Perfect blend of their skills.

After her GHV2 album Madonna has surprised us in 2001 with this work. She came back in a strength that had a lot of you do not have expected. Strong songs from pop over to cuddle dance music. The texts in part (self-) critical that sounds varied and strong, everything fits together perfectly.

American Life - Strong song that deals critically with America. Musically a song before bursting energy. Well done that the chorus some pace is taken down to durchzustarten dannach again at full power. Towards the end we hear Madonna then rap, which fits well with the song. Unfortunately, the original video for the song was withdrawn from consideration from the American public.

Hollywood - supergeiler Dance Song. Similar to "American Life" the pace is reduced between every now. Ingenious Guitar background sound.

I'm so stupid - Beautiful pop song. At the beginning of Madonna's voice is slightly distorted electronically, then oh she sings powerfully and great. The song actually has no real chorus, which makes it interesting but more so.

Love Profusion - one of the best songs on the album. A wonderful, offbeat pop song (no ballad). As with several titles of the album, the guitar is here unpacked to a nice pop sound, a catchy melody. Perfect.

Nobody knows me - with strong computer processed voice and a slightly confused computer sound, this song comes from. Actually, all increases to the refrain "Nobody knows me". Is a matter of taste. For me, the slight weak point of the album.

Nothing Fails - A strong ballad, which comes up with everything a cuddly song needs. String music in the background, soulful voice of Madonna and the end a strong chorus. Toll.

Intervention - a bit quiet start this title, only the chorus takes Madonna then swing on. This gives rise to a typical pop song that can be heard. Beautiful melody that you keep the same in mind.

X-Static Process - acoustic guitar and Madonna's voice, do not need more of this beautiful ballad.

Mother and father - Here Madonna works lyrically on the early death of her mother and the relationship with her father. Unusual: Madonna presented this serious, slightly sad song in a fast computer sound. Very well done and one of the best songs on the album. Especially the chorus rips one with immediately.

Die another day - The theme song of the same name J.Bond film fits hervoragend on this album. Faster sound to the typical J.Bond drama. Super.

Easy Ride - The Ultimate Madonna the entire title. For me, just the perfect pop song. As is all good music needs. The slow construction of the songs with string music, acoustic guitar to bass-backed chorus. Madonna sings in top form to a brilliant end credits of the song. Could not be better. Solely because this song I would give 5 stars.

"American Life" is without a doubt one of their best albums. Everything is represented here, what makes Madonna: good pop music, dance songs and ballads strong. With her Army-Look has not necessarily met my taste, but in the music I see like over it. Today when I hear Madonna in 2009, I long back after such an album from her. But the development goes on and on, while they determined solely.