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Rebel Heart

Madonna · 2015

55 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk

A vibrant blend of pop, dance, and electronic elements reflecting resilience and self-empowerment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with uplifting themes
  • empowering anthems for self-expression
  • danceable beats for celebration
  • reflective moments amidst vibrant energy
  • for group listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
public persona struggle· dance floor resilience
Career context
By the time 'Rebel Heart' was released in 2015, Madonna was navigating her career's later phase, following her previous album 'MDNA' (2012). This album represented a return to form for Madonna, embracing both contemporary sounds and her established musical identity while addressing themes of love, loss, and empowerment.
Stylistic neighbors
Janet Jackson· Kylie Minogue· Lady Gaga
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Artpop by Lady Gaga — Both explore themes of self-expression and empowerment through vibrant pop and electronic soundscapes.
Prism by Katy Perry — Shares a similar blend of dance-pop and themes of resilience, love, and personal growth in a contemporary context.
Loud by Rihanna — Combines energetic dance beats with lyrical themes of empowerment and navigating public persona.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Living for Love 3:38
  • 2 Devil Pray 4:05
  • 3 Ghosttown 4:08
  • 4 Unapologetic Bitch 3:50
  • 5 Illuminati 3:43
  • 6 Bitch I’m Madonna 3:47
  • 7 Hold Tight 3:37
  • 8 Joan of Arc 4:01
  • 9 Iconic 4:33
  • 10 HeartBreakCity 3:33
  • 11 Body Shop 3:39
  • 12 Holy Water 4:09
  • 13 Inside Out 4:23
  • 14 Wash All Over Me 4:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata