I survived Madonna Sticky Sweet...a review — Page 4

I loved Jerby in Rainbow Explosion, but he's started to look like he's had too much work done.

Where do dryer balls fit? And Patti LuPone?

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That might be a good rule. I'm not one one millionth passionate about Madonna compared to some people. If someone linked this thread to a Madonna message board, none of you would be left alive!

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Well. Jerby, I have an inkling what the Madonna boards are like because I was on BWW when Patti appeared in GYPSY at City Center, the immediate period following that before GYPSY was confirmed for Broadway, the opening of GYPSY at the St. James, and the months leading up to the Tonys when Patti in GYPSY was the topic of 80% of the threads on the main board.

One thing I'll say for Patti: she's never had plastic surgery.

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Her brother Christopher confirmed she had a facelift recently.
Im so sick of Madonna, enough of it already, JRB why don't you join one of those Madonna message boards then?
She is one of the richest women in the world, she doesn't care if some people say bad things about her, she will never even find out about anyways, I doubt she is reading BWW.

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Bad boy!

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Listen, honey, anyone who's thrilled about seeing Sarah Brightman in concert really has no business casting stones.

Now THAT was funny!

Oh, of course I respect your point of view and I am really sorry you didn't enjoy the show ! She is always feeding off the energy of the crowd, the more wild the crowd is, the more relaxed and happy she is ! It also depends on the venue. She did only stadiums in Europe and I saw her in arm's reach, leaning at the front catwalk barricade with 75,000 CRAZY Greek fans, who created an unbelievable atmosphere she clearly LOVED !! Maybe the show does not work as well in arenas or maybe you caught her on an off day. But I still think it is a fun, energetic, spectacular show, with just the right dose of new and classic material ! We all LOVE the oldies, but she is not a washed out act, doing a farewell tour !

Updated On: 10/8/08 at 05:14 PM

Wow and people wonder why she left the states!!

The concert was phenomenal (watched it at Wembley Stadium) the energy was electric and the show was a brilliantly performed and expertly designed extravaganza.If you read most of the press for the tour since it went to the states you will see it's all been raves except for the times.

To insult her looks because of the fact the woman is getting old simply shows a very superficial view of how certain people view pop icons, which is a shame.For 50 she looks phenomenal, madonna has always been muscly it's hardly a new thing, and her face looks fine (i know tons of women who would give their right arm to look like her when they are 50)

Enough about her appearance though (i will leave that to the ones who haven't even been to the concert)
The opening was great along with Beat Goes On, The Vogue mash up was stunning and the 80s section with In To The Grove etc was inspired (Shes Not Me with all the Madonnas on stage was great).
The spanish section (especially La Isla Bonita and the brilliant Devil Wouldn't Recognize You) were highlights, but the best moment was the incredible Like A Prayer mash up with Felix, the track was unstoppable and 80.000 people at Wembley went crazy for it.
Like i say, check out the reviews for the US leg and the European leg and dont just post one negative review.

Im actually shocked that anyone could not have a great time at this concert, maybe you have been spoon fed Mariah Carey for far to long lol

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Let me tell a personal story of why I love Madonna. I discovered her in 1998 when I was 13 and extremely closeted, overweight, and a bit isolated. Discovering Madonna's music and history just somehow woke something inside of me. It's like through her beats and her deceivingly shallow lyrics, I was able to get started in finding myself. I was able to express everything that was repressed inside of me. Even to this day, when I need to work out that extra half-hour or not eat that extra dish or indulge in something that I know I shouldn't, I think of things that inspire me and Madonna is one of them.

I know it sounds cheesy and pathetic and not to mention cliche, but some people read self-help books, others need affirmations, others go to therapy, others go to church, while others hang out at stage doors while others go on message boards and make fun of those that do...I have Madonna's music and performances. Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of other artists too, but there's a special place for Madonna.

I mean, I do get the hate. She's totally image-driven, not naturally talented, and does things in the media that are times ridiculous. However, to me, what makes me love her so much is that's what her art is about. It's always been more Andy Warhol than true musician. I mean not everyone who wants to make a name for themselves can be blessed with a voice, but she works what she has and does her best with it, and I think what she crafts can be visually incredible or at least interesting. She works really hard with whatever new project she's coming up with and puts everything she has into it until she picks something new.

Regarding the Sticky and Sweet Tour, from what I've seen on youtube, it looks like a hell of a show to me:

Vogue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE14jrkaKpg

Borderline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUds06gLGhU

P.S. I think her new CDs are musically much more interesting than her more famous music in the 80s. Her albums, Ray of Light and Music are incredible, and even Confessions on the Dance Floor and Hard Candy are very well-done.

I also like American Life because it was her first and only CD to not to even try for the mainstream pop singles sound. It may not have been a total success, but I like the singer-songwriter folksy vibe she was going for and I think she should continue on that road for at least one more CD (just let someone else have more control over the song-writing and have more than one producer do it).

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Wow and people wonder why she left the states!

Yes, because the English (especially their press) are known for handling celebs with kid gloves!

She looks weird. She just does. For ANY age.

Look at Bette Midler, another "I've never had surgery" swearer who is clearly lying. She looks pretty good. I wonder if she and Michelle go the same secret doctor.