Rebel Heart
by Madonna
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  1. FidelMMX
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Es un album muy bueno, es inovador y tiene sonidos unicos, a mi parecer es una obra maestra
  2. someonewhocares
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    Rebel Heart is one of Madonna's best albums; it has EDM, Pop, Ballads, R&B, Dance-pop, and so much more. Madonna's vocals are incredible throughout, and she sounds much more like her age compared to 2012's MDNA (where she sounds like she is 23). **** I'm Madonna is the best song of all time in my opinion, and Illuminati, Addicted, Devil Pray, Living For Love, are all great songs. However,Rebel Heart is one of Madonna's best albums; it has EDM, Pop, Ballads, R&B, Dance-pop, and so much more. Madonna's vocals are incredible throughout, and she sounds much more like her age compared to 2012's MDNA (where she sounds like she is 23). **** I'm Madonna is the best song of all time in my opinion, and Illuminati, Addicted, Devil Pray, Living For Love, are all great songs. However, unlike MDNA, this album has some skips (Holy Water, Wash All Over Me). 2015 certainly was a good year for music, and Rebel Heart certainly was the best of 2015.… Expand
  3. Enrique490
    Jun 23, 2022
    8
    I think Rebel Heart is Madonnas most underrated album. It’s way more better than MDNA. It still progresses the typical EDM Sound of the MDNA album but it’s way more perfected. Not every track is done perfectly but there are many good songs that catch you right away
  4. Littlegizmo
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    wow i didnt listen to it in 2015 thinking it was bad... this album is a masterpiece and one of the best pop albums i have hward in years
  5. JacqueM
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    From love to hear breaking, from rebel to peace, Madonna reveals the most dedicate part of herself. Long live the Queen.
  6. Nitsu
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su álbum es muy bueno, el primero completo que escucho de ella y esos ritmos electro pop me gustan tanto. La letra deja mucho que desear pero igual es muy buena. Muestra el lado más atrevido de Madonna, pero de una manera que es respetable. Living for Love me gusta tanto, D3v1l's pray o Holy water a pesar que trata de fl4sf3m!4, no negaré que el ritmo y todo está muy bueno. HeartBreak City es muy melancólica pero al mismo te hace bailar. Joan of Arc y Rebel Heart es muy tranquilo y el sonido de guitarra me gusta. No juega tanto con su voz, pero la mantiene correcta, los sonidos son muy buenos y se escucha que Madonna dio lo mejor de ella. De igual manera, este álbum trata de dar a pensar que ella seguirá siendo joven (aunque sea de alma), comportándose como una joven atrevida pero nada tonta, como podemos ver en B***t, I'm Madonna.… Expand
  7. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    Средний альбом, солянка, ничего необычного, много филлеров, но есть песни, заслуживающие внимания.
  8. Justinscotts
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    one of the best pop albums of the 2010s. underrated. original. the melodies the beats the vocals. her best this decade
  9. leostarboy
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    Rebel Heart, like its creator, pushes through the pain and, more often than not, lands solidly and with great grace on its feet. Rebel Heart has its fair share of those head-scratchers.... [But] Rebel Heart is a step back in the right direction.
  10. LilScience
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Coração rebelde, Madonna se mostra madura com esse álbum com faixas realmente maduras como 'Candy Shop' e 'Ghosttown', infelizmente algumas faixas bem mais maduras não foram singles, e segue **** I'm Madonna' e 'Living For Love' como alguns singles, mesmo não sendo os meus preferidos, Madonna ainda consegue se manter como Rainha do Pop depois de tanto tempo.
  11. franvier07
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un crimen que no haya sido valorado como lo merece, simplemente por caprichos de algunos y censura por ageism. Con escucharlo basta amarlo. Ghosttown debió ser premiado en los Grammys y VMA's...
  12. ruanmetacritic
    Mar 10, 2015
    8
    "Rebel Heart" is her best album since Confessions On A Dancefloor. It's a messy piece of work, but a very rewarding mess indeed. I find this to be her most poignant album to date.
  13. heitorlopees
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Um grande álbum de Madonna, se não fosse pelas produções apressadas devido aos vazamentos esse, com certeza, seria um dos grandes discos da Rainha do Pop.
  14. jcalves93
    May 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most underrated albums of recent years. The production is incredible, it sounds fresh and sophisticated like no other Pop album of this decade.
  15. FabPop
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    After 5 years I know to have a regret, GOD!
    This is s a very good album, filtration with bad promotion and ageism was the conflict, but I have good rhythms, not a good coherence after all, but good vibes for 2015.
  16. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    It's definitively better than MDNA, but still it got too much auto-tune, especially on "Auto--Tune Baby" (the only song from this album that I don't like...).
  17. JeremySpears
    Mar 7, 2020
    9
    Yesterday was this album's fifth anniversary. "Rebel Heart" was a return to form for Madonna. Her previous two albums "Hard Candy" (2008) and "MDNA" (2012) were both trend chasing and had terrible songs on them. Both albums didn’t age well and they were not what you want from Madonna as she usually sets the trends and doesn’t follow them. With "Rebel Heart", Madonna wanted to show herYesterday was this album's fifth anniversary. "Rebel Heart" was a return to form for Madonna. Her previous two albums "Hard Candy" (2008) and "MDNA" (2012) were both trend chasing and had terrible songs on them. Both albums didn’t age well and they were not what you want from Madonna as she usually sets the trends and doesn’t follow them. With "Rebel Heart", Madonna wanted to show her romantic and rebellious sides. It’s primarily a pop album but incorporates elements of house, trap, acoustic, gospel and world music. It never gets boring. The first single "Living For Love" also serves as the album opener. It’s a great, fun pop song and features a gospel choir. Great way to kick off the album and era.
    The album‘s second track "Devil Pray" is the album's highlight. The verses are slow with acoustic guitars and then a hypnotizing addictive baseline suprises you in the chorus. You just have to dance when you listen to this bop. This song and many others on the album (Messiah, Joan of Arc, Holy Water) have religious references which are typical for Madonna. "Holy Water" is the most scandalous out of all of them.
    Of course, a Madonna album also has to have extremely sexual songs. On this album they are "S.E.X." and "Best Night". They are both bops and have a very sexy vibe. "Best Night" even references "Justify My Love" (1990), one of Madonna's many #1 hits and one of her most sexual songs of her entire career. On "Iconic" and "Veni Vidi Vici", Madonna acknowledges her legend status with a lot of references to her iconic hits. An iconic diva move. The album also has mid-tempo pop material for the radios (if the radios weren’t ageist af); HeartBreakCity, Rebel Heart, Ghosttown and Hold Tight were made for the radio. "Joan of Arc" is one of Madonna's most vulnerable songs ever as she sings about the insane media scrutiny she has received throughout her career. Truly a highlight on this record. The last track of the standard edition of the album "Wash All Over Me" is another highlight on here. It’s a beautiful ballad about acceptance that features a gospel choir. It’s an incredible song. Of course, "Rebel Heart" isn’t an extremely experimental concept album like "Ray of Light" (1998) or "American Life" (2003) but it’s a pop masterpiece and we all know Madonna is the Queen of Pop and dominates that genre so she really reclaimed her throne with this album. There is something for everybody on here. It has a total of 19 tracks and some of them could’ve been cut but not many because the majority is great. And if 19 tracks aren’t enough for you, there are 4 more bonus tracks on the special edition of the album lol. Favorites: Devil Pray, Ghosttown, Wash All Over Me, Joan of Arc & Living For Love    … Expand
  18. danielefrances
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    One of the best album of Madonna, try to wake up her rebel heart. All of us have rebel hearts!
  19. Wintersteban
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Madonna cautiva a la nueva generación en canciones con **** i'm madonna a la vez que demuestra su innegable talento en Ghosttown dejando en claro que es la reina de la reinvención dentro de un mismo album.
  20. grechen
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Although not being an original work of art whatsoever, Rebel Heart has good music to compensate the lack of originality.
  21. Marianmichelleo
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Excelente álbum, letras muy profundas y con un mensaje realmente poderoso !!
  22. UlysseLr
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    After the low quality MDNA, Rebel Heart is a true pop album. It has leaked 6 months before its release, rushing the promo, the production of the songs and some of the demos which were impressive (avicii ones) will never be released. It's a shame ! Devil Pray, Living for Love, Ghosttown, **** I'm Madonna, Rebel Heart are amazing songs with very diverse style.
  23. espinolamario
    Jun 29, 2019
    7
    Half of the album may sound rather disposable, but a few gems hold quintessential Madonna together in this album.
  24. SantiagoOberlin
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    This beautiful album but not the best she should released 2 new singles more
  25. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    7
    In general the record was a good effort from Madonna. But the leaking may have made her rework most of the songs, which were better on the demo versions.
    Listening to most of the tracks as a demo made me very excited for the finished material, which once released, was a big turn-down. Almost every track was better as an unfinished work.
  26. VictorAmericanG
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    We can say that the album is great, there are no songs that your will want to pass!
  27. RoyRunt
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Madonna reclaims the crown with Rebel Heart, an album that dwells into the heart, soul and power of the Queen of Pop. From **** I'm Madonna to Wash All Over Me, it is an album worth loving and listening and this will be in history as one of her greatest works. God save the queen.
  28. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    7
    Very good album. It has deep lyrics, bops and it's diverse. Only point to make is that some demos were way better than the final cuts.
  29. pauldiam
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    Madonna's comeback after 2 poor efforts. This is raw and honest. Her Rebel side and her 'romantic/soft'side. I love the deluxe tracks and i'd remove a few desperate (to sound young and current) tracks. This could've been a great album had they not included the aforementioned tracks that give nothing to the album.

    Devil Pray is the best track along with Addicted, Rebel heart, Ghosttown,    Madonna's comeback after 2 poor efforts. This is raw and honest. Her Rebel side and her 'romantic/soft'side. I love the deluxe tracks and i'd remove a few desperate (to sound young and current) tracks. This could've been a great album had they not included the aforementioned tracks that give nothing to the album.

    Devil Pray is the best track along with Addicted, Rebel heart, Ghosttown, Heartbreakcity among others.    … Expand
  30. BryanZebadua
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. de lo mejor de maddona obviamente es su escensia completa te recuerda desde el primer disco recordando toda su carrera… Expand
  31. MRayOfLight
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    One of her most underrrated albums, her best album since Confessions On A Dance Floor, I like the way he puts her rebellious and vulnerable side together, Keep it up M!
  32. MatthewGarland
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    This is art. She's re-invented herself, as always. She never lets anyone down. Good lyrics, good concept, always sticking to her true nature and proving there will never be another Queen of Pop.
  33. edcohdz
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Madonna lo hizo de nuevo, un estilo totalmente diferente, un 10 sin duda alguna, uno de sus mejores discos a lo largo de su carrera, ¡felicidades por esta obra maestra!
  34. tintin_tintine
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    After COADF (2005) it was really hard for Madonna to impress herself and her fans. It took her 10 years to overcome this success with her amazing and brilliant Rebel Heart. This album is a true gem. My favorites are Illuminati, Joan of Arc, Body Shop and Best Night (deluxe version). The only thing I hate about this album is its covers (all three versions). Why? I don't regret being tooAfter COADF (2005) it was really hard for Madonna to impress herself and her fans. It took her 10 years to overcome this success with her amazing and brilliant Rebel Heart. This album is a true gem. My favorites are Illuminati, Joan of Arc, Body Shop and Best Night (deluxe version). The only thing I hate about this album is its covers (all three versions). Why? I don't regret being too young to remember her SEX book or Marilyn Monroe stadia. I guess, she was trying to tell something to one-two people being "wired".… Expand
  35. DiostiasIconico
    Jan 13, 2017
    8
    mmm corasona de ansiana es lejas una de las mejora albuma de madiosna patrona de lady pene y de 45yndi eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ay kasi me medo dormido por eso puse las eeeeee q weona ya no leiri penes bn loka ososa ya ni mi marraniuska lady puerkalina
  36. fher21
    Nov 5, 2016
    10
    Rebel Heart is an amazing album, not like trash gaga artpop because sucks or joanne than badest album of millenium, this madonna's album is a jewel, no ageism please is a great singer xo
  37. UweB
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Love it.
    It s a great Pop Album with lots of good - great Songs.
    Madonna is back in her classical form.
    Nobody kills it like Madonna is able. There is not one Song I dont like.
    Much much better than her last two Albums.
  38. atjsuccess
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    An amazing underrated masterpiece. Hadn't it been for the worst music leak of all time that this album suffered months before it's release it would have catapulted atop the charts for months. It's not very cohesive but very consistent and has a lot of amazing songs. Devil Pray, Ghostttown, Inside out, messiah and addicted are works of art. Truly blown away bu this woman who's deliveringAn amazing underrated masterpiece. Hadn't it been for the worst music leak of all time that this album suffered months before it's release it would have catapulted atop the charts for months. It's not very cohesive but very consistent and has a lot of amazing songs. Devil Pray, Ghostttown, Inside out, messiah and addicted are works of art. Truly blown away bu this woman who's delivering great albums almost 35 years into her career.… Expand
  39. dayanneferr
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, musicas expressivas e dançantes, simplesmente perfeito, um dos melhores trabalhos de Madonna, rainha como sempre nunca decepcionando.
  40. mauricioelric
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Rebel Heart is one of the best Madonna's albums in this century. It has the soul of Madonna; in this album she explore the both sides of her personality, the romantic and fragile woman, and the controversial and sexual **** but the mix is a perfect way to remember why Madonna is still the queen.
  41. SumitSumbria
    May 28, 2016
    8
    It's not a great album but it's a perfect Pop record. She may not be able to attract a big number of listeners, but you better know what the name is - **** (she's) Madonna".
    With songs like "Ghosttown" and "Devil Pray" she nails it.
    But the album could have been one of the best of Madonna if she had retained the material of her demo versions, especially in "Wash All Over Me" and    It's not a great album but it's a perfect Pop record. She may not be able to attract a big number of listeners, but you better know what the name is - **** (she's) Madonna".
    With songs like "Ghosttown" and "Devil Pray" she nails it.
    But the album could have been one of the best of Madonna if she had retained the material of her demo versions, especially in "Wash All Over Me" and "Beautiful Scars".

    Here's a track by track review of the standard edition.

    The album opens with a powerful dance anthem "Living For Love". After the heartache (breakup), Madonna feels empowered and there's no place for sadness or regrets. She says "I can forgive but I'll never forget".
    The 2nd track - "Devil Pray" is easily the best track on the album. It's the best song Madonna has written in years. "Ghosttown" is another gem in the album where Madonna sings her heart out, says - "Tell me how we got this far/every man for himself/everything's gone to hell"
    "Unapologetic **** is a ****y song which reflects the unapologetic nature of her madjesty, the Queen of Pop, MADONNA.
    In the Kanye West assisted song "Illuminati", Madonna says - "It's like everybody in the praty shinning like illuminati" She refers a list of names here including - Beyonce, Jay Z, Queen of Britain, Gaga, Bill Gates and many others.
    With **** I'm Madonna, she states that she's Madonna, "Who do you think you are?". You can't match her forte.
    "Hold Tight" is a love song about holding hands in tough times.
    In "Body Shop"she compares herself to a car and promises her lover "I would ride to the ends of the earth for you...I would ride through the dark of the night with you"
    With "Iconic" she brings Mike Tyson in the Rebel Heart project and declares that if you "want to be a superstar" then understand her self made concept - "I can, Icon; 2 letters apart"
    In my favourite track "Holy Water" she says **** get off my pole...Kiss it better/make it wetter/Don't it taste like Holy Water?"
    "Inside Out" is a sex oriented song which finds Madonna singing her sex fantasies.
    "Messiah", "HeartBreakCity", "Joan of Arc", "Wash All Over Me" are her vulnerable sides where she gives stunning vocal performance, Avicii flavoured beats and piano; and the orchestral piece. She closes the album saying "If this is the end then let it come/let rain/rain all over me...let it flow"

    Jewel of the album - "Devil Pray"    … Expand
  42. LukeAnthonyy
    May 26, 2016
    10
    More than 30 years into her career and Madonna still continues to impress me and make quality music. This is one of Madonna's best albums. Some highlights of the album are Heartbreak City, Ghost town, and Iconic
  43. guisuxx
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    Evolução! Rainha do pop sempre. Toda faixa tem um significado e um conceito que envolve um "Rebel Heart". Deu espaço pra uma de suas melhores turnês. "I'm Madonna, these hoes know"
  44. isthatbrandon
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    Madonna delivered one of the best albums of her career. Considering the incredible length of this album (especially the super deluxe edition), you wouldn't expect it to be THIS good! Although it is. Madonna is not over yet, this album has proved she still has a lot fighting spirit and artistry left in her. I love this album!
  45. alicegoldman
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Some of the best lyrics Madonna ever wrote. True, true pop music jams all the way on this album. Devil pray maybe is one of the best pop songs of the past 5 years
  46. gabriel9616
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Best Madonna album since Confessions. Best lyrics since American life. She still knows how to write and produce high quality pop music. Best songs: "Ghosttown" "Devil Pray" "Living for love"
  47. RebelHeartD16
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    Her latest album, Rebel Heart, fuses a lot of genres but it is a pop album. I own the Super Deluxe edition which features additional songs that are not included on the regular or deluxe versions.
    One thing about Madonna's style, especially since 2000 is her fusion of rock, pop, trance, hip hop, and R&B. Rebel Heart is no exception to this. I think this album of hers is her best release    Her latest album, Rebel Heart, fuses a lot of genres but it is a pop album. I own the Super Deluxe edition which features additional songs that are not included on the regular or deluxe versions.
    One thing about Madonna's style, especially since 2000 is her fusion of rock, pop, trance, hip hop, and R&B. Rebel Heart is no exception to this. I think this album of hers is her best release since her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor.

    Here are all 23 tracks:
    1. Living For Love
    2. Devil Pray
    3. Ghosttown
    4. Unapologetic ****
    5. Illuminati
    6. **** I'm Madonna
    7. Hold Tight
    8. Joan Of Arc
    9. Iconic
    10. HeartBreakCity
    11. Body Shop
    12. Holy Water
    13. Inside Out
    14. Wash All Over Me
    15. Best Night
    16. Veni Vidi Vici
    17. S.E.X.
    18. Messiah
    19. Rebel Heart
    20. Borrowed Time
    21. Addicted
    22. Beautiful Scars
    23. Graffiti Heart

    Conceptually, Madonna describes this album as a two-in-one. The name Rebel Heart implies two sides to her persona: the Rebellious Madonna, and the Heartfelt sensitive Madonna. Musically, this album was created with a large number of producers, something Madonna has never done before on an album. Typically, Madonna works with one or two producers per album. The wide range of producers on Rebel Heart created songs that fuse multiple genres together:
    Rock n Roll fused with Dance/Pop: The songs that have a guitar-based instrument on which the rest of the EDM and Madonna's lyrics are built, include Addicted, Rebel Heart, Joan Of Arc, Borrowed Time, Grafiti Heart, Devil Pray, Ghosttown, and Body Shop (which uses the Indian Sari instrument). Each of these songs start with the guitar hook. Some have acoustic guitar, and others, like Addicted, have the electric guitar as the central instrument. The producers fuse EDM beats on top of the guitar hooks, and in combination with Madonna's voice creates a rich blended listening experience.

    These songs fuse piano bars reminiscent of the days of the Blues, with dance, pop, or R&B: HeartBreakCity, Messiah, Wash All Over Me. These songs are melancholy in nature, sort of like Madonna's version of the Blues, but fused with moderate paced pop drum beats, synthetics, and rich dramatic vocals. These songs produce a different feel from her guitar based tracks.
    Her first single from the album, Living for Love, fuses the Gospel genre with pop and dance. It starts out with classic Madonna-esque pop sounds reminiscent of her 80s and 90s era. The track does include a choir of people singing the chorus in the background.

    Her song, Unapologetic **** fuses a Reggae beat and Hip Hop. The base of the song is in Reggae style, with the Hip Hop beats and sounds added over it. The pace of the song is that of the Reggae style, moderate, not fast.

    Her remaining tracks that I did not name, particularly **** I'm Madonna, Veni Vidi Vici, Iconic, and S.E.X. are very much Hip Hop and R&B infused tracks. She either raps on these tracks or sings and features guest rappers like Nicki Minaj and Nas.

    In terms of Musicology, Madonna's Rebel Heart (Super Deluxe) edition is an excellent album for study because she successfully fuses multiple genres: Rock, Blues, Gospel, Pop, Dance, Hip Hop, R&B, Piano jazz. Additionally, the lyrics to these tracks are all written or co-written by Madonna, and her prowess to write powerful lyrics that captures her essence as a persona is as strong today as it was when she first hit the scene in 1981.    … Expand
  48. Panchogul
    Dec 26, 2015
    7
    Su mejor álbum en años, canciones más maduras que sus dos álbumes anteriores, de no ser por canciones como Unapologetic **** y **** I'm Madonna el disco sería totalmente excelente
  49. Fakebytswift
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    O álbum em si é ótimo. As letras das músicas são bem planejadas, a melodia combina e o conceito do álbum ficou muito explícito. Porém, houveram muitos erros da própria Madonna com relação aos charts. Mesmo que o álbum tenha vazado, o nome do álbum mudou muito tarde, perto do lançamento e a divulgação também não contribuiu. Houve um erro na escolha dos singles. Living for Love é uma músicaO álbum em si é ótimo. As letras das músicas são bem planejadas, a melodia combina e o conceito do álbum ficou muito explícito. Porém, houveram muitos erros da própria Madonna com relação aos charts. Mesmo que o álbum tenha vazado, o nome do álbum mudou muito tarde, perto do lançamento e a divulgação também não contribuiu. Houve um erro na escolha dos singles. Living for Love é uma música de superação e uma música extremamente pessoal, mesmo com toda divulgação não conseguiu um chart muito bom. Ghosttown é uma música de letra bem estruturada e de qualidade, mas houve pouca divulgação. **** I'm Madonna acabou se tornando um tanto apelativa.

    Potential singles: Devil Pray, Illuminatti, Iconic, Holy Water, Inside Out.

    Living for Love 10/10

    Devil Pray 10/10

    Ghosttown 10/10

    Unapologetic **** 7/10

    Illuminatti 9/10

    **** I'm Madonna 6/10

    Hold Tight 7/10

    Joan of Arc 8/10

    Iconic 10/10

    HeartBreak City 10/10

    Body Shop 9/10

    Holy Water 10/10

    Inside Out 8/10

    Wash All Over Me 10/10

    Madonna aparentemente abandonou os singles de Rebel Heart, mas poderia ter dado a volta por cima. A chance de se apresentar com Taylor na 1989 Tour foi um erro, Madge desperdiçou uma grande chance de apresentar algum novo single.

    O álbum em si é uma grande obra de Madonna, traz a tona temas como: críticas a Igreja, as acusações de pertencer a sociedades secretas, a força que o amor exerce sobre o ser humano. Deveria receber o devido reconhecimento.    … Expand
  50. Carbrera
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    As though the 6 early tracks from 2014 weren't enough, Madonna's 24-song and 13th LP is a hit amongst cool moms and their children. Opened by "Living for Love", Ciccone knows how to open an album with a strong track. The drug-boasting "Devil Pray" is a bit repetitive and the oddest track from the bunch, but it may score high with the teenagers who have the munchies. "Ghosttown" is aAs though the 6 early tracks from 2014 weren't enough, Madonna's 24-song and 13th LP is a hit amongst cool moms and their children. Opened by "Living for Love", Ciccone knows how to open an album with a strong track. The drug-boasting "Devil Pray" is a bit repetitive and the oddest track from the bunch, but it may score high with the teenagers who have the munchies. "Ghosttown" is a wonderfully written ballad with slight auto-tune, but enough spice to keep things interesting. "Unapologetic B****" is the expected track from the album, but track 5, "Illuminati", is the song no one expected. The aforementioned track is a catchy, creative, and cool–something that you don't hear everyday. "B**** I'm Madonna" is the sorta sequel to 2012's "Give Me All Your Luvin'", but rapper Nicki Minaj comes in to save the day with a smart and snappy hook. "Hold Tight" is an interesting track, solely produced by Madonna herself. "Joan of Arc" is a tad boring with lyrics that sound like she doesn't know what she's talking about. The Mike Tyson-pitched "Iconic" is highly unique and features another rap hook from Chance the Rapper. "HeartBreakCity" is the step-sister of "Ghosttown": sad and heartbreaking, but with more compelling and believing lyrics. "Body Shop"'s whispered vocals and unclear lyrics are a bit 'been there, done that', but it's not all that bad. "Holy Water" is a parent's worst nightmare wrapped in a shiny 4 minute song, but honestly, it's catchy and quite brilliant. "Inside Out" is a mesmerizing track with yells and whispers, the better "Body Shop". Lastly, the album's closer, "Wash All Over Me", is the best ballad on the album, with excellent production and tear-jerker lyrics. Deluxe tracks "Best Night" and "Veni Vidi Vici" aren't half bad, "S.E.X." is a kinky and playful song about the physical activity, "Messiah" is the final ballad on the album–another good one, while the titular closer is surprisingly cheerful and empowering.

    Overall, Rebel Heart is the compelling comeback from 2012's underwhelming MDNA. "Living for Love" and "Wash All Over Me" are strikingly different, but in a good, good way. "Joan of Arc" and "Body Shop" are a bit boring, but alongside the rest of the album, the overall product is quite good.

    Greats:
    - "Living for Love"
    - "Wash All Over Me"

    Nadirs:
    - "Joan of Arc"
    - "Body Shop"

    Overall Rating: 9/10    … Expand
  51. iksisijs
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Albuma tapšanā piedalījušies daudz producenti un veiksmīgākās dziesmas ir pirmās 10 tajā. Bet pamatā ir trīs producenti – zviedru House mūzikas dīdžejs Avicii, ar kuru sākotnēji M bija domājusi veidot visu albumu, bet galu galā no šīm desmit dziesmām, vienīgā sadarbība ar švedu ir dziesma “Devil Pray”. Tad nozīmīgākais no producentiem albumā ir amerikāņu producents Diplo, kurš atpazīstamsAlbuma tapšanā piedalījušies daudz producenti un veiksmīgākās dziesmas ir pirmās 10 tajā. Bet pamatā ir trīs producenti – zviedru House mūzikas dīdžejs Avicii, ar kuru sākotnēji M bija domājusi veidot visu albumu, bet galu galā no šīm desmit dziesmām, vienīgā sadarbība ar švedu ir dziesma “Devil Pray”. Tad nozīmīgākais no producentiem albumā ir amerikāņu producents Diplo, kurš atpazīstams kļuva uzsākot darbu ar MIA, radot trokšņainus, haotiskus un inovatīvus bītus. Starp citu, vadoties no Medžas instagramas poustiem un to aprakstiem, liekas, ka starp viņiem kkas veidojas un vispār Diplo biedējoši pēc skata atgādina Gaju Ričiju. Tātad – Diplo, sadarbojoties ar citiem producentiem un dziesmu autoriem, ir producējis gandrīz visas albuma dziesmas, no šīm desmit – “Living for love”, “Unapologetic **** **** I’m Madonna” un “Hold Tight”. Beigu beigās, pēdējais Madonnas jaunā albuma veidošanas vilcienā ielēca hiphopa oligarhs, Kimas Kardašianas husbands, Čikāgas reperis-producents Kanjē Vests, ģeniāli pačakarējot dziesmas “Illuminati”, “SEX” un “Iconic”. Atlikušās dziesmas “Ghost Town” un “Joan of Arc” attiecīgi producējuši Britnijas Spīrsas epizodiskais amerikāņu producents Billboard un bars ar zviedriem. Turpmāk nedaudz par katru dziesmu.

    Living for Love. Pirmais albuma singls, kuru izpildod 2015. gada Britawards Madonna graciozi nomaucās. Pēctam piecēlās un turpināja uzstāties. Kā jau minēju iepriekš, dziesmu visticamāk ir iedvesmojusi Kaiza, taču gala versija muzikāli ir ļoti krāsaina. Principā, dziesma labi iederētos Medžas 2005. gada eklektiskajā popmūzikas albumā “Confessions on the dance floor”. Madonnas balss dziesmā ir ļoti laba un nedaudz R&B iespaidota ar minimālu elektronisko balss pielāgošanas līdzekļu izmantošanu. Dziesmu vokāli papildina pagājušā gada deju hita “Ready for your love” izpildītājs MNEK, savukārt, muzikāli dziesmu bagātina Ališas Kīzas klavierspēle. Vēstījuma ziņā dziesma varbūt ir nedaudz garlaicīga, taču patiesa un atklāta. Tas ir par to, kā kādas no attiecībām viņas dzīvē ar kādu, par kuru viņa nav specifiska (varētu būt Gajs Ričijs, Pāvests vai Putins), likušas viņai justies kā paradīzē, taču viņa tikusi pievilta un no tā cietusi. Galu galā dziesma ir par to, kā pēc kritiena ir jāpieceļās. Elements, kas dziesmai varētu tikt uzskatīts kā mīnuss ir, atšķirībā no pagājušo nedēļ blogojumā aplūkotās dziesmas “Love Injected”, manuprāt no Lorēnas Eiforijas pašpikotais “Up-up-up”. Taču šeit gan jāpiemin, ka manuprāt, pirmā popmūzikas dziesma ar līdzīgu elementu bija 2011. gada Britnijas Spīrsas iedziedātā “Till the world ends”. Kopumā dziesma laba, bet, manuprāt, ne labākais brīdis albumā, taču iesākumam piemērota.

    Devil Pray. Dziesma, ko īsumā varētu raksturot kā “kabala vidusskolai”. Madonna vienmēr ir iesaistījusi savus reliģiskos uzskatus mūzikā, visizteiktāk un detalizētāk 1998. gada “Ray of ligth” jeb Madonnas fanu vecajā derībā un jau pieminētajā “Confessions on the dance floor”, kas būtu jaunā derība. Atvainojos, ja kādam liekas, ka es zaimoju, šis bija joks. Tātad “Devil Pray” ir tradicionāla Madonnas dziesma ar melodisku vokālu pa virsu ģitāras spēlējumam. Medžas balss dziesmā ir viņas labākais vokālais sniegums, manuprāt, kopš RoL, taču citas šī albuma dziesmas varētu arī likt šajā klubiņā. Interesanti ir tas, kā “klasiskā Madonna” ļoti labi skan kopā ar ar Avicii mūzikai raksturīgajām skaņām. Kad pirms 2 gadiem dzirdēju, ka Čikita strādās ar zviedru dīdžeju, likās, ka būs kautkas līdzīgs Olgas – Saule riet. Bet nav. Teksta ziņā dziesma ir par to, kā atkarības ir tas elements, kas izraisa garīgās kaites, tādēļ jālūdz Dievs un to caur šo lūgšanu jādara arī Luciferam (ko dziesmā piemin Madonna). “And we can do drugs; and we can smoke weed; and we can drink whiskey (..), and we can sniff glue; and we can do E; and we can drop acid.. Forever been lost with no way home”. Producenti ir parūpējušies arī par teatrālu iepriekšminētā personāža parādīšnos dziesmā caur Madonnas balss pazemināšanu (kā to reiz varēja panākt caur audiokasešu čakarēšanu). Manuprāt, neviens cits, izņemot Madonna nevarētu šādu dziesmu radīt, izpildīt un laist tautās, tādēļ tā ir viena no manām favorītdziesmām iekš “Rebel Heart”.

    Ghost town. Albuma otrais singls, kuram šobrīd Jūnas Ōkerlunds filmē un apstrādā klipu. Par viņu nestāstīšu. Dziesma par attiecībām, kuras izdzīvo postapokaliptiskā pasaulē, mīlestības dēļ. Madonnas balss dziesmā ir iespējams izcilākā viņas karjerā un dziesma sarakstīta tā, ka ir piemērota labai tās izpildīšanai dzīvajā. Dziesmas mīnuss ir tas, ka tā tomēr ir pārāk līdzīga austrāliešu dziedātājas Sias pagājušajam mega gabalam “Chandalier”. Bet nu tā kā oficiālā dziesmu autoru saraksta nav, tik pat labi Sia to varētu būt sarakstījusi, ņemot vērā viņas mega hitu dziesmu radīšanas kapacitāti.    … Expand
  52. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Melhores Músicas, Living For Love, Devil Pray, Ghosttown, Unapologetic **** Illuminati, **** I'm Madonna, Hold Tight, Veni Vidi Vici, Rebel Heart, Best Night
  53. littlefenty666
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Um trabalho muito bom, é fato que Madonna está tentando ser um teen idol de novo, porém não dá certo, porém o álbum soa muito bem, um mix de estilos diferentes, como em Devil Pray, Ghosttown, **** Im Madonna e outras. Poderia ser melhor? Sim, mas se for melhorar pode estragar, então deixa como tá que tá bom
  54. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    She is the one and only pop queen.And she does what she does again.Simply Rebel Heart got the most honest lyrics among her albums.Songs got really good trap,house influences.But this album got so many fillers it can get boring.I liked this album it's her best effort since coadf.
  55. fanofthequeen
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    This album is just amazing, a wonder collection of pop tunes that features both very mature ballads and enjoyable pop tunes.

    For your Grammys consideration: Best pop album
  56. Mad-Hatter
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    I'm not a Madonna fan and I didn't hear her previous albums so I won't compare this album with the others. Rebel Heart! The first thing I wanna say is that "Living For Love" isn't such a good choice for a lead single and I didn't like that song so much. Devil Pray and Ghosttown are probably the best songs of the album and the worst track is B*** I'm Madonna, the only thing she did withI'm not a Madonna fan and I didn't hear her previous albums so I won't compare this album with the others. Rebel Heart! The first thing I wanna say is that "Living For Love" isn't such a good choice for a lead single and I didn't like that song so much. Devil Pray and Ghosttown are probably the best songs of the album and the worst track is B*** I'm Madonna, the only thing she did with this song is waste a Nicki Minaj collaboration. This is one of the best POP albums of 2015. It would be a "flop" but hey, it's still good and she's the queen of pop so, whatever! I enjoyed the album.… Expand
  57. nicolasmaria
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    rebel heart shows a personal madonna who is speaking about love and world peace, and it shows a sexual and rebel madonna in songs like holy water, devil pray and s.e.x., she express her party spirit in b*tch i'm madonna, basically this album is her best in a decade, lyrically it is one of her best and musically so much better than mdna and hard candy, the best songs to me are joan of arcrebel heart shows a personal madonna who is speaking about love and world peace, and it shows a sexual and rebel madonna in songs like holy water, devil pray and s.e.x., she express her party spirit in b*tch i'm madonna, basically this album is her best in a decade, lyrically it is one of her best and musically so much better than mdna and hard candy, the best songs to me are joan of arc and wash all over me… Expand
  58. MusicInstinct
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Such a great album. She definetely won my heart again with this album. Every song is unique and interesting. Don't regret buying the album Deluxe Edition. AMAZING! Thank You Madonna.
  59. Cliz
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Madonna's BEST ALBUM since Confessions on a Dancefloor (2005). In this album you can find many mixes of different music genres. From Pop, R&B, Rap, Dance, Electronic and even some Reggae. So many good songs that will make you dance and cry. She once again proved why she's still the Queen of Music.
  60. rebeligado
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    Esse álbum divide o posto de o melhor dela junto com o Hard Candy, que são mesclados entre o dance e o pop tradicional, não são tediosos. Rebel Heart venho pra esquecermos do álbum anterior horrível MDNA.
  61. DoctorClamps
    Jun 4, 2015
    8
    The album starts off strong with the first half of the album being the best Madonna has offered since Confessions On The Dance Floor. However it degenerates into songs that bring nothing new or interesting to Madonna's art. "Body Shop" and "Holy Water" are tedious and cliched. But the great production especially on standout **** I'm Madonna" with its grinding bassline and sick verse fromThe album starts off strong with the first half of the album being the best Madonna has offered since Confessions On The Dance Floor. However it degenerates into songs that bring nothing new or interesting to Madonna's art. "Body Shop" and "Holy Water" are tedious and cliched. But the great production especially on standout **** I'm Madonna" with its grinding bassline and sick verse from Nicki Minaj saves the album Still the album is Madonna's best in a decade… Expand
  62. edpagabi
    May 16, 2015
    8
    If this album hadn't been leaked, everybody would be loving, admiring and copying it. I think it's one of her bests - and the best since 2005 Confessions-. I don't understand why they're underrating it. Party songs and personal lyrics, auto-referential and of course, a reality of her 56-year-old persona.
  63. ryanloveslana
    May 15, 2015
    9
    Best Madonna album I've heard in a long time! Ever since she signed to Interscope, her music has evolved! Highlights of the album are: Living For Love", "Devil Pray", "Ghosttown", "Unapologetic **** "Illuminati", **** I'm Madonna", "Joan of Arc", "Iconic", "Body Shop", "Holy Water", "Inside Out", "Wash All Over Me", "Veni Vidi Vici", "Messiah" and "Rebel Heart". Overall, it is an incredible album!
  64. BabyJane
    Apr 18, 2015
    8
    1. Living for Love 10/10
    2. Devil Pray 10/10
    3. Ghosttown 10/10 4. Unapologetic **** 10/10 5. Illuminati 10/10 6. **** I’m Madonna 10/10 7. Hold Tight 9/10 8. Joan of Arc 6.5/10 9. Iconic 10/10 10. HeartBreakCity 8.5/10 11. Body Shop 0.5/10 12. Holy Water 6/10 13. Inside Out 6/10 14. Wash All Over Me 7.5/10 Highlight: Devil Pray, Unapologetic **** **** I'm Madonna    1. Living for Love 10/10
    2. Devil Pray 10/10
    3. Ghosttown 10/10
    4. Unapologetic **** 10/10
    5. Illuminati 10/10
    6. **** I’m Madonna 10/10
    7. Hold Tight 9/10
    8. Joan of Arc 6.5/10
    9. Iconic 10/10
    10. HeartBreakCity 8.5/10
    11. Body Shop 0.5/10
    12. Holy Water 6/10
    13. Inside Out 6/10
    14. Wash All Over Me 7.5/10

    Highlight: Devil Pray, Unapologetic **** **** I'm Madonna
    Potential singles: Living for Love, Devil Pray    … Expand
  65. OpinionatedGuy
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    What I love about Madonna is that she is musically ambitious. Not only she made some of the greatest pop classics of all time, but she has also made great pop records with her bold fashion choices to promote them. She is a Queen of Pop and an icon for that reason. This is what I missed about Madonna as well. I am a bit disappointed that she will never top off her Confessions on aWhat I love about Madonna is that she is musically ambitious. Not only she made some of the greatest pop classics of all time, but she has also made great pop records with her bold fashion choices to promote them. She is a Queen of Pop and an icon for that reason. This is what I missed about Madonna as well. I am a bit disappointed that she will never top off her Confessions on a Dancefloor era back in 2005, where she has topped herself as a visual music artist. And yes, I said that because Confessions on a Dancefloor is my favorite Madonna album of all-time. However, I am glad Madonna made some new music and I appreciate that.

    Rebel Heart feels more like a journal kind of album where each song is more of what Madonna has in mind. So basically, I think this is how simple Madonna can get without being too plain and I actually like that. I still miss the “concept album” kind of records Madonna used to make like Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dancefloor but I appreciate Rebel Heart for its simplicity with the Madonna twist.

    Lyrical wise, Rebel Heart is what her previous record MDNA should have been. I love how Madonna gets a bit more personal in this record. I can totally tell that Madonna wrote those songs, especially the songs that has guitar being played as the main instrument like Body Shop and HeartBreak City and the songs that definitely spoke to her personality like Unapologetic **** and **** I’m Madonna. I also loved how Madonna is being retrospective about her earlier career by sampling the bridge of Vogue onto Holy Water and Madonna recalling the days of her career youth on Veni Vidi Vici. This is probably the best lyrical effort from Madonna since Confessions on a Dancefloor.

    Production wise, there are some reviews I have read that it’s overproduced which I disagree. As much as I like her previous record MDNA, that record is definitely overproduced with tons of dance tracks. Rebel Heart has a fresh electronic dance sound that I really liked and it’s refreshing to hear. I also like how simple Madonna wanted to make by making some of the songs a bit more acoustic than her usual ones.

    One thing I didn’t like about this record were the underwhelming collaborations. Chance The Rapper’s rap verse feels so out of place on Iconic which is an otherwise a great song from the Queen of Pop. Nicki Minaj’s rap verse on **** I’m Madonna is great and Nicki Minaj’s presence is needed for that kind of song but that’s not saying much because Nas has a much more longer career than Minaj and Nas’ rap verse on Veni Vidi Vici feels a bit lacking from a rap veteran and also because Minaj’s previous collaboration with Madonna from MDNA sounds much better.

    The regular deluxe edition tracks starting from Best Night to the titular song Rebel Heart were really nice to listen and makes Rebel Heart a complete record. However, the super deluxe edition tracks starting from Beautiful Scars to Graffiti Heart, not so much for me but I am sure other Madonna fans would appreciate the tracks more than I do.

    Although Madonna will probably never top off her Confessions era, I do agree that Rebel Heart is her best effort yet since Confessions on a Dancefloor in terms of lyrical style. It’s nice to hear some new Madonna songs again.    … Expand
  66. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    I think this was overall a nice follow-up to MDNA. This album doesn't have as many dance songs as MDNA did, and its lyrics vary from song to song. MDNA was more of a concept album than this was, but this was still overall a solid effort from Madonna. Highlights: "Devil Pray", "Illuminati", "Iconic". Worst song: "Body Shop"
  67. Madge
    Apr 2, 2015
    7
    Attention Medonsters, it is I, the one true queen, Madudu. I am VERY disappointed with the sales you have given me for this masterpiece that is my leftovers from recording sessions of the late 90s. I fell over in London for you all and then traipsed around the stage like your grandma at a wedding, what the hell more do you want? I am furious at your lack of support for me, I'm down to myAttention Medonsters, it is I, the one true queen, Madudu. I am VERY disappointed with the sales you have given me for this masterpiece that is my leftovers from recording sessions of the late 90s. I fell over in London for you all and then traipsed around the stage like your grandma at a wedding, what the hell more do you want? I am furious at your lack of support for me, I'm down to my last $800 million (thank you Tidal and Jay Z, you're a dear) and now I hear the Rebel Heart tour isn't even selling arena tickets with free albums?! OUTRAGEOUS. In response to this desertion, I am going to arrive to each and every one of your homes in the coming weeks, and pop my veiny forehead in through the window, wrap my gollum hands around your heads and steal your youth away from you. I WILL OUTLIVE YOU ALL! ****… Expand
  68. RavenLikeReeh
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of Madonna since 98. This is the prove that still have pop with quality... The biggest return of Queen of Pop. Showing the world how to do music and teaching the new pop girls how do it.... Isn't about her career, and yeah about now. Until now the best that I've heard on POP since two thousand thirteen… Expand
  69. Lenis
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    The blond ambition is back! with such a strong, lovely and certain record. True romantic, so personal this time she created an album not just a compilation of mainstream and filler songs. Her best work in a decade, those vocals and this new, fresh and experimental sound bring us back to the Ray of Light times. Brilliant, revolutionary and rebel as always like she claims "I think you'reThe blond ambition is back! with such a strong, lovely and certain record. True romantic, so personal this time she created an album not just a compilation of mainstream and filler songs. Her best work in a decade, those vocals and this new, fresh and experimental sound bring us back to the Ray of Light times. Brilliant, revolutionary and rebel as always like she claims "I think you're confusing me with somebody else I won't apologize for being myself". It would be actually good to have what she wanted, two albums and and with some songs that don't have sense the lyrical game is killer and she offers a good material in a particular way.… Expand
  70. longjetty7
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    Rebel Heart is a perfect title for this album. On the one hand there's the "heart," the Madonna that sings about love, relationships, and self-reflection, while on the other hand there's the "rebel," the Madonna that sings about drugs, partying, and sex. It's a weird mix, because there are moments when she pulls off both sides like the Queen of Pop we know her to be, but when she fails sheRebel Heart is a perfect title for this album. On the one hand there's the "heart," the Madonna that sings about love, relationships, and self-reflection, while on the other hand there's the "rebel," the Madonna that sings about drugs, partying, and sex. It's a weird mix, because there are moments when she pulls off both sides like the Queen of Pop we know her to be, but when she fails she sounds either narcissistic or shamelessly immature.

    Musically, this album is far more interesting than anything on MDNA. She definitely made a good decision with producers this time around. That being said, WTF is she thinking making such a long album? 23 songs on the Super Deluxe Edition, are you kidding me?? Maybe she's just being generous, but I would probably give this album a 9 or a 10 if she whittled it down to the best 12 or so and stuck with that. I'll admit, most of the songs are at least tolerable, but at this stage of her career Madonna should realize that there's a bunch of music out there that's at least tolerable. If she wants to stay relevant, she should really be pickier about what she's putting out there.    … Expand
  71. jesseurbancsik
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    Madonna is what, 56 years old? And she's still killin' it. I don't listen to Madonna really, but this album is a great 'club' and 'dance' album with the album's title reinforcing the theme and music. Nas and Minaj's appearances complete the album.
  72. alphavilln
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    I think this is some of her best, most consistent material since Ray of Light. On the negative side, she made some questionable choices of tracks for the various editions and final treatments of some songs. The initial leak was hugely destructive I think, and perhaps lead her to change some things simply for the sake of new material over the leaks. That is truly unfortunate that aI think this is some of her best, most consistent material since Ray of Light. On the negative side, she made some questionable choices of tracks for the various editions and final treatments of some songs. The initial leak was hugely destructive I think, and perhaps lead her to change some things simply for the sake of new material over the leaks. That is truly unfortunate that a criminal act should lead to a somewhat weaker album. The lyrics and melodies are top-notch for the most part and are only let down by weak production here and there. The "heart" songs are consistently great, while some of the "rebel" tracks are weaker and don't add much to the overall album. Considering the number of producers, there is still a unifying sound to the album and it doesn't sound dated, nor reaching to be too current; I think it will age well. All and all, it's a terrific album that won't get the credit it deserves because it's Madonna and it's now trendy to hate on her.… Expand
  73. SamrFostri
    Mar 20, 2015
    7
    Rebel Heart is like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Nothing on it seems especially carefully prepared, you're probably not going to like everything on it, and even if you do you probably won't want to consume everything in one sitting. Still, you can come back to it again and again and enjoy it every time.
  74. dejaboomer
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    An album that for sure needs to grow on you. Nothing like her previous 2000-era albums...more like Bedtime Stories. However, aside from a few awful tracks (S.E.X., Best Night, Holy Water, Ven Vidi Vici), the album is amazing. A true blend of pop, adult contemporary, dance, edm, r&b, and balladry. There is no cohesion to the album, however its strength is the songs themselves. Biggest Gems:An album that for sure needs to grow on you. Nothing like her previous 2000-era albums...more like Bedtime Stories. However, aside from a few awful tracks (S.E.X., Best Night, Holy Water, Ven Vidi Vici), the album is amazing. A true blend of pop, adult contemporary, dance, edm, r&b, and balladry. There is no cohesion to the album, however its strength is the songs themselves. Biggest Gems: Ghosttown, Living For Love, Body Shop, Inside Out, Addicted, Beautiful Scars, Devil Pray, Joan of Arc.… Expand
  75. jayrob
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I've been a Madonna fan since the release of her first single, "Everybody" and no-one has had quite as much as an impact on pop/dance music or pop culture like she has. She has released a brilliant album every decade such; Like A Prayer in the 80's, Erotica, Bedtime Stories and Ray of Light in the 90's, Music and American Life (her most under-rated to date) in the 2000's and mostI've been a Madonna fan since the release of her first single, "Everybody" and no-one has had quite as much as an impact on pop/dance music or pop culture like she has. She has released a brilliant album every decade such; Like A Prayer in the 80's, Erotica, Bedtime Stories and Ray of Light in the 90's, Music and American Life (her most under-rated to date) in the 2000's and most recently, Rebel Heart. This album could be an amalgamation of all the work she has done throughout the decades, "Unapologetic **** is a modern day "Why's It So Hard", "Living For Love" is a throwback to her dance music roots and very reminiscent of "Holiday". She shows much vulnerability is "Heartbreak City" and "Joan of Arc". "Ghosttown" is post-apocalyptic love song and "Devil Pray" is pure genius. Madonna. Madonna has possibly created her best record since 'Ray of Light' - this is difinitely a welcome return to what Madonna does best and that is creating music that is insightful, thought-provoking and innovative.… Expand
  76. musicismylife
    Mar 16, 2015
    7
    While it isn't a masterpiece, Madonna shows that she isn't done just yet.

    Highlights: "Living For Love," "Devil Pray," "Ghosttown," **** I'm Madonna," "Hold Tight," "Iconic," "HeartBreak City"
  77. DUI_
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    It's a wonderful album, so beautiful and pretty. Madonna is really a genius!!! Her best since Confessions on a Dance Floor, of course. A deep album with strongs songs.
  78. Yannglas
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    At first listen, I could say Madonna, THE Madonna we were all waiting for was back in the game. Hard Candy released in 2008 was risky and new but incomplete and MDNA released in 2012 was definitely fun but it lacked of that little thing that makes us think : " Yes , this is the Queen".
    Today, Madonna has released her 13th album to date and it is a pleasure, a delightful pleasure to listen    At first listen, I could say Madonna, THE Madonna we were all waiting for was back in the game. Hard Candy released in 2008 was risky and new but incomplete and MDNA released in 2012 was definitely fun but it lacked of that little thing that makes us think : " Yes , this is the Queen".
    Today, Madonna has released her 13th album to date and it is a pleasure, a delightful pleasure to listen to it.
    The Rebel side of this album is simply pure Madonna, as S.E.X, **** I'm Madonna or Holy Water. She is building this huge part of the album on the theme she masters so well. The Heart side of this album is to me the best. Living For Love, Hold Tight, Joan of Arc are some among masterpieces that album counts. Special mention to Ghosttown which is probably the best pop ballad track we have heard in years from a major artist.

    If you were thinking Madonna's over, well you should carve every word before you let it fall, because the Queen is reigning and she has not "been slain"    … Expand
  79. ravenvenom
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    This album is amazing! It showcases Madonna's strong song writing skills that are always under appreciated and never recognised. This album show the hard and soft sides of Madonna. The rebellious and apologetic business woman that we all know, as well as the softer, loving, more personal side that she keep hidden and protected. This album is a must have. It is a fitting album that keeps upThis album is amazing! It showcases Madonna's strong song writing skills that are always under appreciated and never recognised. This album show the hard and soft sides of Madonna. The rebellious and apologetic business woman that we all know, as well as the softer, loving, more personal side that she keep hidden and protected. This album is a must have. It is a fitting album that keeps up with the high standard of Madonna's back catalogue. Madonna is so successful that people who are criticising this album are just out to hate her because of who she is, rather than the musical merit of this release.
    Best songs are Devil Pray, Ghosttown, Illuminati, Joan of Arc, HeartBreakCity, Holy Water, Inside Out and Wash All Over Me! This album should be getting universal praise but because it's Madonna it never will!    … Expand
  80. Azaid
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    The hard work on this album is very apparent. It is a really diverse set with lots of creative production, some instant classic melodies, and a collection of beautiful and thought provoking lyrics. What stands out the most here though is her vocals, which are different in each track and complement the songs beautifully. Bravo
  81. ntx1976
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    Great Album from a great artist. A must hear.Her best work in a decade. After the leaks, a really good present from hear. Madonna the queen of pop, one more time
  82. rayofash73
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    An album with a lot of heart! A perfect concoction of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and most important, great singing. Don't think she's sounded this good in a while. Its sad when people don't evaluate an artist for their art alone but like to contextualize ... how does it matter if someone is 25 or 55, how does it matter if they pose topless or turn up in a gown? Once you shut theAn album with a lot of heart! A perfect concoction of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and most important, great singing. Don't think she's sounded this good in a while. Its sad when people don't evaluate an artist for their art alone but like to contextualize ... how does it matter if someone is 25 or 55, how does it matter if they pose topless or turn up in a gown? Once you shut the visuals and focus on the songs, it's hard not to get hooked onto this album. I stopped short of giving it a 10 because I feel Wash All Over Me should have been retained in the demo form and Borrowed Time should have made the main disc!… Expand
  83. ChuckieSnyder
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    I absolutely love this album, Rebel Heart is hands down some of Madonna's best work in years. It proves that Madonna still has the talent to make meaningful, catchy, and relevant pop music! Some of her best stuff is on this album. My only 2 complaints are the track listing, it's a little chaotic and the album doesn't have a cohesive flow to it, which i think was intended, but still wouldI absolutely love this album, Rebel Heart is hands down some of Madonna's best work in years. It proves that Madonna still has the talent to make meaningful, catchy, and relevant pop music! Some of her best stuff is on this album. My only 2 complaints are the track listing, it's a little chaotic and the album doesn't have a cohesive flow to it, which i think was intended, but still would of made the album near perfect. My other complaint is how terrible the song S.E.X. is, having heard some of the demos, I'm a little upset she chose this over other songs. those are the only 2 reason this album doesn't get a perfect review. and in closing do yourself a favor and buy the super Deluxe with the 5 extra songs. They are nearly perfect songs and complete the experience of Rebel Heart.… Expand
  84. BPLENC
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    This album is amazing. Don't like the fun 'rebel' songs? The 'heart' songs are lush and beautiful, the best Madonna has produced in years. Everything sounds fresh and 100% Madonna at the same time. What a legend. Love Love Love this album! Faves: Joan of Arc, Wash All Over Me, Inside Out, Devil Pray, Ghosttown, Hold Tight, VeniViniVici, & Rebel Heart. Thank you Madonna!
  85. infalliblesun
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    Very intimate and well done album. 100% Madonna in all tracks. The rebel and heart songs mixed together to create an experience where you have to listen to the whole album. It's like a story. It's not a Pop album like we have today where people put a lot of singles together, it's the whole thing making difference.
  86. wesleywalrus
    Mar 12, 2015
    8
    It's no Ray of Light or Confessions -- but it's a solid album, and her best in a decade. The rebellious theme surrounds the album in it's entirety. There's a perfect mix between ballads, pop songs, and upbeat tempo songs. You can tell Madonna is proud of this album, evoking confidence in every song. The themes of sex, being a rebel, and "being Madonna" doesn't overshadow the music, whichIt's no Ray of Light or Confessions -- but it's a solid album, and her best in a decade. The rebellious theme surrounds the album in it's entirety. There's a perfect mix between ballads, pop songs, and upbeat tempo songs. You can tell Madonna is proud of this album, evoking confidence in every song. The themes of sex, being a rebel, and "being Madonna" doesn't overshadow the music, which is great, and ultimately what went wrong with her previous effort, MDNA.

    Favorites: Ghosttown, Living for Love, Veni Vidi Vici, Holy Water (which samples Vogue), Joan of Arc, and Rebel Heart.
    Misses: HeartBreakCity, and most of the Super Deluxe tracks.    … Expand
  87. berfer
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    Uno de los mejores y mas completos trabajos de la ya (larga) carrera de Madonna. Temas bien construidos, buenas letras, variedad, consigue que los escuches disfrutando todas las canciones. Baladas (Heartbreak city, Ghosttown, Inside out), realmente magistrales, dance (Living for love, iconic) por citar solo algunas.
    Un disco imprescindible.
  88. myrebelheart
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Rebel Heart is Madonna's best album since Ray of Light! It is very hip hop influenced, which is shown with songs like Illuminati, **** I'm Madonna and Iconic! The best songs are Ghosttown, Living For Love, Wash All Over Me, Joan of Arc and Hold Tight
  89. manodnol
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    The best album since "Music". Rebel Heart is brilliant with many standout tracks. "Living For Love" is perhaps one of the weakest on the album and esteems it not (which is not to say that it is a terribly bad song). Her voice is filled with a tenderness and vulnerability that crafts beautifully with strong relevance to the presence and the past. I challenge anyone to give this a fairThe best album since "Music". Rebel Heart is brilliant with many standout tracks. "Living For Love" is perhaps one of the weakest on the album and esteems it not (which is not to say that it is a terribly bad song). Her voice is filled with a tenderness and vulnerability that crafts beautifully with strong relevance to the presence and the past. I challenge anyone to give this a fair listen and not re-discover the magic of Madonna that has effected her reign far beyond many could have imagined. Her voice is absolutely sweet and works the beats and rhythm with a rebel heart! Now, if we can just get back to her days of classic music videos. :-)… Expand
  90. byazrov
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Madonna always delivers great albums but sometimes she creates even better - epic ones. Like Ray of light, Like a prayer and Confessions on a dance floor. Rebel Heart is in the league of her best albums. I am so happy for Madonna and her fans. There is no other musician as generous to fans as Madonna is. I play my copy of the album nonstop. Loving it.
  91. VitorBBellot
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Not a revolutionary or old fashion record. Modern, for sure, but true to one of the most determined legacies of pop music history. Madonna, here, through some songs is too referential, a bit snobbish, but undeniably fun **** I'm Madonna); then she's vulnerable, romantic, a bit silly, but that's just exactly what makes it so easy to relate. We are silly. It i9s just that Madonna has alwaysNot a revolutionary or old fashion record. Modern, for sure, but true to one of the most determined legacies of pop music history. Madonna, here, through some songs is too referential, a bit snobbish, but undeniably fun **** I'm Madonna); then she's vulnerable, romantic, a bit silly, but that's just exactly what makes it so easy to relate. We are silly. It i9s just that Madonna has always given us a different persona through each record, and this time she's giving us herself, a 56 year old pop star trying all she can to make the best music possible without letting nostalgia take over, while many that should praise, are actually taking her down. But Madonna is never down. Rebel Heart isn't rebellious, neither all the way Heart, instead, it is a subtle confession from an ever ambitious superstar masked as pop perfection. I would probably remove one or two songs, but I'm giving it ten because of the fact this album is not only too damn good, but also because it exists by the hands of the Queen of Pop!… Expand
  92. JonVictorRocha
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Best album since Confession on a Dance Floor. I can't stop sing and dance all the songs. This is probably her best album in over a decade. Half anthemic and half emotion filled rawness. Though it may have more than 4 producers, the album is very cohesive and will translate well on stage.
  93. Nicoswift
    Mar 11, 2015
    7
    Bons tempos que talvez não voltem mais, com inúmeras dificuldades comerciais e pessoais, Rebel Heart finalmente é lançado oficialmente, pós um periodo sobrevivendo a base de turnês a rainha do pop retorna com um disco que promete expressar o melhor do interno da criadora e precursora da música pop. Não é o melhor da Madonna, entretanto, evidentimente é o melhor da grande massa doBons tempos que talvez não voltem mais, com inúmeras dificuldades comerciais e pessoais, Rebel Heart finalmente é lançado oficialmente, pós um periodo sobrevivendo a base de turnês a rainha do pop retorna com um disco que promete expressar o melhor do interno da criadora e precursora da música pop. Não é o melhor da Madonna, entretanto, evidentimente é o melhor da grande massa do mainstream contemporâneo e dos seus antecessores trabalhos desses últimos anos. Diante mão, deixo de lado qualquer caracterização das músicas e dos dogmas da cultura pop criados por Madge. Introduzido por 'Living For Love' a cantora já adianta sobre o trabalho e nos leva a um universo totalmente emocional e devoto religiosamente, de qualquer modo, Living For Love não é o ponto forte, tão pouco a principal arma do disco do artista, sendo a única legitimamente pop.
    O mérito do disco, por sua vez, fica 80% na mão da aristocracia do disco: Devil Pray, Ghosttown, Joan of Arc.
    Não se deixe enganar pelos meros olhos bonitos, mesmo com uma grande parcela de músicas honestas, o disco não deixa de ter seus canceres, canções vergonhosamente mal produzidas como 'Iluminatti' e **** I'm Madonna' entram no disco para equilibrar o legal do não-legal. Como dito antes, 'Rebel Heart' vai além de mais um trabalho, porém não vai muito longe disso. O disco tem faixas que quando querem ser boas são realmente boas, assim como tem faixas que são de longe uma das piores músicas do ano até o momento.    … Expand
  94. AllexMedina
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    This album is just perfect. Definitely his best work since Ray of Light . Beautiful ballads with powerful beats. Already a great success in his career.
  95. Abhattacharya27
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Great alum , very experimental with killer vocal performances. Her sound have really evolved over the years, this alum really says the musician/ singer and song writer.
  96. antimeg
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Eu disse Mariah pisada vivi ? Sim, diferente da Elusive que só trouxe mais do mesmo Madonna se reinventou trazendo a revolução do amor, com ótimas letras e uma sonoridade eclética adquirida junto ao Diplo e Avicii
  97. g4sm
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Madonna really does pick up her crown and puts it back on her head in this album. I loved Hard Candy and MDNA but they have nothing on Rebel Heart. Such a well written and we'll produced album. I've had it on repeat since I purchased it. Can't wait for the Tour in december
  98. mad-on-her
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    This is one of madonna best albums their is a great mix of songs exploring madonna the rebel and the heart some of the songs on this album are her best lyrically and most personal I love this album and I put this up with one of her best albums ever .
  99. ivan1980
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Madonna keeps being the pop genius that she has always been, delivering another brilliant album. "Rebel Heart" surely is on the top 5 of her career. Great Madonna era, let's hope she keeps delivering in the years to come.
  100. marcioeisa
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    This is her best album since Confessions On A Dance Floor from 2005. Is very mature, ecletic, modern, acoustic, eletronic, all mixed in one of her best album. The Queen of Pop is back! Long live the Queen!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Consequence
    Mar 26, 2015
    50
    Rebel Heart leans too steeply into too many trends at once, making it a scattered affair that flashes between drudgery and brilliance.
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  2. Mojo
    Mar 19, 2015
    60
    Rebel Heart is the first Madonna album for a while that's at least as much for listeners as it is for dancers. Sometimes this shines too hard a light on what she has to say. [Apr 2015, p.88]
  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 13, 2015
    51
    Rebel Heart grows confusing and irreconcilably uneven as it progresses.
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