Magnificent return to the dance floor
Mojo Magazine • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Madonna reunites with Warner Brothers after 20 years for her 15th studio album, Confessions II, which marks a return to clubland sounds with less emphasis on global beats compared to her 2019 album Madame X.
- The album opens with "I Feel So Free," a post-disco track referencing Lil Louis’ house classic "French Kiss," and features collaborations like "Bring Your Love" with Sabrina Carpenter, sampling Inner City’s "Good Life."
- Confessions II explores themes of persona, power, vulnerability, and reflection, with tracks ranging from euphoric dance numbers to more introspective songs like "Fragile," which touches on the loss of Madonna’s estranged brother.
- The album continues the vibe of her early 2000s work with musical director Stuart Price, connecting rave culture and New York disco roots with the wisdom gained from Madonna’s life experiences at age 67.
- Confessions II is set for release on July 3 via Warner Brothers, reaffirming Madonna’s status as a vital musical force and Queen of Pop.
