Hard Candy// I'm almost embarrassed to admit my anticipation for the new Madonna record, but screw that...I was at the edge of my seat waiting for the album to leak. After much Google searching I finally got my hands on the mp3 leak of the album, leaving the confines my cubicle to walk around NYC to give Hard Candy a listen.
Unlike 2006's Confessions on a Dancefloor's hard dancefloor beats courtesy of Stuart Price aka The Thin White Duke, Hard Candy mixes funky dance beats with a urban tinge via Pharrell Williams and Timbaland [Justin Timberlake is featured on 2 songs and Kanye West on 1], but somehow it works. The sound is very reminiscent of Madonna's early work but a fresh and updated sound that old fans and new will be grooving to.
To be honest, although pleasant to listen to, most of the songs didn't blow me away. I think it will be a "grower album" -- I'll love it more after a few listens. My choice tracks are "Heartbeat," "Miles Away," and "Incredible." The best track on the album hands down is "Give it 2 Me" a hard dance track [think Bloc Party's Flux meets DFA] which is sure to pack the dancefloor! The album is available at your local record shop on 4/29/08.
Also: Win tickets for Madonna in NYC- just make sure you invite me!
Silent Rave: The idea is that everyone meets at Union Square to rave to their own music, Ipod, CD player, walkman, etc. A ridiculous idea but a fun source of entertainment. I snapped this photo on Friday while on my way to Happy Hour.
PS: No MP3 link, I'm scared the RIAA will come searching for me!
- Anthony
- Anthony
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