scrapple Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 10 recent Madonna songs that prove she hasn’t lost it http://attitude.co.uk/10-recent-madonna-songs-prove-hasnt-lost/Madonna’s love of Instagram has allowed us to see her in many new ways - proud mother of four, hoovering expert, #unapologeticbitch – but perhaps the best thing about the Queen of Pop’s discovery of her iPhone camera is the amount of information she’s been firing off about her upcoming album. We’ve seen studio snaps, lyric sheets and snippets of both a gospel choir and an orchestra in full swing… something pretty exciting is happening. Which is a relief. Because, for many fans, Madonna has never needed a fantastic album more than she needs one now.The last time she received near-universal acclaim was in 2005, when the Confessions On a Dance Floor album mixed huge hooks, some sharp lyrics and Stuart Price’s vibrant, club-ready production to create a modern pop classic. Since then, though, Madonna’s musical offerings have been less flawless. The urban rhythms of 2008′s Hard Candy and technicolor pop of 2012′s MDNA each received a cooler response, and in between came the somewhat slapdash greatest hits compilation Celebration. Some have even gone as far as to say that the Queen of Pop has ‘lost it’.This is, of course, total bullshit. Though her albums have taken an overall dip in quality since Confessions (and there’s frankly no excuse whatsoever for Revolver), when Madonna gets it right, there’s no-one better. Here are ten brilliant tracks she’s recorded since 2005 which prove that Madonna still very much ‘has it’.1. Give It 2 MeGive It 2 Me, the second single from Hard Candy, showcases the very best of Madonna’s work with Pharrell Williams. That’s right: Madonna collaborated with Pharrell before every Tom, Dick and Paloma Faith was queueing round the block for their slice of the Happy hitmaker. What’s more, Give It 2 Me has all of Blurred Lines‘ hypnotic rhythms, without any of the creepy lyrics or Robin Thicke’s gurning face – what’s not to love?2. Devil Wouldn’t Recognise YouDon’t let the faux-lullaby intro fool you, this slow-burning midtempo track is a much darker offering than much of Madge’s recent output. Co-produced by Justin Timberlake, Devil Wouldn’t Recognise You finds Madonna confronting a silver-tongued lover who’s talked himself right into a corner. Some of the best lyrics she’s written in years.3. She’s Not MeWritten towards the end of her marriage to Guy Ritchie, the ’80s groove of She’s Not Me sees Madonna warning her lover that no other woman is ever going to beat her. The best thing about this six-minute epic isn’t the Queen Of Pop’s cocksure attitude, but the astonishing breakdown halfway through, which seems to reveal an underlying panic in Madonna’s supposed confidence. As she repeats “she’s not me” again and again, it becomes difficult to tell whether she’s trying to scorn him, or convince herself.4. Candy ShopYes, this is the one where Madonna keeps growling “My sugar is raw, sticky and sweet” (nearly 20 times, in fact). Take a moment, shake it out, and get over it. Because look past Madonna’s toffee-coated unmentionables and you’ll find slick R&B beats with a prowling bassline and hooks all over the show. Candy Shop may be sticky and sweet, but that’s largely down to the fact that it’s a total jam.5. Celebration (Benny Benassi Remix)While the version on the Celebration compilation sounds a little dated, the video remix of Celebration is nothing short of a revelation. Relentless, pounding production breathes new life into the track – and the highlight is undoubtedly when it all falls away before the chorus for a euphoric build-up that simply demands you get you arms in the air. Listen in the office at your own peril.6. I’m AddictedThis is the jewel in MDNA‘s crown. Evoking the quirky beats of early Daft Punk,I’m Addicted plays out like aural Jenga: the slippery electronic production slowly stacking up layers and layers of musical tension until the whole song wobbles and collapses into an uncontainable megarave. The Number One hit that got away.7. Love SpentPeople often moan that Madonna’s lyrics aren’t “personal” enough anymore – a criticism Love Spent takes one unimpressed look at before proceeding to shut it the fuck down. Pointing the finger of blame at Guy Ritchie for the breakdown of their marriage, Madonna flips between acidic barbs (“Guess if I was your treasury, you’d have found the time to treasure me”) and wishing she could take the place of the money he apparently loved so much. That the song bears echoes of Hung Up is just the cherry on an extremely bittersweet cake.8. Some GirlsIt opens with a rave horn. Does anything else need to be said? Well, maybe only that’s one of Madonna’s snarkiest ever songs, as she lines up female archetypes before knocking them down over thick electronics and muddy beats. “Some girls are not like me” – truer words were never spoken. A basic bitch takedown anthem.9. Turn Up the RadioTaken out of context, the chorus could sound plodding and uninspired, but when pieced together as part of this cleverly-constructed track, Turn Up the Radio is irresistible. It’s a sweet and oddly poignant escapist fantasy: when life is shitty, everything will be fine if we can just turn up the radio. Which, thankfully, is something Madonna has never had trouble making us do.10. Gang BangThunderous, ridiculous and brilliant. And co-written by Mika! Only Madonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvirtue Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 "I'm addicted" was used to open the Kelly & Michael show and was played throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I adore "Revolver". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'd replace Some Girls and TUTR with Falling Free and Masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erotica blu Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 B-Day Song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Great so see some appreciation for Madonna's latest music. Glad to see I am not the only one who loves the message of "Turn up the radio". It also has the same effect on me as the writer of this piece and the message of music being able to take people away to a carefree place and pure escapism. I know most of the fans here hate this song but I love it. There are a lot of great songs from Hard Candy and MDNA and nice to see someone talk about the songs they love from the albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasqual Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 well...if we talk about evergreens of Ms catalogue from 2005 we cant miss MILES AWAY and CELEBRATION about celebration is said already few words so i ll say that MA is very personal, very melodic, very catchy and very radio friendly and in my opinion the song that will stay and i hope she wont ignore it couse it is connected with her broken marriage i m sorry but i m still not sure is there one song on MDNA that i could call perfect. there are good tunes but even if HC was not the greatest album it has better songs. i must say that i dont see on that album more than LS and Masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Why some magazines are always trying to tell us that "Madonna isn't over" and things like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I agree that Madonna hasn't lost it but some of the songs cited are NOT a good representation of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I love both albums too & there is little difference b/w how much I enjoy these albums compared to her previous work. HC continues to seem like it was more accessible for the public. It was obvious half of the tracks on MDNA would never have huge mass appeal beyond the fan base & that's totally ok. I have to agree M probably lost just a little of her mojo since COTDF, but not as much as people continue to allege. M continues to be highly creative & a true visionary, especially compared to all these female singers who have appeared over the past several years. It has been a major achievement for M albums & tours to be so consistent since the beginning of her career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 My 10 recent favorite M songs : The Beat Goes On (the demo) Give It 2 Me Turn Up The Radio Revolver 4 Minutes Candy Shop Girl Gone Wild Miles Away Heartbeat Superstar Sorry for you if you don't like all these ! If I had to put songs from COADF in there, I'd just add Like It Or Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'd replace Some Girls and TUTR with Falling Free and Masterpiece. I Don't Give A Fuck I Fucked Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 My 10 recent favorite M songs : The Beat Goes On (the demo) Give It 2 Me Turn Up The Radio Revolver 4 Minutes Candy Shop Girl Gone Wild Miles Away Heartbeat Superstar Sorry for you if you don't like all these ! If I had to put songs from COADF in there, I'd just add Like It Or Not. Good taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini1313 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 some girls masterpeice revolver 4 minutes. candy shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 8. Some Girls It opens with a rave horn. Does anything else need to be said? Well, maybe only that’s one of Madonna’s snarkiest ever songs, as she lines up female archetypes before knocking them down over thick electronics and muddy beats. “Some girls are not like me” – truer words were never spoken. A basic bitch takedown anthem. YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I still got goosebumps whenever i listen to Best Friend. Along with Falling Free, I'm Addicted, Love Spent and Beautiful Killer, it's one of her best tracks to date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogue992 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, Madonna has NEVER lost it. Surely, she could have dropped some tracks here and there, but she always delivers...IMO she's yet to make a BAD album and with a career spanning more than 30 years i think it's pretty impressive. And i'm sure the next album will be amazing, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 1. Madonna has never lost it! 2. I agree with some of the songs listed, but some are really poor choices 3. Am I the only Madonna fan who actually loves the original version of Celebration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narendra Sen Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The only things I would change about that list: 1. I would replace Devil with Voices (never really connected with DWRY) 2. I would keep the original version of Celebration (which is much better and livelier imo) Other than that, YES YES YES!!! :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeye Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'd replace Some Girls and TUTR with Falling Free and Masterpiece. yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 2. I would keep the original version of Celebration (which is much better and livelier imo) Glad someone else agrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Where the fuck is TBGO, one of the most EPIC songs she ever recorded? One of her greatest sins: never shooting a great video for it and releasing it as a single! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, Madonna has NEVER lost it. Surely, she could have dropped some tracks here and there, but she always delivers...IMO she's yet to make a BAD album and with a career spanning more than 30 years i think it's pretty impressive. And i'm sure the next album will be amazing, too! :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruncher9123 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 .........3. Am I the only Madonna fan who actually loves the original version of Celebration? James Montogomery from MTV commented: "[The song is] all pulsing sirens, wobbly bass and four-on-the-floor beat, with an expansive electro chorus that sounds like a truckload of Nintendo Entertainment Systems exploding in unison (only sexier)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Only agree with Love Spent, Some Girls, and Give it 2 Me. Beat Goes On definitely belongs on the list. Candy Shop and Celebration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 James Montogomery from MTV commented: "[The song is] all pulsing sirens, wobbly bass and four-on-the-floor beat, with an expansive electro chorus that sounds like a truckload of Nintendo Entertainment Systems exploding in unison (only sexier)." Nice way to sum it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Where the fuck is TBGO, one of the most EPIC songs she ever recorded? One of her greatest sins: never shooting a great video for it and releasing it as a single! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_c00per Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hard Candy is actually tied with Erotica as my favourite Madonna album My top 10 recent Madonna songs would probably be:1. I'm Addicted2. Incredible3. Candy Shop4. She's Not Me5. Heartbeat6. Best Friend7. Beat Goes On8. Gang Bang9. Give It 2 Me10. Spanish Lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiahxxx Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Beat goes on and Miles away should totally be in that list. I love Some girls but it doesn't belong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazz Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 some girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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