Madonna releases Confessions II, critics call it her best album in decades

musicJul 3, 20261331,470

Madonna released Confessions II on July 3, 2026, her 15th studio album and the first sequel album of her career. The record reunites Madonna with producer Stuart Price, who previously produced 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor and served as musical director on her Celebration Tour. Early reviews call Confessions II her best album in decades, praising its dance-floor cohesion and a vitality that at times recalls Ray of Light and Bedtime Stories as well as the 2005 disco classic. Critics note the album moves between candor and camp, spiritual fortification and libidinous release, and singles out a Martin Garrix collaboration that namechecks a “movie star with deep blue eyes” and a Shelby Cobra in its lyrics. The 2005 predecessor topped the Billboard 200 and spawned the Hot 100 top 10 hit "Hung Up," a commercial legacy the new album is now being measured against. Reviewers and some outlets have already given the album strong marks, and coverage emphasizes that Price and Madonna quickly regained the creative shorthand that shaped her earlier club-oriented peak.

sven

@svenbark.bsky.social

Madonna is like cut all ties with your family, drain your bank account, drive your car into the Rio Grande, and GET ON THE DANCE FLOOR #ConfessionsII

8944d ago

chris6

and ultimately I’m in the process of doing so

rai de pointe du lac

@brothrai.bsky.social

everybody get up and dance 🔺️ madonna 🔺️ confessions ii

5845d ago

bruxa do k92

vc abala né?? como pode??

reny on a dancefloor1

rai por amor de deus quero te beijar de tanto talento sério

wendel aka papaléguas1

Ai lindo esse, Rai! (Como se os outros tbm não fossem)

Nick

@easyonnick.bsky.social

CONFESSIONS II is all I will be listening to for the next year

6744d ago

j a k e

@jakeismaking.bsky.social

I moved to a new apartment/neighborhood. Confessions II is one of the best Madonna albums... ever. and Mitch McConnell is almost dead. maybe my depression is 60% cured?

6844d ago

Albumism

@albumism.com

Madonna has released her new album 'CONFESSIONS II' | Listen to the album via album.ink/MadonnaConII + stay tuned for our formal review coming soon

3744d ago

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luke23

here’s my top 5 tracks even tho nobody asked: - danceteria - l.e.s. girl - everything - school - i feel so free

(t)4

this is so important for my lil gay heart

Andy

@andyukb.bsky.social

I have listened to Confessions II. It is excellent. Madonna & Stuart Price have absolutely smashed it.

4745d ago

Mal5

I love how the first part is high energy bops and the last half is ‘let me sit down and give my feet a rest’ 😅

Cris2

"I dont mind it" Cris, York. July 2026

Aye2

Might listen to it on my run.

Just another hoyw1

Will give it a whirl after my meetings are done.

Benito1

Yeah it’s a great one.

Stephen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️1

Is Kylie on the album?

jamie (they/them)

@zerojokes.bsky.social

I am listening to Confessions II because I am a faggot in my 40s

3945d ago

jamie (they/them)17

The biggest mistake she made in this album cycle is not releasing it before pride month. The gay DJs are going to go crazy with their mashups of Danceteria and Runway.

🫪1

Danceteria is earth shattering and we will hear it for decades - a triumph in songs that name a bunch of people

@nadiaoh.bsky.social

Unanimous confessions II praising on the TL, pitchfork 8.1, multiple GC praises

2745d ago

Clash Magazine

@clashmusic.com

A frankly ludicrous and completely wonderful photo of the entrance to Madonna's 'Confessions II' party in London tonight. Photo via - www.reddit.com/r/Madonna/co...

2045d ago

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ᚅᚓᚃ ᚆᚐᚔᚏᚇᚑ ᚃᚆᚑ ᚇᚔᚄ33

Travelling back in time to give this photo to my surgeon

Simon Tucker12

Genuinely hope Madonna and her team keep doing things like this until she’s in her 90s

Grudging Signup4

r/stereoadvice What size submuffer do I need?

Ranch Devereaux

@thejacko.bsky.social

No one asked and probably no one cares, but my initial thoughts on Confessions II is that the first half is a mess while the back half is nearly perfect

3144d ago

TheNegativeNellieInSectorTwo2

The first few songs released I think are all terrible. I don’t have high hopes. I also hated Madame X entirely. Have been a big fan my whole life so I don’t love that I don’t love it.

Florida Chris2

I got 5 songs I want to play constantly, which is a really high number for me. This lady been making me dance around my room in my underwear since I was four years old.

Monstro ElisaSue1

I listened to the entire album and you are correct ✅

Brónagh1

The back half of this album is honestly some of the best work she’s done. Love Without Words - School is such a crazy run of songs and I’m obsessed 😍

Himbo wannabe1

I do not get the obsession with Danceteria?

CJ 🏳️‍🌈1

Oh that’s interesting because I’ve only listened to the first half and I’m loving it so far. LOVE Danceteria and Everything.

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@sondheimslut.bsky.social

Images aren't loading on bsky... that means you should go stream or even go buy a copy of 'Confessions II'

3144d ago

Big Hat Logan thee Sorcerer8

bsky said STOP GOONING, MADONNA IS HERE

Bruh.1

Oh so it’s not just me experiencing an image loading speed from 2010

Bright Light Bright Light

@brightlightx2.bsky.social

What a delightful time to be a Madonna fan ✨ I absolutely love Confessions II. Some of my favourite Madonna production of her entire career for me! My fave 5 from the album: Love Without Words Bizarre Danceteria Fragile LES Girl

2744d ago