Madonna's 'Veronica Electronica': Every song ranked best to worst

Madonna performs at "The Celebration Tour" (Source: Getty)
Madonna performs at "The Celebration Tour" (Source: Getty)

Madonna has released her all-new album, titled Veronica Electronica, on July 25, 2025, according to a report in Billboard. The album features eight remixes of tracks from her 1998 album Ray of Light.

Reportedly, the album was originally planned to be released alongside Veronica Electronica as a companion remix collection, but was shelved due to the success of Ray of Light, which sold more than 16 million copies, per Billboard. Twenty-seven years later, the album is finally out for the fans.

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals - Source: Getty
The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

The album features rare and unheard tracks from her 1998 masterpiece. It comes after the release of Madonna’s 2019 studio album, Madame X. The newly released treasure features the singer’s take on electronic dance music, blending retro music with futuristic beats.

At the time of the album’s earlier announcement in June 2025, the Queen of Pop released the first tune from her latest project, Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit). Upon the release of Veronica Electronica, here is a ranking of every track on the album, from best to worst.

Disclaimer: This article contains the writer’s opinion. Readers’ discretion is advised.


Madonna’s ‘Veronica Electronica’ Unveiled: Every Song Ranked Best to Worst

Let us explore the list of songs from Madonna’s latest album, Veronica Electronica, ranking them from top to bottom.

Drowned World/Substitute for Love

Drowned World/Substitute for Love is celebrated for its spiritual essence. It has been ranked as one of the best songs on Madonna’s Veronica Electronica album by social media users. The production on the track by BT and Sasha has been deemed “brilliant.”

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Nothing Really Matters

The Club 69 remix of Nothing Really Matters is crafted by Peter Rauhofer, blending the original lyrics with a pulsating house beat. Netizens have ranked it as the second-best track on the album.

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Ray of Light

Produced by Sasha and originally sung by Madonna, the Ray of Light (Sasha Twilo Mix Edit) is praised for its use of electronic elements. Although most listeners are blown away by the song, some believe it lacks originality.

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Skin

Standing as the third track on Madonna’s latest album, Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit) is a remix of the original song by Peter Rauhofer and Victor Calderone.

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The song received mixed reviews, as users believe it features only a small portion of the original’s vocals. Others felt the song offers late ’90s club vibes. With this, it lies in the upper-middle range of the album tracks.


Frozen

The widescreen mixes and drums of Frozen from Veronica Electronica have been deemed as one of the best remixes of the original track. Critics have praised the song for sticking to its original beauty. The song stands out for its production values.

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Sky Fits Heaven

Sky Fits Heaven (Victor Calderone Future New Edit) has received mixed reviews from critics, placing it somewhere in the middle when it comes to ranking. Fans praised the song for its energetic vibe but noted it as typical of the ’90s-era remix style.

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The Power of Good-Bye

The Power of Good-Bye (Fabien’s Good God Mix Version) offers a fresh and dynamic take but was not much appreciated by fans. They criticized it for its 8.23-minute length. Some said it has too many electronic elements. However, a handful loved it for its “dark and moody” vibes.

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Gone, Gone, Gone (original demo version)

The track, Gone, Gone, Gone (original demo version) stands as the sole unreleased track among the remixes of Madonna’s Ray of Light era singles. Despite being a demo version, the song debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in the U.S. and was the second-highest new entry on the Worldwide and European iTunes char

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The ranking dissects every track based on its unique features, including lyrics, emotional depth, and production. According to user reviews on social media, the album is a perfect fit for clubs. The album stands out for its collaboration with some of the key artists from the industry, such as William Orbit and club kings Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone.

Edited by Ritika Pal