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American Life is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released on April 22, 2003, produced by Warner Bros. Records and Maverick Records. It was the 32nd best selling album worldwide of 2003. The RIAA certified it platinum on July 7, 2003, in recognition of one million shipments throughout the United States. It is the second lowest selling studio album of her career, after Hard Candy, with sales over four million copies. The album received mixed reviews by contemporary music critics; criticizing for being unpatriotic and an absurd and slack production; however, at the same time, acclaimed by being herself, and don't forgetting it. American Life is the Madonna most controversial album of the decade. The music video of the first single, the title track, was censored by its anti-war content; and at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera during the show's opening performance. American Life is considered a concept album with recurring themes of "American Dream" and "materialism". Furthermore, the themes reject the reputation Madonna held in the 80's with her worldwide hit "Material Girl". It was her final studio album with Maverick, and marked the end of a eleven year recording history.
