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God Control (2019) - Video Review

Welcome back on Blogger!  Four days ago, Madonna released what I think is the best and most important video of her career: God Control. A nightclub, a typewriter, a gun. These are just a few key elements of this incredible video.  Without further ado, let's jump into the review! REVIEW The video starts with a premise: " The story you are about to see is very disturbing. It shows graphic scenes of gun violence....but it's happening everyday. And it has to stop". After this we are catapulted in America. It's night-time, we see bloodied dead people lying on a dance floor. At the same time we are inside Madame X's house. She is seen in her room, in front of a typewriter, surrounded by books and three portraits (of Frida Kahlo, Simone de Beauvoir and Angela Davis). The radio is on and we can hear news about a shooting inside a nightclub. As the song starts, she simultaneously types the lyrics.  The scene moves insid

Madame X (2019) - Album Review

Welcome back on Blogger fans! The day has finally arrived. Madonna's 14th studio album " Madame X " is now available everywhere. Are we ready to go around the world with our queen? I sure am! Let's start by saying that this album is a journey, there is a lot to discuss, a lot to experience, a lot to feel, a lot to learn. The first time I listened to it I couldn't believe my ears. Let's jump right into the tracks.... ven conmigo, let's take a trip! Medellin: The album starts with the first single, Medellin , an electronic-reggaeton track. It is a collaboration with Colombian singer Maluma. I already reviewed the song days after it came out ( read my article here ) and my opinion hasn't really changed since then. I appreciate the lyrics, I appreciate the watery production, I appreciate Madonna's melodic and smooth vocals but there is a bit too much Maluma on the track for my taste. I don't think the tone of his voice b