Guest Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://thequietus.com/articles/17298-madonna-m-track-by-track-review Now this is a review, yes! all the critics love Body Shop - yas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://thequietus.com/articles/17298-madonna-m-track-by-track-review Now this is a review, yes! They don't rate albums? Dont have time to read it now. Is it a 4/5 review? I'm interested because that review counts toward Metacritic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They don't rate albums? Dont have time to read it now. Is it a 4/5 review? I'm interested because that review counts toward Metacritic. I was just going to ask the same thing. How does metacritic score an album with no rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was just going to ask the same thing. How does metacritic score an album with no rating? They estimate it (which is kinda dumb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coadf Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The Quietus on Ghosttown: Canadian producer Billboard lays out a desolate sonic landscape of single organ chords and dusty beats for this you-and-me-against-the-world ballad. M's voice is crisp and unfettered, save for the occasional auto-tuned trill that gives this the edge of an apocalyptic cri de coeur. 40 seconds in and a teasing, distortion filled pause can mean only one thing – a massive chorus about to drop - and this one does with a half time, heart thumping beat and repetitive round. You could imagine Rhianna or Lady Gaga singing the same chorus, but M, despite being a weaker singer, licks it in the emotional truth stakes, particularly on this more melancholy end of the spectrum. Singing with a tremulous tonality, her voice hangs in uncluttered space, the lyrics positioning her as the dark-glowing, guiding light. A brilliant, desperate and rousing anthem. Are they serious? A shit fourfive seconds could only dream recording a song like Ghosttown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The Quietus on Ghosttown: Canadian producer Billboard lays out a desolate sonic landscape of single organ chords and dusty beats for this you-and-me-against-the-world ballad. M's voice is crisp and unfettered, save for the occasional auto-tuned trill that gives this the edge of an apocalyptic cri de coeur. 40 seconds in and a teasing, distortion filled pause can mean only one thing – a massive chorus about to drop - and this one does with a half time, heart thumping beat and repetitive round. You could imagine Rhianna or Lady Gaga singing the same chorus, but M, despite being a weaker singer, licks it in the emotional truth stakes, particularly on this more melancholy end of the spectrum. Singing with a tremulous tonality, her voice hangs in uncluttered space, the lyrics positioning her as the dark-glowing, guiding light. A brilliant, desperate and rousing anthem. Are they serious? A shit fourfive seconds could only dream recording a song like Ghosttown. Rihtarda's annoying voice? Gargole's even more annoying voice? who wrote this crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The Quietus on Ghosttown: Canadian producer Billboard lays out a desolate sonic landscape of single organ chords and dusty beats for this you-and-me-against-the-world ballad. M's voice is crisp and unfettered, save for the occasional auto-tuned trill that gives this the edge of an apocalyptic cri de coeur. 40 seconds in and a teasing, distortion filled pause can mean only one thing a massive chorus about to drop - and this one does with a half time, heart thumping beat and repetitive round. You could imagine Rhianna or Lady Gaga singing the same chorus, but M, despite being a weaker singer, licks it in the emotional truth stakes, particularly on this more melancholy end of the spectrum. Singing with a tremulous tonality, her voice hangs in uncluttered space, the lyrics positioning her as the dark-glowing, guiding light. A brilliant, desperate and rousing anthem. Are they serious? A shit fourfive seconds could only dream recording a song like Ghosttown. I know. And this is a highly complimentary review that praises Madonna's singing multiple times. But it seems that critics simply CANNOT get through a review without at least once mentioning that M is not as good of a singer as (fill in blank), when she's actually a better singer than just about every one of them. This is one way they have been brainwashed for three decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimtoshore Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://thequietus.com/articles/17298-madonna-m-track-by-track-review Now this is a review, yes! Really interesting read! Great review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 So what would you say: is the quietus review 3/5, 3,5/5, 4/5 or higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sounds like a 4/5 to me but metacritic is shady sometimes so you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wunderkind Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I know. And this is a highly complimentary review that praises Madonna's singing multiple times. But it seems that critics simply CANNOT get through a review without at least once mentioning that M is not as good of a singer as (fill in blank), when she's actually a better singer than just about every one of them. This is one way they have been brainwashed for three decades. This! And Rihanna a better singer? I nearly wet myself laughing. Rihanna has the vocal abilities of a chipmunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ok guys I know that particular statement was shady as hell but can we at least appreciate the overall positive feedback of that review? Let's not indulge ourselves into negativity for another 7 pages even with a great review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ok guys I know that particular statement was shady as hell but can we at least appreciate the overall positive feedback of that review? Let's not indulge ourselves into negativity for another 7 pages even with a great review You are right. As annoying as that one piece of shade is, this review is VERY positive, and you can tell the woman is a Madonna fan. And she does compliment her vocals a few times. She also basically says that Rihanna and Gaga could not sell Ghosttown as emotionally as Madonna does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 That review is VERY positive, I think every song was praised. I would say it would score at least a 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david86 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 http://thequietus.com/articles/17298-madonna-m-track-by-track-review Now this is a review, yes! great read! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimtoshore Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 So what would you say: is the quietus review 3/5, 3,5/5, 4/5 or higher? it clearly reads like a 4/5 or better to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luizotaviobarros Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 it clearly reads like a 4/5 or better to me Yeah. No mention of an upbeat Wash All Over Me, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Madomination Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I know. And this is a highly complimentary review that praises Madonna's singing multiple times. But it seems that critics simply CANNOT get through a review without at least once mentioning that M is not as good of a singer as (fill in blank), when she's actually a better singer than just about every one of them. This is one way they have been brainwashed for three decades. To most of these people, being a "good singer" meant screaming at the top of your lungs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 5 stars http://www.entertainment-focus.com/music-review/madonna-living-for-love-single-review edit: oh it's just for the single, living for love. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejr. Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Rolling Stone Review 3.5/5 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/madonna-rebel-heart-20150225 same for MDNA..i was hoping for a 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesky Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 same for MDNA..i was hoping for a 4. Some of these reviews have comments that just don't compute. Nas's rap on VVV doesn't elevate the song!?! In what universe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What astounds me about Rolling Stone have hard candy 4 stars the same as Ray Of Light!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Also it appears the reviews will fall into two categories. Ones that love it and ones that really enjoy it but SEX and Holy Water are missteps However it's looking positive so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaveASit Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ray of Light has 4.5 stars, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HavenHigh Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Critics really hate S.E.X., can't recall a Madonna song that was so universally trashed by them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My bad Ray of Light was 4.5, I think I was still shocked by Hard Candy getting 4. However I seem to remember it was very positively reviewed in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesky Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ray of Light has 4.5 stars, though It got four stars originally. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/ray-of-light-19980402 Some albums go up magically by a star or a half-star if the album ends up being successful or becomes respected over time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HavenHigh Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ray of Light has 4.5 stars, though Both Ray Of Light & Music got 4 stars from Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/ray-of-light-19980402 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/music-20001012 The Ray Of Light review is a bit critical though, that the album is too slow compared to her 1980s stuff etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My bad Ray of Light was 4.5, I think I was still shocked by Hard Candy getting 4. However I seem to remember it was very positively reviewed in America That's the thing. She ALWAYS gets some positive reviews. She's never had a panned album. Look on Metacritic, there are a few positives for AL in spite of its overall score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loowee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The average score on metacritic so far is 66 which is okay for a pop record The Quietus' track by track reviews don't count for metacritic which sucks 'cause it sounds like an 85 to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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