Veronica Electronica Release (Digital/Vinyl)

Not that she needs any more money but if these are cash grabs (which let’s face it they are) then she will milk everyone for all they’ve got
 
straightorbroken said:
I was under the impression VE was always a working title for the remix concept only. Veronica is way too close to verruca for me, although we are in the verruca-vocals era I suppose. Anyway, I love the title for this and that it's finally happening.
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Yes and no
She specifically said VE was a working title of the album to Kurt Loder in the MTV making of special
Then it became the remix project title which was ultimately shelved
 
Suedehead said:
Not that she needs any more money but if these are cash grabs (which let’s face it they are) then she will milk everyone for all they’ve got
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I actually don’t feel this is a cash grab. A cash grab is the latest Mylene compilation they announced yesterday. :D
 
The greatest cash-ins starring Mylene Farmer and Belinda Carlisle!

And yes, utter shite. At least this feels “new”, even if a lot of the content isn’t. Like I said, I thoroughly enjoy the American Life equivalent.
 
straightorbroken said:
I was under the impression VE was always a working title for the remix concept only. Veronica is way too close to verruca for me, although we are in the verruca-vocals era I suppose. Anyway, I love the title for this and that it's finally happening.
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That would make a lot more sense although I like the official explanation too - almost like a character she was adopting. Perhaps the character was what allowed her to write such a personal and revealing album: Ive said it before but as an opening line for an album "I traded fame for love without a second thought" is staggering. In fact, that whole song is staggering.
 
octophone said:
That would make a lot more sense although I like the official explanation too - almost like a character she was adopting. Perhaps the character was what allowed her to write such a personal and revealing album: Ive said it before but as an opening line for an album "I traded fame for love without a second thought" is staggering. In fact, that whole song is staggering.
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I wrote a Facebook post a few years back (when FB was still a thing) about how it's astonishing how she went from the poetry of that to some of the nonsense in her later career. Lyrically, Drowned World (Substitute for Love) is probably her greatest achievement. You're right- the opening line IS staggering, considering the Madonna she was before it (and, of course, before motherhood), but so is that entire opening verse:

I traded fame for love without a second thought
It all became a silly game, some things cannot be bought
I got exactly what I asked for, wanted it so badly
Running, rushing, back for more, I suffered fools so gladly
And now I find, I've changed my mind

Though the peak sadness of the song is in the second verse:

Travelled 'round the world looking for a home
I found myself in crowded rooms feeling so alone
I had so many lovers who settled for the thrill of basking in my spotlight
I never felt so happy

Just perfection and I don't know that it would be topped, though the raw pain of The Power of Good-bye comes close for me. "There's nothing left to lose, there's no more heart to bruise" is JUST TOO MUCH.
 
straightorbroken said:
Well you would be an essential guest should the bAn be lifted.
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It’s true though
I made a few comments in the Robbie Williams thread (no worse than anyone else’s). He called me a prick. I reached out by PM and he didn’t reply and hasn’t responded or reacted to any of my posts since. Whether I’m on ignore or not, I’m not sure. 🤷‍♂️
 
Suedehead said:
It’s true though
I made a few comments in the Robbie Williams thread (no worse than anyone else’s). He called me a prick. I reached out by PM and he didn’t reply and hasn’t responded or reacted to any of my posts since. Whether I’m on ignore or not, I’m not sure. 🤷‍♂️
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Well I hope you both sort it out.

#moopytitansreunited
 
The community is too small for all that

Dear Mother Madonna make the drama be Gone Gone Gone (demo) and help the babies come together in every nation ❤️
 
Finally the amazing Skin remix is officially released, but please give us more demos and lost remixes! Even though loads of material have leaked in the last couple of years, it would be nice to have a proper release, not to mention totally unknown songs.
 
LumoLicious said:
Finally the amazing Skin remix is officially released, but please give us more demos and lost remixes! Even though loads of material have leaked in the last couple of years, it would be nice to have a proper release, not to mention totally unknown songs.
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Well QUITE. I was expecting a lot more from the fabled RONNY ELECTRONNY than a load of edits of remixes we already know and 'love'
 
Wasn’t this due to release today?

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Nice to have it in full quality at last. It’s the same as the leaked version to these ears.

JUST GIVE US THE REST, MARGE.
 
So this didn’t appear in my release radar and it’s not in NMF, even down at the bottom.

WHY?
 
Jark said:
I haven't heard this before and it's great!
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Leaked years ago (2003/4ish) with a few other Ray of Light demos which are also top notch. See also:

The wonderful Like a Flower:



The equally marvellous Revenge:



The solo Be Careful:



And a couple of demos which are different enough to the originals to be worth a listen:

No Substitute For Love:



Flirtation Dance (Skin demo):



A much more doom laden Power of Good-bye:

 
funky said:
So this didn’t appear in my release radar and it’s not in NMF, even down at the bottom.

WHY?
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I can't explain release radar but it's an old song and Spotify prioritises new music with their playlists. they don't need to push a "fan interest only" release like this
 
funky said:
So this didn’t appear in my release radar and it’s not in NMF, even down at the bottom.

WHY?
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I didn't get it in my release radar either, although I did get a newly released sped up version of a Shirley Collins folk song from 1959.
 
Madge was GUNNING FOR THE TOP SPOT otherwise, but now, sadly, that hope is GONE GONE GONE.
 
Sheena said:
A much more doom laden Power of Good-bye:

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Also, giving this a quick SPIN, I’d forgotten it has extra lyrics- which are also on the Ray of Light lyric sheet, as someone clearly didn’t correct them in time. (“Walk away…”)

Did that ever get corrected in later editions?
 
Not being in my radar as one of my most playlisted artists is RIDIC.

It’s an ESTHER CONSPIRACY :(
 
Sheena said:
Leaked years ago (2003/4ish) with a few other Ray of Light demos which are also top notch. See also:

The wonderful Like a Flower:



The equally marvellous Revenge:



The solo Be Careful:



And a couple of demos which are different enough to the originals to be worth a listen:

No Substitute For Love:



Flirtation Dance (Skin demo):



A much more doom laden Power of Good-bye:

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Takes me back to the Madonnacatalog vs Madonna’s Ashram days of those two fighting over who was going to get to release what from these sessions.
 
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