Our queen has been relatively quiet of late, putting the finishing touches on her upcoming album. It’s been reported that she is working with Mirwais, who helmed the iconic ‘Music’ album as well as the under-rated ‘American Life’ masterpiece. His blip-filled electronica/folk mash worked well when Madonna needed a new avenue at the start of the millennium, and I’m hoping they will work similar magic to conjure a whole new sonic landscape for the end of this decade.
For some reason, this feels like less of an event than the ‘Rebel Heart’ album, and that’s a good thing. A true artist doesn’t create for the purpose of making a splash, even when you’re Madonna. She has nothing left to prove – she makes music because she is still inspired and moved and has something to say. That’s the mark of a creative spirit.
As much as I’m downplaying the new album, I still can’t wait to hear it. She will always be magical in that way.
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