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`4 Minutes to Save the World` (CD single) (by Madonna, Pop)

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Material Girl isn't just about sex any more.

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Parents need to know that although Madonna is fond of pushing the envelope when it comes to being sexual, this single is very tame. There are two lines of mild innuendo but nothing to make parents -- or even grandparents -- cringe. Note: Madonna's upcoming album, Hard Candy comes out at the end of April so check back soon for our full review.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Yes, it's Madonna, but there's nothing explicit or highly suggestive: "I want somebody to speed it up for me then take it down slow" and "Say the word, and I will give you what you want" is as bad as it gets.
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Families can talk about the staying power of this pop icon. What has made Madonna able to put out number one hits for the past three decades? What does Madonna have that other pop stars of today don't? Families can also talk about the different images of Madonna throughout her career. Does her constant reinvention add or detract from her music?

What's the story?

What's the story?
"4 MINUTES TO SAVE THE WORLD," Madonna's first single from her upcoming album, Hard Candy, is a dance track with a heavy horn influence. Justin Timberlake makes an appearance and omnipresent Timbaland produced it.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The different and edgy sound that Madonna prides herself on is missing from "4 Minutes to Save the World." While the afrobeat horn breaks drive the energy of the single, Madonna takes back stage to Timberlake's best impersonation of Michael Jackson and the overpowering erratic electronic sounds signature of Timbaland's production. It's a solid song, but it's too similar to what every pop artist is putting out these days and true blue Madonna fans won't be, well, a fan.

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Released on: March 25, 2008
Label: Warner Brothers
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
 
 

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bobome
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Spongebob Fan
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Fun, Upbeat song for all ages!
Would the appeal be for any one under the age of 9? Probably not. But could they listen to it? Sure.
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redreeves
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The Queen still rocks the thrown
Once again the greatest artist of all time has hit it out of the park. The beat is so contagious no one can help them selves but to dance.
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thedutchess
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Madonna's new single= Dance music
Sexual Content: Not an issue. Violence: Not an issue. Language: Not an issue. Social Behaviour: Neither good or bad. Commercialisim: Not an issue. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Not an issue. 4 Minutes on for 8+ Great dance song that really makes you move!
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Katy0
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meh
Nothing exciting or even mildly interesting.
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luvmebabi1moretime
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this was DA BOMB heard it over and over and over and over
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