Quarters for the Jukebox

4 Minutes is first, technically 4:05, and for a song with a lyrical sense of urgency (” … we only got four minutes to save the world … “), it’s puzzling the first 50 seconds are used for a repetitive introduction (granted, the radio version will be shortened by close to a minute — making “4 Minutes” actually three minutes). It’s the first single from Madonna’s new album, Hard Candy, and the back beat is in place here, but overall, the song sounds like no one really exerted themselves (or tried) in producing this. It feels like everyone just mailed it in, which is disappointing when you think of the names associated with it (Madonna, JT, Timbaland). Either way, I’m sure this will fill the top 40 radio waves soon. Check for yourself.

Worth listening, if you like: Madonna; Justin Timberlake; Timbaland; Michael Jackson; Britney Spears.