"Drowned World/Substitute for Love" showcased Madonna's continued exploration of electronic music and introspective themes, marking a shift in her sound from the dance-floor anthems of the previous decade. It was the second single released from her seventh studio album, Ray of Light.
- The single was released on August 24, 1998, by Warner Records.
- "Drowned World/Substitute for Love" was written by Madonna, Patrick Leonard, and Rod McCormack.
- The music video for the song, directed by Johan Renck, featured surreal imagery and a loose narrative inspired by the film *Eyes Wide Shut*.
Madonna is a pop and dance-pop artist from the United States, best known for her provocative style and reinvention. In 1998, she was re-establishing her chart dominance after the critical and commercial disappointment of her previous album.
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