By A Web Design
MADONNA
MADONNA
MDNA
Interscope / Universal
Madge’s last album was Celebration, a greatest hits record. Fortunately she released it before this one, because none of these 17 songs would have made the cut.
Following in her penchant for acronyms, Madonna is back with MDNA. She’s still in her dancefloor phase which has seen her produce some hits and others which fell flat. Her latest double disc follows in this vein.
The excitement of Madonna’s collaboration with William Orbit, whose past collaboration brought her the hugely successful Ray Of Light, soon fades through lacklustre mechanical tracks such as Gang Bang. There are a few good moments, including I’m A Sinner, which is reminiscent of Beautiful Stranger.
Collaborations with M.I.A and Nicki Minaj lift some songs, especially Give Me All Your Luvin’, a pop number produced by Martin Solveig. It will probably be the biggest radio hit.
It’s a shame that trailblazer Madonna gets lost in the electronic pop crowd with singles that don’t match the success of her contemporaries. Even she seems to know it. “I’m so tired of playing this game” Madonna proclaims on Turn Up The Radio.
The lyrics on Masterpiece, Falling Free and Best Friend are personal and emotional, far from all the other vapid statements she sings. It’s times like these when Madonna’s in full form. Unfortunately these moments are few and far between on MDNA.
_CORAL HUCKSTEP
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WAKE ME UP
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