mnino Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Vocalism was hesitant in starting this topic because of the possible controversy but I think it's a valid discussion. I believe that she has three flawless albums: LAP, ROL and COADF The first album is near perfection though. I would consider it flawless if it wasn't for just one track ("I Know It") which is a good song but not up to par with the rest. LAV is missing ITG in my opinion. TB has JJ to spoil it. IB has IGB. Erotica has DYDI and runs a bit long. BS has DS. Music has NP. AL is, well, flawed. HC is great and I would only switch SL with RMB. MDNA's track sequencing is a mess. Perfect or not, I love all of her albums. LAP has not a single filler. It has three classics: LAP, EY and C. Two of her most beautiful songs ever: OF and PTT. A collab with Prince, great album tracks, and one awesome closing song/statement. ROL is her most cohesive and with the strongest lyrics. The singles don't stand out as much because everything is so consistent. It's really like a journey. There are no fillers here IMO. COADF is like the upbeat sister of ROL. Cohesive and it feels like a journey. Even "Push" which by itself is a weaker track IMO fits perfectly where it is. What are the flawless Madonna albums in your opinion and WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 You Can Dance Im Breastless Erotica Bedtime Stories Music Hard Candy Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruey Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Cool topic! Ray of Light, purely because every song is strong on it's own, the album has consistency and the production is AMAZING (I still marvel at the many layers in the songs through stereo speakers, I sometimes hear songs within the songs!). It packs a real punch to the ears, and the more mellow moments that follow is just bliss. A few sidenotes - It's a highly influential record. The singles were perfectly released. The music videos were visually stunning! Overall it is a majestic work of art that can never be replicated. Confessions. I like how mnino describes at as the upbeat sister of ROL, it's the disco-ified version and even the weaker, silly lyrics are justified because hey, it's a party not a spirtual lesson right? It's enjoyable, the production is exceedingly good and every song is memorable from open to close. Sometimes when I listend to Confessions I felt like I was tripping in a galaxy far away ! All the other albums have some flaws here & there apart from these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Ray of Light is far from flawless, its very dated production wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacHarris Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Flawless? Music is the only Madonna album in which I don't skip ANY tracks. It isn't my 'favorite' but I'd say its her most complete, tightly packaged, filler-free, seamless, smooth record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Technician Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Like a Prayer is flawless from the jangly guitar intro to "what do you mean it's not in the computer?" I also think Madonna is. So many iconic moments. Wouldn't skip a second. Eroti...ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 FLAWLESS: MADONNA LIKE A VIRGINLIKE A PRAYEREROTICARAY OF LIGHTMUSIC AMERICAN LIFECONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR THE END. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazz Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Erotica Ray Of Light MDNA Like A Prayer Music Confessions On A Dancefloor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruey Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Ray of Light is far from flawless, its very dated production wise. Yeah that's cool if you think so. The title of the thread does include "....in your opinion?" I love electronic music, so this album to me is a benchmark for mainstream electronic records. I believe it's the mother of all mainstream electronic records, in fact. Queen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I'm Breathless Bedtime Stories Music Hard Candy No filler, no need to skip songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aorlaan Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Erotica, Like A Prayer, Music, & American Life ROL is close but Little Star is just icky Even though COADF is one of my favorite albums the end gets weak with how high, isaac, and push Bedtime Stories, i never liked bedtime story (bjork doesnt suit madonna) cuz it stands out and not in a good way amongst the soft ballads and r&b flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I believe that she has three flawless albums: LAP, ROL and COADF YAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnino Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 YAS I just noticed that each one came out in a different decade. Rebel Heart will be this decade's flawless one. #flawlessonesoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 This is really difficult to be objective, but I would say she has close to several ALMOST flawless albums even though it can be heavily disputed. No one in commercial pop has been able to be as consistent as Queen M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B. Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Madonna Like A Prayer Bedtime Stories Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsInHeaven Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ROL from start to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think Madonna has consistently had the greatest albums of any artist over the past 3 decades. Saying that though, I don't believe any album by any artist is flawless. There is always one song that is not as great as the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Madonna Erotica Ray of Light Music are all flawless to me - what you all think is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moka Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 It's really subjective... For me it's: - American Life (deep lyrics, acoustic, one theme), - Confessions (still fresh, consistent, energetic). It's actually the two albums I can listen to on repeat a 100 times and still not skipping songs... Perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Like A Prayer (No fillers, iconic era and music videos) Bedtime Stories (Flawless production, lyrics, and melodies are well crafted) Ray of Light (Great sound, creative, energetic, deep lyrics, amazing music videos) Confessions on a Dance Floor (Good production, stunning visual era, Hung Up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallino89 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I consider flawless Confessions on a dancefloor: I think that the final product of this album is the perfect result of what Madonna wanted to produce, an album which purpose was the dance. We can find dance from the music to the videos, from the booklet to the promotion (confessions tour and tv appears). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiahxxx Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 For me it's LAP, I'm breathles, Music, ROL, American life and Confessions. Erotica is my all time favorite but somethimes I feel like Rain doesn't really belong there and Did you do it needs to be deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Bedtime stories for me. Every track tells a story and really shows how vulnerable she was at the time. ROL also. Tbh all the albums are flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Bedtime Stories Ray of Light American Life Confessions On A Dancefloor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CzarnaWisnia Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 flawlessness is boring. I like a rough patch, makes it all interesting and worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humberto77rj Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 LAP EROTICA ROL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 FLAWLESS: MADONNA LIKE A VIRGIN LIKE A PRAYER EROTICA RAY OF LIGHT MUSIC AMERICAN LIFE CONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR THE END. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotlight Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 American life (by far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 COADF - u can really listen from start to finish without breaks and feel great and sleek . Probably ROL too but it doesn't flow as perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phineaspoe Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Depends on the def of "flawless" - To me, flawless in art is realizing a vision, even if there are mistakes or quality "bumps" here and there. Under that definition: Madonna LAP Erotica Ray of Light Music American Life Confessions on a Dancefloor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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