Madonna - Confessions on a Dance Floor
|
List Price: Our Price: $3.73 You Save: $10.23 (73%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $0.01 (click here) Category: Music CD See more new music releases 
|
|---|
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store
Canadian Music Store
Free Music Notes for Confessions on a Dance Floor
Free Music Review: Hung Up On Madonna's Confessions!
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, let me be honest and state that I'm not a real Madonna fan. What I mean is that even though I've liked several of her songs over the years like, Power of Goodbye, Frozen Spanish eyes and Like a Prayer, to name a few; I never bought any of those records...I never really bothered to for reasons that I honestly don't know... and now along comes her latest effort, "Confessions on a dance floor," and suddenly I was compelled to go out and get it after hearing the first two singles, Hung Up and Sorry... and I had also read some of the reviews on Amazon which peaked my interest even further and so I went out and bought this record... and I am enjoying it over and over again!
This album is simply wonderful! It's a dance record. All of the tracks are upbeat and fun, which makes for great listening. Dance music is where Madonna's true talent lies.... I mean her ballads are nice also but she really knows how to work dance tracks and make them infectious to the point where you find yourself really listening and singing along with every track... and before you know it, you've lost track of time having been listening to this music and being sucked into Madonna's world repeatedly.
In terms of lyrics, the album isn't deep but they are fun and that makes the songs all the more enjoyable. In fact, sometimes the lyrics are downright ridiculous... I don't like cities, but I like New York. Other places make me feel like a dork... she sings on the Track I Love New York... but hey come on its all in the fun! That's what makes this album fun...the fact that its lighthearted and upbeat and purely entertaining, and we can always use a little more fun in our lives!
Every track here is great and addictive but my favorites include; Hung Up, Sorry, Forbidden Love, and Push. Even though these songs are not deep lyrically does it mean that there aren't stories and messages in them, because Madonna finds ways to get her messages across while maintaining that light atmosphere. On the track Jump she talks about her experiences in life and finding your way in life, On How High she talks about her rise to fame and her experiences and her reflecting on her life and career, and as we all know weather you are a true Madonna fan or not, she is a person who likes to push the envelope and just try new things, she likes to keep people guessing and wondering about her sometimes that that being said there is the track called Isaac on here that I've heard people talking about... honestly I don't really know what it's about but it sounds fantastic....it has a kind of religious tone to it I think, so I won't be surprised if someone starts to complain about it...but for me its just another great track on this album. The final track on here ends the album on a fitting note, on "Like it or Not" she takes on the haters saying " This is who I am, you can like it or not, you can love me or leave me cuz I'm never gonna stop," which I think is self explanatory, and true to Madonna's style and character.
The album consists of 12 tracks but it really doesn't seem that way...it plays continuously from track to track uninterrupted, until the final track closes which is a nice touch and suitable for a dance record such as this.
When it comes down to it I think both hardcore Madonna fans, newbies or just the curious sort will love this record... if you cant get the current singles out of your head then this album is for you! If you're just curious but hesitating for whatever reason... I urge you to give this album a try or at the very least try to find
someone who owns it and give it a spin.... I'm sure you'll like what you hear... I sure do!!
Free Music Review: Madonna's offers up her best material since Ray of Light
Hit: 5 Stars
When I got wind that Madonna was finally releasing some new material, initial reports were that it was going to be her "Rock album" a la Franz Ferdinand and Killers. So wasn't I surprised to hear later reports that not only was she not going Rock, but that her new release was actually going to be a straight-up Dance album!
I was a little nervous about the whole thing after the somewhat disappointing Music and the tepid reaction to American Life. Although I loved that album, despite it's #1 debut, it was clear the rest of the world was not in agreement (despite, again, the fact it includes seven, yes seven, Top 10 dance singles).
Maybe this is why she decided to get back to her roots, as they say, and give the people what they want. An album to pop on to dance around the room and forget the world exists.
I certainly had no need to be worried.
Madonna has returned to the dance floor, and she has come back with a vengeance.
The album kicks starts in overdrive with the blistering ABBA-sampled lead-off single, "Hung Up," her best single in years, and doesn't let up for the first nine songs of the album! The album includes two of the best songs she has ever recorded, "Sorry" (rumoured to be the second single and the best mainstream dance track she has recorded since "Vogue") and "Forbidden Love" (not to be confused with the song of the same name from her Bedtime Stories album). It also includes a song which is a wink at her very own "Holiday," as "Get Together" is seemingly loosely based on the groove that threw Madonna onto the edge of superstardom twenty-two years ago.
Honestly, there are nine seriously strong tracks on this album of twelve. Each one has it's own feel, it's own vibe, but each one with a killer beat.
I feel she lost her footing a little by putting the "spiritual" track "Isaac" on here. It seems very ill-placed on the album and is definitely, by far, the weakest track on the album, but not nearly as big a blemish as "I'm So Stupid" was to American Life. "Let it Will be" and "Like it or Not" (produced by Bloodshy & Avant, best known for producing Britney Spears' worst single, "Toxic"), although two sufficiently good songs, are forgettable in the long run in comparison to the other nine slammin' tracks. The fact that nine of twelve are strong, however, is far more than most albums can say these days.
The album is made up of high-BPM, high-concept dance tracks, slowing only ever-so-slightly near the end for the RnB-tinged "Push" which will hopefully get a release or a remix somewhere down the road.
The album showcases some of the best production she has ever done and some very clever lyrics. Stuart Price, musical director of her Re-Invention Tour, but best known for producing and remixing this years dance sensation Juliet, along with his numerous dance remixes of artists like No Doubt, Killers, FischerSpooner and his very own remix of Madonna's "Hollywood," co-produced eleven of the tracks on this album with Madonna. The man is absolutely brilliant and truly brought out the best material Madonna has recorded in ages.
The most notable downfall of this album is that it is continuous. Each song mixes into each other, and that really is a downside for those, like me, who prefer to listen to albums on shuffle. Here's hoping there is an eventual release with all the songs separated. And take note that the limited edition, featuring one extra song entitled "Fighting Spirit," will be in stores on December 13th, just in time for Christmas.
Believe me, just for that one song, I will be first in line.
Free Music Review: One Of Madonna's Strongest Albums To Date.
Hit: 5 Stars
When I got wind that Madonna was finally releasing some new material, initial reports were that it was going to be her "Rock album" a la Franz Ferdinand and Killers. So wasn't I surprised to hear later reports that not only was she not going Rock, but that her new release was actually going to be a straight-up Dance album!
I was a little nervous about the whole thing after the somewhat disappointing Music and the tepid reaction to American Life. Although I loved that album, despite it's #1 debut, it was clear the rest of the world was not in agreement (despite, again, the fact it includes seven, yes seven, Top 10 dance singles).
Maybe this is why she decided to get back to her roots, as they say, and give the people what they want. An album to pop on to dance around the room and forget the world exists.
I certainly had no need to be worried.
Madonna has returned to the dance floor, and she has come back with a vengeance.
The album kicks starts in overdrive with the blistering ABBA-sampled lead-off single, "Hung Up," her best single in years, and doesn't let up for the first nine songs of the album! The album includes two of the best songs she has ever recorded, "Sorry" (rumoured to be the second single and the best mainstream dance track she has recorded since "Vogue") and "Forbidden Love" (not to be confused with the song of the same name from her Bedtime Stories album). It also includes a song which is a wink at her very own "Holiday," as "Get Together" is seemingly loosely based on the groove that threw Madonna onto the edge of superstardom twenty-two years ago.
Honestly, there are nine seriously strong tracks on this album of twelve. Each one has it's own feel, it's own vibe, but each one with a killer beat.
I feel she lost her footing a little by putting the "spiritual" track "Isaac" on here. It seems very ill-placed on the album and is definitely, by far, the weakest track on the album, but not nearly as big a blemish as "I'm So Stupid" was to American Life. "Let it Will be" and "Like it or Not" (produced by Bloodshy & Avant, best known for producing Britney Spears' worst single, "Toxic"), although two sufficiently good songs, are forgettable in the long run in comparison to the other nine slammin' tracks. The fact that nine of twelve are strong, however, is far more than most albums can say these days.
The album is made up of high-BPM, high-concept dance tracks, slowing only ever-so-slightly near the end for the RnB-tinged "Push" which will hopefully get a release or a remix somewhere down the road.
The album showcases some of the best production she has ever done and some very clever lyrics. Stuart Price, musical director of her Re-Invention Tour, but best known for producing and remixing this years dance sensation Juliet, along with his numerous dance remixes of artists like No Doubt, Killers, FischerSpooner and his very own remix of Madonna's "Hollywood," co-produced eleven of the tracks on this album with Madonna. The man is absolutely brilliant and truly brought out the best material Madonna has recorded in ages.
The most notable downfall of this album is that it is continuous. Each song mixes into each other, and that really is a downside for those, like me, who prefer to listen to albums on shuffle. Here's hoping there is an eventual release with all the songs separated. And take note that the limited edition, featuring one extra song entitled "Fighting Spirit," will be in stores on December 13th, just in time for Christmas.
Believe me, just for that one song, I will be first in line.
Free Music Review: Confessions on a Dance Floor
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best Madonna album ever! This was the first Madonna album I had ever heard and it was awesome. I have also listened to some of her earlier albums--"Like a Virgin", "True Blue", "The Immaculate Collection", "Bedtime Stories", "Something to Remember", "Music", and "American Life". "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is awesome compared to any of the older ones that I have listened to.
1. "Hung Up" --- Uses the music from Abba's "Gimme Gimme Gimme". I have heard "Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight)" by the A-Teens and "Hung Up" is much better, it makes you really want to dance.
5/5
2. "Get Together" --- Another great song, not as great as "Hung Up", but the lyrics will get stuck in your head and you can't help but start to dance when it plays.
5/5
3. "Sorry" --- This song is one of the better songs on the album. At the beginning (and in the middle), Madonna says "Sorry" in many different languages. I thought that this was a good thing to do because it shows how talented she really is. Like "Hung Up" and "Get Together", "Sorry" will make you really want to dance.
5/5
4. "Future Lovers" --- Although not as good as "Sorry", "Future Lovers" is a great song, with good lyrics. It may not make you want to dance as much as "Hung Up" will, but the song is great no matter what.
5/5
5. "I Love New York" --- Better than "Future Lovers", "I Love New York" has Madonna dissing all other cities such as Los Angeles by saying "Los Angeles is for, people who sleep" and also Paris and London. Again, it may not make you want to dance, but it is still a great song.
5/5
6. "Let it Will Be" --- Better than "I Love New York", "Let it Will Be" has captivating lyrics, and once you know them, every time you hear the song, you won't be able to help yourself singing along. Maybe it's a little slow to dance to, but as "Future Lovers" and "I Love New York", it is still a great song.
5/5
7. "Forbidden Love" --- Picks up the pace after a couple of slower songs. The lyrics are great and maybe you'll even want to dance.
5/5
8. "Jump" --- This song will definitely make you want to dance and jump. The lyrics in this song--as in "Let it Will Be"--will get stuck in your head. "Are you ready to jump? Get ready to jump."
5/5
9. "How High" --- It may sound like a part 2 to "Jump", but it has a completely different concept. The lyrics to "How High" are some of the best on the album. "How high our mistakes? How much fortune can you make?"
5/5
10. "Isaac" --- Madonna sings stuff from the Bible and about the heavens. The lyrics, as in "How High" and "Let it Will Be", the lyrics are good and captivating. Maybe not a song to dance to, but to listen to.
5/5
11. "Push" --- In my opinion, the best song on the album. It really makes you want to dance, and the lyrics are great. "You pushed me to go the extra mile. You pushed me when it's difficult to smile." "You pushed me, see the other point of view. You pushed me when there's nothing else to do. You pushed me when I think I know it all. You pushed me when I stumble and I fall."
5/5
12. "Like it Or Not" --- The closer to the album. Slower than "Push", but still a great song and the best closing song someone could ever have on an album. The lyrics are also great. "You can call me a sinner, but you can't call me a saint."
5/5
This album gets a rating of 60/60 or 100%, which is definitely 5 stars.
Free Music Review: Please give it a rest...
Hit: 5 Stars
When Billboard magazine stated Mariah was the biggest selling female artist that was in the year 2000. This statement was made BEFORE Madonna released her album Music, which went on to sell 15 million copies worldwide. Then between her Greatest Hits Volume 2 and American Life albums, Madonna sold another 10 million copies. Madonna is the top selling female artist in worldwide album sales..not Mariah. This is stated by the Guiness Book of World Records. If you want to debate this fact, at least use current and accurate information. Another thing, Mariah is very popular in the US and yes..The Emancipation of Mimi is 5 X platinum in the US and has sold over 4 million copies so far...HOWEVER..her worldwide sales are not comparable to Madonna. Madonna is the more popular selling artist in total worldwide sales hands down. Mimi's sales outside the US are around 2 million (this is after 8 months). In just one month, Madonna has already sold around 3 million copies of Confessions (outside the US) and another 760,000+ copies in America. This information comes directly from Warner Bros. records. Madonna will outsell Mariah in total worldwide sales. The only country where Mariah currently has a stronger following is the US. Madonna is a bigger success in every other country around the world. And as far as the reviewer from Italy who stated his opinions about American charts, he is right. America has a very narrow view of what music listeners want to hear on the radio. This is due partially to requests but I can guarantee you that it also has alot to do with pay offs and narrow minded dj's who play what THEY think people want to hear. They cater only to kids and teenagers. The majority of the American public is not even considered for playlists. The truth is Madonna is a 47 year old musician and despite her strong following and ability to craft music that is critically praised..radio stations do not want to play her because of her age. Cher went through a similar treatment after Believe..that song was huge at radio. Then her next singles all failed to make much of any chart impact. American radio does not want to promote artists over 40 for fear of losing their target audience (the teenagers). Mariah is hot right now among the young generation, so they keep playing her and playing her regardless of whether people are requesting it or not. Most radio stations have pre-recorded and pre-selected playlists of what they play during the day. They may spend about 20% of the time actually playing requests. The rest of the time they are playing pre-recorded set lists. And it is easier for any artist like Mariah who is basically r+b to get strong radio play and in turn shoot up the Billboard charts. Most American stations today are r+b radio..even top 40 stations..80% of what they play is r+b/hip hop, not pop/rock/dance, etc. An artist like Madonna will always have a harder time getting radio airplay. She is played solely on Mainstream Top 40 and dance radio. And dance radio is not even counted into Billboard's Hot 100 charts. Madonna is currently charting 7 weeks at number 1 in Dance Radio and none of these audience impressions are even being calculated into her Hot 100 airplay total. Another point..before you criticize the lyrics of "I Love New York" (the only song on Confessions that has silly lyrics.) Please take a look at Mariah's lyrics on her current release.. "I came to have a party..open off the Bacardi, feeling so "hot tamale".....you like this and you know it, caution, it's so explosive, them chickens is ash and i'm lotion".... Hardly in line with the days when she was writing songs like "Hero"