That’s not inherently a terrible thing, of course, and any other artist would probably be given a free pass to do so – but as the most influential pop star in the world, fans holds Madonna to higher standards. In the eyes of many fans (and critics), Hard Candy was the first time in her career that Madonna stopped creating trends and starting chasing them instead. Standout tracks: Give It 2 Me, Miles Away, Beat Goes On and Body Shop, but while we loved Bitch I’m Madonna ironically at the start, we now understand how brilliant it actually is – something you’ll never truly appreciate until you’ve performed it drunk at karaoke… which we have.
It suffered from a lack of curation, though, especially when the Super Deluxe edition featured a whopping 23 tracks – and at points it feels like two separate albums chucked together. Living For Love was a great house-inspired first single, and follow-up Ghosttown is one of the best ballads in her discography. Rebel Heart was an improvement over previous album MDNA, and Madonna certainly seemed more passionate about the concept. Standout tracks: Living For Love, Ghosttown, Joan Of Arc Meanwhile, Beautiful Killer, which was criminally relegated to bonus track status, is a slice of No Doubt-influenced pop which deserves way more recognition. As far as pop albums go, it’s still decent, with some great pop bangers like Girl Gone Wild and I Don’t Give A, and a trio of genuinely moving ballads in Love Spent, Masterpiece and Falling Free. While fans could no doubt argue to the end of time over which Madonna album deserves the top spot on this list, we’re pretty sure most will agree that MDNA is rightly placed at the bottom. Standout tracks: Girl Gone Wild, Falling Free, Beautiful Killer In the grand scheme of things, how well does the new release hold up in comparison to the rest of her discography? 14. In celebration of the release of her 14th studio album Madame X, we ranked every single one of Madonna’s albums from worst to best. But really… can you blame us?Īside from having an astonishing 14 studio albums to discuss, Madonna’s career is so varied and divisive that every fan has their own favourite, whether it’s classic Like A Prayer, spiritual Ray Of Light, or club-ready Confessions On A Dance Floor. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Here are all of Madonna albums ranked.ĭon’t miss out on the music of the “Queen of Pop” herself.We’ve ranked many pop divas albums here at GAY TIMES, from Britney Spears to Lady Gaga, from Pink to Katy Perry, but one global superstar has so far remained strangely absent: the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female music artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Madonna is often cited as an influence by other artists. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both critical acclaim and controversy. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music while remaining completely in charge of every aspect of her career.
Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. Referred to as the “Queen of Pop”, she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in popular culture. Madonna Louise Ciccone (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/ Italian: born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.