Welcome to the Megarate on Madonna's highly controversial album 'AMERICAN LIFE'.   American Life is the ninth studio album by singer and songwriter Madonna, released on April 21, 2003 via Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. The album’s lyrics feature several references to many parts of American culture, which is the basis for the album’s theme. A total of four official singles were released from the album: American Life, Hollywood, Nothing Fails and Love Profusion. The album debuted at #1 du