Living For Love - What more can I say about this song? An instant Madonna classic. A great production that supports some of Madonna's best lyrics. This is the Madonna we all love and worship. A+++
Devil Pray - This is a good mid-tempo song. One of the many religious songs featured on REBEL HEART. This song should get plenty of air play. B++
Ghosttown - Without question, one of Madonna's best ballads in YEARS!!! This lush, powerful and amazing song is the perfect fit for Madonna. Everyone loves a great Madonna dance song, but for me Madonna is at her best singing ballads. This is proof positive of that. This is my favorite song from the album. A+++
Unapologetic Bitch - Is there something better than a Madonna dance track? Maybe a song where she trash-talks about her personal life. This song about her recent failed relationship hits it right on the head. I like the reggae flavor of this song. B
Illuminati - A different sound and vibe for Madonna. With classic Madonna rap lyrics, this song really sticks out from the album. B+
Bitch I'm Madonna - Ok, I get what's going on with this song but I just don't like it. Its just too hyper of a pace for me, I like the Nicki Minaj rap, but maybe I've just had enough of the Madonna/Minaj duets. My least favorite song of the album. D
Hold Tight - Another great production and Madonna sounding beautifully. This better become a radio hit. Madonna really is sounding great on this album. A
Joan of Arc - From the solo acoustic guitar intro and Madonna's bare voice, this song is just GORGEOUS!!! Again, Madonna + Ballad = BRILLIANT SONG. A+++
ICONIC - Featuring an intro by none other than fighter Mike Tyson, this is a great anthem song. No one but Madonna can sing these lyrics and have weight with them. The rap assist from Chance The Rapper is nice. A+
HeartBreakCity - Another ballad featuring a piano intro, beautiful lyrics and Madonna's wonderful voice. This is the music that I love to hear from Madonna. The angry lyrics are just perfect. If you ever decided to date Madonna and the relationship turns bad, beware that she might write a song like this about your relationship for the whole world to hear. A+
Body Shop - I get what this innuendo-filled song is about. Its a nice mid-tempo song, but the lyrics, for now, are just not doing it for me. Maybe this song will grow on me over time. We'll see. C+
Holy Water - Another faith-based song. But at least this song has a mean groove to it. The appearance of VOGUE lyrics is cute and does not distract from the song. Oh Yeah, this song is gonna send the Vatican & the Pope into a TIZZY! LOL!!! B
Inside Out - Another mid-tempo song. Nothing too crazy, not too simple. It's an easy-paced song for Madonna. B
Wash All Over Me - Another piano laden song. This is what I have been waiting for. Madonna needed to put out more great ballads. I'm so happy she did. A
Best Night - Another slow jam. Another straight-forward song. The various sound elements bring Art of Noise into mind. I will be listening to this song over and over. A
Veni Vidi Vici - This is the one song I was really looking forward to and it doesn't disappoint. This song features references to various classic Madonna songs. This also doesn't distract from the power of the song. It only provides further proof what an AMAZING musical legacy Madonna has created over the years. RESPECT!!! A+
S.E.X. - What would a Madonna album be without one song song about sex??? I like this laid back track. Its not an instant 'win' for me. Yet. Maybe after more listens I will find a connection to this song. We'll see. B
Messiah - Yes, another faith-based song. Yes, another song with a piano intro and Madonna's bare vocals. BUT I LOVE IT!!! This is Madonna's most romantic album. This album was originally meant to be a double-album. One side was gonna feature the REBEL songs and the other side would feature the HEART songs. This is one of those HEART songs. Thank You Madonna! A+
Rebel Heart - The final and title track of the album. With a sound the calls to mind her cover classic American Pie, this song fully sums up all the parts of this album. The Good, The Bad, The Saint, The Sinner. The Public, The Private. The Rebel, The Heart. A perfect end to what will be considered one of Madonna's best albums. A+++
John
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