One of the enduring legends of pop music returns to the fray with a sting in the tail. The one time Material Girl has chose to play the political card on this taster to her new album.
French producer Mirwais remains on board for this spiky concoction of electronica, which veers between sounding ultra-modern and curiously dated. Mirwais' trademark loops and twiddles ensnare Madge's vocals, while the beat isn't bass-rich enough to make this a disco stomper.
A new release from Madonna is always a big event, but this latest offering is disappointing. She has a reputation for being one step ahead of the game, but this time she seems to have rested on her laurels.
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