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8.5 out of 10

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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.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. 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. 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
  3. 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.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. Lennylu
    Dec 4, 2005
    10
    Yet another masterpiece from the unstoppable Madonna!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  5. 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 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
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  6. RuanH
    Feb 5, 2009
    10
    The album Madonna fans have been waiting for!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  7. JensO
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    This album is dance music par excellence.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  8. andrewc
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    This is the madonna i love!!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  9. laislaw
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    amazing
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  10. riot
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    very goooooood
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  11. Hugop
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    A rcih sounding album amzim tracks and diverse will please anyone!!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  12. catacombA
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Album Of the Year!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  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!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  14. GiacomoS
    Nov 20, 2005
    0
    Another derivitave attempt at reviving a moribund career from this long in the tooth bandwagon jumper, who burns through dance production "collaborators" (read: creators) the way Angelina Jolie burns through male co-stars. Perhaps old Esther should work at perfecting her English accent and recycling her Kaballah cult's ideas into kiddie books instead, because the music ain't happening. Pathetic. Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  15. henryt
    Jan 12, 2006
    2
    I'm starting to realise Madonna is a brand that's been overhyped from day one. She's never broken any ground artistically and her vocals and lyrics aren't up too much. A weak album from a weak artist trying very very hard to stay on the scene,
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  16. Adamastor
    Feb 10, 2006
    1
    I like artists that never use the music of others,this shows that Madonna can't make her own sound never,she is always changing it to get success,what a pity,it shows also that she dont have creativity and talent for compose.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  17. JoeyK
    Apr 7, 2007
    3
    About as repetitive, unoriginal, nonsensical, repetitive as most of Madonna's songs in recent history. A lot of the lyrics are just dumb, everything is incredibly repetitive, and all the songs sound pretty much the same, only barely reaching distinguishable. Also, it's repetitive.
    • 0 of 4 users said yes
  18. LeonardoF
    Nov 16, 2005
    3
    i love madonna but i don't like this album. generic inexpressive and faceless music.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. FrankD
    Jan 15, 2006
    1
    To be honest, I have never been much of a Madonna fan, but for whatever reason, I assumed I would love this record. Wrong! I was shocked after one listen how I had little or no interest in listening to it again. Her vocals never leave the ground. To make dance music exciting, the vocalist must soar into the disco rafters. She simply hasn't got the pipes. (The same reason the film of "Evita" was so flat.) And the lyrics! Sometimes (as in the New York number) they are downright embarrassing! A supreme disapointment! Let's allow Madonna to settle into motherhood, and let's all move on to something more interesting... Byebye, Mrs. Ritchie! Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  20. robh
    Jan 19, 2006
    4
    I have to disagree with Henry T when he suggests that Madonna has 'never borken any ground artistically" See Like A Prayer and Ray of Light in particular...The reason this album is so disappointing is that Madonna no longer seems to want to push herself artistically and his happy to settle for commercial, lyrically weak dance music that will satisfy her finances rather than her creative energy. Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  21. 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!
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  22. MarciaL
    Jan 6, 2006
    10
    I would like to give 12!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. adamk
    Feb 1, 2006
    0
    They were playing this the other night when I was at the gyn. I thought about just letting the bar crush my skull. Awful, awful "music"
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. Rycardo
    Feb 10, 2006
    0
    I prefer Enya to this ....... thing,because its have her own style,never changed,and have talent. Enya is the real music.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. 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....
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  26. KurtC
    Feb 8, 2006
    5
    There are only a few highlights, such as the single "Hung Up," and overwhelmingly the songs mesh into one repetitive whole, leaving you bored and feeling cheated. Vision and uniqueness are heavily lacking on "Confessions..." I would recommend only buying the single if it's peaking your interest.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  27. GonzaloB
    Mar 5, 2006
    9
    Really enoyable record.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. PhilippeG
    May 1, 2006
    10
    Her best EVER !!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. AdrianoC
    May 10, 2006
    5
    These are words from a huge fan of Madonna, a man who owns all of her albums: this is the worst thing she's ever done. What a shame.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  30. JamesD
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    There's irony in damning Madonna in the name of Jesus
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. ixata
    Apr 18, 2007
    6
    its basically okay.. the tunes are catchy, andsometimes experimental(push) but the problem is bout 90% of the album sounds the same.. fthermore the album flows continuously.. bcuz of that, ii sometms dun know that im actually listening to the next song
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. syaremans
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    I like this album very much. This is the best album i ever heard. Fantastic!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. AnnA
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    This album is amazing.It contains great songs like "Sorry" & "Get Together".
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  36. NadeemG.
    Feb 8, 2008
    2
    My favorite singer is Maddona and her song confessions on a dance floor.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  37. GeorgeF
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Love the album as a whole...I love New Yok and HUUng UP wake me up every time!
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  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"?!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  39. JoshP
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    Madonna at her exhilarating best,love the future disco,Confessions is a timeless album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  40. yoyox
    Sep 28, 2009
    3
    Unbelievably repetitive. It's like hearing the SAME song over and over again for an hour. I guess she's just a singles artist to me. Hung up is a good song.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  41. Jack
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    Madonna at her absolute best! A faultless album from the Queen of Pop. Easily up there with her best.
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  42. EugenP
    Nov 13, 2005
    9
    Words cannot describe!
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  43. MichaelC
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This is a flawless album. Not a dud in the bunch. Her best in years.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  44. 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!
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  45. catacombA
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Album Of the Year!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  46. GMCQ
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Not a single mis-Fire WOW! Impressed by her all over again!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  47. 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!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  48. AndrewG
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Yup... I hate to admit it... But this is good.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  49. DanielOstrometsky
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    Madonna can still move a crowd.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  50. PennyW
    Nov 15, 2005
    6
    Yes, I'm outside the norm in saying this album is okay, not great. Having heard albums such as Kerrier District's Kerrier District and Kelley Polar's Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens, I know there are better disco-sounding records out there that capture the spirit of disco moreso than Confessions on a Dance Floor.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  51. Robbiq
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    Futuristic. Amazing. Full of fun and authentic joy of dancing and singing. Love it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  52. 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!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  53. 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
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  54. 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
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  55. robbt
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    best cd since ray of light
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  56. 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.
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  57. RobB
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    It simply rocks.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  58. 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!
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  59. marie-eve
    Nov 18, 2005
    2
    ok what is it wih the 80's Nothing different, deja-vue. 2 much effects is like not enough. Lyrics .....;-(
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  60. BrianH
    Nov 18, 2005
    0
    User comments is not a forum for guerilla marketing... get out of here people!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  61. 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 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
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  62. WalterW
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great music, she is still hot
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  63. ali
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    very beautiful.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  64. 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!
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  65. Mariah
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    im so glad its back to the old madonna
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  66. kika
    Nov 18, 2005
    3
    bad
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  67. josec
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great Great ALBUM! Non Stop FUN!
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  68. 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.
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  69. MatthewC
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Her best since Like A Prayer!
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  70. MarkA
    Nov 21, 2005
    8
    It's good. Doesn't really have enough up-beat songs but it's great anyways.
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  71. 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.
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  72. 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!
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  73. 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 dominated by hip-hop. Expand
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  74. 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.
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  75. 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! :)
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  76. 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!!!
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  77. MILTONAVE
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    Amazing new work of Madonna, simple, awesome, just fun!!!!! You can dance, for inspiration!!!!
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  78. Stacey
    Nov 26, 2005
    9
    I just bought this one, and its one of her best... very dancey and upbeat... AWESOME!!!!!!
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  79. JasonD
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    Great album, will make us all forget american life.
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  80. 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.
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  81. RimasM
    Nov 20, 2005
    10
    I trully enjoyed this album:) It's the best of Madonna to date:)
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  82. 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!
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  83. NickAlliNick
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    Madonna simply the best!
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  84. MrNihilism
    Dec 2, 2005
    9
    Great music.
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  85. hagop
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    BEst album of year
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  86. 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.
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  87. AlfreoE
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    I needed an album like this for christmas!
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  88. zhasan
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    Simply Amazing. A feast for the ears!
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  89. SeanC
    Jan 14, 2006
    1
    Madonna just put out one of the worst albums of her career. I really not feeling anything she does. I wish she would just go away!!!!
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  90. BelovedB
    Jan 15, 2006
    10
    Nomatter what she did, she always a leader not follower!
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  91. 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´.
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  92. georgie
    Jan 21, 2006
    10
    this album is amazing! i highly highly recommend it
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  93. 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!
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  94. 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
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  95. MonicaL
    Jan 5, 2006
    4
    There are only a few good things on this album, and it's nothing she or anyone else hasn't done before. Formulaic, but sometimes fun in spite of it. This should be the last we hear from this woman, ever. Please!
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  96. 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
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  97. 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.
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  98. ToddR
    Feb 7, 2006
    7
    Aside from the brilliant lead single and a few other tracks, the album is pretty generic, icy dance pop.
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  99. JKaltz
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    This is one of madonna"s best albums ever
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  100. 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.
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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]