Madonna - American Life
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Review #216
Submitted: January 3, 2005
By: Lisa
rating: 10 (out of 10)
What a good album, and I'm glad to see most people here think the same, the ones that give the lbum a 0, are American. It's just a song! American Life, the album is amazing. Listen to Love Profusion and Nothing Fails. EVEN WHEN SHE IS 44 YEARS OLD SHE SCORES N1 HITS! What a women! Go home Britney and all the other fakers!
Review #215
Submitted: January 3, 2005
By: MADONNA
rating: 10 (out of 10)
ALL THE AMERICANS HATE THIS SONG BUT WE, EUROPEANS LOVE IT! WHAT A GOOD LYRICS! MADONNA IS THE QUEEN! WITH MORE THEN 1000 AWARDS 20 TOP 5 SINGLES AND 10 n1 ALBUMS SHE PROVE SHE IS THE BEST! THE RE-INVENTION TOUR IS THE BEST SELLING OF THE YEAR! FROM 1983's EVERYBODY TILL 2004's LOVE PROFUSION I STILL LOVE HER! AMERICAN LIFE WAS n1 IN EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review #214
Submitted: June 15, 2004
By: monkeygod
rating: 0 (out of 10)
First off, I wonder how life is on her $11 million, 1200 acre, country estate in Wiltshire. Is she seriously trying to sell this garbage? Her point about consumerism is weak and offers up nothing thoughtful or insightful to the listener, unless of course the listener is a 6 yr old with a learning disability. I mean 'I’m drinkin’ a soy latte, I get a double shotie' or 'I drive my mini cooper and I’m feeling super-duper' this is just grade school crap and the 'Material Girl' charges $150 bucks to see her hypocritical hag-ass strut around and preach this toxic waste in concert. She completely insults her audience with this horse manure. Of course, she has always made money pandering to the lowest common denominator of society. On the other hand, if her comment on consumerism in America is that people will pay for this vomit, then she really is a genius. Let me try my hand at this...'I drive my big red Hummer, gas prices are a bummer.' Pay me. I am your Idol.
Review #213
Submitted: February 9, 2004
By: bin larden
rating: 10 (out of 10)
oi maradona can lick my balls she eats loads of eleaphant sh** and f***s her dad she is a ball licker id kick her right in her mouth breack her teeth,nose,arms, legs,ribs and do a karate chop to her neck instantly killing her. i would not pi** on her even if she was on fire id rather watch her burn ,shes got the face of a gipsy aunus as well as a twisted gurder.maradonna should burn but she got nice tits but what the hell burn maradona burn
Review #212
Submitted: February 2, 2004
By: bible basher
rating: 10 (out of 10)
shut your f***ing face uncle f***er ur a bonedafied mother muthf***er rapping donkey sh** eating raping uncle f***er , i am the great cornholio u will give me tp bunghole wat are u threatning me shamown mutha f***er im a bad invisible flying mutha f***er
Review #211
Submitted: February 2, 2004
By: fuckfuckfuck
rating: 5 (out of 10)
all of u f***ing nob heads will f***ing die in the year 90000000000000000000000000000000 i will kick the sh** out of them who opose me ill pull there eyes out shove them down their pant so they can watch me kick 40 pounds of sh** out them and put them 5 ft under the ground all you horse rapping sh** eaters die al die all
Review #210
Submitted: January 26, 2004
By: the great cornholio
rating: 0 (out of 10)
yo mutha f***er every pop idol is a complete t*** i could kick the sh** out of them for being so fukin stuppid they are f***in clown shoes and f*** theirs moms while they cry especialy the tosser michale jackson i ought danngle that pi** head out of the window of a tower stupid fuk
Review #209
Submitted: January 15, 2004
By: I despise Madonna
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Madonna is a total waste of life. I can't wait until she's dead. She has gotten so ugly. All of her beliefs and views on life via the Kabbalah are wrong and moronic. She says that the only thing that matters is the state of our souls and how we treat others. What I say to that is f*** you w****. She trampled on people and abused them to get where she is and still did the same for many years after she was famous and now she says that bullsh**. She is seriously mentally ill she should be electricuted to death.
Review #208
Submitted: December 27, 2003
By: RC
rating: 10 (out of 10)
This is my all time favorite song from my all time favorite artist (along with Michael Jackson and Metallica). 10/10 for just being SO GOOD!
Oh, and why hasn't Mr Wong been removed yet? Hmm? Anyone?
Review #207
Submitted: October 14, 2003
By: DAnny
rating: 6 (out of 10)
First of all, you must remember that after all this time of success, she's entitled to her flops, mistakes, and the like.
I love Madonna, and am almost obsessed with her, but I have to say that I didn't really enjoy the music of her latest CD. The lyrics rock, but I really prefer 'Ray of Light' or 'Music' to 'American Life' when it comes to her recent hits.
BUT if you don't like this CD, don't worry...Madonna's been known to change her style completely with each and every album! So maybe you'll like what comes next! Who knows :)
Review #206
Submitted: September 29, 2003
By: Madumba
rating: 0 (out of 10)
What is this chick on about now? I wish she would pick a religion and stick with it. She mentions herself almost 600 times on the CD, crows about commercialism, then runs off to do a blue jeans commercial, singing about Hollywood! Is she a schizo, a liar, or just a jerk?
To Mr Wong. Inappropriate language will be pulled form the site. Just because one thinks Madonna is a moron doesn't make them racist!! If you're the typical Madonna fan, no wonder I can't stand her.
Review #205
Submitted: September 4, 2003
By: LangdoN
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I HATE madonna! every thing she does has to be a big deal and a shock every one. She tries too hard.
Review #204
Submitted: September 3, 2003
By: dsf
rating: 0 (out of 10)
What American Life does she speak of? I don't have a latte and think metaphysics is dope!
Review #203
Submitted: August 12, 2003
By: Who Cares?
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Dude, Wong, chill out. What is your problem? Everyone has there own opinion. I like some of Madonna's music too, but I don't verbally crucify the people who don't like Madonna. Just chill.
Review #202
Submitted: August 6, 2003
By: Alex Riviera (New Mexico)
rating: 1 (out of 10)
You're so so wong, Mr. Wong! Nice language. Madonna es Lesbo, no? Adios Amigo...
Review #201
Submitted: August 6, 2003
By: Alvin Wong, what's wrong with being WONG anyway!!
rating: 10 (out of 10)
You all homophobic sh**ty ass straight anti-Madonna, self insecure, racist mother f***ing son of a bi***, just keep your stupid intelligence to yourself! Madonna is still the QUEEN OF POP. Her album goes No. 1 in more than 10 countries, including U.S., and this is just plain fact. I don't care if her music is good or not, as long as she has more than 6 million dollars in her pocket I am very happy...wee!
Review #200
Submitted: August 4, 2003
By: Jonathon Harrell
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Old poopy faced Madonna fails again. There isn't a bigger troll when it comes to old slapper Madge. I'll give her a break, and rate it a solid 1, for Madonna having the guts to put out another pile of trash.
Review #199
Submitted: July 29, 2003
By: La traviata
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Cheers! I'm actually writing an essay about this song at the moment, so this is great practise! ;) Yes of course she changed her image constantly to keep us interested - that's the only way a pop star can survive for any length of time. And because she has chosen to create her works in the field of popular culture, they are always going to be viewed as creations of style over substance - that is the whole point of pop art and culture after all. But more often than not, throughout her career you will find that she is constantly frustrated because people will assume that she is incapable of making art of any depth and hence take her ironic statements seriously yet scoff when she tries to be honest and deep (such as now). Take for example her 'Sex' book. In it, she consciously tried to work in the mode of photographer Cindy Sherman as she was very interested in her art. She even underwrote an exhibition of her work. Yet critics could not believe that she could fully appreciate it as they didn't think she was capable of that level of integrity. As for her basing her early career on sexuality, yes indeed she did. But she did it in a manner that empowered women to take control of their own bodies without being seen merely as objects for male pleasure (and if you don't want to take my word for it, I can give you an incredibly extensive list of books and articles arguing this point). To me, that is indeed a higher ideal, even if Madonna denies that was her aim. I don't think she's disappointed with what she has achieved - in the interview at mtv.com she says she isn't ashamed of her past as it's what has brought her to where she is now - and if she was ready to throw in the towel, why even bother writing another album? The lyric 'I tried to stay ahead I tried to stay on top I tried to play the part But somehow I forgot Just what I did it for And why I wanted more' sums up the point of the song for me. She spent so much energy focussing on being the best and staying on top that she forgot about spiritual and emotional fulfillment. I think she's happy with what she has and where she's at, but she's realised how hollow it all is without love, without someone to share it all with. That's the message I get, anyway. (And I love the techno beat. It's nice and slow and raunchy. It gives you a chance to move a bit more sexily while you're dancing rather than just bopping away!)
Review #198
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: ChicagoFan
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Traviata, the brilliant wording of your first post left me speechless, and I was almost ready to concede...ALMOST, my Australian friend! Then you came back, and said 'She never tried to empower women through surface-fixation and trying blindly to achieve success by changing to suit your audience without a thought to higher ideals' What were the higher ideals of 1984-1992? She flaunted sexuality, and changed her image constantly....not to keep up with a higher ideal, but to keep us interested. She has admitted this, and now she sounds dissapointed that this may not carry into middle-age. So what to do? Throw in the towel and say it was all a mistake. And frankly, with a lazy techno beat to boot. FYI, Love your posts....
Review #197
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: La traviata
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Sorry, one more (curse the lack of an edit option!!). I didn't finish the idea properly. That should be: She never tried to empower women through surface-fixation and trying blindly to achieve success by changing to suit your audience without a thought to higher ideals(which I think is the topic of the song)... etc. Thank you :)
Review #196
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: La traviata
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Thanks for the compliment! :)
'She's not speaking to us on 'American Life', she speaking to herself. And she's telling us that everything she tried to empower women with is faulty and wrong.' I disagree. She never tried to empower women through surface-fixation, she tried to empower us by showing us that it is possible to be in complete control of your own body and sexuality whilst still being feminine. She appropriated the images of virgin/mother/w**** to show us we can be all these things and more and what's more, we can be them without needing male approval to justify it. And yes, I do think her controversial moves were anti-mainstream in that the mainstream (especially in the 80s) was normatively viewed as white heterosexual males - ie, her lowest fanbase. Not to mention that she alternatively pleases and pi**es off fans with each new incarnation. If all she was interested in was popularity, she would have assumed the 'Boy Toy' image genuinely rather than ironically and wouldn't have stressed how her sexuality was there primarily for her own pleasure, not that of anyone else. I think, rather than popularity, it's best to say that she's interested in achieving notoriety - ie, she doesn't necessarily crave approval. So long as people are talking about her she'll be happy, whether it's positive or negative. If you read any interviews with her (there's one at mtv.com that I highly recommend) it's clear that whilst this is an album of self-assessment, there is still a message in it for everyone: namely, that the 'American' dream (as an Australian, I think the dream is universal, but as American culture is so excessive as a whole, the analogy here is more powerful) of Fame and Fortune is ultimately shallow - and as one who has achieved that dream, she is in a position to know - and happiness is really to be found through love and spiritual satisfaction.
I don't know. People have spent almost two decades criticising Madge for being superficial and obscuring her inner self, yet now when she tries to earnestly make a deep and personal statement, she gets viewed with universal cynicism and disbelief! Sheesh!
Review #195
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: ChicagoFan
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Traviata, you write beautifully. But do you really think her controversial career choices were efforts to not be mainstream? Her career was a product of the 80s, of her intelligent insights into a consumption culture that wanted 'shock' as their entertainment. She gave it to us, but in palatable amounts. Even 'Erotica', one of her bests, was made when grunge was sweeping the nation and she was on the verge of being archaic. She's not speaking to us on 'American Life', she speaking to herself. And she's telling us that everything she tried to empower women with is faulty and wrong.
Review #194
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: La traviata
rating: 3 (out of 10)
And just to add, I just heard the Oakenfold remix and I really can't see how you can say it's a better version. I mean, if you're talking about her singing over endlessly repeated loops, here's your prime example! That relentless drum beat totally bulldozes through the subtle layering and variation of textures that is the heart and soul of the original. It totally removes the interplay of expectation and release that draws you in and gets you moving. My favourite bit in the whole song is when in the second statement of the chorus that mellow drum starts up four bars from the end and gradually builds to the entrance of the following verse. It just gets my hips bopping without me even realising - and it's totally removed from that bland, boring remix. Do you guys just not have ears?! Surely, even if you dislike the song you can hear that there is more variety and creativity in the original.
Review #193
Submitted: July 25, 2003
By: La traviata
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I think this song is incredibly catchy and the lyrics very meaningful. Over her career Madonna has gradually looked further and further inward and I think it's great that she is constantly provoking debate about morals and beliefs in the western world. As a representative of the stereotyped American dream (someone who comes from nothing and becomes a raging success) she is well placed to comment upon the pitfalls of this dream - in interviews she has professed her love for America and her gratitude for living in a country that has allowed her to get where she is but now she is seeing the hypocrisies and unrealistic expectations of the country she loves and is trying to express her feelings through her art. As for her 'desire' for money, she never had one. In 'Madonna in her own words' written in 1990, she says 'Do you really think I'm a material girl? I'm not. Take it - I don't need money I need love' and 'I always said I wanted to be famous...I never said I wanted to be rich.' I for one believe these comments. Over the years her art has consistently betrayed not a desire for popular success (if that was the case, why risk it with so many unpopular and controversial decisions?) but a desire for pushing boundaries, provoking debates (like what is happening right here) and questioning givens. She has always remained true to herself and her beliefs and has a need to share them with the world. The lyrics of this song and album are deeply personal and a genuine attempt to provoke thought. The filmclip successfully questioned American culture's celebration of the superficial (ie fashion and appearance) and its need to destroy. She isn't anti-Bush/pro-Saddam. She's looking beyond that picture to humanity as a whole and pointing out that no matter the issues, war is ALWAYS a terrible decision for humanity. I support her decision to pull the clip (out of respect for the families of soldiers) although I do think it is fantastic and think that many people (as usual) have not given her the credit she deserves for her artistic integrity. As for the rap, I say good on her for trying something new. It fits in quite neatly with the song and has received support from professionals such as Missy Eliot. I don't find it embarrassing at all. Fantastic song from a fantastic icon. I hope Madonna continues in the tradition of provocateur for many years to come.
Review #192
Submitted: July 23, 2003
By: Veronica
rating: 4 (out of 10)
I liked her mindless songs about getting in to the groove, taking a holiday, or even living to tell -- but this song is just strange/misplaced and I agree with the other poster, boring.
Review #191
Submitted: July 22, 2003
By: Response to Zodiac
rating: 4 (out of 10)
I had to respond to Zodiac. Good insight on Madonna's intentions, but I don't think anybody's talking about her political views. They're talking about how she tried to raise eyebrows this time and didn't. The buzz on Madonna has nothing to do with politics, it's to see how she deals with the first irrelevant CD she has ever put out. Her take on 'American Life' is elitist and narrow-minded. She's boring.
Review #190
Submitted: July 21, 2003
By: Zodiac
rating: 4 (out of 10)
Well, a whole legion of people are complaining about this song, so it seems Madonna's gotten you to do exactly what she wanted. Doesn't anybody understand? Madonna thrives on turning heads, raising eyebrows, and sparking controversy. For God's sake, I don't even like Madonna, and I still knew that. And in this metamorphosis of hers, she chooses to ignite debates from a political standpoint. The issue in question is that she objects to the fact that the U.S. government spends more or less than a billion dollars a week so they can bomb women and children. That's money that would be far better spent on education or something else worthwhile.
Review #189
Submitted: July 16, 2003
By: music fan
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Right on, freudian slip. You crack me up. Dave seriously needs anger management therapy.
Review #188
Submitted: July 16, 2003
By: music fan
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Not crazy about this song musically (the rap is pretty bad by my standards, although she makes her point), but the lyrics are refreshingly honest. Say what you will about Madonna, I respect her for this soul-searching journey she is on (OK, a mid-life crisis, but that's nothing to be ashamed of) and for speaking out against the skewed values and priorities of many Americans. I am American, and I love my country, but I am embarrassed by the message our music, movies, and unabashed celebrity worship sends to our children and the rest of the world. I don't believe that she is simply trying to capitalize on the anti-war sentiment, in fact most Americans seem very pro-war to me and in these times it is highly likely that controversial opinions will be censored in the name of patriotism and morale. I think she took a risk with this, in true Madonna fashion. I definitely intend to check out the album with an open mind.
Review #187
Submitted: July 11, 2003
By: ChicagoFan
rating: 4 (out of 10)
What's it feel like for a girl? Actually, a girl of 44 who has transcended every claim that she was 'washed up' and 'finished'? It's time to make a single that allows her to age. One where she shows her vulnerability along with a softening jaw line. And 'Ameican Life' does this...with a thumping, off-kilter bass groove and a seething synthesizer that creates a simple, stripped dance-jam. But it's hard to shake your body when Our Lady sounds like she's doing something she promised she would never do...regret her past.
Review #186
Submitted: July 10, 2003
By: X-Static Process
rating: 7 (out of 10)
I just purchased the American Life Album, and I have to say it was a great compilation. If you don't like the American Life single, that's okay,you'll like the other songs. On some good songs, the only downside is it gets distorted by techo experimentation and the rap in the American Life single. Through the whole album though, it sounds a bit melancholy, especially X-Static Process. That's a really good song. I really enjoy this album, but I must say, I like Ray of Light much better, in which she worked with William Orbit. She should do another album with him. I am not a Madonna fan, but I really enjoy some of her music. Madonna is very controversial
Review #185
Submitted: July 9, 2003
By: Someone
rating: 8 (out of 10)
It's a really cool song. It has an awesome beat and a neat melody. It is very modern. It shows Madonna is keeping up. People may say the song is stupid because of the lyrics, but they're powerful. This may sound strange, but it sounds like Madonna's singing about a person who is trying to fit in to society by doing everything she can. The rap is really weird, but kind of funny. You got to admire her for doing something knew, even if it makes herself look stupid. I don't particularly like Madonna herself, but some of her music is awesome. Madonna is a very universal in her music.
Review #184
Submitted: July 5, 2003
By: Francois Robert
rating: 2 (out of 10)
Madonna -- Poor OLD thing....
Review #183
Submitted: July 1, 2003
By: Melissa
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Absolutely HORRIBLE! Madonna.. Whats wrong with you?
Review #182
Submitted: June 30, 2003
By: Danny ~ Seattle, WA - USA
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I'm a Madonna fan and remember when she first hit the scene. Her greatest skill is making memorable dance songs ('Holiday', 'Into The Groove', 'Vogue', 'Express Yourself', 'Music', et al). Via file sharing, I took a listen to tracks from 'American Life' and thought it was mostly awful. Madonna is not a rapper and her rhymes are abysmal. Disjointed techno beeps, boops and warbles without rhythm or melody is not music.
And the person who wrote review #157 seriously needs to get a grip: 'Madonna is one of the most influential women in music and all of history.' Madonna is no Marie Curie, Indira Gandhi, Joan of Arc, or any number of other women I can think of who've had an impact upon history.
Madonna's contribution to history is, 'Dance and sing, get up and do your thing. Dance and sing, get up and do your thing. Dance and sing, get up and do your thing.'
I'm tired of her self-important babbling and preaching; she needs to get back to what she does best and that is making memorable dance songs that endure.
Review #181
Submitted: June 29, 2003
By: JASMIN BIG FAN OF MADONNA
rating: 10 (out of 10)
IN MY OWN OPINION AND MOST OF THE WORLD OPINION THAT MADONNA IS THE MOST FAMOUS ARTIST IN THE WORLD.MADONNA SONG AMERICAN LIFE IS ONE OF HER BEST SONG SHE HAVE EVER MADE.f*** ALL THE PEOPLE WHO IS SAYING THAT SHE IS OLD.SHE IS THE QUEEN OF POP YOU f***ING bi***ES AND GAYS
Review #180
Submitted: June 24, 2003
By: hifi
rating: 6 (out of 10)
it's definitely not Madonna's best, but nevertheless, I have respect for her. She is not afraid to experiment (M. Carey and W. Houston, yawn yawn)and release a song doomed to be rejected by the US of A from the very beginning. The US charts bore me; it's always the same-- a song sitting in the pole position for weeks and weeks-- and what used to be a pop chart has become nothing more than an alternative r&b thing.
Review #179
Submitted: June 21, 2003
By: U'LL finD mE iN tHe cLuB
rating: 8 (out of 10)
i agree with the review be4 me . Madonna is running out , but i dont think shes gonna be a total failure pretty soon . i have the album and i kno that the next two singles will be 'Hollywood' and 'Nothing Fails'. Hollywood is a sorta Vogue mixed with Ray Of Light song.
Nothing Fails is ummm a bit like 'Like a Prayer'.
American life- the actual song - is bad. but the next singles r gonna save this album
Review #178
Submitted: June 21, 2003
By: Alex
rating: 0 (out of 10)
The problem is that Madonna is no longer pretty, or sexy. She just always used sex to sell herself, and now that her looks are gone she has to rely on talent of which she has very little of. Take another artist like Cyndi Lauper for instance. She has gotten old as well. She's five years older than Madonna, but Cyndi has an incredible voice. She's also a great songwriter. The other problem with Madonna is that she can't act. That's another thing that Cyndi Lauper is great at. Madonna just has to face the fact that her career is over. She should just become a producer, or something, because she just can't cut it anymore as an artist of any kind.
Review #177
Submitted: June 14, 2003
By: A PERSON..
rating: 0 (out of 10)
THIS IS A TERRIBLE SONG NOT ONLY IS HER VOICE COMPUTERIZED SHE TRIES TO RAP! A 45 YEAR OLD WHITE WOMEN TRYING TO RAP. IT IS THE MOST AWFUL SONG SHE HAS EVER MADE QUIT WHILE YOUR AHEAD MADONNA..YOU SHOULD OF RETIRED AGEZ AGO AND AS FOR AMERICAN LIFE IT JUST REPEATS IT HAS NO BEAT AND DID I SAY THAT U CANT RAP! GO HOME AND SPEND YOUR MILLIONS THATS ALL I CAN SAY..
Review #176
Submitted: June 14, 2003
By: Eva
rating: 10 (out of 10)
REALLY GOOD POP SONG!!!!!!!!!
SO COOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE MADONNA!!!!!!!
THOUGH MU FAVOURITE SONG OF HER IS LIKE NA VIRGIN, I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!
Review #175
Submitted: June 12, 2003
By: Tom
rating: 2 (out of 10)
Poor song. This is almost RNB sounding. Her old stuff is far better. The only bit i like in the song is the chorus!. If it wasn't for the chorus i would give it 0
Review #174
Submitted: June 9, 2003
By: Deeeeeep Shite
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Madonna has f***ed so many men her p*** must be rotted by now...All stinky...smellin like fish and onions...Guy's d*** is gonna fall off if he keeps f***in the old w****...Good song
Review #173
Submitted: June 9, 2003
By: anonymous
rating: 6 (out of 10)
Personally, I think this song is between mediocore and good. It has a beat and melody that gets catchy. I think she could have done a better job though. She didn't put much effort in it. I think Ray of Light is her greatest album. The Rap is a joke. But for a rapper, she's not bad. I'm glad she changed the video. I read about it in the Statesman, and that was just wrong of her. Who does she think she is by making Bush look bad? She corrupted America with her actions. Madonna's a woman who made many mistakes that will always affect her and her children. I hate the artist's actions, but I really like some of her music. I just want everyone to know the real side of her.
Review #172
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #171
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #170
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #169
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #168
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #167
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #166
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #165
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #164
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #163
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #162
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #161
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #160
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #159
Submitted: June 6, 2003
By: Heh heh heh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
cooool
Review #158
Submitted: June 4, 2003
By: Rain
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Madonna is without a doubt the most influental artist of our time.Her songs have had a deep affect on many peoples lives,including mine.I love Madonna and truly believe she will be back.You just wait and see.
Review #157
Submitted: June 3, 2003
By: i like her
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Madonna is one of the most influential women in music and all of history. she is certainly one in my life . her songs never repeat and have new sounds . American life mite now be her best but she knows how to get back on her feet
Review #156
Submitted: May 31, 2003
By: woops language !
rating: 9 (out of 10)
its groooooooooooovy . lol . yeh its cool . the ORIGINAL vid is awesome though .. its a f***ing shame it was pulled
Review #155
Submitted: May 31, 2003
By: heloo
rating: 9 (out of 10)
its ok .. music and dont tell me r better though .. shes gonna get back on her feet i reckon
Review #154
Submitted: May 30, 2003
By: Not a Madonna Fan
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I am in no way a Madonna fan.I have always found her trashy and extremely rude.I purchased the album 'American Life' to see what all the fuss was about,and it's actually a pretty good album considering it came from a w**** like her.But as I was reading these comments,I noticed that you people are bashing her fans.Just because they don't agree with you people's OPINION that she is over doesn't make them any less of a person.I was particularly puzzled over 'Old Enough To Know Better''s comment.If you are old enough to know better,than you of all people should know that Madonna has always brought herself back from her failures.I am a 35 year old woman and I have watched Madonna continually reinvent herself throughout the years and anytime she failed,she brushed herself off and came back in full force.Apparently,YOU are not old enough to remember how many times Madonna's career has been said to be over only to return to grace a few years later.I am amazed at the strength of her fans.Those who have stood by her through all the of the years,listening to people like all of you who have said that she is finished every time she mis-steps.Inside,they are quietly laughing to themselves,for they know that their idol will soon prove you people wrong once again.I give the album a 7...Madonna fans a 10,and if I could give them anything higher,I would because they are a truly strong bunch.GO MADONNA FANS!!!
Review #153
Submitted: May 28, 2003
By: thelyooooge
rating: 8 (out of 10)
this song is kinda controversial
Review #152
Submitted: May 27, 2003
By: I'm with you T.
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Oh God, couldn't agree with you more Justin. Madonna is pathetic. Does anyone still like this hasbeen?
Review #151
Submitted: May 27, 2003
By: Justin T.
rating: 2 (out of 10)
I'll tell you...it's difficult to look at madonna nowadays. She's so old and ugly. Her music sounds recycled. It's as if she just sloppily rearranged the music from her other albums and gave it a new title. That sums it up.
Review #150
Submitted: May 27, 2003
By: Justin T.
rating: 2 (out of 10)
I'll tell you...it's difficult to look at madonna nowadays. She's so old and ugly. Her music sounds recycled. It's as if she just sloppily rearranged the music from her other albums and gave it a new title. That sums it up.
Review #149
Submitted: May 27, 2003
By: Justin T.
rating: 2 (out of 10)
I'll tell you...it's difficult to look at madonna nowadays. She's so old and ugly. Her music sounds recycled. It's as if she just sloppily rearranged the music from her other albums and gave it a new title. That sums it up.
Review #148
Submitted: May 27, 2003
By: MusicL(0)vEr1984
rating: 8 (out of 10)
It's well known that madonna likes to pull surpises. This is no different. Some people will like it some won't. I personally like it, though it took quite a few listens for it to grow on me. The rap wasn't particularly good, but quite funny. Her voice suits her songs and i think she works well within her vocal capabilities, singing in different voices to make up for her limited range. She ain't no Aguilera, but she can sound good, too.
Review #147
Submitted: May 26, 2003
By: Hobbit
rating: 4 (out of 10)
Hm..not one of her best, but it is okay.
Review #146
Submitted: May 26, 2003
By: B.J.
rating: 0 (out of 10)
CHER RULZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Love Ya Cher!!!
Review #145
Submitted: May 26, 2003
By: Joaquin Wood - should tell you something....
rating: 3 (out of 10)
The album has sunk out of the top 100...Amazon. What does that tell you?
Review #144
Submitted: May 26, 2003
By: Stephen (In Dallas)
rating: 1 (out of 10)
American Life, ridiculous, + the Album will struggle to go Gold. Hollywood--headed in the same direction. Radio stations aren't buying this insult to pop, as well as the fans. Virtually no airplay. 3 flops and your out.
Review #143
Submitted: May 26, 2003
By: Jusitify My lOve
rating: 5 (out of 10)
i like this song .. has a point cool beats and great vid . stink that it was pulled though...
Review #142
Submitted: May 24, 2003
By: ML
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Why would anyone have Madonna as an idol? Someone who just copies people constantly? You would think that she had won a Nobel Peace Prize or something the way people go on and on about her. We need to wake up, our priorities are f***ed. She would probably agree if it would sell a record.
Review #141
Submitted: May 23, 2003
By: Rosie O'Donnell
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Madonna has become a complete joke. This album is a f***ing piece of sh**. The lyrics sound as if an illiterate wrote them. And that rap, well that's just awesome. Get a f***ing life Madonna.
Review #140
Submitted: May 23, 2003
By: MJ
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I'm a huge Madonna fan but people this chart is like fake. You know what i mean? These are personal charts. I can make up 10 charts and these people use them. American Life has been removed from radio playlists and radio airplay has gone to like 71 on the charts. The single itself isn't doing all that good either. Check Billboard out for the FACTS.
Review #139
Submitted: May 23, 2003
By: anthony wright
rating: 0 (out of 10)
i am one of madonnas biggest fans, but terribly dissapointed, like ewwww
Review #138
Submitted: May 21, 2003
By: Shelley B
rating: 5 (out of 10)
I don't think I have heard this song, but you people are FUNNY! Duller that a teletubby....hahahahahaha
Review #137
Submitted: May 21, 2003
By: Trinity
rating: 5 (out of 10)
And yes, I do see the self-refutation in my argument; I am aware that my opinion is simply that.
Review #136
Submitted: May 21, 2003
By: Trinity
rating: 6 (out of 10)
I kinda like the song, and the album is ok, but I prefer her last 2 albums.
Melanie: you say Madonna fans are in denial? What are they in denial of, pre tell? That Madonna is old? That she is out-dated? That she is failing miserably at her attempts to capture the youth market of the music industry? That she can't sing? That she can't write lyrics?
Well guess what? Your opinion is simply that. And even if your opinion happens to be one that is held by many others, and even if it is held by some sort of majority, it still does not make it factual. Everything is subjective. So leave the Madonna fans alone.
Review #135
Submitted: May 18, 2003
By: Brie Thomas
rating: 3 (out of 10)
Please wake up and admit to Madonna's demise. This is beginning to get nauseating. I think a lot of you have blinders on your eyes. Ever hear the term 'wake up and smell the coffee?' Well that saying exists, and I recommend that the fan holdovers from way back when, admit that she is yesterday's news. 'American Life' can't even keep up with Cher, Fleetwood Mac, Nora Jones(who has been in the top 5 forever, and even Kelly Clarkson). Her promotional machine has run dry. She's very much over, in the U.S.
Review #134
Submitted: May 18, 2003
By: Sven (Lausanne, Switzerland)
rating: 2 (out of 10)
Every female singer blows Madonna out of the water. She lacks vocal ability. I hope fans can come to terms with this. I think she is singer who has had her last day at the top. She's done with.
Review #133
Submitted: May 17, 2003
By: what does submitted mean? hehe jks..im patrick
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Considering its madonna, its a pretty good song .. c'mon ppl !! get Evanescence off the top and give madonna the numba 1 spot!! this song is great ! a good new fresh breath of music from madonna .. and that sarcastic rap is very well done. the ORIGINAL vid shud be put back on .. its great .. but the new one is half as good.. great song .. great message and VERY singalong-able !! Go maddy!!yay i live the american dream ! her voice is sooo technoy .. and those bleeps r reely good 2 boggie 2 .. hehehehhe
Review #132
Submitted: May 17, 2003
By: Mariah Rocks!
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Preety bad!
Review #131
Submitted: May 15, 2003
By: Madonna has hit her expiration date
rating: 1 (out of 10)
There's no room left for talentless, wrinkled old popstars, that have long over stayed their welcome. Move aside Madonna.
Review #130
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: Britney and JLo Rock!
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Madge is an old warhorse. Time to make her exit.
Review #129
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: Austin (as in Powers)
rating: 1 (out of 10)
American Life, the single, never even got close to #2 on Billboard's hot 100 singles chart. It peaked at #37, and has been a disastrous 1st single. Now it's
lingering somewhere around #70. It's hardly made a dent. The heyday of Madge has since passed.
Review #128
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: SpiderMonkey's little supporter
rating: 9 (out of 10)
GO SPIDERMONKEY ! Madonnna's American Life , May not be her best album .. i dont think it is.. but hello ? ppl ?
remember 1992's erotica ? Many ppl thot that was the end of her.. but no .. she came back with the 2 hit- Music and Ray Of Light. U just wait and see.. two or 3 more yrs.. and she'll be back into full power.. hehehe..ooh by the way .. im 13 :) how do i kno erotica ? Coz my mom LUVS madonna and we have all her albums.. i luv her to .. ( in a musicy way not a horny way :P )
Review #127
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: Melanie
rating: 3 (out of 10)
Madonna fans are in a state of denial.
Review #126
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: Old Enough to Know Better
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I think SpiderMonkey's review says it all. SpiderMonkey, and the rest of the filthy-mouthed punks that support her and her very tired message of America-bashing (can't she find something original to say?) will always support her and make her even richer. Doesn't the Rap portion just contain an autobiography? She will be a peace advocate as long as the peaceniks continue to pay big-bucks and support her multiple-continent lifestyle. It is so easy for someone with that kind of wealth to feel 'above it all'. Give me a break.
Review #125
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: SpiderMonkey
rating: 10 (out of 10)
As I was reading the comments posted here,I realized just how big of idiots you people are.I agree with you about her voice,but the truth is, she never has had that much vocal talent and IT DIDN'T MATTER.Madonna's voice has never been an issue,so why are you morons bi***ing about it now?I recently read a review for 'American Life' where she was compared to Kelly Clarkson.That is really f***in stupid.Sure,Kelly may have more vocal range than Madonna but you wait and see...in five years,Kelly will be nothing more than another bubblegum pop has-been while Madonna will still be pushing her music to new limits.Sure,'American Life' may not be her best album,but she did put thoughts into her lyrics.Listen to them carefully.Madonna has reached a very understanding time in her life.You're not gonna find lyrics like that on Kelly or Christina's CD's.Madonna is arguably the greatest performer of our time,like it or not.She has been able to maintain her appeal by constant reinvention.This album may not be a huge sucess,but that's not gonna stop her from making another one.She has always brought herself back.To all you dumb f***s who are saying she is over,you're gonna be looking even dumber when she's still making music a decade from now.bi***.Satan.Beautiful.Tramp.Idol.Godess.Whether you lve her or hate her,Madonna is here to stay.
Review #124
Submitted: May 14, 2003
By: me
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This song is sh** and the rap is even worse, why the hell it at no2.
Review #123
Submitted: May 13, 2003
By: Ray
rating: 2 (out of 10)
The American Life CD just dropped to #17 on Billboard this week. Now that should tell you something.
Review #122
Submitted: May 13, 2003
By: Mladen
rating: 9 (out of 10)
If you don't like American life,try Serbian
Review #121
Submitted: May 13, 2003
By: Kirsten - from Houston, Tx.
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Que Sera Sera (Whatever will be, will be). But the honest truth is that Madonna is pretty much over with.
Review #120
Submitted: May 12, 2003
By: Brien( my opinion).
rating: 5 (out of 10)
madonna's alright--i guess. Her music never did anything for me really.
Review #119
Submitted: May 12, 2003
By: Jonathan Myers
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Excuse me, Madonna 'Blinks' her eyes incessantly. One other comment I would like to make is the nervousness coming from the fans....Just from the overboard comments. Very transparent. Madonna is Kaput. Come to terms with it. I bet if her dog recorded an album, you'd call it brilliant.
Review #118
Submitted: May 12, 2003
By: Jonathan Myers
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Hey, you're 'Wong,' Mr. Wong. Madonna is just plain boring, who doesn't have one intelligent word to say. She just blinlks her eyes incessantly. Now that's controversy alright...LOL
Review #117
Submitted: May 12, 2003
By: A.J.
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Madonna is a Dingleberry
Review #116
Submitted: May 11, 2003
By: Alvin Wong
rating: 10 (out of 10)
You know what PEOPLE, Madonna has been the controversey and always will be. That is why the song itself generates so many 'good' and 'bad' comments. As long as Madonna has caused people to love and hate her, she has done her job! Live Long, the TRUE QUEEN OF POP!
Review #115
Submitted: May 10, 2003
By: Cd's going right into Bargain bin city
rating: 2 (out of 10)
This is not anything more than empty headed self serving material, from a quickly aging never was. Everything she has ever done in her career(I use that very lightly),
was based on publicity, we were subjected to, over and over again, until it was so nauseating. Now the world is realizing what a non-talent she really is. I listened to the A.L. CD, once thru--that was enough. Now it's going right into my junk CD collection. This will be hitting the bargain bins faster than you can say Madonna.
Review #114
Submitted: May 10, 2003
By: becool-serenafan
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Awesome! Awesome song and awesome album too!! People here are a bunch of idiots, who judge an album just because of a song.. Even tho' this song rocks, the whole album is even incredible! Congrats Madonna! You did it again!
'AAAAAAAAAAAMERICAN LIIIIIIIIFE.... I LIIIVE AN AMEERICAN DREEEEEEAM..'
Review #113
Submitted: May 10, 2003
By: Jihad Clampett
rating: 0 (out of 10)
After hearing this song and reading the lyrics, I feel sorry for the old hag. Trainers, bodygurads, jets, nannies and she's in so much PAIN people. Geez, I guess all that 'metaphysical sh**' isn't reaching the two or three sperm encrusted brain cells she has left. Pathetic.
Review #112
Submitted: May 10, 2003
By: Robbo
rating: 3 (out of 10)
Duller than a Teletubby, this song wouldn't have made the top 10, but since old Madge sings it, we are subjected to it.
Review #111
Submitted: May 9, 2003
By: River
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Who's Madonna?
Review #110
Submitted: May 8, 2003
By: This isn't even music
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This American Life album is some scary sh**! I think even Helen Keller would've turned down the volume. I was a huge Madonna fan for quite a while and thought she was quite intelligent and creative. What in the hell happened. First of all the lyrics on this album are almost incoherent and make virtually no sense and it sounds like someone who just completed hooked on phonics wrote them. As for the music, well there isn't any. Someone could record themselves taking a pi** and it would sell better than this trash. And that rap, I won't even say anything. Anyways, I think Madonna should get the hell out, she's scaring people.
Review #109
Submitted: May 8, 2003
By: This isn't even music
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This is American Life album is some scary sh**! I think even Helen Keller would've turned down the volume. I was a huge Madonna fan for quite a while and thought she was quite intelligent and creative. What in the hell happened. First of all the lyrics on this album are almost incoherent and make virtually no sense and it sounds like someone who just completed hooked on phonics wrote them. As for the music, well there isn't any. Someone could record themselves taking a pi** and it would sell better than this trash. And that rap, I won't even say anything. Anyways, I think Madonna should get the hell out, she's scaring people.
Review #108
Submitted: May 8, 2003
By: Sir Nigel
rating: 7 (out of 10)
A good but not great attemped for Madonna. It sounds too choppy and 'poor' sounding. Her next single titled 'Holywood' is much better.
Review #107
Submitted: May 8, 2003
By: my name is fraser
rating: 9 (out of 10)
A good new look, but i gotta admit.. i like the ' cowboy madonna' this song is great and the computery noices realy suit her voice since its quite high. its a terrible shame the original vid was pulled. the edited one is an absolute snore.her rap is ok.. she needs to put more umm.. emotion ? into it not sound as if shes mumbling something.. but overall i like this song but if it was by someone new.. i wudnt.. hello ? people ? its madonna !! queen of pop !
Review #106
Submitted: May 8, 2003
By: alyssa k.
rating: 1 (out of 10)
madonna's voice is just atrocious. she's a one note performer. she's long over with.
Review #105
Submitted: May 7, 2003
By: MusicLover
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Right on, Comholio.
Review #104
Submitted: May 7, 2003
By: Smurfette
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Hey Dave, it's just music.
Review #103
Submitted: May 7, 2003
By: cornholio
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Okay, why is it everyone sh**s themself with joy when
Eminem writes self-referential songs but then when Madonna
does the same she is crucified? That is just hypocrisy.
The new album is okay. I like the retro-synth sounds,
and 'Hollywood' is cool. The slow songs suck. 'Die
Another Day' is just embarrassing.
Review #102
Submitted: May 7, 2003
By: Nancy
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Who cares what Madonna does anymore. She's become repetitive, tired and old.
Review #101
Submitted: May 6, 2003
By: FreudianSlip
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I'm finding it particularly amusing that so many people are interpreting Madonna's single 'American Life' as Madonna complaining about how rich and famous she is. Madonna is referring to how having all these luxuries (which she is happy to have!) are not the be-all and end-all of her happiness. Just like any other song from any other Madonna album, she sings about HER subjective experience of life. Ok, so it took her 20 yrs to realise this, but given my experience, she 'got it' a lot quicker than most people I know. We all take different paths to discovering meaning and purpose of who we are; this is Madonna's path (although I'm not too gung-ho on the whole Kabbalah thing myself, good for her for looking for some direction amidst the chaos with which this world presents us). We should all take a page from her book (ok, maybe not a page; I don't think I could stomach that much Kabbalah; a sentence or a paragraph will do).
Review #100
Submitted: May 6, 2003
By: Kayla
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I love old stuff like Madonna!
Review #99
Submitted: May 6, 2003
By: Trevor (from the 'Windy' City).
rating: 1 (out of 10)
I can't listen to any singer, whose facial features remind me of Ruth Buzzi's(Laugh In).
Review #98
Submitted: May 6, 2003
By: A.J.
rating: 0 (out of 10)
What a joke. Bring me Stevie or Cyndi--anytime, of the day, week, month or year!
Review #97
Submitted: May 5, 2003
By: FreudianSlip
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Oh Dave. Such completely misappropriated anger.... tut tut tut....
Review #96
Submitted: May 5, 2003
By: Dave
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Dear FreudianSlip,
1. 'Pseudo' means fake. Madonna is making an obvious point and dressing it up as something insightful. I think pseudo is justified. With regards to my comments, I refer you to Ljiphart, Oakeshott and Crick.
2. It is not hard to work out that Madonna is rich, but see the Times of London's annual rich list if you must know the details. She could give more to charity and still have an expansive lifestyle. I am sure she gives an amount to charity; however, she could give more. I don't think asking her to have a slightly cheaper house, car or dress is particularly much when people are dying of eminently preventable diseases across the world.
3. I said muppets, not puppets. I puppet is an articulated doll that can be moved around by strings, rods or levers. You are a muppet.
4. Look up the meaning of the word 'liberal', dumbf***. I am not starting a revolution because of Madonna's incessant drivelling, just telling people not to buy it or listen to it.
5. Yes, there is diversity in the world. Just because something is different does not mean that it is necessarily good or bad. However, in Madonna's case, it is a) different and b) buttock-clenchingly bad.
Have a lousy day,
Dave.
Review #95
Submitted: May 5, 2003
By: And the winner is.....
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Some people seem to think this album is a huge, terrible mistake by Madonna and that it is going to destroy (if it hasn't already) her career). Let's say it is her worst album: does it really warrant such strong language? Honestly, such negativity poses some serious questions: Are you really that offended by a (good/bad) collection of music and lyrics? Can Madonna really provoke such emotions? Has Madonna, in fact, got you right where she wants you? Score: Madonna 1. Nay-sayers - 0.
Review #94
Submitted: May 4, 2003
By: mike
rating: 10 (out of 10)
if you don't like the song American Life, listen 2 the rest of the album, they are actually very very good. the whole thing will then snaps together and grows in you. ps the Hollywood chill house mix is f***ing ace !!! She even have Peter Rauhofer to do a remix, she sure knows which DJ is 'in'.
Review #93
Submitted: May 4, 2003
By: D.W. Griffin
rating: 3 (out of 10)
Remember the ending in the 'Wizard of Oz,' where the 'Great and Powerful Oz' reveals himself? Well at least Toto reveals the man behind the machine. This in a way reminds me of of that. Madonna was never great or powerful. She just had great uh um, writers and producers backing her since the beginning, along with a little machine called promotion. And a lot of you bought it. Well, now it looks like the promotion machine is losing gas. Madonna must of gone solo this time around. Tell me i can wake up from this 20 year nightmare...Is it really finally over? Looks like it.
Review #92
Submitted: May 4, 2003
By: I will never, nor could ever be a fan....
rating: 2 (out of 10)
Madonna's fans are so queer. Just look at her artist's message board at vh1.com. I've never seen such desperate, insecure posts for any artist. I was laughing myself silly just reading through a few of them. Pretty sad. The song by the way sums up my feelings as well--plain sad.
Review #91
Submitted: May 3, 2003
By: You've got to be kidding!!!!!!
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Empty headed gibberish. You call this art? I think my 2 year old child could of done American Life greater justice. This is an American Tragedy.
Review #90
Submitted: May 3, 2003
By: Lexi (a one time fan - now past history).
rating: 1 (out of 10)
I'll be selling this latest work from Madonna at my next rummage sale. I bet i don't even get 50 cents for it. I'm definitely no longer a fan, and will be paying a lot more attention to much more innovative performers - the extremely underrated Cyndi Lauper (her Shine EP is fantastic). I also think Tori Amos is another great talent.
Review #89
Submitted: May 3, 2003
By: Oliver Hart
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I'd rather watch Howard Stern Fart, than putting myself thru this agony again. Listening to this song is painful. Saying Madonna is innovative or EVER was, is like saying Jerry Falwell is a Liberal.
Review #88
Submitted: May 3, 2003
By: Former Madonna fan
rating: 0 (out of 10)
The lyrics are so laughingly bad, you could swear that Madonna enlisted the help of her kid in writing the lions share of the single 'American Life,' as well as the majority of the CD. And please do not get me started on the rap portion of the song. I couldn't help but think--Debbie Harry wannabe. But that is the where the similarities end, because Debbie did it so convincingly, in her song 'Rapture.' 'American Life' fails, and miserably so. To call this 'brilliant,' as some of the obvious diehards are, is doing the rest of us an incredible disservice. I can just imagine Madonna having all of you in choke hold while you're writing your reviews...
Review #87
Submitted: May 2, 2003
By: Opinionated
rating: 7 (out of 10)
I'd be interested to know why it was that Madonna thought she would include a 'rap' on the single, 'cos other than that, I think the song is not too bad. Oh, I'm a bit tired of Mirwais, too. I think the repetitive sounds are only tolerable, and on some of the tracks on this album they sound ok, but the live string instruments are much more enjoyable to listen to (and much more emotive, too). Lyrically, it's not great. On 'Music' and especially on 'Ray of Light', Madonna really shared some insight into, not only herself, but into her perspective of the world in a poetic way. On this album, it's much less poetic and a lot less insightful. There are some great songs on this album ('Mother & Father', 'Nothing Fails', and 'X-Static Process' and 'Easy Ride'), and all of them show a maturity in Madonna's vocal and guitar paying ability. I certainly don't think the CD is 'an embarrassment' to the music industry. On the contrary, I think it could have positive effects on the industry: 1. it could be a very good catalyst to other artists to start to broaden their subjective, and to 2. it could encourage artists to move away from the synthesised sound and get back to live instrumentation (or at least not imitate the sometimes annoying signature Mirwais sound). I've always thought that Madonna had very interesting things to say as an artist, and I think she has done this again on 'American Life' (which kinda makes me think that a lot of Americans are not going to enjoy being encouraged to think about how it is that so many people in their nation have become focussed predominantly on capitalism, celebrity, and world domination - as opposed to improving mental health and nurturing meaningful personal (and global) relationships). I just think it could've been a lot better said musically and lyrically.
Review #86
Submitted: May 2, 2003
By: Sergeant Pepper
rating: 10 (out of 10)
This has been one of the best and most passionate Madonna albums in a long time. This is an album for people who are able to read between the lines and appreciate the depth and skill that has been injected into this beautiful, often depressing, album. The rest of you can just go out and buy the next one-hit-wonder!
Review #85
Submitted: May 1, 2003
By: Julia
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Madonna, or 'Madge,' as she likes to be called, has about as much depth as Vanilla Ice. Looked what happened to his career. Isn't he washing dishes now? This entire CD is a total embarrassment, and puts the music world to shame. I think i'll be using this CD as a coaster.
Review #84
Submitted: May 1, 2003
By: what the fuck im doing is : being real
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I'm not going to review such an embarrasing piece of indulgent trite sh**, all it does is make morons think 'well it must have something'..which is bullsh**
radio stations will play anything their paid to.
Wake up you seething mass of sh**.
so what if paul oakenfold can mould her turd into a less stinky one.
would you trust mcdonalds to make all your decisions for you? Warner music like all the majors deserve the horrible descent into hell they deserve.
This silly bi*** is not an artist, she is a marketing tool for kids who would rather SMS and suck down KFC than think for themselves.
Review #83
Submitted: April 30, 2003
By: Soy Latte
rating: 2 (out of 10)
I can sum it up in 2 lines for you:
'I drinking a soy latte'
'I get a double shot-te'
Madonna, I love you. Stop before it gets any more embarrasing.
Review #82
Submitted: April 30, 2003
By: FreudianSlip
rating: 8 (out of 10)
Dear Dave
1. If you're asking the people who are 'pseudo-politicking' to 'pi** off' re-read your post. 'Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones'.
2. How it it that you have access to Madonna's spending documents? I have no idea myself if she gives any money to 'people who need it', but we have to allow for the possibility that Madonna does actually do things without having a press confrence to inform the world of her every move. We're not all driven by ego and the need to be validated for every single thing we do. It is rather amateur to make a claim on which there is no evidence to ground the same.
3. I would be pleasantly shocked if there was a single person on this Earth who is not a puppet. We all adhere to a set of beliefs that stem from something outside of our own psyche/mind/matter. One would be sorely mistaken to think that for even one second, they could exclude oneself from this category.
4. To beg people to stop buying Madonna's music is rather totalitarian, isn't it? Who bestowed upon you the authority to enforce your opinion on others?
5. There is diversity in the world. Embrace it and be grateful.
Have a nice day.
Review #81
Submitted: April 30, 2003
By: Dave
rating: 0 (out of 10)
We've known for a while that Madonna is capable of producing some truly dross sh**e, but this takes the biscuit. After that bloody awful, pretentious cacophony that sadly passed for the title song of Die Another Day, an otherwise good film, we would have been justified in expecting a little respite, but no, she's at it again with quite possibly the worst song it has ever been my misfortune to hear. The theme of the song isn't hard to see; Madonna is unbelievably rich, rich as Cresus, money-coming-out-of-her-orifices rich, and she has realised that money can't buy you everything and possibly, just possibly, the materialisation of American culture (which traditionally had a hard-working, self-reliant and independent ethic) which she so encapsulates isn't the best thing since sliced bread. Congratulations for spotting the obvious. It would be wonderful if she gave some of her massive wad of cash to people who needed it; I am not an American, but on my frequent visits there I see deprivation, poverty, trailer parks, desperation and so on. The American Life is not what Madonna lives.
This is the same crap we saw, though with, hard as it is to believe, a worse tune, in Frozen. On behalf of music lovers everywhere and the few people who have not heard the endless stream of rot she produces, please, please stop. Madonna has had some good songs and deserves a place in the pantheon of pop's elite, but to keep producing tripe like American Life while secure in the knowledge that an army of adoring muppets that pass for fans will buy it is, ahem, regrettable.
As for the pseudo-politicking, pi** off. This self-serving river of bullsh** is not clever, not commentary, not political and not needed. Retire now.
Review #80
Submitted: April 29, 2003
By: OSKAR
rating: 5 (out of 10)
hEY YO I THINK THIS SONG ROCKS I LOVGES THE EYTHYN AND THE CONTENT I DISSAGREE ON MADONNA`S CHOICEOF TAKING OUT A VIDEO I THOUGHT SHE WAS WOMEN THET HAD ENOUGH GUTS TO TAKE WUT IS NEEDED
Review #79
Submitted: April 29, 2003
By: FreudianSlip
rating: 8 (out of 10)
First: whoever is comparing Madonna to J.Lo needs to be slapped upside the head and given a good lesson in popular culture and passion for music (ie. J.Lo ain't got it). Second: It is almost irrefutable that Madonna is one of the most socially and culturally influential personalities of the 20th Century. And if she's not influencing it, she's bl**dy well commenting about it in an honest way, and how many artists are doing this these days?. Third: The break-up of the dance songs with three more toned-down songs are intentional. Go back, listen to the album, and pay attention to the messages and how the movements of the album flow together: it's about the sh*t in the world right now, how her current relationship is helping her feel grounded, and then how she will continue to search for her true sense of self and the meaning of life despite the benefits given to her from being wealthy, falling in love, and generally feeling grounded, which is a search in which we should all be engaging. Fourth: Madonna is not trying to stay modern or contemporary. She is not trying to keep up with current music trends and hit the 'youth market' of music. Madonna's music has always been about new sounds - as crap or as good as they may sound. She is not about imitation. She is about creation. She is trying to create new sounds and demonstrate to other run-of-the-mill Svegali-created popstars that music is a process that is most successful when it is personal. And by 'successful', she is not trying to make the most money or sell the most records. And anyone who misses this point, is clearly nowhere near understanding what a) Madonna is about and b) what life is about. I don't think 'American Life' is the best Madonna record. (I would reserve that honor for Ray Of Light). However, the unusual mix of synth loops, R&B beats, and more live strings than on any other Madonna album has been a sound that was immediately appealing because everything else on the radio (same sound, different 'singer') is bland. The new sounds really stand out, especially on songs like 'Love Profusion' and 'Intervention'. Madonna and Mirwais find a perfect way to combine modern tech and classic strings. Of all her albums, 'American Life' demonstrates just how strong Madonna's vocals have become. When she sings with nothing but live strings on 'X-Static Process' and 'Easy Ride', it is nothing short of amazing. And her vocal on 'Mother & Father' is nothng short of raw, unadulterated passion for understanding herself and her life experiences. Madonna has never professed to having a great voice, but she sure as heck knows how to convey emotions, which is something that all the Britneys, J.Los, and Kylies out there have yet to achieve. Madonna's intent is to communicate honestly, and she does that successfully and with fresh sounds (which is a pleasant and long-overdue welcome to the other sh**e out there).
Review #78
Submitted: April 28, 2003
By: Author Sebastion Knight
rating: 10 (out of 10)
If you don't like the song, Madonna clearly tells you how much she cares when she says 'F**k it.' I agree. I think it's pretty cool, not the best, but a good chapter in her life. Wish I could see the video. I would enjoy seeing Bush blow up.
Review #77
Submitted: April 28, 2003
By: methuselah3_bailey
rating: 0 (out of 10)
on a scale from one to ten, i give it a 'Total Crap'. Here's a little ditty for you: 'i have too much money!! american's love me! but there are poor people and we should help them, but i'm too rich!!!' well, madonna, eat a d*** and choke. What the hell are we supposed to get from this song? and 'it's amazing!! the rap is amazing!!' Vanilla Ice was better (and don't deny), and he was terrible. This is what makes things like 'Good Charlotte''s new song awful. They don't want to be just like you, they want to be just like every sad looking terd in that video. and also, did you see the chicks they got? NO REAL PUNK CHICKS WHERE THOSE CLOTHES, ARE THAT HOT, OR WOULD LISTEN TO GOOD CHARLOTTE. don't get me wrong, i'm as far from punk as madonna is from a rapper. point is, when will good music come back into style. until then, listen to tool, he who corrupts, dillinger escape plan, meshuggah, the vandals, a perfect circle.
Review #76
Submitted: April 28, 2003
By: Darkchild
rating: 4 (out of 10)
The first single is poor by Madonna's standards. However, I still bought the album thinking there would be better tracks, as I liked her previous two albums. I've heard the album a few times, and a lot of the tracks are very weak, even worse than 'American Life'!. Her singing voice is weak, and a lot of the songs lack melody and emotion, and they don't get you on the first listen. However, two of the tracks are worth mentioning - the dance track 'Love Profusion' and the cool 'Mother and Father'. Overall the album is a big dissapointment, but a very few tracks out of the 11 tracks show that Madonna with the help of her producers still has it in her.
Review #75
Submitted: April 28, 2003
By: Rob
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Not Blindly Following~ 'All politics aside' and then that ramble?
You can thank Bush for the flailing American dollar that burns your pocket... And you can thank Bush for the Anti-American sentiment.
Madonna, and other celebrities, are not your b!tches, so don't hang your crap on them. Take your head out of Bush's bum for a moment and collect some air.
Review #74
Submitted: April 28, 2003
By: Rob
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Anyone that can't get passed the pretty colors of the video and the supposed 'controversy' surrounding the title track to realize the genius behind this album needs to check themselves for musical incapabilities. Every track on the album is single worthy and every track is well produced. Ray of Light was great, Music was a mere stepping stone, and American Life hits right on the money. A perfect ten for Madonna and Mirwais.
Guess we can all thank Bush for making the great American Democracy into the great American hypocrisy by using 9/11 as a propaganda tool to wreak havoc on a poverish nation in search of imaginery WMD's and the evil Iraquaeda man. Too bad some Americans are so blindsided by their force fed CNN to see the real truth behind this war.
Only in America do they celebrate the thug life by giving a recording contract to the pimps and gun bearers, yet frown upon anyone that stands up and speaks the obvious truth in the matter. Some of you people should be thankful you didn't grow up in the 60's and 70's when tons of great music came about from the state of the nations. We need more artists like Madonna that actually have the gull to intermix her particular feelings through her art rather than being another pre-pressed travesty.
Thumbs up, Madonna, for maintaining in the eyes of cynics and for giving us another great album for the collection. People should be taking notes rather than being disrespectful.
Review #73
Submitted: April 27, 2003
By: B-kul
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Damn great song! One of my favorites! Great beat, great lyrics, great *original* video, and the rap was awesome! Madonna is back! Always making something new!
Review #72
Submitted: April 26, 2003
By: willy magno
rating: 8 (out of 10)
Not really a standout but at least american life is much better than Die Another Day in terms of lyrics & tune but I wondered how come it fell from the Billboard Hot 100 after debuting at #37? Is madonna magic touch is beginning getting weaker?
Review #71
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: not blindly following
rating: 0 (out of 10)
All politics aside, Madonna's new song and album sucks. Sad day for Americans when we believe all the B.S. that jealous idiot non-Americans tell us about our alleged imperfections (like we're not already aware of them.) Isn't it just as American and Democratic to stomp on the Dixie Chicks' albums as it is for Natalie Maines to say what she did about President Bush? I don't really see Madonna as being representative of the American population as a whole since many of us struggle to make ends meet and provide the BEST for our families, but when we have extra cash, we choose to give more away to those less fortunate than the people of other countries give. Madonna has obviously taken for granted the free enterprise system that allowed her to become one of the wealthiest women in the world. Elitist celebrities have been speaking out against America and democracy for a long time, so it's not a new phenomenon... it's just that until recently, we had almost forgotten as a country what it means to be an American and we were apathetic to celebrities' distorted opinions. Not to slight non-americans but there are a lot of idiots everywhere. Sad day for the rest of the world when America is the last standing democratic nation and the citizens of other countries choose to be ruled by kings and dictators because they believed the Anti-american lies.
Review #70
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: Jaime
rating: 3 (out of 10)
I would say 'American Life' is as mediocre as you can get. I love the rap part, and it has an incredible catchy beat. The album is not really good. There's a few songs I like such as 'Nobody Knows Me,' 'Hollywood,' 'X-Static Process,' and 'Easy Ride.' I think what makes the album such a disaster are the lyrics, which could've been written better by a preschooler. No depth to the album whatsoever! I miss the old Madonna.
Review #69
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: JUSTIN TIM
rating: 6 (out of 10)
NOT THE GREATEST BUT IT WILL SELL. HER FANS WILL BY THE ALBUM, IT WILL GO TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS AND SHE DESRVES IT FOR BEING FANTASTIC. AND TO THE RETARDED AMERICANS WHO WROTE THE SONG IS ANTI WAR SHE IS A SADDAM SUPPORTER YOU ARE SO DUMB THE SONG IS ABOUT AMERICAN LIFE AND GETTING AHEAD AND VIEWING MONEY AS A THE BEST THING YOU CAN HAVE. rEALLY AMERICA NOT TO SLIGHT YOU OFF BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE BUT ALOT OF IDIOTS LIVE THERE. YOU FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY AND BRING YOUR CHILDERN TO STOMPING OF DIXIE CHICKS ALBUMS- SAD DAYS FOR AMERICANS
Review #68
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: bluEeyeZ
rating: 1 (out of 10)
Do not buy this album. Its total crap. Get a life Madonna!
Review #67
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: Har
rating: 8 (out of 10)
The single is a little misleading. The album is much deeper and is not dependent on the techno beats. I'm not the biggest fan of the single 'American Life' but you have to admit it is better than all the other cookie-cutter music on the radios now that all sounds the same. At least we can count on Madonna to give us a different perspective whether everyone agrees with it or not. In fact, I admire her for still being controversial, even if the controversy is toned down. Madonna is still the QUEEN of POP!! Buy the album.
Review #66
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: wef
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I am the original Madonna fan from before she was
even in NY and the bi*** has never been better! We all grow up and I am priviledged to have been around a time when a Madonna existed and still does...she is MY generation's Beatle, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra...the greatest of them all..you name it.
Review #65
Submitted: April 25, 2003
By: Steve
rating: 7 (out of 10)
I'm so glad that we have an artist that doesn't crank out the same type of song over and over again. Like it or hate it, with each CD produced, Madonna moves into new territory.
Review #64
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: Chiefbigbong**
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I listened to this song smokin and I think this is the tripiest song. ROCK ON
Review #63
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: MadonnaFreeeek
rating: 10 (out of 10)
The song and album are both amazing.She's pi**ed people off once again and you know what?She doesn't give a f*ck!Madonna can't wear short skirts cus they will expose her extremely large balls.The Queen has returned!
Review #62
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: Faisal
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Madonna's 10th album!! wow.. and the first single is typical madonna- it causes conterversy.But one thing that really amazes me is Madonna's ability to stay up and running while her people { micheal jackson etc } crash and burn.This song is one of those listen-to-it-a-few-times-and-you'll-like-it song.She sounds great and the electronical sounds make it sorta like a 'Music' part 2. Although the rap is a bit out of hand, its good to see her trying new things.Great single, Amazing vid and another hit from the Queen Of Pop.
Review #61
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: MJ
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Before anyone goes on critisizing the song, read this....teh song got to this position because of the remixes not because of the original song.
Review #60
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: Mario
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Why are some Americans are so self centered? I think Madonna dares to speak the truth about Americans, our thinking, our fears, our success, etc. I don't think most Americans like to hear the ugly side of us. This is an excellent CD but NOT FOR UNITED STATES (AMERICANS). This album is too much for Americans to handle, but it will do extremely well in the rest of the world.
Again, most Americans think that she is too much to handle especially those from the South. I think this CD will be a disaster in U.S right now, but it will be a big hit later. Madonna scares Warner Bros.
In conclusion, it is a great album but it hurts our feelings. For those who rated 0 for this album, please settle down your anger and frustration in your life before you listen to her songs.
Review #59
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: Stephanie
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This song is complete and total rubbish. The beats are old, the lyrics are crap, her voice sounds crap, and the video is even worse! I can't believe the lame rap that she attempts. And what is up with the attempt to cover up all the wrinkles on her face that has become to sharp for my TV?
I have always been a big Madonna fan, but there are points like this where I have to wonder why she doesn't just throw in the towel as a has-been and let Lourdes take over in a few years time. Quit with some dignity left in your name!
Review #58
Submitted: April 24, 2003
By: Scott
rating: 8 (out of 10)
I, personally, am not a HARDCORE Madonna fan. Before ROL, I liked a few songs here and there, but she was just okay to me. Then something happened in 1998 and I have enjoyed everything she has released. Because I am not a die hard fan, I can look at things objectively. Here is my objective opinion: The songs is okay, and if nothing else, is a nice change from whatever else the radio is playing. The album, however, is amazing. It's like 'American Life' doesn't even belong on the album. Very acoustic, almost smooth 70's feel at times, but still modern. The album is a 10.
Review #57
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: Julian
rating: 6 (out of 10)
American Life - Personal, motivated song, okay,okay, I get it. Madonna has gone personal since Ray of Light, which is fine. But this time, her melody/music accompaniment is quite blah. Should've quit working with Mizwais while she was ahead. Nothing grown breaking here, just something to say and not saying it well, melodically. Everyone is sick of the loop, remnants of Die Another Day. This isn't her best work. Forgive this(Oakenfold is a genius!!!) single, move to the album. Regain your faith in Madonna.
Review #56
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: rockgrl215
rating: 0 (out of 10)
more than terrible! what a rich snob!!! Madonna needs to get a life. This is the worst album I've ever heard. If I were her I'd hide from embarassment. She thought some video would ruin her career...well this album is going to ruin it for sure. People that gave this album a high mark need to take their blinders off...you all must be Madonna worshipers. Anyone using a war to sell albums is disgusting and insulting.
Review #55
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: Helena
rating: 1 (out of 10)
I like Madonna, she is from my home state, but to say that American Life or her cd is excellent would be a lie. This is the worst cd that Madonna has ever grace us with. I hate the direction, the music, her singing, everything. The only good song on this cd is the Die Another Day soundtrack.
Sorry Madonna
You owe your fans a huge apology.
Review #54
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: shybearuk
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I'm wondering how many of the people that have given this album a bad review are American. It seems like as soon as an artist dares to speak out against the US in any form, that artist is immediately panned by the whole nation. Now, I'm not an American-hater, but for God's sake, it's just a song!
I happen to like it, and, while I feel that it's possibly not as accessible to the masses as the majority of her work, with the possible exception of Music (the album), it's still a damned good song (I also rate the album highly, whereas I thought Music was a bit ropey in parts).
Besides, do any of you really think Her Madgeness gives a f*ck what any of us think? It's not like she needs the money, is it? And her die-hard fanbase, myself included, will still buy it.
Review #53
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: El-Alaman
rating: 0 (out of 10)
How old is she? Will she die soon? God I hope so.
'Now I'm the existentialist Material Girl' 'Buy my albums!!'
Stilznupid Hizzoe.
Review #52
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: Enemy Of The Prostate
rating: 0 (out of 10)
What happened to the good old days when Madonna simply sang about how much of a s*** she was? It seems like another pop-star feels as though they can write meaningful, well-written social commentary without any sort of writing talent present. As far as the first minute or so, the lyrics are incredibly cliche, the music is repetitive and her voice is out of key most of the time...and it all gets worse from here. Not only can she not sing anymore, but she can't rap. This single is trash, and if the rest of the album -- disregarding the 'musical arrangement' of this one -- follows in a similar vein of a profound lack of talent and naive political rambling, then I'll save my $15 or so for whiskey, and drink away the pain of the death of rock n roll, pop and rap, which she has sadly contributed to (in at least two cases now). So much for bowing out gracefully. Chalk up another victory for the Hollywood Money w****s.
Review #51
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: Lindsay
rating: 2 (out of 10)
Unbelievable...and I mean that in the purest sense of the word! If I didnt know any better, Id say that Madonna has employed her 'agent, chef Three nannies, assistant, driver, trainer, butler, bodyguard (or five?) gardener and stylist' to write her music these days. Although I suppose it doesnt take a musical ear to slap nonsensical lyrics over her already generic 'Music' and resell it to the masses... She is beginning to stoop to Ja-Rules flexibility level. good lord Madonna! Such talent, such a gift with music, with words, with the unconventional...this is such a poor representation of both Madonna's musical abilities and a truly skewed perception on the 'American life' - Get a clue and get back to what you are good at...its not techno!
Review #50
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: LesterVisaya
rating: 7 (out of 10)
i will say i think this song was produced in a cheap way,it was like she just made it but never thought about elevating it to higher grounds,but after one week of listeing,ive come to listen to it a lot,partly because its growing on me and the fact that its the new madonna single but not really because its a great song..
i will admit madonna has lost touch with the common person but the common person only likes superficial stuff..madonnas different ever since she went electronica in 1998,
I WOULD RATHER HAVE MADONNA MAKING GOOD SPIRITUAL THEME MUSIC WITH FEWER FANS ,tha to have madonna with a huge fan base making crapy songs such as Vogue or Like a Virgin.
so to the person who said ray of light sucked..get a clue on life..that won a GRAMMY for best POP album.
The single has true lyrics BUT I THINK MADONNA PURPOSELY WROTE IT TO BE A SIMPLE..simplicity is a classic style,it makes a complex and true message more accessibale to more people as oppose to writing deep lyrics like in Ray if Light..
the single =7
the album =9..i mite change mind as i have more listens
Review #49
Submitted: April 23, 2003
By: harn
rating: 0 (out of 10)
I have liked Madonna over the last 20 years, not everything she has done do I care for. She is an entertainer much more than a talented singer. Lets face it her voice isn't very good. I just watched her song American Life on MTV. It was terrible. The lyrics were a joke. I'm a boy-I'm a girl. What the hell is that? Really deep Madonna. Not to mention her outfit? Why the hell is she wearing a french get-up to sing American Life. She needs to get an American clue.
Review #48
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: cristina
rating: 10 (out of 10)
today I bought the CD and I just love it. I keep listening to it and even if I like almost all songs I really love the first one, the American Life....sounds very good , it's a combination of everything...
I think she's so original, like always....
Review #47
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Mcnick
rating: 10 (out of 10)
MADONNA is showing more than Wrtiting her own lyrics....she's strumming her gutiar to this album obviously......and the whole album is more like.Country meets Electric_pop.VERY cool....EVERY song on the albumis Great......it has much more meody.....if you don like Music........coz you think its too funky....chnage your mind about this........This album....Its simply Cool..don have to read what the critis say.i don think they heard it......and importantly don have to press skip button.
Review #46
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Dirrtymushoo@mogenic.com
rating: 10 (out of 10)
WOW!My idol has returned in all her glory!Altogh she should have chosen a better song for the first single,DON'T WORRY!THE ALBUM IS AMAZING!!! CHECK OUT 'Nobody Knows Me' and 'Nothing Fails'!THEY ARE AMZING!!!!THIS ALBUM IS DESTINED TO BECOME A CLASSIC AMONG THE RANKS OF 'RAY OF LIGHT'! AND THIS ALBUM IS BETTER THAN 'ROL'!!!!YAY MADONNA!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!
Review #45
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: andy
rating: 10 (out of 10)
XTEEN- you got soccer mom and bored housewife from this record?
gee, what have you been smoking? where do you live so I can report you to the local police for drug posession.
Review #44
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Jojo
rating: 10 (out of 10)
What more could I say? Madonna is the greatest female artist of the 20th century. A true music legend.
Review #43
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: xteen
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This is the worst Madonna song and album ever! What makes it even more awful is that she doesn't practice what she preaches. She expresses herself like a soccer mom or bored housewife. If this is what an 'American Life' is, it is a bad example to the rest of the world. Madonna better hope its banned not due to contraversy but because it is so amateur and boring.
Review #42
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: chirs
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I love the album.... the weakest single is Die Another Day... but New York post said it is the best track... go figure.... guess nobody can agree anything on Madonna.
I love the remix of American Life..... great job Paul Oakenfold... he saved the single from hell!
My favorites are Nothing Fails ( hopefully the next single ), Nobody Knows Me, Mother & Father, Intervention
and remix of American Life.
Review #41
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Rod
rating: 7 (out of 10)
I'm giving the song a 7. It's good but not great. In fact, I think it's the weakest song on the album. The remix, however, is much better. I'd give that a 9. But, I give the album a 10. I can't stop playing it. Every song (beside AL and DAD) are awesome. I won't say that it's better than Ray of Light, but it's just as good, at least to me. LOVE IT!!!
Review #40
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: John
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Okay...now Ive listened to it(The album) a second time it gets 8 ............but im afraid the single still sucks
Review #39
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: John
rating: 5 (out of 10)
Okay...now Ive listened to it(The album) a second time it gets 7 and a half............but im afraid the single still sucks
Review #38
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: John
rating: 4 (out of 10)
Not sure if we are reviewing the single or the album here.If its the single then a 4 (sorry but its not a good madonna song), if its the album then a 7 on first hearing..but I know itll go up once ive heard it a few times more.Most of the reviews here are right..dont judge the album by the first 2 singles which were very poor for her.I am questioning her artistic decisions at the minute as I fear the album will bomb due to the crap single and the even worse package design.The public dont like her strong images(Erotica ).But it is a good album..not as good as ray of light but better than music
Review #37
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Phil Drawbridge
rating: 3 (out of 10)
Don't judge an album by the title track. An interesting/risky/misguided choice for the first single. This isn't a great song and no where near the best track on an otherwise very strong and confident album. If you prefer Madonna's acoustic gently powerful songs, buy the album and start from track two.
Review #36
Submitted: April 22, 2003
By: Riaz
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Hey, I'm reviewer number 16 and I just bought the album and it's sooooooo great, i'm speechless, this is her best album behind 'Like a Prayer' and 'Ray of Light'. People, If you don't like American life, don't worry it's definitly the worst song on the album and that comment is coming from someone who likes American Life. Earlier I said 'Intervention' and
'X-Static Process' are my favorite tracks but I think 'I'm so stupid' and 'Nothing Fails' are becoming my favorites. Definite 10
Review #35
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: rex
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I strongly suggest those of you did not like American Life the single to listen to the new version on MTV, a remix by Paul Oakenfold. This version solves all the problems American Life has and it is very hip.
I know Z100 in NY and KIIS in LA are all playing the new version because face it, the original version is too choppy. And this new version is getting great response.
American Life just made the biggest jump in Canadian top 40 history by jumping from #101 to #1. Based on current radio airplay, the single is now jumping leaps and bounds in the States with the remix being the favorite play. It is estimated to move from #27 to #15 on Radio/Record chart this week and move from #37 to #20 on Billboard.
Review #34
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: chris metivier
rating: 5 (out of 10)
American Life, the single is choppy, and lacks the usual stunning quality of a lead single from a new Madonna album. The Paul Okenfold mix is far superior to the album cut! I have to admit, although I will never like American Life as much as the song Music, it has grown on me more as I listen more. That is actually common with many of her songs. It is as if you need a key to unlock the magic sometimes with her. The album over all I suspect is better than her last. Mother and Father is truly groundbreaking, and Nothing Fails is very moving. I also can't help but bob my head to Love Profusion. The album is a winner, and time will tell.
Review #33
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: John Paul
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Yes I'm giving it a ten!
At the end of the day, with the huge and loyal fan base madonna has she could release ba ba black sheep and get away with it! But she never.
This woman is a talent, and she keeps on proving herself by not sticking to the same old stuff.
People have tried to knock her for years. Maybe it's still because as a nation we cant really believe a woman can be that good!
Listen to the album. Musically it is great, and it's a nice place she has arrived at. Very honest.
this will be a classic albumin a few years.
Review #32
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: Gaz
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This song makes me want to sell every piece of Madonna music that I own! 'American Life' should've not only been left off the album but the masters should've been erased, chopped up, burned and launched into deep space. I'm all for artists writing their own material but I think for the public's sake, Madonna should hire a lyricist. She's one, ahem, 'artist' that should NOT (excuse the phrasing) express herself.
Review #31
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: vange
rating: 0 (out of 10)
Oh my phukking god, this song is so terrible!!! I'm glad that they invented a delete key so i can erase this trash off my harddrive!
-anyways don't even bother with the album also is sucks ass!!
[ 01-american life] [04:58] º
[ 02-hollywood ] [04:24] º
[ 03-im so stupid ] [04:08] º
[ 04-love profusion ] [03:38] º
[ 05-nobody knows me ] [04:39] º
[ 06-nothing fails ] [04:48] º
[ 07-intervention] [04:54] º
[ 08-x-static process ] [03:49] º
[ 09-mother and father ] [04:33] º
[ 10-die another day ] [04:38] º
[ 11-easy ride ] [05:05]
Review #30
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: Frank
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Ooops....typo!!
I meant to say the 'George Bush thing at the end was more comedic than insulting' in the above post. There, doesn't that make more sense? So much for proof-reading!
Review #29
Submitted: April 21, 2003
By: Frank
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I've been playing the original video in my bar for weeks, and the crowd reaction has always been great. I keep getting requests to play it again. The George Bush thing in the end is just comedic than insulting, people just need to lighten up. As for the rest of the album ( I listened on mtv.com) 'Nothing Fails' is by far my favorite song! The gospel chorus at the end is very moving and will stick in your head after hearing it. The one song I will constantly skip over is 'Die Another Day' I never liked that song because it carries no melody. Another new song would have been much better in its place. Nevertheless, I like AL as much as Ray of Light and a lot more than Music. Great Job!
Review #28
Submitted: April 20, 2003
By: A fan of madonna and good music
rating: 8 (out of 10)
Don't judge an album by its first single
I just listened to the entire american life album. Its simply amazing. (wait till you hear 'x static process' and 'love profusion'). This time around 'electronica' takes a back seat and acoustics bring unity to the album. The irony with all of madonna's detractors (critics and the general public) who say she's over everytime an album comes out is that she outlivs them all.
Listen to american life in its entirety on mtv.com the leak
Review #27
Submitted: April 20, 2003
By: Laure
rating: 2 (out of 10)
This song was terrible. Not only is her voice computer controlled, but the lyrics were awful. All she does is talk about everything she has and then she complains about her life. All and all, the chorus is kind of catchy but the lyrics are the absolute worst!
Review #26
Submitted: April 20, 2003
By: TIm
rating: 8 (out of 10)
This is a good song...if youve listened to the rest of the album....its much better than the American Life single...so all of the idiots that have stated that Madonna's career is over after this album are freakin idiots...her critics have been saying that for years...then True Blue came out and made them look like fools...since then...only Erotica was given negative reviews...out of all the albums she has done...and the slimeball who called her Saddam loving is a Nazi! Going down hill...dont think so...her last 2 albums, critically were her best...this one is great....dont let the title track fool you!
Review #25
Submitted: April 20, 2003
By: posh
rating: 10 (out of 10)
reviewer hkey333 is a recently escaped mental institution patient who workships satan and cannibalism.
Review #24
Submitted: April 20, 2003
By: hkey333
rating: 0 (out of 10)
This horrid song wins 1st prize!
For my LOWEST RATING I HAVE EVER GIVEN award.
The vid is verry boring. Madonna is done unless she finds something better than this crap.
Review #23
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: Dan Ze Man
rating: 10 (out of 10)
The best Madonna song in ages! It way better than What it feels like 4 a girl! And the ORIGINAL video is f*****g amazin!
Review #22
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: dave
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I am not a musician, so I have no knowledge to talk about the technical side of the songs, but I liked both music and the lyrics. It had a good effect on me. Well done.
Review #21
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: franciscouk
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Excellent song! Not the best of her extraordinary new CD thogh. Thanks Madonna for reinventing yourself and for giving us 20 years of great music. You are the biggest female icon in the music industry ever, whatever reviewers say, 20 years of success require more than being commercial, therefore whether people like it or not YOU ARE THE GREATEST FEMALE ARTIST EVER!
Review #20
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: Phineas Poe
rating: 9 (out of 10)
Ok, so Die Another Day is Madonna worst song since Nothing Really Matters, and American Life is SOMETHING but we can´t seem to figure out wether that something is BRILLIANT or STUPID. Listen to the Paul O. Remix and you can form a better opinion. Nevertheless the album is at the very least, better than Music. Hollywood or Love Profusion are just a taste of how musically good (in its own genre, of course) American Life is going to be. Nothing Fails seems small but bursts into a super ballad hard to resist. Intervention is a stand out track from the very first listen. X Static Process is an acoustic piece with probably the best lyrics of the set (which is not very hard to outdo). Why the track listing is once again a F***ING mess is beyond me: The dance songs are separated by 3 downtempo tracks in a row, American Life is placed as the opening track (it doesn´t represnt the spirit of the album whatsoever), etc.
Review #19
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: DJWD4Z
rating: 7 (out of 10)
Before listening to the album I was expecting an album that would take her musically, a step forward from 'Music'. After listening, I don't think she has done it. I have been a big fan of hers for a long time,even more so after ray of light and music, but I think that she is reaching the end of her elctronic stage. While I do like the album, especially Nobody knows me, it's a little on the sedate side for me, at least compared to 'Music'.I really do wish she released the American life video. From the few snippets that I've seen, it looked cool. Anyway I 'am looking forward to her next single and video.
Review #18
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: ML
rating: 5 (out of 10)
I would have to say, in answer to Madonna's question that absolutely- YES_ THE MODERN LIFE IS FOR HER!!! Without a doubt the answer is yes. She is not a cultural creative, but very much a modern 'material girl' Shame on you Madonna- trying to cash in on the anti war vibe, only to retract. Didn't you know a war was coming- what an idiot.
Review #17
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: Joel
rating: 3 (out of 10)
This song was mediocre. I quite liked the beat, although when she starts to sound like Jennifer Lopez, you know who has the upper hand.
As for the lyrics, I was seriously disturbed at how BAD they are. They just about scan, which is to her credit, but she has NOTHING TO SAY. Her wry observations apply for about 0.001% of the population and are not even well expressed.
This song has taught me to expect nothing from the mainstream music industry except a stream of unmitigated sh**e for the next 20 years.
Summary: embarrassingly bad
Review #16
Submitted: April 19, 2003
By: Riaz
rating: 10 (out of 10)
I have to admit that I didn't like 'American Life' the single the first time I heard it but it grew on me and I really like it now, Plus I heard the rest of the album on MTV's 'The Leak' and that album is Great! The songs 'Intervention' and 'X-Static Process' are my personal favorites but I think this album has alittle bit of everything Madonna has to offer from the Hyped 'Nobody Knows Me' to the Mellow 'Easy Ride', this album rocks. Pretty sure it will be Number 1 here in America and Number 1 in the rest of the world if they have anytype of taste in music. Screw J'Lo and Brittany, The Queen as returned.
Review #15
Submitted: April 18, 2003
By: VenusHalley
rating: 10 (out of 10)
This is one of the best things currently. and the video... pity it was pulled!!! C'mon I thing it was good video and we need some kinda different point of view.
Thanks Madonna for being pro-peace
Review #14
Submitted: April 18, 2003
By: jjBOND
rating: 5 (out of 10)
When AMERICAN LIFE first hit the radiowave, I thought it was going to be a bomb. Thank God for Oakenfold, this downtempo Oakenfold remix is really saving the single from a disaster.
Station like Z100 New York was not playing the song, but hey, with the remix just came out, the song is now moving up the chart and becoming #4 most request single. And it is currently the most request or 2nd most request single at KIIS Los ANGELES.
Oakenfold remix solves all the problem the original single has and makes it really hip and humming.
The single had a slow climb on the chart and now is making leaps. I predict #1 in the future for this song as the DJs across the nation are dropping the original single in favor of the remix.
Review #13
Submitted: April 18, 2003
By: PLR
rating: 7 (out of 10)
Certainly a 'grower'. An excellent starting song off the incredible new album. A Certain UK number 1. The album is compelling especially the amazing 'Nothing Fails'. I suggest you all listen to the album NOW on MTV's the leak at mtv.com before making any more judgements. The American Life album is going to be a classic!!
Review #12
Submitted: April 17, 2003
By: Scott
rating: 1 (out of 10)
I think most of these reviews are being lenient. Madonna has been going downhill for a long time. This 'song' is one of the more moronic things she's done. The Rap is a complete joke (I'm laughing right now just thinking about it) and the music just one big loop...except for the chorus, where the song changes altogether. I also think her political stance is pretty self-serving, but that is a different issue.
Review #11
Submitted: April 17, 2003
By: Star
rating: 5 (out of 10)
I love madonna and I have been a fan for years, and each time I hear a new song of hers, I think WOW this is great! I feel hat way about her new album as well.
an madonna retire>???? never! the day she does I will personaly dig a hole in the yard jump in, and pay the kids from next door five bucks each to throw the dirt in on me. I love her with all my heart, and she has made me a better person. I am shocked that some of you would say this is trash, when it's not, madonna is one of the only artist who acctually have somthign to say.
Star
ps. if any of you don't like what I said then you know my email addy
Review #10
Submitted: April 17, 2003
By: CiRE
rating: 7 (out of 10)
The song American Life is ok, I like the message.. but the beat could've been better. I like the rap also. As for the rest of the album, I've heard it.. It is quite good. If American Life turned you off to her new album, check out 'Hollywood', 'I'm so Stupid', 'Nobody Knows Me', & 'Mother and Father'. Those songs make this album by Madonna her best ever, I loved Ray of Light.. but this album is what Ray of Light & Music combined sound like and strived to be. I give the album a 9.
Review #9
Submitted: April 17, 2003
By: swj
rating: 8 (out of 10)
Good single. Less conventional than a lot of stuff that's out there right now so its understandable if its not a huge hit but I gotta give her points for being experimental and trying new things. Its definitely infectious and I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.
Review #8
Submitted: April 17, 2003
By: CanadianFan25
rating: 8 (out of 10)
I am a fan, and I like the song, but I agree with many, that its not the greatest. I was disappointed - but I do like it, it has grown on me.As for the album, don't be discouraged. I have heard it - its amazing. Better than music, by far. Lots of guitars, lots of beats. I really enjoyed the album and hope the public take it well.
If you don't like American life the single, don't worry, you'll love the album.
I actually like it better than Ray of Light. Thats a hard comparison.
ENJOY
Review #7
Submitted: April 16, 2003
By: my name's dylan
rating: 0 (out of 10)
'Real Music' is right 100%. Madonna should have retired after her 'ray of light' CD (which was like 5 years ago). She just doesn't have any vocal talent anymore. if this foreshadows the rest of the CD, then I am not going to be a buyer.
Review #6
Submitted: April 16, 2003
By: RealMusic
rating: 0 (out of 10)
How anybody could say this garbage coming from Madonna is good is absoluty a fruitcake. The video is disgraceful and the song itself is just horrid. Madonna is a Saddam butcher supporter.
Review #5
Submitted: April 13, 2003
By: QuintenzGay
rating: 10 (out of 10)
Madonna is my idol.*bows down*This song,while not as good as her previous hits,is an excellent sound fro her right now.She somehow manages to always stay current with her music,and she has done so with 'AMerican Life' by adding a more R&B feel to this track,which is a lot different than her techno/dance music of the past few years.The rap is actually pretty good considering that she is white.lol The chorus maybe could have been a little better,it sorta stands apart from the rest of the song.But overall,Madonna has once again delivered another stellar track to her fans with,of course,her usual controversy.
Review #4
Submitted: April 12, 2003
By: MJ
rating: 8 (out of 10)
'American Life' is the first single off Madonna's upcoming, highly appraised 10th studio album also titled 'American Life.' I gave the song an eight because of the musical quality, which in my opinion isn't a 10. I'm a huge Madonna fan but I think the song can be much better. It needs more than just a loop playing in the background. However, the lyrics are very powerful and true. The remix of the song by Paul Oakenfold is amazing and is why the song has reached where it is so far. I expect the song to enter the top 40 atleast; maybe even the top 20. I think that this just isn't what people were expecting but I think Madonna will surprise us again with one of her new songs and will hopefully hit number 1.
Review #3
Submitted: April 10, 2003
By: Zalán
rating: 1 (out of 10)
f***!!!!!!!!!Bullsh**!!!Madonna sux!!! It's the worst i've ever heard!!!!!
Review #2
Submitted: April 10, 2003
By: Luke
rating: 9 (out of 10)
I don't think it is Madonna's BEST song, but for a career of 20 years, you can't always have perfection. Still, very good, especially when compared to everything else out there. The video adds so much too... it's a shame it was pulled. Try to see it if you can.
Review #1
Submitted: April 10, 2003
By: Majid
rating: 8 (out of 10)
The first single off Madonna's upcoming album, 'American Life.' Exellent song! It does need a few listens to get the meaning and beat...very addictive though. The beat loops too much and the song could've been much better but the meaning is so true. The rap is absolutely amazing.
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