HolidayGuy
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 24, 2014 9:55:31 GMT -5
Ugh... I now have "Bitch I'm Madonna" in my head.
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Dec 24, 2014 10:39:55 GMT -5
Ugh... I now have "Bitch I'm Madonna" in my head. Haha it's so catchy!
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 24, 2014 10:45:31 GMT -5
^I know. Who'd think it was a 56-year-old woman on that track? She is challenging what "we" expect of a woman her age. It's not my favorite track, but it's fun.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Dec 24, 2014 11:20:54 GMT -5
It's grown on me, but I still consider it Incredible 2.0
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 13:39:16 GMT -5
And Ghost Town is Look of Love 2.0!!!
I love how on BIM she screams "Who do you think you are?" sounding a lot like Courtney Love on Violet! (Except Courtney can't sing that way anymore; Madonna has done a great job of preserving her voice...I guess she knew what she was doing all along over the years by not over singing).
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Dec 24, 2014 13:48:46 GMT -5
I think she should send:
Unapologetic Bitch to Pop Ghosttown to AC/Hot AC Bitch, I'm Madonna to Rhy
all at once. Fuck it.
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Dec 24, 2014 14:38:17 GMT -5
Having 'lived' with these tracks for a few days, I'm really excited about this album. Her most original material in years.
She sounds so much more engaged and Living for Love, whilst not perfect, has the makings of a great Madonna song.
The other stuff, I can see why it would turn some off - UB and BIM in particular, they're a bit Major Lazer-y - but at least they're different, which I haven't been able to say about her material in ages.
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Post by bat1990 on Dec 24, 2014 14:52:36 GMT -5
I have so far only purchased and listened to Living for Love. If it is true that more songs are coming in February, I am planning on buying 1 track each Sunday starting Jan. 4.
That way it'll be like an IV drip of new music in which I can enjoy each song. THEN, I can see how the final product comes together in complete sequencing.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 24, 2014 15:37:51 GMT -5
So 14 tracks leaked?
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Dec 24, 2014 17:32:34 GMT -5
Why can't her OLD unreleased material leak instead of the new stuff, lol. I would like that.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 24, 2014 18:00:31 GMT -5
^Yes- like that track with Pat Leonard recorded during the LAP sessions.
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Post by So Pure on Dec 24, 2014 18:10:18 GMT -5
^^^ First is a Kiss & Love Attack!
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Dec 24, 2014 19:09:53 GMT -5
3 Rebel Heart songs make an impact on Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart! "Bitch I'm Madonna" had sales of 12,000 downloads. "Living for Love" starts with 10,000 sold and "Unapologetic Bitch", 7,000. www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6415173/madonna-hot-dance-electronic-songs-chart-rebel-heart?mobile_redirection=falseMadonna Debuts Three Tracks on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ChartBy Gordon Murray | December 24, 2014 6:15 PM EST A trio of tracks from her upcoming 'Rebel Heart' album debut days after their arrival. Madonna catapults onto Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart with three tracks from her upcoming Rebel Heart album: "Bitch I'm Madonna" (No. 14), "Living for Love" (No. 16) and "Unapologetic Bitch" (No. 26). The songs, available for instant download upon pre-ordering the album (due March 10) or as a la carte purchases, were made available digitally in a surprise move at midnight on Friday (Dec. 19), following massive demo leaks earlier in the week. (An additional 14 demos leaked on Dec. 23.) The songs soar onto the chart, therefore, on the strength of only a partial week of sales and with only small benefits from other metrics (streaming, radio airplay and club play). The cuts mark Madonna's first entries on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, which premiered on Jan. 26, 2013. "Bitch I'm Madonna," featuring Nicki Minaj, leads with sales of 12,000 downloads, according to Nielsen Music. "Living," the album's first proper single, starts with 10,000 sold and "Unapologetic," 7,000. The tracks begin on Dance/Electronic Digital Songs at Nos. 9, 12 and 14, respectively. (She notches her first top 10 on the list, which launched in January 2010.) Two versions of "Living," the album original and an instrumental, shipped to club DJs on the evening of Dec. 21. Remixes are currently in production and, once approved by Madonna, will be sent out. Madonna leads all acts with 43 Dance Club Songs No. 1s, with her most recent, "Turn Up the Radio," ruling on Sept. 8, 2012. Madonna told Billboard on Dec. 21 that "Living" went through more than 10 incarnations during the recording process, including ones with vocals from British singer MNEK. "There will be remixes with MNEK's voice," she confirmed. As for radio airplay, top 40 has so far not warmed to "Living." It's received a mere 10 plays at the format (through Dec. 23) (led by KMXV Kansas City, which has sampled it three times). Then again, Interscope Records serviced the song at midnight, Monday morning (Dec. 22) as a soft sell. An Interscope source tells Billboard that the label will re-service the song after New Year's and decide on an official "add" date shortly thereafter. (Surely the song's rush-release and Christmas week timing, when many programmers are on vacation, play into radio's general lack of interest in the song do far.)Madonna last reached the Pop Songs airplay chart in 2012, when "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (featuring Minaj and M.I.A.) and "Girl Gone Wild" reached Nos. 24 and 38, respectively. "Luvin' "was aided by coordinated first-day plays on iHeartMedia-owned stations, as well as Madonna's performance of it during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI. "The reason I wanted to call the record Rebel Heart was because I felt like it explores two very distinct sides of my personality," Madonna says. (The album's buzz spurred Madonna to top the Billboard + Twitter real-time Trending 140 chart on Dec. 22.) "The rebellious, renegade side of me, and the romantic side of me. "(Fans will) just get my rebellious and romantic side all mixed in together.") Additional reporting by Keith Caulfield and Gary Trust
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Dec 24, 2014 20:07:10 GMT -5
I can't believe she's putting out an album that has a super potential at being better than Confessions. I was convinced for the last 10 years is wasn't humanly possible. But here we are!
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Post by Me. I Am Justin... on Dec 24, 2014 21:33:13 GMT -5
For me, I don't think this will top Confessions. But I so think this will definitely be her best since then. I haven't listened to any leaks. I downloaded the 6 tracks off of iTunes days ago but I wasn't able to spend time with them until today. "Living For Love", "Devil Pray" & "Ghosttown" are my faves so far. Can't wait to hear remixes for "Living For Love".
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Post by floridagrl on Dec 24, 2014 22:23:55 GMT -5
Epic era. Still have Devil Pray on massive repeat!! She's the coolest!! "We all bleed the same color! #rebelhearts Unite! #livingforlove" -Madonna "Wishing all my fans the happiest of Holidays! I appreciate your love and support! #rebelheart #livingforlove" -Madonna Back at you, Queen!! "Santa cAme early this year! good things come to those who wait! #rebelheart" -Madonna Exquisite!
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Dec 24, 2014 22:45:04 GMT -5
Another song called "Sex" has leaked.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Dec 25, 2014 7:03:33 GMT -5
They should push the album up to January at this point.
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Post by Pink Pvssy on Dec 25, 2014 8:46:22 GMT -5
Just listened to the new leaked tracks. For me, this is her best since Music.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Dec 25, 2014 10:27:15 GMT -5
I won't listen to any other songs except the single and the clips on ITUNES. I wanna see what surprises ol' Madge has in store. Turkish DELIGHT, baby, and so much more!
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Post by tamed09 on Dec 25, 2014 10:30:15 GMT -5
Have not and will not listen!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:42:56 GMT -5
release the album already and promote like hell. and rethink your team
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 25, 2014 10:58:46 GMT -5
As expected, the tunes have plunged down the iTunes chart, which will continue until the next phase of activity/hype.
I wouldn't be surprised if the album ends up getting pushed up. Doing so by a month would pout it right after the Grammys telecast (which was when she said the next set of songs or whatever would be released).
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Dec 25, 2014 12:18:08 GMT -5
The amazing thing is Rebel Heart stayed #1 and high on iTunes charts as a preorder. :)
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Dec 25, 2014 18:30:20 GMT -5
I cannot WAIT for the Grammy's and I really can't wait for the music video and remixes to Living For Love. 2015 is gonna be AWESOME for us fans.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Dec 25, 2014 19:26:17 GMT -5
Some of the new leaks ("Body Shop" and "SEX" in particular) are flat-out hilarious. Some of the worst songs she's ever cut. Did she go in to the studio in character as Rebecca Carlson? It actually gives you a fascinating insight into how much might be demo'd, recorded and trashed during the album-making process. Still can't believe this detritus even made it near the recording studio, though. Who thought these concepts were worthy ideas?
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Post by Keelzit on Dec 25, 2014 19:38:49 GMT -5
Is she performing at the Grammys? :o :'(
Her Hung Up performance at the 2006 ceremony is legendary. I'd love to see her work with Gorillaz on some studio material.
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Post by Illusions on Dec 25, 2014 19:41:53 GMT -5
I actually really enjoy S.E.X and wouldn't mind if it makes the album.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Dec 25, 2014 20:26:17 GMT -5
Some of the new leaks ("Body Shop" and "SEX" in particular) are flat-out hilarious. Some of the worst songs she's ever cut. Did she go in to the studio in character as Rebecca Carlson? It actually gives you a fascinating insight into how much might be demo'd, recorded and trashed during the album-making process. Still can't believe this detritus even made it near the recording studio, though. Who thought these concepts were worthy ideas? I think she was just having fun while recording and those happened. "Sex" is like one of those SNL parodies. It's just so over the top. "Body Shop" is a mess, but it sounds like something Britney would have put on her last album.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 25, 2014 20:51:20 GMT -5
Finally streaming all the songs on XBOX Music. : D
I liked Illuminati.
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