Madonna

[moorje]

I still find it interesting that MDNA had some deeply personal songs but only the frothy ones were released as singles.

 

[Deleted member 33252]

I still find it interesting that MDNA had some deeply personal songs but only the frothy ones were released as singles.

I think that was more due to the label though. She tried to have Falling Free released but they didn’t let her.

 

[chasingthepast]

I still find it interesting that MDNA had some deeply personal songs but only the frothy ones were released as singles.

Well the released ones were definitely more radio friendly so I guess that's why the label went for them. The personal ones are the real gems of that album of course. And Beautiful Killer & I Fucked Up.

 

[Mikey1701]

I’ll just sit in the corner stanning Girl Gone Wild alone he he.

 

[NobodyKnowsMe]

I think that was more due to the label though. She tried to have Falling Free released but they didn’t let her.

Really? I didn’t know that. When did that info come out?

 

[chasingthepast]

On Spotify, it's the Martin Solveig remix. I.e basically his ideal version. Her vocal is the SAME take but sounds 10x better.

I need someone to take these vocals and combine them with the album instrumental. The chorus here is....not particularly pleasant to listen to.

 

[dodoriazarbon]

If the Dada Life remix (in edit form) of Girl Gone Wild opened MDNA. Sorry to our wigs...

 

[moorje]

I think that was more due to the label though. She tried to have Falling Free released but they didn’t let her.

I can understand that one. And I love Falling Free.

 

[Up Down Suite]

If the Dada Life remix (in edit form) of Girl Gone Wild opened MDNA. Sorry to our wigs...

I love the dramatics from the Offer Nissim one, strings & everything. I still looove this tiny visual that used it:

 

[Chris_P]

Well link to it, binch!

I PM'd you, by the way, in case you didn't see it.

 

[animalinstinct]

I love the dramatics from the Offer Nissim one, strings & everything. I still looove this tiny visual that used it:

I swear Madonna could fart and Offer Nissim would Remix it (badly).

 

[chasingthepast]

I PM'd you, by the way, in case you didn't see it.

Seconding the link request.

 

[dodoriazarbon]

My dragging of Girl Gone Wild has me listening to the album again (minus the singles, Superstar, Gang Bang and BDay Song) and I know it's overstated but when those tinny ass drums kick in after the heavenly change in pace in Love Spent...

I also increasinly feel certain that Some Girls might be the most solid thing on the record. Pop Legends and Rexhars know.

 

[moorje]

I also increasinly feel certain that Some Girls might be the most solid thing on the record. Pop Legends and Rexhars know.

I LOVE Some Girls. It's like a behemoth proclaiming their manifesto.

 

[Lioncourt]

Really? I didn’t know that. When did that info come out?

Her 2015 Q&A, I submitted the question and was surprised she answered it. It seemed she wanted to elaborate on other songs as well but was probably pressed for time.

 

[NightmareBoy]

As for "Bitch I'm Madonna", I'm gonna save the majority of what I have to say about it for the rate (where all Madonna discussion should be happening at the moment anyway) but what I will say is that I think it was a great watershed moment. You either Get It or you Don't Get It. If you Don't Get It... it's maybe time for your Madonna journey to end.

You can get it and still not like it.
As for ending a 4-decade (amazing) journey because of one song? With all due respect: no way.

 

[scottdisick94]

My popular opinion is that I agree that Some Girls is MDNA’s best offering (or I’m Addicted)

My unpopular opinion is that I don’t think BDay Song is awful .

 

[drewsky]

You could cobble together a decent to good 10-track MDNA tracklist. It still wouldn't be regarded as one of her best, but it far and away wouldn't be at the bottom of the stack

 

[mindtrappa]

It’s really the poor mixing that brings the whole thing down. I can deal with frothy EDM and surf-pop, but not when her poorly treated vocals are so far back in the mix and the production is that tinny. I mean, it just sounds unfinished. I wish the stems would leak so someone could work on giving it a decent remaster.

 

[Deleted member 25044]

8 years later and I still can't decide if I actually like MDNA in some way or not. It's flaws are just too over-whelming!