Ray of Light (1998)
0.2221Canon Score · ranked #193 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Ray of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on February 22, 1998, by Maverick Records. A major stylistic and aesthetic departure from her previous work, Bedtime Stories (1994), Ray of Light is an electronica, trip hop, techno-pop, and new-age record that incorporates multiple genres, including ambient, house, rock, and classical. Mystical themes feature prominently in the
Why it ranks #193
Every list on which Ray of Light appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #222 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #241 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #367 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |