Music
by Madonna
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. CDNow
    50
    Music is a weaker record than its predecessor, with only a few tracks possessing the strength, pop sensibility, and hooks that made Ray of Light such a success.

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best Album of 2000
10
#10 Most Discussed Album of 2000
1
#1 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 377 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 333 out of 377
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 377
  3. Negative: 26 out of 377
  1. longjetty7
    Mar 12, 2015
    9
    I think the Ray of Light, Music, American Life progression is the highlight of Madonna's musical career, as it features some of her mostI think the Ray of Light, Music, American Life progression is the highlight of Madonna's musical career, as it features some of her most innovative music ever. This album especially is fantastic, but in a more subtle way than Ray of Light. There are a few standouts (Impressive Instant, What It Feels Like For a Girl), but for the most part the songs work together so well that it's really just 45 minutes of pop bliss.… Full Review »
  2. Einar1J
    Apr 13, 2008
    5
    Merely okay, and in my eyes, disturbingly overrated. 'Ameircan Life' was excessively better, and to think 'Music' could Merely okay, and in my eyes, disturbingly overrated. 'Ameircan Life' was excessively better, and to think 'Music' could 'par' against 'Ray Of Light', one of those rare masterpieces, is horrifying. 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' remains charming and very clever.… Full Review »
  3. TiagoKades
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Um álbum incrível, um flerte sensacional com o country e o folk. Melodias e letras gostosas de ouvir, simplesmente um trabalho fantástico! UmUm álbum incrível, um flerte sensacional com o country e o folk. Melodias e letras gostosas de ouvir, simplesmente um trabalho fantástico! Um dos melhores trabalhos da Madonna. Pontos para a faixa-título Music, Don't Tell Me, I Deserve It, Impressive Instant e What It Feels Like For A Girl.… Full Review »
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