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Post by Dreams on Nov 11, 2014 19:58:53 GMT -5
Yeah, that snippet doesn't sound like her. Then again her voice might have been (over)produced in way that its natural sound ended up being altered. I remember when I first heard "Revolver" and, especially, "Love Spent" I thought I was listening to demos by session singers.
The music has a cool vibe to it though.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Nov 11, 2014 20:34:48 GMT -5
It's possible that it could be her. It sounds like it has been pitched down.
The production sounds intriguing.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Nov 11, 2014 20:38:13 GMT -5
Supposedly it was recorded from a cell phone.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Nov 11, 2014 22:51:31 GMT -5
Happy 9th birthday #Confessionsonadancefloor Your post inspired me to revisit the album. I really enjoyed Push - I don't think I took any notice of this song 9 years ago! (and can it really be 9 years ago?!!) i love Push . I never understood the lack of love for the track. The ending is layers of vocals and swirling music. It not only makes me smile but it forces me to move even tho it's midtempo.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 11, 2014 23:01:41 GMT -5
The "Push" verses grate on me a little bit. I like "the "Every step..." part more.
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Post by josh on Nov 12, 2014 0:17:01 GMT -5
I agree with Holiday...I love the hook and production on Push, but the verses are awful!
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 12, 2014 8:05:54 GMT -5
Diplo and Skrillex stopped by Ebro’s show on Hot 97 to talk not only their music, dates and beefs but also revealed that we can expect a crazy song from Madonna featuring Nicki Minaj. Check out what he said in the video below from Def Pen Radio. Starts around 10:20
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 12, 2014 9:30:10 GMT -5
#OnThisDay November 12, 2001 "GHV2" is released. It sold over more than 7,000,000 copies WW. The album was originally titled Greatest Hits: The Second Coming but was changed prior to its release as Madonna wanted it to have a title which was memorable. A promotional only remix album, GHV2 Remixed: The Best of 1991–2001, was released to accompany it. The compilation was released on the eleventh anniversary of The Immaculate Collection, featuring a selection of hits ranging from "Erotica" (1992) to "What It Feels Like for a Girl" (2001). Madonna felt that because it was a "greatest hits", it should only contain previously released hit songs. In an interview with BBC's Jo Whiley, Madonna said about the selection of the GHV2 tracks, "I only wanted songs that I could listen to five times in a row." Like The Immaculate Collection, there were many other popular singles excluded. "American Pie", which was a big hit, was excluded as a "punishment", because Madonna regretted putting it on Music. "It was something a certain record company executive twisted my arm into doing, but it didn't belong on the album so now it's being punished," she said. The cover picture is from a 2001 photo shoot for the Drowned World Tour, by Regan Cameron. The logo in the right corner says "Madonna", and "GHV2". The Japanese lettering (モヂジラミミヂ) is the result of typing the letters 'M-A-D-O-N-N-A' on an English keyboard but with the keys re-mapped to their positions on a Japanese 'kana' keyboard. It can be pronounced as "Mo-Ji-Ji-Ra-Mi-Mi-Ji" and does not mean anything in Japanese. The proper translation for Madonna is: マドンナ. "GHV2" can also be seen on the cover picture on Madonna's eye. Kevin Reagan contributed artwork to the inner sleeve. A special edition of GHV2, featuring the same track listing, but some additional artwork, was released in December 2001. Hidden in the inner sleeve album artwork of both editions of GHV2 is a quote from "Human Nature": "Express Yourself, Don't Repress Yourself." She is having tons of anniversaries lately. I love celebrating her. -Courtesy of UKMix
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Post by August on Nov 12, 2014 12:09:05 GMT -5
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Post by Juanca on Nov 12, 2014 13:17:36 GMT -5
The album was originally titled Greatest Hits: The Second Coming but was changed prior to its release as Madonna wanted it to have a title which was memorable. A promotional only remix album, GHV2 Remixed: The Best of 1991–2001, was released to accompany it. The compilation was released on the eleventh anniversary of The Immaculate Collection, featuring a selection of hits ranging from "Erotica" (1992) to "What It Feels Like for a Girl" (2001). Madonna felt that because it was a "greatest hits", it should only contain previously released hit songs. The cover picture is from a 2001 photo shoot for the Drowned World Tour, by Regan Cameron. The logo in the right corner says "Madonna", and "GHV2". The Japanese lettering (モヂジラミミヂ) is the result of typing the letters 'M-A-D-O-N-N-A' on an English keyboard but with the keys re-mapped to their positions on a Japanese 'kana' keyboard. It can be pronounced as "Mo-Ji-Ji-Ra-Mi-Mi-Ji" and does not mean anything in Japanese. Random comments: - GHV2 more memorable than The second coming? I don't think so! Although maybe better would've been replacing o with u :) - I didn't know there was a remix album! I knew of the Megamix (not a big fan of it though). Should try to get that remix cd! - is 11th anniversary a thing? Sort of like the billboard random records? - "only previously released hit songs"?! Where the hell were I'll remember, TUTBMP, or You'll see then? They were much bigger hits than HN or BS or DA. Were they punished too? But they were not included in Madonna albums! Hmmm - Mojiji Ramimiji? Jijijiji!!! Hahahaa!!!
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Nov 12, 2014 14:37:41 GMT -5
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 12, 2014 14:54:20 GMT -5
Juan- no matter what M says, I think the omission of stuff like "Playground," "I'll Remember" and "You'll See" has something to do with Something to Remember. Which is kinda silly, as it doesn't shift a lot of units as a catalog title. Or, M just doesn't love those tracks. The writer reviewing LAV apparently doesn't "get" "Holiday," or some of the lyrics on the debut. EDIT: Nice article to "millennials" who have the nerve to try (and fail) to dismiss the Queen. www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-11-12/madonna-like-a-virgin-30th-anniversary/
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Nov 12, 2014 15:36:58 GMT -5
She could've bought the demo from him.
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Post by So Pure on Nov 13, 2014 0:09:21 GMT -5
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 8:26:59 GMT -5
^I had posted the VH1 link a couple posts up. :) (I just edited said post, though, as I meant to write shift, but must have had something else- asterisks were in place of letters hehe)
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 13, 2014 8:30:52 GMT -5
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 9:05:01 GMT -5
^Candy Galore had posted that a little bit up. It's great, except for suggesting that the first album is a non-classic, when it's pretty well-regarded.
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 13, 2014 9:30:26 GMT -5
^Candy Galore had posted that a little bit up. It's great, except for suggesting that the first album is a non-classic, when it's pretty well-regarded. Ahh, clearly I missed Candy's post. Sorry, didn't mean to stomp on ya, dude. I think they say that, HG, because LAV, her second album, catapulted her to stardom. I think outside of her fans, most people think LAV was her first album. I say this because when people ask about her, the first song they mention is LAV.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 11:47:05 GMT -5
The debut chugged along for some time, but it was LAV that shot her into the stratosphere, that is true.
I just listened to the holy grail of compilations, The Immaculate Collection, during my at-home workout. :)
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Post by kmbgs on Nov 13, 2014 11:54:01 GMT -5
TIC has been on high-rotation for me since literally August. I just can never get enough of it.
I even bought a physical copy of it in September despite having all the songs digitally lmao
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 12:03:16 GMT -5
Oh, it's a must-have physical album. Thumbs up. :)
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Nov 13, 2014 12:35:23 GMT -5
Honestly, I always regarded Madonna as a singles artist until...I dunno...Ray of Light? That was when I truly saw her artistry. I did really enjoy her debut though. I have her debut, True Blue, and Immaculate Collection on cassette. I also had You Can Dance but lost it. Drowned World/Substitute For Love will always be one of my favorite Madonna songs. I think I need to revisit the Evita soundtrack. That was very well done.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 14:28:07 GMT -5
^You need to revisit Like a Prayer. :) True Blue gave a preview of the artistry that was to come, but LAP is a full-on assault.
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 13, 2014 14:40:21 GMT -5
The debut chugged along for some time, but it was LAV that shot her into the stratosphere, that is true. I just listened to the holy grail of compilations, The Immaculate Collection, during my at-home workout. :) I've had Confessions on nonstop due to it's 9-year anniversary. I can't get enough of its brilliance. I had a kick-ass work out this morning!!!
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Nov 13, 2014 15:12:21 GMT -5
I think I played Confessions nonstop for 6 months when it came out without ever listening to anything else, lol.
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Post by Leigh on Nov 13, 2014 15:55:46 GMT -5
I must get to know every Madonna album from the debut. I've only ever heard her singles!
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 13, 2014 16:15:29 GMT -5
The singles, especially the classics, certainly pack a wallop, but there are some great gems in the way of album tracks along the way. :)
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Post by Ling-Ling on Nov 13, 2014 16:36:06 GMT -5
The only Madonna album I love only for the singles is True Blue. I dislike all four album tracks on that one. I can tolerate "Where's The Party," but those other three, ugh. Thankfully all of the singles are AMAZING.
In terms of album tracks, Like A Virgin is probably my second least fav. "Stay," "Over And Over" and "Pretender..." Meh! And after the Soulpower remix of "LDLHA," I never want to hear that original version again. But "Shoo Bee Doo" is a bop.
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Post by floridagrl on Nov 13, 2014 18:49:38 GMT -5
Ellen's audience tries to sing Into The Groove. So funny!!
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Post by Juanca on Nov 13, 2014 20:13:05 GMT -5
The only Madonna album I love only for the singles is True Blue. I dislike all four album tracks on that one. I can tolerate "Where's The Party," but those other three, ugh. Thankfully all of the singles are AMAZING. In terms of album tracks, Like A Virgin is probably my second least fav. "Stay," "Over And Over" and "Pretender..." Meh! And after the Soulpower remix of "LDLHA," I never want to hear that original version again. But "Shoo Bee Doo" is a bop. Oh! Interesting thoughts I first heard Shoo bee doo as the b side of Into the groove. Just ok to me. OAO had received some Airplay and I liked it a bit more than SBD. Then I got the cassette of LAV and I did like Pretender and Stay. The ballads were the worst songs to me. All singles were dope tho. True Blue was the first cassette I ever bought!! So I have many fond memories of playing it multiple times in a row Only song I didn't like was Jimmy Jimmy. Where's the party was just ok to me. Love makes the world go round and all its Latinness was my jam and reached #3 in my personal chart. White heat reached #2 and had tremendous longevity... One of her best album tracks ever IMO. Singles were EVERYTHING!!!
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