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As we all know, Madonna has an amazing discography, probably one of the best of all time. Unfortunately some of her albums have been unfairly bashed or snubbed. The first examples that come to mind are Erotica and American Life.

Based on her whole discography, which album do you think is her most underrated and why? Discuss ;)

Guest Xanthium
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Erotica. Brilliant album that was ignored and discarded because of that book and movie.

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I dont think that Erotica is underrated especially now.

It should have sold more though..

Guest Rachelle of London
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Bedtime stories

Guest Rachelle of London
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Bedtime stories

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I dont think that Erotica is underrated especially now.

It should have sold more though..

I think the fact that the album sold so little is enough to make it CRIMINALLY underrated.

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Bedtime Stories! It is truly flawless. She was experimenting with genres way before Ray of Light (Bedtime Story)

Guest Xanthium
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I dont think that Erotica is underrated especially now.

It should have sold more though..

Well are you referring to underrated from the fans or the general public/critics because the fans may respect Erotica now but it is still ignored by the general public/critics as an important album in Madonna's catalogue. Bedtime Stories was successful upon its release both financially and critically. It sold well, had hit singles, was popular with the general public and casual listeners, won Madonna her first real Grammy and was praised by the critics. Bedtime Stories has not been underrated except by the fans.

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Well are you referring to underrated from the fans or the general public/critics because the fans may respect Erotica now but it is still ignored by the general public/critics as an important album in Madonna's catalogue. Bedtime Stories was successful upon its release both financially and critically. It sold well, had hit singles, was popular with the general public and casual listeners, won Madonna her first real Grammy and was praised by the critics. Bedtime Stories has not been underrated except by the fans.

Totally agree.

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Well are you referring to underrated from the fans or the general public/critics because the fans may respect Erotica now but it is still ignored by the general public/critics as an important album in Madonna's catalogue. Bedtime Stories was successful upon its release both financially and critically. It sold well, had hit singles, was popular with the general public and casual listeners, won Madonna her first real Grammy and was praised by the critics. Bedtime Stories has not been underrated except by the fans.

I believe Erotica has received a lot of love over the years from critics, many of them re-reviewed the album and totally changed their opinion of it.

Guest Xanthium
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We'll if the album has been reevaluated by critics it's news to me.

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The album I see dragged around by critics and fans all the time, American Life. Such a hauntingly beautiful album! It definitely did not/does not get the credit it deserves

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MDNA (I love it). She is to blame because she chose the wrong singles. Should ve been I'm Addicted-Love Spent-Beautiful Killer and it would ve been a success...

I m Breathless: I love this album, I know most hate it. I love her voice here and the jazzy feel. So good it hurts :)

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The album I see dragged around by critics and fans all the time, American Life. Such a hauntingly beautiful album! It definitely did not/does not get the credit it deserves

This too! American Life is such a masterpiece, it deserved WAY more.

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For as long as I've been a fan I don't remember seeing bad reviews for any of her albums (I'm talking about actual critics and publications, not internet drama). Some didn't grab the general public for whatever reason. I'm gonna go with I'm Breathless because I think now it's become somewhat forgotten/ overlooked.

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Hard Candy!

In a way i agree with this too. I mean it's not the beyond horrible album some people make it out to be.

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By fans: MDNA

By the press, critics, media...: American Life

Most ignored: Bedtime Stories

No matter how many great things the say about it, it will never be enough: Erotica

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Erotica had very good reviews by major printings when it was released. It wasn't panned as ArtPop is right now. Rolling Stone, NME gave it great reviews.

American Life is still seen as her best album by indie and european crowds.

I think her most underrated album by critics and fans is Like a Virgin. I used to not like it because i never loved Like a virgin or Material girl (like them but not love them) but i revisited it and it's a great album. I think it's overlooked in Madonna's discography even if it sold so well.

Bedtime Stories is also overlooked but even though i absolutely love many songs on it, it feels disjointed or missing something, i don't know.

Guest Not4Pussies
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Bedtime Stories, most underrated

American Life, most misunderstood

Guest Not4Pussies
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and let's not forget Hard Candy received great reviews from the critics. it is her fans who dont like HC

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and let's not forget Hard Candy received great reviews from the critics. it is her fans who dont like HC

AND the everyday folk loved it too. Again, even we as fans overlook her greatness.

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I'm Breathless, both by fans and critics. While I'm not usually in the mood to listen to it, I often have the songs stuck in my head. I think it's such a clever album.

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I would vote for Bedtime Stories - great album, so much better than her previous effort! American Life is also underrated, but it is not as good as Bedtime Stories.

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Bedtime Stories. For the press and most of the general public it feels like it didn't happen. It is a page from her history that few people took notice or simply didn't mind at all.

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