Confessions On A Dance Floor
by Madonna
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  1. BenK
    May 11, 2007
    7
    It seems like a strong effort on Madonna's part at fisrt, but the album gradually gets really old. It's decent and the songs are fun to dance to but that's about it. After a while, it's just kind of boring and dull.
  2. AhmedR.
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    Madonna never ceases to amaze me. Ever since 1983, I have thought that the day of Madonna was past, that her next album wouldn't sell, that the next tour would be boring, that she is too old and too rich to be able to reach out to listeners, has tried too many different fads, has pushed every button possible...and every single time, I am wrong. When I listen to her new single, or see Madonna never ceases to amaze me. Ever since 1983, I have thought that the day of Madonna was past, that her next album wouldn't sell, that the next tour would be boring, that she is too old and too rich to be able to reach out to listeners, has tried too many different fads, has pushed every button possible...and every single time, I am wrong. When I listen to her new single, or see her new video, I am speechless at her ability to change and present different personas successfully. After 17 official album releases, Madonna is still going stronger than ever with her latest release, Confessions on a Dance Floor.… Expand
  3. RuanH.
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    Madonna returns to form with "Confessions". Next to "Ray of Light" this is her best work.
  4. MikD.
    Mar 13, 2009
    10
    One's of the best album the last 10 years!
  5. VictorC
    Apr 5, 2009
    10
    A great Madonna album, and you can "Like It Or Not."
  6. MichaelH.
    Aug 19, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Makes you move and want to get up and dance. Such an amazing album from an already exceptional and influential musician. Madonna blows the competition away with her synth pop/dance album.
  7. stephanies
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    purrfect
  8. KevinM
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This album is AMAZING, Madonna is back at what she does best. WAY TOO GO
  9. PhilippeG
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Her best EVER !!!
  10. OwenM
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Best yet
  11. SarkesY
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Some of her BEST work ever!!!
  12. daves
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    I hope people who review this cd give a at least a weeks worth of listens. It is an amazing cd. Everytime I listen to it I am blown away at the incredible talent madonna has. Thanks for making such a top notch CD!!!!!!! To the CNN anchor who said American Life was a waste of 15.00, I just have to ask her, were you in the room when you listened to it???? Thanks Madonna, you indeed do rule I hope people who review this cd give a at least a weeks worth of listens. It is an amazing cd. Everytime I listen to it I am blown away at the incredible talent madonna has. Thanks for making such a top notch CD!!!!!!! To the CNN anchor who said American Life was a waste of 15.00, I just have to ask her, were you in the room when you listened to it???? Thanks Madonna, you indeed do rule the world!!!!!… Expand
  13. ratko.r
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This album is brilliant. As amazing as Hung Up is, it does not represent this album...Because it is based on heavy, dark dance beats, with confessional and revealing lyrics - about fame, fortune, love and family...But without any cynicism. Madonna has outdone herself. 12 perfect dance cuts.
  14. earlr
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    this cd will get everybody into the groove.listen to it several times and you will get hooked to it.addicted even.
  15. EmmaD
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    So catchy and fun - I understand the hype
  16. MarkC
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    The groove is unstoppable!!! Madonna - you just don't stop, do you???
  17. MattM
    Nov 15, 2005
    7
    Neither perfect nor the best album of Madonna's career, as many have claimed, the good news is "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is not as bad as I had feared, but that does not make it as good as I had hoped. It is what it is: a classy, occasionally exhilarating but frequently frustrating dance record from the reigning Queen of Pop. Producer Stuart Price's arrangements are quite Neither perfect nor the best album of Madonna's career, as many have claimed, the good news is "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is not as bad as I had feared, but that does not make it as good as I had hoped. It is what it is: a classy, occasionally exhilarating but frequently frustrating dance record from the reigning Queen of Pop. Producer Stuart Price's arrangements are quite good, but there is nothing particularly interesting about the music itself, save for the enthralling first single, "Hung Up". Madonna's vocals often get buried in the production, and the songs too often sound like convoluted remixes. The lyrics are generic at best ("Get Together", "Sorry", "Like It or Not") and downright inane at worst (the insipid "I Love New York"). While I sound like I am bashing the record, "Confessions" is more rewarding than I seem to be giving it credit for: the aforementioned "Hung Up", the pulsating "Future Lovers", the gorgeous "Forbidden Love", the introspective "How High", and the stunning "Push" are all standouts. It's a shame to compare (a critical faux pas I usually like to avoid), but perhaps "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is somewhat disappointing because I know Madonna has released better material in the past. I don't hate the album as it may seem; I rather think I enjoy it quite a bit. But I can't imagine it will ever get as much spin time as "Ray of Light" or "Music".… Expand
  18. JohnM
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Pure.Bliss.
  19. Steve
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Throw it in your CD player and get ready to dance! Amazing piece of genius from our long standing Queen of Pop.
  20. ChrisL
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Pure dance odesssey!! Standout tracks include Hung Up, Sorry, Jump and Forbidden Love.
  21. LeanneF
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    An Amazing Album! Even better than Gwen's Love.Angel.Music.Baby--this has the consistency and the commitment that the LAMB album lacks--the Queen Madge reclaims her throne!
  22. TristanC.
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Although I do not like every song on the album, I am completely amazed by the transformation Madonna has gone through since her last album. The beats, the lyrics, everything about this album screams "fun" and I'm happy to say that this is the first album from Madonna in several years that I can actually say I listen to on a regular basis. Awesome~
  23. georgem
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    madonna is back!!!!!!
  24. BrandonSmith
    Nov 15, 2005
    8
    Fantastic album. Check out the review by Slate Magazine above. I think it describes this album very well.
  25. TommyM
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Wow...I love Madonna. Now granted I did like American Life, but it wasnt amazing. This album is amazing. Every single song makes me want to get up and dance. Thank you Madonna for making this album!
  26. anjb
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    The best album yet! Much better than her last. I put it in and starting dancing in my car! Awesome album! Thank you MADONNA!
  27. Cory
    Nov 16, 2005
    9
    I'm not a huge Madonna fan, but this is great dance music. She shoudl stick to this. Fun, hooky, and hip.
  28. PeterJ
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Brilliant
  29. CarolynH
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    I'm not a huge Madonna superfan, but this CD absolutely kicks! I can't stop playing the WHOLE CD, I have it on repeat and refuse to turn it off, I particularly like Sorry, Jump, Push, and Hung Up is the best.
  30. gilp
    Nov 16, 2005
    8
    This is Madonna's most brilliant and best album since "Music." The best tracks are "Hung Up," "Get Together," Sorry," "I Love New York," and "Jump." It isn't as revolutionary as been documented. Madonna uses disco influences and inferences by the likes of Giorgio Moroder, The Jacksons, Kylie Minogue and The Pet Shop Boys. It's very European stylistically and futuristic This is Madonna's most brilliant and best album since "Music." The best tracks are "Hung Up," "Get Together," Sorry," "I Love New York," and "Jump." It isn't as revolutionary as been documented. Madonna uses disco influences and inferences by the likes of Giorgio Moroder, The Jacksons, Kylie Minogue and The Pet Shop Boys. It's very European stylistically and futuristic musically. The album is straight through without pause but after a while you feel as if you've stayed too long on the dance floor because the songs start to sag a bit especially following the tedious song , "Issac."… Expand
  31. Jen
    Nov 16, 2005
    9
    Go M
  32. Peaches
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Great album. Far better than the dreadful "American Life" and is far more consistent and enjoyable than "Music. Ranks up there with "Ray Of Light" as her best.
  33. skinnyjax
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    best madonna album in a long, long time... nice retro dance feeling to it. some songs are very 'basic' but album is effective... go get it!
  34. Migueld
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    She's back and better than ever. I dare you to not be amazed by this album.
  35. GK
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    A brilliant comeback after the disappointing "American Life". Thumping, driving club beats infused with emotional lyrics....I can't stop playing this album!
  36. DaveH
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    This is Madonna's "Thriller" It is nearly perfect and absolutely captures the mood of the country..Dammit! Lets Dance!
  37. Marc
    Nov 17, 2005
    7
    It's good, but the tempo is pretty much the same throughout...
  38. Christopher
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    A true return to form only Madonna could pull off. A truly fantastic trance/pop/dance album that shows the pretenders how music is supposed to be made. Another benchmark has been set, one which the copycats will almost certianly fail to better.
  39. DB
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    This CD is amazing. There isn't a single song you will want to skip past.
  40. AronS
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Every Song is at least good!
  41. MatthewS
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Ignore Ray Of Light, Music and the underrated American Life. This is the return to form for Madonna we've wanted since Bedtime Stories/Like A Prayer. She successfully melds the spirit and candor of Into The Groove with sounds from the future yet, decades old as well. Take Forbiddlen Love, which slyly incorporates the backbeat to 'Holiday'. On 'I Love N.Y', She Ignore Ray Of Light, Music and the underrated American Life. This is the return to form for Madonna we've wanted since Bedtime Stories/Like A Prayer. She successfully melds the spirit and candor of Into The Groove with sounds from the future yet, decades old as well. Take Forbiddlen Love, which slyly incorporates the backbeat to 'Holiday'. On 'I Love N.Y', She sounds as happy to be in the music and in the light as she was when she launched her sound with 'Everybody' over 2 decades ago. The within COADF sound is 'every' Madonna era, rolled into all things. Yet, for all it's bravado, it works; and it works magically. Her best release in years. Screw modern Madonna, if you've wanted the spirit of old, here's your chance. Now get into the groove!… Expand
  42. JoseS
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    great dance album
  43. GiuseppeD
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Easy going and fun, I love it!
  44. jackier
    Nov 19, 2005
    9
    not really a madonna fan only ever enjoyed one or two songs from each of her previous alblums, but this is really great. Possibly her best yet
  45. CoreyC
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    11 out of the twelve songs are simply amazing to me..
  46. ChrisR
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Great dance album, might be the best mainstream pop album this year
  47. JB
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    This album is so addictive... perfect.
  48. EliasD
    Nov 25, 2005
    9
    Rereading some of the criticisms of this album...most seem more a dislike (or attack) of madonna vers her music this time around. This is an album of dance and yes there's silly lyrics but it's called Confessions on a Dancefloor......shouldn't that say what's she's doing....on purpose!!! I love the album except for two songs: Hung Up Amazing hook and more catchy Rereading some of the criticisms of this album...most seem more a dislike (or attack) of madonna vers her music this time around. This is an album of dance and yes there's silly lyrics but it's called Confessions on a Dancefloor......shouldn't that say what's she's doing....on purpose!!! I love the album except for two songs: Hung Up Amazing hook and more catchy after more listens and played loud in a dancefloor it's even better. Get Together Bit flat and not as many hooks and catches to it, but good song otherwise. Sorry Amazing hook and great song but by end lacks that extra level to make it a classic, but good. However, played LOUD it's better, and played in Nightclub 6am in London last weekend and club went MENTAL for it...so it will be a smash. Future Lovers Better after repeated listens....however, I've never been a fan of Mirwais's gimmicks...but the 70 influence and mood saves this. I Love New York Totally bizarre song but odd lyrics but it works somehow! Let It Will Be Not crazy about this song. Flat and uninspired but ok. Forbidden Love Interesting with touching mood. Jump LOVE LOVE LOVE the intro and mid of this song but falls a little flat by the end......just doesn't creap to the next level to make it a classic..but still good enough for a number 1. How High Good song but not great. Bit flat. Isaac Very odd song and reminds me of Secret of year's ago, and too similar to that but she's trying something different with the voices. Push HATE this song...it's like JLo rip off. Flat and goes nowhere, but has good hook and that's it. Like It Or Not The only other song I hate on this album.....if I was in a club and ended on this note I'd be furious..this is a dancefloor album and she should have ended on a high!!! Wild and crazy song...not this moody introspective song. Sorry would have been a better ending..or a song with a heavy base and loud crash of an ending.... Overall, Madonna is back and this is one of my fav albums in years....only 2 songs out of 12 which I dislike...and apparently she has a number of songs which didn't make this album..and with it's success I await Confession on a Dancefloor PART 2.… Expand
  49. Andy
    Nov 27, 2005
    9
    I aint ever heard a full madonna album (1 of the minority!) but this album because of the beats and production has been in the cd player for the last few weeks as it is really, really good. You can put it on and the time flies all the tracks mix into 1 long happy tune. I love New York is the worst song in terms of lyrics but who cares as the beats still work even on this!
  50. BrandoZ
    Nov 29, 2005
    9
    I drove three hours... and the music kept me going. Folks, play it loud and you will "feel" its power even better. This work also refers to a notion of artistic coexistence (Merce Cunningham Dance Company does it beautifully). At times it feels like you are listening to tunes from two sources, and they are doing their own thing. I loved it! Beautiful sound texture.
  51. CB
    Nov 30, 2005
    9
    I was quite happy with it... I love how one song flows into the next. It might not take very long for me to get annoyed by it, but it is nonetheless quite an excellent album. To be honest, I actually really dislike Madonna for various reasons, but this is by far my favorite album.
  52. Jason
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    Her best album ever!!! It brings her old school dance with her updated lyrics. Absolutely beautiful!!!
  53. jyotirmayad
    Dec 27, 2005
    7
    Suprisingly good. The material mom has gone full circle and come home to her roots (uh, the original brunette one's hahaha).
  54. MikeW
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    Great album from start to finish! Congratulations Madonna.
  55. morgann
    Nov 18, 2006
    10
    fantastico album
  56. DigitalContradiction
    Jan 17, 2006
    9
    Confessions on a Dance Floor is being billed by mainstream critics as a fluffy, care-free, exuberant disc, which to an extent, is true. However, club-hopping purists and disco/dance fanatics should be warned: This is not the same Madonna from 20 years ago rolling around on-stage in a wedding dress. The style of this album while very much clubby in feel, also demonstrates Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor is being billed by mainstream critics as a fluffy, care-free, exuberant disc, which to an extent, is true. However, club-hopping purists and disco/dance fanatics should be warned: This is not the same Madonna from 20 years ago rolling around on-stage in a wedding dress. The style of this album while very much clubby in feel, also demonstrates Madonna's maturity not only as an artist, but as a woman who can masterfully craft a dance-oriented disc that appeals to discerning adult listeners. My official review is here: http://www.digitalcontradiction.net/misc/confessions.html… Expand
  57. Nathan
    Oct 21, 2006
    8
    Love the way the songs link to one another. Far better than American Life.
  58. seank
    May 24, 2006
    10
    This is not nonstop, it falls flat on "I Love New York" and "Issac." I do like the similarities between "Frozen" and the latter. The rest of the album is why I gave it a ten. From the catchy-non stop-move-it-ness of Hung Up, the ryhtms of Get Together, the techno beats on Sorry, the ambience of Future Lovers, the street feel of Like it or Not, the get-readiness of Jump, the cascade of Let This is not nonstop, it falls flat on "I Love New York" and "Issac." I do like the similarities between "Frozen" and the latter. The rest of the album is why I gave it a ten. From the catchy-non stop-move-it-ness of Hung Up, the ryhtms of Get Together, the techno beats on Sorry, the ambience of Future Lovers, the street feel of Like it or Not, the get-readiness of Jump, the cascade of Let it will be and Forbidden Loves to the song that moved my soul like no song ever has before-Push. I love her voice, its never sound better, she has such strength in combining love, motives, religion, etc on the Future Disco album "Confessions on a Dance Floor." It blends the past with the present better than anybody could.… Expand
  59. Sean
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    Madonna's finest effort since Ray of Light, truly inspiring and a beautiful, fun listen.
  60. DannyW
    Nov 14, 2008
    10
    Still love this after 3 years. Great album by Madonna. It doesn't miss a beat!!
  61. tonyp.
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    Something you can listen from start to finish without skipping.
  62. WilliamS
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    Certainly one of the best. Non-stop catchy dance tunes that have heart to satisfy all fans - new and old
  63. MaryannW
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Great, I love it so much.I can't belive it's Madonna.
  64. CarlosA
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is a wonderful dance album. Every song is superb and the flow between each track is perfect. Highly recommended!
  65. seanw
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    awesome album
  66. CadeS
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Best Madonna album in the last decade.
  67. AndrewW
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    It's simply a return to form. A return to her dancing roots and it's fun. Thank God for fun albums.
  68. LukaszS
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Critics shut the hell up... you always critisize Ms. Madonna... and she still keeps on selling records, having number ones.. instead of analizing her music and breaking it into piecese.. enjoy it... it's perfect to go out, to dance, to listen when you're at work... she's not a poet she tells you how it is... so back off... becaue she will sell at least a mil within two Critics shut the hell up... you always critisize Ms. Madonna... and she still keeps on selling records, having number ones.. instead of analizing her music and breaking it into piecese.. enjoy it... it's perfect to go out, to dance, to listen when you're at work... she's not a poet she tells you how it is... so back off... becaue she will sell at least a mil within two weeks.. I guarantee it...… Expand
  69. MarkM
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Her best in a long time!!!
  70. EricJ
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This Album is amazing! Madonna at her very best!! The Dancing queen is back!
  71. BenT
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    As a whole, the best album of her career
  72. AlexB
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is by far Madonna's greatest album since Ray of Light. An amazing swirl of dance, techno and daft Punk, this album is one throb of a ride. Anyone who can resist the temptation to dance while listening to this, must be made of wood.
  73. LisaA
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    I'm Going to say it: This is the defining work of madonna's career. This album is perfection, in every sense, and madonna deserves all the positive recognition she is getting for it. It is superior to any dance record i have ever heard, and is without a doubt, the best record of 2005.
  74. BrandenC
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    great all around dance/pop album
  75. jayp
    Nov 14, 2005
    8
    this album is really great, until the last 3 songs which in my opinion are no better than fillers. best album since Ray of Light for sure.
  76. WilliamP
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is Madonna mixing fun with intelligence. Pure escapism. Love it!
  77. MarvinO
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    One of my favorite albums of the year. For a dance album it's extremely consistant in terms of how each song is different from the other and there are no weak tracks in the album. I'd only say that Push, Isaac and Sorry are my least favorite songs, but they aren't even half-bad. Favorite tracks include: Jump Get Together Future Lovers I Love New York Forbidden Love
  78. GrantT
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Incessantly catchy to the point of brilliance. It's Madonna at her very best: Confessions is meat-n-potatoes with a candy coating.
  79. CD
    Nov 15, 2005
    7
    I was very excited by the idea of a continuous dance mix. Hand it to her to do a dance album when dance is at a low in popularity. As a whole it's pretty good, especially Get Together and Isaac, which surprisingly works. But there are stinkers, especially I Love New York, for instance, the lyrics are so insultingly dumb (and if there's irony there, i don't hear it) that it I was very excited by the idea of a continuous dance mix. Hand it to her to do a dance album when dance is at a low in popularity. As a whole it's pretty good, especially Get Together and Isaac, which surprisingly works. But there are stinkers, especially I Love New York, for instance, the lyrics are so insultingly dumb (and if there's irony there, i don't hear it) that it almost ruins the flow. It's not even funny to rhyme sad and glad and mad. It's just lame. I still prefer American Life... hehe.… Expand
  80. julianmartin
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Madonna outdid herself with this album. She is a genius in re-creating and transforming music and candy coat it to the world. Confessions is by far a solid intelligent album. Move away Mariah and JLo, this girl is all you need to dance and get your senses go wild.
  81. JasenMaciey
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    A true return to form!
  82. BrettR
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    One of her best albums of all-time; combines the energy of Music, the sensibility of Ray of Light, and the expression of Like a Prayer.
  83. DonGiancola
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Pure fun! Great album. I am experiencing the same excitement I had for Like A Prayer, Erotica, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light, etc. Once again, I am having a Madonna moment.
  84. DeeDeeMcGee
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Her best in years!! If you like dance/pop music you have to run out and get this now! What a complete treat this is for the ears. What are you waiting for? Go now and get your copy today!!!
  85. DeeH
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Great Album - Madonna is amazing. "Jump" is going to be a huge hit, especially with her die-hard fans - I hope it's the next single!!!!
  86. Matt
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Her most non-stop and party-influenced album yet! And it still maintains some good lyrics, so you don't have to feel guilty while you dance.
  87. MichaelP
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    She has such a deep understanding of dance music and dance culture. this album makes me giddy with excitment. I cannot wait to hear it on a dance floor!!
  88. DenysL
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Madonna's experimentation with future disco is a total success. "Hung Up," "Sorry," "Jump," "Let It Will Be," and "I Love New York" are simply amazing songs.
  89. Dean
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Fantastic album! It's sexy, musically tight, thought provoking, and full of creative energy. It is one of Madonna's finest.
  90. EdmondT
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Best album. Intelligent! Her song writing talent has been unrated!
  91. Trinity
    Nov 16, 2005
    7
    Has anyone else noticed that Let it will be sounds just like Die Another Day? WTF????
  92. Jerryb
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    an album with empowering, high energy and a fresh sound that makes me boogie, a great album for asipiring dancers who need to lose weight.
  93. AlbertG
    Nov 16, 2005
    9
    The Best full collection of songs of any Madonna Album except for Ray of light. The effortless transition between songs along with the dazzleling sound make this the Album to play over and over and still fnd something new!
  94. AlexisW
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Madonna still kicks ass and looks sexy doing it.
  95. GabrielC
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Having a comment for this excellent work is unnecessary... I also love American Pie song
  96. StephenF
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Amazing album, thank you Madonna.
  97. Colleen
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Amazing return to form. 80's synth pop dressed up as disco-chic, but surprisingly progressive a la MUSIC. If you loved MUSIC or RAY OF LIGHT, you will LOVE this one.
  98. EmilyB
    Nov 18, 2005
    9
    After playing a losing game of trend-chasing on her past two albums, Madonna has returned to her electro-fishnet roots with a tremendous tour-de-dada-disco. What can you say about an album of bubblegum fantasy and frolic in an era of pervasive darkness and misanthropic entropy, but oh JOY! and RAPTURE! This icon has paddled back from the Bering Straits of ice-capped has-beenland to a After playing a losing game of trend-chasing on her past two albums, Madonna has returned to her electro-fishnet roots with a tremendous tour-de-dada-disco. What can you say about an album of bubblegum fantasy and frolic in an era of pervasive darkness and misanthropic entropy, but oh JOY! and RAPTURE! This icon has paddled back from the Bering Straits of ice-capped has-beenland to a "What you talkin', about Willis?" confimation of iconic stature. Her beats are quick, and her voice mother-earth melodic. She has always forged ahead with abandon, keeps us wondering what she's up to, and answers our questions in a style that's sometimes mystifying, but always resolute. God bless the lady. I would have the Queen Mother knight her if I had my way. Long live the Queen of Pop!… Expand
  99. mikej
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Naked madonna!!!lol
  100. DarranA
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    All hail the queen, A massive return to form
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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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