Critical Reception
"Frozen" was generally acclaimed by music critics. Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine gave the song a positive review, claiming it was "one of the great pop masterpieces of the '90s. Its lyrics are uncomplicated but its statement is grand." David Browne from Entertainment Weekly had said the song was a "wuthering-beats melodrama that's often breathtaking." Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic had highlighted the song as an album standout, but rated the song two stars out of five. They described the song "chilly". The A.V. Club enjoyed the songs melodic beat and the sound, but they did dismiss the lyrics. In 2003, Madonna fans were asked to vote for their Top 20 Madonna singles of all time by Q magazine. "Frozen" was allocated the #10 spot.
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