Madame X: Music from the Theater Xperience
Madonna · 2021
92 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
A theatrical blend of pop, fado, and dance, echoing the complexities of identity and societal issues.
Why this album works
'Madame X: Music from the Theater Xperience' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres and theatrical presentation. It showcased Madonna's enduring influence on pop culture, reflecting her ability to adapt and speak to contemporary issues while achieving commercial success with chart placements in multiple countries.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling through music dynamic journey with interludes wave-like pacing with contrasts
- Context
- In 2021, Madonna released 'Madame X: Music from the Theater Xperience' as a companion piece to her 2019 studio album 'Madame X'. This period marked her continued exploration of global musical influences and cultural themes, following an extensive world tour that highlighted her artistic reinvention and engagement with social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Katy Perry· Linkin Park· Kanye West· Fall Out Boy· Alanis Morissette· Hikaru Utada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:38
- 2 God Control Standout 5:59
- 3 Dark Ballet 4:33
- 4 Human Nature 7:03
- 5 Vogue 4:11
- 6 I Don’t Search I Find Standout 4:45
- 7 American Life 4:18
- 8 Batuka 6:18
Disc 2
- 1 Fado Pechincha 1:41
- 2 Killers Who Are Partying 4:34
- 3 Crazy 4:48
- 4 Welcome to My Fado Club (Medley) 1:52
- 5 Medellín Standout 6:32
- 6 Extreme Occident 3:45
- 7 Breathwork (dance interlude) 3:21
- 8 Frozen 6:17
- 9 Come Alive 5:34
Disc 3
- 1 Future 4:00
- 2 Like a Prayer 5:09
- 3 I Rise 6:19
- 4 Sodade
- 5 Crave
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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