Rebel Heart
by Madonna
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 822 Ratings

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  1. musicamor
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Rebel Heart is the best of both Madonna worlds, the sexual persona and the true romantic at heart. A true return to form for Madonna. Long live the Queen of pop.
  2. 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.
  3. Flawlessasurnot
    May 11, 2019
    6
    In the majority of songs the lyrics are defiant, challenging and powerful as Madonna is considered. Nonetheless, some of them have no reason to be in this project: their lyrics are common, soulless and with no emotion. Madonna attempted to have a "updated" production but her mistake was the choosing of the producers because their sound don't suit the environment of what the lyrics try toIn the majority of songs the lyrics are defiant, challenging and powerful as Madonna is considered. Nonetheless, some of them have no reason to be in this project: their lyrics are common, soulless and with no emotion. Madonna attempted to have a "updated" production but her mistake was the choosing of the producers because their sound don't suit the environment of what the lyrics try to take the listener. 63/100… Expand
  4. 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...).
  5. DevilPray
    Mar 10, 2015
    7
    Im soo happy that Madonna giving us music after 30 years. Love every song from this album, devil pray, unapologetic **** holy water and ghosttown are my favorite, addicted should have been in deluxe too
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. NeoNeoOne
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    ................................................It is undeniable that with Rebeld Heart The Queen of Pop Madonna clearly gets credit, respect and reverence that seemed so difficult to recover win...................................
  10. tito909
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    what a solid amazing album specially after the crap HARD CANDY and electronic non - solid MDNA
    .. we can say the queen is back with a masterpiece cd and even it will not do well in the charts but i knew tht MADGE can do very good pop music
  11. 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!
  12. rebelheart123
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    this album is wonderful , the best of the last 3 albums of Madonna , she did a great job , several clean tracks like illuminati, ghosttown , messiah , ETC ... , this is a worthy album to be the queen of pop
  13. Mateusrox3
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    The revolutionary album, this is one of the best Madonna albums in years!
    I hope an album from these confessions on a dance floor,
    the classic feeling of Madonna all its essence is felt in this album!
    probably the best album of the year.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. CerealGuy
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of Madonna in the decade, one can say that is a perfect album to listen to at any time. Madonna dared, created and changed its feature of the last two albums, did something unique and wondrous. Madonna really is God, lives up to its creation.… Expand
  22. 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 .
  23. 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.
  24. 1truthteller
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    Love it..i think this is The best album in years ..what a true PopArtist Rebel cultural icon entertainmentainer..performer she is :) Queen of music cant wait to see her video conceptualizations and witness the evidence of its brilliance live manifestations
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. bnathan
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    While the album itself seems like it should have been split into two separate albums as it goes from dance to ballad all to frequently, it is an amazing piece of art. The title track sums up what this album is all about. Where Madonna is and how she feels comfortable now in her life and her music.
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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
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  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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