Wunderkind Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 It’s a masterpiece today and it will remain a masterpiece.
UnapologeticRebel Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 I "Like" every song on the album, but I agree with those of you who say it's not really an album where you can just throw on a track or two and then listen to something else. Madame X is more of an album that needs to be listed to all at once. There aren't a lot of tracks that make me want to put it on that scream "feel good" "dance" "carefree" - the lyrics are heavy/deep, and even something like "God Control" - which has a "Hung Up" style beat but does not make me want to dance because of the lyrical content. This is not a complaint though - it's just the way I feel. I also find "Madame X" heard to sing a long to as I do not speak the other language(s) on the album which also makes it hard to relate to. That being said, some of my favorite moments on the album are those moments in other language(s). I find myself listening to the album on and off but it has more replay value than say, "Hard Candy" because it is something different - it's just not keeping my interest like "Confessions" did or "MDNA" - although I would say it's all around better than "MDNA" - I just find it darker. I appreciate Madonna's artistry and the work she put into this album - the documentary was really great to watch and to see how the album came to be.
Ghost Town Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 I'll listen to it on Spotify while driving but been awhile since I played the CDs.
rocknrolla Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 I really like the album but I usually start with future, so I can avoid dark ballet and God control
Lolasmommy Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, rocknrolla said: I really like the album but I usually start with future, so I can avoid dark ballet and God control Your missing Medellin then too sacrilege! had a friend over this weekend (who isn’t a hardcore fan so hasn’t heard Madame X yet) was playing the album while we were chilling and getting ready, without telling him who it was to see if it catches his attention - he never asked about any of the songs he heard but when Faz Gostosa started I saw him start tapping his hands on his thighs to the beat whilst he was on his phone! So I guess Faz Gostaso is the song the GP would have liked the most
Flip The Switch Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 Medellín is essential. Medellín is Madame X. Medellín is the whole album, era. You name it.
Nick Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Eltacubo said: Yup- its more like listen to a radiohead or bjork album. Thats a good thing. It asks you to engage and focus. Totally feel that way with Radiohead besides maybe The Bends. I find that with early Bjork albums you can skip around a bit more because older songs are possibly bit more pop. Human Behavior, Army of Me, I Miss You, etc. Now back to the Madame X!
the-queen Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Wunderkind said: It’s a masterpiece today and it will remain a masterpiece. Yep. It’s a different type of album and that’s why I like it.
rocknrolla Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 I do like Medellin I just wish it came later
rocknrolla Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Nick said: Totally feel that way with Radiohead besides maybe The Bends. I find that with early Bjork albums you can skip around a bit more because older songs are possibly bit more pop. Human Behavior, Army of Me, I Miss You, etc. Now back to the Madame X! So true about bjork homogenic is more listenable as a whole album
rocknrolla Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 I actually think many of the songs work well as standalones -- crave and future, for sure. Confessions for me is the hardest to listen to individual tracks
Guest dcbyebyebaby Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 Yeah I think the Starrah/Mike Dean tracks are tailor made for individual listening. Its the Mirwais songs that need context for non fans who write "weird" off after one listen. I listened to Medellin and Dark Ballet so much that I start at GC. Sometimes Batuka. I still love all the songs though.
rebelheart Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 The Mirwais & Starrah/Mike Dean tracks are essential to MX, all tracks are fantastic, the album is a MASTERPIECE!!
lasky Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 https://www.breaktudo.com/breaktudo-awards-2019-anitta-e-ariana-grande-lideram-a-lista-de-indicados-com-5-indicacoes-cada/#.XWPrSY2fF64.twitter Madonna's Madame X is nominated for Album of the Year & God Control is up for International Video of the Year!
Guest animalinstinct Posted August 26, 2019 Posted August 26, 2019 37 minutes ago, lasky said: https://www.breaktudo.com/breaktudo-awards-2019-anitta-e-ariana-grande-lideram-a-lista-de-indicados-com-5-indicacoes-cada/#.XWPrSY2fF64.twitter Madonna's Madame X is nominated for Album of the Year & God Control is up for International Video of the Year! Well deserved! I’d be amazed if she gets them though, when up against the predictable/flavours of the month
poprock Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 I wonder if the deluxe tracks will ever get added to streaming services. I keep waiting...
Karma Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 Please, I really want this album to get some Grammy nominations. Yes, as The Queen Of Pop she doesn't need them but I'd love some proper industry recognition for this fantastically bold experiment at this stage of her illustrious career.
impr3ssive_instant Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, Karma said: Please, I really want this album to get some Grammy nominations. Yes, as The Queen Of Pop she doesn't need them but I'd love some proper industry recognition for this fantastically bold experiment at this stage of her illustrious career. The industry has hated her for ages. It's not gonna happen.
Andgon144 Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, impr3ssive_instant said: The industry has hated her for ages. It's not gonna happen. A bitch can still be hopeful though! I'm really hoping for some proper recognition!
jonski43 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 16 hours ago, Karma said: Please, I really want this album to get some Grammy nominations. Yes, as The Queen Of Pop she doesn't need them but I'd love some proper industry recognition for this fantastically bold experiment at this stage of her illustrious career. Fingers crossed but Slob's hip is torn album qualifies this year so you know she'll have bought that. Chances are she'll get a nom of she agrees to perform. That seems to be how it works now.
Ray Finkle Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, jonski43 said: Fingers crossed but Slob's hip is torn album qualifies this year so you know she'll have bought that. Wasn't it nominated in 61st Grammys ?
jonski43 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 42 minutes ago, Ray Finkle said: Wasn't it nominated in 61st Grammys ? Swallow was but album too late to qualify so it'll make this year's. Given she'll probably be pushing LG6 by then, I'm sure all sorts of deals are being done to make her look relevant. Still if M gets a nomination that would be great as it will be earned by merit not paid for.
XXL Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 10:50 PM, Flip The Switch said: Medellín is essential. Medellín is Madame X. Medellín is the whole album, era. You name it. Amen
TXIII Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, jonski43 said: Swallow was but album too late to qualify so it'll make this year's. Given she'll probably be pushing LG6 by then, I'm sure all sorts of deals are being done to make her look relevant. Still if M gets a nomination that would be great as it will be earned by merit not paid for. Swallow madame x deserves nominations, but I don’t think it will get one.
Guest BillyBongo Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 I gave it an 8/10 on Madonna Infinity forum, but 2 months down the line, it’s more a 5/10. I love that she’s trying so many different things, I love experimental music, I ADORE that she’s working with people from Cape Verde, one of my most favourite places in the world....but it’s just wall to wall autotune, there’s hardly any let up. There’s literally only one time I can hear in the album where she sounds raw and real, and that’s a single line in Crazy. I’m not saying that she should still have her Evita/Ray of Light vocals after so many years performing but does her voice really need so much treatment? I’m not being a snob, I actually think it works really well on The Nutcracker segment of Dark Ballet. But the rest sounds like it’s run through the computer for the sake of it
dollhouse Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, TXIII said: Swallow madame x deserves nominations, but I don’t think it will get one. Its too BIZARRE for them.
lasky Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 21 hours ago, Andgon144 said: A bitch can still be hopeful though! I'm really hoping for some proper recognition! me too!!
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