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During her material-girl heyday in the mid-'80s, few could have guessed that Madonna would age gracefully. Her music and image back then personified the impulsive energy and vibrant yearning of youth, encouraging us to get into the groove and live life for the moment.
At 39, though, the pop icon is clearly thinking ahead, both artistically and spiritually. Her ambitious new album is all about the future. From the sparkling, electronically based arrangements to the lyrics, it's Madonna's most thoughtful and personal work since 1989's "Like a Prayer."
Reflecting on...