Madonna Album: “Hollywood [Maxi Single]”

These are some very modern remixes with a retro vibe. My favorite is definitely the Oakenfold mix, which is just an awesome dance floor stomper. The Jacques mix and micronauts mix are very interesting as well. I'd have to say i like this maxi more than "American Life" and "Die Another Day", which were also very good.

Madonna is the queen of maxi-singles!

In case anyone was wondering, the "Thin White Duck" remix on this CD is the remix heard during Madonna's performance of "Hollywood" on the MTV Video Music Awards.

Madonna does what few have done before, have a wonderful, unique dance beat with meaningful lyrics. She combines the synthesizer and guitar splendidly, giving it that modern edge that dance and pop music needs today. She expresses her lyrics wonderfully, proving to the listeners that Hollywood isn't all glitz and glamour, rather, there are many dangers. Close to the end of the song, she sings something in a brilliant sound. If you want to discover this brilliant sound, you'll have to buy the single or her album "American Life". You won't be disappointed.

Her lyric that will express your feelings about "Hollywood": "you'll get it right now, oh yeah. Cause you're in Hollywood."

You may have to think about it to understand my point.

this is an excellent collection of remixes. after the let down of the american life remixes, i am glad to see our fav fab pop icon is back in true form. these are not only daceable but have the moody air about them that works wonders when combined with a nice pounding dark dance beat. overall a steller effort and a beauitful comeback after the last single!! a song i am proud to have blasting from my speakers.

I discovered this little ditty last summer by means of Yahoo! Music's old Madonna video section (the reason I say "old" is because they no longer have all her videos, just her new ones). I instantly fell in love with it, and I knew I had to have it. So started a summer which sparked an interest for Mrs Ritchie's music within me. I've been hunting down Madonna singles ever since. Anyway, here is a review of each track:

1. Radio Edit (3:42) 9/10: This is good, but unfortunately, it isn't the album version.

2. Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duck Mix (7:10) 10/10: This is my favorite Hollywood remix. It is very 80's-sounding. I love it when Stuart Price mixes her vocals ("Hollywood-ood"). It's a cool effect.

3. The Micronauts Remix (6:25) 7/10: Excuse me, Micronauts; it seems that you have failed to label your mix correctly. It should be called the Micronauts DUB, because there aren't any verses or choruses! This is nice, but repetitive.

4. Oakenfold Full Remix (7:01) 10/10: This remix is GORGEOUS! I LOVE IT!!!! Paul Oakenfold should have gotten an award for this. It is the best remix on here and my second favorite.

5. Deepsky's Home Sweet Home Vocal Mix (7:35) 10/10: After Deepsky's EXCELLENT remix of "Die Another Day" back in 2002, I didn't think they would top themselves with this remix. Boy, was I wrong. They did a bang-up job. I love it.

6. Calderone/Quayle Glam Mix (9:17) 10/10: This one is...more tribal than then other mixes. It's still good, though.

TRACKS MISSING FROM THIS MAXI:

Avid Diva Remix (4:35): Mashes up all the remixes from this maxi and turns them into one whole song!

Album Version (4:24): You know what it sounds like.

Mike Danavan and Idaho's Murder on Fairfax Mix (8:52): I have never heard this, but I HAVE heard that Mike Danavan puts out interesting remixes and mash-ups (i.e. the Madonna/Janet Jackson combo "All Nite Stranger"). I think it would be interesting to hear what it sounds like.

PS: I have heard that there's an ULTRA-MEGA-SUPER-rare CD with "dub" versions of all the remixes on here (even the Micronauts', which makes absolutely no sense to me). So, if you can get your hands on it, KEEP IT AND TREASURE IT!