I don't know what personal vendetta you have against Madonna(though it's probably about your reductive fave) but recognition from critics are awards.I will add recognition from VH1 lists,Rolling Stone lists(best albums,best songs,best artists etc.),Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 Albums,MTV's Greatest Albums Ever,TIME 100 best albums,NME Greatest Albums,EW Best Albums List,Q Best Albums list,Village Voice lists etc.A lot of best albums/songs/artists list.