Music is Madonna's eighth studio album that was released on September 18, 2000 by Maverick & Warner Bros. Records.
Tracklisting
- Music 3:44
- Impressive Instant 3:37
- Runaway Lover 4:46
- I Deserve It 4:23
- Amazing 3:43
- Nobody's Perfect 4:58
- Don't Tell Me 4:40
- What It Feels Like For A Girl 4:43
- Paradise (Not For Me) 6:33
- Gone 3:24
Album Background
Development
Structure\Composition
Artwork
Chart Performance
"Music" debuted at #1 in 23 countries. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 with over 420,000 copies sold, becoming the first Madonna album to reach the top of the charts in 11 years in the US since "Like a Prayer" in 1989.
The album was certified three times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 21, 2005.
As of August 2010, "Music" has sold 2,925,000 copies there according to Nielsen SoundScan and sold more than 11 million copies worldwide.
Critical Reception
Promotion
Following the album's release and motherhood, Madonna appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on November 3, 2000, being the first time since her controversial appearance in 1994, and performed "Don't Tell Me".
Madonna made a concert on November 5, 2000, at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Accompanying musicians performing with Madonna were Mirwais Ahmadzaï on guitar and longtime backing singers Niki Haris and Donna DeLory.
The costumes for the show and the set was designed by Dolce & Gabbana. Songs performed included "Impressive Instant", "Runaway Lover", "Don't Tell Me", "What It Feels Like for a Girl", and "Music".
In the performance of New York, Madonna wore a T-shirt with "Britney Spears" written on it. She then traveled to Europe to further promote the album. sheperformed "Don't Tell Me" on German game-show Wetten, dass..? on November 11, 2000.
At the MTV Europe Music Awards 2000, Madonna performed "Music" on November 16, 2000 in Stockholm, Sweden.
After being introduced by Ali G as "Maradona", she performed the song wearing a T-shirt with the name of Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue printed on it. She later performed "Don't Tell Me" and "Music" on British television program Top of The Pops, in an appearance aired on November 17, 2000.
On November 24, 2000, Madonna performed the latter songs live on French television program Nulle Part Ailleurs. She then played another concert on November 29, 2000, at Brixton Academy in London. It was shown via the internet to an estimated record-breaking 9 million viewers across the world.
The setlist was the same from the Roseland Ballroom's concert, with the song "Holiday" being added to the setlist. Singer Richard Ashcroft and the Scottish band Texas opened the concert. Shen then performed "Don't Tell Me" on Carràmba! Che fortuna in Italy, on December 2, 2000.
On February 21, 2001, Madonna performed "Music" at the 43rd Grammy Awards.
For the performance, the stage had five giant video screens, which showed images from her career. She entered onto the stage in a classic Cadillac driven by rapper Bow Wow.
She emerged from the back seat of the car in a full-length fur coat and a hat, quickly removing the clothes to reveal a tight leather jacket and jeans. Madonna removed her jacket to reveal a black tank top with the words "Material Girl" printed on it.
Host Jon Stewart commented right after, talking about how he was getting older and commenting, "As I was watching Madonna writhing around on the hood of the car, all I could think was — that’s really gonna drive up her insurance premiums."