Msig Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 We knew Jim Farber would be positive, and this counts for metacritic Spoilers including new pic! http://m.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/rebel-heart-review-madonna-latest-intensely-personal-article-1.2131124 I really like the last part of the review: As a lyricist, Madonna has always had trouble making her personal songs universal. On the other hand, her persona has such cultural resonance at this point, it has become part of all pop fans. Her name is a metaphor for strength and endurance. That makes her potent enough to admit where she’s weak in “Joan Of Arc.” Here, she says that each critique drives her to private tears. In “Wash All Over Me,” she ponders either running from, or accepting the end of, her career. It’s hard to imagine Madonna expressing things like this before, let alone making them ring true. That’s “Rebel Heart’s” peak feature: It presents a 56-year-old woman who, in the best possible sense, sounds her age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 so whats the rating for Nydailynews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 They didnt give a score, so it wont count for Metacritic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 They didnt give a score, so it wont count for Metacritic when they don't give a score metacritic makes a guess from the review. if nydailynews is one they allow then it'll count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 They didnt give a score, so it wont count for MetacriticMetacritic estimates scores for unrated reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 But ny daily news has a score system, out of five stars. Its the same case of the Billboard review of MDNA. They gave a glorious review, without a score, Metacritic did nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 can we request the reviewer to give out a score then lol? Since he's also a stan I suppose that he wants her to have a higher metascore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Lol, probably he doesnt give a shit for metacritc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 well if you don't try nothing happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ciccone Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I just emailed Jim Farber asking if he could add a rating for the sake of Metacritc... Lol Maybe if others emailed him too, he might be more encouraged to do it! It sucks that 2 great reviews (this and The Quietus track-by-track) won't be counted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Metacritic is so shady, lol. On their FAQ, there is a question asking if they could explain their review system. The answer is: Absolutely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I tweeted him too... it's good that a few people kindly asked, not too many, just a few. he may consider it now since he apparently loves her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msig Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 So far, Rebel Heart is Madonna's highest scoring studio album on Metacritic since COADF.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 you see? it helps to ask For some reason, the rating does not yet appear on line, but it will soon. It's in the print version. I gave it 4 Stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Yes another 80. I hope Rebel Heart ends up with a 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I find most of the sexual songs more comical/political than overtly sexual and I LOVE THEM. If you "get" Madonna you will get these songs. Otherwise... well, we know her opinion on literalists, so... Yeah. Fxactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 you see? it helps to ask For some reason, the rating does not yet appear on line, but it will soon. It's in the print version. I gave it 4 Stars. Oh, amazing news. Thanks for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonoka Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 We can still expect plenty of positive reviews, no? Or have the reviews from the more "Madonna-friendly" newspapers already come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ciccone Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I got this email response too! Thanks for writing in – and for reading in the first place. The rating is in the print version (in two places!) and will soon appear on line as well. It’s 4 stars. Thanks for asking, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think the emphasis on star ratings is unfortunate. Yes, it's frustrating that a seemingly positive review only has 3/5 stars, but it's totally subjective/arbitrary. It's silly sites like Metacritic (and obsessed fans like little monsters) that put so much importance on the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The ratings have been between 3/5 and 4/5. If that trend continues (and I believe it will) it will have 70+/100 metascore. I can't see any review giving it less than 3 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 you see? it helps to ask For some reason, the rating does not yet appear on line, but it will soon. It's in the print version. I gave it 4 Stars. Thanks for getting us the scoop Nikki, you rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qans1990 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I just emailed Jim Farber asking if he could add a rating for the sake of Metacritc... Lol Maybe if others emailed him too, he might be more encouraged to do it! It sucks that 2 great reviews (this and The Quietus track-by-track) won't be counted.... Since Jim Farber responded, would it help doing the same with the Quietus reviewer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Since Jim Farber responded, would it help doing the same with the Quietus reviewer? Track By Track reviews on Quietus are usually not rated. We might get an official review later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Track By Track reviews on Quietus are usually not rated. We might get an official review later. oh, I hope it's the same person then reviewing the album.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Madonna just jumped from 67 to 69 on meta with the addition of NY Daily News review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think the emphasis on star ratings is unfortunate. Yes, it's frustrating that a seemingly positive review only has 3/5 stars, but it's totally subjective/arbitrary. It's silly sites like Metacritic (and obsessed fans like little monsters) that put so much importance on the numbers. yeah lets be monsters and change the system to accommodate a fat, bloated, chinless bitch. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glindathegood Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think the emphasis on star ratings is unfortunate. Yes, it's frustrating that a seemingly positive review only has 3/5 stars, but it's totally subjective/arbitrary. It's silly sites like Metacritic (and obsessed fans like little monsters) that put so much importance on the numbers. Perhaps they should just do the reviews like that movie site, I think it's called Rotten Tomatoes, where they just classify them as positive or negative or mixed and not trying to put an actual number on them. I think it's worthwhile to categorize reviews and see if they are generally positive or negative. It's nice to have a site that has all the reviews so you don't have to search for them individually, not just for Madonna but for other artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camacho Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We knew Jim Farber would be positive, and this counts for metacritic Spoilers including new pic! http://m.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/rebel-heart-review-madonna-latest-intensely-personal-article-1.2131124 Great review! I saw it in today's paper. Is it scanned online anywhere? If not, I'll scan it for you guys. I've been reading his reviews since the Erotica era. He's written MANY reviews in the NY Daily News over the years for her albums, singles, and even music videos. He's the one reviewer I really look forward to reading from for every musical release of hers. He's stanish but can be critical too. He really gets her and her art. I remember he gave the Girlie Show an amazing review. That Girlie Show review is not online anywhere that I know of, but one of these days I'll go to the library and get it from microfilm and post if for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I can't figure out how to post links, but USA today gives it 3.5 out of 4 stars. That would be almost 90, I think. Are they counted in metacritic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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