I've hated on Madonna a lot in my short lifetime. And I also don't usually enjoy techno/dance music, preferring instead beat-heavy hip-hop to thump-driven dance beats. But "Hung Up," the first single from Madonna's latest album, Confessions on a Dance Floor -- released Tuesday -- instantly made my dance-ready booty overjoyed.

The masterfully produced, disco-inspired tune is a true dance track.

True to the title, Mo and producer Stuart Price propel every track on the CD with strong dance energy; there are no slow jams on Confessions. But what does strike me is that the lyrics are politically and personally strong.

Her words suggest that her marriage and children have made her a publicity-skank who is still confused and demonized about her fame and fortune.

Aside from "Hung Up," the best track is by far "Push," a beautiful song that brings us back to classic Madonna, circa 1980s.

Still, the tracks "Jump" and "Sorry" are the obvious followers to "Hung Up" for the radio. Both are most catchy and well produced, and I'm sure that come Valentine's Day, the lyrics of "Sorry" will likely be a coping mechanism for many ill-treated lovers.

So that's what, four tracks? Unfortunately,, there's not much else really remarkable. Yeah, it's good stuff, but it's filler stuff that gets monotonous quick.

-- Reviewed by Eszter Gordon