I was trying to rile people up with the Duran Duran comment of course--I'm a big fan of them but they haven't had the sustained success Madonna has--more like several comebacks. Still as a fan it was disappointing what happened--the WHOLE original line up joined together for the first time since the mid 80s for Astronaut--an album that also recaptured much of their 80s sound, had 3 successful singles and while not a huge mainstream success, became a sort of second comeback for them (after their 90s Ordinary World shortlived return) - particularly in England and led to a hugely successful arena tour.

Then, because a followup had largely been started but then was scrapped in favour of going up with Timbaland, Andy Taylor angrily elft the band... It was also reported that they paid a LOT for his servies and were not given free reign.

Danja (Nata Hills) who actually I think I did some great work on Britney's album sound wise--and I hope Timbaland is working *with* on Madonna's album cuz frankly much of Timbaland's solo stuff is less interesting (it's not big surprise that a great song liek Nelly's Say it Right gave Danja co production credit) did do the majority of the album but 3 tracks were done with Timbaland including the planned second single which was one of two done with Timberlake. The lead single though was all produced by Timberlake, Falling Down, which had a great video and was a huge flop--causing that second single, to now be indefinetly postponed (ouch)--it is, to be fair, one of the best tracks (Nite Runner--with Timberlake and Timbaland). There is hope that when that single finally comes out it will sell the album more as it sounds more like the rest of the cd.

I dunno, as a huge fan of the boys I think the album actually is pretty good, but it doesn't feel like Duran Duran to me (still I'd rate it higher than some of their dabbling in R&B in the late 80s--Notorious the song aside...). So I find it disappointing as Timbaland and Danja don't seem to even try to fit into their sound. And I think you can't argue that by Duran Duran standards, *so far* it's been a huge flop, especially comign after a sorta comeback ...

"For the week of November 19th, Red Carpet Massacre debuted at #36 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 29,000 copies in its first week.[4] However, the following week the album fell to #116. For the week of November 26th, the album debuted at #44 in the UK, becoming the 2nd poorest UK Chart entry in the band's career. As of February 15th, 2008, the album has moved to 61,000 copies sold in the U.S.[5]. The album spent only 3 consecutive weeks in the Billboard 200 chart.

i kinda hate this song.

and i hate that. because i should love this song.

She’s Not Me has the album’s most controversial lyrics and sounds like Madge’s response to ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ track She’s Madonna. Rob’s 2007 tune was about Madge’s hubby GUY RITCHIE picking her over Robbie’s TV presenter ex TANIA STRECKER. In She’s Not Me, Madge sings: “She can love you in the shower” but “she doesn’t have my name”.

This song sucks. It's not catchy, and to be honest it isn't quality sound. It's no Hung Up.

I won't love it. Even if I get used to hearing it, it will still be a contrived effort. She's a guest star in her own song. I guess the solution to finding favor with today's hottest artists is to let them completely dominate you.

Yeah, I know. It's such a shame you're such a negative person because you really have some genuine comments, yet the “genuinity” just vanishes once your sarcasm breaks in.

i kinda hate this song.

and i hate that. because i should love this song.

Either you like it or you don't. There's no kinda.

Yeah, Jack! Either you like it or you don't. Now what's it gonna be? And tell the truth!

I'm just kidding with you. Did you guys hear about Madonna's 16 minute speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

I'm just kidding with you. Did you guys hear about Madonna's 16 minute speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Yeah. God, she looked awful! Although I like her back-to-basics hair colour.

Yeah. God, she looked awful! Although I like her back-to-basics hair colour.

She still looks great in my opinion. I thought it was funny when I heard that she had Justin Timberlake at one time drop his drawers and she injected him with a shot of B12. And during her speech, I couldn't tell any fake British accent.

Edited March 12, 200817 yr by Noel

Either you like it or you don't. There's no kinda.

Yeah, Jack! Either you like it or you don't. Now what's it gonna be? And tell the truth!

I'm just kidding with you. Did you guys hear about Madonna's 16 minute speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

How can there be no kinda? lol.

thats exactly how i feel about it. i kinda hate it, i kinda dont.