IsaacHarris Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Some other, inferior version of Fever came on at my job today, so my co-workers started talking about their favorite covers. Naturally, when I said "Madonna's version" the room fell silent Haters. That led to bigger discussion on M's OWN music; they can re-use the same old jokes about her image, but the discography is flawless (one of them asked for a list of songs to check out). Visuals, videos, costumes, & performances aside what is Madonna's best song musically? Do the lyrics relate to you? Why? How? etc... Post your choice! (Madonna doesn't have to be the sole song-writer either, it aint that serious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacHarris Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Since we all know that Erotica is Madonna's creative height, my choice is gonna have to be track 11. What do I have to look like to feel I'm equal?Where do I have to go? I'm in my early 20's and I feel like I'm really hearing her music in a different way now. It's all shiny & new again! I LOVE how straight forward her message is, and it's still as relevant as the first time I heard it; why IS it so hard to love one another, accept that we're different? Such universal lyrics over a ganja-inspired, reggae-ish, beat. It makes me wanna---> TBQH.I've actually played Why's It So Hard for friends & my dad (it's a non-fan favorite/ icebreaker). My friend once pointed out the way she sings "before it's too late. before it's too laaaaaaaaate..." -UGH. Still gives me goosebumps, especially with those church ladies sangin' in the background. It's so simple, smooth, poetic, totally relatable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightcutter Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I love Why's It So Hard. I wanted it to be a single. As for best song(s) musically? The two that sprung to mind are Papa Don't Preach and Drowned World SFL. They're poles apart in lyrics, production and context but I think on all those counts that both songs are marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 not because of Torn Anus' version: I love all her Mmmm Mmmm songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 FROZEN. YAAAAAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Isaac, you want me to cite only ONE song with such a flawless discography? Impossible, just impossible I have a special affection for her ballads like TUTBMP, You'll see, Time Stood Still,... Those are among us her best musically imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaything Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I love Why's It So Hard, good choice! But I can't just pick one particular song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Secret Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rachelle of London Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Sanctuary baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Sanctuary baby!!!!! OMG yes! At first I thought of Live To Tell, but Sanctuary is just as perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pera Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Live to Tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TearsInHeaven Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Drowned World ( My Substitute for Love) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 By musically do you mean lyrically? Everybody seems to be posting about lyrics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt420 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Lyrically and production wise, I think Live To Tell is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 LAP fits the bill here and also lyrically. Why's It So Hard? well it's good but that's a bit of a left field choice, musically it's much better than lyrically, but it's way better than Love Makes the World Go Round with that theme. It has a reggae/dub vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHL Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadFan Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Like a Prayer The instrumental bit before "life is a mystery" with the crosses is just :lush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Isaac, you want me to cite only ONE song with such a flawless discography? Impossible, just impossible I have a special affection for her ballads like TUTBMP, You'll see, Time Stood Still,... Those are among us her best musically imo. I can't pick one either, but both You'll See & Time Stood Still are personal favorites of mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Frozen is pretty spectacular from a musical standpoint. The juxtaposition of electronic elements and those "icy" strings is magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasqual Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 mmmmmmmmmmmm MILES AWAY :roadrunner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Whys it so hard? was my favourite song when my sister first played Erotica. Sistaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh ahhhhhhh. Before it's toooooo laaaaay aytttteeee ahoowwwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Frozen.. Live To Tell.. I think the Erotica album is also pretty damn amazing. so underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 ISAAC PLEASE CLEAR UP WHAT YOU MEAN EXACTLY SO I MAY MAKE AN ASSERTION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Deffinately Drowned World/Substitute For Love. So much passion, drive, hurt, power, empowerment, weakness etc... And the vocal delivery is out of this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Inside of Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Again Secret Garden. The outro is super dreamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I think the whole of Like a Prayer is still to be surpassed musically. It's probably her only release were she could sit down with a good LIVE band (i.e. Girlie Show) and sing her way through the entire album with it sounding amazing, genuine and authentic to the original record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your-madgesty Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Rain. The emotion. The lyrics. The top notch production. *faints* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Ray of Light. Her best song ever. Its like multiple orgasms in music form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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