Madame X
by Madonna
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  1. rotcehector
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Only Madonna can record such a brilliant album into the fourth decade of her career.
  2. RachIII
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    One has to admire that after 14 studio albums and unprecedented success throughout her entire career, Madonna still refuses to rest on her laurels! Madame X is brilliant, breathtaking and ballsy!!! Favourite tracks (currently) are Killers Who Are Partying, Extreme Occident and of course God Control.
    10/10
  3. Darioefrain
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    Another reinvention album with inspirations from the past and completely new sounds
  4. YoJavierVos
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    No te quedes con la primera impresión... escúchalo y te apasionará!! dont stop at the first impression ... listen the album and you will be passionate
  5. JauAndrade
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    O álbum mais inovador e surpreendente da carreira de Madonna, o período que está passando em Lisboa/Portugal foi revigorante.
  6. Sanntty
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Madame X is masterpiece .God Control,I don’t Seach I Find,Crazy and Dark Ballet are a journey through many cultures.Album of the year
  7. MrIPadovan
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Madame X consegue se transformar a cada segundo de cada música. Conseguimos ouvir Flash’s do passado e de repente algo que nunca ouvimos antes nos surpreende, renovando, como sempre o prazer de apreciar a rainha do pop. Uma verdadeira experiência musical a cada faixa.
  8. Rio78
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Madonna sabe se reinventar como ninguém.
    Um disco a frente de seu tempo mas com um olhar dedicado e atento ao passado. A Rainha está de volta.
  9. BadBebe
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Una increíble obra de la música, no diré pop porque este álbum engloba varios géneros, es versátil y muy disfrutable.
  10. Emmabuisan
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think is her best work since American Life. Such an experimental album, so brilliant, sound so different and so fresh. Pure genius. God Control, Dark Ballet, Extreme Occident, Crazy, Medellin, y love the whole album. Thank you Madonna for making such beautiful music.… Expand
  11. Creador4
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Almost a world music album, cohesive, surprising and wildly fun, great album, the best is on the no singles, God Control, Killers, Batuka, Extreme, I don't search, Looking for mercy, amazing material, and have guilty pleasures like Faz Gostoso and **** Im Loca to clean the floor with your ass dancing
  12. lauraschwartz
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing album! Madonna is so creative and gave to us a pop album in a very good quality that no other pop artist can do. We listen to so many similar pop songs nowadays, but Madonna does what nobody can do: she puts art and creative on her music. One of her best 3 album for sure!!
  13. Rebelgirl
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. that another artist could leave his comfort zone and make a record singing in Spanish, Portuguese, .. only her! Madonna
    get to be number one in 60 countries, number one on Billboard uses 200 etc.
    Queen!    … Expand
  14. espinolamario
    Jun 29, 2019
    9
    Not an album for the mainstream market, as its best jewels are its most musically ambitious and lirically irreverent pieces.
  15. UlysseLr
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. A world class album, multicultural trip. You will travel by listening to this. Compared to previous Madonna albums this one will make you feel something, it will make you think about you, the others, the world, the universe. There is a strong story behind it. You can feel it. At the start I did not enjoy it at all... But then suddenly it took me by surprise.This album is a masterpiece. A world class album, multicultural trip. You will travel by listening to this. Compared to previous Madonna albums this one will make you feel something, it will make you think about you, the others, the world, the universe. There is a strong story behind it. You can feel it. At the start I did not enjoy it at all... But then suddenly it took me by surprise. There is a true paradox in each song and you have to listen carefully : the lyrics, the music, the choir, her voice and how she plays with it, everything is here on purpose. These lyrics are also amazing, with a political dimension. Again, she is showing to every pop star on this planet what their role should be, what is the essence of music : convey powerful emotions and messages. It's not a commercial album, you cant expect a lot of sales from it and it won't be played on the radios... But travel through the years and stay as a true work of art. Madonna is on her throne and far above anybody else.… Expand
  16. digon7
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MADAME X is a masterpiece, bizarre and brilliant!
    Best tracks:
    God Control
    Craze
    Looking For Mercy
    Come Alive
    Crave    … Expand
  17. Visiqueira
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores cds dos últimos tempos, melhor que muito cd das novas divas pop. Theres only one Queen and thats Madonna
  18. CrazyAndy
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    A complete masterpiece for any taste. A spark of light in the darkest age of music. Proof that there is still hope for modern music, only if radio stations would put age aside and start promoting real music instead of the cheap un-inspired pop c-rap that they play 24/7. Madonna is still a lyrics genius that can blend modern rhythms with great classic composures and melodies, and her voiceA complete masterpiece for any taste. A spark of light in the darkest age of music. Proof that there is still hope for modern music, only if radio stations would put age aside and start promoting real music instead of the cheap un-inspired pop c-rap that they play 24/7. Madonna is still a lyrics genius that can blend modern rhythms with great classic composures and melodies, and her voice can still reach my soul.… Expand
  19. Rhidalgoh
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album maravilhoso, alternativo, experimental, futurista, onde une elementos globais e evidencia a qualidade musical em busca de iluminar a escuridão.… Expand
  20. Agustinp
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    Es un gran album que merece muchísimas ventas de las que tiene. El album más conceptual de Madonna hasta el momento con mensaje Político Y social
  21. frootonator
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    She screwed up several times during past decade but now... she speaks her mind at least. Never the same. Original and brave album as close to art as Like a Prayer.
  22. DaniloHD
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    Álbum com mensagens fortes, multicultural pois traz diversos ritmos. Essa é uma das mais poderosas obras de Madonna!
  23. Titto
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Madonna absorve sons da cultura portuguesa, brasileira e latina e os devolve com a sua impecável marca de qualidade e elegância.
  24. m83alexis73
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    I had to give this album a few listens to make up my mind. There are strange oddities in here that made me think about the score: Medellin is a headscratcher of a lead single, and Dark Ballet - a bit too experimental for my taste. But I still admire the creative force in both tracks. There are also oddities that do work, like God Control and Batuka. Then there are some lyrical moments thatI had to give this album a few listens to make up my mind. There are strange oddities in here that made me think about the score: Medellin is a headscratcher of a lead single, and Dark Ballet - a bit too experimental for my taste. But I still admire the creative force in both tracks. There are also oddities that do work, like God Control and Batuka. Then there are some lyrical moments that make me frown - especially in Extreme Occident and Killers Who Are Partying - but I can't deny the gorgeous melodies and instrumentation. And then there are a bunch of songs that are Madonna's best tracks in 20 years : I Don't Search I find, Crazy, Crave, Faz Gostoso are perfect pop tracks that deserve massive airplay. Because of this and the fact that it feels like a spontaneous intuitive record in an era of formulaic pop, and because it she is ahead of trends for the first time since 2000's Music - I have to give this a 10. Well done.… Expand
  25. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Альбом с идеей, концепцией, выполнен очень хорошо. Определенно лучший ее альбом 10х годов.
  26. Santig18
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    El mejor álbum del año.
  27. JacqueM
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The most experimental and adventurous album and the best of album of a decade. Madonna once again proves why she is the greatest solo artist of all time.
  28. russherre11
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Un excelente album, sin duda Madonna sigue experimentando con nuevos sonidos mientras que otras cantantes se van a lo seguro. Recomendadisimo.
  29. lapinmusic
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A for sure foray into the future, with help and insight from the past and present. It can be emotionally cold and chilling at times through the use of the various vocal effects, but when you do feel that way, it's definitely not unintentional. Madame X is like a trip inside an addicted society, it has highs, lows, recovery, and solutions. You will encounter a lot of unexpected, and to sayA for sure foray into the future, with help and insight from the past and present. It can be emotionally cold and chilling at times through the use of the various vocal effects, but when you do feel that way, it's definitely not unintentional. Madame X is like a trip inside an addicted society, it has highs, lows, recovery, and solutions. You will encounter a lot of unexpected, and to say the least unconventional musical arrangements within the album. As a personal note, my favorite work typically lies within the remix eps of the singles released after the album, and with Medellin, I Rise, and the soon to be released Crave remix Ep, I'm going be dancing, crying, and inspired for quite some time.… Expand
  30. pinksky
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  31. musicsauthority
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    After 2 months of listening to Madame X on repeat, I felt obliged to create a Metacritic account to proclaim what a great album this is! Many people (as we can see by the stupid critics' reviews) will not get it, but it is frankly speaking, a masterpiece! This is art in the purest sense. It's profound and transcendental. If you listen to the album from beginning to end, you willAfter 2 months of listening to Madame X on repeat, I felt obliged to create a Metacritic account to proclaim what a great album this is! Many people (as we can see by the stupid critics' reviews) will not get it, but it is frankly speaking, a masterpiece! This is art in the purest sense. It's profound and transcendental. If you listen to the album from beginning to end, you will understand! I admit I did not care for the promotional singles or roll out of this album at all; I was expecting the worst. But when I stayed up till midnight and God Control started playing, I knew I was in for a ride! The album just kept getting better and better! It's one of her best albums ever and I wish it would get the recognition it deserves! Yes, some of the lyrics are clunky but the message and the mood of the album is incredible! It's like nothing out there! If you're looking for something new, you must give Madame X a taste. In a world of Top 40 factory-made singles, Madonna has really done us all a huge favor here gifting us this treat! I love you, Madonna!… Expand
  32. crisismattie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Madonna is a Queen. She only paved the way for many other artists to be able to do what they do now. And Madame X is amazing. But it, stream it, love it.
  33. mdmamolly
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great album that shows creative growth, lyrical genius, and the fact that she has been a pop artist for over 4 decades.
    The songs are varying in style and lyrics, and dare I say story?!
    Great mix of Spanish, English and catchy beats. Something for everyone, and something that production wise seems like an improvement of her last, Rebel Heart, while still carrying on this different new    Great album that shows creative growth, lyrical genius, and the fact that she has been a pop artist for over 4 decades.
    The songs are varying in style and lyrics, and dare I say story?!
    Great mix of Spanish, English and catchy beats. Something for everyone, and something that production wise seems like an improvement of her last, Rebel Heart, while still carrying on this different new style she picked up after leaving her last record deal with MDNA
    10/10    … Expand
  34. grechen
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Madonna's creativity peaked again after releasing unoriginal and boring albums such has MDNA and Hard Candy.
  35. Bhatta27
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A great trip down the experimental music lane. It will make you travel in different parts of the world.
    Amazing !
  36. Monszon
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    One of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are someOne of her Best récords of all her carrer, all the textures between each songs are good. This is an amazing experimental pop álbum, with the mix of latín reggaeton and Madonna's pop in Medellín and **** I'm loca, she played the game singing funk music and mixing africa rhythms with pop and trap, but the only thing that I haré is her abuse of autotune in many songs, but there are some songs that contains valuable vocal content as well, in 2019 nobody writes about global problems, only Madonna and her team did it, and they did it so right, she's a queen, this is like a mix of the experimentalism of Ray of light, the lyrics of American life and the style of rebel heart. DEFINETLY ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS IN 2019… Expand
  37. Wintersteban
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Madonna es como una caja inagotable de talento y comprometida por dar lo mejor de sí en cada album,experimentando pero sin perder su esencia.
  38. Marcoadriano
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great return to form for the undisputable queen of pop who reinvents herself again while fighting ageism at the same time.… Expand
  39. rUrcte96
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    It is great album and something different from Madonna.I love her duets with Maluma,Quavo and Swae Lee.
  40. Ricardobv9
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Madame X de Madonna es un Album que mezcla varios géneros con la esencia Pop, es un Álbum que te hará viajar por distintos géneros e idiomas, Madonna quiso mostrar la música del mundo en su Álbum pero no estuvo del todo logrado, aunque es un buen Álbum el objetivo no estuvo 100% logrado.
  41. ThatsMeLukas
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Experimental music is something that appears more and more nowadays. This is one of experimental masterpieces by a mainstream singer. As typical for Madonna, her style and image changes all the time, and this is one of very brave and really interesting changes.
  42. Ahlisurga
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can’t find another album like Madame X. From track number one untill the last track it was powerful also solid for to execute the story behind every songs combine with her music.… Expand
  43. fabsrocha
    Jun 10, 2022
    6
    It's easily her best album since Hard Candy. Although the lead single wasn’t good enough, most of the album brings some great compositions and catchy songs, like Madonna always did. So glad to see that she is back after two forgettable albums.
  44. Oswald329
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Mantenerse en la industria es difícil, un claro ejemplo es Madonna, que ha recurrido a artistas que están siendo "moda" actualmente, consideró que ha perdido parte de su toque personal... Fue un álbum difícil de escuchar en algún momento...
  45. godzilax
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    If Madonna calls herself 'Queen', no one can ever deny. How can a musican still produce such an excellent work and reach great achievement.
  46. Mark_zero200619
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This album is very different for Madonna. She experimented with R&B, african influences and alot of Portugese. At first listen, it sounds weird, you won’t be used to it, but after time, it starts getting sense. She really experimented with tracks like Dark ballet, Batuka and God control. The album has political songs aswell, it discuss important Issues like gun control, ageism, humanThis album is very different for Madonna. She experimented with R&B, african influences and alot of Portugese. At first listen, it sounds weird, you won’t be used to it, but after time, it starts getting sense. She really experimented with tracks like Dark ballet, Batuka and God control. The album has political songs aswell, it discuss important Issues like gun control, ageism, human rights etc. She goes back in time with “I don’t search, I find” and she ends with beatiful “I rise”. It’s definetly not an album for everyone, but it’s masterpiece and will get recognition it deserves sooner or later.… Expand
  47. AbnerJP
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte contemporáneas, el mundo no estaba listo para esta esta explosión de ritmos variados y frescos, no se podria esperar menos de la reina del pop
  48. Thiagohbf
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Madonna like we’ve never seen. The album brings the vibe of Latin music, Brazilian funk, whit a unique beat.
  49. jcalves93
    May 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the biggest and most meanful album of all the time! This is not just for fun,this is for thinking! And the songs are great musically..The album is about breaking the boundries of social life,pop and art!!… Expand
  50. MarcoDavila
    May 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es bueno, novedoso y con ritmos que casi no se escuchan. Me extrañó que este álbum no hubiera estado nominado en los Grammy.
  51. Willtacritic
    May 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A true Madonna's music masterpiece. For the old fans and the newest to come...… Expand
  52. verocuda
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Complete perfection! This album is totally different to everything Madonna has ever done, and it pays!
  53. Leod
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Maravilhosa se reinventar a cada década e trás o que tem de mais magnífico no pop
  54. ManuellCarcamo
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum desde Confessions. No me esperaba tanto de este álbum. Sin duda se lucio.
  55. HugoNS
    May 29, 2020
    10
    I love how experimental she still is. Madonna is the definition of ARTIST. She knows no boundaries and that is what attracts me to her work every time
  56. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    It's hard to describe Madame X, but if I had to I'd say just one word - Bizarre
  57. Sparr126
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Bizarre yet amazing,with everything that's going on in the world Madonna's message about gun control,violence,injustice and self empowerment resonate louder than ever!It's Must listen in Madonna discography
  58. Lemonhive
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Album definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or biggerAlbum definitely not a radio-friendly body of work and for biggest Madonna's fans, but among her best albums. Experimental, latino mixed with trap and pop gave an unbelievable production. Batuka, God Control, I Rise or I Don't Search I Find are the few from this Magnum Opus. What makes this album so exhilarating and ear-friendly - its messages. Each of the songs brings smaller or bigger message. Excluding my least favourite track - Medellin - album is a pure masterpiece. Another example why Madonna is not only the "Queen of Pop", but Queen of Reinvention as well… Expand
  59. CriticoP3
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    Una gran mayoría de fans ha venido esperando con ansias el nuevo trabajo de Madonna que prometía traernos de vuelta una suave brisa de aquellos tiempos donde ella dominada cada aspecto de la industria con varias transformaciones y revoluciones musicales. Sin embargo, ese tiempo ha quedado atrás y Madame X no parece estar a la altura de las expectativas después de todo. Madame x abre conUna gran mayoría de fans ha venido esperando con ansias el nuevo trabajo de Madonna que prometía traernos de vuelta una suave brisa de aquellos tiempos donde ella dominada cada aspecto de la industria con varias transformaciones y revoluciones musicales. Sin embargo, ese tiempo ha quedado atrás y Madame X no parece estar a la altura de las expectativas después de todo. Madame x abre con Medellin como primer track. Y es la cosa peor regurgitada del reguetón refrito, no hay como salvarlo. Una canción midtempo que no va hacia ningún lado. Maluma agrega unas rimas sin gracia e insípidas con autotune que bien podrían usarse en cualquiera de sus canciones genéricas. La única parte rescatable es el puente hacia el coro, donde parece tomar algo de fuerza pero que se va en picada a penas termina, mientras Madonna marca el tempo innecesariamente durante toda la canción. Algo similar sucede con la lamentable **** I’m Loca, otra producción plana sin rumbo y revuelta con Madonna hablando en “español” con base de bass y sintetizadores estándar con la típica rítmica de reguetón ordinaria. Juntas son las menos memorables y hasta abomínales dentro de Madame X, una oportunidad única para crear algo único y vanguardista a lo Madonna o al menos decente, pero usada en una producción genérica de pseudo reguetón-pop.

    En Dark Ballet, Madame X se va a otro extremo e implementa algo de experimentación divida en dos partes. La primera con Madonna acompañada de una pista trap recitando un semi “rap”, y la otra con un piano colorido evocando un Valls; que nos cuestiona qué dirección está tomando el álbum o si hemos puesto por accidente el modo aleatorio. En God Control, nos recuera más bien a Daft Punk a mitad de la canción. Una producción sólida y entretenida. Se siente la esencia disco y la suavidad enriquecedora del bajo a lo largo de la pieza, pero concluye con una especie de coro que va poseyendo la canción mientras Madonna nos ordena que despertemos una y otra vez. Mientras en I don’t Search I Find, con un ritmo disco ochentero, nos remonta a una hibrida combinación entre Vogue y Cofessions On The Dancefloor en el mismo plato. Crave resulta solida en comparación del resto, es Madonna buscando una balada contemporánea desgarradora que sí funciona de acorde en el álbum. Looking For Mercy una pieza con arreglos sinfónicos es plana de inicio a fin, es el antepenúltimo track antes de pedir piedad para terminar con I Rise. Hemos visto por años la tendencia de Madonna de “copiar y pegar” cualquier sea el sonido de moda a la vez que se lo apropia y le da su toque personal revolucionario. No obstante, Madame no sería el caso. Tenemos a una leyenda algo cansada que se inclina más por lo experimental pero sin querer dejar de ser mainstream. No posee cohesión y las letras son todo menos “politizadas”. Madame X contiene muchas influencias de culturas e idiomas, pero simplemente no termina de encajar en el repertorio de Madonna. Es como la tía ya algo grande que se topa con tik tok, empieza a hacer videos y trata de amoldarse. Y aunque sabemos que no es tan agradable de ver, solo le decimos que se ve cool para no herir sus sentimientos.

    PUNTAJE: 43/100
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  60. JuanGamboa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Un album con sonidos nuevos para la musica pop y las colaboraciones algo fresco para una artista con tantos años en la industria
  61. LuisMontoya
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I love every song in it, every song is unique you can feel her voice and her feelings I'm songs like crazy, crave and God control, but most of all In looking for mercy and I rise that one is a love letter for the LGBT community, and I just love it, I want more of her music, the only queen of pop.

    Medellín, **** i'm loca an faz costoso are fire!
  62. rodrigosprofile
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's bold, experimental and different from everything else Madonna had release.
  63. jorbet
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Just a beautiful masterpiece last Madonna's 14th album..... The way she undress her soul and political thoughs, remains me albums as "Like a Prayer" or "American Life"!
    Truly gems included on it are "God Control", "I Rise" or "Crave"....
  64. jnthla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Madonna, for continuing to work tirelessly. Madame X was not made for the charts, much less for specialized critics. Only those who will be pleased with another work by the only Queen are those who know all about her vast and great career. Yeah!
  65. elliotwarhol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incrível como essa mulher consegue sempre se reinventar, álbum lindo, com uma mensagem extremamente necessária
  66. DanielVargas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, un álbum conceptual perfectamente hecho, ella muestra una vez más su capacidad para reinventarse.
  67. Like_a_Venus
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Entendo a critca de ter varias sonoridades no album mas n acho que isso o torna ruim, é um dos melhores albuns que ela já fez.
  68. Waltinho45
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album perfeito, madonna sempre preocupada em inovar fez algo que nunca havia feito na carreira… Expand
  69. DaveWarren
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    For any reasons Madonna is the queen of the Pop Music. Madame X is a very weird album, it's good but someone took bad desicions with the singles and music videos. Madonna show us how can be the perfect storm even when there are some much Pop Stars who take the cover of the digital media. Is not my favorite album but it's Okay.
  70. el_tinto
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Madonna has never been so experimental since the American Life era. Excellent album!
  71. Rumentino
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Disregarding the main single with Maluma (which I find crappy) the rest of the album is exceptional... Madonna delivers one of the most underrated albums of the year... She did show why she is the queen of reinvention... the album is a must listen
  72. zevyctrl
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o madame x foi o melhor álbum da madonna lançado nessa última década, as referências latinas e a forma como ela colocou o português nas músicas deu uma personalidade a mais pro álbum… Expand
  73. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    Arte experimental. Madonna siempre encontrando su mejor lado, reinventándose como siempre. Merece más aprecio por eso. Sus canciones son buenas, algunas más buenas que otras pero eso no quita el esfuerzo y el talento que tiene al componer y cantarlas con emoción.
  74. Volta1999
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Madame X sees Madonna go back to experimental music, such a blend that not everyone can understand!
  75. Tonylee
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Strong lyrics, incredible visuals, experimental and deliciously artistic sound. Extreme Occident, Looking for Mercy, God Control, Batuka e Killers Who Are Partying are the best tracks, but all the others also have their quality and space. The Queen of pop reinvented herself once more and entered her most experimental work to date.
  76. John-A
    Dec 20, 2020
    0
    Madonna remains the great entrepreneur, playing tough, still making her own (right?) business moves and kudos to her for all that - but ever since "Music", her records are mostly a let down; adding to it the unbearable presence of auto-tune, it is just beyond comprehension how a human ear can ever cope listening to anyone filtering through one such utterly dreadful effect.

    The video    Madonna remains the great entrepreneur, playing tough, still making her own (right?) business moves and kudos to her for all that - but ever since "Music", her records are mostly a let down; adding to it the unbearable presence of auto-tune, it is just beyond comprehension how a human ear can ever cope listening to anyone filtering through one such utterly dreadful effect.

    The video teaser for "Madame X" was promising, but the moment she presented it with "Medellin" any expectations for this album to be something else were gone instantly. File under turbo-folk. Sadly so.    … Expand
  77. BillboardPH
    Dec 9, 2021
    1
    Sorry but this album is just awful. I appreciate Madonna is exploring her new sound by trying adding some flavors on each track. Not bad for her 14th studio album but this ain't it.
  78. JoshMedinna
    Apr 21, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen… Expand
  79. Amruk
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    "Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be"Medellin" is an okay track, with really odd, but quite cool production choices. Chorus could've been longer, because it feels a little bit short. "Dark Ballet" starts really epic, with powerful statements matched by right production. But the second half of the song presents Tchaikovsky's piano ballad with Madonna's distorted vocals - you can get used to it after some time, but it would be really nice to hear the song with that experimental part. Another track is even more experimental with many sections. "God Control" starts with Madonna mummbling, and it continues with church choir transforming into hi-NRG dance track. Maybe with too much auto-tune, but you can really groove to this! And Madonna's delivery is really cool and fitting. "Future" didn't clicked to me at the begining, but now it's one of the album tracks I enjoy the most. Production here is really great.
    "Batuka" didn't click with me for the first listen too, but I started grooving to it with time. However I can say that this song is very flawed, not only it feels inconsistent, but Madonna's vocals are so so bad here. She really should stop using/reduce usage of auto-tune. "Killers Who Are Partying" is a fine composition, usage of Portugese is really nice.
    "Crave" got me immedietly. A trap-pop ballad with really cool vocals slayed by both Madonna and Swae Lee. The lyrics are lovely too. "Crazy" and "Come Alive" are a little bit slower compared to the rest of the album, but faster than "Crave". However both of them contain the kick, and they're nice to listen to. "Crazy" has some Spanish lyrics which always fit Madonna, while "Come Alive" ends nicely with a choir. "Extreme Occident" is really fascinating track which is kinda splitted into two parts. I love how the bridge kicks in!
    Another track that I didn't vibe to at first listen - "Faz Gostoso" - is a nice dance song. However it has one major flaw - Madonna sounds here so ugly...and that kinda festival-y bridge doesn't connect with the rest of the song much and it's kinda out-of-place -- I'm glad it's that short. **** I'm Loca" it's a passable effort. It'd be cool if it's spoken outro didn't exist, it's kinda embarassing. "I Don't Search I Find" is the closest thing on this album to be called an "album filler" with it's disposable nature. However this disco tune is really nice to vibe too. "Looking for Mercy" is really nice retrospective track with lush production. Album closer, "I Rise", is an anthem, production and vocals are here on point, with explosive outro, that's what we need!
    It's really nice offering. Madonna simply serves a role of this kind of experimental artist that doesn't need to have a hits right now, even though "Crave" or "I Rise" could've been easily big with proper promotion and hype. They are also my most favorite tracks of the album, with "Future" and "Extreme Occident". Definitely this record is not for everyone, due to it's artsy, experimental nature - but if you're into that stuff you might really enjoy it.    … Expand
  80. Josuemlvc
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Amazing cohesive album, perhaps wrong lead single. But overall all songs are great. Highlights: God Control, Crazy, Batuka. This album deserves a chance to listen without prejudice. Saddly Madonna is banned from radio play and the album flopped. But listening to it in the Madame X tour was a delight!
  81. Lament93
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    "Madame X" is so much better than her latest efforts. Madonna's latest album is bizarre and interesting. Some choices may seem odd but in the end, everything feels coherent with the theme and her alter-ego's background story. The tour was amazing too and is complementary to this work of art, check it out!
  82. Wayne11
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    A important critique on the world today, discussing religion, self and others. Shining a lite on intolerance and bias. Her best album yet
  83. EdyQ
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The Queen of Music. Love how her creative mind can give us this audible art piece.
  84. KatyPerryIsOver
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    It doesn't look and sound like Madonna. Madonna, what happened to you? So sad!
  85. Arethah
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Boring album full of fillers, overall it doesn’t go anywhere near what we call “ok”.
  86. pedrogermanotta
    Jan 19, 2022
    0
    Un completo flop, música genérica, un intento desesperado por conseguir el agrado de GP, ay me un dos tres Chá Chá Chá
  87. robtrig
    Jun 18, 2022
    5
    Doing something different doesn't always mean it's something that looks good. Madame X is like that for me. It has some glorious moments that refer to a Madonna more Madonna like God Control, I Don't Search I Find, Crave. But moments like Medellín, **** i'm loca, make it tasty, even Batuka in which madonna takes away all the originality of the track to robotize her melody and her voiceDoing something different doesn't always mean it's something that looks good. Madame X is like that for me. It has some glorious moments that refer to a Madonna more Madonna like God Control, I Don't Search I Find, Crave. But moments like Medellín, **** i'm loca, make it tasty, even Batuka in which madonna takes away all the originality of the track to robotize her melody and her voice into something that is not justified
    A different work, but not very interesting to hear again.    … Expand
  88. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Madame X is the record Madonna needed to make. Although she did use Auto-tune that little too much, but, i Like it and it just adds to the album. Songs like God Control and Extreme Occident prove that Madonna can make powerful political statements that should be quotable in today's world. Well Done!

    Best Songs: Batuka, I Don't Search I Find, God Control, Extreme Occident, I Rise,    Madame X is the record Madonna needed to make. Although she did use Auto-tune that little too much, but, i Like it and it just adds to the album. Songs like God Control and Extreme Occident prove that Madonna can make powerful political statements that should be quotable in today's world. Well Done!

    Best Songs: Batuka, I Don't Search I Find, God Control, Extreme Occident, I Rise, Medellin, Come Alive

    Worst Songs: Crazy    … Expand
  89. stefachoo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    A bold audacious pop album only the queen could make. She still has so much to say.
  90. FidelMMX
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Me parece un album muy bueno, es muy inovador y tiene sonidos muy buenos, muy buen album
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2019
    80
    The pace plods on some mid-tempo tracks, but overall this is a personal, politically-charged mix of dark thoughts and good vibes. [Aug 2019, p.88]
  2. The Quietus
    Jun 21, 2019
    40
    Overall, Madonna’s fourteenth album Madame X feels as if Mirwais had mostly completed a decent run-of-the-mill modern pop record, albeit with a cool hotch-potch global feel; hip nods in place to fado, dub and other micro-genres dunked amongst the trap and retro disco. But then just before sign-off, Herself went through the top-lines with a sharpie. ... None of these carefully curated flourishes feel as if they truly live inside the ‘whole’ of this music. Instead it all feels plonked on top of a template.
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  3. Consequence
    Jun 19, 2019
    58
    Madonna has created this music for an audience of one: Herself. Often it works. Sometimes it doesn’t.
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