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I just want a good album that feels like a complete thought rather than just a random collection of songs. That's all. I don't really care about a tour. If she gives us a truly good album and then decides to not tour, I will be COMPLETELY okay with that.

Nope, it was during. She also featured the video's wig in the last shows. And speaking of rumored videos never done, it still hurts me the most the rumored video for Nothing Fails that should have been filmed in the gorgeous Sintra never happened...

And wasn't Vogue filmed during BAT rehearsals as well?

Funny that if you take COADF out of the equation, it's been one big damage cycle since American Life lol. I wonder how Rebel Heart era would have been had the leaks not happened. The potential was there to fix the mess left behind by HC and MDNA, but it seems that as soon as the songs appeared online, the project lost its compass. Even the final re-inventions that some tracks ended up getting felt forced and didn't make sense if compared to the quality that the demos had (e.g, the title track, Wash All Over Me, Graffiti Heart). But, answering the question, I think that Rebel Heart was a mix of true artistic vision (lyrically, it was a departure from Spanish Lesson, Incredible, GMAYL, Girl Gone Wild, Superstar (The Bitch's songs are more statements than silly songs)) and damage control (having the hot producers of the moment working on it; Diplo and Avicii). And the new album seems to follow the same path, even if the producers this time aren't A-list(ish) worldwide (in terms of popularity, not quality). But, for her career's sake, there most be something in the music, lyrics and image that separates this new album from RH, MDNA and HC. Of course that Interscope/Livenation will do nothing again to promote it, but the question here is not exactly its comercial sucess; but its identity. Erotica was unequal to Like A Prayer. Evita was poles apart from Dita. Ray Of Light, Music, American Life and Confessions all were different from each other. And that's what Madonna means for the grand public. But, just like her first three albums, the last three ones all feel like just one (I'm including RH as the final chapter of the hot mess cuz its disorganization was on a par with the other two). In my opinion, this new one should/must be an unique era on its own. Not exactly bigger than the ones before (if it happens, great), but better. Everything associated with them should be left behind (Candy Shop, Minaj, grills, etc.). Madonna can do whatever she wants (as she will, of course), but, for real, that chain must be broken; it's past its time and it didn't do her any good. Her brand needs desperately something new. And now.

I can see the setlist now Music Ray of Light [Insert New Song] La Isla Bonita Like a Prayer Vogue Like a Virgin Human Nature Candy Shop [Insert New Song] Holiday

So damn cute!

Once again, it's perfect @Turuncan! "Children" was Easy Ride, but yours is correct too. "Darker": will you believe me if I say I don't remember which song I had in mind!? Maybe it was "darkest"... which should be very very easy!

Nothing you don’t know, I mean all the MTV kiss/duet fuss. They all overshadowed the “American Life” era and the (potential) subsequent singles off the album.

I checked the Wikipedia page now and you’re right, it also supports the idea that it was inbetween the shows. But she would have worn the wig before shooting the video anyway. Agreed. She was rumored to shoot a video in Israel. Too bad it got lost because of Britney drama/‘Love Profusion’ video.

GOSH! I think this was what I just referred to!

1 Candy perfume girl 2 Secret garden 3 I CAN'T FIND IT!! 4 Physical attraction 5 This used to be... 6 Jimmy Jimmy 7 Runaway lover 8 Little star (we also have "brightest" in Lament) 9 Material girl 10 Push EDIT: I had to look "fold" up... aargh! This is a consequence of booklets with lyrics missing!! Now someone can easily complete my job!

The Daily Mail (sic) says so http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5885297/Madonna-HEADLINE-Glastonbury-2019-time-unforgettable-show.html Madonna 'in talks to HEADLINE Glastonbury 2019' with an 'unforgettable show'... as iconic music festival takes a year off The Sun only thinks she is #1 on the Want list https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6623138/madonna-glastonbury-2019/ Madonna to top bill at Glastonbury 2019 after festival lacked female headliners The superstar has never performed at Somerset's Worthy Farm but organisers say she is the top pick

Jump was filmed when she was touring in Japan in 2006.

Never heard of this either. She was already on tour by the time Miles Away was released as a third single so if anything, the montage video was done simply as the fact she probably didn't have the availability to film something. The most I remember hearing about the song was it was used in Japanese television show called "Change." Though, I wouldn't put it past her to film something while on tour. Didn't we get "Turn Up The Radio?"

A new album, three/four singles if we are lucky. Some well shot videos similar to how she was going with the Rebel Heart campaign, traditional promo and a promo tour/eventually tour after she concludes the album promotion. I would definitely love some magazine spreads and another in-depth interview along the lines of Howard Stern again. That was one of her best!

Actually I was going for ‘HeartBreakCity’, but you’re also right!

Anyone in the US willing to dial the number written in the letter?

I no longer care about the peak as streaming has ruined the chart system. Buying the record speaks volumes no pun intended. It has a memory in it or at least for me and buying the record shows your support and that it holds something dear to you. Anyone can stream a song over and over.