Adonna

As quick as the advert was up and down, I knew not to expect it wasn't happening. I don't believe that DanK is trying to keep anything to himself here or doesn't "give a fuck about it".  After all, why did he bother trying to post it?  We have to remember this song isn't legal to share. I expect that he was warned by her or Warners not to post it.  Think about it?  DanK has shared a lot.  He shared what he could.  Fans need to stop having such high expectation and that we can have access to everything that Madonna has recorded when it's not something she prefers to share at this time for whatever reason. You have to put yourself in the artist's shoes, would you want your art shown to the world, if it's not ready, not complete or up to your standards?  Some might be satisfied with the demo or unfinished track, but for the artist, there is something lacking that kept them from releasing it no matter how great some might think it is.  In this case, no one knows what this song sounds like. It could be crap for all we know.  No need to get so depressed over something that was never meant to be shared.

I understand what you are expressing because like many fans, there are demos we wish we could hear. But at the end of the day, we really need to respect Madonna's wishes.  The woman shares a lot.  We know she's a perfectionist. What she doesn't like or may not be her cup of tea, may be okay for others. Still, it's her art.  She wants to share what she officially feels her best work.  We can sit here and question what she has released "as her best work", but the fact is, the unrelease stuff lacks something she isn't comfortable for sharing. We should respect that since I don't think any of us would want to share something we don't feel is our best work, or something that may feel unfinished.  Even if it sounds perfect to us, there is a reason why she felt like it wasn't fitting to release or to fit that specific album. 

You are absolutely right, I agree with everything you write.
I wanna specify that I was not talking of DanK, absolutely. It's not referred to this specific case (that's why I wrote "I often think") and I've got the same idea you express about Dank probably being stoped in posting (the advert from a guy like him was the reason why this time I thought that something could have happened, I thought there was the intention of doing it). So, not referred to Dank, at all.
At the same time, I'm sure there are people who could share even just one track once a year or so and make some people happy. I don't think this would create any kind of demage or disaster,  in a music world where, in a way or another, some leaking is part of the game.
Of course I understand artists feelings about it, but I hardly think this is the main reason why M's unreleased demos are completely inaccessible now. If the point is respecting her choices and feelings about what to release and what to keep in her vault, they should stop selling and buying it, they should just respect her. I also think that part of us in this moment are here especially for her legacy and previous stuff so it wouldn't be a bad way to relight the attention (I don't know if this is corect in english, sorry) of these long time fans either.
Anyway it was just a hurried sharing, I'm sorry if it sounded unfair or quarrelsome.

As quick as the advert was up and down, I knew not to expect it wasn't happening. I don't believe that DanK is trying to keep anything to himself here or doesn't "give a fuck about it".  After all, why did he bother trying to post it?  We have to remember this song isn't legal to share. I expect that he was warned by her or Warners not to post it.  Think about it?  DanK has shared a lot.  He shared what he could.  Fans need to stop having such high expectation and that we can have access to everything that Madonna has recorded when it's not something she prefers to share at this time for whatever reason. You have to put yourself in the artist's shoes, would you want your art shown to the world, if it's not ready, not complete or up to your standards?  Some might be satisfied with the demo or unfinished track, but for the artist, there is something lacking that kept them from releasing it no matter how great some might think it is.  In this case, no one knows what this song sounds like. It could be crap for all we know.  No need to get so depressed over something that was never meant to be shared.

Well said - nothing equals nothing 

As quick as the advert was up and down, I knew not to expect it wasn't happening. I don't believe that DanK is trying to keep anything to himself here or doesn't "give a fuck about it".  After all, why did he bother trying to post it?  We have to remember this song isn't legal to share. I expect that he was warned by her or Warners not to post it.  Think about it?  DanK has shared a lot.  He shared what he could.  Fans need to stop having such high expectation and that we can have access to everything that Madonna has recorded when it's not something she prefers to share at this time for whatever reason. You have to put yourself in the artist's shoes, would you want your art shown to the world, if it's not ready, not complete or up to your standards?  Some might be satisfied with the demo or unfinished track, but for the artist, there is something lacking that kept them from releasing it no matter how great some might think it is.  In this case, no one knows what this song sounds like. It could be crap for all we know.  No need to get so depressed over something that was never meant to be shared.

As quick as the advert was up and down, I knew not to expect it wasn't happening. I don't believe that DanK is trying to keep anything to himself here or doesn't "give a fuck about it".  After all, why did he bother trying to post it?  We have to remember this song isn't legal to share. I expect that he was warned by her or Warners not to post it.  Think about it?  DanK has shared a lot.  He shared what he could.  Fans need to stop having such high expectation and that we can have access to everything that Madonna has recorded when it's not something she prefers to share at this time for whatever reason. You have to put yourself in the artist's shoes, would you want your art shown to the world, if it's not ready, not complete or up to your standards?  Some might be satisfied with the demo or unfinished track, but for the artist, there is something lacking that kept them from releasing it no matter how great some might think it is.  In this case, no one knows what this song sounds like. It could be crap for all we know.  No need to get so depressed over something that was never meant to be shared.

I wouldn't read much into it.  As some already stated, she wasn't hugely influential or popular yet.  All the artists that contributed were very well established artists when that event took place.  I'm sure if the recording happened during the summer of '85, she would have been included and she probably would have taken part.  
It all worked out in the end because she manage to knock the song off from the top spot with "Crazy For You" and had a pretty incredible year. 

Nothing has been delayed.  Why do you and others try keep insisting this?  You do reaalize, her 40th Anniversary in the business has just started?  Why can't you be patient and wait for what's to come in the new year when her Debut album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hit their 40th mark?  It's pretty clear to me that they are rolling this out as the anniversary rolls around.  Keep in mind, the press statement for this whole deal said this is a "multi-year" deal.  FEL was the first big 'new' product from this deal.  I have faith that as certain anniversaries come around in the next year or so, is when we will see the album re-issues come along.  I'm sure they are wanting to roll the first re-issue, coinciding with the 40th release of her debut album.  I also think it's a good thing that we've seen some time has been put into this.  Let's wait for the first re-release before freaking out about delays and believing nothing is really coming.  We've also heard from some credible members here  (and other sources) such as @GregVsMattabout the next 18 months has some pretty incredible things lined up for us.  I understand the wait is unbearable, but I believe in the new year, we are going to be bombarded with a lot of great things coming our way.

That's not the cover - it's a troll account

I love the wide variety of Madonna fans, we are an odd bunch but so is our shero.
There used to be a fella that posted on the Prince board and only used the love sign for his name and typed with eyes, 2s and Bs. Called everything a masterpiece. Its cute and also humorous, I can see how some fans might be annoyed but we all have our little quirks. 

Nothing has been delayed.  Why do you and others try keep insisting this?  You do reaalize, her 40th Anniversary in the business has just started?  Why can't you be patient and wait for what's to come in the new year when her Debut album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hit their 40th mark?  It's pretty clear to me that they are rolling this out as the anniversary rolls around.  Keep in mind, the press statement for this whole deal said this is a "multi-year" deal.  FEL was the first big 'new' product from this deal.  I have faith that as certain anniversaries come around in the next year or so, is when we will see the album re-issues come along.  I'm sure they are wanting to roll the first re-issue, coinciding with the 40th release of her debut album.  I also think it's a good thing that we've seen some time has been put into this.  Let's wait for the first re-release before freaking out about delays and believing nothing is really coming.  We've also heard from some credible members here  (and other sources) such as @GregVsMattabout the next 18 months has some pretty incredible things lined up for us.  I understand the wait is unbearable, but I believe in the new year, we are going to be bombarded with a lot of great things coming our way.

That user is notoriously negative and has complained non stop at every opportunity on almost every M topic, disregarding facts and evidence and making up his/her/they own narrative suggesting M has lost interest in the catalogue reissue campaign among many other unfounded allegations and lies.
@tscottlet's continue to focus on the positive - 2023 will be a bigger year than 2022 I think and we have some big anniversaries coming up that will no doubt be celebrated

Nothing has been delayed.  Why do you and others try keep insisting this?  You do reaalize, her 40th Anniversary in the business has just started?  Why can't you be patient and wait for what's to come in the new year when her Debut album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hit their 40th mark?  It's pretty clear to me that they are rolling this out as the anniversary rolls around.  Keep in mind, the press statement for this whole deal said this is a "multi-year" deal.  FEL was the first big 'new' product from this deal.  I have faith that as certain anniversaries come around in the next year or so, is when we will see the album re-issues come along.  I'm sure they are wanting to roll the first re-issue, coinciding with the 40th release of her debut album.  I also think it's a good thing that we've seen some time has been put into this.  Let's wait for the first re-release before freaking out about delays and believing nothing is really coming.  We've also heard from some credible members here  (and other sources) such as @GregVsMattabout the next 18 months has some pretty incredible things lined up for us.  I understand the wait is unbearable, but I believe in the new year, we are going to be bombarded with a lot of great things coming our way.

Nothing has been delayed.  Why do you and others try keep insisting this?  You do reaalize, her 40th Anniversary in the business has just started?  Why can't you be patient and wait for what's to come in the new year when her Debut album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hit their 40th mark?  It's pretty clear to me that they are rolling this out as the anniversary rolls around.  Keep in mind, the press statement for this whole deal said this is a "multi-year" deal.  FEL was the first big 'new' product from this deal.  I have faith that as certain anniversaries come around in the next year or so, is when we will see the album re-issues come along.  I'm sure they are wanting to roll the first re-issue, coinciding with the 40th release of her debut album.  I also think it's a good thing that we've seen some time has been put into this.  Let's wait for the first re-release before freaking out about delays and believing nothing is really coming.  We've also heard from some credible members here  (and other sources) such as @GregVsMattabout the next 18 months has some pretty incredible things lined up for us.  I understand the wait is unbearable, but I believe in the new year, we are going to be bombarded with a lot of great things coming our way.

Well, "Everybody" is the only thing in her career that has turned 40 so far.  That said;  FEL is totally a nod to her 40 years in the music business and it's been promoted that way.  The campaign is just getting started.  It appears they are doing some of this chronologically.  I'm sure next up we'll be seeing a re-issue and/or nod to Burning Up, followed by Holiday and then the debut album by next summer. 1983 was the year her debut album was released, so it makes sense to wait until that officially turns 40.  Also, keep in mind this campaign has been described as a "multi-year" project.  There is no way they are just going to release everything at once.  And why would they? I'm sure they are following somewhat of a chronological anniversary pattern.  For instance, we may get something for the debut album and Ray of Light, being the latter is going to turn 25.  It's the wait that is killing people here, and I can relate, but the longer the wait, the better chance we are getting the 'goods'.   Otherwise, they could just quickly re-issue the albums with nothing much but what was originally released, possibly in some box set.  I don't believe that is the case here.  They mentioned "expanded" sets, so there is more coming. 

Well, "Everybody" is the only thing in her career that has turned 40 so far.  That said;  FEL is totally a nod to her 40 years in the music business and it's been promoted that way.  The campaign is just getting started.  It appears they are doing some of this chronologically.  I'm sure next up we'll be seeing a re-issue and/or nod to Burning Up, followed by Holiday and then the debut album by next summer. 1983 was the year her debut album was released, so it makes sense to wait until that officially turns 40.  Also, keep in mind this campaign has been described as a "multi-year" project.  There is no way they are just going to release everything at once.  And why would they? I'm sure they are following somewhat of a chronological anniversary pattern.  For instance, we may get something for the debut album and Ray of Light, being the latter is going to turn 25.  It's the wait that is killing people here, and I can relate, but the longer the wait, the better chance we are getting the 'goods'.   Otherwise, they could just quickly re-issue the albums with nothing much but what was originally released, possibly in some box set.  I don't believe that is the case here.  They mentioned "expanded" sets, so there is more coming. 

So true.  Madonna has been loud and clear since her early days.  She even stated on American Bandstand in early '84 to Dick Clark, she wanted "to rule the world".  If that doesn't tell you that Madonna isn't looking to be in the spotlight at any chance nothing will.  Like you said, whether she's leading or even following, she's adapting to "modern music industry".  She did it back then and she's doing now.  She's always been interested in reaching many different people, not just the gays, not just the wannabes, not just anybody.  She's pretty much done it all.  Nothing she does now is "desperate".  It's just her finding ways to continue to compete in the current music industry.  If she ignored social media and streaming trends, she would definitely be nothing but a nostalgic act.  Nothing wrong with being that, but that's not what she's wanting to only do.  She still wants to release new and current sounds.  I always look forward to see what she does next because it's always exactly in line with what is current and fresh. 

I agree with all your posts.  I think it's coming down to some being impatient.   This year, we received a lot in a short span as you expressed. I can't think of year since the 80's we got so much in one year.  I realize it's not having the same impact as in the past, but the truth of it is, her 40th Anniversary starts with 'Everybody'.  It's becoming clear to me, they are doing this somewhat chronologically.  The Frozen mixes may have not originally been part of the plan, but it was an added bonus, helping her increase her streaming presence  which most fans were begging for.  Like you mentioned, FEL was very much part of this campaign, and I suspect Warners was itching for Madonna to do another Greatest Hits, and the compromise came to doing it by celebrating her 50 number one dance hits.  When the original campaign was announcement, people were quick to read more into what was being said, setting themselves up for disappointments.  I expect more disappointments will come along the way, when the expansive re-issues start being released and don't include demos or unreleased material.  I can already see the meltdowns of people saying, "but it said, we are getting unreleased and demos" when it never did say that.  Anyway, I hope we do get some unreleased material, but I think the 40th Anniversary celebration is going to start next year when her first album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hits their 40th. 

I don't get the hostility to it?  Why can't we just be happy, another one of her songs is getting recognized?  I will admit that it's hardly my favorite song, but I get it.  What's going viral is very catchy.  I have to agree with @Frank, I hope it's the demo that is released, maybe alongside the official version of Madame X.  I listen to both version back to back, and both are good in their own way, but there is something to the demo that just sounds better.  Some of the vocal effects on the MX version seems a bit much.   Whatever the case, I'm happy to see another song of hers is catching on.  Those who go on making this about "tweens" horrible taste, may want to consider the age of those you see in these videos or uploading a vidoo using her song. They are hardly tweens.
I also think she may have made a video to it and that's what she was referring to in her Instagram post.  Her playing the drums alludes to it.  We'll have to see though. 
While I understand what you are getting at, it's not as easy as you make it.  There is a process to this, even for huge musicians like Madonna.  If you recall, Madonna's demos from Rebel Heart started leaking November of 2014 and by Christmas, practically every song she recorded for that era, leaked.  As she even stated by then, much of the industry is shutting down for the holidays and that's why up until recently we rarely saw new music releases happening by mid December.  Madonna said, she had to call in some favors or such to get those 6 early tracks up on Apple.  So if it's true, that 'Back that up to the beat' is being released on Jan 13th, that's a much earlier response to what's gone viral compared to the viral Frozen mix.  It's easy to say, "but she's Madonna, she can get this done", but it's easier said than done.  I think @GregVsMatt can attest to that as well.   

For some.  A large majority of us absolutely loved "Finally Enough Love".  I really don't know may other artists that go back and give a compilation of this extent to fans.  Usually just a rehash of previous GT hits with a few singles from their latest albums. A huge part of her career has been on the dancefloor so it was  amazing for her to give this the nod it finally deserved and us able to get all these remixes in one spot.  the DJ list alone looks like a walk through club culture from the 80's.
The extras with Everybody and Erotica pic disc have been something she has never done before.  There has always been a lot of whinging that she never celebrates or looks back.  This is just the beginning.......

I agree with all your posts.  I think it's coming down to some being impatient.   This year, we received a lot in a short span as you expressed. I can't think of year since the 80's we got so much in one year.  I realize it's not having the same impact as in the past, but the truth of it is, her 40th Anniversary starts with 'Everybody'.  It's becoming clear to me, they are doing this somewhat chronologically.  The Frozen mixes may have not originally been part of the plan, but it was an added bonus, helping her increase her streaming presence  which most fans were begging for.  Like you mentioned, FEL was very much part of this campaign, and I suspect Warners was itching for Madonna to do another Greatest Hits, and the compromise came to doing it by celebrating her 50 number one dance hits.  When the original campaign was announcement, people were quick to read more into what was being said, setting themselves up for disappointments.  I expect more disappointments will come along the way, when the expansive re-issues start being released and don't include demos or unreleased material.  I can already see the meltdowns of people saying, "but it said, we are getting unreleased and demos" when it never did say that.  Anyway, I hope we do get some unreleased material, but I think the 40th Anniversary celebration is going to start next year when her first album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hits their 40th. 

I agree with all your posts.  I think it's coming down to some being impatient.   This year, we received a lot in a short span as you expressed. I can't think of year since the 80's we got so much in one year.  I realize it's not having the same impact as in the past, but the truth of it is, her 40th Anniversary starts with 'Everybody'.  It's becoming clear to me, they are doing this somewhat chronologically.  The Frozen mixes may have not originally been part of the plan, but it was an added bonus, helping her increase her streaming presence  which most fans were begging for.  Like you mentioned, FEL was very much part of this campaign, and I suspect Warners was itching for Madonna to do another Greatest Hits, and the compromise came to doing it by celebrating her 50 number one dance hits.  When the original campaign was announcement, people were quick to read more into what was being said, setting themselves up for disappointments.  I expect more disappointments will come along the way, when the expansive re-issues start being released and don't include demos or unreleased material.  I can already see the meltdowns of people saying, "but it said, we are getting unreleased and demos" when it never did say that.  Anyway, I hope we do get some unreleased material, but I think the 40th Anniversary celebration is going to start next year when her first album and follow up singles to "Everybody" hits their 40th. 

We have had an album (FEL) with promo this year and 3 special anniversary releases (plus many digital releases). It's a multi year campaign which takes planning etc 

The digital releases are absolutely part of the campaign. I personally think FEL was a great first album under the campaign but that's subjective I guess. The other special releases were also good. 
The reality is, they are not going to announce anything until pre order is ready and that makes sense.