Michael.
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They 3 are all great tracks and sound even better in HQ!!
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http://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/film+tv/five+things+we+learned+from+the+2015+grammys,35497
Not a tweet but GQ Australia article #5.
Five Things We Learned from the 2015 Grammys 5. Madonna (still) doesn't give a damn about what you think of her
Image: Getty.
Case in point, the flash. Relatively tame if her history is anything to go by. Either way, shine on, Madge.
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BTW the LFL remixes are all on Spotify too.
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I'm having the same issues, Deluxe has been replaced by the 14 track version and I had to pre-order/complete my album again. Pretty frustrating!!
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Great performance. She looked so good and I loved the dark imagery. Maybe a hint for the tour?
I think the let down was with the Grammy editing. They alway use such boring angles. I think this is going to look heaps better at the Brits.
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Personally I think they've read all our posts/opinions about the leaked album. There was definitely a great response to Iconic. Plus a lot of hiphop blogs picked it up too and it got a decent response. The fact they've added it to the tracks being released early makes me think it might be the next single.
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She really is everyone's whipping boy. The same people who tear her apart for who she is, praise the lesser celebrities for the same thing. She was crucified for SEX, yet here's a Kardashian getting her pussy out and the world thinks its the greatest thing in the world. The same thing will happen in 20 years when Britney et al are getting their freak on in their 50's and 60's and everyone will think it's normal. It's just now while Madonna paves the way that everyone gets all pissy.
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^In all honesty I'm not always crazy about everything she does but it just seems like there is so much nit-picking about the most inconsequential things this time around. People seem to come up with their own unrealistic expectations and when she doesn't do what people want (or expect) her to do, it's like they need to find anything to complain about. And I am so tired with all the complaining about how she "ruined" the demos.
It's almost comical how so many comments here (and around the internet) compare this album to the "masterpiece" that was COADF. When COADF was released there was SO MANY complaints. It was only appreciated as a "classic" when HC came out.
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Best Night is my JAM!!
Fuck yes.
She sounds so hot in this song. When I listen to the song I picture her straddling me in a chair and whispering the lyrics in my ear.
I'm loving the background vocal when she sings "I'll make this the best night of your life" during the bridge.
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Fuck the haters. Seriously I'm over people finding ANYTHING they can use to complain about.
"I don't like the red"
"She's done the matador thing before"
"The budget isn't big enough"
"There's no choir"
"There's too much editing"
"There's not enough dancing"
"It's not iconic enough"
"She's so old why is she using Snapchat"
"She's trying to hard"
"She's such an attention whore"
Blah blah blah.
This video is pretty fucking awesome and if you don't like it go fuck yourself.
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I adore Queen and Best Night... any fans of those songs here?
Best Night is my favorite track on the album. Sounds like it's from Bedtime Stories.
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I don't know how anyone could be anything but blown away by this album! I've said it before and I'll say it again - what more could you want??? Some people must have expectations that could never be met.
The people complaining are the ones who wanted an album consisting mainly of tacky euro dance music. The Avicii sound from 2012 is dated already and the general public knows that, that's why those songs aren't on the charts anymore.
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I was apprehensive about this video because the video posted of the directors' previous work seemed a bit lame. Not to mention it's taken me a while to really warm up to the song.
That said, the video has blown me away completely. (And made me appreciate the song even more!) I can't wait for the Grammy performance! I hope she uses the imagery and moves from the video.
I want her to stand there, triumphant at the end of the stage while she is showered with roses!!!
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People asked whether HC and MDNA got the same response from fans. I can't speak for others but for me personally while I still like those albums (they are Madonna albums afterall) a lot of the songs had to grow on me. There wasn't an immediate connection to the music and only a few songs really stood out as really good. Rebel Heart, pretty much on first listen, every song has kicked ass. There is very little I can fault and the more I listen to it the more I love it. The bonus tracks (tracks 20-25) are the weak point and I haven't really listened to them but the album itself (tracks 1 - 19) the ONLY song I'm not feeling and that I skip is Body Shop. Even that one is tolerable though. I also don't get the hate for the new RH and WAOM versions. They sounds way better and not as tacky and dated. RH itself is a great track and I feel is a perfect closer. Can't speak on the other demos because I never listened to them.
I also don't get people saying there is no cohesion in the album. I think they album flows great and the songs all work together. The fact I can't identify who produced each song tells me that it is a very cohesive album. Overall the music and production is great. Modern and current. They lyrics are thoughtful, fun and relatable. Her voice is strong and versatile. And the music is catchy. For all of these reason and many more this album is near perfection. I'm completely blown away by it and I feel like there is a very good chance it will rank very highly as one of my favorite albums.
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That's fucking awesome. She really going all out for this era!!
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surrender to the pleasure
wanting
when we breathe in together
waiting
its either now or never
for you
this feeling will take over
no sex tape, no camera
wanting
just you and me together
waiting
repeated like a mantra,
For you
Im in love.
I could listen to this part on repeat for the rest of my life.YES!! Best Night is my favorite track on the album. I love it so much. The beat is so good and her voice sounds amazing. Such a throw back to the Bedtime Stories era. There is a sexiness to the lyrics. I highly recommend just turning th volume way up and just listening to it on repeat!
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People answer me these questions plz.
Is there lots of strings used on the album?
Does MADONNA hum at all?
Does she do different styles of singing to what she has done before?
Does she talk on the album? Like in Erotica days?
Would you describe any songs as EUPHORIC? (Example Get Together)
1. I think there is a good use of strings but they aren't prominent on a lot of the tracks like they are in something like Die Another Day. If there is something that there is a lot of, its BASS. So much bass and it fucking kills it.
2. She "raps" in a couple songs. Veni Vidi Vici, is mainly spoken rap verses and singing chorus. She name checks old songs. It's awesome and the build up in Nas's verse is ridiculous. She also has another similar vogue style rap in SEX.
3. Her voice sounds KICK ASS. No crow vocals come to mind from any of the songs. Her voice is a mix of the higher-pitch sound kind of like in Bitch, I'm Madonna and a bit of a return to her deeper Erotica vocals similar to Devil Pray. I also hear Bedtime Story type vocals. In particular on Best Night. It's a kick ass RnB track, kind of Justin Timberlake in style but still definitely Madonna. She also has a few talking parts through out. Think the talking part in Sanctuary and the vocals on JML. Also feels like there are a lot more backing vocals.
4. Iconic is pretty euphoric and as I mentioned there is a pretty big build up in VVV. For me there is a really great positive vibe that comes from the lyrics and sound of the tracks. I can't really describe it but just listening to the song makes me feel "happy". I think a lot of the tracks are empowering too. Even the sad ones seems to have an overall positive message. So in that sense they feel "euphoric"
This album really is up with there with her best. It sounds modern and current and youthful. The songs are catchy and make you want to sing a long. There is a great balance between urban/hiphop/dance songs and more easy listening/pop songs. I am totally blown away. If I had to describe it in one word it would be INCREDIBLE.
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I think definitely the next single should be Iconic even though my all time favorite track on the album is Best Night.
For #3 it's so hard to choose. Joan of Arc or HeartBreakCity (both I feel are stronger than Ghosttown) would be great picks.
But given the quality of this album I think she has so many songs that could be single potential.
I'd be happy with ANY of the following:* Hold Tight
* Inside Out
* VVV
* SEX
* Rebel Heart
* Devil Pray
BTW that's 10 tracks all up! Just shows how good this album is!
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Let's not forget she started working heavily with Babyface and Rick Nowles before Orbit for ROL. The music evolves, I don't think it's a slight against Avicii. They wrote some good lyrics etc but obviously she was inspired to go in a different direction musically. These things happen.
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I get the feeling their recording session was only meant as a writing session. She did say recently she was more interested in working with his team. Afterall, they only worked together for what, 2 weeks? And never after that? I think she had a clear idea where to go with the album musically once working with other people. She even worked that out further by hiring DJ Dahi and blood diamonds to co produce the tracks.
People keep trashing Avicci saying Madonna never liked his work, almost half the album are tracks from his session.
I will give him credit for whatever contribution he made in regard to the writing. Musically though, I'm glad she went in a different direction. I'm not a music person so I don't really know how to explain it properly but the music has a lot of "depth" compared her last few albums. Some people are saying it's over-produced but I disagree. I love hearing the return of the deep bass and the prominent use of background vocals. As I have stated already, for me personally this album is already one of her greatest. I can't get over how good it is. There is very little I can fault on it.
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I'm glad the generic euro-dance Avicii sound has been removed. That sound is already dated and tacky.
I actually find these songs very uplifting and positive. The music sounds extremely current and modern. Extremely well produced.
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The 6 previously released tracks have indeed been remastered ! They sound fuller, more bass. BETTER !
What do you mean? The iTunes versions? I believe this was identified a couple weeks back. People suggested you delete them and re-download from the cloud.
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There needs to be a Deeper and Deeper / Vogue / Holy Water section on the next tour.
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I think these three songs are a really good example of what the rest of the album sounds like. If you like these songs then I think you'll like the album!