June 23, 20205 yr Incredible is not one of my faves. It is not the worst on the HC album however !! I would give that to Spanish Lesson. I’m not a fan of voices either !!
June 24, 20205 yr I like the concept of the song, like how the rhythm changes to reflect the shift in mood, but there's something off about the finish product. I don't think Pharrell's production choice works; the structure of the song is very repetitive and lengthy so the production needs to counteract, but it's very noisy and busy throughout as well as quite basic, so everything just clashes. I was going to say Orbit or Mirwais would be more equipped to handle a song structured like this (not that the lyrics in this exact song would suit their style) but then remembered Pharrell did a fine job of producing a 6 minute song just before this - 'She's Not Me'.
June 25, 20205 yr Author Definitely too long, but an interesting structure and insanely catchy. When I listen to this album, this is the song that stays in my head long after it's finished :lol: I guess it's a combination of how repetitive it is for so long!
July 13, 20205 yr Author YUtvUFsPA6Y 06. Love Profusion Love Profusion was the final single released from American Life. The song was dedicated to Madonna's then husband, Guy Ritchie, and it continues the theme of the album which is the confusion Madonna saw within American culture. The song was not a success in the US (much like most of the album), however it did make a splash elsewhere around the globe. The song has yet to be performed on any tours, nor did it receive any promotion at the time of its release. What are your thoughts on this single from 2003?
July 14, 20205 yr Not a fan of this at all. Prefers the remix on the remix album. Nothing Fails should have been a world wide single with a video. It would have done wonders for the album.
July 14, 20205 yr I have a big soft spot for Love Profusion — clearly not the right single choice (not that it mattered) but still very underrated.
July 17, 20205 yr Author The video is very saccharine, but the song is gorgeous. I think it gets an unjust hard time from Madonna fans!
July 23, 20205 yr Author HxmFNMzLtFg 07. Revolver (feat. Lil Wayne) Revolver was the second single released from the greatest hits compilation, Celebration. It also marked the final song to be released with her record company (that she had been with since 1982). The song features Lil Wayne, and was also remixed by David Guetta and Afrojack, a remix that went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The song is about violence and love, a controversial topic that provoked further outrage on tour, particularly in response to the 2012 Colorado shootings. What are your thoughts on this Madonna shot from 2009?
August 14, 20204 yr Author fR_x5l83dk8 08. Runaway Lover Runaway Lover is part of Madonna's 8th album 'Music'. It is about a love that the man doesn't care about, and as a result there’s a lot of carried baggage and Madonna doesn’t want any of it in her life as it causes more trouble than it's worth. It is produced by William Orbit and is the 3rd song on the album. What are your thoughts on this track from 2000, did it deserve to be a single?
October 20, 20204 yr Author 0vqsLV0SJyU 09. Devil Wouldn't Recognize You Devil Wouldn't Recognize You is features on Madonna's 11th studio album. The album track has since garnered a lot of love from fans, with many deeming it an album highlight and a missed singles opportunity. Produced by Timbaland, who compared it to 'Frozen', the song draws listeners in with its soft piano introduction, before speeding up and intensifying. What are your thoughts on this devilish track that was written long before the Hard Candy era began?
October 25, 20204 yr Author Agreed - one of her best ever songs and my second favourite album track from her! :wub:
October 27, 20204 yr The absolute highlight of the album for me, crazy that it wasn't released as a single as I think it would have done quite well and even appealed to people outside of her usual fanbase.
October 28, 20204 yr I'd definitely have made this single #3, but only with a proper video. I could envision something really moody and story-led, perhaps a minute or two longer than the actual song. The song itself is an album highlight, as mentioned already. I think a lot of 'Hard Candy' gets a hard time but I would have liked it to explore this sound more. It's still recognisably Timbaland/Timberlake but Madonna has more presence and personal stamp.
November 8, 20204 yr Author wXnuLyQEUpw 10. Easy Ride Easy Ride on American Life is about wanting to live a comfortable existance, but wanting to work for it and gain everything that life has to offer. It is a hugely reflective song in which the knowledge she has built is culminated and intricately explored. In the song, she looks forward at passing on her life experiences to her children and let go of her past disappointments. With beautiful strings and Madonna's mournful vocals, it makes a stark contrast to the most of the rest of the album on which it features. What are your thoughts on this reflective track from 2003?
November 9, 20204 yr Author In a similar way to 'Little Star' in the 90s thread, this song is a fair bit different to what else is on its album and so it can be overlooked. However, the slow-pace and reflective lyrics work well against the harsh, backdrop of some of the other songs. I think it's a real "stop you in your tracks" moment and another example of how less is sometimes a whole lot more.
November 9, 20204 yr East Ride is my fav off the album. Lyrically it’s totally relatable. Shame it was cut from the Madame X setlist !!
November 9, 20204 yr Author It was on the 'Tears of a Clown' set list. Think she must enjoy performing it! :wub:
November 10, 20204 yr Big fan of 'Easy Ride'! Potentially my favourite album closer from Madonna. It just sums up her feelings explored on the record perfectly; her rejection of instantaneous fame and her appreciation of family. Those chopped strings at the end are a highlight! Random but the guitar always reminded me of 'Tribute' by Tenacious D! :lol:
November 16, 20204 yr Author gLFWRDsx5AI 11. Don't Tell Me The second single from Music, Don't Tell Me is next. In the song, co-produced and written by Madonna and Mirwais (with help from her brother-in-law Joe Henry), Madonna tells her lover not to control me. The song, with its radio-friendly nature, became a huge hit in Europe and in the US and helped Madonna to cement her place in the history books. The music video, while simple at heart, is incredibly effective. It features Madonna on an automated treadmill, in front of a projection screen. The video went on to be nominated for two MTV VMAs and a Grammy. What are your thoughts on this single from 2000?
