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HARD CANDY continues in the driving, club-oriented vein of 2005's CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR, proving that Madonna has lost none of her energy and verve with age. In terms of material, in fact, HARD CANDY bests its predecessor, and the artist ... Full Descriptioncontinues to make herself relevant in the 2000s by adding distinctly hip-hop grooves to her increasingly electronica-driven sound. Remarkably, the result never sounds like a blatant commercial appeal. As with nearly everything she's done, this groove-heavy disc is distinctly Madonna's own.
The Material Girl sculpted her sound this time out by hiring some of the hottest producers on the scene, including Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell and the Neptunes. Cuts like the lead-off single, "4 minutes" (a duet with Timberlake), and the thumping, sexy title track sparkle with a contemporary club feel, begging listeners to turn it up and shake it. Yet Madonna's classic pop sensibilities are far from lost in the mix. "Beat Goes On" recalls vintage singles like "Holiday"; "Heartbeat" is sleek, singalong Europop; and "Miles Away" is a love song that rides a sweet midtempo groove. Fun, danceable, and infectious, HARD CANDY is another winner from one of pop's all-time icons.Rolling Stone (p.80) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "A songwriting team of American chart royalty helps Madonna revisit her roots as an urban-disco queen....Like CONFESSIONS, HARD CANDY celebrates dance as salvation, but even the euphorically groovy 'Heartbeat' and 'Dance 2night' strike wistful notes."
Entertainment Weekly (p.116) - "[A]n unpretentious, nonstop dance party. In tunes like 'Give It To Me,' she's unabashedly reviving the celebrative spirit of early singles like 'Lucky Star' and 'Holiday'..." -- Grade: B+
Uncut (p.97) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "HARD CANDY could be her most unpretentious and consistently enjoyable pop record since LIKE A VIRGIN."
Q (Magazine) (p.134) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "At its most inspired...HARD CANDY shifts into overdrive to become the kind of record you want from a megastar with nothing to prove: unhinged, over-the-top, no-holds-barred."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.106) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "With Timbaland's trademark stuttering rhythms and The Neptunes' body-popping mischief, it is a purely visceral affair: a paean to love, sex and dancing."
Blender (Magazine) (p.74) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[S]linky, playful music with undercurrents of adorable psychosexual intrigue..." Hide DescriptionPurchase Hard Candy CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Madonna Confessions On A Dance Floor CD (2005)
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1998's RAY OF LIGHT marked Madonna's move toward electronica, and a larger journey back to her dance-club roots. That journey was completed with 2005's CONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR. A collection of hardcore club tracks with few mainstream pop concessions, CONFESSIONS is packed wall-to-wall with driving, electronica-driven grooves.
Madonna has always been one of the reigning queens of postmodern alchemy, and this record is a perfect example of her magic. A primary layer of sleek, old-school disco is combined with pile-driving house and techno, not to mention more than a few contemporary production flourishes. ...
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Hard Candy Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Madonna is back!
She's back get yours now!
Hard Candy Rocks!
Submitted by P-1 Fan (Austin Texas)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 37 of 45 found this helpful. Candy is dandy!!!
I love this album especially the song--"Give it to me". It sounds new, yet like old school Madonna. The sound of this album is fresh. Duet with Justin--Genius!! The woman cannot be stopped!!!
Submitted by jenmargam (Houston, Texas)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 33 of 40 found this helpful.  Madonna's Latest
I like it, it's just not edgy, nothing special... But it is good.
Submitted by Erik (Ontario, Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 28 of 31 found this helpful.
kid in a candy store
this is my second review for "Hard Candy", i don't know what happened to my first one....but anyways, all i'm going to say is i am very impressed with "Hard Candy", i have only had the CD a few days and i have listened to it 20 or so times already....and i can't get enough. i feel like a kid in a candy store! my favorites are: "Incredible", "Devil wouldn't recognize you", "Give it 2 me", "Candy shop" and "Miles away".
Submitted by RHP1973 (Kingston, Ontario, Canada)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 24 of 30 found this helpful.  would of expected better
i love madonna have everything by her but this album is a disappointment maybe she came out with an album to soon after confessions plus dont like anything by justin t
Submitted by ric (ohio)
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