HolidayGuy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Another big list has arrived, and Madonna scores an entry in the top 100. Something I know will rile some up (though it shouldn't, as it's just one list)- Janet Jackson has three entries- all strong efforts, if I may say so. http://www.spin.com/2015/05/the-300-best-albums-of-the-past-30-years-1985-2014/ 89. Madonna, Like a Prayer(Sire, 1989)The controversy surrounding Like A Prayer’s title track overshadowed the fact that the album solidified Madonna’s evolution from pop tartlet to savvy adult artist. Working with longtime collaborator Patrick Leonard, Madge teamed up with Prince (!), made bold feminist statements (“Express Yourself”), and took a benevolent view of an imperfect dad (“Oh Father”) — all while dabbling in shiny funk, girl-group pop, and sweeping, orchestral ballads. — ANNIE ZALESKI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Janet Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 LAP @ #89, No TIC, No ROL, this list is worthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 TIC is not a studio album so shouldn't be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Another big list has arrived, and Madonna scores an entry in the top 100. Something I know will rile some up (though it shouldn't, as it's just one list)- Janet Jackson has three entries- all strong efforts, if I may say so. huh? whatever, NEXT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 only LAP? bye.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erotica blu Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Erotica and American Life. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Madonna/Madonna should always make the list. Like A Prayer. Ray of Light Confessions. These are musical AND cultural changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 #justiceforbedtimestories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonoka Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Well the Janet albums are strong efforts (by her producers and writers), but isn't that the point of the list? To be honest I never really pay attention to these rankings music magazines put out, after all it still comes down to personal taste when ranking albums. There are some records on the list which definitely deserve to be there IMO, but on the other hand a few inclusions absolutely baffle me. Really just like any other ranking that's been posted here for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Honestly, confused about how ROL did not make the list. It fits in well with the "alternative" sounding albums that predominate the list. M older albums will continue not having a better chance to be heard and recognized unless she reissues them like 99% of her peers. It really sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 pfft, I can't even name 3 janet records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 pfft, I can't even name 3 janet records. I'm proud to say that I can't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Honestly, confused about how ROL did not make the list. It fits in well with the "alternative" sounding albums that predominate the list. M older albums will continue not having a better chance to be heard and recognized unless she reissues them like 99% of her peers. It really sucks! Not even reissue but verbally appreciate them and the songs. She puts her back catalogue down constantly. Why would anyone want to align themselves with something she's deemed awful or uncool? Bitch, She's Madonna. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayGuy Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 LAV sometimes pops up on lists, as does the debut. (TB has, too, but less so than those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 #JusticeForErotica But LAP is a great album and deserves to be on any greatest albums of xx years list Just like a lot of her other albums. Definitely one of the most important female releases of the last 3 decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOD Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I hope these lists that magazine come up with just DIE. I mean, most people who compile these lists are individuals with individual tastes. its objective. you r entitled to your own opinion but doesnt mean you're right boo boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 LAV sometimes pops up on lists, as does the debut. (TB has, too, but less so than those). But this list is only covers the last 30 years so excludes those two albums unfortunately. Debut would have made the list for sure ( and deservedly so ) as it has the cool factor amongst hipster tri-hards, unlike her other albums. It is all pretty much Alternative / RnB based, with very little regards to other genres but not too bad a list regardless, minus the Janet album, which bar 3 songs is a piece of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I could understand Rhythm Nation being somewhere on the list, preferably near the bottom. But three? No way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What Tranet albums made it and at what numbers? It's taking years to download the pages with all the spotify liinks so I can't be bothered checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 #JusticeForHardCandy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Isn't Spin out of print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollhouse Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Madonna LAP Erotica ROL Music COADF should all be on this shitty little list..I guess Paula Abdul made it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frzndrwnwrld Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm really shocked ROL wasn't on the list. Both LAP and ROL are her highest critically acclaimed albums. Both showed a maturity, growth, evolution in her sound, and were perfect segues into the next decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loomer Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 OMG there's a Goober album in there! This reads more like a slant magazine list, a schizophrenic mix of rock and pop. Janet starts out relatively high - I can't believe they put that spotty interlude laden "janet." shit in there! - to be a lot higher than Like a Prayer, beating some big names. The obsequious write-up for Jism Nation is sickening, sounds like one of her tards wrote it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5iVe Elements Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 All Madonna albums should be in there! Even the demo versions of RH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Watch the three fanet fans not see this thread and miss the opportunity to praise the beast because its in the MADONNA SECTION. Rottenberrythud may be the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalism Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm assuming the three Janet albums are Control, Rhythm Nation, and janet.? If so, those are three strong albums (especially for pop during the last 30 years), but Madonna, True Blue, Erotica, Ray of Light, Music, and Confessions are all as good or better. At the very least, ROL is an obvious/safe pick. Silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 how does THE BEAST have 3?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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