{"id":2486403,"date":"2026-07-03T11:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2486403"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:25:54","slug":"confessions-ii-new-album-strong-music-thin-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/confessions-ii-new-album-strong-music-thin-lyrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Confessions II: New Album, Strong Music, Thin Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;min-height:163px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Madonna\u2019s latest album, <em>Confessions II<\/em>, is a strong comeback, though the lyrics sound derivative <\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Madonna<\/strong> returns to the spotlight once again, despite not receiving the press and coverage one would expect. While she doesn\u2019t command the same level of respect she once did, the <strong>music world <\/strong>continues to pay attention when she releases <strong>new material<\/strong>. Much of the conversation has instead, unfairly, focused on her appearance following successive cosmetic surgeries. Her new album, <em><strong>Confessions II<\/strong><\/em>, the sequel to her <strong>2005 release<\/strong>, is out today via <strong>Warner Records<\/strong>, and the consensus around her comeback has been largely positive.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Madonna - &quot;Confessions II - The Film&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yJtckcMHM2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/p><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Confessions II \u2014 The Film<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A companion film for the release, <em><strong>Confessions II \u2014 The Film<\/strong><\/em>, premiered at the <strong>Tribeca Festival <\/strong>and was then released online for fans to consume. The <strong>13-minute-long video<\/strong> helped <strong>build a larger world<\/strong> around the new album, acting as a reminder that the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stanisland.com\/pop-music\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20719\">po<\/a>p star continues to <strong>influence<\/strong> music.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sound Profile: Classic Dancefloor Pop<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is a 16-track collection of classic Madonna-filled <strong>dancefloor<\/strong> production courtesy of <strong>Stuart Price<\/strong> and others. Featuring Ciccone\u2019s daughter <strong>Lola Leon<\/strong>, <strong>Sabrina Carpenter<\/strong>, <strong>Martin Garrix<\/strong>, and <strong>Stromae<\/strong>, there\u2019s a slim list of features on show, allowing the pop singer to take centre stage with just enough additions to intrigue outsiders.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;listType=playlist&amp;list=OLAK5uy_n3DMN7kaGK5PIpq2B2njaMoomsZloISmw\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stream <em><strong>Confessions II <\/strong><\/em>(Full album).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the age-old signature Madonna is known for creeps back in, like on her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, \u201c<strong>Bring Your Love<\/strong>\u201c, where the two come together to deliver a sonically familiar uptempo formula.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, while <strong>many see it <\/strong>as a <strong>return to form<\/strong>, there really <strong>isn\u2019t enough<\/strong> in the tank to justify the praise, nor to <strong>prompt listeners<\/strong> to return to it. Despite some <strong>notable production<\/strong> choices, a few songwriting decisions feel obvious, lacking depth and instead veering into the <strong>platitudinous<\/strong>, as heard on \u201c<strong>Good For The Soul<\/strong>\u201c:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTraveling through space and time<br \/>Interstellar helix unwind<br \/>Don\u2019t forsake, or the love will die<br \/>Don\u2019t forget your love, alright<br \/>On the spiral light, we fly<br \/>We will be one, we will be divine<br \/>All the spirits, they all intertwine<br \/>Don\u2019t forget that\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-rating-star\" style=\"text-align:left\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\">\n<p><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2b50<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2b50<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2b50<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: none;\" itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0.5\"><span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"display: none;\"><span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"display: none;\"><span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"display: none;\"><span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"is-rating-unfilled\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"is-rating-unfilled\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"display: none;\" itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"5\"><span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"is-rating-unfilled\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\t<path class=\"is-rating-unfilled\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12,17.3l6.2,3.7l-1.6-7L22,9.2l-7.2-0.6L12,2L9.2,8.6L2,9.2L7.5,14l-1.6,7L12,17.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span itemprop=\"ratingValue\" class=\"screen-reader-text\" content=\"3\">Rating: 3 out of 5.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Madonna<\/strong> hits, but it\u2019s far from a home run. <em><strong>Confessions II<\/strong><\/em> is <strong>palatable<\/strong>, though it needs far more polishing. Fans of the<strong> legendary singer <\/strong>will be pleased by its <strong>sound<\/strong>, but <strong>for<\/strong> <strong>neutrals<\/strong> \u2014 and those looking for something more substantial \u2014 there are <strong>clear limits<\/strong> to what it offers.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracklist and Features<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I Feel So Free<\/li>\n<li>Good For The Soul<\/li>\n<li>One Step Away<\/li>\n<li>Bring Your Love (with Sabrina Carpenter)<\/li>\n<li>Danceteria<\/li>\n<li>Read My Lips (with Feid)<\/li>\n<li>Everything<\/li>\n<li>Love Sensation<\/li>\n<li>Love Without Words<\/li>\n<li>Bizarre (with Martin Garrix)<\/li>\n<li>School<\/li>\n<li>Fragile<\/li>\n<li>My Sins Are My Savior (feat. Stromae)<\/li>\n<li>Betrayal<\/li>\n<li>The Test (with Lola Leon)<\/li>\n<li>L.E.S. Girl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streaming and Buying Options<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.madonna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> buy <em>Confessions II <\/em><\/a>on multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, and cassette from the artist\u2019s official web store. The album is also available to stream on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/madonna.lnk.to\/Confessions2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">all major platforms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<span id=\"wordads-inline-marker\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source stanisland.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madonna\u2019s latest album, Confessions II, is a strong comeback, though the lyrics sound derivative Madonna returns to the spotlight once again, despite not receiving the press and coverage one would expect. While she doesn\u2019t command the same level of respect she once did, the music world continues to pay attention when she releases new material. 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