2008 Woodie Awards
New Vibrations
Issue date: 5/1/08
Madonna falters on "She's Not Me." The song chronicles the singer's feelings after being replaced in relationship by a girl who takes on all of her own characteristics, which "freaks her out." As the title suggests, the chorus gives reasons why the new girl isn't up to muster. And what, you may ask, are these no doubt compelling points that Madonna presents? "She doesn't have my name," explains Madonna. Well yes, we realize that - a bit insubstantial though, don't you think? Unless Madonna is referring to her "name" legally - which is worth something to the tune of $400 million. Also, "She doesn't have what I have," though we never learn what it is that Madonna has, other than a broken relationship. We don't expect Tennyson from Madonna's lyrics, surely, but come on.
"Incredible" is supposed to be a second standout track, perhaps the next single, but I'm just not feeling it. There is arbitrary artificial doubling ( "I c-c-c-can't get my head around it,") and the hook is a bit too airy to catch my dance reflex, and the melody is not interesting enough to stand without the beat.
On "The Beat Goes On," the beat simply doesn't. However, there is a guest appearance by the always entertaining Kanye West, whose self-referencing rhymes are worth a listen, at least.
"Spanish Lesson" is a fun little turn in the album, bringing in some Latin influences but is unlistenable to anyone who actually speaks Spanish. Sorry, Madonna, "siempre" only sort of means "I won't forget it."
There are a couple of good tracks on this album, and I'm sure they will get plenty of airplay over the next few months. If you like the tracks, iTunes them. Skip the album.
ARTIST
dEUS
ALBUM
Vantage Point
LABEL
Cooperative Music
RELEASED
April 18, 2008
I'm a latecomer to dEUS. I'd heard things about their earlier works, but in the tidal wave of music that comes with the internet, I simply never had a listen. Now I find myself rushing to catch up.
"Incredible" is supposed to be a second standout track, perhaps the next single, but I'm just not feeling it. There is arbitrary artificial doubling ( "I c-c-c-can't get my head around it,") and the hook is a bit too airy to catch my dance reflex, and the melody is not interesting enough to stand without the beat.
On "The Beat Goes On," the beat simply doesn't. However, there is a guest appearance by the always entertaining Kanye West, whose self-referencing rhymes are worth a listen, at least.
"Spanish Lesson" is a fun little turn in the album, bringing in some Latin influences but is unlistenable to anyone who actually speaks Spanish. Sorry, Madonna, "siempre" only sort of means "I won't forget it."
There are a couple of good tracks on this album, and I'm sure they will get plenty of airplay over the next few months. If you like the tracks, iTunes them. Skip the album.
ARTIST
dEUS
ALBUM
Vantage Point
LABEL
Cooperative Music
RELEASED
April 18, 2008
I'm a latecomer to dEUS. I'd heard things about their earlier works, but in the tidal wave of music that comes with the internet, I simply never had a listen. Now I find myself rushing to catch up.
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