![]() ![]() ![]() While I don’t agree that the album has no fillers (‘Over and Over’ and ‘Shoo-Bee-Doo’ haven’t exactly stood the test of time), it is definitely a more consistently enjoyable work than her debut. “That’s why I’ve done outside songs as well as six of my own … I wanted every song to be strong.” “On this one I’ve chosen all the songs and I want them to be all hits-no fillers,” she said in an interview as the time. It’s a testament to Madonna’s confidence as an artist that she set her ego as a songwriter aside to record what she viewed as the best possible material, regardless of authorship. While Madonna co-wrote most songs on the album, only ‘Angel’ from that lineup was her own composition. Together, they crafted a more mature and slick pop sound and churned out a handful of era-defining singles, including opener ‘Material Girl,’ ‘Angel,’ ‘Dress You Up’ and the classic title track. The record label balked, unwilling to give that much control to a young (woman) artist, so she recruited Nile Rodgers, whose work on David Bowie’s Let’s Dance she admired. It would eventually become her top-selling album in the U.S., achieving Diamond status with domestic sales of more than 10 million units.Īfter a bad experience with the producer of her first album, Madonna wanted to helm this one herself. By July of 1985, it had sold more than five million copies, making her the first woman to achieve that feat. Within a few months, Like a Virgin reached #1, where it spent a few weeks. A month after its predecessor reached the top ten, selling more than two million copies in the process, Like a Virgin was released in November of 1984.Īnd just like that, she went from emerging star to superstar. "these songs are laid so bare that, if they weren't this smart and earnest, they would crumble before they even got started.Madonna’s sophomore album sat on the shelf for a few months because her debut was still selling so well. "affecting lounge-y, indie-pop with a sincere focus on songwriting" – Beat the Indie Drum "the songcraft is the brightest star here and rewards multiple listens, with engaging tales delivered effortlessly with vocals reminiscent of the late Lou Reed's" – Seattle Weekly RIYL Magnetic Fields or Luna." – Nada Mucho "…the reined-in performances and simplicity of the songs training the focus on an uncommon grasp of adroit, heartfelt songcraft that sets Rooney on track to follow the likes of Bill Callahan and David Berman into the pantheon of awkward, visionary American outsiders. ![]() **** – "deft lyrics coming on like the product of a latter-day Lawrence from Felt …beguiling, hypnotic and, yes, literate" – Shindig Magazine …In short, these are songs that invite reverie and revelry tunes to be devoured whole then savoured individually." – Whisperin' & Hollerin' …On 'I Am A Bad Dreamer' he recalls 'I was carnal, I was careful' and makes you think all love songs should contain details like these. I'm guessing that Jon Rooney from Seattle feels the same way. This is one that is destined for my end of year lists." – AmericanaUKĩ out of 10 – "The late, great Vic Chesnutt once said that he liked the idea of using words in songs that no-one had used before. Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Missy Elliott (2003) Rock / Pop. Like a Virgin/Hollywood Medley by Madonna feat. Like a Virgin Waltz by Madonna (2013) Rock / Pop. All this and a great Lemonheads reference too. Like a Virgin (Extended Dance Remix) by John 'Jellybean' Benitez (1984) Electronic / Dance. There's not a moment of ennui, not a single passage that you want to skip even after repeated listens. Music Viper Summer by Virgin of the Birds Combed Thunder by Virgin of the Birds Christmas in the Borough of Our Birth by Virgin of the Birds Numberless Needs by Virgin of the Birds Secret Kids by Virgin of the Birds Winter Seeds by Virgin of the Birds Fugitive Works by Virgin of the Birds Banquet Years by Virgin of the Birds Dear Furies by Virgin of the Birds Every Rival by Virgin of the Birds Mixed Choir by Virgin of the Birdsĩ out of 10 – "This is a marvellous record from beginning to end. ![]()
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