MADONNA Album Title: American Life Producer(s): Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadza?BR>Genre: POP Label/Catalog Number: Maverick/Warner Bros. 48439 Release Date: April 22 Source: Billboard Magazine Originally Reviewed: April 26, 2003 Unlike recent collections Music and Ray of Light, the lyrical content of American Life relies less on spiritual introspection and more on woman-in-the-mirror confrontation. Here, Madonna takes a look at where she's been, where she's at, and where she hopes to go. Perhaps age, yoga, and the teachings of the Kabbalah have truly enlightened Madonna about human nature铘nd the reality that nobody's perfect. Musically, American Life continues where Music left off, with stuttering beats and acoustic guitar providing the bulk of the foundation. Highlights include the gorgeous lullaby "X-Static Process," which is equal parts Joni Mitchell and Cat Stevens; the tear-inducing "Nothing Fails," replete with gospel choir; the electro-skewed "Mother and Father"; and the punky "Hollywood", which is this album's "Ray of Light." Consider American Life Madonna's own version of Don Miguel Ruiz's book The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom.⑬P http://www.billboard.com/bb/reviews/album_article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1869768 -- ※ Origin: 交大机械工厂 ◆ From: 218-160-54-212.HINET-IP.hinet.net