MCL_1993

I agree. I think it's time to unfollow this topic for a week or two

Wait... I don't regularly read the posts to this topic because knowing that this release is going to be a mess even worse than the last three drives me mad... Who came up with the idea that she has to cut songs? Or is it just rumours made up by fans?

Same here. It's like the necklace in WTGT.

I totally agree with you. Getting ready for a party means listening to Music Inferno to me. I'm addicted is also one of my favourites to get in the mood for some fun.

I'm sorry but neither do I...

The RHT audio was overhyped before we had to listen to it, imho! They messed up big time! My favourite section, which was the Flamenco part when she performed Living for Love & La Isla Bonita, is the worst! And what really disappoints me is that they made a huge deal when they hired the team that recorded the audio for Taylor Swift and claimed 'what an amazing job they did'.... What happened to them? Did they cancel at the last minute? Was that 'amazing' recording lost somewhere on the way back from Down Under??? I mean, seriously, I could go on for days on end! Most of the time she sounds like her live vocal leaks through but is buried under too many thick layers of studio versions. WTF???

The RHT audio was overhyped before we had to listen to it, imho! They messed up big time! My favourite section, which was the Flamenco part when she performed Living for Love & La Isla Bonita, is the worst! And what really disappoints me is that they made a huge deal when they hired the team that recorded the audio for Taylor Swift and claimed 'what an amazing job they did'.... What happened to them? Did they cancel at the last minute? Was that 'amazing' recording lost somewhere on the way back from Down Under??? I mean, seriously, I could go on for days on end! Most of the time she sounds like her live vocal leaks through but is buried under too many thick layers of studio versions. WTF???

Yeah... like IGTTYAS because that was a cohesive live album with a great song selection and production value. And hopefully nobody that was involved in the SST live album got hired for this release. I created better transitions as a ten-year-old using MovieMaker...

Tbh, everyone that hasn't had the honour to be seated next to AN icon should drag others who have! I love moments where M is accessable and communicative with fans. I also think that every person who is lucky enough to have a job in these crazy times (I know this was pre-pandemic but who cares) does work that is not boring! —————— On a side note: I appreciate to be employed again after such a long time and wish everyone who works a 'normal' day job and the ones still waiting to get back in business the best of luck!!

You've got a point there. Though, she has to include the 'love is not a victory march' lines. It gets me everytime a singers performs this particular part well.

I would love to hear those songs with new arrangements but Hallelujah has been perfromed by her before

I would love to hear her perform her former title tracks/first singles off past albums. 80s opening section: Everybody Spotlight acoustic segment: True Blue (acoustic style arrangement like RHT) Who's that girl (acousric arrangement as well) Disco queen era: Like a Virgin (new arrangement in style of Frozen SS09) Hung Up revolutionary section: 4 Minutes 21 Guns (Musical cast version) by Green Day - I imagine an arrangement as beautiful as Rain from GST with her backing vocalists for this.

To me, her ability to maintain such a remarkable career not because of but despite her vocal talent is the most stunning part! I can't pinpoint a reason but I think it has a lot to do with the production value and the producers themselves that make True Blue, Ray of Light and Madame X stand out.

I second that. S&S 2009 needs to see the light of day

I think MDNA has the greatest number of bad songs on one album. I like what she did on tour with them but most of the album never should have seen the light of day. The first two that make me feel a little second-hand embarrasment are Give me all your Luvin and B-day song. I mean... what is that even? With GMAYL she tried so hard to stay relevant and fit with the Superbowl narrative but she didn't learn with this one and tried even harder with B*tch three years later... The tour version of GMAYL was one I could bare to listen to. Some Girls... same story... why even try to put out such an overproduced piece of garbage. The ballads were somewhat solid. Love Spent (the uptempo version) would have made a great promo single, imho. Best Friend has only received attention an interlude which is a wasted oppoutrunity. I really liked Killer and the overall theme and I can see why she mixed it with DAD. Sadly it was only performed once. Superstar is somewhat catchy. I never liked it too much but now when my Spotify randomly plays it, I don't skip but rather sing along. I never got hooked with Falling Free, it's a nice ballad but it's just as forgettable as the finished version of Borrowed Time. Masterpiece, on the other hand, bears its description in its name. I love the arrangement and I loved how the controversy got her more attention (again).