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Saturday, June 14, 2008 --- 115 days ago http://www.iowaavenue.com/xn/detail/774881:BlogPost:32512
 A little more than a month ago, Madonna released her 11th studio CD. Eleventh. That's insane. What's more insane is that Madge looks like this nowadays, and she'll be celebrating her 50th birthday in August. Love her or hate her, just look at those biceps and shoulders. The woman is a fitness icon. The Fit Bottomed Girls love many of Madonna's songs, especially those from the 80s. Her upbeat, fun and slightly (or sometimes mostly) risqué tunes are perfect for workouts. We also love, love, love her last album, Confessions on a Dance Floor . Yes, it was a little disco-rific, but it helps us power through even the toughest interval workouts. (Seriously, listen to "Jump." It'll get your booty in gear.) That's why we had to review her latest CD, Hard Candy . This is a pretty hip-hoppity CD for Madonna. She brought in Pharrell, JT, Timbaland and the Neptunes for creative inspiration (aka vocals, production and lyrics). So, it's catchy, but if you're wanting straight-up pop, this isn't it. At first listen, I wasn't sure how much I liked it. However, after a few runs with it blaring in my ears, I found some new favorite workout tunes. The Track List: Madonna, Hard Candy 1. Candy Shop— The album's title track is an upbeat song, well suited for a warm-up with a mid-pace tempo. Candy metaphors galore. 2. 4 Minutes— This is the song you know from the radio. It features JT, and it's catchy. Perfect for a fast-paced 4-minute interval. 3. Give It 2— T ... |
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