Madonna - MDNA - (March 26th, 2012)

[SPRΞΞ]

this message from Madonna officially marks the end of the Hard Candy/S&S era. Time for a new thread!!

from Madgetribe ( source facebook madonna/twitter Guy O.)

Its official! I need to move. I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. I'm on the look out for the maddest, sickest, most bad ass people to collaborate with. I'm just saying...... – Madonna

I, for one, am thrilled at this. I don't want an album of ballads. I am totally fine with another dance album. Take it to the next level Madonna. We know you can! I can't wait for all the rumors and leaks to start happening. The pre-album anticipation is the best part!

[ïʼnčrεdiвl]

I need new MADONNA! It's been toooooooooo long since Hard Candy came out. She's my most favourite artist ever!

[HolidayGuy]

Whether she typed that in or not, who knows- but, yeah, she needs some kick-ass collaborators, not mainstream producers like Hard Candy.

[When I Ruled the World]

Dec 17, 2010 18:30:58 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

Whether she typed that in or not, who knows-

My thoughts exactly.


I'm still excited that she's FINALLY getting back to the studio though! Let's hope she goes the Mirwais/Price/Orbit route rather than the current "in" sound.

[Devil Marlena Nylund]

I don't know what I want from Madonna. While I like most of what she's put out in the last few albums, I haven't really been *impressed* with her really since Music or maybe Ray Of Light. I wouldn't mind a slower album from her. Maybe mid-tempo electro?

[emorrhoids]

Ah. I remember when Madge was a trendsetter, not a follower. But whatever, let's see how this one goes.

[🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾]

Awesome news! I am ready for some new material.

Dec 17, 2010 23:21:35 GMT -5 Devil Marlena Nylund said:

I don't know what I want from Madonna. While I like most of what she's put out in the last few albums, I haven't really been *impressed* with her really since Music or maybe Ray Of Light. I wouldn't mind a slower album from her. Maybe mid-tempo electro?

For slower songs, she could do something in the vein of Robyn's album (aesthetically speaking only) but with different producers. An electro ballad of sorts could work.

Something kind of future disco/electro stuff would be fun. Duck Sauce and Swedish House Mafia could be a good fit, for a track or two.

[SPRΞΞ]

I want a progression from the Die Another Day sound. That still remains one of my very favorite songs from her.

"future electro"

[God]

Can't wait. I second the DAD/electroclash sound.

[Devil Marlena Nylund]

Die Another Day is probably my favourite song she's done in the 2000s. So agreed with that as well.

[emorrhoids]

She should do something like that again.

[Jay]

She's 52. I don't really see how she's gonna be able to fit into the current Pop music scene.

[Janhova's Witness]

I have to agree with all the Die Another Day love in here.

[SPRΞΞ]

Dec 19, 2010 1:39:10 GMT -5 Jay said:

She's 52. I don't really see how she's gonna be able to fit into the current Pop music scene.

I don't want Madonna to fit in. She is in a league all by herself. I just want her to do "her thang". And do it right this time. Go beyond the norm. Take everything to a new level. And don't conform. That's what i'm hoping she does.

[jumpb4uthink]

Whatever she does will be very epic . People are just so ready. It's been a long time and I'm sure she will collaborate with the best. Age has nothing to do with how her direction should go. I'm ready for a mix of high energy per Confessions and thought provoking per ROL and LAP. It will be great and highly anticipated. After all... she is MADONNA.

[Linnethia Monique]

I want another Stuart Price produced album. The production on Confessions was EPIC! or a MadgexDeadmau5.

[bat1990]

Usually her albums around the years ending with a 2 or 3 are some of her best work. Admittedly, in the 80s it was only her first album, but she was trend-setting with her image then.

In the 90s we got Erotica, which is my favorite Madge album to date, and in the 00s we got Die Another Day and the American Life album, which is near the top of my list for favorite albums.

I don't care if she has commercial success this time around, because each of her less-than-stellar eras commercially have been my favorites as far as the sound and quality of the music.

[chartfreak]

Here's hoping for some amazing songwriting!

And why wouldn't she have written the statement herself. She's not hidden in a cave!

[HolidayGuy]

American Life would not be considered some of her best work by the overall populace- myself included. :) Madonna is best when she crafts music with universal themes, yet takes it a level that distinguishes her from "the rest." She didn't do that with AL or, especially, Hard Candy.

AL and Erotica are her least accessible albums. With AL, though, it was too Madonna-centric, which is fine, but people aren't going to relate as much. Plus, a lot of it was too soft and samey, in terms of sound (the "folky" tracks). AL went in a more folk direction than Music, but I think it hurt the project, having one collaborator co-produce that album, especially when the material isn't that strong. Now, I'm sure if someone like Pat Leonard was a co-producer for one whole album, the results could be sublime. :) But, who knows where their chemistry would stand right now.

I just would like some fresh collaborators, not overused ones.,

[BadRomance]

I want Die Another Day/Confessions On a Dancefloor sound !

[Fantasy]

Dec 19, 2010 1:39:10 GMT -5 Jay said:

She's 52. I don't really see how she's gonna be able to fit into the current Pop music scene.

With Madonna I don't think age really matters once she has good music thats all that matters. She's kind of ageless I think so once the music is good then nothing matters.

[Deleted]

I dont think age is holding Madonna back. Madonna is a LEGEND and still has a decent amount of interest from the younger audience. If she could put out something thats a complete anthem there is no reason she couldnt have a hit like Believe like Cher did in her 50s. Out of the singers above 40, the only singers I can see having big crossover US hits are Madonna and Mariah Carey. Probably Gwen Stefani too. I think shes over 40 now too but most people probably dont even realize that because she looks and acts so young. I doubt Madonna is ever going to have a big album in the US again but I dont think having a major hit is out of the question. She can not be doing embarrassing hip-hop songs like her last album though That does not suit you Madonna

[NorthernDownpour]

Let's hope she goes the Mirwais/Price/Orbit route rather than the current "in" sound.

this

[jumpb4uthink]

I think she will have another "big album in the US again"

[HolidayGuy]

Well, it's unlikely to be "big" in terms of going multi-platinum. But, can she sell 1 m albums in this climate? Perhaps. With the right material, I can see her getting decent play at Adult Pop radio. I mean, "Celebration" peaked at 34 at the format, and that was a throwaway track.

And, again, the thing with Cher was a total fluke- Believe was the biggest album of her lengthy career. She never had the kind of music success Madonna had, and the title track was a huge worldwide hit- after that single, no single since fared all that well (unfortunately). I just hope that M steers clear of younger duet partners- they don't suit her.

[🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾]

Dec 19, 2010 23:08:30 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

I just hope that M steers clear of younger duet partners- they don't suit her.

If she really must, those songs should remain album tracks (like that one track she did on Ricky Martin's first English language album).

[Deleted]

Dec 19, 2010 23:08:30 GMT -5 HolidayGuy said:

And, again, the thing with Cher was a total fluke- Believe was the biggest album of her lengthy career. She never had the kind of music success Madonna had, and the title track was a huge worldwide hit- after that single, no single since fared all that well (unfortunately). I just hope that M steers clear of younger duet partners- they don't suit her.

I am talking about the song and I am also saying that I think she could get another huge hit even if it doesnt reignite her career. I dont see Madonna becoming one of the top music stars for any serious amount of time in her 50s. I think she has the potential to release another international monster hit but I dont think shes about to go releasing a whole string of hits at this point in her career. Thats where the Cher comparison came from.

[SPRΞΞ]

who cares about her US success? I suggest you all get over it asap or else you'll be disappointed. I'm 100% more interested in her WW sales. That is what keeps her afloat. I don't see Mariah, or Janet, or anyone close to the age of 50 getting close to the worldwide attention that Madonna receives, regardless of the US. Her US sales don't matter anymore. It's her WW sales that count. If she can sell out stadium after stadium in the US, why complain? Anything remotely relating to a top 40 hit at the age of 52+ is a bonefide hit imo. I can't see any diva doing something similar. And i totally see it happening. If Mariah can't even do it with Oh Santa (and i'm not throwing shade, merely showing an example of ageism), then no one can, except Madonna. If she can get a top 3 with 4 Minutes at the age of 49, then she can do the same at the age of 52. Good material will prevail.

i am totally excited about a new Madonna record, moreso than Lady Gaga, naturally. It's gonna be a great year in music.

[stevyy]

that's true, the US has become a mrket for the youngsters and country singers. Madonna will always get the european #1 super smash with each album she puts out. I bet if she releases her next studio album in the 4th quarter of 2011 she could easily pull a double plat. cert from the ifpi. I think the lowest that her new album could possibly ship woldwide might be 2,5 million...

if she comes back in 2011, it will be huge...

[SPRΞΞ]

i bet she'll hit next fall once everyone else has released already. Perfect timing.