Madonna's lost the plot - this is rubbish.

Usually I'm a big Madonna fan - Ray of Light, for example, was as good as it gets - all lush strings, carefully crafted beats and meaningful lyrics. But Hard Candy is one change of direction too many.

I think there's one good track on the album - the single 4 minutes unsurprisingly - but that's it. The rest is defined by two things. First, poor arrangement / production - particularly the chunky, childish bass which overwhelms the percussion, effects and lyrics on just about every track - it's just too much, a case of Timbaland trying to steal the show from Madonna, rather than work with her. That's the probelm with high profile producers. And second, the infantile lyrics - the Turkish Delight lyric on the opening tract, Candy Shop must go down as one of the worst ever.

Common Madonna, you can do so much better than this!

I really enjoyed this album, and every track is great. My faves are 4 Minutes and Devil Wouldn't Recognise You. Fans will love this and once again Madonna shows she can do various styles of music successfully. A fab album!

A brilliant album! love every song on here and its very different and fresh you must buy this!! Album of 2008!!