SoulAlive said:

I'd definitely pass on that.

SoulAlive said:

If this is true, CD2 is PURE PERFECTION, though I prefer Miles Away over Hollywood

But where the hell is Live to tell ???

JoeTyler said:

I'm not too thrilled with Disc 2.I'd remove "Hollywood","Sorry" and "Give It To Me",and bring in some of the earlier hits that are always neglected ("Causing A Commotion","Dress You Up","Who's That Girl").

"Get Together" is a great choice (it's my favorite song from COADF) and I agree with you,if push came to shove,I would rather have "Miles Away" instead of "Hollywood".

Moonbeam said:

It's becoming increasingly clear that this set is gonna be far from perfect If it was a 3-CD or 4-CD box set,there would be no problem,but trying to squeeze everything on two discs is pointless.Madonna deserves better than this.

SoulAlive said:

Exactly! I'd get a good 3-CD set in a heartbeat! But I have remasters of the first 3 albums and all of the songs contained here. I don't see much of a point in getting a half-assed compilation for 2 new songs, when I can just get the singles. I'm expecting to like the DVD a lot more, though.

this is an incredily good greatest-hits... every artist could be proud of this.

unfortunately, M has so many hits, that she's always disapointing fans with a 2 CD set.

I'm missing DYU, CAC and the great ballads like You'll See, I'll Remember. On the other site, I own the STR ballads album, and I think that's the reason it hasn't been removed - this ballads album stands for itself. (btw, I think her later ballads wouldn't fit with the STR ballads anyway)

I still think Rain is overrated. I find it completely boring.

Moonbeam said:

I'm with you. I'm sort of resigned to not having "Causing a Commotion," but "Who's That Girl" is an absolute must. And it doesn't even have "The Power of Good-Bye"! That collection would be totally worthless.

SoulAlive said:

"Sorry" is my favorite from COADF and my 2nd-favorite overall, so I'd definitely want that over "Get Together."

I just noticed there are more tracks from American Life than Ray of Light!

Moonbeam said:

There are 37 songs in that list. Wasn't it supposed to have 36 (Unless Everybody is not considered a song which changed the world). Also the 80s songs included are almost identical to TIC. Only difference is the inclusion of Everybody and the exclusion of Live To Tell and Rescue Me. Overall a very weak tracklist
[Edited 8/7/09 9:20am]

If "Who's That Girl" isn't on THIS one

Cinnie said:

By the way another japanese side (eil.com) has a different (and much better) tracklist:

CD 1
1.Everybody
2.Holiday
3.Lucky Star
4.Like A Virgin
5.Material Girl
6.Crazy For You
7.Into The Groove
8.Live To Tell
9.Papa Don't Preach
10.True Blue
11.Open Your Heart
12.La Isla Bonita
13.Who's That Girl
14.Like A Prayer
15.Express Yourself
16.Vogue
17.Justify My Love
18.Erotica
19,Rain

CD 2:
1.Take A Bow
2.Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3.Frozen
4.Ray Of Light
5.The Power Of Goodbye
6.Beautiful Stranger
7.Music
8.Don't Tell Me
9.Die Another Day
10.American Life
11.Hollywood
12.Hung Up
13.Sorry
14.Four Minutes
15.Give It To Me
16.Celebration
17.Revolver

jiorjios said:

But this one's missing "Borderline"! WTF? The absence of "Deeper and Deeper" (particularly with "Rain" being present) is almost as bad. I'm beginning to lose faith in seeing a tracklist I'd support (much less one I'd really like)...

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jiorjios said:

Yeah and the inclusion of DCFMA is strange. I think we can safely say that both lists are fake. I think Miles Away is pretty much confirmed and I don't see it in either. I also think she would skip cover versions

ehuffnsd said:

so true.

i'd prefer to have you must love me on there instead of don't cry for me argentina.

JoeTyler said:

Good call. Maybe a dead give away that it's a fake. I mean, "Hollywood"? It wouldn't be too shocking that she over does it on the later stuff, though. Really messed up. I'm hoping that the lyrics sheets printed all over have more of a tale to tell.

If this is true, I'll give this collection a pass.

I'm happy with the Immaculate Collecton and Something to Remember.

I'm hoping that both of these tracklists are fake.

Glindathegood said:

Reality check. Record companies don't control artists IF the artist is in a strong bargaining position. Some artists can do whatever they want. Madonna is one of those, but these artists are in a tiny minority. Cyndi has spoken about this a million times. She grew so frustrated that she actually did do the right thing and go independent in 2001. It was a disaster! The company went bankrupt before her album was even released. Also, from what I've heard the production on the album was poor. That's the danger when you're working on a low budget. Obviously humbled, she soon got back into bed with Sony and released a covers album (Sony hoped she could jump on Rod Stewart's bandwagon there), an album of re-recordings, and then a tacky "dance album" which was a SHAMELESS attempt from Sony to capitalize on her popularity with gays. Bare in mind, this was all after she'd done an album of Christmas songs for them too. The truth is there hasn't been a real Cyndi Lauper album since 1996.

Cyndi really should just go independent again, but obviously she got burned once and doesn't want to get burned again. This is a HUGE MISTAKE on her part. What can I say? She's a great performer, great character, frequently a great songwriter, but lacking in judgement if you ask me.
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CHIC0 said:

For your luck, it appears that NEITHER will be included

Cinnie said:

ah well..i'll be buying it regardless. single and double discs probably.
as said earlier, i know this is going to be geared more to the general public than more hardcore fans or purists.

bring it on either way!!

Cinnie said:

OK some news (don't know if they have been already mentioned):

The video for Celebration will debut August 28th in the UK
The release date for the album appears to have been postponed to the middle of October:P
[Edited 8/7/09 16:52pm]

CHIC0 said:

That's pretty cool. Can someone tell me what video is for the clip for 1:55 (Madonna is in white and one a copy machine or something). Never saw that or just forgot it.

VinnyM27 said:

That's the 2004 Bedtime Story video from the Re-Invention Tour. It is probably one of her best videos this decade.

[Edited 8/7/09 17:02pm]

AlexdeParis said:

not a fan of the Evita era?

CHIC0 said:

Both songs are OK, but not worth keeping at the expense of much bigger and better songs like "Causing a Commotion" and "Angel" (among many others).

AlexdeParis said:

can't argue with that. "you must love me" being the only original track off the soundtrack. would much rather have the the other tracks included.

madonna fans....disingeous as ever.