New York Times Rings Madonna's Bell

Here is a first look at a lengthy critique (best described as a begrudging rave...or a hate fuck?) of Madonna's Hard Candy by Jon Pareles as it will appear in the New York Times on Sunday.

Oh, and a first listen of Madonna's "Ring My Bell," the Japanese bonus track. (I like it fine, but definitely feel it's the one I would have cut. Still, it's way better and more finished than listenable but silly tripe like "History" and "Super Pop.")

Finally, if you wanna hear Hard Candy yourself, visit Madonna's MySpace page for a preview in advance of its official release Tuesday, April 29.

The rest after the are-you-ready-to-jump...

Comments

[heph]

Absolutley loved the chorus on Ring My Bell. It was great to hear her voice like that and not drowned out by layers of different noises that both Pharrell & Timberland have thrown at the majority of the Hard Candy songs.

Enjoyed the review even though it was a little nasty.

Thanx Matt.