Madonna - Music (2000) [Complete CD] USA

Music is the eighth studio album by American singer Madonna, released on September 18, 2000, by Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. Following the success of her previous album Ray of Light (1998), Madonna found herself in a music scene increasingly influenced by a younger generation of singers such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. This led her to seek a distinctive sound that would set her apart in the evolving musical landscape. Her collaborations with Mirwais Ahmadzaï and William Orbit resulted in a more experimental direction for the album. Music incorporates many different genres into its overall dance-pop and electronica vibe, taking influences from funk, house, rock, country and folk. With the album embracing a western motif, Madonna reimagined her image in the role of a cowgirl.

Three official singles were released from the album. The title track was the lead single, topping the record charts in 25 countries worldwide and became Madonna's 12th and most recent number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was followed with another top-five hit "Don't Tell Me", and "What It Feels Like for a Girl" which attained the top-ten in several countries worldwide. "Impressive Instant" was released as a promotional single in the United States, topping the Dance Club Songs chart. "Amazing" was also briefly released as a promotional single in selected countries before being withdrawn shortly afterwards. Retrospectively, Music has been recognized by music journalists for anticipating a number of musical trends, such as electro-house, vocal manipulation, lyrical gibberish, chopped up acoustics, and the adoption of cowboy kitsch.

Tracklist:
01 - Music 0:00
02 - Impressive Instant 3:44
03 - Runaway Lover 7:22
04 - I Deserve It 12:09
05 - Amazing 16:31
06 - Nobody's Perfect
07 - Don't Tell Me
08 - What It Feels Like For A Girl
09 - Paradise (Not For Me) 34:38
10 - Gone 41:10

Musicians
Madonna – vocals, guitar
Steve Sidelnyk – drums
Guy Sigsworth – guitar, keyboard, programming
William Orbit – keyboard, guitar, programming, backing vocals
Mirwais Ahmadzaï – guitar, keyboard, programming
Sean Spuehler – programming
Michel Colombier – string arrangement