Hard Candy (Special Edition) - Madonna

Advantages: Upbeat,Great to Dance too,Very now
Disadvantages: At times over produced,Sounds a bit like Timbaland's other work

I have been awaiting the release of Madonna's new album since she released her last album,Confessions on a Dance Floor in 2005! And I was so excited to hear that she would be working with Timbaland,Justin Timberlake and Kanye West,etc as I am also a huge fan of them too! Listening to her first single(4 Minutes feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland),I didn't really like the song at first,but now it is my favourite song on the whole album! Like ...
...when I first heard it as it sounded very much the same as what Timbaland has done with people such as Nelly Furtado and I thought that overall the album was a little boring. But then a day after listening to it,I found myself singing the songs over and over in my head and now I just can't stop listening to it! I would say it is an album that grows on you and while I wouldn't say it's Madonna's best ever,it's definitely not her worst either. These ... Read review

Advantages: Pue Madonna
Disadvantages: Over-produced at times

...reminiscent of her previous work, Hard Candy is testament to Madonna's ever-evolving musical style. A downside to the album is that some of the tracks are over-produced, which detracts from Madonna's vocals. All in all this is excellent alum, with a worthy 9/10. Tracks: 1) Candy Shop Although this song drips of irony, I thought it was rather banal. Furthermore, I think it is a pretty poor choice for opening an otherwise excellent album. That said, ...
...My favourite song from Hard Candy, by a mile and a half. It has ironic lyrics, and a beat that will have you dancing around like a fool. The throbbing baseline is nothing less than addictive, and rivals Hung Up in the anthem stakes. I imagine this should be the second single. 10/10 4) Heartbeat This is another great song with a very catchy beat. This song displays the beauty of Madonna's voice, and whilst she is no Mariah or Whitney, there is a ... Read review

Advantages: Eccentric, bubbly, and potentially brilliant
Disadvantages: At times seems more like the producers album

...is an example of why Hard Candy is such a solid pop album. One of the most interesting aspects of the album that has gone relatively unnoticed is that recently graduated Kanye West also throws himself on to a track with the woman that graduated thirty years back, for 'Beat Goes On'. Unfortunately the track sounds about two years too late, having said that if you liked music in 2006 and/or are diehard Kanye then you should appreciate this. I'm slightly ...
...unfair comparison however. Hard Candy is a celebration that proves Madonna can still cut it no matter what her age, and although this is unlikely to turn anyone that was never a fan, this is pop perfection. The album tops itself off with 'Voices', where the beat sounds everso slightly like something off a Mark Ronson project. The introduction is dull, 'Spanish Lesson' is oddball, but for every gap there is at least three minutes of interest. Another ... Read review

Advantages: Give it 2 me, Heartbeat, Devil Wouldn't Recognise You
Disadvantages: Candy Shop - what was she thinking??

Following on from 'Confessions on a Dancefloor'. Madonna has delivered another great album packed with catchy tunes. Unlike many albums out there, I honestly think 8 of the tracks are fantastic and could be released as singles. 'Devil wouldn't recognise you' is a good old-fashioned Madonna pop song with an R&B feel. 'Give it 2 me' is incredibly catchy but the rapping bit is just strange! 'Voices', 'Heartbeat' and 'Beat goes on' are full of deep base ...
...a feel-good album and will no doubt get you moving. The Oakenfold remix of 'Give it 2 me' is excellent and I also enjoyed the remix of '4 minutes' on there, which I preferred to the Timberland remix (which wastes over a minute with Timberland going 'i only got 4 minutes'!!!). Although overall the album has more of an R&B than many Madonna fans would be used to, I find this album very similar to 'Confessions on a Dancefloor'. I think what would have ... Read review

Advantages: great album
Disadvantages: none

...This is 2008 and Hard Candy certainly returns Madonna to the throne of Queen on Pop with a little added crunch. Although I never thought she got off the throne. This is also the 1st time that she's taken a back seat and not produced anything on her album. Instead she has gotten in Timbaland, Timberlake and Pharrel to name a few, which have helped the appeal of this album a greta deal. My favourite songs are: 4 Minutes, Give It 2 Me, She's Not You ...
...the Queen of Pop but the 1st half of this album is better than the 2nd. I am sure that Hard Candy will be in your list of Top Albums of 2008 and is a must have for every music collection as Madonna is one of the best around. ... Read review