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Sometimes it is nice to listen to something easy and familiar.
Fun fact: the lead single was made just for this years Deadpool movie.
So I’m going to be in the minority, but this is not my favorite Madonna album. Not quite sure why. Great songs on here though.
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Strangely I seem to know a lot of the songs on this album.... think my brother must have owned it. It's not aged well, sounds like a children's album but like a prayer is a bit of a classic. No more Madonna on this list please.
Yup hated this. Over produced, nothing interesting about vocal styles or lyrics.
3.5/5
Queen of Pop, banger album Like a prayer hitje Kende de rest niet Maar lekker albumpie
Pretty good but nothing amazing, would give 7/10
Madonna is legend.
I’m not a Madonna fan but I can’t deny the cultural impact she, and this album, had.
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Snooze fest. As the album goes on it sounds like the most generic 80s music you could imagine. 2.5/5
Not really sure why they didn't make an exception for Mamma Mia and shove the title track on at least a blooper reel. Certified anthem nonetheless, to be in the 90s fucked off my head with all my mates at a gay bar on a greek island... pwah! Synth edging out of the decade strong just like Disintegration. Express yourself failing to... disappoint! Was going to suggest that love song sounds like a shit Prince song and it actually is! Eternal sound but doesn't have enough dirt under the fingernails, especially for something that wasn't too far away from sign of the times (temporally). Actually warming to it but feels like we are getting towards something but not being fully delivered upon, suppose it's in the lyrics. Proper dance tracks like "till death do us part" and "keep it together" (slap that on a function playlist), but not fussed at all about some slower shite. Cherish very much upbeat, of its time. Like Dear Jessie though, feels like its reaching towards the 2000s. Last track sounds like she tried to do another Prince track but he was booked up and she was junked up. Funny one but overall low rating - 2.
Fun album. It was nice to hear an iconic female artist on this list. The title track is a banger and there are a few more that I liked, but overall I don't think I'll listen to the album again
Enjoyable. A little too same-y and bloated to get 5 stars though.
liked this more than i expected to
With this album Madonna proved that she was more than just a pop superstar, and that she can be artistic and has songs with depth lyrically. The title track, 'Like a Prayer' is one of her best songs in her career, and the other hits are really great, too ('Express Yourself' - especially the Immaculate Collection version, and 'Cherish'). 'Promise to Try' and 'Oh Father' are beautiful songs. 'Love Song' cowritten and sung by Prince adds a lot of the quality of the album. Bonus is 'Dear Jessie' which I'd known before because of a cover, but had no idea before that it was originally a Madonna song. The album closes with the most experimental song on it. Overall, it's a very well produced and made late 1980s pop album. Credit where credit is due even if you're not a fan of pop from that decade - it's a great album.
I just can't sorry. So cheesy and cringey.
I think Cherish is the underdog on this It's a pretty solid pop record.
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I usually do not listen to Madonna but thought that this might be a good album since Like a Prayer no doubt is a great song. I was however not too excited about it, so I’ll give it 3/5.
Like a prayer is very good, cherish was alright. Otherwise very little else stood out to me
Madonna is one of those artists you either obsess over or mildly enjoy. I'm in the latter camp.
I listened to this while playing 'chained together' with my bro, lest we say this was not a good song choice for jumping through the pits of Hell. However I am a madonna fan (the girlies know)
Liked this more than I thought I would. Like a prayer is an all time favorite, other than that falls a little short for me personally though.
Not generally my sound, but Like A Prayer, Express Yourself, and Keep It Together aren't bad.
LOVE LOVE. I've heard this album a 100+ times before. Still love it. Even the deeper cuts.
Like a Prayer” ist ein faszinierendes Stück, das spirituelle Themen mit persönlichen Erfahrungen verbinde. Madonna selbst hat den Song als metaphorische Darstellung der spirituellen Kommunikation zwischen einem Menschen und einer höheren Macht beschrieben1. Die Zeilen “When you call my name it’s like a little prayer / I’m down on my knees, I wanna take you there” sprechen von einer tiefen Demut und Hingabe, die durch das Gebet ausgedrückt wird. Es ist ein Lied, das die transformative Kraft des Glaubens und der spirituellen Verbindung hervorhebt. Express Yourself: Dieser Song ist eine kraftvolle Hymne der Selbstbehauptung und Unabhängigkeit. Madonna ermutigt darin, sich nicht mit zweitklassiger Behandlung zufriedenzugeben und stattdessen nach Respekt und einer echten, liebevollen Beziehung zu streben. Es ist ein Aufruf, die eigene Stimme zu erheben und sich selbst treu zu bleiben. Cherish: Ein fröhlicher und optimistischer Song, der die Freuden einer romantischen Liebe feiert. Mit seinem eingängigen Refrain und der leichten Melodie erinnert “Cherish” an die unbeschwerte Seite der Liebe und die Bedeutung, jemanden zu haben, den man wertschätzt und der einem nahesteht. Diese Songs zusammen zeigen die Vielfalt von Madonnas Album “Like a Prayer”, das sowohl tiefgründige als auch erhebende Themen behandelt und damit eine breite Palette menschlicher Emotionen und Erfahrungen abdeckt. In “Promise to Try” zeigt Madonna eine verletzliche Seite und bietet gleichzeitig Trost und Hoffnung. Es ist ein Lied, das die Zuhörer dazu bringt, über ihre eigenen Erfahrungen nachzudenken und die Kraft zu finden, vorwärts zu schreiten. Ein wirklich berührendes Stück, das die emotionale Tiefe des Albums “Like a Prayer” unterstreicht. 😊
Nice
UNA OBRA MAESTRA MAS DE LA REINA DEL POP.
Pop music is just too repetitive
Was not expecting to enjoy this so much. it’s 80s pop at its finest- catchy songs with an appearance from prince. Delightful
Horrendous. Madonna is the purest version of style over substance and this album showed it perfectly. She can't really sing and like a prayer aside the only songs I can remember are the ones that really annoyed me. Express yourself in particular was so long I genuinely thought I'd managed to hit repeat or something. With all of this said, I will admit I like beautiful stranger from watching Austin powers as a youngun. But this album is dire.
Like A Prayer is a solid pop song. I also didn't mind Till Death Do Us Part, but this is a bit of a slog. Just isn't that interesting beyond a certain point. Really simple production doesn't help, nor does her voice. +1 for Like A Prayer.
Like a prayer is a fantastic pop song, I really like it. I challenge anyone to say otherwise. Unfortunately the rest of it is nowhere near the same level and frankly pretty shit. Alright pop album I guess, nothing more. No surprises. 2, would be 1 without like a prayer
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A few classics. Fun to hear all the non-singles for my first time (like a virgin...). The album feels like a musical, which I'm not a fan of. Glad to have listened to it all but I am unlikely to listen to again.
🎧Queen of pop. Til Death Do Us Part and Cherish are great. Title track is one of the best pop songs ever. Pretty neutral on the rest.
Can understand why she is famous, but it still feels like watered down pop to me.
Rating: 6.5/10 Good album overall. The highlights are great, very upbeat and catchy while incorporating other genres that are unusual for pop. The slower songs can be experimental for pop standards but pretty boring. Like a Prayer is one of the greatest pop songs of all time though. Favorite songs: Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Love Song, Cherish, Dear Jessie, Keep It Together. Worst songs: Promise to Try, Act of Contrition.
It is Madonna. It is '90s pop, even if critics say this was the album with which Madonna showed to the world she was a real artist. One can't deny that the album is well produced, and that there are several songs that are easily added to a top-something list, however, I was no fan of Madonna in the '80s, nor in the '90s, and neither am I today.
A couple hit songs but the supporting tracklist actually isn't as good as I would have expected.
Now THIS is the Madonna I can get behind. What a great record… pop at its best!
- Madonna absolute Popikone, irgendwie einfach eine coole Frau und Vorbild/ Vorreiterin in musikalischen, wie auch in politischen Themenbereichen (v.a. Feminismus) - Super gutes 80s Popalbum, was kurzweilig ist und gute Laune macht und dabei lyrisch aber ziemlich düstere Themen behandelt (u.a. Tod, Trauma, häusliche Gewalt, Trennung etc.) - Kannte vorher nur „Like A Prayer“ und „Express Yourself“, die beide geile Hits sind - Auch der Rest hat mir gut gefallen - Hätte ich vorher nicht erwartet Rating: 3,75-4/5
- Auch wenns 89' rauskam verkörpert dieses Album sehr viel Schlechtes der 90er. Da war die Frau wohl ihrer zeit etwas voraus - Mal abgesehen davon, dass ich die Alte wirklich absolut mega unsympathisch finde, hat mich dieses Album sehr gelangweilt. - Es überwirft sich mit Kitsch und Klischees, hat aber auch, trotz sehr erfolgreicher Songs, für mich auch keinen richtig coolen ikonischen Pop-Song dabei. 2/5
Nicht meins, aber war okay-ish. Drei Songs waren etwas besser, der Rest eher meh.
This is my first Madonna album, and it feels totally 80s. The hits off this album are exactly what I imagine 1989 to sound like. While there are hits, I really think this album was just a way to show off Like a Prayer. Most of the rest of the album falls flat in comparison. Best Songs: Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Dear Jessie Worst Songs: Love Song, Promise to Try
Like a Prayer Express Yourself Cherish Oh Father
Like a Prayer is a fabulous pop song. Sounds great still. And Dear Jessie is cool - quirky and actually quite Beatley! I admire Madonna - what an entertainer. I mean, this isn't all to my taste, but I can't deny the talent and passion - and the way Madonna just does her thing, and doesn't bow to convention - Act of Contrition proves this: mad! But great guitar, and general mayhem 🎸
Like a Prayer is a great song, I always liked it. Created some controversy too which is always fun! The collaboration with Prince is cool, if I knew it I had forgotten it. Aside from that this is typical 80s pop from Madonna and the odd ballad until a big surprise with the final track! I googled 'Act of Contrition" and now I get it, making a point in her own way. All in all she was better than most, a cool pop star who wrote some good tunes.
Wasn’t particularly engrossed while listening to this one. I do like a few Madonna songs but the ones I know of weren’t on this album. Just felt a little indifferent towards this, not much to say. :)
Decent 80s pop. Not much to say about it positive or negative. Doubt I’ll be coming back to listen again. Distinctly average. 2.5/5, rounding down because it’s a bit preachy.
The Queen of Pop sits securely on her throne—and with power comes the freedom to expand. Taking on themes of religion, domestic strife and death, Madonna sets herself up admirably to continue conquering the world in the 90s.
**"Like A Prayer" by Madonna: An In-Depth Review** **Introduction** "Like A Prayer," released on March 21, 1989, is the fourth studio album by American singer Madonna. Widely considered a pivotal album in her career, it marked a significant artistic evolution. The album is noted for its mature themes, eclectic musical styles, and provocative lyrics. Produced by Madonna, Patrick Leonard, and Stephen Bray, it received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. This review delves into its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. **Lyrics** The lyrics of "Like A Prayer" represent a notable departure from Madonna's earlier work. The songs tackle complex and often controversial themes, including religion, sexuality, and personal loss. The title track, "Like A Prayer," uses religious imagery to explore themes of love and redemption, blending the sacred and the profane in a way that sparked both admiration and outrage. Tracks like "Promise to Try" and "Oh Father" delve into deeply personal territory, with Madonna confronting the death of her mother and her troubled relationship with her father. "Till Death Do Us Part" candidly addresses the dissolution of her marriage to Sean Penn, showcasing her willingness to explore painful personal experiences. However, some critics argue that despite the mature themes, a few songs on the album feature lyrics that are less compelling. For instance, "Love Song," a duet with Prince, while musically interesting, contains relatively simplistic lyrics compared to the depth found in other tracks. **Music** Musically, "Like A Prayer" is a rich and varied album that blends pop, rock, funk, and gospel influences. The title track is a standout, with its blend of pop and gospel elements creating a powerful and uplifting anthem. The song's structure, featuring a gospel choir, electric guitars, and a strong pop melody, exemplifies the innovative production techniques employed throughout the album. "Express Yourself" is another highlight, with its funk-infused beat and empowering lyrics. The song encourages self-empowerment and independence, themes that resonate throughout Madonna's career. "Cherish" offers a more lighthearted, romantic vibe, with a catchy melody and doo-wop influences that showcase Madonna's versatility. The album also experiments with darker tones and more introspective music. "Oh Father," with its haunting string arrangement and somber piano, underscores the emotional weight of the lyrics. "Dear Jessie," a whimsical, almost psychedelic pop song, contrasts sharply with the more serious tracks, adding a layer of complexity to the album's overall sound. However, the musical experimentation isn't always successful. "Act of Contrition," the album's closing track, is an avant-garde piece that some listeners find intriguing but others consider disjointed and out of place compared to the cohesive nature of the rest of the album. **Production** The production of "Like A Prayer" is one of its most praised aspects. Madonna worked closely with producers Patrick Leonard and Stephen Bray to create a polished yet eclectic sound. The production quality is top-notch, with each track meticulously crafted to highlight Madonna's vocal performance and the album's diverse musical styles. The use of live instrumentation, such as the gospel choir on "Like A Prayer" and the strings on "Oh Father," adds a richness and depth to the album. The integration of different musical elements, from the funk guitars on "Express Yourself" to the orchestral arrangements on "Spanish Eyes," showcases a level of sophistication in the production that was a step forward for Madonna. Despite the overall high production quality, some tracks, such as "Love Song," feel somewhat overproduced, with layers of sound that can sometimes detract from the song's core melody. Nevertheless, the production's innovation and ambition are undeniable and contribute significantly to the album's enduring appeal. **Themes** "Like A Prayer" is thematically rich, addressing a wide range of topics with emotional depth and complexity. The most prominent themes include religion, personal growth, and empowerment. Religion is a recurring theme, most explicitly in the title track, where Madonna uses religious symbolism to explore themes of love and redemption. This blending of the sacred and the secular was controversial at the time but is now seen as a bold and innovative artistic choice. Personal growth and introspection are also central to the album. Songs like "Promise to Try" and "Oh Father" reflect on Madonna's childhood and family relationships, revealing a vulnerability that was not as apparent in her earlier work. "Till Death Do Us Part" and "Keep It Together" explore the complexities of marriage and family dynamics, emphasizing themes of resilience and self-reliance. Empowerment, particularly for women, is another key theme. "Express Yourself" encourages listeners to assert their independence and self-worth, aligning with Madonna's public persona as a strong, independent woman. **Influence** "Like A Prayer" had a profound impact on both Madonna's career and the broader music landscape. It solidified her status as a serious artist capable of addressing complex themes and experimenting with different musical styles. The album's success paved the way for future pop artists to explore more mature and controversial subjects in their work. The title track's music video, with its provocative imagery and themes of racial and religious integration, sparked significant controversy but also highlighted Madonna's willingness to challenge societal norms. This boldness has inspired countless artists to push boundaries in their own work. The album's fusion of pop with other genres, such as gospel and rock, influenced the production style of many future pop records. The use of live instrumentation and sophisticated arrangements set a new standard for pop music production in the late 1980s and early 1990s. **Pros and Cons** *Pros:* 1. **Mature Themes**: The album's exploration of complex and personal themes represents a significant artistic evolution for Madonna. 2. **Innovative Production**: High-quality production that incorporates diverse musical styles and live instrumentation. 3. **Strong Lyrics**: Songs like "Like A Prayer," "Oh Father," and "Promise to Try" feature deeply personal and evocative lyrics. 4. **Musical Diversity**: The album successfully blends pop, rock, funk, and gospel influences, showcasing Madonna's versatility. 5. **Cultural Impact**: The album's bold themes and innovative music video for the title track had a lasting influence on pop culture and music. *Cons:* 1. **Inconsistent Quality**: Some tracks, like "Love Song," are less compelling lyrically and musically compared to the standout songs. 2. **Overproduction**: A few songs suffer from overproduction, with layers of sound that can detract from the melody. 3. **Avant-Garde Elements**: Tracks like "Act of Contrition" may be seen as disjointed and out of place within the album's overall cohesive sound. **Conclusion** "Like A Prayer" is a landmark album in Madonna's discography and in the pop music genre as a whole. Its blend of mature themes, innovative production, and musical diversity set it apart as a pivotal work in her career. While not every experiment on the album is entirely successful, the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses. "Like A Prayer" remains a powerful testament to Madonna's artistry and her ability to continually evolve and challenge both herself and her audience.
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One of her best albums titled “”like a prayer ,is one of her (Madonna) bestw orks
3.9 like a prayer is a favourite
This is at least the 3rd Madonna album I been served in 230 days. Not the Beatles, Led Zep, The Who, Rolling Stones, or any number of other great bands. But Madonna. And Nick Cave. These are the acts that we hear over and over and over. Not too mention the constant drip of unknownUK bands from the 80’s and 90’s. On the other hand, at least this Madonna album has several songs I’ve heard. This is pure pop from the late 80’s. Well crafted, well presented. Pretty much inorganic, except for the vocals. Nothing wrong with a little pop music. That said, I never thought Madonna stood out from the crowd in the genre. And the non-singles on this album are exactly what I expect, deep cuts aren’t generally part of pop, just filler. Whatever…. The hits are very solid examples of the time. I’ve never felt the urge to own this, and today’s listen does nothing to change my opinion. 3/5 it delivers exactly what you expect
Title track is a banger but the rest is meh.
Another one I haven't heard in a long time.
For all that I've listened to Madonna, I've never heard a full studio album. This entire album is bangers and I'm sad it's a blindspot. The Prince track is especially great, but Like a Prayer still gives me chills. You know what, it's a:
When I was growing up Madonna was absolutely considered at the pinnacle of pop (save maybe Michael Jackson). I have a lot of experience with her Immaculate Collection album but haven't gone back to listen to the originals. Starts off with two absolute bangers! The next three tracks are not my kind of thing and the one with Prince was actively annoying to me. Cherish is a nice rebound. Dear Jessie is an interesting song that gives me musical theatre vibes. Oh father from those first few piano chords is an absolute masterpiece. Keep it Together, Spanish Eyes and Act of Contradiction are nothing special for me.
No lo escuché tanto, pero se escuchaba piola/normie. 6,5
Pleasantly surprised! I didn’t think I’d be into Madonna, but this album was the right combo of good beats and good lyrics. Like a Prayer: 👍 Express Yourself: 👍 Love Song: 👍 Till Death Do Us Part: 👍 Promise to Try: 👍 Cherish: 👍 Dear Jessie: 👎 Oh Father: 👎 Keep It Together: 👍 Pray for Spanish Eyes: 👎 Act of Contrition: 👍
I thought the album would be bad and didn’t want to listen to it, but I tried listening and I liked it. This is the first time I've heard a great pop album performed by a woman cz I don't listen to stuff like that often, 5/5
I liked this more than I thought! Eked its way into a 4. The flow of the whole album was surprisingly seamless despite the knockout singles that I would have thought would be too star-studded to fit into any album lineup.
There was a lot going on here. The mix of religious themes and symbolisms with pop sensibility. The mixture of pop and experimental sounds. About the only thing I can really knock it for is it had just a couple of tracks that definitely would carry "required for radio play" tag during production.
Surprisingly creative. I have to hand it to Madonna, that was a wild ride.
4.5 Two of the greatest pop songs ever to start it off, then a fucking PRINCE duet?!? And then MORE songs that sound like PRINCE?? Incredible album.
Peak Madonna. Not my favorite Madonna, though.
What can you say .... while maybe not technically great musically, she's arguably the greatest female pop marketer of all time and certainly in the top 3 with Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Her music is easy to listen to and her impact on the pop genre is unmistakable. 5/5
Notable tracks: Like a Prayer, Love Song, Promise to Try, Dear Jessie, Oh Father, Act of Contrition
Classic pop album with an iconic title track. Very 80s at times, which is a sign of its age.
Loved Madonna’s old songs, much better than her modern music.
Hit and miss, but Like A Prayer is one of the greatest pop songs of all time, and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.
Tiene temas increíbles
Top marks for Express Yourself alone
Other than the obvious big hit, which clearly stand apart, the rest almost seems like filler.
This album includes some massive hits but as an complete album it's pretty strong too. I liked that weird track near the end. Good to get something rough in there and not just polish.
Classic pop. Some songs are pretty bad. 4/5
Some musics lost in the album, don’t know why they’re in it. But a good album afterall
Better than anticipated. Madonna is a huge talent. Hard to not like her music if you have any appreciation for 80s pop. Cherish is by far my fav. 3.5/5
Not bad. Several tracks sound like standard 80s pop fare to me, but among those there are some highlights, such as Till Death Do Us Part. Elsewhere there are hints at interesting new musical directions, like on the title track, which is rightly regarded as a pop music all-timer.
Absolutely stunning album by one of the best solo female artists of her generation. Loved it. 👍
Idc
Title song is enjoyable
Overblown production sounds so stilted today - Like a Prayer, Express Yourself etc. were more about the video than the music itself. Extract this music from the hype and scandal of the time and it's just sub-Janet Jackson formulaic tunes with a less than stellar singer
I remembered this album as being stronger. Like a prayer, and express yourself are absolute classics. The rest of the album is somewhat irrelevant.
Like a Prayer is such a good album by outstanding artist Madonna. I loved the title track and the rest was great too! 7.5/10
The Queen of pop at her most majestic
I feel like this album could have been a lot more interesting than it is. Some stand out moments but a lot of generic 80s meh.
With a squillion-selling pop culture totem like Madonna, it's easy to keep to the hits and only the hits. Albums, and their deep cut riches, fade into obscurity. Though boasting all-time classics "Like a Prayer", "Express Yourself" and "Cherish", the real gold is literally everything else. No filler. And Prince!
The album feels like it takes from the production of Michael Jackson records. He was probably heavily influenced and participated in a musical movement at the time. Comparing those two artists he has more power and uniqueness in his voice. I don’t feel like missing anything in my life not listening to Madonna. The album didn’t captivate me, her voice bored me at times. On most songs, it’s neither griddy, carrying-you-away-light nor blessed with any other interesting features. Also with a few exceptions I gravitate more towards intimate and less ‘placative’ music (soundwise). I must say that it didn’t pull me in so I would pay attention to the lyrics.
Damn good album
Jaren '80 pop. Niet mijn favoriete decennium qua muziek en Madonna weet de vinger redelijk goed op de zere plek te leggen. Overgeproduceerd. Veel nummers voelen aan als huismerk Prince. (Dit typte ik voordat ik Wikipedia goed had bekeken.) Deze nummers hadden het stuk voor stuk beter gedaan als radio-edit van 2,5 tot 3 minuten. De nummers zoals ze op het album staan slepen over het algemeen veel te lang voort voor wat ze te bieden hebben. 'Promise to Try' is pure cringe. Madonna kan niet zingen, dit soort nummers moet ze laten. Het is niet dat ik popmuziek te min vind voor deze lijst, maar dit scoort qua luistergenot voor mij maximaal 2 sterren. Het was een flinke zit.
The opening song "Like a prayer" is also the highlight of the album. Unfortunately the rest is second class Pop.
Iconic
Fun and poppy album, but most songs individually didn’t do it for me. Of course Like a Prayer is banging.
Amazing pop record. Easy 5. Madonna rules.
Listened to this while playing Middara with my partner. We won! Those first two tracks are pretty iconic. I've never been a Madonna-gay. Bjork is my diva. Still, largely enjoyable. I wish I could give this a 3.5, but I'll have to round down on this one.
I don't really understand Madonna 🤔
A few very average songs but a couple of beauties too
If this is supposed to be the more mature version of Madonna with increased artistic merit... well. This kind of album is the whole reason why pop music has it's bad reputation as boring, over-produced, meaningless and unartistic. These albums may produce 1-3 recognizable sing-along tunes that get radio airtime and can be sung along to during a car ride. Other than that, it's just not worth my time or energy.
The slower more heartfelt tracks were nice, but I'm just never going to be that interested in pop music. Especially 80s pop. Top tracks: Promise to Try, Cherish
I thought this was really inconsistent. The upbeat tracks worked really well, but the ballad were very bad. I feel this may be over rated as an album due to Madonna's profile.
This was an interesting listen. Way more funky than I expected it to be. The lyrical content was intriguing as well. The thing that draws this album down is the song length. Some of them just meander for about a minute too long.
The title track is the only one worth listening to on this album.
The nostalgia hit me like a truck with this one - I lived and breathed Madonna throughout my childhood. I had this album on tape but it wasn’t my favourite of hers - I loved side A, never bothered much with the rest of the album after Cherish. Like A Prayer, Express Yourself, and Cherish are absolute bangers though. Listens: 1 1/2 Fave Track: Like A Prayer Rating: 3
Some of her well-known hits. Her actual singing. Some songs did not do much for me but her voice does justice to all of them.
absolute banger
disco disco party party
Pop perfection! Yet personal and challenging.
Love Madonna, but some of these songs were eh.
Some classic songs here that were played A LOT. Wasn’t super into the rest of the album and some of it felt dated now. The prince collab song Love Song wasn’t bad and definitely sounded unique on the album.
Fun
I’m guessing this made the list because this is the album where Madonna goes all personal and confessional. But I have to admit I like the boppy and brainless(-appearing; I know it’s an intentional illusion) Madonna of the first three albums. Here the best songs are the lightest. I know great art is often made from our emotional scars and injuries, but I can’t just call this album great art.
Like a Prayer is a classic song, but the rest is just safe unimaginative 80's pop.
I don't think this album was really for me. Pop as a genre is the most vulnerable to changing trends and sounding outdated in a bad way. I was hoping to get a glimpse of the pop landscape around this album, and while that did happen, I just didn't find it very enjoyable. I still need to listen to more Madonna, but I think I'll look at some of her other stuff before I revisit this.
Pray for Spanish Eyes, Like a Prayer.
Let's sample a coffee can and use it the whole album to see if anyone notices.
Un album personnel d'elle. Ça parle beaucoup de sa famille. Pop correct, mais c'est pas mon style.
One ok song i guess
2 iconic tracks, not much else.
This album actually really pleasantly surprised me. Everyone has heard the popular Madonna songs like "Like a Prayer", and even slightly lesser known hits like "Express Yourself" and "Cherish". Although these songs do have meaning, it's undeniable these are made to the typical "Pop" formula of a catchy melody and chorus. But underneath these there were actually some thoughtful songs. Most notably "Till Death Do Us Part" - This song has a upbeat catchy synth beat, which is contrasted heavily by the lyrics which is clearly about a failing relationship. Something about how she sings this sounds so truthful from her, and that's the kind of music I like. "Oh Father" - This song is about a disciplinary/abusive father. It really does a good job of portraying the emotions a child would feel in this situation, but then even goes on to later show the older mature opinions of the situation where she sings "Maybe someday, when I look back I'll be able to say: You didn't mean to be cruel, Somebody hurt you too" And finally "Pray for Spanish Eyes" which I've heard multiple times, but never paid notice to. This song is about losing a loved one, in this case a friend. On first interpretation, it seemed like they died in some kind of gang related incident, but after looking into the meaning, it's actually about the AIDs epidemic. Although, the nature of this song can really apply to any kind of tragic loss. "How many lives will they have to take? How much heartache? How many suns will they have to burn? Spanish eyes When will they ever learn?" Listening to this album has shown me that underneath the shallow pop sound of Madonna, there actually are some hidden gems, which was a pleasant surprise after being so critical going into it.
I enjoyed it, but I can't think of a reason why it belongs on this list over every other 80's pop album.
Older work of Madonna is more funky, less annoying and not like her newer albums. Still not a huge fan, but the beats are nice.
So far I've heard her debut album, which I absolutely love and Ray Of Light which I also really liked. Weirdly now she has a high bar despite me not having huge interest outside of these two albums and the song Love Profusion The title track is absolutely outstanding. It's her biggest song fir a reason. Epic. Express Yourself is a great 80s pop song Love Song features and is written by my main man Prince is great. Til Death Do Us Part is a fantastic pop song. Great low key chorus, fun guitar solo,.Great tempo Promise to Try is the first ballad , a nice little palate cleanser before we go back to Cherish, another nice little pop ditty. Cherish has a great little chorus and a great little bridge where everything goes apart from the vocals and then it builds back up to another chorus with some great little vocal ad-libs Keep it together - great little funky riff at the start, and then a nice little vocal refrain comes in. Really like the Groove of this song. Love the vocals on this one. This is one of my favourites Pray for Spanish Eyes - Spanish guitar with a slow 80s beat. Chorus is okay. Song is fine but probably the weakest song on the album. Act of Contrition - nice little closer using the backing vocals from Like a Prayer with Madonna talking over the top. Not one of the best songs but it isn't meant to be. All in all this album is great. Really great. I prefer it to Ray Of Light and neck and neck with her debut album. Til Death Do Us Part is probably the highlight
Great album. Not my kind of music, but a good portion of this was very fun to listen to.
fun, pop
Ok
Fun! Highlights: Like a Prayer Express Yourself Keep it Together Last track is funny too!
Very fun album and really quite enjoyable tbh. Some stand out hits on it. You can hear the Prince influence through a lot of it. My favourite song was Dear Jessie! Like a prayer is still a masterpiece even now.
The track Like a prayer is an unmitigated banger. Track 2 is good too. On the 3rd track the Prince beat is pretty cool, but lots of it seemed a bit filler-y.
Madonna is nan absolute icon and, though I've not listened to many of her albums all the way through, when I have I've always enjoyed. This was no different, a genuinely enjoyable album that's very 'of it's time '
That bassline is the filthiest groove I've ever heard. Best song of all the albums so far? Probably.
Tangible, not avoidable
Pop drenched busyness, still full of hooks and enjoyable
Das kam erst 1989 raus? Meine frühe Jugend. Damals hätte ich es nicht zugegeben, aber das ist gefälliger Pop. Es geht auch um häusliche Gewalt - gar nicht so oberflächlich wie ich dachte. 4/5 weil Like a Prayer und Cherish auf meine Radio Playlist kommen und Dear Jessie total süss ist
Back to my youth!! YAY!
I'm all out of creative things to say today & late for the gym. Obviously I had heard some of these songs back in the day ...but never the full album. I read that Madonna had a lot more songwriting input on this album and Prince was involved. Also this was before she was corrupted by Dennis Rodman so solid four stars😂
Weirdest Pepsi commercial ever. Madonna was the original queen of pop. Add His Royal Purpleness and this album became her best work.
Popklassiker!
Pop tastic
In addition perhaps to being Madonna's best work, Express Yourself is one of David Fincher's more memorable music videos. A quintessential gem of pop perfection.
One star for each hit. But pretty average the rest of the way. 3/5
Another fine Madge album. 4 stars. 5 stars for "Express Yourself"
Some good songs but also some songs that are shallow.
A redemption in my listening experience with Madonna. Actually this album fucking slapped. So many notable tracks. Everything that I didn't know was a little shit but as a whole it was solid.
Wild that Like A Prayer is Madonna's fourth album. A stark difference to her previous poppy releases, she truly walked so others like Britney, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and even Taylor Swift could run. The album's concept is much more personal, speaking about her parents and the influence Catholicism had over her. The released singles here are probably some of her most famous, and much like most teens listening to music as they were growing up, this album still resonates with that demographic. Best: Like A Prayer; Express Yourself Worst: Spanish Eyes
Pray for Spanish Eyes, Like a Prayer
I went into this only knowing the radio hits. Most of this album is just pure pop goodness. There's a couple of tracks that, to me, miss the mark a little. It's a good album, but not quite 5 star worthy.
This might be the album Satan plays at the gates of Hell to welcome newcomers
3 not bad
I don't really get all the hype behind Madonna tbh. Songs like Like a Prayer are obviously amazing but the other songs on here don't really do anything for me. Also why is every song on here 5 minutes long. I like long songs but fuck me this is crazy. Madonna deserves to be on this list but I'll avoid this album in the future. Fav songs: - Like a Prayer
Classic pop. Well produced!
Too 80s. Not my vibe. It was the drums I think that made it sound stale.
Personifying and originating the idea of a pop star. Madonna is cool, her legacy is iconic. But my mental image is some raggedy ass "cool" aunt not acting her age at the family cookout. Musically tho, this album is a delicate sweet treat with energy, bubbly teen/young adult themes, and adult naivete. The melody and instrumentation is flawless for the late 80s. And that song "Oh Father" is one hell of a tear jerker.
Qué decir de la reina del pop, un álbum magnifico, las canciones con sonido ochentero, cuando la música sonaba a música.
I’ve never heard this album. I was too cheap to buy music when I was young, so I only knew radio hits. Shameful. I would have loved it. You can really hear the Prince influence in some songs. Don’t know if it’s aged well but my remaining 1989-era brain cells likey. 4.2
Six singles from this album, but I only know three. The radio hits are solid, but the rest is fine. I can see how it was a 'grown up' album for her, but doesn't do too much for me. Probably better in context. In my memory, her voice is brighter. Here's it's sort of throaty at times. 3.4
Album: Like A Prayer Artist: Madonna Year: 1989 Genre: Pop Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A true pop album! There’s a reason that Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop! So many bops on this record! Fave song: Like a Prayer Would I listen again? Absolutely!
Madonna is iconic, but I've never been a HUGE fan. I grew up in her era, but even then, I didn't do somersaults when I heard her music. Just my personal opinion.
Interesting blend of west African music & electronica but it doesn’t quite hang together
2.36 per track.
Far better than I expected. A real mix of songs on here. Not just the pop you'd expect. Even if you don't think you'll enjoy this album, try it anyway.
A bit nostalgic for me, but also too much pop. And a few of the songs are just bad like Dear Jesse, Pray for Spanish Eyes, and Act of Contrition.
Erinnerungen ..
Really not great
Surprisingly better than just the hits I was familiar with.
I don’t think this album has real substance but is merely symbol for the influence it had during its peak on radio charts. Madonna has writing credits on all the songs, so there’s that.
Her hits were hits, very good stuff. The rest? Not so much. Not as great as her others but this still holds up. Not s desert island album, but good anyway. 3.5
This one is really just a product of the 80s. I don't think it holds up all that well today, but Madonna will always be an icon. Thanks Deadpool
OPENS WITH TWO VERY STRONG TRACKS, THEN IT MELLOWS OUT. I WENT INTO THIS EXPECTING AN ALBUM FULL OF BANGERS, SIMILAR TO "LIKE A PRAYER" AND "EXPRESS YOURSELF" BUT HONESTLY, THOSE ARE THE ONLY TWO SONGS THAT ARE MEMORABLE FROM THIS ALBUM, TO ME. A LOT OF VULNERABLE TRACKS HOWEVER, WHICH IS SOMETHING I CAN APPRECIATE. AVERAGE SCORE: 72/100. GREAT ALBUM.
Estilo muy Madonna. Canciones con un tanto de estilo bailable, acompasado por una buena voz y melodías agradables.
Bonus star for offending organised religion.
In bed with my dinner.
Likes liked: virgin lots, prayer less
Ok, the queen of something something.
For such a global megastar I found this album really weak. Not much beyond the singles and not much more than a cobbled together collection of songs.
Lyrically, this album oscillates between hopelessly bleak songs and mindless love songs. And '80s pop music just sounds so artificial.
Listening to this now, I feel like Madonna really liked Around the World in a Day by Prince. It's essentially a sanitised version of that (plus Like a Prayer). It's a great pop album as a result!
Omg I also have Daddy issues
I kinda get it, very pop for the 80’s, lots of midi instrumentals, decent lyrics. I’m surprised how much I liked Oh Father, especially the melody. 3.3
Ох. Опять же, как с u2 -- я знал, что мадонна уже не молодая, но 1989? оказывается, да. Смотри, мам, я не пишу про жанры!!! Вообще я люблю мадонну. Но стоит сказать что этот альбом, конечно, я не слышал, потому что родился уже после его выхода. Я люблю, скорее, мадонну периода нулевых, ну может поздних девяностых. Буквально первый трек уже раскачивает и заставляет ШМУВИТЬ. Я подпеваю музыке и двигаюсь в такт. А это значит что like a prayer это сертифицированный бэнгер! В целом альбом очень лёгко слушается, местами качает, местами унывает. Жанровое разнообразие есть, вокал есть, мотивы приятные есть. Мне не то что бы что-то прям зашло или запомнилось. Но вот ощущаю что четыре. Приятно провёл за альбомчиком время.
So. Much. Filler. Its a wonder she ever got big
lots of great musicians worked on this. Prince, Jeff Porcaro (co-founder of Toto), Rose Stone (from Sly and Family Stone), and tons of studio artists (Randy Jackson . . .lol).
I sadly can't get full enjoyment out of this, as I'm not a 38-year old mother of seven with a "Coffee is always a good idea" mug on my desk. I don't fully get the hype around Madonna. I don't think she deserves to have a Wikipedia article written about her that sounds like she's a cult leader - like, what the fuck is "Madonna-ology". She's one of the most famous people in human history, but ask a random guy on the street to name you a Madonna song that wasn't released as a single and he'll melt into black goop on the spot (this is true). Meh. The title track is good, but "Ray of Light" wipes the floor with this album.
Favorite Tracks: Like a Prayer Express Yourself Dear Jessie Oh Father
Like a Prayer, Cherish and Express Yourself still hold up and are classics for a reason. Love Song, Pray for Spanish Eyes, Dear Jessie are some of the weaker songs on this album and I did not care for them. Til Death Do Us Part and Keep It Together have a generic 80s sound. Promise to Try and Oh Father are not to my taste but I appreciate the sentiments behind them. Act of Contrition is bizarre. This is an overall underwhelming album carried by the hit singles.
Madonna at perhaps her peak creative powers. Did not care for Act of Contrition but everything else was good.
The problem with always having your finger on the pulse with what is hot and trendy is that it might start sounding a little outdated when it's not hot and trendy anymore
Like a prayer is my jam
Pas trop mon style
Pas mon album préféré de Madonna mais très sympa quand même.
Never gave any of her albums a front to back listen and now I'm gonna do all of them this was so much fun. Dated but in the best way possible
massive drop off to love song lmao
Some absolute bangers Some incredibly dated sounds But a pretty great record nevertheless A very high 3
Listenable but not memorable
I mean, it's Madonna!! Iconic
Very good album! Quite surprised it doesn't sound as dated as I thought it would.
Like a Prayer ist ein Ausnahmesong; sonst überzeugt mich auf dem Album nichts wirklich.
It's a good album but really didn't click for me. Just not my kind of thing.
Well produced but fairly unexceptional 80’s pop. The title track is the standout. On the note of that title track, very bold of Madonna to blacklist Sinead O’Connor the way she did, for being anti Catholic, when “Like a Prayer” is a song comparing sucking dick to praying.
Pretty outstanding production, but not the most engaging songs or performance. Some songs stand out, like Oh Father. Overall pretty middle of the road. 2.5 Stars.
well.. I never listened to an entire Madonna album before - not bad! Good songs away from the main hits, although some just feel like filler.
Great album. Not too familiar with Madonna beyond what I've heard on the oldies station but I enjoyed pretty much every song on here
3.5
Was hoping for more hidden gems but it's carried by the lead single
Started out as I had expected, Like a Prayer and Express Yourself are both pop classics. From there on out Like a Prayer really loses steam. Cherish is fine and then it drops right off, what the in the Disney fuck is Dear Jessie? That was awful and then just as we are about to escape this fever dream, we have to get thru the mess that is Act of Contrition. This was brutal, album art was awful too, aside from a few tracks this is a train wreck. 2 stars
Some 5* songs here and quite a few 3*s. But overall I still liked it quite a bit, understandable that this made a splash back in the day.
It's hard to take Madonna seriously when you look at her now and think "geez, what happened to you?" There are the songs that most people know from this album, and really the title track should not have gotten the negative blowback if the video wasn't so incendiary. But Madonna wanted to be Madonna, so there you go. "Express Yourself"... I remembered the song back when it came out, but I never realized how... repetitive it is. It gets a bit tedious after a while, there's no build up, it's just that chorus OVER and OVER. "Cherish" is an underrated single, but those first two were such big songs for Madonna it's understandable how this one was missed. It's a pretty good song, too. "Love Song" was an obvious duet with Prince, and I thought for th emost part it worked, the two of them playing to each other's strengths. "Till' Death Do Us Part" felt like it was written for someone else. I imagine Cyndi Lauper doing this piece and would have felt more serious. Here it just doesn't match the gravitas Madonna was trying to put into it. I liked how "Dear Jessie" transitioned to "Oh Father." That worked really well. But in the end a lot of the songs had a late 80s / early 90s feel that the band could not escape. Things like "Act of Contrition" works, but it jst doen't feel as spontaneous as it should to me. So in the end, we have an album that feels a bit scattered. Songs that do not feel like they belong to Madonna, others that are interesting collaborations and "hits" that are good but not great. So it's not as good as people think, but ultimately it's not Madonna trying to shock you every 5 seconds, so that's at least something.
I feel like Madonna needs more albums on the 1,001 list though I can agree with the two chosen. She is the Queen of Pop for a reason, and it's not just that she sang catchy songs. This album really showed how a good a songwriter and lyricist she was, even though I think her previous album True Blue was the first demonstration of that. Live to Tell (my all-time Madonna favorite) and others from that album (Papa Don't Preach) show how mature she was already. I guess she completely put it together on this album and Like a Prayer might be my second favorite Madonna song for its depth of lyrics. Express Yourself ain't too shabby either and I've always liked Cherish even though I view it as a simple pop song. I don't own any Madonna albums and don't know many songs besides her biggest hit singles (the 3 previously mentioned are the only ones I know from this one), so other deep ballads that really impressed me on this album were Promise to Try, Oh Father, and Spanish Eyes. Till Death Do Us Part also has good lyrics but I can't decide if I like the up-tempo, Mario Bros-esque musical accompaniment or not. The album is not quite perfect, as I found her collaboration with Prince (Love Song) boring, Dear Jessie wandering, Keep It Together underwhelming, and Act of Contrition annoying.
Ok, I went in prepared to seriously dislike this album, but not only was it not terrible, it's actually pretty good. VERY 80s but had a lot of good moments, with excellent production (hat tip to Patrick Leonard, who I know from his work with Kevin Gilbert in Toy Matinee). Definitely enjoyed the Prince connection. I don't know that I'd go out of my way to listen to it again, but I can appreciate why it was huge and that's why I have to tip it to a 4. Favorite tracks: Like a Prayer (I rewatched the video - man people are whiners. It isn't nearly that controversial - regardless, it's a really good song), Express Yourself (very 80s, very Madonna, but a pretty good song), Love Song (hey, it's Prince), Till Death Do Us Part (again, a little 80s, but decent), Oh Father (very dramatic. And 80s. But grew on me), Keep It Together (nice funk, still very 80s). The rest are either too 80s, cheesy, or schmaltzy (and Act of Contrition was just weird, even if it had Prince shredding). Gotta admit it grew on me with several listens. Oh, well, I'm not going to say I like Madonna now, but this one deserves to be on the list.
A very good 80s pop albums, but it’s just not for me. There’s a couple of great tracks on this, and a bunch of tracks I don’t care for.
Damn, man. Way better than I thought it would be. I was dreading having to listen to this. It wound up being pretty enjoyable. Some of the tracks I have never heard of we're quite good.
The title track, "Express Yourself," and "Cherish" are among Madonna's best songs. And how did I not know about "Love Song" with Prince?! Crazy. Easy four stars.
Some of these were hits, while others were duds. Like A Prayer sits at the top along with Express Yourself & Cherish. And that duo with Prince was fabulous. The video for Like A Prayer was banned on MTv back in the day. But it was eventually aired (only at night) and pre-teen me couldn't get enough of that erotic & blasphemous imagery. Madonna had a knack for that in the 80s & 90s. Musically, it's both pop & gospel with a lot of spirit. Love it. The rest was a bit boring, but the album as a whole was a nostalgic listen. Solid 80s pop album. 4 stars.
Such a constant album from my childhood!
Classic
First Madonna album I've listened to end-to-end. Don't love 80s pop in general. Some interesting musical elements I never heard in Madonna songs I had listened to before (strings? something that sounded like Prince?). Overall a 1* for me.
I liked about half of the songs on this album. Very pop. I was not a fan of the Christian themes
Starts at a 5, but downhill from there...
why do people like madonna
Very much of it’s time. Liked the first half of the album much more than the second half. Solid pop tracks.
A good album, great singing by Madonna. Didn’t enjoy every song, but Cherish, Oh Father, Like a Prayer and Keep It Together were good.
Solid. Funky, 80s, montage-y.
What is Madonna famous for? It can't be music because this is seriously awful
Very fun pop album. Like A Prayer is one of the best pop songs of all time, and definitely outshines the rest of this album, but I appreciate the experimentation that you typically don't see in pop music.
9/10
Only one song I really liked (Cherish) and a few I actively wanted to skip make this a 2 for me.
Obviously iconic. Four stars for Like a Prayer alone. I don't know that I'd have this whole album on repeat, but it made me want to listen to more Madonna.
Title track is and always will be a banger. Second song was nice and upbeat It was ok Probably wouldn't listen again bur nothing thatvwrong with it, it had some cool moments but not my thing really
Obviously love Madonna for what she’s done - the pop music version of Barbie (plus sex and drugs but who doesn’t love that?). Good to do a deep dive into her albums though, wouldn’t have put this on myself but ended up knowing half the words to half the songs ha
Pas mon style
- *Like a Prayer* is great, - Love Song kind of sucks - Till death do us part has a catchy drum, but over repetitive chorus - Disc is overall bland and uninspired. Might have been a hit at the time, but it didn't age that well for me.
Opening track is pretty damn good. Great production! First 2 tracks are catchy and sound great. Good pop. Love Song immediately sounds like a watered-down Prince song with Madonna on it. Biggest surprise: Pray for Spanish Eyes -- I really like the vocal performance and arrangement, and that guitar solo. Most of this is pretty cheesy though. It's gonna be a 3 for me.
besides first 2 tracks (famous singles), this album has been a slog.
Much better than I expected. This was the Madonna I remember from college.
Það vantar greinilega alla Madonnunostalgíu á Spotify eins allumlykjandi og hún var hér einu sinni. Sumt er solid pop (titilagið, Cherish, Keep it together) og annað óvenjulegra en líka flott (Till death do us part, Dear Jessie). Svo er Contrition í lokin skemmtilega Princelegt og töff.
La reina del pop. Un megahit. Un 4.
Det är du ett generiskt pop album, man det behöver inte va en dålig sak. Låtarna är fortfarande bangers
Tyckte albumet var roligt och brett. Asfeta instrumental låtar med allt från samba till funk. Mycket fint. Favorit: Keep it together
Shockingly not what I expected based off of that first song, good listen
why would i ever listen to this?
bastante bien
Confiteor Deo omnipoténti, beátæ Mariæ semper Vírgini, beáto Michaéli Archángelo, beáto Ioánni Baptístæ, sanctis Apóstolis Petro et Paulo, ómnibus Sanctis, et vobis, fratres: quia peccávi nimis cogitatióne, verbo et ópere: mea culpa.... mea culpa.... mea máxima culpa.......... ✝️✝️✝️
Made my dad listen to this with me while we were away for a weekend. I don't think it inspired him to take up The Project, but nor did it make him like me any less. So thank you Madonna.
Well, this album came out when I was 16 which means I was 11 when she performed Like a Virgin at the Grammy’s. While she was provocative and daring, my teenage mind didn’t think she had much else to offer until Like a Prayer came out. She pushed new boundaries in interesting ways. It’s not my style of music, and I don’t care for the rest of the album, but that song was transformative.
It's the best Madonna album on the list until now. Maybe it's too obvious, but it's her masterpiece, and everything after sounds just like an attempt to be as good as this one.
This album is a breath of fresh air. I'm not saying that to discredit other music, but it just feels like a breath of fresh air. When you step outside, a warm, gentle breeze hits you and the smell of the trees surrounds you. That's what this album feels like. The production holds up pretty well even today, but maybe I'm just a sucker for that '80s pop sound.
Bra men hadde ikke satt det på selv
Slay
I’ve never been a Madonna fan. This album is turning the tide.
Fun pop
Mycket bra
Excellent of its type
I'm so sorry to anyone that likes this album. I think that is totally okay. Madonna is a very talented musician, and I think she has done some great things in her career. I just don't get this. I feel wrong for giving it a low score because it's not bad by any means, but these songs just illicit zero emotional response in my brain. I just don't like most 80's music, I never have liked most 80's music, and I especially don't like 80's pop music. I don't have much to say. Sadly not a huge fan. Cherish is a pretty good song though.
Everyone knows the lead tracks on this but after getting through those I found the rest really listenable and interesting
Loved the known songs but the rest felt like it was written by different people and didn't have the same vibe.
Classic Album (Cover), which I had never listened to although I am of 'that' age. Anyway not a fan, although Dear Jessie took me by surprise, as thought it was a late 90's original from Roller Girl.
Enjoyed this more than I thought. Very varied array of pop tracks. Didn't like the Prince-ish Love Song.
Weak second half, real fun first though
I can't believe I'm giving Madonna 1 star, but I reeeeeallly didn't like this. Excluding the first two tracks, every song was obnoxious.
Niet mijn muziek, maar ik snap dat mensen het goed vinden. Ook wel goed om erachter te komen dat Madonna haar eigen nummers (co-)schrijft. 3 sterren dan maar.
Actual garbage
A lot of this was surprisingly great! I still can't stand the title track and it faltered on the back end, but there was a solid run in there that was just excellent pop, at its finest. Maybe I sometimes do like Madonna!
Surprisingly strong pop album, I expected a little bit of melancholy based on description, which I don't think would have been nearly as good as this.
Hmmm
As someone who until now had never listened to a Madonna album, this was a great surprise. 4.5/5
This sounds right on the cusp between 80s era and boy-band pop. I was clinging to consciousness through these ballads, so gd boring
I like Madonna, sue me
It's good pop music, but not my thing
Its OK, but not the best Madonna album. I feel like Madonna being on this list more than once is kind of wrong, though? 3/5
Ça POP dans mes oreilles
Madonna has a certain cheesiness that has to be glanced over to enjoy. Here, the vocals fit the production with complete technical professionalism. At the same time, sound and symbol are invited to serious ground. The ballads more than anything else place like a prayer in that peculiar pre-90s. Biases there aside, it remains pretty great.
POPPIA JEEEJEEE!!!! ylläpitö MITÄ HELVETTIÄ??? poppu on vaan poppia, ei muuta...tarvi tänne tuoda. alkaa pikku hiljaan.... onneksi wywh huomenna, sen takia hyvällä mielellä tämä pois alta. dsotm ylihoumenna, day after tomorrow...crazy film.... like a prayer
I think it is safe to say that Like a Prayer is Madonna's Thriller, for that almost every song on here acts like a world conquering single and that she is operating on a different level than that of most pop girlies of the time (except Janet). At the time her most forward-thinking, expressive (hehe) and reflective album, Like a Prayer continues to elicit heighten fervor and jubilation regardless of whether or not one views Madge in a favorable light. This is how one should end a dominant decade on a high note. Now, I need to make a reservation... what? What do you mean it's not in the computer?!?
Starts off great, obviously a hit, great melody
Mondo memories of the '90s.
I was hoping 'Express Yourself' would turn out to be an NWA cover version. Sadly it was more SAW. And when I found out that 'Till Death' wasn't a critique of the 60s 'sitcom' (at least not obviously), it was time to bail.
Not a lot stood out away from the singles. I had no idea that Prince appears on this album. Love Song is more about him, than it is her. It's all the better for it.
El cuarto álbum de Madonna cimentó la posición de la artista como la reina del pop. La calidad de la producción en comparación a sus trabajos anteriores es mucho mejor, al igual de la calidad de los productores que trabaja a lo largo del disco. El homónimo es una pista de baile que te mantiene capturado durante si larga duración de 5:18. Asimismo, la pista “Love song” es una muy interesante colaboración con Prince, que muestra el lado más experimental de Madonna que no volveremos a ver ya entrados los 2000s. Un indispensable del catálogo de la artista.
Some songs are good but it’s definitely one which feels like the singles are by far the best. It’s not really my kinda thing but certainly listenable.3/5
Can’t believe I listened to an entire Madonna album on the way to work. I bet this album SLAPPED in 1989. Some of the songs were a tad dull but I actually got into more than I thought I would.
Lost the review that I started yesterday.. oh well. My overall take on this one is that it just wasn't for me. The title track is an all time anthem of the 80s that is laced in overt innuendo, but has a chorus that is undeniably infectious. Only other song that really stood out to me was Love Song, which is more a Prince song than a Madonna song. Vocally its solid and the songs themselves are okay with a few exceptions on either side of that line, but overall I'm pretty meh on the experience. For that I'm landing at a 2 / 5
Couple of absolute tunes but wanst as consistent as I wanted
Disappointing. Starts with the hits.
There are some artists whose legacy are simply unparalleled. Madonna's game is unmatched and fearless.
the sound of the 80s, love her through and through cannot say anything bad about it. Would give it 4 stars but due to the fact that it is an iconic album, 5 stars.
When I eventually found the right version of the album, that was super fun. Cherish & Express Yourself are pop bangers (I feel I've heard Like a Prayer slightly too many times). The songs I didn't know were mostly funky, last one batshit and the ballads pitched dispersed right.
This album totally starts off awesome, with the hits, but as the album continues, it fizzles out. Listen again: probably Purchase for my collection: maybe Favourite Song: Like A Prayer
да норм, прикольная попса я прям залип в нее пока слушал алкоальбом: текила
Мадонна легенда. Этим всё сказано. Я не могу сказать, что я в восторге от музыки: мне кажется, ей не хватило разнообразия. Но тексты, образы и посыл заслуживают уважения. Особенно воспринимая их через контекст детства Мадонны и навязанных ей ценностей.
эмоционально впечатления примерно как от принца
I enjoyed it, would listen again. Songs that stood out to me, Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Cherish, Dear Jessie, Oh Father, Keep it together, Pray for spanish eyes,
The big hits from this album, the title track, Express Yourself, Cherish are all pretty great. However, I think there is some filler that is not super engaging for me. Still, I think as surprised at how well this album holds up.
I get the appeal of an album like this. I get Madonna’s whole thing. She was the T Swift of the 80s. And it’s cool. But as much as I try, I don’t know if I’ll ever truly enjoy her music. I think this album has some really positive stuff working in its flavor, like the changing rhythms on Dear Jessie, with an almost Baroque pop feel happening, the Prince collabs on Love Song and Act of Contrition, or even the hit power of the title track. But overall this album is 20 minutes too long. Take 30 seconds to 1 minute off each track and you have a great record.
Hollow and inconsequential, much like an actual prayer.