MADONNA - Your favorite album? - Music

Superstoked · 08-08-2009, 20:04

Madonna has released some fantastic albums over the years and I absolutely love them all but it's really hard to pinpoint her best.
I have to say that imo "Like A Prayer" was excellent in every way possible. "Erotica" comes in at a close second...and "Confessions" third.

I like "Ray Of Light" also, but the songs after "The Power Of Goodbye" tend to become boring and lose their sparkle.

How about you guys?

The First Album
Like A Virgin
True Blue
WTG (Soundtrack)
Like A Prayer
You Can Dance (Compliation)
I'm Breathless (Sountrack)
The Immaculate Collection (Compilation)
Erotica
Bedtime Stories
Something To Remember (Compilation)
Evita (Sountrack)
Ray Of Light
Music
American Life
Revisited and Remixed (Compilation)
Confessions On A Dancefloor
Hard Candy

crazychris12 · 08-08-2009, 20:06

Like A Virgin is my favourite though doubt many people will agree.

Superstoked · 08-08-2009, 20:12

Good album, and that is where I became a Madonna fan.

"Into The Groove" and "Like A Virgin" sound marvellous on a crowded dancefloor in a nightclub.

Gigi4 · 08-08-2009, 20:32

Ray of Light is my favorite followed by Like A Prayer and Confessions.
It got a lot of criticism at the time, but I also really liked American Life.

delboy85 · 08-08-2009, 20:32

I think "Music" is a fantastic album. At the time of release it got just as good reviews as "Ray Of Light" did, but as time has passed it seems to be generally forgotten about whereas "Ray Of Light" is still lauded.

glyn9799 · 08-08-2009, 23:20

My favourites are American Life and Erotica, they are both totally fantastic albums. It's sad that so much negativity surrounds them

I also have a soft spot for I'm Breathless. It's so over the top and camp i can't help but love it

I should add that i am a huge M fan though, the only albums i don't have much time for are Ray of Light (A few great tracks, but on the whole it's a bit of a chore to listen too) and Bedtime Stories

(Aside from the fantastic title track , Human Nature & Sanctuary...)

stud u like · 08-08-2009, 23:24

Having followed her career from my early teens to present day, it is very hard for me to pigeon hole Madge into any area of favouritism. I love all her albums.

The most listened to songs are Secret Garden, Crazy For You, Rescue Me, Cherish, Miles Away, Power Of Goodbye, Dear Jessie and Bad Girl.

QwertyGirl1771 · 09-08-2009, 00:07

My favourite is Erotica then Confessions.

umbongo · 09-08-2009, 08:56

It's hard to pick just one, but if I had to, it's probably "Music". It's one of the few albums I own where I can listen to every track. That's not to say every track is amazing, but I find it one of her most consistent and quite underrated albums. The acoustic/synth work she and Mirwais did was a great taster as to what was to come with "American Life", another underrated album of hers.

Superstoked · 09-08-2009, 09:24

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Originally Posted by glyn9799

My favourites are American Life and Erotica, they are both totally fantastic albums. It's sad that so much negativity surrounds them

I also have a soft spot for I'm Breathless. It's so over the top and camp i can't help but love it

I should add that i am a huge M fan though, the only albums i don't have much time for are Ray of Light (A few great tracks, but on the whole it's a bit of a chore to listen too) and Bedtime Stories

(Aside from the fantastic title track , Human Nature & Sanctuary...)

Erotica is one of my most played albums ever by any artist so I never understood why it was classed as a huge failure for Madge.
Imo, the quality of the songs alone were miles ahead of anything on her latest CD. Just listen to "Bad Girl" and "Rain" compared to "Spanish Lesson" or "Candy Shop" lol.
Don't get me wrong, I like "HC" But after listening to "LAP" "Erotica" and "Confessions" it's like being slapped in the face with a damp squid.
The sex book definitely put people off "Erotica" and certainly had a lasting effect on what could have been one of the biggest sellers of her career which was a shame indeed.

Pop_Art · 09-08-2009, 09:25

True Blue

Ray Of Light

Confessions

But I think American Life contains some of her best work is one of my most played Madge albums.

Superstoked · 09-08-2009, 09:31

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Originally Posted by Pop_Art

True Blue

Ray Of Light

Confessions

But I think American Life contains some of her best work is one of my most played Madge albums.

American Life had it's moments of glory with "Die Another Day", "NKM", "Nothing Fails, "Easy Ride" and Intervention" but for me the inclusion of "Hollywood" spoils it.
I don't know why but it's just one of those songs I could never get into....yet I adore "Love Profusion" (one of the most forgotten tracks of the album)...go figure. lol

DEADLY_17 · 09-08-2009, 10:12

My fave albums of madonna is:

True Blue

ray of light

American life

confessions on a dancefloor

&

Hard Candy

Darth Gaydar · 09-08-2009, 10:38

Erotica, Bedtime Stories and Confessions

glyn9799 · 09-08-2009, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstoked

American Life had it's moments of glory with "Die Another Day", "NKM", "Nothing Fails, "Easy Ride" and Intervention" but for me the inclusion of "Hollywood" spoils it.
I don't know why but it's just one of those songs I could never get into....yet I adore "Love Profusion" (one of the most forgotten tracks of the album)...go figure. lol

I almost agree with everything you say apart from... HOLLYWOOD??!!? I love that track

Wash your mouth out

Orangemaid · 09-08-2009, 13:48

I just love the immaculate collection..her 80's stuff rocks

umbongo · 09-08-2009, 13:57

^ Surely one of the best compilations ever, even if she stupidly put some remixes on there that weren't necessary!

Superstoked · 09-08-2009, 14:08

When I first heard TIC I couldn't believe what she did with "Like A Prayer", I was gutted.

Still, all was forgiven with "Justify My Love"

crazychris12 · 09-08-2009, 16:25

I also love Hard Candy but I think I'm in a minority!

thats_racist · 09-08-2009, 16:56

My favourites are Like A Prayer, American Life and Confessions.

True Blue had killer singles but terrible filler - same goes for Bedtime Stories and Erotica.

Gigi4 · 09-08-2009, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Superstoked

Erotica is one of my most played albums ever by any artist so I never understood why it was classed as a huge failure for Madge.
Imo, the quality of the songs alone were miles ahead of anything on her latest CD. Just listen to "Bad Girl" and "Rain" compared to "Spanish Lesson" or "Candy Shop" lol.
Don't get me wrong, I like "HC" But after listening to "LAP" "Erotica" and "Confessions" it's like being slapped in the face with a damp squid.
The sex book definitely put people off "Erotica" and certainly had a lasting effect on what could have been one of the biggest sellers of her career which was a shame indeed.

It's interesting that so many fans rave about Erotica. It's not my favourite. I love Rain and Bad Girl, but the rest of it I don't care about. It has that awful cover of Fever and In this Life which I hate. I guess it's a matter of personal taste, but it's too club/dj focused for me. I don't think Shep Pettibone is that great a producer.

Tel69 · 09-08-2009, 17:12

I'm not a big fan but my wife has some of her albums but I would say Ray Of Light is my favourite.

Stupid_Head · 09-08-2009, 17:42

Bedtime Stories, if only for my favourite ever Madonna tracks 'Secret' & "Take a Bow" being on it.

Final Terror · 09-08-2009, 18:23

I find it very hard to pick a favourite, as I tend to go through Madge phases.... but at the moment it's probably Like A Prayer.
Am simply in love with Oh Father (her best ever ballad), and Dear Jessie.

Midiboy · 09-08-2009, 18:53

Confessions then Erotica

08-08-2009, 20:04	#1
Superstoked Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,352	MADONNA - Your favorite album? Madonna has released some fantastic albums over the years and I absolutely love them all but it's really hard to pinpoint her best. I have to say that imo "Like A Prayer" was excellent in every way possible. "Erotica" comes in at a close second...and "Confessions" third. I like "Ray Of Light" also, but the songs after "The Power Of Goodbye" tend to become boring and lose their sparkle. How about you guys? The First Album Like A Virgin True Blue WTG (Soundtrack) Like A Prayer You Can Dance (Compliation) I'm Breathless (Sountrack) The Immaculate Collection (Compilation) Erotica Bedtime Stories Something To Remember (Compilation) Evita (Sountrack) Ray Of Light Music American Life Revisited and Remixed (Compilation) Confessions On A Dancefloor Hard Candy

08-08-2009, 20:06	#2
crazychris12 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East London Services: BT Broadband Posts: 6,744	Like A Virgin is my favourite though doubt many people will agree.

08-08-2009, 20:12	#3
Superstoked Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,352	Good album, and that is where I became a Madonna fan. "Into The Groove" and "Like A Virgin" sound marvellous on a crowded dancefloor in a nightclub.

08-08-2009, 20:32	#4
Gigi4 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 435	Ray of Light is my favorite followed by Like A Prayer and Confessions. It got a lot of criticism at the time, but I also really liked American Life.

08-08-2009, 20:32	#5
delboy85 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,268	I think "Music" is a fantastic album. At the time of release it got just as good reviews as "Ray Of Light" did, but as time has passed it seems to be generally forgotten about whereas "Ray Of Light" is still lauded.

08-08-2009, 23:20	#6
glyn9799 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough-ish Posts: 2,451	My favourites are American Life and Erotica, they are both totally fantastic albums. It's sad that so much negativity surrounds them I also have a soft spot for I'm Breathless. It's so over the top and camp i can't help but love it I should add that i am a huge M fan though, the only albums i don't have much time for are Ray of Light (A few great tracks, but on the whole it's a bit of a chore to listen too) and Bedtime Stories (Aside from the fantastic title track , Human Nature & Sanctuary...)

08-08-2009, 23:24	#7
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Services: masculine men with passion! Posts: 17,628 Blog Entries: 14	Having followed her career from my early teens to present day, it is very hard for me to pigeon hole Madge into any area of favouritism. I love all her albums. The most listened to songs are Secret Garden, Crazy For You, Rescue Me, Cherish, Miles Away, Power Of Goodbye, Dear Jessie and Bad Girl.

09-08-2009, 00:07	#8
QwertyGirl1771 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,196	My favourite is Erotica then Confessions.

09-08-2009, 08:56	#9
umbongo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,156	It's hard to pick just one, but if I had to, it's probably "Music". It's one of the few albums I own where I can listen to every track. That's not to say every track is amazing, but I find it one of her most consistent and quite underrated albums. The acoustic/synth work she and Mirwais did was a great taster as to what was to come with "American Life", another underrated album of hers.

09-08-2009, 09:25	#11
Pop_Art Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Services: Sky+ Posts: 1,423	True Blue Ray Of Light Confessions But I think American Life contains some of her best work is one of my most played Madge albums.

09-08-2009, 10:12	#13
DEADLY_17 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Services: Virgin Media Posts: 3,377	My fave albums of madonna is: True Blue ray of light American life confessions on a dancefloor & Hard Candy

09-08-2009, 10:38	#14
Darth Gaydar Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129	Erotica, Bedtime Stories and Confessions

09-08-2009, 13:48	#16
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Services: Getting all sexed up with Robbie Williams.. Posts: 12,473	I just love the immaculate collection..her 80's stuff rocks

09-08-2009, 13:57	#17
umbongo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,156	^ Surely one of the best compilations ever, even if she stupidly put some remixes on there that weren't necessary!

09-08-2009, 14:08	#18
Superstoked Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,352	When I first heard TIC I couldn't believe what she did with "Like A Prayer", I was gutted. Still, all was forgiven with "Justify My Love"

09-08-2009, 16:25	#19
crazychris12 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East London Services: BT Broadband Posts: 6,744	I also love Hard Candy but I think I'm in a minority!

09-08-2009, 16:56	#20
thats_racist Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 183	My favourites are Like A Prayer, American Life and Confessions. True Blue had killer singles but terrible filler - same goes for Bedtime Stories and Erotica.

09-08-2009, 17:12	#22
Tel69 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earth Services: It's spurs year, which year we're not sure but it's defo their year Posts: 9,139	I'm not a big fan but my wife has some of her albums but I would say Ray Of Light is my favourite.

09-08-2009, 17:42	#23
Stupid_Head Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,159	Bedtime Stories, if only for my favourite ever Madonna tracks 'Secret' & "Take a Bow" being on it.

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Final Terror Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester! Services: To Enders, Corrie and Emma! Posts: 715	I find it very hard to pick a favourite, as I tend to go through Madge phases.... but at the moment it's probably Like A Prayer. Am simply in love with Oh Father (her best ever ballad), and Dear Jessie.

09-08-2009, 18:53	#25
Midiboy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Services: Training demented cats to dance Posts: 7,116 Blog Entries: 2	Confessions then Erotica