Madonna - American Life

Madonna - American Life (Full Album) Released on April 21, 2003 and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï, features references to many parts of American culture. The album is a concept album, with themes of the American Dream and materialism. These themes reject the reputation Madonna held in the 1980s, earned by songs such as her worldwide hit “Material Girl“ (1985). The album is a folk and folktronica album; as well, it is influenced by acoustic music. American Life initially received mixed reviews; critics found the record confusing and “about Madonna“. However, later reviews have been much more positive, with it often being considered as ‘misunderstood’ and ahead of it’s time. The album peaked at number one in fourteen countries. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and British Phonographic Industry (BPI) both certified it platinum in recognition of one million shipments in the United States, and 300,000 shipments in the United Kingdom, respectively. The album became the 32nd-best-selling album of 2003 and has sold five million copies. American Life garnered two nominations at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.