Confessions On A Dance Floor
by Madonna
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  1. SantixR.
    Jun 11, 2010
    10
    I must say that I never really paid attention to Madonna until this album. I became a fan when i heard Confessions on a Dance floor. It's great for parties and for just a person dancing in the room. For me, it's the best Madonna album to date.
  2. Lennylu
    Dec 4, 2005
    10
    Yet another masterpiece from the unstoppable Madonna!
  3. RuanH
    Feb 5, 2009
    10
    The album Madonna fans have been waiting for!
  4. JensO
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    This album is dance music par excellence.
  5. catacombA
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Album Of the Year!!!
  6. RIProo
    Mar 26, 2012
    10
    This is my favourite album!!! It's simply great! Best dance album ever!!!! The sounds are incredible, the lyrics are fantastic, her voice is great!!! Love this album and love "Hung Up" and "Jump" my favourite songs! The album start with "Hung Up", probably the best track. When you hear this song your body starts to dance! Then there are "Get Together" and "Sorry" that are really good. TheThis is my favourite album!!! It's simply great! Best dance album ever!!!! The sounds are incredible, the lyrics are fantastic, her voice is great!!! Love this album and love "Hung Up" and "Jump" my favourite songs! The album start with "Hung Up", probably the best track. When you hear this song your body starts to dance! Then there are "Get Together" and "Sorry" that are really good. The CD continues with "Future Lovers", "I Love New York", "Let It Will Be" and "Forbidden Love" that are excellent dance songs!!! And then there are "Jump" ( for me the second best track, then Hung Up ) "How High", "Isaac" ( great! ) "Push" and "Like it or not". All great tracks! "Confessions" is one of Madonna greatest CDs with "True Blue" and "Like a Prayer". I Love this!!!!!! ( sorry for my English )… Expand
  7. BrianB.
    Jan 11, 2008
    9
    The songs are amazing! The album is best enjoyed in its entirety. And the lyrics, if paid attention to, is really good.
  8. andrewc
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    This is the madonna i love!!!!
  9. laislaw
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    amazing
  10. riot
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    very goooooood
  11. SimonB
    May 14, 2008
    7
    Madonna's an artist I've discovered in the recent years. I'd heard her in Snatch's soundtrack. Also saw her older hits on TV every now and then. I found she had a very lively spirit. I don't like her much nowadays, because she acts way too much like she's meant to be treated like a royalty. True reflexion of what celebrity does to you. Except yeah, the Madonna's an artist I've discovered in the recent years. I'd heard her in Snatch's soundtrack. Also saw her older hits on TV every now and then. I found she had a very lively spirit. I don't like her much nowadays, because she acts way too much like she's meant to be treated like a royalty. True reflexion of what celebrity does to you. Except yeah, the album's solid! I found a good bunch of songs actually good to listen to, for an artist such as Madonna. Letdowns were the Americanisation song such as New York. As smart as Madonna claims to be, that song just reeked idiocy. Overall, the songs have really good melodies and Madonna shows political tolerance by using many different styles of harmonies in her songs. I think Mirwais probably helped her out on this CD, but Mirwais is a good artist anyways, so props. Buy it, it's worth it. Especially if you like to dance.… Expand
  12. Hugop
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    A rcih sounding album amzim tracks and diverse will please anyone!!!!
  13. PranavD
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    One of her best works till date. As each song segues into the next and grows on you, you just cannot stop listening to the whole album once you sit down with Hung Up. Each track is amazing, from the 80's love beats in Forbidden Love to the hyperactive Jump. Brilliant stuff!
  14. sivamkk
    Jan 6, 2006
    9
    Pros: - Great and extremely dancable music! - Music is consistently good Cons: - Some samples sound suspiciously similar to stuff from recent popular dance hits!
  15. MarciaL
    Jan 6, 2006
    10
    I would like to give 12!
  16. GlennS
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    One of Madonna's best albums in years...
  17. RyanK
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Brilliant! (with a British accent)
  18. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Retrospective Review:
    It's hard to imagine Madonna topping up her best album, Ray of Light, but Confessions on the Dancefloor is the BEST album from Madonna since her Ray of Light era with its interesting concept and catchy disco-electronica tracks that are been overlooked by most people.
    Highlights: Hung Up, I Love New York, Forbidden Love, Jump, Issac and Push. Personal Favorties:    Retrospective Review:
    It's hard to imagine Madonna topping up her best album, Ray of Light, but Confessions on the Dancefloor is the BEST album from Madonna since her Ray of Light era with its interesting concept and catchy disco-electronica tracks that are been overlooked by most people.

    Highlights: Hung Up, I Love New York, Forbidden Love, Jump, Issac and Push.
    Personal Favorties: Everything in this album.    … Expand
  19. michaelmadonna
    Aug 8, 2013
    10
    AMAZING !!!

    this albums is a huge success!
    one of the best albums and the best dance album of the 00's

    Madonna went back to her roots and once again returned to the top!

    what i love about this album is the 70's disco vibes from The pet shop boys, Donna summer, John Travolta etc. etc.

    QUEEN OF MUSIC
  20. sakislv
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    Confessions on a dance floor is the definition of madonna. Groovy beats and some of her best vocals (get together). Each song could be a single and it's a non stop dance journey. The ultimate pop album for me.
  21. DarkBates
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    Love it. Explosive and classic. Madonna is a true genius! I was expecting a huge chorus like "Hung Up" and "Sorry" in the others songs of the album, but they just was almost there... PS: Loved "Isaac". Perfect song.
  22. nicolasmaria
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    the best and the first pop dance album, any artist will make something like this, ever. the enitire album is such a masterpiece, my favorite ever, she changed the game with this
  23. FrankDiaz
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quiza el mejor disco de Madonna despues de True Blue, esa combinacion de musica dance europea con el pop americano dio como resultado uno de los mejores discos de la decada, Como artista con este disco demostro una vez ser una de las artistas mas revolucionarias de la industria. Es una fiesta llena de emociones que te hace olvidar de tus problemas. Larga vida a la reina.… Expand
  24. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    The best album by Madonna in this century (and in her career, at least in my mind)! Any of songs are dance jams, that you can dance til today! "Sorry" is just an adictive piece of song btw.
    Also title of this album is very good, since it's lyrical content are actually confessions or problems, while musically album is very very dancey.
  25. grechen
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    This album seems ethereal among other Madonna releases. It has an excellent production and the released singles are top tier.
  26. SumitSumbria
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    Confessions on a Dance Floor is certainly one the best Pop albums of all time. Songs like "Hung Up" and "Sorry" are stunning. With the dance beats, disco atmosphere and her magical voice; she commands her listeners.
  27. atjsuccess
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Speechless. Spellbound. Amazed. Honestly, I am 17, and I never in my wildest dreams expected a 48 year old popstar to make probably the best, the most breathtaking, the most stunning dance-pop album ever. The album is beyond excellent. Lyrically great, musically and production wise on a whole different level. Hate to admit it, but no artist can pull an album this mind-blowing past 40. OneSpeechless. Spellbound. Amazed. Honestly, I am 17, and I never in my wildest dreams expected a 48 year old popstar to make probably the best, the most breathtaking, the most stunning dance-pop album ever. The album is beyond excellent. Lyrically great, musically and production wise on a whole different level. Hate to admit it, but no artist can pull an album this mind-blowing past 40. One of the greatest and most iconic albums of all time. Deserved all of the incredible amount of success it had and more. Must listen!!… Expand
  28. jevoo
    Nov 22, 2016
    10
    this is exactly the best album in her career every song is perfect on this album (except i love new york) this album is part of my childhood and i love it
  29. yori
    Feb 20, 2006
    8
    I wish people would just give up with whole "hate" thing they have for Maddy...so much energy waisted....if you dont like dancing or fun then just DON'T listen to the album...stick to enya and the rest....in the meantime i'll get into her groove and hit the dancefloor....
  30. GonzaloB
    Mar 5, 2006
    9
    Really enoyable record.
  31. PhilippeG
    May 1, 2006
    10
    Her best EVER !!!
  32. JamesD
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    There's irony in damning Madonna in the name of Jesus
  33. WadeT
    Aug 11, 2006
    8
    I really like this album, even if at times some tracks appear to be thrown together with DJ mixes to "sound good." I don't think it's her best, that would be Ray of Light. However, the effort put forth into this album as compared to American Life, or Bedtime Stories, certainly proves that it's not all about her image.
  34. AlexS
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    Her best work yet. Really, one of the best pure pop records of all-time. Destined to be a classic.
  35. syaremans
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    I like this album very much. This is the best album i ever heard. Fantastic!
  36. AnnA
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    This album is amazing.It contains great songs like "Sorry" & "Get Together".
  37. GeorgeF
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Love the album as a whole...I love New Yok and HUUng UP wake me up every time!
  38. ClifC
    Jul 21, 2008
    9
    Yeah, this album is definitly one of the greatest Electronica/Dance albums of the 2000's. Only "Jump" and "Sorry" are a little "out of key" for me. The rest is excellent. Why the fu** did she change her co-producers and chosed Timbaland for "Hard Candy"?!
  39. JoshP
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    Madonna at her exhilarating best,love the future disco,Confessions is a timeless album.
  40. Jack
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    Madonna at her absolute best! A faultless album from the Queen of Pop. Easily up there with her best.
  41. EugenP
    Nov 13, 2005
    9
    Words cannot describe!
  42. MichaelC
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is a flawless album. Not a dud in the bunch. Her best in years.
  43. JoeSchmo
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Very good, i absoutly love this album, and that its a continous mix, WOW! I could listen to this or dance to it for hours!
  44. catacombA
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Album Of the Year!!!
  45. GMCQ
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Not a single mis-Fire WOW! Impressed by her all over again!
  46. EdwinR
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Madonna gives us a new perspective on tracks on a cd, a almost never ending storie from begining to end, it's like you almost can't tell when one storie ends and the next one begins, it's perfect!!!!!!
  47. AndrewG
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Yup... I hate to admit it... But this is good.
  48. DanielOstrometsky
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Madonna can still move a crowd.
  49. Robbiq
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Futuristic. Amazing. Full of fun and authentic joy of dancing and singing. Love it!
  50. JedR
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    This is Madonna's best album since "Ray of Light". All these are catchy and are easy to dance to. The queen is back in a big way!!!
  51. RobertT
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    utter brilliance! cant fault it in any way. to the negative comments...why is the music never spoke about. it seems people only want to trash the woman no matter what and ignore the actual work. either that or its a dumb statement that reveals that the person doesnt like pop/dance music anyway, so why bother saying anything? get a life
  52. lesd
    Nov 17, 2005
    7
    hung up,brilliant fabulous pop song,obviously the strongest on the cd,the rest a little patchy for me ,a little too much euro disco pap, but over all good,but i still think that american life was better
  53. robbt
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    best cd since ray of light
  54. BrettC
    Nov 17, 2005
    9
    Not as deep as her last few albums, but a whole lot of fun. This one wisely avoids the politics of American Life, and returns Madonna to where she belongs - the whirling dance floor. It's all catchy and goofy fun, but does seem a little safer than she ever has before.
  55. RobB
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    It simply rocks.
  56. DavidC
    Nov 17, 2005
    9
    Great album, not her all time best... but a welcome change from American Life! She can definitely still give the younger wannabes a run for their money! This album is probably the closest sounding to her original style with a sure fire club & radio appeal!
  57. alucardthe69th
    Nov 18, 2005
    9
    Igore the hype and the professional morons out there: "Oh my god she's like, er 47, or something and she's like still breathing, how is that possible? How can someone soooo old make like music anyway? Shouldn't be allowed should it. And look at how she dresses. Does not compute, does not compute." It's Madonna people. Get over it already. Plain and simple it's a Igore the hype and the professional morons out there: "Oh my god she's like, er 47, or something and she's like still breathing, how is that possible? How can someone soooo old make like music anyway? Shouldn't be allowed should it. And look at how she dresses. Does not compute, does not compute." It's Madonna people. Get over it already. Plain and simple it's a great companion piece to "Ray of Light" and if you didn't like that album you won't like this one, so don't bother. However for anyone who likes decent, no scub that, good music - and I do - get the album right now. Is it camp? Yes. Is it loud? God yes. Is it a dance album? Definately. But I don't like dance music? Then don't buy it. But I don't like Madonna? Then don't buy it. I like Madonna, but only her 80's stuff? Who knows you might like it. Try it. I like 'real' dance music, but Madonna, come on? Oh you will like this baby, trust me. Now I'm not some obessive Madonna fan, just a fan of music. Period. And this is either the best or 2nd best album she's ever been involved in. It's also a contender for album of the year in my honest humble opinion. Personal Fav being Elbow "Leaders of the Free World". Great album. Nuff said.… Expand
  58. WalterW
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great music, she is still hot
  59. ali
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    very beautiful.
  60. JohnW
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Incredible return to form! Without a single duff track, this is right up there with Like A Prayer and Ray Of Light!
  61. Mariah
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    im so glad its back to the old madonna
  62. josec
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great Great ALBUM! Non Stop FUN!
  63. KentinKentucky
    Nov 19, 2005
    9
    This is Madonna's best release since "Ray of Light". Every song is highly stylized and VERY danceable and upbeat. It's nice to have "fun" Madonna back.
  64. MatthewC
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Her best since Like A Prayer!
  65. MarkA
    Nov 21, 2005
    8
    It's good. Doesn't really have enough up-beat songs but it's great anyways.
  66. RogerC
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    Easily the best Madonna album I've ever heard. If 'Jump', 'Sorry', and 'Push' are released as singles they will surely become number 1's.
  67. matp
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    Wow is the best descriptive word for "Confessions..", Madonna takes us by the jugular and doesn't let go for an hour. In turn sweet, sexy, spiritual, but always thumping and groovy. Standout tracks are Hung Up, Sorry, Jump, How High, Isaac, Push. This woman is so rightfully tagged Queen of Pop, there's a trail of pretenders in her wake, long may she reign!
  68. BitBurn
    Nov 21, 2005
    8
    Well, for sure, it is definitely her best album she put out in years! Especially compare to the dreadful 2003 release "American Life". Still, her voice gets a bit lost in all those multi layers of techno synths and progressive beats. But mostly, the lyrics are a little cheesy if not dumb sometimes. But overall, it's great to see Madonna back to stir this boring world of pop music Well, for sure, it is definitely her best album she put out in years! Especially compare to the dreadful 2003 release "American Life". Still, her voice gets a bit lost in all those multi layers of techno synths and progressive beats. But mostly, the lyrics are a little cheesy if not dumb sometimes. But overall, it's great to see Madonna back to stir this boring world of pop music dominated by hip-hop.… Expand
  69. LWalter
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    Repeated listenings reveal even greater pleasures in the lush songs. Lyrics are average, but when was dance music ever about the words? The beats are what count, and they deeply rock on this album.
  70. EmW
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    If people don't like this album or Madonna for that matter then why, oh why are they wasting their time and ours by posting their views???? Get over it, Madonna rules, she can't be trash if she is NO 1 in the album and music charts RIGHT NOW!!! Just please. . .get. . .a. . .life!!!! Team Lamb can SHOVE IT!!!! Madonna is the queen of pop, always has always will be. . .FACT!!!! Bye! :)
  71. LindaA
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    All hail the Queen of Pop for the throne will be hers forever and EVER! Bloody amazing record! And cut the crap about the lyrics..you want lyrics go buy a Coldplay album or something! But while you still got this record..I dare you not to dance your ass off just listening to it! Go Madonna!!!
  72. MILTONAVE
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    Amazing new work of Madonna, simple, awesome, just fun!!!!! You can dance, for inspiration!!!!
  73. Stacey
    Nov 26, 2005
    9
    I just bought this one, and its one of her best... very dancey and upbeat... AWESOME!!!!!!
  74. JasonD
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    Great album, will make us all forget american life.
  75. ByronM
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    This album is amazing! I love this album. Madonna had made me a big fan. My favorites are Sorry, Push, Jump, Issaac, Future Lovers, Get Together...the whole album...lol.
  76. RimasM
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    I trully enjoyed this album:) It's the best of Madonna to date:)
  77. madsl
    Nov 29, 2005
    8
    This is a pleasant surprise! Madonna is back doing what she is supposed to do: entertain! American Life was an ill-judged attempt to educate rather than entertain and madonna has apparently learned that if she wants to maintain her relevance she should make us dance instead of think! Clever choice...and up goes the record sales!
  78. NickAlliNick
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    Madonna simply the best!
  79. MrNihilism
    Dec 2, 2005
    9
    Great music.
  80. hagop
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    BEst album of year
  81. AntonioB
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    After a dismal attempt in American Life, Confessions brings us back to who Madonna is, the maker of great music. I have listened to his album over a hundred times and still cannot get bored. Each time I listen I hear something new. The music is magical and gets me moving. She proves that she can once again defy the odds by making a great album.
  82. AlfreoE
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    I needed an album like this for christmas!
  83. zhasan
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    Simply Amazing. A feast for the ears!
  84. BelovedB
    Jan 15, 2006
    10
    Nomatter what she did, she always a leader not follower!
  85. Tada-maddyman
    Jan 21, 2006
    10
    Confessions made another surprise when it debuted at No.1 in nearly 40 various country. Album managed to a massive improvement fro latest album effort American Life. So we oughta wish Madonna this huge success because when U R 47 year-old this is amazing´.
  86. georgie
    Jan 21, 2006
    10
    this album is amazing! i highly highly recommend it
  87. EliasA
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    The best pop - dance album of the latest years and definitely one of her best. (I am a fan since 1983) I had many years to enjoy a pop - dance album so much. It can be heard for months!
  88. jaycenter
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    with Jump as single and Confessions Tour this summer, I can say that this album is my all time favorite! can not have enough of it
  89. robertor
    Jan 8, 2006
    9
    Exciting cd from Madonna My favourite songs are Get together and Forbidden lovers. I do not know why many people do not like I love new York: the lyrics can be horrible but the music is absolutely wonderful
  90. JGarrett
    Feb 11, 2006
    9
    I can listen to this album over and over again. Our favorite 70s disco songs with an electronica overlay and lyrics. If you like Disco or even club music, this is a must have.
  91. ToddR
    Feb 7, 2006
    7
    Aside from the brilliant lead single and a few other tracks, the album is pretty generic, icy dance pop.
  92. JKaltz
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    This is one of madonna"s best albums ever
  93. migueld
    May 10, 2006
    9
    absolutly her best cd in almost a decade since ray of light, a pop album in its maximum expresion, with a twist of techno and disco. Enjoyable and give the old fans a new vibe to put their attention back to madonna and to the yonger crowds to follow her.
  94. BorisZ
    Aug 13, 2006
    9
    It is ok but not her best work,sometimes cold and distenced
  95. BrianB
    Aug 20, 2006
    9
    Tracks 11 and 12 aren't so good, but everything else is excellent. "Jump" and "Sorry" are superb, just about as good as anything she's ever done. Much better than the overrated Ray of Light. Actually as good as any disc she's ever put out.
  96. nicka
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    This is such a fun album and a long way from the introspection of Ray of Light and American Life. Okay not everything works but still she manages to teach the younger wanabees a thing or two. Still going strong after over twenty years, will we ever see another like her, IMO definitely not. I absolutely love madonna not because I've loved everythings shes done but because of her This is such a fun album and a long way from the introspection of Ray of Light and American Life. Okay not everything works but still she manages to teach the younger wanabees a thing or two. Still going strong after over twenty years, will we ever see another like her, IMO definitely not. I absolutely love madonna not because I've loved everythings shes done but because of her continual re-invention and change of musical styles. This album is one long disco night, full of fun, at times cheesy, at times a bit euro trash but just such an enjoyable ride.This makes you want to get up and dance and so delivers big time.… Expand
  97. PP
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    One of the best of her 13 so far!! Cannot stop listening to it!!
  98. SyaremanA
    Sep 8, 2006
    9
    I really enjoy this album. I can repeat it many time which mean this album is not boring. Madonna, just released second album......i will be waiting.
  99. nazg
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    AMAZING!!! This album had me dancing from the minute I put it on until it was finished.Lets not even get into what an amazing artist and entertainer she is. MADONNA is the greatest and anything she creates is a masterpiece.
  100. kaiwens
    Apr 28, 2007
    10
    Best album of her's yet. COADF simply grooves!!!
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Slant Magazine
    80
    One of the few pop singers whose albums are best appreciated in their entirety and not lopped off into "hit singles," Madonna... has succeeded at creating a dance-pop odyssey with an emotional, if not necessarily narrative, arc.
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  2. The Guardian
    80
    It may be a return to core values, but there's still a bravery about Confessions on a Dancefloor. It revels in the delights of wilfully plastic dance pop in an era when lesser dance-pop artists - from Rachel Stevens to Price's protege Juliet - are having a desperately thin time of it.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Disco with a vengeance, a whomping, unapologetically airheaded engine of stroboscopic beats and succulent textures that exhumes dance music's time-honored values of celebration and affirmation. [13 Nov 2005]
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