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Hard Candy
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Queen of Pop isn't really risqué any more.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although there's lots of sexual innuendo on this album, these days, Madonna is more concerned with making you get your groove on than making your jaw drop. This album premiered on Myspace.
What's the story?
On her 11th and final studio album for Warner Bros., Madonna's HARD CANDY proves why this cultural icon's 25-year career has been successful. With the help of heavy hitmakers Timbaland, The Neptunes, Justin Timberlake, Nate "Danja" Hills, and Kanye West, Madge continues to stretch her brand with uptempo club beats mixed with hip-hop and R&B grooves.
Is it any good?
She may be pushing 50, but the Material Girl is still hot and hit-worthy. Packed with techno-savvy club grinds like much of Confessions on a Dance Floor, most of the songs on Hard Candy will definitely make you want to shake your booty -- albeit without much originality. Although there's no question of the production talents of Timbaland and The Neptunes, they have produced for just about everyone in the biz from Gwen Stefani to Nelly Furtado. Still, Hard Candy gives a funky blend of retro-disco and synth-beats that call us to the dance floor. Timberlake adds the right mix of youth, sexual appeal, and vocals to make it all even better. There are a few darker tracks that show a vulnerable side, like "Miles Away" and "Voices," and West's little ditty on the disco-pop "Beat Goes On" is fun, but nothing special. Madonna, once again, proves that she still rules the dance floor -- and the yoga studio for that matter -- even if she almost qualifies for AARP.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the longevity of Madonna's career and what has kept her successful. Does it help to enlist the help of younger big shots in the music biz like Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Timbaland, and Pharrell? Would Madonna's music be as popular without it? Do you think this is why Madonna works so hard to maintain her physical image -- to stay competitive in a youth-obsessed culture?
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Overall Good CD
I liked her last cd better---but this one grew on me. Some of the lyrics seem a little ridiculous at her age. My child is too young to be into her---my neice who is 15 loves the duet with Justin. Candy store is the raciest of the songs--but nothing else too bad.
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Great CD
Madge still has it! Most kids probably won't be buying this one---but good for parents. :)
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What she stands out for
What I think of this women is that she is old but if you work off your body you should show it off but not as much as madonna does. Thos track right here is a little perverted for his under the age of 15teen. But my favorite CD of hers is when she have like a vergine.. Well we can tell and we no shes not. She shows her self to not be a good role moddle for kids that are under age. And I am 17teen and I think that.
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Madonna's candy is sticky and sweet
Sexual Content: Iffy. "My sugar is raw, sticky and sweet" in "Candy Shop", "Sex with you is...incredible" in "Incredible", "And love you in the shower" in "She's Not Me", "Give It 2 Me, nobodys gonna show you how" in "Give It 2 Me", and "Say the word and I'ma give you what you want" in "4 Minutes". Violence: Not an issue. Language: Not an issue. Social Behaviour: Not an issue. Commercialism: Not an issue. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobbacco: Not an issue.
Mediocre album. On for 14+. Lot's of sexual innuedo.
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Not a very kid friendly album
good music, and great singing, but its what she sings. Loads of sexual content, and the ocasional swear, but nothing like the c or f word. the word se >< is used for, like, every other word in all the sentences. but deep down, for teens and adults, and for kids who can handle it, its great music.
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| Artist: | Madonna |
| Release date: | April 25, 2008 |
| Label: | Warner Brothers |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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