errant said:

SoulAlive said:

Madonna's 'Girl Gone Wild' video

http://www.eonline.com/videos/v180764_exclusive:-madonna's-"girl-gone-wild"-music-video.html

OH YES!

Naked men making out and some actual choreography? Clearly Madonna is staking claim to her gays after their 7 years out in the wilderness trying to live in a world of Little Monsters.

SO TRUE. I really do think that Guy put a damper on her gay icon status, I'm just glad Dita and all her fluid sexuality is back.

RKJCNE said:

errant said:

OH YES!

Naked men making out and some actual choreography? Clearly Madonna is staking claim to her gays after their 7 years out in the wilderness trying to live in a world of Little Monsters.

SO TRUE. I really do think that Guy put a damper on her gay icon status, I'm just glad Dita and all her fluid sexuality is back.

You should listen to the interview her brother Chrisopher did with Howard Stern in 2008. He confirmed this. I'm sure it was in his book too. Of course there are rumors that Christopher turned into a big mess at a certain point, and he may have had an axe to grind and needed drug money (those are the rumors anyway), but I think this is something we had all sensed. The English housefrau of the 2000's was a very un-Madonna Madonna. She was subsumed by her marriage to Guy and his life.

You should have seen the email argument I got into with that douchebag friend of Guy's that wrote the liner notes to GHV2 after he stumbled upon my critique of them on the old mlvc.org mailing list archives.

errant said:

RKJCNE said:

SO TRUE. I really do think that Guy put a damper on her gay icon status, I'm just glad Dita and all her fluid sexuality is back.

You should listen to the interview her brother Chrisopher did with Howard Stern in 2008. He confirmed this. I'm sure it was in his book too. Of course there are rumors that Christopher turned into a big mess at a certain point, and he may have had an axe to grind and needed drug money (those are the rumors anyway), but I think this is something we had all sensed. The English housefrau of the 2000's was a very un-Madonna Madonna. She was subsumed by her marriage to Guy and his life.

You should have seen the email argument I got into with that douchebag friend of Guy's that wrote the liner notes to GHV2 after he stumbled upon my critique of them on the old mlvc.org mailing list archives.

SoulAlive said:

Madonna's 'Girl Gone Wild' video

http://www.eonline.com/videos/v180764_exclusive:-madonna's-"girl-gone-wild"-music-video.html

GREAT VIDEO. Looks just perfect, not too much not too little. just great

"Falling Free"

"Girl Gone Wild" official video

OMG Her best video in YEARS! The Queen has arrived!!!!

This is very controversial. Straight people are unlikely to fall in love with it.

But Madge is fine. Photoshop is power!

Quite a good dance pop album, much more convincing than the rather weak "Hard Candy"!

Oh, I forgot to write. I know guys, who starred in the video, , they live near me.

they are from a group Kazaky. This clip has borrowed some aspects of their videos. I love their video more, much more.

What's her fascination with homosexuality? Just trying to ride a wave by pandering to a select group. I don't mind a vid or two but it seems to be her running theme now.

Part of the reason why i can barely watch 50 percent of her videos. That and the incessant vulgarity.

Controversy for the sake of controversy.

Xscaper said:

What's her fascination with homosexuality? Just trying to ride a wave by pandering to a select group. I don't mind a vid or two but it seems to be her running theme now.

Part of the reason why i can barely watch 50 percent of her videos. That and the incessant vulgarity.

Controversy for the sake of controversy.

She's a gay man trapped in a woman's body and why shouldn't she show homo friendly images...not many other straight pop stars these days will do it...I've thanked her for that since the 90's. Also, the Gimme All Your Luvin' video should have pleased you...as straight as video as she could make...with maybe a camp view of the Superbowl

stevenpottle said:

Xscaper said:

What's her fascination with homosexuality? Just trying to ride a wave by pandering to a select group. I don't mind a vid or two but it seems to be her running theme now.

Part of the reason why i can barely watch 50 percent of her videos. That and the incessant vulgarity.

Controversy for the sake of controversy.

She's a gay man trapped in a woman's body and why shouldn't she show homo friendly images...not many other straight pop stars these days will do it...I've thanked her for that since the 90's. Also, the Gimme All Your Luvin' video should have pleased you...as straight as video as she could make...with maybe a camp view of the Superbowl

I don't mind guys liking guys. In fact i am happy coz that leaves more chicks for me

However, her vids make it look just very lusty and physical. There is no romantic aspect to it.

She somehow ends up making it look very dirty. That's all i am sayin'.

Plus she's not even gay herself. I'd rather have a gay star be a gay icon than her. She just looks pretentious when she does it.

GMAYL video wasn't too bad but the song sucks major ass so i wasn't too keen on it

Xscaper said:

stevenpottle said:

She's a gay man trapped in a woman's body and why shouldn't she show homo friendly images...not many other straight pop stars these days will do it...I've thanked her for that since the 90's. Also, the Gimme All Your Luvin' video should have pleased you...as straight as video as she could make...with maybe a camp view of the Superbowl

I don't mind guys liking guys. In fact i am happy coz that leaves more chicks for me

However, her vids make it look just very lusty and physical. There is no romantic aspect to it.

She somehow ends up making it look very dirty. That's all i am sayin'.

Plus she's not even gay herself. I'd rather have a gay star be a gay icon than her. She just looks pretentious when she does it.

GMAYL video wasn't too bad but the song sucks major ass so i wasn't too keen on it

...but I think that's the nature of music video at the moment, whether straight or gay...the stars of videos- the singer, the dancers, the models etc are purely there for decoration, tease, sexual objects, God, look at nearly every Snoop Dog video...I'd personally hate to be a dancer or model, lust or provocation is your main stance. I think it's up to films such as "Weekend" to show some heart or everydayness to being gay...BUT having said that, some people need the image of two strong muscled men eating the same apple that flashes up on TV to confront...maybe it is aggressive, but if I was a confused 15 year old, I would adore this video at the moment

SoulAlive said:

The Standard edition will featured an illustrated 8 page booklet while the Deluxe will spoil the fans with a stunning 20 page one.
Both editions come out in jewel box - the Deluxe will have of course an internal flap to host the Disc Number Two which will have a richer artwork than Disc One.

LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE the Girl Gone Wild video <3

It's classic Madonna! Best video in years! I'm happy to see some dancing!! LOVE IT <3 black tears in the end = EPIC!

Xscaper said:

What's her fascination with homosexuality? Just trying to ride a wave by pandering to a select group. I don't mind a vid or two but it seems to be her running theme now.

Part of the reason why i can barely watch 50 percent of her videos. That and the incessant vulgarity.

Controversy for the sake of controversy.

She hasn't had a homoerotic video since the early 90s bro, and if you don't like it go to that new Kirk Cameron movie or a Santorum rally.

Jimmy’s Interviewing Ma...s Weekend!

Big news everybody! Tonight Jimmy announced that this weekend he'll be conducting a very special interview with the one, the only MADONNA. Woo! Check this out:

Yes! Let's recap! This Saturday Jimmy is interviewing Madonna and it's streaming live on Facebook at 6:30 PM EST this Saturday, March 24th. She'll talk about her new album MDNA and this is the ONLY live press she'll be doing for the whole album!

You can watch it all on Madonna's Facebook page where it'll be streamed live around the world. AND you can ask your questions there too. Check out Jimmy's Facebook Timeline all this week where he'll post more info about the interview. This is gonna be awesome!

Jimmy Fallon that is my favorite talk show host.......It'll be her only interview for this forthcoming release.

so, fellas, the album doesn't suck??????

SoulAlive said:

The album is incredible

Yeah, it really exceded my expectations. Can't stop listening.

RKJCNE said:

SoulAlive said:

The album is incredible

Yeah, it really exceded my expectations. Can't stop listening.

Still deciding if I like it more than COADF

JoeTyler said:

so, fellas, the album doesn't suck??????

Why can not you listen to it and make your own conclusions?

My rating 3.5 / 5.
Evaluation her bigger fans on her european fan site, where I read the news, on the average 4/5.
Conclusion: The album is not bad.

From Madonna's facebook this morning regarding Russia's new anti "gay propaganda" law:

Madonna Answers St Petersburg's Controversy:

I'm a freedom fighter.
My show
My songs
My work
My art
Is all about freedom of expression
Freedom to choose to speak to act
Always with humanity and compassion
I will come to St. Petersburg to speak up for the gay community, to support the gay community and to give strength and inspiration to anyone who is or feels opressed.
I don't run away from adversity.
I will speak during my show about this ridiculous atrocity.

Looks like Madonna is coming back full force into her role as a gay Icon.

aardvark15 said:

RKJCNE said:

Yeah, it really exceded my expectations. Can't stop listening.

Still deciding if I like it more than COADF

I'm shocked to say it's a toss up for me too, this really ranks up there with the best of her work.

I honestly need more time to decide how MDNA stacks up to the other albums but so far,my first impression is that MDNA feels so complete as an album.It's like a wild rollercoaster ride that takes you through so many twists and turns.There are many different emotions and moods throughout.I'm impressed with how eclectic it is.When Madonna said that this album has "something for everyone",she wasn't lying.

There are alot of surprises sprinkled throughout....a banjo(!) at the beginning of "Love Spent" (which is actually two different songs)...the shocking last minute of "Gang Bang"....the orchestra/choir thing that pops up at the end of "I Don't Give A"....the deeply personal lyrics of several songs.I am thoroughly impressed.This is a truly inspired work.

Listen to "Beautiful Killer" (the full song in FULL HQ!)
Madonna — Beautiful Killer
stephenell.tumblr.com

Merci Beaucoup!

Madonna's new disc 'MDNA' GR8
By Darryl Sterdan

Lady Madonna. Trampy Madonna. Material Girl Madonna. Cowgirl Madonna.

Erotic Madonna. Neurotic Madonna. Fashionista Madonna. Fetishista Madonna.

We've met them all over the past 30 years — along with too many more alter-egos to list. So it should be no surprise that the pop queen of 1,000 faces has added a few more self-portraits to her vogue rogue's gallery with her 12th album MDNA.

One you won't meet: Washed-Up Madonna. Co-produced by Ray of Light co- conspirator William Orbit, French DJ Martin Solveig, Italian counterpart Benny Benassi and others, the 12-cut MDNA (out Tuesday) is one of Madge's most intriguing discs in a while, offering a deft blend of pop and dance with doses of hip-hop, electronica, dubstep, balladry and even some seriously weird moments. But what else would you expect from a disc whose title is one letter away from the acronym for Ecstasy?

Along with Reinvigorated Madonna, here are the other characters you'll meet on MDNA.

Cheerleader Madonna
You're never too old to join the pep squad, as the 53 year old proved at this year's Super Bowl. The highlight of her halftime gig was MDNA's first single Give Me All Your Luvin' (not to be confused with ZZ Top's Gimme All Your Lovin'). "L-U-V, Madonna, Y-O-U, you wanna?”

Smells like team spirit. As we speak, Avril Lavigne and Toni Basil are likely readying their class-action suit.

Bad-Ass Madonna
“Drive, b----! And while you're at it, die b----!” So sez Madonna on the misleadingly titled and magnificently twisted Gang Bang, a dark revenge fantasy in which she shoots her lover in the head. Hope Guy Ritchie has a sense of humour. Remember when Next Big Thing-turned- Never Mind Lana Del Rey tried to pass herself off as "gangsta Nancy Sinatra" a while back? This is what she meant.

Ex-Wife Madonna
Think your divorce was bitter? At least your ex didn't write a rap called I Don't Give A that says: “You were so mad at me / Who’s got custody? ... Suck it up / Didn’t have a pre-nup.” Thankfully, Madonna has softened a bit by the bittersweet closing ballad Falling Free, where she offers: "We're both free, free to go." As long as she doesn't mean 'free to go shoot you in the head.'

Smitten Madonna
When she isn't falling out of it, she's falling in it. Along with Give Me All Your Luvin', the fittingly trippy I'm Addicted, the bouncy Superstar (featuring daughter Lourdes on backup vocals), the eccentric Love Spent, the glammy Some Girls (no, not THAT Some Girls) and the folky Golden Globe-winner Masterpiece all remind us that Madonna is a woman who loves to love. Until she doesn’t.

Religiously Conflicted Madonna
Sure, we've met her before. Many times. But she's back again. Girl Gone Wild opens MDNA with a cheeky prayer for forgiveness ("I want so badly to be good”); I'm a Sinner namechecks the Virgin Mary and a slew of saints with a country tinge; and between the rest of the tunes, she bends of breaks most of the 10 Commandments, with the possible exception of that one about thy nighbour's oxen.

• • •
Track-by-Track Review of MDNA:

Girl Gone Wild | 3:43
More confessions on the dance floor. Beginning with a churchy keyboard and spoken-word prayer, the cut gradually builds to a pumping party anthem. Too bad the chorus is a bit clumsy.

Gang Bang | 5:26
The album's strangest and greatest track is a stark, sinister stomper in which Madonna takes her lover for a last ride before plugging him.

Whispery vocals, whiplash snares and Morse Code synths up the tension, while gunshots, sirens and police scanners add drama. The dubstep breakdown might be too trendy for its own good, though.

I'm Addicted | 4:33
It's about being hooked on a man. But between the ping-ponging bleep- bloop melody, the waves of echo and reverb, the layered vocals and lines about how love "flows through my body, igniting my brain ... like MDMA,” this is Madonna on drugs.

Turn Up the Radio | 3:46
No big metaphors — just a simple, gently pumping pop number about driving in your car and listening to music loud. Lightweight but enjoyable.

Give Me All Your Luvin' | 3:22
Somehow, Madonna and Martin Solveig blend martial snares, cheerleader chants, a chuggy surf-twang bass and ’60s paisley pop — and make it work. Nicki Minaj almost upstages her hostess with a typically skewed verse, while M.I.A. underwhelms.

Some Girls | 3:53
Sadly, not a Stones cover. But this grinding glammy stomper's lyrical structure is kind of familiar ("Some girls goin' off the deep end, some girls livin' for the weekend”).

Superstar | 3:55
"You can have the keys to my car / I'll play you a song on my guitar," promises Madonna on this fawning ditty. Thankfully, the bouncy beat and “Ooh-la-la” refrain make up for the insipid lyrics.

I Don't Give A | 4:19
Another standout. Madonna delivers a boasting rap about how awesome her life is — and tosses in a few barbs about Guy Ritchie. Minaj returns to pay tribute before the cut ramps up into sweeping orchestral pomp.

I'm a Sinner | 4:52
And she likes it that way. With its funky beat, bright ’60s-pop jangle, and mid-song country-gospel-disco fusion, you'll like this Beautiful Stranger-style number too.

Love Spent | 3:45
A low-impact William Orbit production that starts with banjo and then adds strings, video-game squiggles and AutoTune-dusted vocals. Yet it still seems to be missing something.

Masterpiece | 3:58
Over folk guitar, Latin rhythm and strings, Madonna compares her lover to a work of art in this Golden Globe-winning ballad from her film W.E. It's nice, but seems out of place.

Falling Free | 5:13
The real closing ballad — and the better one — has strings and piano decorated with synth dots and dashes, topped with forgiving lyrics about a breakup.

Madonna March 21, 2012

Edward Daily: San Diego Music Examiner Rating: A-

Various cuts from Madonna’s MDNA can be heard on San Diego’s Z90.3. We previewed MDNA a couple weeks back in Los Angeles and our preview was actually tweeted by Guy Oseary, Madonna’s manager.

We have acquired more time to tie our thoughts together in order to give you our full review and can happily say our first impression was right on target; MDNA is the best Madonna album since Like a Prayer, which will always be Madonna’s best album because of the timing of the release and how well the album has aged.

It’s hard to say yet if Madonna’s MDNA will be considered one of her classics. For one thing, the wrong singles, “Give Me All Your Luvin” and “Girl Gone Wild,” have been chosen to promote the album. “Give Me All your Lovin” is really one of the worst Madonna songs ever. The demo, which leaked last November, was certainly promising. The problem came when Nicky Minaj and M.I.A. were added into the final mix; it portrayed Madonna’s insecurity with her own music and—from listening to the album—there is no reason she should feel insecure.

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“Girl Gone Wild” kicks off the album and it is an addicting thumper. Interscope didn’t do itself any favors by giving listeners a low quality version on VEVO; one really has to hear the HQ thumping bass to appreciate it. The lyrics are cliché, but the excellent production really covers this up. It’s a “B+” song. The problem with releasing it as the second single is that Interscope really needed an “A” song while people are still interested and there are plenty of those on MDNA.

Perhaps the best song on the set is “Turn up the Radio,” a song that reminds of us a little bit of Cheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun.” It is cheerful, wild, relaxing, and sounds like it has been plucked from 1985. Madonna purposely sings in her little girl voice to give it that effect.

“Gang Bang” is another brilliant track, although it may not make it as a single with such lyrics as “Bang, Bang your dead. Shot my lover in the head.” Madonna sings it with conviction, heart, and she is 100 percent nasty. Dita is back, but she is a killer this time instead of a sex Nazi.

“Masterpiece” is another “A” song that had received almost unanimous praise when it was revealed last December. It will remind many Madonna fans of the song “To Have and Not to Hold” from Ray of Light, but it is even better. Madonna sings about how hard it is to fall in love with someone so perfect. It won a Golden Globe award, but really deserved an Oscar.

Madonna sings “Superstar” with her daughter Lourdes singing background vocals. It’s cheerful in the same way “Cherish” was back in 1989. Less cheerful is “Some Girls,” which may hit after a few more listens, but sounds a little stale. “I’m Addicted” is a club thumper, while “I Don’t Give A” is sung with Nicki Minaj, who declares that Madonna is the only queen.

“Falling Free” is a soft Celtic album closer that is obviously about Guy Ritchie and the fact that they are both free to let go. Anybody who thinks Madonna can’t sing should listen to this song. She may not have the vocal power chops of Adele, Mariah Carey or Christina Aguilera, but none of those singers could come close to giving the emotional performance Madonna does on this track. It’s not all about hitting the notes; it’s about emulating feeling and taking your listeners in.

MDNA is proof that age is only a number. Madonna may be 53, but she still has twice the drive and talent of her younger counterparts.

BEST FRIEND is nice

the full deluxe edition has leaked

[Edited 3/21/12 12:56pm]