Madonna's Hard Candy Out Now

Madonna's much anticipated new album "Hard Candy" is out today and it's bound to be another hit for the undisputed queen of Pop.

I gotta admit that I was very concerned when I first read she'd be doing a Hip-Hop album but thankfully my fears have been appeased. The album is full of sweet and sticky tracks, some reminiscent of 70's disco and 80's pop but with a modern urban twist thanks to some great collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Pharrell, and Kanye West.

I have lots of favourites on this one including "She's Not Me", "Beat Goes On" and the upcoming second single "Give It 2 Me". The album has received very positive reviews and it's surely to become a classic.

Having followed Madonna's career over the years has taught me to never expect the same thing twice and "Hard Candy" proves she's far from finished evolving and will continue to surprise and amaze us for many years to come.

Get "Hard Candy" from iTunes or from Amazon.com. I recommend the Special Edition for some extra tracks.

Track Listing:

1. "Candy Shop" (Madonna, Pharrell Williams) – 4:15
2. "4 Minutes" (featuring Justin Timberlake) (Madonna, Timothy Mosley, Nate Hills, Justin Timberlake) – 4:04
3. "Give It 2 Me" (Madonna, Williams) – 4:47
4. "Heartbeat" (Madonna, Williams) – 4:03
5. "Miles Away" (Madonna, Mosley, Hills, Timberlake) – 4:48
6. "She's Not Me" (Madonna, Williams) – 6:04
7. "Incredible" (Madonna, Williams) – 6:19
8. "Beat Goes On" (featuring Kanye West) (Madonna, Williams, Kanye West) – 4:26
9. "Dance 2night" (Madonna, Mosley, Hannon Lane, Timberlake) – 5:03
10. "Spanish Lesson" (Madonna, Williams) – 3:37
11. "Devil Wouldn't Recognize You" (Madonna, Joe Henry, Mosley, Hills, Timberlake) – 5:09
12. "Voices" (Madonna, Mosley, Hills, Lane, Timberlake) – 3:39

What are your thoughts on the new album? Got any favourite tracks?