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Confessions on a Dance Floor is the tenth studio album and eighteenth recording by singer Madonna. It was released in 2005.

Production history

Project 05. and Defying Gravity were respectively working and rumored titles for this disc.

Madonna said "I wanted a record with no ballads. I wanted there to be no breaks, with one song segueing into the next -- just like in a disco. (... ) Whenever I make records, I often like the remixes better than the original versions. So I thought, screw that. I'm going to start from that perspective. I want to hear all these songs in a club. I approached the album from more of a DJ's point of view, but Stuart * is a DJ. That really influenced the vibe -- the dance aspect -- of the record." (...) We listened to a lot of other people's records when we were making this - obviously ABBA and Giorgio Moroder - so to me it's more of an homage to other people's records than mine. If there are references to earlier records it's probably done unknowingly, part of our molecular structure, it comes out again and again, hopefully not too boringly and repetitive.The Observer. November 20 2005.

Confessions was released in multiple formats:

  • Continuous Mix CD - A 12 track continuous mix, much like a DJ set list. Each track is selectable.
  • Limited Edition Continuous Mix CD - Released in December 2005, includes "Fighting Spirit", a bonus track (non-continuous), a 40 page picture book from the Steven Klein photo session; an 80 page, blank, journal book, which will also include some journal entries from Madonna; a one month free ICON Fanclub membership and a unique slipcover housing. The CD's tracks are a continuous mix, much like a DJ set list. Each track is selectable.
  • iTunes Continuous Mix: A continuous mix digital download which will blend each song into one long track. It also includes a digital artwork booklet and the "Hung Up" video.
  • iTunes Unmixed - A regular digital download with 12 tracks in alternate beginnings and endings from those of the Continuous Mix. It also includes a digital artwork booklet and the "Hung Up" video.
  • 2-Vinyl-Set Unmixed - Double album promo pack (PRO-A-101706-A). The same unmixed tracks like the iTunes Unmixed digital tracks.
  • Limited edition 2-Pink Vinyl-Set Unmixed - Double album. The same unmixed tracks like the iTunes Unmixed digital tracks.
  • Confessions Remixed - Triple Vinyl. Full remix set by Stuart Price was released on April 11, 2006, with a limited print of only 3,000 copies in the U.S.

iTunes release

iTunes released Confessions in two digital download versions:

  • A Continuous Mix digital download which will blend each song into one long track.
  • Unmixed Version regular digital download with 12 tracks in alternate beginnings and endings from those of the Continuous Mix.

Both digital download versions are encoded as a protected AAC file. The iTunes release also included a digital artwork booklet and an iPod video compatible video of "Hung Up."

Songs

The following tracks were released as singles: Hung Up, Sorry, Get Together.

The song "Forbidden Love" should not be confused with a song with the same title from Madonna's 1994 album Bedtime Stories.

"I Love New York", track number five on the album, was first introduced to the public during Madonna's 2005 documentary feature I'm Going to Tell You a Secret, a look "behind the scenes" of her 2004 world Re-Invention Tour, which first premiered on MTV, and is available on DVD. The song was used before Madonna's New York leg of the tour in a film.

The pop icon could also be paying tribute to the city that first gave her success. Madonna first came to New York from her home town of Detroit as a dancer.

In October 2006 Madonna will release her fourth single "Jump".

Promotion

In order to promote the album with emerging media, Madonna set up the 1-888-2-CONFESS hotline. Callers were instructed to call in with their confessions, and, as they came in, some were selected to be part of a Podcast released on iTunes for approximately six weeks before the album was released. Confessions called in included cheating lovers, defecating on dead insects, and a few love triangles.

Track listing

  1. "Hung Up" (Madonna, Price, Andersson, Ulvaeus) - 5:36 (First Single)
  2. "Get Together" (Madonna, Bagge, Åström, Price) - 5:30 (Third Single)
  3. "Sorry" (Madonna, Price) - 4:43 (Second Single)
  4. "Future Lovers" (Madonna, Ahmadzaï) - 4:51
  5. "I Love New York" (Madonna, Price) - 4:11
  6. "Let It Will Be" (Madonna, Ahmadzaï, Price) - 4:18
  7. "Forbidden Love" (Madonna, Price) - 4:22
  8. "Jump" (Madonna, Henry, Price) - 3:46 (Rumored Fourth Single)
  9. "How High" (Madonna, Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback) - 4:40
  10. "Isaac" (Madonna, Price) - 6:03
  11. "Push" (Madonna, Price) - 3:57
  12. "Like It Or Not" (Madonna, Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback) - 4:31
  13. "Fighting Spirit" (Madonna, Ahmadzaï) - 3:32 Special Edition bonus track.
  14. "Super Pop" (Madonna, Ahmadzaï) - 3:42 ''Exclusive download for ICON members

  • The following are the track times for the iTunes non-continuous mix:
  1. Hung Up 5:37
  2. Get Together 5:14
  3. Sorry 4:41
  4. Future Lovers 5:01
  5. I Love New York 4:35
  6. Let It Will Be 4:20
  7. Forbidden Love 4:22
  8. Jump 3:58
  9. How High 4:03
  10. Isaac 5:59
  11. Push 3:32
  12. Like It or Not 4:35

Critical and commercial response

According to the Daily Mail's Adrian Thrills, "Madonna is returning to reclaim her dance-pop crown with a record that pushes her, feet-first, back into club culture. Confessions On A Dance Floor... is not only the former Ms. Ciccone's best album since 1998's Ray Of Light. It's a non-stop, rhythm-driven tour de force that ranks alongside anything she made in her chart-conquering heyday.

The album has been successful internationally, going triple platinum in the EU in only two months, and holding the world record of number-ones for an album (41 countries). It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 350,607 copies has subsequently sold more than 9 million copies worldwide. According to Billboard, it has sold 1.5 million in the U.S.

Chart performance

Chart (2005) Peak
Position
Argentina albums chart 1
Australia albums chart 1
Austria albums chart 1
Belgium (Flanders/Wallony) albums chart 1
Brazil albums chart 1
Canada albums chart 1
Chile albums chart 1
Colombia albums chart 2
Cyprus albums chart 1
Denmark albums chart 1
Ecuador albums chart 3
Estonia albums chart 1
Finland albums chart 1
France albums chart 1
Germany albums chart 1
Greece International albums chart 1
Hungary albums chart 1
Ireland (Éire) albums chart 1
Israel albums chart 1
Italy albums chart 1
Japan albums chart 5
Japan international albums chart 1
Lebanon albums chart 1
Malaysia albums chart 8
Chart (2005) Peak
Position
Mexico albums chart 1
Netherlands albums chart 1
New Zealand RIANZ albums chart 5
Norway albums chart 1
Peru albums chart 1
Philippines albums chart 1
Poland albums chart 1
Portugal albums chart 1
Serbia & Montenegro albums chart 1
Slovakia albums chart 4
South Korea (Pop English) albums chart 3
Spain albums chart 1
Sweden albums chart 1
Switzerland albums chart 1
Taiwan albums chart 1
Thailand albums chart 1
Turkey albums chart 1
Ukraine albums chart 1
UK albums chart 1
Uruguay Top Ten Albums Bestsellers chart 1
USA Billboard 200 1
USA Billboard Electronic Albums 1
USA Billboard Internet Albums 1
USA Billboard Digital Albums 1

Confessions on a Dance Floor has been number one in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Faroe Islands (part of Denmark), Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Japan (international albums only), Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay & USA. (total of 42 countries - This is a record)

Chart trajectory

Billboard 200
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
4
8
13
15
17
21
15
20
24
40
60
59
50
56
53
60
67
75
73
82
102
93
107
115
117
117
120
111
124

Billboard 200
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
140
135
141
135

UK Top 200 Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
1
3
5
7
10
9
11
13
13
19
15
13
11
11
12
13
17
23
29
29
33
40
47
53
56
61
74
81
98

UK Top 200 Album Chart
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
102
112
115
97

Canada Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
6
5
3
3
5
6
8
8
7
5
7
12
16
15
14
18
13
12

Canada Album Chart
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
15
13
16
18

France Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
6
4
5
8
10
10
9
13
21
26
30
33
27
33
33
34
39
45
40
45
41
39

France Album Chart
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
59
56
53
59

Germany Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
1
3
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
7
5
8
5
6
5
11
15
14
21
22
19
16
21
29
34
48
51
65
66

Germany Album chart
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
70
55
49
52

Italy Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
2
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
5
4
4
6
8
9
2
2
3
2
4
6
7
11
10
14
16

Italy Album Chart
Week 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Position
21
23
29
25

Poland Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
5
5
17
9
9
35
22
30
7
16
14
2
6
6
13
15
18
27
30
31
33
39
31
28
22
32
35
37

Mexican Album Chart
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Position
1
1
1
4
5
8
6
3
3
7
11
13
14
14
15
16
18
22
27
31
12
13
12
12
19
10
10

United World Chart Album
Week 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Position
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
6
7
7
4
4
4
9
11
15
12
12
13
9
18
18
21
22
31
22
26
32
36
out
36(re)

Certifications and Sales

Country Certification Sales
Argentina Gold(20,000) +30 000
Australia 2x Platinum(140,000) +170,000
Austria Platinum(30,000) +30,000
Belgium Platinum(50,000) +70,000
Brazil Gold(50,000) +100,000
Canada 3x Platinum(300,000) 390,000
Colombia Platinum(20,000) +30,000
Cyprus Platinum(5,000) +10,000
Czech Republic Gold(5,000) +5,000
Denmark 2x Platinum(40,000) +90,000
Finland Platinum(30,000) +50,000
France Platinum(300,000) 650,000
Germany 3x Platinum(200,000) +700,000
Greece 2x Platinum(40,000) +50,000
Hong Kong 2x Platinum(40,000) +50,000
Hungary Platinum(20,000) +30,000
Ireland 4x Platinum(60,000) +60,000
Italy Platinum(80,000) +380,000
Mexico Platinum(100,000) +100,000
Japan 2x Platinum(500,000) 390,000
New Zealand Platinum(15,000) +15,000
Netherlands Platinum(80,000) +140,000
Norway Platinum(40,000) +60,000
Philippines Gold(15,000) +20,000
Poland Platinum(20,000) +30,000
Portugal 2x Platinum(40,000) +50,000
Singapore 2x Platinum(30,000) +30,000
Slovakia Gold(2,500) +3,000
South Korea NC +11,000
Spain 2x Platinum(160,000) +210,000
Sweden 2x Platinum(120,000) +130,000
Switzerland 2x Platinum(80,000) +110,000
Taiwan Platinum(30,000) +45,000
Thailand Platinum(40,000) +40,000
Venezuela Gold(10,000) +10,000
UK NC 1,100,000
USA Platinum(1,500,000) 1,203,833
Europe 3x Platinum(3,000,000) ~4,200,000
World(Mediatraffic.de - 23 countries) 3x Platinum(6,000,000) 7,334,000
WorldWide Shipped 9,000,000 9,000,000

Personnel

  • Photography: Steven Klein
  • Art Direction and Graphic Design: Giovanni Bianco
  • Legal: Grubman Indursky
  • Management: Guy Oseary and Angela Becker
  • Mixing: Mark "Spike" Stent at Olympic Studios and Record Plant, Los Angeles (Except: "Forbidden Love" which was mixed by Stuart Price at Shirland Road)
  • Recording: Stuart Price at Shirland Road (Except: "How High" and "Like It Or Not" which were recorded at Murlyn Studios, Stockholm and Shirland Road, "Future Lovers" was recorded at Mayfair Studios.)
  • Assistant Engineer: Alex Dromgoole
  • Second Assistant Engineer at Olympic: David Emery
  • Second Assistant Engineer at Record Plant, Los Angeles: Antony Kilhoffer
  • Mastering: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering

Notes

Madonna albums | 2005 albums | Australian number one albums

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