FIRST LISTEN: Madonna's MDNA
A track-by-track guide to the Material Girl's typically self-obsessed and oddly pious club smasher.
Celina Murphy, 21 Mar 2012
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Masterpiece
The token ballad we were all dreading, 'Masterpiece' is a woe-filled lament about how annoyingly gorgeous Madonna's boyfriend is. All of a sudden, I can't decide whether MDNA is a clever insight into the luxurious life of a superstar or 12 tracks of unintentional bragging.
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Falling Free
Kicking off with some swooning strings, 'Falling Free' is an emotional ballad, not unlike what we've seen come out of trip hoppers Zero 7, which proves to be the biggest surprise on MDNA, as Madonna carries the whole thing off beautifully. After 40 minutes of headache-inducing, rump-shaping anthems, the album's climax is subtle and tasteful. Go figure.
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