Help! I want it hear too!

speaking of ordering things...I heard that the big "Confessions" photobook has been cancelled.This is the book that contains rare,exclusive photos from the 2006 tour,taken by her manager Guy Oseary.It was supposed to be released this summer.

I've been a bit worried about this project after reading all the initial reports (Timbaland/JT, etc..) but after hearing 'Candy Store' the other week, I have high hopes. I love it!

I'm still not fussed with '4 Minutes', though ; hopefully it'll grow on me...

Can't wait to hear this album!

when I first heard "Candy Shop",I thought it was extremely silly I still do,but I like it.It's a fun song that has grown on me.I like when Madonna lets loose and does something silly.Everything doesn't always have be so serious.

sti..sti...stick...stick...sticky and sweet
my sugar is raw
sticky and sweet
my sugar is raw
sticky and sweet

Mmmm I'm interested in hearing if 4 Minutes is a mess like I think it may be or if I'm going to eat my words. I did with Janet, so anything is possible.

SoulAlive said:

You LOVE those lines.


When I heard Madonna was working with JT/Timbaland/Pharrell/etc., my first instinct was 'Oh no!!' Even though I like them (and the work they've done with other artists) I really didn't want Madonna - at this stage of the game - to sell out to shit hop.

However... Candy Store is *definitely* Madonna, through the Pharrell filter. It's still identifiably her. Which gives me high hopes for the new album.

onenitealone said:

"Candy Store" reminds me of Erotica-era Madonna.It sounds like something she would have done in 1992.The lyrics are fun and playful,and slightly erotic It's a typical Pharrell groove,but like you say,it's identifiably her.No matter who she works with,she always puts her own "stamp" on the song.

And yes,I love the "sticky and sweet" hook That's catchy and fun.

SoulAlive said:

Those synths after the 'sticky and sweet' bit... heaven!

onenitealone said:

One of my favorite Pharell-produced songs is "Beautiful" by Snoop."Candy Store" is very similiar,musically.I also like the minimalist sound of it...very stripped down and uncluttered.It's interesting that it's the opening song...the next track "8 Minutes" seems to be the complete opposite.It's very loud,with alot going on.

And, like you say David, I like it when Madonna lets her hair down. For every 'Live To Tell' and 'Drowned World/Substitute For Love' she releases, I am just as happy to listen to 'Hanky Panky' and 'Dear Jessie'.

It's the same with Prince. And many artists. I think people want him to reinvent the wheel sometimes. I'm not saying that he should release any old thing but, God, he's an artist and follows his instincts. Isn't that the fun part of being a fan?? Letting them take you on their journey? Fammy as it sounds, I'm happy with whatever he releases and if I like it, I like it; if I don't, I don't. Simple.

That said, if I ever hear a song like 'Graffiti Bridge' ever again, that's IT.


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onenitealone said:

I agree.After an artist has been making music for many years,they don't need to reinvent the wheel everytime.Besides,how can you break new ground in 2008? Nothing in today's pop music is unique.Madonna's just having fun,trying some new beats,and working with producers she's never worked with before.She's letting her hair down.

SoulAlive said:

And we get to dance to the results.

I feel so left out. I want to hear this stuff, but I dont know how to.

TOUR:

Promoter Michael Chugg said Madonna's 2008-09 world tour plan, including Australia, "will happen".

SINGLE:

A release date for the new Madonna maxi single "4 Minutes" has been set for April 04 2008.
The CD is released by Warner Music Japan, has a suggested retail price of ¥1,000 and its catalog number is WPCR-12879.

I just heard the Candy Shop song (thanks to the one who hooked me up!) and from first listen, I'm not impressed. If this is what this album is going to sound like, all I can do is go .

MikeMatronik said:

I'm saving my money now

MADONNA 'STICKY AND SWEET WORLD TOUR 2008'

MADONNA '25 YEARS OF SAVING THE WORLD' TOUR 2008'

MADONNA 'HARD CANDY TOUR 2008'

onenitealone said:

I can't wait to bump this CD in my car.It seems like the type of album that must be played really LOUD.

MikeMatronik said:

A small part of one of the remixes leaked a few weeks ago,and it sounded very promising

4 Minutes is pretty horrible.

I still haven't heard 4 Minutes.

MikeMatronik said:

Interesting, she'll be touring during at least part of the (northern hemisphere) winter. But I thought her kids had to be in school!

It's so boring, and sad to say I think Justin makes the song more bearable. It's not even catchy. Definetly not up to expectations, well actually I guess it was because I haven't been impressed with a Madonna single since Die Another Day. I'm really hoping this is the worst song on the album.

hellomoto said:

You didn't like *any* of the 'Confessions...' singles??

And, I hate to say it, but - based on the one listen I had of '4 Minutes' - I was bored rigid, too. Maybe I need to hear it in higher quality but I really don't think that is going to change my opinion. It was like Madonna guesting on a Timbaland/JT track, not the other way around.

raveun2thejoyfantastic said:

Madonna used to have bigger tits! Where are her lovely, bouncy tits?


By the way, 4 min is an ok club song, but much worse than Impressive instant or the hits of the Confessions album.

Where can I find the tracks?

A big thank u to all those who helped me out.I don't know what I feel about the new tracks considering I'm not a big fan of Timbaland's sound, but I will buy it the day it comes out.

JoeTyler said:

she's not aretha...

fantasticjoy said:

What amazes me is that Madonna couldn't demand at least something as hot as The Way I Are.

The fact that I'm essentially nowhere to be found on this thread...what does it mean?