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    “Love Sensation” - AfterHours remix feat. Kylie Minogue out Thursday!

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    Unless they have recorded something else together on a track we are yet to hear, i.woupd presume this collab was done months ago. Certainly before the Graham Norton interview. I dont think  it is rushed or last minute. Warner must have planned to stagger the release this way..unless the world pride appearance was a last minute decision and Madonna then wanted the release out before September which may have been the original plan. We may never know. 

    Your personal album reviews of “Confessions II”

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    I feel ready to review this.

    I Feel So Free - what a way to introduce the album to the world. I loved this from the minute I heard it on the teaser the day she announced the album. 10/10

    Good For The Soul - feels very RoL album. Love the lyrics and melody line. My only complaint is that it feels too short. But that means there is scope for an extended version! 10/10

    One Step Away - very 90s with the tinkling piano line and the production is excellent. Also, her strongest first 3 track opener ever. 10/10

    Bring Your Love - this was the only one I played before the album so everything was a surprise. I liked this immediately. So many nuances to the production, and in the context of the album, sandwiched between OSA and Danceteria, this fucking slaps. Best first single for me since Hung Up. And l love after hours remix too. 10/10

    Danceteria - was expecting to Love this and I did. The first 5 tracks and the strongest I have ever heard on any album. I felt that first time listening, I still feel it now after over a hundred full plays. 10/10.

    Read My Lips - was expecting to dislike this based on the fans reactions from the film. I loved it. Its great lyrics and melody and she loves a latin vibe. Was expecting Spanish lesson but thankfully this is glorious. I want a version without Feid. He was unnecessary. She had this nailed. 8/10

    Everything - the first thing that struck me was the weird pronunciation of the lyrics in the verses. And I loved the experimental vibe. It really struck me here that each song so far doesn't run the same structure or production in verse/chorus/bridge - they really made sure you heard something new throughout each track and I still hear new things now, little effects or lines. 9/10

    Love Sensation - fans comparing it to Get Together made me think I wouldn't vibe with this. Get Togetehr is OK, and I dont hate it but never play it. I see the similarity, but LS is glorious. Its immediate and warm and stands out as the only real love song on here. A bit like Rain on Erotica. Love this. The vical.effexts seem 'compressed' but that's a choice. I'd prefer a clearer vocal, but that is a minor quibble. 10/10

    Love Without Words - at this point I definitely thought this album should have been called Erotica 2. Its certainly the sister album to that masterpiece. The production again shines through here. Pure magic. 10/10

    Bizarre - that melancholy melody only she can do and do so well. Id be interested to hear a remix that was less EDM and more chilled. But this is a favourite. 10/10

    School - cant lie..this didn't grab me at first..it has definitely grown on me so much! I am yet to skip a song and wake up with this in my head a lot. Very experimental. Very Dita. 8/10

    Fragile - stunning. Gorgeous. And at this point you know she has blown it out of the water and delivered potentially her best album ever. 10/10

    My Sins are My Saviour - belongs in 1992. That voice! The vibe! My only complaint is that this needs to be longer. 9/10

    Betrayal - loved the lyrics immediately and the sax. Not surprised to hear Mirwais influence on here. Stuart does it better though. Miles better. 8/10

    The Test - really interesting lyrics. The lyrics are better than the melody, and for me the only track that feels like something is missing. 7/10

    L.E.S. Girl - what a surprise for her. Wasn't expecting a track like this but what a perfect way to end this incredible album. I felt very lucky and emotional at this point 10/10

    Overall, this could become my favourite madonna album. Anyone who rates this less than a fucking 10 is missing out. Id currently place it behind Erotica as my favourite album.as im trying to factor in recency bias. But it won't leave my top 2. No skips at all. She really brought it this time..after my first listen at midnight, I sat in candlelight and just exhaled and thought wow. Completely overwhelmed. This album is a masterpiece. It needs to be listened to from beginning to end. Three Madonna albums have that for me: Erotica and RoL and now CII..how lucky are we to get something this powerful and incredible after so long into her career. She did lose my these past few years, but she really has me back now. Forever. Til the end. 

    Thanks for coming.

    Your personal album reviews of “Confessions II”

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    3 weeks in and I know this album is in my top 2 now. And will remain there. I cannot believe we have a masterpiece from her over 40 years into her career. When I sit back and think about it I feel quite emotional. I wanted this so much from her. I needed it. It has kept me fed since the day I heard it. And I will dine out on this for years. And im so glad to share with people on here who clearly feel similar and have been so overwhelmingly positive about this era. Ive loved seeing each and every one of your comments and reactions to it. I have loved every day since she announced it. 

    Confessions II - Variants MEGATHREAD

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    13 hours ago, jpop said:

    When do you think the super Delux edition of Confession 2.5 will come out ? 
    October or November ? 
     

    I really hope this is a serious project, this album is so good, can’t help wanting more 

    I'd say Oct/Nov is a good bet. Unless they want to capitalise on the huge success and reception of this album and she turns those 8 tracks into another new album in its own right next year. Im dreaming and hoping and praying haha. 

    Confessions II - Variants MEGATHREAD

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    22 hours ago, peter said:

    Little sad (also a little irritated, but mostly sad) that the Bilt and Tik Tok variants keep selling out but then being replenished … but not the pride variant. Like, why not? 

    Oh well. Trying to release myself from the need to collect/consume *everything* … I definitely have gotten plenty, and am just grateful we have an album to enjoy from Madonna — that’s the real victory/prize here, so … I always just remind myself of that when I start feeling salty about that one thing I didn’t order fast enough. lol.

    I think the tik tok versions keep coming back for a few minutes due to cancelled orders maybe?

     

    Did you not get a Pride one? It was available for the whole month on the UK Madonna site. I wish I  had ordered more than one copy though.

    I have managed to complete the collection. Just waiting for delivery of the tik tok one from her website. I got it sent to my cousins US address and they will forward from there. A right fuck about but you gotta catch em all I suppose. 

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