It's bad, folks. Real bad. I downloaded Hard Candy last night, excited after hearing "4 Minutes" and a few preview clips from the other songs on the album. Granted, there are maybe two songs on the album that are good other than "4 Minutes" ("Give it to Me" and "Beat Goes On" - though neither are spectacular, really). But that's about it. As my friend Maxime said, it sounds like something generic produced with tons of filler by any new bland pop artist. It's uninspired. It's painful at times to listen to. It's just bad.
THERE! I said it. Brings a tear to my eye. I even kind of liked American Life - but that was far more experimental at times than this tripe.
On the other hand! While Madonna's album is a stinker, Kylie Minogue's new work, X, is perhaps the best album I've listened to in years. I don't hate any of the tracks - I love them all! It's such a sexy, robust album. The production is perfect. It's pop purrfection. Highlights include: "Wow," "In My Arms" (hot video below!), "2 Hearts," and "Speakerphone" -- which has got to be the sickest track I've heard in a long time. I just makes you wanna spooj all over your computer. It's the kind of sexy, twisted track that Britney Spears recently tried for -- but generally didn't quite get there.
And can I just say -- Kylie's videos of late have been far superior to Madonna's efforts. "In My Arms," which you can see below, is youthful, sexy, and delectable -- three things that Madonna only wishes she could pull off anymore. But Madonna's so god damn uptight! Kylie's image, on the other hand, is much more carefree and spunky -- like the Madonna we knew many years ago. Sigh. God bless Kylie!
So word to the wise: skip Madonna, buy Kylie! You'll be much happier with your life.
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I couldn't agree more. And what's with Madonna copying Kylie's new look?
I totally agree with you. Even tho Hard Candy is a grower, it's like a piece of shit compared to X.
And for the record, i think Kylie's Homecoming Tour was way more entertaining than Madonna's Confessions Tour.
Sorry Madge, but right now, Kylie's WAY better than u.