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Reply #180 posted 06/26/19 12:17pm

alphastreet

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Allegedly the video will now premiere tonight on "EXTRA" confused



Extra is still around? lol
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Reply #181 posted 06/26/19 1:27pm

SoulAlive

"God Control" official video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-sdTOw5cs

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Reply #182 posted 06/26/19 1:46pm

alphastreet

SoulAlive said:

"God Control" official video



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-sdTOw5cs



eek



Powerful and sad video. It was filmed really well and I like the madame x writer persona appearing in this. I wonder which video is next
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Reply #183 posted 06/26/19 1:52pm

SoulAlive

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I wonder which video is next

I believe that the next video is "Batuka"

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Reply #184 posted 06/26/19 2:31pm

alphastreet

I wonder if a trump lookalike will be featured in it during the old man lines
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Reply #185 posted 06/26/19 2:40pm

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alphastreet said:

I wonder if a trump lookalike will be featured in it during the old man lines

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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

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Reply #186 posted 06/26/19 2:46pm

SoulAlive

According to Brazilian journalist Leo Dias, Madonna & Anitta will shoot a video for "Faz Gostoso" at Honório Gurgel in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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Reply #187 posted 06/26/19 2:58pm

alphastreet

The song with Anitta is my least favourite
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Reply #188 posted 06/27/19 3:49am

Matthaus

SoulAlive said:

"God Control" official video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv-sdTOw5cs

eek

Now I understand all the comparisiosn to American Life lol

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Reply #189 posted 06/27/19 8:28am

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The song with Anitta is my least favourite

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Its catchy af though. I can't hardly understand any of it but I find myself humming it and butchering the lyrics in my head.

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Reply #190 posted 06/27/19 10:14am

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Matthaus said:

SoulAlive said:

"God Control" official video

eek

Now I understand all the comparisiosn to American Life lol


Because there are guns in it? It's more like "Deeper and Deeper", an underrated video IMO.

In general, people (not you) are missing the coorelation with the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida. It's a harsh video, but beautifully shot & edited.

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Reply #191 posted 06/27/19 8:41pm

Matthaus

TrivialPursuit said:

Matthaus said:

Now I understand all the comparisiosn to American Life lol


Because there are guns in it? It's more like "Deeper and Deeper", an underrated video IMO.

In general, people (not you) are missing the coorelation with the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida. It's a harsh video, but beautifully shot & edited.

Actually, I'll confess to not having stopped to listen to the whole album yet lol I meant it more as the song's political vein while still having a very dance-pop instrumentation, as well as having Mirwais as a producer. I've read about the Pulse nightclub references later on, Madonna's getting slaaaaammed at guns-rights groups, which I'm happy about as it shows she didn't get comfortable with age and still speaks her mind.

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Reply #192 posted 06/28/19 12:19am

alphastreet

I hope the album is in the top 5 in its second week in light of the recent controversy, if it contributes to sales in anyway
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Reply #193 posted 06/28/19 7:03am

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The Pride performance hype should hopefully also help, and those TV appearances. One week at the Top is exceptional in this digital age, I'm glad she did it and hope she isn't too bummed if it does not stay there very long. I wish she would do more televised performances vs sit down interviews. I don't see sit down chat interviews encouraging people to buy the album really.

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Reply #194 posted 06/28/19 7:52am

alphastreet

I feel like social media is her main tool for now
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Reply #195 posted 06/28/19 8:20am

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Actually, I'll confess to not having stopped to listen to the whole album yet lol I meant it more as the song's political vein while still having a very dance-pop instrumentation, as well as having Mirwais as a producer. I've read about the Pulse nightclub references later on, Madonna's getting slaaaaammed at guns-rights groups, which I'm happy about as it shows she didn't get comfortable with age and still speaks her mind.


And she knew exactly what she was doing, so the NRA folks can just have a seat. "Slammed" is relative. If she's feeling the slamming (plot twist: she ain't), then maybe it's valid. Otherwise, it's just an attempt at a clapback for their own purposes. It's freedom of expression, and if anyone is about 'spressin' herself, it's Madge.

I haven't always agreed with her on things, but at least she's saying it. I can disagree and enjoy the music. Sometimes I think Madge gets mouthy for the sake of it rather than having something interesting to say. It got really boring there for a minute in the last few years. Her proclivity to push buttons used to have substance. Then she just started scraping the bottom of the barrell for stuff to be controversial about. (example: "Holy Water" with dancing nuns in panties - wow, just yawn).

I feel like Madame X is not only political in the right ways, but incredibly interesting and unique musically. If you are happy that she still speaks her mind, then I would wonder why you haven't listened to the album yet. It really is her just not giving a fuck musically and doing what she wants regardless of anyone's opinion. Probably the most interesting and engaging album since Confessions or Ray of Light. Get on it!

"eye don’t really care so much what people say about me because it is a reflection of who they r."
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Reply #196 posted 06/28/19 8:54am

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I feel like social media is her main tool for now

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I agree, the thing that is killing me about her social is that she does these teasers (Future Remix, Crave acoustic) but she won't post the whole thing and it breaks my little fanboy heart.

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Reply #197 posted 06/28/19 9:01am

Matthaus

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And she knew exactly what she was doing, so the NRA folks can just have a seat. "Slammed" is relative. If she's feeling the slamming (plot twist: she ain't), then maybe it's valid. Otherwise, it's just an attempt at a clapback for their own purposes. It's freedom of expression, and if anyone is about 'spressin' herself, it's Madge.

I haven't always agreed with her on things, but at least she's saying it. I can disagree and enjoy the music. Sometimes I think Madge gets mouthy for the sake of it rather than having something interesting to say. It got really boring there for a minute in the last few years. Her proclivity to push buttons used to have substance. Then she just started scraping the bottom of the barrell for stuff to be controversial about. (example: "Holy Water" with dancing nuns in panties - wow, just yawn).

I feel like Madame X is not only political in the right ways, but incredibly interesting and unique musically. If you are happy that she still speaks her mind, then I would wonder why you haven't listened to the album yet. It really is her just not giving a fuck musically and doing what she wants regardless of anyone's opinion. Probably the most interesting and engaging album since Confessions or Ray of Light. Get on it!

Just lack of time really. Will do as soon as possible and do one of those fancy reviews as well. biggrin

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Speaking of American Life, I'm meaning to hear it again as well. I always loved it, and didn't understand all the bashing when it was released, besides being an album with lyrics considered unusual for a dance-pop musician. Madonna's mainly known for her use of sexuality as a theme in her work, but I'm always inclined to enjoy her much more because of her love songs - which AL has a lot. It doesn't sound like anything else released during that same time, and I don't think is still very common for popstars to make an album with that kind of lyrical content. I hope the fans and critics might review it at some point.

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Reply #198 posted 06/28/19 9:18am

alphastreet

StrangeButTrue said:



alphastreet said:


I feel like social media is her main tool for now

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I agree, the thing that is killing me about her social is that she does these teasers (Future Remix, Crave acoustic) but she won't post the whole thing and it breaks my little fanboy heart.



I know right? And she makes up songs like “guitar with your gloves on is like sex with a condom” and posts online with no filter. I think she’s addicted to Instagram despite her comments about it lol
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Reply #199 posted 06/28/19 9:20am

alphastreet

Matthaus said:



TrivialPursuit said:



And she knew exactly what she was doing, so the NRA folks can just have a seat. "Slammed" is relative. If she's feeling the slamming (plot twist: she ain't), then maybe it's valid. Otherwise, it's just an attempt at a clapback for their own purposes. It's freedom of expression, and if anyone is about 'spressin' herself, it's Madge.

I haven't always agreed with her on things, but at least she's saying it. I can disagree and enjoy the music. Sometimes I think Madge gets mouthy for the sake of it rather than having something interesting to say. It got really boring there for a minute in the last few years. Her proclivity to push buttons used to have substance. Then she just started scraping the bottom of the barrell for stuff to be controversial about. (example: "Holy Water" with dancing nuns in panties - wow, just yawn).

I feel like Madame X is not only political in the right ways, but incredibly interesting and unique musically. If you are happy that she still speaks her mind, then I would wonder why you haven't listened to the album yet. It really is her just not giving a fuck musically and doing what she wants regardless of anyone's opinion. Probably the most interesting and engaging album since Confessions or Ray of Light. Get on it!




Just lack of time really. Will do as soon as possible and do one of those fancy reviews as well. biggrin


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Speaking of American Life, I'm meaning to hear it again as well. I always loved it, and didn't understand all the bashing when it was released, besides being an album with lyrics considered unusual for a dance-pop musician. Madonna's mainly known for her use of sexuality as a theme in her work, but I'm always inclined to enjoy her much more because of her love songs - which AL has a lot. It doesn't sound like anything else released during that same time, and I don't think is still very common for popstars to make an album with that kind of lyrical content. I hope the fans and critics might review it at some point.

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American life is amazing for sure and so underrated. I used to play it a lot when it came out, for some reason she experienced a creative peak when married/living overseas , maybe it’s the last one cause madame x is good too
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Reply #200 posted 06/28/19 10:10am

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Just lack of time really. Will do as soon as possible and do one of those fancy reviews as well. biggrin

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Speaking of American Life, I'm meaning to hear it again as well. I always loved it, and didn't understand all the bashing when it was released, besides being an album with lyrics considered unusual for a dance-pop musician. Madonna's mainly known for her use of sexuality as a theme in her work, but I'm always inclined to enjoy her much more because of her love songs - which AL has a lot. It doesn't sound like anything else released during that same time, and I don't think is still very common for popstars to make an album with that kind of lyrical content. I hope the fans and critics might review it at some point.


Well, the bashing - at the time - came because we were only a few very short years out from 9/11. The country was very pro-war and anti-terrorism, more than ever before. Bush had incredibly high ratings during those early days of the attach on Iraq (a country that didn't attack the U.S., by the way). War is a rallying tactic and for Madge to come out and have a grenade be tossed at a Bush look alike - a lookalike who is buddying up with a Saddam lookalike - was napalm. The Re-Invention Tour was very political, too. So that's why the bashing, at the time. It was about the message, not the music.

I think it could be dismissive and short-sighted to say Madonna is "mainly known for her use of sexuality". She's went far and above that, especially after something like Erotica. Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light, Music, American Life were far less sexual albums and visuals than its predecessors (Erotica, Like A Prayer). I'd think that religious iconography and political vices are more evident in her music (after those first 2 or 3 albums) than anything else. She's had 14 studio albums, a couple of greatest hits packages, a remix EP, and all those live albums. By this point, it's balanced, mostly, but I think her challenging dogmatic systems or political traditions far outweighs the times she flopped out a titty or made a pussy reference. In fact, I think she knew the overt sexual innudenos and visuals grew old after a while. People grow up and find new things to focus on in life. She definitely transitioned to other topics by the mid-90s.

I hate American Life. LOL (true story)

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Reply #201 posted 06/28/19 11:03am

Matthaus

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Well, the bashing - at the time - came because we were only a few very short years out from 9/11. The country was very pro-war and anti-terrorism, more than ever before. Bush had incredibly high ratings during those early days of the attach on Iraq (a country that didn't attack the U.S., by the way). War is a rallying tactic and for Madge to come out and have a grenade be tossed at a Bush look alike - a lookalike who is buddying up with a Saddam lookalike - was napalm. The Re-Invention Tour was very political, too. So that's why the bashing, at the time. It was about the message, not the music.

I think it could be dismissive and short-sighted to say Madonna is "mainly known for her use of sexuality". She's went far and above that, especially after something like Erotica. Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light, Music, American Life were far less sexual albums and visuals than its predecessors (Erotica, Like A Prayer). I'd think that religious iconography and political vices are more evident in her music (after those first 2 or 3 albums) than anything else. She's had 14 studio albums, a couple of greatest hits packages, a remix EP, and all those live albums. By this point, it's balanced, mostly, but I think her challenging dogmatic systems or political traditions far outweighs the times she flopped out a titty or made a pussy reference. In fact, I think she knew the overt sexual innudenos and visuals grew old after a while. People grow up and find new things to focus on in life. She definitely transitioned to other topics by the mid-90s.

I hate American Life. LOL (true story)

I'm a fan for more than 10 years, I know all that... when I say her sexuality is more abrasive it's because it's a sort of sign people who aren't fans associate with her. I meant it as people don't instantly identify Madonna with "love songs", even though to me, as a fan, it's the aspect of her music that I enjoy the most. American Life is one of my favorite albums and the song I like the most from it is X-Static Process, same goes for Like A Prayer and all.

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Reply #202 posted 06/28/19 11:14am

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https://www.youtube.com/w...lNZM-7Z02s

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Did someone say X-Static Process? biggrin This is one of my favorite vocal performances of hers.

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Hoping the X on the title means that Madame X may drag this one out on the upcoming tour.

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Reply #203 posted 06/28/19 11:30am

alphastreet

X static process is my least favourite on the album. The best song is easily easy ride, that breakdown and ending gives me chills
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Reply #204 posted 06/28/19 12:04pm

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Easy Ride is one of her best and oddest "last songs", up there with Secret Garden and Act of Contrition.

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Reply #205 posted 06/28/19 1:49pm

Matthaus

Easy Ride rocks, Intervention too!

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Reply #206 posted 06/28/19 2:19pm

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Madonna to launch exclusive SiriusXM Channel

June 28, 2019

SiriusXM announced today that Madonna will launch an exclusive limited-run SiriusXM music channel, “Madonna’s Madame X Radio,” on Monday, July 1.

Madonna’s Madame X Radio will showcase music from Madonna’s globally-celebrated, multi-award-winning and legendary career, including her critically-acclaimed latest ninth No. 1 album Madame X. The channel will also feature exclusive stories from Madame X and chronicles her legacy, the making of her songs and her commitment to bringing the world closer through the exploration of cultures and music.

Following Madonna’s much-anticipated Pride Island appearance in New York City, SiriusXM’s Madonna’s Madame X Radio will launch on Monday, July 1 at 12 pm ET and run through Wednesday, July 31 on SiriusXM radios (Ch. 4), the SiriusXM app and web player. Fans can now immerse themselves in a true 24/7 Madonna experience by simply tuning in.

“This channel brings you into the intricate world of Madame X,” says Madonna. “You’ll learn more about the creative process behind my latest album and gain a deeper understanding of what drives me as an artist and a performer.”

Influenced creatively by living in Lisbon, Portugal over the past several years, Madame X is a collection of 15 new songs influenced by art and politics coming together. Madonna is getting ready to embark on a series of rare and intimate concert performances to take place exclusivel y in theaters, giving fans an opportunity to see her perform in an environment like they never have before. The Madame X Tour will kick off September 12.

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Reply #207 posted 06/28/19 2:23pm

alphastreet

This really is becoming her year
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Reply #208 posted 06/28/19 3:47pm

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rolleyes

"That mountain top situation is not really what it's all cracked up 2 B when eye was doing the Purple Rain tour eye had a lot of people who eye knew eye'll never c again @ the concerts.just screamin n places they thought they was suppose 2 scream."prince
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Reply #209 posted 06/28/19 4:55pm

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rolleyes



Seriously,I don’t get it.Why do you click on Madonna threads? You don’t like her or her music rolleyes Are you just bored? lol
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