justinian Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 59 minutes ago, runa said: And according to Kworb, the album is #1 on Itunes in 44 countries, while his album is #1 in 13. He is actually #1 in USA, though. She’s 2 with deluxe and 11 with standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy skeffington Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 https://www.forbes.com/sites/markbeech/2019/06/14/madonnas-madame-x-is-bizarre-and-brilliant-review/#1ec0f00068bb Madonna’s ‘Madame X’ Is Bizarre And Brilliant: Review Madonna’s Madame X is a prime example of an A-list artist who knows she can do what the heck she wants – and boy, she does. Her 14th studio album could just play it safe with the sort of infectious music that has taken dance floors by storm since the 1980s. It doesn’t, though this was implied by the first single, a duet with Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter Maluma. “Medellín” came blasting out with so-fashionable Latin pop. The track pretty much defies you to keep still. You think Luis Fonsi had the market nailed? On the album,, we find Madonna, again with Maluma, doing a Latino workout on “Bitch I’m Loca.” Songs like this are straightforward enough. Madame X is not Madonna playing it safe after four years away. Instead, she takes risks, some of which pay off brilliantly. While it may baffle some and not be so commercially-friendly as some predecessors, Madonna has been here before. Hands up, those who remember American Life in 2003 which mixed the mainstream, even her Bond theme “Die Another Day,” with daring concepts that were perplexing to some and misunderstood by others. Straight after the “Medellín” opener, Madonna kicks into her “strange days” mode with the next two tracks. First, “Dark Ballet” has a six-minute video with images of Joan of Arc. The lyric is incendiary too: “people tell me to shut my mouth, that I might get burned.” Then “God Control” is also six minutes, starting with a languid rap and then breaking into choral backing, strings and lyrics such as “This is your wake-up call/ I’m like your nightmare/ I’m here to start your day… People think that I’m insane/ The only gun is in my brain/ Each new birth, it gives me hope/ That’s why I don’t smoke that dope.” Madonna feels free to add some serious political comment with “Killers Who Are Partying.” We perhaps had inklings that this was going to be a challenging Madonna album, from the time she announced that the Madame X persona was its cornerstone concept. For those who don’t know, Madonna has explained that “Madame X” was a nickname given to her by her dance teacher Martha Graham, who told the 19-year-old Madonna Louise Ciccone: “Every day, you come to school, and I don’t recognize you.” Madonna says that it gives her the chance to be a chameleon: anybody from a mother to a head of state, saint, nun or whore. Albums where stars get weird on us or divert from their normal style can divide the critics: Bob Dylan’s Street-Legal, U2’s Achtung Baby, Radiohead’s Kid A. If anyone is dismissive, the creator can say that they are being ironic and usually win some kudos for trying something different rather than being stuck in the same creative rut. Madonna, at 60, is definitely not stuck in a rut and is always interesting even with the flaws. Anyone who expects her to be making another Like A Virginis both misguided and outdated. This is not a classic album to sit alongside Like A Prayer or Ray Of Light, may not win her many new fans and may not set the charts alight, but that’s not what this is about. At its best Madame X has some moments that rate with her finest, such as the mid-pace, catchy Spanish-guitar tinged “Crave.” She croons “you’re the one I crave, and my cravings get dangerous.” Long may she remain a dangerous lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, boy skeffington said: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markbeech/2019/06/14/madonnas-madame-x-is-bizarre-and-brilliant-review/#1ec0f00068bb Madonna’s ‘Madame X’ Is Bizarre And Brilliant: Review Madonna’s Madame X is a prime example of an A-list artist who knows she can do what the heck she wants – and boy, she does. Her 14th studio album could just play it safe with the sort of infectious music that has taken dance floors by storm since the 1980s. It doesn’t, though this was implied by the first single, a duet with Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter Maluma. “Medellín” came blasting out with so-fashionable Latin pop. The track pretty much defies you to keep still. You think Luis Fonsi had the market nailed? On the album,, we find Madonna, again with Maluma, doing a Latino workout on “Bitch I’m Loca.” Songs like this are straightforward enough. Madame X is not Madonna playing it safe after four years away. Instead, she takes risks, some of which pay off brilliantly. While it may baffle some and not be so commercially-friendly as some predecessors, Madonna has been here before. Hands up, those who remember American Life in 2003 which mixed the mainstream, even her Bond theme “Die Another Day,” with daring concepts that were perplexing to some and misunderstood by others. Straight after the “Medellín” opener, Madonna kicks into her “strange days” mode with the next two tracks. First, “Dark Ballet” has a six-minute video with images of Joan of Arc. The lyric is incendiary too: “people tell me to shut my mouth, that I might get burned.” Then “God Control” is also six minutes, starting with a languid rap and then breaking into choral backing, strings and lyrics such as “This is your wake-up call/ I’m like your nightmare/ I’m here to start your day… People think that I’m insane/ The only gun is in my brain/ Each new birth, it gives me hope/ That’s why I don’t smoke that dope.” Madonna feels free to add some serious political comment with “Killers Who Are Partying.” We perhaps had inklings that this was going to be a challenging Madonna album, from the time she announced that the Madame X persona was its cornerstone concept. For those who don’t know, Madonna has explained that “Madame X” was a nickname given to her by her dance teacher Martha Graham, who told the 19-year-old Madonna Louise Ciccone: “Every day, you come to school, and I don’t recognize you.” Madonna says that it gives her the chance to be a chameleon: anybody from a mother to a head of state, saint, nun or whore. Albums where stars get weird on us or divert from their normal style can divide the critics: Bob Dylan’s Street-Legal, U2’s Achtung Baby, Radiohead’s Kid A. If anyone is dismissive, the creator can say that they are being ironic and usually win some kudos for trying something different rather than being stuck in the same creative rut. Madonna, at 60, is definitely not stuck in a rut and is always interesting even with the flaws. Anyone who expects her to be making another Like A Virginis both misguided and outdated. This is not a classic album to sit alongside Like A Prayer or Ray Of Light, may not win her many new fans and may not set the charts alight, but that’s not what this is about. At its best Madame X has some moments that rate with her finest, such as the mid-pace, catchy Spanish-guitar tinged “Crave.” She croons “you’re the one I crave, and my cravings get dangerous.” Long may she remain a dangerous lady. So who's gonna ask: 'Does it count?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinian Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, acko said: So who's gonna ask: 'Does it count?' I’m going to ask the unnecessary question ....how (many) bizzare’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltacubo Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, acko said: So who's gonna ask: 'Does it count?' Does it count?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy skeffington Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 https://www.breatheheavy.com/madonna-madame-x-review/ MADONNA IS MANY THINGS ON NEW HER ALBUM, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY… SHE’S ‘MADAME X’ (REVIEW) (can't get it to paste) MADONNA IS MADONNA IS MANY THINGS ON NEW HER ALBUM, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY… SHE’S ‘MADAME X’ (REVIEW)MANY THINGS ON NEW HER ALBUM, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY… SHE’S ‘MADAME X’ (REVIEW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirnoff_ice Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 London Evening Standard 4/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.Guy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, eroticerotic said: I hope those that have shown disapproval or disdain Towards those who heard the official tracks a few days prior to a world wide release dont listen to any leaked demos from previous eras. I believe she would hate that instead. I have never listened to a leaked song on my life, so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, smirnoff_ice said: London Evening Standard 4/5 Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVX Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Great to see so much love for this album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eroticerotic Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, Mat.Guy said: I have never listened to a leaked song on my life, so yeah. That’s great! But are you sure? They are almost unavoidable at this point even doing a simple Madonna YouTube search. This goes for every artist too. But I don’t think many others can say thT honestly. So the finger wagging is corny. the point was that, in the mx case nothing wrong was done. Everything listened to was released and official or leaked in Madonna’s own ig. I think we all deserve a pat on the back! This was 4 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesshot Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 No other. No other. Which one of her peers would make something like this? And by peers, I mean chart toppers. Prince? That is all I can think of. No other pop girl could, would, will do this. IMO. The reviews are very consistent. Some border on giving too much of the credit to Mirwais or Mike Dean. This is Madonna. They are brilliant but this is Madonna. She is a brilliant song-crafter. Brilliant. I am digesting the album. I'm actually not threw with it yet. But this woman is a true artist. No other. None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 It’s becoming apparent that the average reviews are coming from those who can’t separate Madonna from the music, however when reviewers focus on the music, the reviews are glowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigokane Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, jamesshot said: No other. No other. Which one of her peers would make something like this? And by peers, I mean chart toppers. Prince? That is all I can think of. No other pop girl could, would, will do this. IMO. The reviews are very consistent. Some border on giving too much of the credit to Mirwais or Mike Dean. This is Madonna. They are brilliant but this is Madonna. She is a brilliant song-crafter. Brilliant. I am digesting the album. I'm actually not threw with it yet. But this woman is a true artist. No other. None. You’d think that after 37 years of consistent, quality music that she, not the producers, would be recognized as the driving force behind the artistry of her records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, vertigokane said: You’d think that after 37 years of consistent, quality music that she, not the producers, would be recognized as the driving force behind the artistry of her records. Three words: She’s a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, vertigokane said: You’d think that after 37 years of consistent, quality music that she, not the producers, would be recognized as the driving force behind the artistry of her records. And having in mind most of them have a moderate success when not linked to her. But no, it must be only them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy skeffington Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2019/6/14/18679440/madonna-madame-x-album-review-trying-too-hard-mess Meh. Not posting the text. White man reviewing.... Ok...this sentence...Madonna here is sticking with the same gimmick that made her a mega-star: borrow cool stuff from others — voguing, Marlene Dietrich, Latin music, EDM — and adopt it as her own. Anger inducing. As if she's never ever ever ever done anything original in her life and she's a mega star because she steals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 5 hours ago, boy skeffington said: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2019/06/14/madonnas-madame-x-a-blueprint-for-multigenerational-multicultural-artistry/#718e3d4a1dbe Interesting article... "Madame X is, at its core, a model strategy for diversity and inclusion with Madonna the executive sponsor driving it to fruition..." Insightful essay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy skeffington Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 https://www.breakingnews.ie/showbiz/bonkers-but-brilliant-the-critics-on-madonnas-madame-x-930779.html I love the BONKERS BUT BRILLIANT headline. I think that should be the albums nickname..."Madame X - Bonkers but Brilliant"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 The Associated Press and Chicago Sun-Times reviews will probably bring the score down below 70. More positive reviews that *count* where are ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozo1 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Not linking to the Yahoo review which is just full on sexist drivel. Her Billboard speech rings truer by the day and year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 ^That's actually from the Associated Press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXIII Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, HolidayGuy said: The Associated Press and Chicago Sun-Times reviews will probably bring the score down below 70. More positive reviews that *count* where are ya? Chicago sun times doesn’t count or are they considered the tribune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy skeffington Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, HolidayGuy said: The Associated Press and Chicago Sun-Times reviews will probably bring the score down below 70. More positive reviews that *count, where are ya? The Chicago Sun Times reviewer is listed as AP, Entertainment Writer...maybe it's the same? If not AP hates her and they shouldn't get two counted reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I just looked it up, they do NOT count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 ^Yep, I just checked- same writer and review. For sure it shouldn't count twice. And, nope, neither count (easy to be tricked if you look at the Movies list of publications lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 They still have not added Boston Globe? We need Mojo and Attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Personally I only care about Pitchfork now, others are irrelevant to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardo Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, boy skeffington said: https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2019/6/14/18679440/madonna-madame-x-album-review-trying-too-hard-mess Meh. Not posting the text. White man reviewing.... Ok...this sentence...Madonna here is sticking with the same gimmick that made her a mega-star: borrow cool stuff from others — voguing, Marlene Dietrich, Latin music, EDM — and adopt it as her own. Anger inducing. As if she's never ever ever ever done anything original in her life and she's a mega star because she steals. trying too hard at what? appealing to the arty world music community which is known to dominate the charts? so out of touch. Edited June 14, 2019 by bardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotos8 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, boy skeffington said: https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2019/6/14/18679440/madonna-madame-x-album-review-trying-too-hard-mess Meh. Not posting the text. White man reviewing.... Ok...this sentence...Madonna here is sticking with the same gimmick that made her a mega-star: borrow cool stuff from others — voguing, Marlene Dietrich, Latin music, EDM — and adopt it as her own. Anger inducing. As if she's never ever ever ever done anything original in her life and she's a mega star because she steals. Americans are known to be pretty stupid , i'm sorry but Americans are incredibly stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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