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  1. I hope it does leak this weekend, but I have a feeling it won't. Interscope seems to be keeping a tight wrap on things, and I almost feel like the snippets were done in part because they knew they were going to be so careful with the full thing and wanted to satiate the fans - and especially since Perez claims to be previewing a full song tomorrow. Even all of the press reviews have been based on listening parties. Not even RS has a copy. But one can hope!

    How can I possibly sit still & do any work for the rest of the day, when Madonna's #MDNA has just arrived in my inbox?

    Can't even describe how pretty "Love Spent" is, snippet does the song no justice! It's "Miles Away X 10". "Spend your love on me"... gladly!

    I am seriously having an eargasm... #MDNA is so brilliant! With every word Madonna is like a snake shedding her skin... Rebirth 12.0!

    Right now it's: 1) Love Spent 2) Beautiful Killer 3) I Don't Give A Fuck 4) Gang Bang 5) Superstar #MDNA is so addictive...

    Now that I had some time to live with #MDNA on my own, I've changed my mind. "Love Spent" is my FAVE, hands down! It is SO F****** BEYOND!

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  2. Can it leak already :confessions: ordered the Deluxe but i want it now! lol can u imagine someone granny hearing Masterpiece on radio 2 and going onto buy MDNA,thinking all the songs was of the ballad type(there in for treat) :lmao: getting a gang bang!

  3. http://www.examiner....ght-on-steroids

    Edward Daily San Diego Music Examiner

    San Diego's Z90.3 will be premiering tracks from Madonna's upcoming spectacular album MDNA starting on Friday, March 23. But you don't have to wait—yesterday, we drove all the way to Los Angeles for a listening party. Needless to say, nearly getting in two accidents and driving in back-to-back rush hour traffic was worth it.

    We won't be able to post our full and detailed review until sometime closer to the release date. However, we can reveal our first impressions after listening to the album just once.

    • MDNA can best be described as Ray of Light on steroids. You can also throw in some Confessions on a Dance Floor.
    • The first two singles don't do this album justice. "Give Me All Your Luvin" still sticks out like a sore thumb on the album. "Girls Gone Wild" is a great dance track, but doesn't display Madonna's full capabilities.
    • Our favorite track on the album is "Love Spent," an amazing electro-ballad that is beautifully sung and produced. We were told that an acoustic version of the song is set to be released.
    • Our second favorite song is "Gang Bang," which is wild, scary, and sexy all in the same breath.
    • Guy Richie is still on Madonna's mind. "Best Friend" and "Falling Free" will put a smile on his face.
    • Sorry, Little Monsters—we love Lady Gaga, but this album makes everything she has ever done seem reductive.

  4. https://twitter.com/#!/imjamesbarr

    Capital FM Presenter / Views are my own MOFO

    #1 #GirlGoneWild The second single from #MDNA! #Madonna wants so badly to be good... AS IF

    #2 #GangBang This has some serious #WubWubWub and #Madonna goes mental at the end singing "Act Like A Bitch Die Like A Bitch" Amazing.

    #3 #ImAddicted is a #SLUT of a song "It fits like a glove, Im addicted to your love" TMI #Madonna! The @BennyBenassi trance is #beyond #MDNA

    #4 #TurnUpTheRadio Instantly sounds like classic #Madonna @MartinSolveig produced it it's got #Hello swag and the speakers actually blow

    #5 #GiveMeAllYourLoving We all saw the chart position...

    #6 #Something has fake tits

    #7 #Superstar OOH LA LA YOU'RE MY SUPERSTAR is #Madonna doing a Bruno Mars! 'You're perfect just the way you are"! ITS MY FAVE TRACK e t**s

    #8 #IDontGiveA is #Amaze @NickyMinaj owns this when she says it all "There's only one queen & that's #Madonna... BITCH"!

    #9 #ImASinner #Madonna's going to hell

    #10 #LoveSpent #Madonna's not a material girl anymore she just wants to be loved #Spoon #MDNA

    #11 #Masterpiece Is the first ballad (or as close as it get's to one) on #MDNA I went for a wine when this came on..

    #12 #FallingFree Another Ballad :( ... Went for another wine.

    #13 #BeautifulKiller... Meh

    #14 #IFuckedUp "I made a mistake I wish I could have you back one day..." This is BEYONNDDDDDDD! #MDNA #Madonna is so honest on this song!

    #15 #BDAYSong Feat M.I.A THIS IS ADORABLE! There's no birthday sex or booze... "My type of party there's no hangover"

    #16 #BestFriend #MDNA I went for my third wine...

    It's got the swag of #ConfessionsOnADanceFloor, #Music and totally KILLS THE DFLOOR! #HardCandy never happened..

  5. http://deanpiper.com/ http://www.mirror.co...ew-album-754626

    Mirror.co.uk review

    MDNA review: Madonna's new album shows the young pretenders she is still a force to be reckoned with

    Madonna rocked the Superbowl but the single quickly dropped out of the charts - now we've had a first playback of her album

    OK, let's talk about Madonna and her twelfth studio album, MDNA.

    Admittedly with all that she's been up to of late, her directorial debut W.E. and that amazing Superbowl performance, I was a very worried Madonna fan.

    Would she be able to deliver the goods on this latest record? Especially with her eagerly awaited reunion with William Orbit – the man that reignited her career at one point with the exceptional album Ray of Light. There was a lot riding on this being a success.

    To sum up – she's nailed it. And in doing so seems to have produced one of her most personal lyrical efforts to date. Tracks including I F***ed UP and Best Friend (featured on the Deluxe version of MDNA) are clear odes to her failed marriage with Guy Ritchie. Whilst tracks like Gang Bang (!) leave you wondering who exactly the star wants to shoot in the head. The lyrics screech: "Bang, bang, shot you dead. Shot my lover in the head."

    One thing you need to wipe clean from your brain immediately as the album starts is the fact Madonna is 53. She sounds 25. In fact, if this album was released by a Pop Princess then it wouldn't be out of place. It feels centred and controlled whilst the likes of Gaga and Britney's latest efforts feel try-hard and sloppy in comparison.

    This is one girl that still knows what she's doing and she's in control.

    Part of the reason for such a slick record is down to who she's worked with. As always, Madonna's chosen wisely with her collaborators for this record.

    William Orbit is in the frame on five tracks, French electronic DJ and super producer Martin Solveig provides the most forward thinking six tunes and ye olde faithful Marco "Benny" Benassi does what he does best and turns Madge into the dancefloor electro diva she's clearly still wanting to be.

    Is MDNA her best work for years? In short, no. It doesn't reach out like Confessions on a Dance Floor – but it easily surpasses American Life and Music.

    Is it an album I literally can't wait to have on my iPod following my one listen at Abbey Road Studios. YES.

    Madonna's still pushing the envelope of her superstardom and MDNA is in no way a let down. It's just the next chapter in an already enthralling story. And I can't wait for you all to get involved.

    Track-by-track review of MDNA

    Girl Gone Wild

    Take her track Celebration, zoop it up and make it bigger and better. It's a club track that feels young vibrant and fresh for an artist like Madonna. It's techno-pop-ready-for-radio-heaven. Very Benny Benassi and very much one for the kids – without it feels like a mum-of-four sings it. Phew.

    Gang Bang

    Let's get dirty and keep it mucky throughout. A stripped back filthy electro beat makes you want to get down. It's different to anything she's ever done. I especially liked the ending where she sings in a Human Nature stylee: "If you're gonna act like a bitch, then you;'re gonna die like a bitch." And a shotgun noise kicks off. Boom.

    I'm Addicted

    Euphoric and addictive. This song needs to be played loud and for the satisfaction of a dance floor. It's heavily Benny Benasi and by the end you want to get up and squeal: "I'm addicted to your looooovvvvve."

    Turn Up The Radio

    Why this wasn't the lead single on MDNA I'm not very sure. It's a stonker of a pop song. Her vocals are finally clear (well, not as worked on) and it gave me 'the tingle'. It's ready to go and and instant Madonna pop classic.

    Give Me All Your Luvin'

    The track that divided opinion from the start. Notably, the song sounds a lot better on speakers that can make your skin quiver through bass. But it feels far more forgettable pop compared to much of the album.

    Some Girls

    Finally, an Orbit song. This is probably the most cosmic of his tracks he's done with M. Her vocal is almost tinny and echoes. Bit rocky towards the end but it's an exciting introduction to a new wave Orbit.

    Superstar

    This was the one I wasn't immediately keen on – but the one that's in my head. It's lyrically very simple and definitely one that the star could pull a guitar out for to perform on tour. She sings: "Ooh, la la you're a superstar/ooh la la love the way that you are." It's a little rockier than the others and more conventional.

    I Don't Give A

    This is probably the most interesting track on this album. She's nearly rapping again, there's a hip-hop feel. It feels like the Human Nature of Eortica – and clearly sending out messages about her marriage breakdown. She sings: "I tried to be a good girl / I tried to be your wife / I diminished myself / And I swallowed my light / I tried to become all / That you expect of me / And if I was a failure / I don't give a …"

    I'm a Sinner

    Back to William Orbit and the Ray of Light guitar has been found. This track immediately reminds you why Madonna and Orbit worked so well first time around – there's even a return to the Erotica dirty whisper voice. It starts fairly slow but builds and builds to an orgasm of techno. Enjoy the ride on this one.

    Love Spent

    There's a gypsy string twang, a hauntingly high vocal and it's not instantly Orbit. Later in the song you realise it couldn't be more like him. It's about giving so much love that you're spent and like the previous song climaxes like a beauty.

    Masterpiece

    The theme song to W.E. brings the tempo right back down to a chilled vibe. This is the song that makes us realise that despite most of this album making us want to dance, the star is still able to chill out and relax those dancing shoes. It really feels like the come down song that gives you a big hug.

    Falling Free

    Well this one was a surprise. It made me instantly want to hear her singing it with just a guitar and a mic stand. It would be an acoustic dream. Her vocals are crisp and penetrate. It's obviously a song about letting go – but will she ever truly let go of the career she's worked so hard for?

    Madonna, MDNA, March 26, Interscope Records.

  6. A swiped lyric adds fuel to Cyndi Lauper's resentment of Madonna

    My link

    Madonna's latest musical outing is certainly stirring up controversy for the music superstar. On top of ticking off porn king Joe Francis by "adopting" a title he has long believed belongs to him alone — "Girl Gone Wild" — she now has irritated another pop star of '80s vintage: Cyndi Lauper.

    By using a lyric — "Girls, they just wanna have some fun" — that's reminiscent of Lauper's 1983 hit "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," Madonna has angered the singer who Showbiz411's Roger Friedman correctly noted long has toiled in the Material Mom's shadow. Privately, sources close to Lauper have told me that she feels her career has been somewhat eclipsed by Madonna, especially financially. That irks Lauper, given she thinks of herself a far superior talent, who writes virtually all of her own music. :doh::lmao:

  7. Mega-super star Madonna's campaign for world peace

    Horace Campbell

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    On Sunday February 5, 2012 one of the biggest spectacles in the US entertainment and sports world took place, Super Bowl XLVI, the annual championship game of American football. It was during the half time show when over 111 million spectators watched when the world famous songstress, Madonna unveiled her statement of World Peace. These two words were released as a puff of smoke after she sang one of her more well-known songs, "Like a Prayer."

    The Super Bowl half time show is one of the most coveted slots in the United States' entertainment calendar. Remarkably, this artist was able to sing a medley of 8 songs in ten minutes. In these ten minutes Madonna brought out a performance that must have taken months of rehearsing, using the most advanced technology and working with the circus entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil. Drawing on the talents of other younger radical and anti-imperialist artist M.I.A, the unclear Nicki Minaj along with others such as LMFAO and Cee Lo Green, Madonna brought out collaboration. With her "World Peace" statement, she intended the halftime show was to make a statement to the US society to get off its militaristic path. There are sections of the militaristic wing of the United States which is currently in a fever pitch of discussion about 'Will Israel Attack Iran'?

    There is not a day where there is not speculation in the media whether the Israelis will blackmail Obama into joining Israel in an attack on Iran. Ira Chernus in his submission, "New York Times Hypes Israeli Attack On Iran" has drawn attention to how mainstream newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post are hyping the question of war against Iran. The Madonna message was presented in the midst of this media pressure for war.

    Will the society listen? I don't know. But I was listening, and I want to share what I took away from her performance.

    SUPER BOWL 46

    American Football is a game similar to rugby football in which two teams attempt to get an ovoid ball into each other's territory. Called football in the United States and Canada and American football elsewhere, it is an aggressive contact sport.

    At the end of the season (which is usually played in the winter), there is the main championship game between the winners of the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Professional football is distinguishable from the games played at the college level, called Bowl games. Whether at the college level (which is supposed to be non-professional), or at the Professional level, this sport is a multi-billion dollar business.

    In this 2012 championship match, the game, played in Indiana, was between the New York Giants (NFC) and the New England Patriots (AFC). Much like the annual cup final which is played at Wembley Stadium every year in England, this championship show is moved around different locales in the United States, but it is consistently viewed by more than 100 million individuals, the biggest TV event of the year. This game played on a Sunday is one where the society basically shuts down.

    American football, like the society is a violent contact (some would say militarized) sport. It forms an important link in the chain of the armaments culture where the patriotism is called forth by the rendition of the national anthem before the game. All major sports events in the United States are preceded by the singing of the anthem but somehow at Super Bowl games there is an added emphasis on patriotism and support for the militaristic traditions of the USA. Roger Cohen in his commentary in the New York Times on Super bowl 46 entitled, 'The Puzzle of Two Footballs' had this description of the US game in comparing US football to soccer in the rest of the world:

    "A rugby-style game was formalized and militarized with the introduction of painted lines on the field, the scrimmage confrontation rather than the free-for-all scrum, the forward pass, and drives ("March, march on down the field," was how Yale serenaded it) orchestrated by a quarterback playing general and masterminded by a hands-on coach cast as generalissimo. A New York Times analysis of six months of coverage of the National Football League on two ESPN shows revealed that "coverage is often cast in battleground terms." ESPN sportscasters used the word "weapon" at least 123 times."

    THE PERFORMANCE

    Every year for the past thirty years, the half time show of the Super Bowl has featured popular recording artists and other well-known celebrities. This half time show represents a fundamental link to United States popular culture and the performer at this show is supposed to be at the top of the list of entertainers. This year the performer was Madonna, the well -known singer, actress, artist and activist. Madonna is 53 years old and the performance drew from the depth of her skills to make a major statement. There is enough written about her illustrious career so that it is not necessary to go over the highlights. Suffice to say, she is what is called a mega-super star in the North American entertainment business.

    First, it was the entrance. Madonna enters the field on an angular golden throne, which is pulled across the 50-yard line by a group of dancers whose costume is that of a legion of Roman Centurions. Was Madonna bringing to the attention of this vast audience the imagery of Roman Centurions in a country that posits itself as the Roman Empire of modern times (USA)? The entire spectacle was presented in a brilliant piece of technical wizadry that brought out the best in 21st century technology where according to one commentator:

    "The ground beneath their feet begins to change; not just onstage, but on the field too. Suddenly the floor appears to be made of hundreds of squares which flip over and morph into covers of Vogue magazine, an image of Madonna looking out from each of them. These images aren't stationary, though. They are continually overturning, rearranging, pulsating, and alive."

    The image of the ground moving beneath their feet was the backdrop to the voice of Madonna chanting, "Don't just stand there," as she sang, "Vogue." This was the only song that she performed solo. The projection mapping, that is, transposing 3-D visual effects over physical spaces, was used to bring on hundreds in a music and dance performance that was supposed to entertain, inspire and inform the possibilities of cooperation and collaboration across many different artists and professionals in far flung places.

    COLLABORATION

    From this song "Vogue" she went into a medley of songs. With a cast of more than 200 dancers, Madonna at 53 years old brought forth in a wonderfully choreographed performance with LMFAO. There was the kind of dancing with high wire balancing and acrobatics which was itself symbolic of the high wire cultural statement that Madonna was making. This was in the hip-hop mode replete with break-dancers -- and an impressive tight-rope walker. This is when she performed "Music," accompanied by the duo LMFAO who with Madonna offered the hit "Sexy and I Know It."

    The well-known rap artists Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. then joined Madonna set to a cheerleader theme., Madonna teamed with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A in singing of the song, "Give Me All Your Luvin." These three performers danced as cheerleaders, complete with golden pom-poms and marching band. Again the choreography was outstanding and was as spectacular as the main artists. Younger readers of Pambazuka will know of the strong anti-imperialist positions of artists such as M.I. A (Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam) who supports the cause of self- determination of the Palestinian people. With a heritage from the war torn society of Sri Lanka where the Tamil people have been fighting for dignity, M.I.A has given voice to that section of Asian society.

    Nicki Minaj is another young artist from the Caribbean whose heritage is of both Africa and India. Nicki Minaj is not yet clear in her politics and has signed on to a recording company that exploits sexual deviancy. Last year at her Grammy performance she simulated an exorcism of Roman, a clear reference to is Roman Zolansky, considered a code name for Roman Polansky who has sought refuge in Europe for committing child abuse. Nicki is talented but unlike M.I. A who sends out clear positive anti-imperialist messages, her message to young teenage girls is confusing.

    That Madonna chose to sing the song "Give Me All Your Luvin'" with these two artists whose youthful energy and power were in and of themselves another statement of collaboration and support. Collaboration is a commonplace feature today's music industry and is rarely done to advance the spirit of unity. It is usually a profit driven marketing strategy where veterans like Madonna are paired with the hottest and most popular artists of the day to increase sales, tap a larger market share and expand the audience of all parties involved. In this collaboration, Madonna seem to be turning the sales strategy on its head, tapping into a larger audience to promote a peace message in a society where the Lords of Finance consciously mobilize religion, art and culture as tools for social and political control of the mass society.

    LIKE A PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE

    The scenes of cheerleading and singing was quickly changed to another set depicting a serious religious scene. Fusing together gospel music with hip hop culture, Madonna sang "Like A Prayer" as a duet with the rapper Cee-Lo Green, who was dressed in the ministerial garb of a pastor, representing a leader in the Christian faith. The 3-D technology was now being utilized to the maximum as the stadium flickered with white lights while Cee-lo Green brought out the best of the gospel traditions of African American life and sang, "Like A Prayer," black and white singing together challenging the old taboos. It was not by accident that the music videos for this song had the background of a burning cross.

    Green brought forth the vigor of black talent as Madonna sang on and off on her knees, until she disappeared in a blast of smoke, crooning , "I hear you call my name and it feels like home." The stadium was illuminated with thousands of tiny lights, concluding with the words "World Peace" set against the darkness of the field -- and Madonna disappearing in a puff of smoke.

    There was no mistake in the message that Madonna wanted everyone to take away from this Super Bowl in the midst of a society that is gung-ho on war.

    The corporate media choose to ignore this clear call for peace and instead worked hard to focus on a gesture of M.I.A. who during the performance of "Give Me All You Luvin,'" displayed her middle finger at a point when most people did not see it. This media furor over M.I. A was to serve two purposes, it was to discredit the strong positions of M.I.A as well as to divert attention from the fact that Madonna was calling for world peace.

    AS WE MOURN WHITNEY HOUSTON

    One could not end this commentary on the performance of Madonna at the Super Bowl without joining with millions around the world in mourning the passing of Whitney Houston. As one who enjoyed the music of Whitney Houston over the years, I received the news of her transition at the age of 48 with genuine sadness. Houston was a tremendous singer, whose best performances contained energy, vibrancy and inspiration. In joining the ancestors at the young age of 48, the last years of the life of Whitney Houston was one of profound challenges and struggles. And, now that Houston has passed, the corporate media machine is going into overdrive to discredit her contributions without grasping the kind of pressure cooker world that artists such as Whitney Houston had to inhabit. Whitney Houston was an artist that inspired Nelson Mandela, a leader who stood for peace and Ubuntu. When Houston performed at the White House for Mandela, Mandela paid her the highest tribute. Whitney said at the Rose Garden in 1994, "This performance is very special to me because in 1988 I sang in honour of Nelson Mandela the inmate and tonight I sing for elected president, Nelson Mandela." Whitney Houston paid attention to the injustice of apartheid and wanted peace.

    CREATIVE ENERGIES CANNOT BE CRUSHED

    Super Bowl 46 was played on February 5, 2012 in an environment where the mainstream media are cheerleaders for war against the people of Iran. Into this armaments culture, Madonna entered onto the stage and in ten minutes incorporated songs, dance, music, technology, artistry to redirect the attention of the more than 112 million viewers to the idea of peace. There were many statements that Madonna made in this performance and those who want to get the message can study the video on You Tube. This was an intentional statement where the creativity and voice was being beamed as an intervention against the militarists in Israel and the United States. Madonna was born into a Roman Catholic family and for decades has been associated with the sexpolitation of Hollywood. From Catholicism, she has since converted to Judaism, and has been forthright in her desire for a peaceful resolution to the question of self-determination for the Palestinian peoples. Her fan base in Israel is not inconsequential and many of the youths there instinctively grasped the importance of her message of peace.

    Madonna has been seeking to develop links in Africa, especially Malawi. She has been a forthright advocate for Ubuntu. This sentiment was clearly articulated in her film, "I Am Because We Are," a film about the impact of HIV AIDS in Malawi.

    Madonna is now standing along with another super athlete who has positively identified with world peace. Last year the NBA player, Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers officially changed his name to Metta World peace. The first name is a Buddhist term meaning "loving kindness. With the words World Peace printed as his name on the back of his Lakers jersey, every time this athlete jumps to make a shot he wants the world to think and reflect on world peace at all levels.

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