Celebration
by Madonna
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 363 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 321 out of 363
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 363
  3. Negative: 33 out of 363

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  1. MarioP.
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Really LOVE the album!! she's the greatest MUSIC icon of all time alongside Michael Jackson. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!
  2. DerekG
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    An amazing collection!
  3. Scott
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    How could a collection of well over 30 pop classics from the past three decades receive anything but 10/10? Most artists would kill to have even half that number to include on a Greatest Hits compilation, yet Madonna would have needed to double the number of tracks on this collection to include all of her worldwide hits. Kudos to one of the most outstanding performers of all time.
  4. JohnV.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    Since when does a four and a half out of five star review from All Music count as a 70? Looks like the folks at metacritic.com haven't taken basic math!
  5. arnier.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    A perfect way to summarize an amazing 25+ year career. p.s. please re check all music guide rating is 90 not 70 in their website.thanks.
  6. IvanC.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    Excellent greatest hits package. Showcases the many genres of Madonna's songs. Awesome track listing. Excellent audio quality. Excellent artwork.
  7. BRadA.
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    THE QUEEN OF POP! An amazing collection that everyone should own!
  8. MLo
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    Fantastic collection with some defyning pop songs. Whether you like her or not you can't deny the importance of her music. Includes 2 new songs!
  9. DonnieH
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Queen of pop! For the haters above, you can choose NOT TO BUY this GH collection if you don't like it. While you are bitching about Madonna's GH, she's having huge success with it around the world, so clearly many fans love this GH, this is a slap on you haters face!
  10. AmirulH
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    The best album of the year!! A must buy for die-hard Madonna fans!!!
  11. rafaelc.
    Oct 2, 2009
    9
    Great compilation and 2 great new songs...celebration is very contemporary and revolver takes her into a new dimension.
  12. BrandenC.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    Madonna plain and simple, the best pop artist of the century.
  13. JoeC
    Oct 3, 2009
    9
    Aside from a few missing hits (Causing a Commotion, This Used to Be my Playground), this collection is a testament to how impressive Madonna truly is.
  14. KarlaG.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    Love it the best from undisputed queen of pop.
  15. MagnoL.
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    Even better than Immaculade Collection. The album art is just sensational.
  16. James
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    No other artist has been so vivid in thier carreer that has lasted almost 3 decades. Great music. Great videos.
  17. PhilipA
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the strongest 'best ofs' that has ever been released.
  18. johnw.
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Queen of pop.
  19. LeticiaS.
    Oct 8, 2009
    10
    Why buy it? Because this is history baby!
  20. AloudSound
    May 3, 2012
    9
    Now "Celebration" is something to celebrate for. The Queen of Pop brings her first compilation since 2001, which is full of brilliant hits including "Like a Virgin", "Into The Groove", "Like a Prayer", "Ray of Light" and "Hung Up". The album is a full-set length with most of Madonna's number #1 hits worldwide, and although some tracks which are satisfactory to some people are not featuredNow "Celebration" is something to celebrate for. The Queen of Pop brings her first compilation since 2001, which is full of brilliant hits including "Like a Virgin", "Into The Groove", "Like a Prayer", "Ray of Light" and "Hung Up". The album is a full-set length with most of Madonna's number #1 hits worldwide, and although some tracks which are satisfactory to some people are not featured on it (Including "American Pie", "I'll Remember", "Rain"), the album still manages to bring an awesomeness to it.… Expand
  21. marcmyworks
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    A great compilation from an iconic artist. The only reason I don't give this album a perfect 10 is its exclusion of tracks such as "True Blue", "Jump" and "Give it 2 Me".
  22. iamanicon
    May 29, 2011
    10
    36 reasons why Madonna is one of the greats.
  23. SumitSumbria
    May 14, 2016
    10
    A comprehensive collection of Madonna's best songs. In addition, there are two new tracks - "Revolver" and "Celebration". The new material is equally fantastic. "Celebration" infact was nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best Dance Recording" where she is the most nominated artist.
  24. AjayD
    Oct 4, 2009
    0
    Her Another ill-fated attempt at grabbing some more funds from her "old" fans! I never see the point in these "Greatest Hits collections"...clearly the artists wants that much needed dollar! There are some really nice collections with bonus tracks/extras and this isn't one of them! She needs to retire and get the F**K off the Pop wagon!
  25. JeremyS.
    Oct 5, 2009
    1
    Madonna should be ashamed of herself. Selling the same things over and over and over. Pass.
  26. asdsd
    Oct 16, 2009
    0
    Someone kill this money grabbing wh*re! She is a grandma and yet she can't seem to retire her self from producing shit*y pop music! Leave it to other artists like kylie and britney. F**k this old B*t***!!!
  27. JohnO
    Oct 7, 2009
    3
    She could have worked it better with those new tracks, they're boring!
  28. dang
    Oct 18, 2009
    5
    I sit firmly on the fence with this one. Madonna truly is a gifted singer and songwriter but I just don't understand her or the record company. Sure, they both want to cash in on her final release for Warner Brothers. No problem with that, but why repeat a whole load of songs already found on Immaculate collection, GHV2 and Something to remember. There is a wealth of material that I sit firmly on the fence with this one. Madonna truly is a gifted singer and songwriter but I just don't understand her or the record company. Sure, they both want to cash in on her final release for Warner Brothers. No problem with that, but why repeat a whole load of songs already found on Immaculate collection, GHV2 and Something to remember. There is a wealth of material that could have gone onto the final 'Best Of'. A wasted opportunity. What a pity.… Expand
  29. tAmorim
    Oct 4, 2009
    0
    Piece of crap.
  30. HankA.
    Oct 4, 2009
    0
    A waste of time and money. Very Poor.
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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. AllMusic
    90
    The collection does a fine job of living up to the title--it's certainly a celebration of Madonna's career and includes some of the most celebratory and thrilling pop music ever created.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Superfans may well die happy with this much concentrated Madge-estry: 36 tracks covering nearly every phase of her 25-year career. It all holds up surprisingly well.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    It's a dizzying, nonchronological spin through the Madonna years, years it makes you feel lucky to be living through.
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