erotica blu Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Extreme Occident is essential which makes it a strange choice for deletion for the standard version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geiger83 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I am still shaking on the corner after listening to God Control, Batuka, Faz Gostoso, Crazy, Looking for Mercy, Extreme Occident and (after a few listenings) I don't search I find. Amazing album...I didn't see this coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profane Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Okay, first listen complete. The album is incredible and Future and Crave work much better as part of the album as a whole. Faves on first listen - Dark Ballet, God Control, Come Alive, Batuka, IDSIF. Two criticisms - IDSIF should be 5 mins longer! Love it. I Rise should have been scrapped - it’s the worst song on the record by far and I still think it sounds like a RH reject. The album would end perfectly on Looking For Mercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHigh76 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 After one full listen,all I can say is "WOW"!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 "I Don't Search I Find". Madonna '19 channeling Madonna '92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITG Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 The lyrics for Looking For Mercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtaticboy82 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Darren Hayes is such a Madonna Stan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVX Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Just listened to it... Awesome! The production is impeccable and I don’t find the autotune excessive at all. The only songs I found skippable are Come Alive, Gostoso and Loca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 The autotune IS excessive but also feels almost essential when the album is taken a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Uhh, have to work back overtime so still have not listened yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selena Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 My favourites are: God Control, Extreme Occident, Looking For Mercy, Ciao Bella! They give me chills.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 There are really no fillers on this album, this is her strongest, most risky, experimental work in a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Songs that I instantly FELL IN LOVE WITH I don't search I find God Control Batuka Looking for mercy Extreme Occident Killers who are partying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I'm so freaking happy! guys who else is crying and shaking in the corner of happiness??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I TOLD YOU GUYS this album was going to shock you We did not know what we needed from Madonna until she slapped us with it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWAD Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 AMAZING ALBUM. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinventionlad Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have been a Madonna fan since like a prayer and have loved the promotion of this era and looks which give me erotica vibes. However I really don't like the majority of the album I'm afraid so will sit this one out. Glad of the positive reviews and vibes on here and that she is doing something different but this just isn't for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, reinventionlad said: I have been a Madonna fan since like a prayer and have loved the promotion of this era and looks which give me erotica vibes. However I really don't like the majority of the album I'm afraid so will sit this one out. Glad of the positive reviews and vibes on here and that she is doing something different but this just isn't for me. What about it disappoints you? Genuinely curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I really hope she performs most of the album on tour, it's just that brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinventionlad Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, Ai Papi Si. said: What about it disappoints you? Genuinely curious. I don't like all the autotune and it sounds like she is mumbling in some of the vocals. The experimental nature is certainly different and may grow on me but dark ballet for example has great vocals and the middle section just spoils it for me. Don't want to bring negativity though its just my opinion and glad so many fans are loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, reinventionlad said: I don't like all the autotune and it sounds like she is mumbling in some of the vocals. The experimental nature is certainly different and may grow on me but dark ballet for example has great vocals and the middle section just spoils it for me. Don't want to bring negativity though its just my opinion and glad so many fans are loving it. Interesting. Thanks for taking the time to answer at least! It was not asked in bad faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinventionlad Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, Ai Papi Si. said: Interesting. Thanks for taking the time to answer at least! It was not asked in bad faith No worries and enjoy release day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyguy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Omg I think I’m in the middle of some sort of religious or out of body experience. I’ve just listened to God Control and Jesus Christ she has done it again. One of my favourite Madonna songs EVER!!! The ‘wake up wake up wake up’ bit is insane. I’ve still got the rest of the album to go, this is going to be a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter9 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 If the album has ONLY one track and it's God Control I will still be HAPPY ! It's her riskiest album yet and I love it. God Control is an experience . It's not just a track . Mind Blowing . For me the stand outs are God Control , I Don't Search I Find , Extreme Occident , Looking For Mercy and also Dark Ballet . The rest are good but it's odd that they release all those songs first ( Medellin , I Rise etc ) and keep the best ones till last . Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 This is NOT an easy album. It's bold, daring, adventurous. . . Madonna is insanely brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Imagine a world where "God Control" shot to number one on Billboard. With a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geiger83 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, Andra said: I'm so freaking happy! guys who else is crying and shaking in the corner of happiness??? I'm under medicines so that I can work today, but innerly I am shaking, crying, dancing, trembling. I was not ready for Madame X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timtom Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 After the first listening... Medellín 1/10 Dark Ballet 7/10 God Control 10/10 Future 7/10 Batuka 3/10 Killers Who Are Partying 10/10 Crave 9/10 Crazy 9/10 Come Alive 8/10 Extreme Occident 10/10 Faz Gostoso 9/10 Bitch I’m Loca 0/10 (the worst ) I Don’t Search I Find 10/10 Looking for Mercy 11/10 !!!! I Rise 8/10 Funana 9/10 Back That Up to the Beat 9/10 Ciao Bella 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selena Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Like many people has say it: this is her best since coad i can agree that.. of course i loved her rebel heart album too but this is a masterpiece!! Could and should be grammy winning album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Coffin Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 "I Rise" is still a major highlight, as is "Future" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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