Madonna - MDNA

by **ECE** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:13 pm

ANH wrote:
Dragonn wrote:
GetBack wrote:So what do they want Madonna to sing about? Menopause?! Arthritis? Wrinkles? Alzheimer's disease?
loooooooooooooooooooooooool
I laughed too,

by **jpguy** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:35 pm

LOL, seems like they're trying to get Madonna down for some reason, but I see what they meant, they are right... I don't care about Madonna being on the dance floor, but sheez... please, release something DECENT for God's sake!

by **GetBack** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:42 pm

jpguy wrote:LOL, seems like they're trying to get Madonna down for some reason, but I see what they meant, they are right... I don't care about Madonna being on the dance floor, but sheez... please, release something DECENT for God's sake!

Honey, they are always like that playing the whole "You should release mature responsible stuff because you're a mother/grandmother now" card. Just like what they said about Britney, now Madonna, and even to Christina!!!

by **Dragonn** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:09 pm

jpguy wrote:LOL, seems like they're trying to get Madonna down for some reason, but I see what they meant, they are right... I don't care about Madonna being on the dance floor, but sheez... please, release something DECENT for God's sake!

I could say the same about christina, please, release something DECENT for God's sake! Like music!

by **TiagoRodrigues** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:33 pm

jpguy wrote:LOL, seems like they're trying to get Madonna down for some reason, but I see what they meant, they are right... I don't care about Madonna being on the dance floor, but sheez... please, release something DECENT for God's sake!

that coming from someone who has Aguilera on their avatar pic... :lol:

by **jpguy** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:38 pm

What a way to avoid the obvious... even if Aguilera releases CRAP, it's not like Madonna is releasing something decent, most reviews agree on this so it's not me making this up... and that's why her lead single became a total failure in all markets... same is going to happen with the 2nd single sadly...[/b]

by **krikshels** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:47 pm

Ok we love you opinion, move on.

http://blindedbysound.com/post/viewPost ... d0761dc792

Like the review

by **bibogritos** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:59 pm

Metacritic - MDNA (64)

Expert Witness (MSN Music) Robert Christgau = 91
BBC Music = 80
PopMatters = 80
The Independent (UK)(Andy Gill) = 80
MusicOMH (UK) = 80
Chicago Tribune = 75 (3/4)
Slant = 70
New Music Express = 70
Rolling Stones = 70
Boston Globe = 70
New York Times = 70
Spin = 70
Entertainment Weekly = 67
Guardian (UK) = 60
drownedinsound (UK) = 60
The Observer (UK) = 60 (3/5)
Los Angeles Times = 50 (2/4)
Fact Magazine (UK) = 50 (2,5/5)
The Quietus (UK) = 50
AV Club (Chicago) = C (50)
Telegraph (Uk) = 40
Pitchfork (Chicago) = 45
The Independent on Sunday (Simon Price)(UK) = 40
Consequence of Sound (Chicago) = 40 (2/5)
One Thirty BPM = 35
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Billboard = very positive (95-100)
Q Magazine = 80 (4/5)
AllMusic = 70 (3,5/5)
Mojo (UK) = 60
Now Magazine = 60 (3/5) NNN/NNNNN
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out of Metacritic

New York Daily News (Jim Farber) = 5/5 (100)
New York Post = 4 stars
Daily Mirror = 4/5 (80)
Examiner = A- (91)
Usa Today = 3,5/4 (88)
US Weekly = 3,5/4 (88)
Digital Spy = 4/5 (80)
Daily Express (Simon Gage) = (4/5) (80)
Miami Herald (Howard Cohen) = 3,5 (70 or 88)
Newsday = A (100)
Daily Star = 8/10 (80)
About.com (Ben Norman) = 4/5(80)
Huffington Post = Positive Review
Music.msn.com (Kurt B. Reighley) = 3,5/5 (70)
Artistdirect (Maggie Pannacione) = 5/5 (100)
Thewrap.com (Chris Willman) = positive review
Suntimes.com (Thomas Conner) = 3/4 (75)

by **denise** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:00 pm

TiagoRodrigues wrote:
jpguy wrote:LOL, seems like they're trying to get Madonna down for some reason, but I see what they meant, they are right... I don't care about Madonna being on the dance floor, but sheez... please, release something DECENT for God's sake!
that coming from someone who has Aguilera on their avatar pic...

by **MatheusCiccone** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:07 pm

The funniest think is that the person uses the professional critic card to validade her/his/ point of view. But, following this line, Christina Aguilera's works are what? Atrocious to say the least? Well, 55/100 for Stripped, and 56/100 for Bionic. Her best effort scored only 69/100.
Im not trying to reduce Christina here, because I like her. What Im doing is proving you that your way to see thinks is, at least, contradictory. :wink:

And, yes, some critics almost only writed about her age, not about the music.

by **Jesper** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:15 pm

At the end of the day, it is about personal opinion, I don't care about critics, but on the other side, using someone's avatar is one of the most childish ways imo, to "attack" someone on a forum.

by **MatheusCiccone** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:37 pm

I never tried to diss jpguy because of her/ his music preferences. Im just saying that his/her way to see thinks justified by professional critics is contradictory.
Using a CA's avatar shows that you like her, what is perfectly fine. He/she thinks Christina is a good artist based on her/his personal taste, not based on what whoelse said, one time her scores arent good.

by **TiagoRodrigues** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:41 pm

jpguy wrote::lol:
What a way to avoid the obvious... even if Aguilera releases CRAP, it's not like Madonna is releasing something decent, most reviews agree on this so it's not me making this up... and that's why her lead single became a total failure in all markets... same is going to happen with the 2nd single sadly...[/b]

what? most reviews are good :lol:

it's always around 3 or 4 stars out of 5! that's the best most pop stars get LOL :roll:

by **NothingFails** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:01 pm

I don't think MDNA is that bad. Those who hate it see, to be judging it in comparison to Ray Of Light and Like A Prayer and this album isn't "art" like those. For a disposable pop album I think its pretty good and it definitely feels more Madge than Hard Candy.

by **TiagoRodrigues** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:05 pm

NothingFails wrote:I don't think MDNA is that bad. Those who hate it see, to be judging it in comparison to Ray Of Light and Like A Prayer and this album isn't "art" like those. For a disposable pop album I think its pretty good and it definitely feels more Madge than Hard Candy.

I don't think this is a masterpiece like Ray Of Light or Like a Prayer...for me it's her Music album of this decade. Quality-wise i'd say they are on par with each other...and considering all the divas last albums, this one is one of the best IMO...it's not art...but i can listen to it from beggining to end without skipping anything...and it's an emotional rollercoaster...it has a bit of everything, and it has something to say, without trying too hard IMO...that's all i ask for an album :wink:

by **NothingFails** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:23 pm

TiagoRodrigues wrote:
NothingFails wrote:I don't think MDNA is that bad. Those who hate it see, to be judging it in comparison to Ray Of Light and Like A Prayer and this album isn't "art" like those. For a disposable pop album I think its pretty good and it definitely feels more Madge than Hard Candy.
I don't think this is a masterpiece like Ray Of Light or Like a Prayer...for me it's her Music album of this decade. Quality-wise i'd say they are on par with each other...and considering all the divas last albums, this one is one of the best IMO...it's not art...but i can listen to it from beggining to end without skipping anything...and it's an emotional rollercoaster...it has a bit of everything, and it has something to say, without trying too hard IMO...that's all i ask for an album

While I'm not fond of either single released so far, there's nothing on the album that completely makes me cringe the way Spanish Lesson did, that alone makes this a better album IMO

by **denise** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:26 pm

This new album is such a grower!

by **ernest2000** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:29 pm

TiagoRodrigues wrote:
NothingFails wrote:I don't think MDNA is that bad. Those who hate it see, to be judging it in comparison to Ray Of Light and Like A Prayer and this album isn't "art" like those. For a disposable pop album I think its pretty good and it definitely feels more Madge than Hard Candy.
I don't think this is a masterpiece like Ray Of Light or Like a Prayer...for me it's her Music album of this decade. Quality-wise i'd say they are on par with each other...and considering all the divas last albums, this one is one of the best IMO...it's not art...but i can listen to it from beggining to end without skipping anything...and it's an emotional rollercoaster...it has a bit of everything, and it has something to say, without trying too hard IMO...that's all i ask for an album

I so agree!!!!!

by **denise** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:36 pm

I so hate these constant comparisons with her previous works....you're all boring: can't you enjoy the album without the need to bring every 2 second ROL into the issue :roll:

ROL is amongst the best Pop album in history...most of the albums around not only from Madonna but of the major Pop starlette around these days lost the battles compared to it: I don't think neither Madonna herself will be able to top that album again, do peace with your brain and deal with it: that being said: can we look ahead and move on?

by **NoAngel** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:36 pm

I'm addicted to "Superstar" now! Great tune

by **denise** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:38 pm

I Don't Give A...it's my fave at the moment.

by **denise** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:45 pm

Thanx To Norfolk:

HDD

As many as six debuts will land in next week's Top 15, with Madonna leading the way, the second of at least three weeks for UMG in the #1 slot. Next week, ending 4/8, Nicki Minaj is expected to debut on top. Lionel Richie continues to astound with remarkable, sustained sales. Also note: a year ago, Adele’s 21 was also in the #3 spot, with 94k in sales. Twelve months later, she’s in the same place, this time with between 110-120k as her remarkable story continues. Here's how it looks headed into the weekend:

*Madonna (Interscope) 325-350k
*Lionel Richie (Mercury Nashville) 150-175k

8-)

by **croatiaxtina** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:46 pm

my fav madonna's albums:

Ray Of Light
Confessions On a Dancefloor
Music
(I really can't decide which one is the best for ME, I looove all 3 of them the same)
...
MDNA
American Life
...
Hard Candy

by **NothingFails** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:35 am

Superstar is the song I'm loving right now. Granted the lyrics aren't the best but she's not trying to be "arty" right now, the song is fun, it serves its purpose.

by **TheRealest** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:30 am

Great sales for Madonna!

I hope Mariah manages to pull some decent numbers the next go around.