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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 379 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 39 out of 379

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  1. WilliamP
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is Madonna mixing fun with intelligence. Pure escapism. Love it!
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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 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
  5. 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.
  6. JasenMaciey
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    A true return to form!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!!!
  10. 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!!!!
  11. 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.
  12. 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!!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. EdmondT
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    Best album. Intelligent! Her song writing talent has been unrated!
  16. Trinity
    Nov 16, 2005
    7
    Has anyone else noticed that Let it will be sounds just like Die Another Day? WTF????
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. AlexisW
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Madonna still kicks ass and looks sexy doing it.
  20. GabrielC
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Having a comment for this excellent work is unnecessary... I also love American Pie song
  21. StigN
    Nov 17, 2005
    3
    Meh-donna. I'll be honest, I got through song six and had to turn it off. Brutal.
  22. BrianA
    Nov 17, 2005
    3
    Surprised that people like it as much as they do. I think it's sort of mediocre.
  23. StephenF
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    Amazing album, thank you Madonna.
  24. 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.
  25. 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 "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
  26. mikej
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Naked madonna!!!lol
  27. DarranA
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    All hail the queen, A massive return to form
  28. HarvardB
    Nov 21, 2005
    0
    Her pseudo English accent continues to remove whatever flimsy credibility she ever had as a singer. Oops, did I say she "sings"? More like whining. At least if she's making records I don't have to be assaulted by her acting.
  29. SeanF
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Cheers to Madonna for this stunning return to the party! Almost entirely eschewing any sort of messages she storms back into the club scene with this non-stop dance tour de force! What a shame several people who either hate pop/dance music or hate Madonna feel the need to post negative comments on here, most likely without even giving the disc a listen... Maybe they should visit a few more nightclubs and find something better to do with their free time. Expand
  30. rayy
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Terribly fantastic , i couldn't drive my car withour her tunes now!
  31. MuhammadK
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    This album is truly an amazing dancing trip for Madonna fans. Madonna has surely proved herself and her music once again with fabulous numbers like push hung up get together forbidden love .... Madonna Rocks for real.....
  32. marioj
    Nov 22, 2005
    1
    Crappy copy-paste music. Madonna discovered a PC. Get Goldfrapp, its the original.
  33. ClintM.
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    there's not much more to add to all the great reviews ... simply stated, the album's awesome!
  34. CraigS
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    Incredibly catchy record. Yes, she didn't break any pencils writing lyrics, but who gives a rat's ass. Pop it on your Ipod, and have a great rainbow-tastic gay workout. Pump those muscles bitches!
  35. CraigB
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    How can people still try to bring her down? Hasn't she proved herself by now? My God, 20-some years later and people are still trying to write her obit. Ridiculous! Just shut up, listen and shake your lame ass to her brilliant new disc, and you'll eventually admit it's fantastic. Long live the true queen of pop! Bite me Mariah!
  36. DanielR
    Nov 27, 2005
    9
    This cd has 5 excellent tracks, 3 good, 2 mediocre, and 2 I won't even listen to. I am an avid Madonna Fan. This is not her best, and none of the other tracks will probably be remembered with exception to Hung Up- think "American Life." However, this cd does have commercial potential (remember "Love Profusion" for Esteee Lauder) and I could see some of these songs used in marketing campaigns. I am still waiting for that GREAT Madonna CD, one that will beat out Ray of Light and (my fave->) Music. Expand
  37. TomP
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Great! Catchy! Fun! Dance happy. Everything music should be!!!!
  38. seanf
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    amazing album with a great beat that grabs hold and lets up only to baptize you in the spirit, you will hear angels
  39. RobertMas
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    No Doubt the best album that has hit all year.
  40. maks.
    Dec 15, 2009
    10
    Teach people to stunning original Madonna's music can still be so cool.
  41. Aug 24, 2010
    9
    This album is one of those albums that feels like a story, meaning that the songs barely differ in quality. Although some such as "Push" and "How High" slightly dampen the feeling of, just well-made music, there's no saying that this woman isn't something of a prodigy.
    Selling in its truckloads, Madonna still has it; the ability to create more of what made her originally famous. Her music.
    She is still talented, is looking just as great as ever in the music videos, and has topped up her talent on dancing. We are forced to ask ourselves, is there anything this woman can't do?
    Still topping the charts almost 30 years on, every song has its catchiness and feel. A must-have for any fan of the legendary woman, a necessity in the form of a nice, old school Madonna album.
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  42. Sep 21, 2010
    10
    This is my favorite Madonna ALbum. My favorite song on the album is "Get Together". The album is something you can put on and enjoy anytime. I totally reccomend checking it out. Key Tracks: "Get Together" "Hung Up" "Jump" and "Sorry"
  43. May 3, 2012
    10
    "Confessions" makes Madonna, I have to say... old....... But is old in the most elegant way that you could describe this album. "Confessions" is only one of those albums that you would expect to be featured in world records (Mind you "Ray of Light" and "Music" did have its turn as well). The album features the disco influenced track "Hung Up", the dreamy dance tune "Get Together", the risk taker song "Isaac" and the glossy elegant europop-ballad "How High".... Overall, the album is a keeper for a really long time. Expand
  44. Oct 4, 2010
    10
    this album made me love madonna because it features mesmerizing vocals and AMAZING beats. every song blends with the next one which makes this musical experience epic!
  45. Nov 27, 2010
    9
    I honestly love this album, and would say it's one of my favourites by Madonna. Every track is worth listening to and the the songs get darker and darker as you go on the album, which is why the album is named thus. It starts out fun but then as you get more involved, it gets more and more personal. Standouts on the album are "Hung Up", "Forbidden Love", and "Isaac".
  46. Feb 4, 2011
    10
    The best idea of this album is its interludes are fused in the ends of each song. The entirety makes it unstoppable. Also, each track sounds great separately!
  47. Apr 8, 2011
    10
    Absolutely perfect. The most fantastic album ever made by a singer. The triumph of perfection, sounds and feels.
    From "Hung Up" to "Let it will be", every single song is mixed perfectly!
    I love Madonna since i heard this album.
  48. Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Não esperava muita coisa quando baixei este álbum, mas Madonna me surpreendeu novamente.
    Apesar de ser extremamente dançante, Confessions On A Dance Floor tem muito mais a oferecer.
    Future Lovers é uma das melhores faixas da carreira da cantora. Like It Or Not e Let It Will Be também não ficam atrÃ&iexc
    l;s.
    Certamente, esse álbum não é o melhor de Madonna (talvez ela nunca possa superar o grandioso Ray Of Light), mas está entre os melhores, ao lado de Bedtime Stories e Like A Prayer.
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  49. May 23, 2011
    8
    RuPaul aside, someone else is goin' back to her roots. "Confessions" got her dancing again and though it's hardly original, she has laid down a few hits to feed contemporary dance pop. And it's more than just a mid-life crisis romp - it bears a certain depth and darkness we never heard before.
  50. Apr 14, 2012
    10
    Her best dance-pop album so far in my opinion, and her best album general after Ray of Light. Very good confessions I wanna hear to. You did it again Madge.
  51. Mar 26, 2012
    10
    Confessions on a Dancefloor is one of those albums which you want to find flaws in, but just cannot. Madonna truly shines in this one. This album literally has no weak parts, and doesn't get boring for even a second. This and Ray of Light are the two perfect Madonna albums. I cannot find a single weak track here. All tracks are amazing. Personal favourites of mine are Let It Will Be, Jump and Isaac. Newcomers should get this before anything else by Madonna. Highly recommended, there's no album I would recommend more than Confessions Expand
  52. Mar 27, 2012
    8
    One of the best albums of 2005. Madonna brought dance music to the forefront of Pop music here, and she did an amazing job with it. Confessions has turned out to be her best effort of recent years. Excellent!
  53. Apr 14, 2012
    10
    At old age, Madonna proved that she's still able to command everybody to dance in late-night parties. It is an amazing album, probably her best album to date. All the tracks are great! I think the highlights on this album are "Hung Up", "Sorry", "Forbidden Love", and "Isaac".
  54. Nov 7, 2012
    10
    Amazing record. perfect for a dance floor. The Queen Of Pop surprises us again with a record so stomping you won't be able to stop listening to it
  55. Dec 7, 2012
    7
    I like this album, but i don't get why people says this is Madonna's best album!! is dancy, catchy, but in my opinion there are some songs in the album that screw the whole record!
  56. Apr 11, 2013
    10
    Not only there isn't a bad song in this album, also HUNG UP, SORRY, GET TOGETHER and JUMP are four timeless singles: arguably the best dance songs EVER!
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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]