Rhino American Life [VINYL]

Madonna’s "American Life" on vinyl is an absolute triumph, earning a well-deserved five stars! This album, often underrated in her extensive discography, is a bold and introspective exploration of identity, culture, and societal values. Experiencing it on vinyl elevates the listening experience to a whole new level, revealing layers of depth and nuance that might be missed in digital formats.From the opening title track "American Life," Madonna’s raw and unfiltered commentary on the American dream sets the tone for the entire album. The vinyl edition brings out the richness and clarity of her voice, making the lyrics even more impactful. The production quality is superb, with a crisp and warm sound that only vinyl can provide.Tracks like "Hollywood" and "I'm So Stupid" benefit greatly from the analog warmth, adding a tactile sense of intimacy and authenticity. The acoustic elements in "Nothing Fails" and "Intervention" shine beautifully on vinyl, with the orchestration and Madonna’s emotive delivery creating a powerful, immersive atmosphere.One of the standout aspects of this vinyl edition is the attention to detail in the packaging. The album art, liner notes, and overall presentation are thoughtfully designed, reflecting the artistic vision of the era. It’s not just an album; it’s a piece of art that any collector or fan would be proud to own.Madonna’s fearless approach to addressing complex themes like fame, love, and political disillusionment is both daring and refreshing. The vinyl format amplifies the album's experimental nature, with tracks like "Love Profusion" and "Nobody Knows Me" feeling more dynamic and textured.Overall, "American Life" on vinyl is a must-have for any Madonna fan or vinyl enthusiast. It has quickly become one of mine all time favourite. It’s a poignant and thought-provoking album that sounds absolutely stunning in this format. Madonna's artistry and vision are on full display, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate deeply. Highly recommended!

Altísima calidad, suena increíble

This album is a bit of a departure from Madonna's usual dance and ballad style. It's definitely reflective of the times in music. Best described as "Electronic Folk". She and Mirwais wrote and produced this album. They worked before on some of the songs from MUSIC album, so you get an indication from listening to that album, Madonna was going this direction. The album lyrics are quite personal and reflective of whom she is at the time. Maybe even more on point than the lyrics for Ray of Light album which has been dubbed as her "spiritual awakening" album. Unfortunately, this album got panned for what it really wasn't. The album artwork and the original music video for the title track, gave the impression the album was "anti-American" when it was the furthest from that. Both the title track and Hollywood simply reflected on how she consumed American Life and being a star. It was more about who she was before and after coming to the conclusion that the life she was leading wasn't all that is cracked up to be. To me, this is definitely one of her underrated albums along with her Bedtime Stories album. Bedtime Stories probably more because it's been long forgotten and didn't get a lot of attention it deserved even though it managed to score her one of her biggest #1 hits. Anyway, American Life is a very good album. It's not your typical dance record from her, but it's very mature and really stands on its own as a solid album.When playing the Vinyl, I was a bit baffled by the fact that the first disc plays at normal album speed, but the second disc plays at 45. There is no indication on the album that this is supposed to be this way. Other than that, the album is definitely one of her best when it comes to writing and production. Though, I recognize this is probably not an album for fans who are looking for dance or 80's/90's production. It's quite serious in nature and very reflective of whom she was at the time. She was married to Guy Ritchie and was living the "English" lifestyle and while she still was pushing buttons, you can tell she was trying to live a more conservative style that really does ring true to she really is these days and fore being married to Guy. I don't believe she was faking it, but I think it was a evolution period for her that seemed a bit too stuffy for a woman who has been known for saying and doing some pretty brash and outlandish things.

Embalagem perfeita: tudo hegou muito bem embalado.O disco não rodou bem no meu aparelho da sala, sempre começava a pular quando chegava na terceira faixa, mas quando coloquei no toca-discos do quarto rodou suave.

J'achète ce Vinyle 20 ans après sa sortie après l'avoir eu en CD en 2003. Quelle bombe ! American life est probablement l'un des meilleurs albums de Madonna. Même si les ventes ont été décevantes, car l'album avait un peu déconcerté son public à l'époque, il faut bien avouer aujourd'hui avec le recul sa grande modernité toujours d'actualité et la qualité des sons proposés. Cet album est bien plus abouti que les critiques ont pu le penser à l'époque. Il n'a pas pris une ride. J'aime le timbre de voie de Madonna que l'on comprend parfaitement dans ses textes, même en n'étant pas bilingue. Ce son pop électro résonne vraiment bien encore aujourd'hui. On sait qu'à l'époque les médias américains l'avait boycotté d'où la déception sur les ventes. Encore une fois de plus cet album sera apprécié par les vrais fans qui prennent le temps de l'écouter et d'en comprendre son concept, tout comme l'album Madame X, dernière petite révolution de l'artiste qui, après ne plus avoir rien à prouver et loin de se soucier des ventes, nous a concocté un album d'une grande qualité. J'aime toujours autant American Life et je prends toujours autant de plaisir à le réécouter. ♥️