GHOSTTOWN appreciation!

[loomer]

This feels a bit like reversing Frozen and ROL as lead singles. Like Frozen, Ghosttown has a wintery ballad vibe, the uptempo would be better for spring/summer, though in that case I personally would've prefered ROL first.

None of the other 5 released tracks or the initial 2 leaks I did give in to (thinking they would be first single contenders) screamed single, this is the only one that really does.

[elijah]

I said it since day 1. This is an obvious N 1 song that comes rarely, although all the other 5 are amazing. However this easily stands out!!!

[rb19]

yeah i keep picturing a very cinematic video or movie for it.

I think the song is big enough on it's own, I see something much more low key.

Just M, and a man, around her age, doing that sort of amazing ballet meets ballroom meets disco dancing she does so well.

[Flip The Switch]

The way she sings in some parts reminds me of Devil Wouldn't Recognize You.

[Shane]

The way she sings in some parts reminds me of Devil Wouldn't Recognize You.

OMG. I laughed when I read this just now. DWRY is one of my favorites and I was obsessed with it when HC came out. HOWEVER, just this morning I was thinking that DWRY would have been even better if she had sung it with her Ghosttown vocals. So I guess I don't really think they are sung similarly haha.

Which parts are you thinking of?

[scottyenzed]

Ghosttown for lead single tbh

[Phineaspoe]

I'm just going to keep coming every few days to repeat how this is one of my favorite Madonna songs ever. I apologize in advance.

[Shane]

I'm just going to keep coming every few days to repeat how this is one of my favorite Madonna songs ever. I apologize in advance.

LMFAO, I am basically doing the same thing. No shame.

[FreeMySoul]

i live for the "ahhh-ahhh" parts at the verses.

makes me cry each time

[loomer]

Ghosttown for lead single tbh

I'm just going to keep coming every few days to repeat how this is one of my favorite Madonna songs ever. I apologize in advance.

Yep

[Guest Borderline]

This song tho...

[reQuiem4adream]

Ghosttown and DP are the best tracks out of 6. Single potential, but again it's up to her.

[Shane]

This is a song that should WIN Pop Vocal Performance Grammy next year. Yes, the VOCAL Grammy. Because this woman SINGS better than people who are hailed as great vocalists. Flawless song.

[Ghosttown]

So true, that voice is gorgeous!

[Phineaspoe]

That voice is real.

I would kill for video footage of her on the studio while prepping to sing this. It must have been special. I always remember seeing her studio time on MTV during ROL and how it made a huge impact on me, and on my impression of her.

[Chimera]

This is a song that should WIN Pop Vocal Performance Grammy next year. Yes, the VOCAL Grammy. Because this woman SINGS better than people who are hailed as great vocalists. Flawless song.

Amen to that. Screaming the hell out of a song doesn't make you necessarily a great singer.

[Jazzy Jan]

Amen to that. Screaming the hell out of a song doesn't make you necessarily a great singer.

Exactly. Nobody could sing this song better than how Madonna has. She truly is a beautiful inspiring singer - does not need to scream or screech.

[loomer]

This is a song that should WIN Pop Vocal Performance Grammy next year. Yes, the VOCAL Grammy. Because this woman SINGS better than people who are hailed as great vocalists. Flawless song.

I was just thinking of the Grammys and what awards it could be submitted in and, yes, this is clearly her best vocal in years.

That particular category isn't based on vocals surprisingly which is a surprise given who they tend to go for. Madonna was nominated 4 times (including BS and Music) and in the year of the LAP shut out, Paula Abdul was nominated for Straight Up.

Grammy nominations predicta

Album Of The Year

Record Of The Year (Ghosttown)

Song Of The Year (Ghosttown)

Dance Recording (Bytch I'm Vadge)

Remixed Recording (Living For Love)

Best Country Performance (Devil Prays)

Best Hip Hop Performance (Illuminati)

Best Reggae Performance (Unapologetic Cunt)

Producer of the Year (Diplo)

Best Album Packaging

10 Grammy nominations

[ruey]

I will just go ahead and state that this is her best ballad since Live To Tell. This song gives me goosebumps!!!

[Guest bluejean]

What's with the pitch correction effect on the verses though? Did noone else notice?

[Shane]

^ I think she just likes alternating her treated and non treated vocals within the same song. Similar to how she sings in different keys/styles on LFL. I'm just guessing.

[scottyenzed]

Yeah I thinks its less pitch correction and more vocoder for sonic effect. It's something she's being doing since music.

I'm planning on marrying Ghosttown in a civil ceremony sometime in the near future.

[loomer]

The slight autotune on everything's bound to breeee-aaaayyyyayayk is better than life.

[scottyenzed]

It really is.

[Guest Pud Whacker]

LOVE IT!!!

[ULIZOS]

It's perfect.

[gemini1313]

Ghosttown MUST be relased as official single ! its perfection. the bridge is awesome too.

it must be released.

[Guest TearsInHeaven]

this track is everything. very wintery and perfect for this time of the year. When i listen to it while i walk i always feel like Madonna in Secret

[beef]

Love everything about ghosttown!!!

[scottyenzed]

this track is everything. very wintery and perfect for this time of the year. When i listen to it while i walk i always feel like Madonna in Secret