Anderson123 42,070 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) Lucy O’Brien today attended a Madonna playback event in London where she heard 6 tracks from Confessions II, four of which had not yet been released — the remaining two being in all likelihood I Feel So Free and Bring Your Love, the only tracks from the album already available on streaming platforms at the time of the session. Stuart Price was present and confirmed the tracks were crafted like a DJ mix — blending continuously into each other. Overall Sound & Format The album is a continuous mix — not separate standalone tracks. The overall sound is house with nu-disco influences, Detroit techno touches, and what O’Brien calls “good old dance pop.” It has elements of 80s house rooted in personal memory rather than pure nostalgia — O’Brien described it as “plugged into memories, not just NY but Menjo’s as a teenager in Detroit.” Despite the retro touchstones, the lyrics are so original it doesn’t feel like a throwback. It’s personal, but still reaches outward — danceable and uptempo. O’Brien’s overall framing: think of it like Confessions with further depth and insight. Not many romantic songs in the first batch; those may appear later. Track-by-Track Details Danceteria — A ln incredible spoken word track about Madonna’s stories from her early clubland years in New York. O’Brien compared it to the rap section of “Vogue” but grittier, and rather than referencing Hollywood icons, it namechecks her NY friends. It received a massive round of applause when heard at the session and is described as funny. When asked if there are any “Hung Up”-level moments on the album, O’Brien noted that Madonna is at a completely different and far more mature stage of her career — and that Danceteria is the closest equivalent: not a repeat of what came before, but a track that carries the same landmark weight with greater depth. Fragile — A slightly slower track confirmed to be about her brother Christopher Ciccone, who passed away from cancer in October 2024. Madonna had already revealed the song’s existence and subject matter in her Jay Shetty podcast appearance months earlier, so this playback marks the first time the track has been heard by journalists — effectively confirming its place on the album. It has an icy production feel with synth strings reminiscent of “Frozen.” O’Brien called it beautiful. Love Sensation — One of the two tracks previewed at the Club Confessions party at The Abbey in West Hollywood on April 25, where Madonna and Stuart Price debuted it alongside other new material. No further sonic details were shared by O’Brien at this playback. Good For the Soul — A previously unknown track, revealed for the first time at this playback session. Described as a 4-to-the-floor track with a hint of Detroit techno. Taken from here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jyoPmFAF/?mibextid=wwXIfr Edited May 13 by Anderson123 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,218 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 23 minutes ago, Anderson123 said: Danceteria — A ln incredible spoken word track another one??? Two are too many already! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ lovely husky variant (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimo 1,579 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 6 minutes ago, RAMROD said: another one??? Two are too many already! I love spoken word Madonna. 5 2 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
princedeeblebleble 3,281 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 July can't come soon enough so far no shitty male rapers ro ruin the track! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 48,143 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Ha Chromatique, methinks We have forgotten our public MANNERS 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamite 66,127 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 4 minutes ago, princedeeblebleble said: no shitty male rapers ro ruin the track! Like a poem said by a neydy in red Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy 13,695 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Honestly this sounds great. Wrote about Madonna's late style recently and this feels like it's very in-line with where i felt she was at. excited af Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imogen2133 424 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 47 minutes ago, Anderson123 said: Danceteria — A ln incredible spoken word track Another one? I am not liking the spoken word stuff so far so I hope this song is the last of it. 48 minutes ago, Anderson123 said: Madonna is at a completely different and far more mature stage of her career Whenever I see an album described like this it's always a bad sign oh no, I really wanted this to be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 42,070 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 8 minutes ago, imogen2133 said: Whenever I see an album described like this it's always a bad sign oh no, I really wanted this to be good. I think it means that it's a bit more serious than just an album with "party songs" or basic lyrics. Hopefully no unnecessary features or rappers that ruin it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 125,706 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I'm just curious what's the deal with "numbers" And is the song with Kylie is real or not? if not I'll mass ban people So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
popkulture 578 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 2 hours ago, RAMROD said: another one??? Two are too many already! Y'all need to learn your dance history. Spoken word has a legacy and a rich history in dance music. Motha is taking us to the roots. 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 116,218 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 8 minutes ago, popkulture said: Y'all need to learn your dance history. Spoken word has a legacy and a rich history in dance music. Motha is taking us to the roots. Even if I know, I still don't want it for her. Education is one thing, enjoying art is another. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ lovely husky variant (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylor 39 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) I’ve enjoyed the two songs she put out so far, but they feel more like regular tracks from the original Confessions, not singles. I really hope there’s songs on the new album on the same level as Hung Up, Sorry, Get Together and Jump. Edited May 13 by Stylor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 42,070 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 6 minutes ago, Stylor said: I’ve enjoyed the two songs she put out so far, but they feel more like regular tracks from the original Confessions, not singles. I really hope there’s songs on the new album on the same level as Hung Up, Sorry, Get Together and Jump. I think fans need to lower their expectations about this. She’s not going to top the original Confessions and doesn’t seem like there’s going to be huge anthems like those singles, especially not on Hung Up’s level but the great thing about this project is that it finally feels like she’s making an ALBUM to listen to from start to finish and seems better planned this time. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
popkulture 578 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 hour ago, RAMROD said: Even if I know, I still don't want it for her. Education is one thing, enjoying art is another. Good thing she's making the music (and art) SHE wants to make, not the kind tailored to your specific tastes. Enjoy the art, like you said Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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