Godspeed (The Blessed Madonna album)
| Godspeed | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 18, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 73:20 | |||
| Label | FFRR | |||
| The Blessed Madonna chronology | ||||
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Godspeed is the debut studio album by American DJ and record producer Marea Stamper under the pseudonym The Blessed Madonna.[1] It was released on October 18, 2024,[2] through FFRR Records.[3] It peaked at number 27 on the UK Album Downloads Chart,[4] as well as number 5 on the UK Dance Albums Chart.[5]
Background
[edit]The album was constructed over a number of years.[6] The Blessed Madonna's father died weeks before the first session of the album.[7] His voice was featured on the album.[8] The album includes the previously released tracks "Serotonin Moonbeams", "We Still Believe", "Mercy", "Carry Me Higher", "Happier", "Count On My Love",[9] and "Edge of Saturday Night".[10] The album's creative direction was handled by Sports Banger.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Guardian |   [12] |
| MusicOMH | [13] |
Jem Aswad of Variety stated, "it's a masterfully created, produced and sequenced house-infused throwdown from one of the best DJs working today, the kind of rare album you could put on for a party and let play all the way through, and then play it again."[14] Ammar Kalia of The Guardian described the album as "a sprawling odyssey that ranges from radio-friendly features to darker, bass-heavy tracks."[12]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "God Has Left the Room (Intro)" | 0:14 |
| 2. | "Somebody's Daughter" | 5:33 |
| 3. | "Nowhere Fast" | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Henny, Hold Up" (featuring Mother Marygold and Ric Wilson) | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Jinterlude" | 0:17 |
| 6. | "Serotonin Moonbeams" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Edge of Saturday Night" (featuring Kylie Minogue) | 3:26 |
| 8. | "U Want 6 Grand 4 Wut? (Interlude)" | 0:27 |
| 9. | "Blessed Already" (featuring Ric Wilson and Marbl) | 4:19 |
| 10. | "Strength (R U Ready)" (featuring Joy Crookes) | 3:22 |
| 11. | "Why Trax Records Still Sucks in 24 (Interlude)" | 0:21 |
| 12. | "We Still Believe" (featuring Jamie Principle) | 3:49 |
| 13. | "That's the Shhh (Pure Love) (Interlude)" | 0:17 |
| 14. | "Carry Me Higher" (featuring Joy Anonymous and Danielle Ponder) | 5:16 |
| 15. | "Henterlude" | 0:22 |
| 16. | "Back 2 Love" (featuring Jin Jin) | 3:57 |
| 17. | "Brand New" (featuring James Vincent McMorrow and A-Trak) | 5:14 |
| 18. | "Count On My Love" (featuring Daniel Wilson and Kon) | 5:55 |
| 19. | "Godspeed" (featuring DJ E-Clyps) | 5:24 |
| 20. | "Secretariat" (featuring Shaun J. Wright and Kon) | 4:11 |
| 21. | "Mercy (The Welcome)" (featuring Jacob Lusk and Jyroscope) | 1:27 |
| 22. | "Mercy" (featuring Jacob Lusk) | 2:59 |
| 23. | "Your Mom <3 (Interlude)" | 0:24 |
| 24. | "Happier" (featuring Clementine Douglas) | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 73:20 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[4] | 27 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[5] | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ Martin, Liam. "The Blessed Madonna". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Bain, Katie (October 18, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna Wants to Be 'a Little Shard of Glass' In the Industry's Foot". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Lawson, Michael (July 31, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna reveals debut album, Godspeed, with Kylie Minogue, A-Trak". Resident Advisor. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (July 31, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna Announces New Album 'Godspeed'". Clash. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ LeJarde, Arielle Lana (August 1, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna announces debut album, 'Godspeed'". DJ Mag. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (July 31, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna announces debut album 'Godspeed' with Kylie Minogue, A-Trak and more". NME. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (August 1, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna Details Debut Album Godspeed, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Abby (August 15, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna – "Edge Of Saturday Night" (Feat. Kylie Minogue)". Stereogum. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Ingram, Niamh (August 4, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna is releasing her debut album". Mixmag. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Kalia, Ammar (October 18, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna: Godspeed review – a sprawling dancefloor odyssey". The Guardian. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Devlin, Ben (October 18, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna – Godspeed". MusicOMH. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (October 18, 2024). "The Blessed Madonna's 'Godspeed' Is a Housey Blast of Nonstop Party Starters: Album Review". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2025.