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Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Mon 18 May 2026, 10:10 pm
by Lleonard Pler
Madonna has a new album coming in July, Confessions II produced by Stuart Price. Today the full tracklist has been announced and the last song seems to be a nod to West End girls: it's called Lower East Side Girl and reportedly it will be about her early days in NYC.
Also there's a rumor that a veteran male singer / songwriter will be featured in the album, can it be Neil Tennant himself?
First Confessions already paid tribute to West End girls with the intro of Jump resembling that of the PSB hit. And of course PSB themselves remixed Sorry, with additional vocals by Neil. So it would be only natural if he returns for the sequel.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 1:58 am
by Gabby
That would be a very full circle moment if he was, since he interviewed her very early in her career.
And a well kept secret.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 4:52 am
by Capsigrany
It would be great of course! But I think would have been a moment for a Madonna/PSB full collaboration.
Let’s hope the rumour becomes a reality (and consequently another PSB remix).
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 7:41 am
by Lleonard Pler
Gabby wrote: Tue 19 May 2026, 1:58 am
That would be a very full circle moment if he was, since he interviewed her very early in her career.
And a well kept secret.
I forgot about that interview! It would be a full circle moment indeed. I can imagine Neil rapping the questions of that interview in the song. I hope the rumor comes true.
There are some collaborations yet to be announced, all of them kept in secret. Album was recorded in London so it wouldn't be difficult for Neil to pop up in the studio. Fingers crossed!
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 1:16 pm
by G_Goalden
The Peggy Gou Energy Mix of Madonna's 'I Feel So Free' has an introduction that sounds very similar to a hybrid of 'It's not a crime' and 'I've got plans (involving you)'.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 2:03 pm
by Future Lover
I've personally not heard any such information, and I'm in the intersection of both fanbases. Seems like speculation based on the fact... both songs have the world "girl" in their name? Slim.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 19 May 2026, 3:03 pm
by Nickname
Lleonard Pler wrote: Mon 18 May 2026, 10:10 pm
Madonna has a new album coming in July, Confessions II produced by Stuart Price. Today the full tracklist has been announced and the last song seems to be a nod to West End girls: it's called Lower East Side Girl and reportedly it will be about her early days in NYC.
Also there's a rumor that a veteran male singer / songwriter will be featured in the album, can it be Neil Tennant himself?
First Confessions already paid tribute to West End girls with the intro of Jump resembling that of the PSB hit. And of course PSB themselves remixed Sorry, with additional vocals by Neil. So it would be only natural if he returns for the sequel.
The connection between Madonna and PSB is so close (producer, ex-manager, etc) that I'd be sad if they don't do something together. Even Dancing Star is a bit like Holliday from Madonna.
Neil interviewed Madonna at that time.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Wed 20 May 2026, 2:46 am
by jasonjohn
'I Feel So Free' got heaps of suspciously glowing comments in the media, but I just don't get it. When Madonna sings in that teeny-voice it's an immediate sign to me she's phoning it in. Best thing about 'I Feel So Free' is the disco elements taken from 'I Feel Love'.
But I guess it's just an album teaser, hopefully we get some pop brilliance. Stakes seem high for Price, having to juggle her ego and odd judgment of late.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Sat 27 Jun 2026, 9:02 pm
by 303krs
As the release of Confessions II is getting closer, any confirmation or news about a PSB involvement in that Stuart record ?
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Sat 27 Jun 2026, 9:34 pm
by Future Lover
None. Features so far are Sabrina Carpenter, Martin Garrix, Stromae, Lola Leon i.e. her daughter. I think them doing a remix is a strong possibility, though.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Sun 28 Jun 2026, 1:13 am
by young.offender
Maybe Kylie
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2:54 pm
by Pinhead
I’m going for Marc Almond, soft cell and Madonna were Sire records label mates in 80s New York, new soft cell album is titled Danceteria, Marc put her up in his flat for her first uk club dates when she was an unknown singer
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6:04 am
by DopeFiend
Pinhead wrote: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2:54 pm
I’m going for Marc Almond, soft cell and Madonna were Sire records label mates in 80s New York, new soft cell album is titled Danceteria, Marc put her up in his flat for her first uk club dates when she was an unknown singer
Marc Almond is tremendously unpopular. The titletrack of the upcoming Soft Cell album has hardly any attention.
https://youtu.be/P4kE8CNvoOw 42k views.
For comparison, Madonna brought out a Youtube video "Confessions II - The Film" which has 4.3m views.
Her music video with Sabrina Carpenter has 8.6 million within the same duration as Soft Cell's 42 thousand.
She's probably collaborating with Sabrina Carpenter to bring herself into the limelight amongst this modern successful pop star.
Collaborating with Marc Almond would be doing the opposite of that.
I'm glad to see Madonna doing really well with this upcoming album.
The vinyl and CD packages for it look very eye-catching and well designed.
I personally have strong doubts that Neil Tennant will be featured on L.E.S. Girl, which by the way is the actual title.
But I'm curiously looking forward to this release. It comes out this Friday. I'm sure Neil and Chris will give it a listen.
Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9:05 am
by PopKid78
My money is on Elton
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Re: Madonna - Lower East Side Girl (from Confessions II)
Posted: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9:40 am
by before
DopeFiend wrote: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6:04 am
Pinhead wrote: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2:54 pm
I’m going for Marc Almond, soft cell and Madonna were Sire records label mates in 80s New York, new soft cell album is titled Danceteria, Marc put her up in his flat for her first uk club dates when she was an unknown singer
Marc Almond is tremendously unpopular. The titletrack of the upcoming Soft Cell album has hardly any attention.
https://youtu.be/P4kE8CNvoOw 42k views.
For comparison, Madonna brought out a Youtube video "Confessions II - The Film" which has 4.3m views.
Her music video with Sabrina Carpenter has 8.6 million within the same duration as Soft Cell's 42 thousand.
She's probably collaborating with Sabrina Carpenter to bring herself into the limelight amongst this modern successful pop star.
Collaborating with Marc Almond would be doing the opposite of that.
I'm glad to see Madonna doing really well with this upcoming album.
The vinyl and CD packages for it look very eye-catching and well designed.
I personally have strong doubts that Neil Tennant will be featured on L.E.S. Girl, which by the way is the actual title.
But I'm curiously looking forward to this release. It comes out this Friday. I'm sure Neil and Chris will give it a listen.
Marc Almond and Soft Cell are not "tremendously unpopular". They're just nowhere near as popular as Madonna.