the top 40 in charts such as Crave, Crazy and Come Alive.

    There are songs that might have made me rate this album 9 or 8, but Madonna's zeal in novelty in music stopped me. Therefore, 10 points go to the queen of reinvention.    … Expand
  17. ErnestoSB
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing, genius, intelligent, cultural! Madame X is a masterpiece! That's why she's the queen of pop!
  18. Omarcito
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Increíble. Innovador. Fresco.
    Después de varios discos donde nos dejó con muchas ganas, por fin saca uno en donde nos tiene ansiosos por escuchar que tiene la canción que sigue.
  19. MouMOU
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Una pieza de arte, Madonna desde hace años no hacia algo progresivo y arriesgado, eso es lo que la hacer ser única. Los sonidos tan variados hacen de este disco algo muy diferente a sus últimos 3 trabajos.
  20. Sluttyfggt
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Once again the UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF POP MUSIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS has absolutely delivered an album that’s fresh, interesting, at moments bizarre, cohesive, powerful, and plain out ridiculous FUN. I’ve never been more proud to stand behind her and side my side other True Blue fans supporting her and elevating her and showing everyone that tries to denounce her or down play her recordOnce again the UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF POP MUSIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS has absolutely delivered an album that’s fresh, interesting, at moments bizarre, cohesive, powerful, and plain out ridiculous FUN. I’ve never been more proud to stand behind her and side my side other True Blue fans supporting her and elevating her and showing everyone that tries to denounce her or down play her record breaking importance to history that #MadameX is BRILLIANT and will stand alongside some of her most important works as EPIC and RELEVANT. Love her or hate her the fact remains that YOU CANNOT DISMISS HER BECAUSE SHE WONT ALLOW IT. Also take note EVERYONE OVERLY CONCERNED with the number 60 ... seriously seek mental help. Men are NEVER blasted over age you’ll not see “George Clooney 55” or however old he is but EVERY FEMALE over 40 that’s the whole focus. Take heed and be aware 60 years old NUMBER 1 in 58 countries #facts #MadameXHasNoTimeForIgnorance… Expand
  21. romulovs
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Hands down my favorite album of Madonna since Confessions On A Dancefloor. Madame X brings matureness and a brand new atmosphere. The album is a masterpiece. It is definitely a gift that she is giving to those who enjoy good music. Tens across the board. It is a pleasant trip through history and culture.
  22. rodolfoabreu
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    It´s impressive how Madonna have the pop touch... she is bold to create this album, so unique and rich on melodies and lyrics. Dance tracks, latin-oriented songs, Brazilian funk, african beats... but most of all.. great pop songs. A masterpiece of Pop.
  23. Dibaso
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The most incredible, inteligent and relevant álbum in years. The sound is fresh and delicious to listen at 1 to 15 music. Cultural, political and intelligent, Madame X is the vision of what will be the Pop years ahead. Madonna showing why she is the Queen of Pop.
  24. kaique_stm
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    M mostrou mais vez o quanto é capaz de se reinventar, e como consegue se adaptar em vários estilos de música sem perder a sua essência. É como um mix de novas explorações pra Madonna e ao mesmo tempo sente-se as referências ao longo da sua carreira. Madame X nos surpreendeu.
  25. AndersonArgolo
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um albúm maravilhoso um presente para os fãs e pessoas que gostam de uma boa música e qualidade… Expand
  26. tonn3r
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    A bizarre and bold piece of art.

    The lusophone rhythms (brazilian funk, portuguese fado and cape verdean drumbeat) bring an exotic and fun aura to the whole album. Maybe the greatest achievement is that the electronic and generic sound of her last three albums have been replaced by a beautiful set of accordion, violins and drums. From the calmest tracks to the most danceable ones,    A bizarre and bold piece of art.

    The lusophone rhythms (brazilian funk, portuguese fado and cape verdean drumbeat) bring an exotic and fun aura to the whole album.

    Maybe the greatest achievement is that the electronic and generic sound of her last three albums have been replaced by a beautiful set of accordion, violins and drums.
    From the calmest tracks to the most danceable ones, everything in Madame X seems delicate, exquisite and well-made.    … Expand
  27. C75005
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing effort from Madonna. It is weird, bizarre, innovative, experimental. A mix of pop and world music. The lyrics are sometimes a bit forced but otherwise they are in phase with today's society. They're political, they're poetic. Brilliant Madonna album. Her best in years, perhaps since Confessions, maybe since Music. It feels new from her. It's something she's never done before.
  28. tintin_tintine
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    "Looking for Mercy" on deluxe version deserves to be an official anthem of Caritas charity. Interesting album although I still don't like her auto-tunes voice. But here it a kind of sticks the parts.
  29. VictorAmericanG
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Really impressed with the album. Is different from everything that she has done. Some songs may seem a little bizzare but everything connect to each other. Great album
  30. jaimejdias
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Experimental pop meets world music. Madame X is BRILLIANT. God Control, Crazy, I don't search I find and Looking For Mercy the best tracks. Her best album since Confessions.
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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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