Roland Barthes Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Many fans seem to not like it, i adore it. It's the album that made her a star (True Blue made her a superstar) On november 12th Like a virgin will be 30-year-old Link to post Share on other sites
Nonoka Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 How can you not like it? It's her most famous record (besides True Blue) and it's full of pure 80's pop classics. Sure, there's Shoo-Bee-Doo, in which case I understand the dislike by many fans, maybe when it comes to Over And Over and Pretender too...But the title track, Into The Groove, Dress You Up, Material Girl...Hello? These songs ARE Madonna! Not to mention the album cover which is more recognized than any other cover by M, plus her look on it belongs to the most memorable ones she ever pulled off. Add in the massive fan hysteria this record and era set off..Nope, there's just no way not to love this album, at least for me Link to post Share on other sites
XXL Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Timeless. The album that made her The Star The Queen Link to post Share on other sites
XXL Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 How can you not like it? Exactly Blasphemous! Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Coffin Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 "Pretender" is my jam. But the best song, is "Angel" -- this is heaaaaaaaaaven. Link to post Share on other sites
Roland Barthes Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Whenever there's a poll regarding the albums here, Like a virgin is always near the bottom of the list :/ Me ? I even love Material Girl And that cover ! Meisel + Maripol Nile Rodgers work is fantastic, i can't imagine what Trevor Horn's work would have been, he was the other producer Madonna asked Warner to work with. Let's share the memorabilia. Mattress : work your magic ! Link to post Share on other sites
jonski43 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I don't think younger or newer fans realise what a massively influential album this is. The lightweight pop belies the cultural impact this album had. It was everywhere in 85. It just has so many great memories for me and the artwork is amazing. And I love my UK LP pic disc Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Coffin Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Sorry but this album has NO filler. It's all killer. Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Coffin Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 My own track listing 1. "Material Girl2. "Angel" 3. "Like a Virgin" 4. "Over and Over" 5. "Crazy for You" 6. "Gambler" 7. "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" 8. "Into the Groove" 9. "Dress You Up" 10. "Shoo Bee Doo" 11. "Pretender" 12. "Stay" Link to post Share on other sites
Roland Barthes Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Perfect ! Maripol's sketches for the cover. No eyepatch or Fez in the end Link to post Share on other sites
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madgemusic85 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Madonna had such style during that album! Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy Jan Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 One of the best pop albums of all time. The influence, love and hysteria that this album caused was wonderful to live through. Made Madonna the biggest star in the world at the time and I still have yet to see any other female star have the same impact, influence or interest shown in them as Madonna did with this album. It was the album that made her the superstar she was meant to be. The songs still easily sound better than the majority of big pop hits that are around today. It is hard to explain to younger Madonna fans just how huge this album was and what it was like to watch her explode completely around the world. Add Crazy for you, Into the Groove and Desperately Seeking Susan to this era, and it was one of the very best Madonna eras. Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenButterfly Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Angel always sounded like a B-side that somehow snuck on the album itself. Link to post Share on other sites
Roland Barthes Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Press kit Link to post Share on other sites
nick00 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Yes the album artwork is truly iconic & LAV & MG are songs that helped define amazing eighties pop. Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Coffin Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 To the ears that have correct discernment, this album contains no fillers or any "B-side-ish" track, actually. Link to post Share on other sites
Roland Barthes Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Store stand Link to post Share on other sites
Platinum Gold Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Stay is so good! I discovered that gem recently and won't stop playing it Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy Jan Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Popeline, love this thread and everything you are posting in it. Link to post Share on other sites
Flip The Switch Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks to this album we got: Pretender, Over and Over, Stay (tho I adore the '81 version) and Angel. Link to post Share on other sites
ITG Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Angel always sounded like a B-side that somehow snuck on the album itself.Noooooooo!! It's one of the best songs, in fact my favourite off the album.Was an amazing time growing up when this album came out. My dad had purchased our first proper stereo system with CD player & Like A Virgin was my first CD Link to post Share on other sites
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gemini1313 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 how could any one not love it ???? it branded her. it was the perfect persona in the perfect moment. it sealed the deal to stardom. Link to post Share on other sites
gemini1313 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 stay is still my fav track from the ablum. Link to post Share on other sites
gemini1313 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 wow. 30 years? holy shit I am getting OOOOOOLD ! Link to post Share on other sites
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