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  1. I’m a huge fan of this unique decade filled with 3 incredible albums and brilliant tours. What a feast for the eyes and ears! With so many favorite songs, it’s hard to choose the definitive Top 10 list. I still listen to these albums a lot and my song ranking changes all the time depending on the time and day and my mood. For now, my list goes as follows: 1. Falling Free 2. Ghosttown 3. I Rise 4. Love Spent 5. Masterpiece 6. Borrowed Time 7. Crave 8. Devil Pray 9. Crazy 10. Rebel Heart
  2. ...it's time to celebrate the output Madonna has released during this unique decade. Our Diva has given us three albums and more than 70 songs between 2012 and 2019. Which ones have made the top 10? Which album has had the highest amount of entries? Let's get into this ranking! DISCLAIMER This is my list, not yours. Don't be rude if your favorite song didn't make it on MY list because hey, it still made it on YOUR list. OKKAAAYY. 10. Love Spent (MDNA, 2012) A fan favorite from Madonna's 12th studio album, MDNA, this song is a complex and captivating listen. The lyrics deal with love and money, particularly referring to Madonna's ex-husband Guy Ritchie. She tells the listener how money has ruined her marriage, as she felt that she mattered less than it to her partner. Musically, it features banjo, strings, electronic dance music and takes sharp and unexpected turns. Love Spent can be described as two or even three songs into one, beautifully mixed together. The second half of the song perfectly encapsulates that "euphoric melancholia" that I absolutely love about many songs by Madonna. 9. Crazy (Madame X, 2019) My favorite song on Madonna's 14th studio album, Crazy is a latin-pop ballad about a difficult relationship. It has everything that makes a great Madonna track: A linear melody, a big chorus, a beautiful bridge, great lyrics and natural vocals. Like I wrote in my review for Madame X the reason I love this song so much is how it is lyrically reminiscent of Madonna's debut album, not only thematically but also when it comes to the songwriting. There is that youthful anger mixed with innocence that worked so well on The First Album. 8. Best Night (Rebel Heart, 2015) Dita came back four years ago, and she sounded as sexy as ever. This beautiful r&b mid-tempo ballad with African elements is the hottest track on Rebel Heart and at the time (like its parent album) marked the return of raw soul and passion from Madonna. This song represents the sexy, the romantic, the forbidden, the secret and the exciting. The bridge, which briefly quotes Justify My Love, is a melodic and vocal highlight. Madonna's lower tone has always been something else. 7. Devil Pray (Rebel Heart, 2015) One of the best songs on Madonna's 13th studio album, Devil Pray is about drugs and how they are not the solution to people's problems. Madonna is telling the listener to fight against addiction (represented by the devil) and that asking others for help is not a bad thing, as by coming together we have a higher chance to win. Madonna's voice is beautifully clear and resonant and the interesting mix of acoustic guitar and electronic dance music only seals the deal. Towards the end we can even hear the devil sing. Even IT surrendered to the brilliance of this track. 6. Rebel Heart (Rebel Heart, 2015) This song could both be an introduction to and a summary of Madonna's career and persona in general. I love her absolute honesty on this track. She covers her teenage struggles with her father, her controversial nature, her strength, the darker moments of her career, her romantic but at the same time tough personality. I remember one interview she did in 2015 while promoting this record and she said that her personality was that of a warrior, a romantic warrior or something along the lines of that. 5. Beautiful Killer (MDNA, 2012) The 1980's are back on this synthwave gem. A tribute to iconic french actor Alain Delon, this song was inspired by his character Jef Costello in the movie Le Samourai. Madonna dreams about being kidnapped by him and falling in love with him, without even knowing much about his personality, his origins and the reason he's wanted. This song is that kind of pop perfection only Madonna is able to make so well and it sounds even better thanks to the growing popularity of the synthwave scene (read my article here). 4. Inside Out (Rebel Heart, 2015) Inside Out is a track that instantly spoke to me when I heard it for the first time. Lyrically, I find it so full of love and passion. Madonna's vocals have also never sounded better, her voice was made for electronic songs like this one. The chorus is straight-up old school Madonna and the bridge is absolutely magical: "Let's cross the line / so far we won't come back / can't read your mind / I should't have to ask / cynical smile / time to take off your mask / I'm on your side / so let me love you". I so wanted Madonna to sing this song live during the Rebel Heart Tour. 3. Wash All Over Me (Rebel Heart, 2015) Easily one of the greatest ballads (and songs in general) of our Diva's career, Wash All Over Me is incredibly deep and cryptic. Her vocals, her songwriting abilities, her innate ear for pop melodies all shine on this song. She meditates on her mission as a human being, society's moral and spiritual downfall, her mortality and destiny. Wash All Over Me is a wonderfully written piece of poetry. I really couldn't place this song outside of the top three. 2. Ghosttown (Rebel Heart, 2015) Melodies, melodies, melodies. This is why the Rebel Heart album is the star of this top 10. Ghosttown reminds us why Madonna is the queen of pop. In 2015 Madonna was 33 years into her career and she came up with this absolute pop gem. With Ghosttown she proved once again her capabilities as a songwriter, giving us this situational song about two lovers who have to face an impending disaster, may it be a cataclysm or a nuclear war (like it's depicted in the music video). Ghosttown is a masterpiece that will get appreciated more and more as time passes by. 1. Messiah (Rebel Heart, 2015) What can I say? I've been a fan since 2005 (whew! over 14 years) and I adore this woman's discography almost in its entirety. Still, Messiah not only is number one on this list but it is also my favorite song by Madonna, ever. It is more than a declaration of love, this song is about trust, devotion and desire intertwined with spirituality and purity. This song perfectly expresses what it feels like to find our soulmate. Production-wise this is immense: Dark, haunting, cinematic. Madonna's vocals sound so wonderfully clear and we can feel every word she's singing. Simply a breathtaking song. HONORABLE MENTIONS Because why not? I've had a hard time making this list and there are many songs that I would have loved to include. Here is a short (ehm) list: I'm Addicted - from MDNA. Joan of Arc - from Rebel Heart Killers Who Are Partying - from Madame X Gang Bang - from MDNA Dark Ballet - from Madame X HeartbreakCity - from Rebel Heart Masterpiece - from MDNA Falling Free - from MDNA Veni Vidi Vici - from Rebel Heart Heaven and Queen - two unreleased gems from the Rebel Heart sessions.
  3. Remixed video to the classic song Holiday featuring all the tv performances from the First Album. Watch it also on official MDNA by E.N.K youtube page:
  4. Music, movies, books to revisit during quarantine (Madonna Edition)

    https://thelookofmadonna.blogspot.com/2020/03/music-movies-books-to-revisit-during.html?m=1

     

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    2. Enrico

      Enrico

      Thank you! I don't have FB, I just sent them an email. I see the FB page hasn't been updated since 2019, so maybe it's too late... I wonder if someone purchased it. It was excellent!

    3. Enrico

      Enrico

      @groovyguy I sent the mail but it couldn't be delivered...

  5. Happy Birthday (April 12) to actress and Madonna fan Claire Danes! She has starred on the television shows Homeland and My So Called Life. She has repeatedly praised Madonna for inspiring her since the beginning of her career and still adores her today. ? From an interview: I read you worshipped Madonna when you were a kid. -I did have this epiphany when I was watching her on TV. It occurred to me that one could perform as one's job. That could be a vocation and that was pretty exciting to me. I remember jumping up and down on the bed. I think most women of my generation worshipped Madonna. Do you still worship her? -Yeah, I do. I haven't stopped. ?
  6. Week of April 12, 1997: 04/08/1997: “Evita, The Complete Motion Picture Soundtrack” is certified 2xPlatinum BILLBOARD HOT 100: #41 “Don’t cry for me Argentina” (8 weeks) BILLBOARD 200: #34 “Evita, The Complete Motion Picture Soundtrack” (20 weeks) BILLBOARD COMPREHENSIVE CHARTS: HOT 100 SINGLE SALES: “You must love me” #68 (Re-entry/20 weeks) HOT 100 SINGLE SALES: “Don’t cry for me Argentina” #45 (7 weeks) HOT 100 AIRPLAY: “Don’t cry for me Argentina” #45 (16 weeks) HOT DANCE MUSIC/MAXI SINGLES SALES: “Don’t cry for me Argentina” #9 (8 weeks) TOP 40 MAINSTREAM: “Don’t cry for me Argentina” #39 (14 weeks) ADULT TOP 40: “Don’t cry for me Argentina” #39 (FINAL WEEK/12 weeks) OFFICIAL UK SINGLES TOP 100: #46 “Another suitcase in another hall” MADONNA (3 weeks) OFFICIAL UK ALBUMS TOP 100: #22 ”Evita, The Complete Motion Picture Soundtrack” MADONNA (23 weeks) UNITED WORLD CHART (TRACKS) #1 “Don’t speak” NO DOUBT #2 “I believe I can fly” R KELLY #3 “Un-break my heart” TONI BRAXTON #4 “Can’t nobody hold me down” PUFF DADDY #5 “Don’t let go (Love)” EN VOGUE #6 “Don’t cry for me Argentina” MADONNA (10 weeks) #7 “Step by step” WHITNEY HOUSTON #8 “Wannabe” SPICE GIRLS #9 “Mama” SPICE GIRLS #10 “All by myself” CELINE DION #madonna #madamex #evita
  7. 30 years ago, Madonna arrived in Japan to commence her groundbreaking Blond Ambtion Tour #Madonna #BlondAmbition30 (matt)
  8. Do you believe in love at first sight?

    Pro shot Live Rome (Preview)

  9. With "Into the Groove" squished between "Why's It So Hard" and "I Deserve It," this list of Madonna's 40 best songs is sure to provoke your responses! Thank you, Chris Bordeaux for taking the time & care: 20+20 = MADONNA'S 40 BEST SONGS https://www.chrisbordeaux.com/news/madonnas-40-best-songs/?fbclid=IwAR1yq3C7Vi1WN29u2nWpqAqlGJ_TGBEHeEZtbvWN69bjltX-mt9DN2c78hY Do you like the list? Share your 20+20 best-of-Madonna list for 2020.
  10. Watch the short excerpt of Hung Up, directly from the documentary about the Coachella Festival!
  11. April 10, 1985: "Madonna's First Major U.S. Tour "Virgin Tour" kicked off at Seattle's Paramount Theatre with the Beastie Boys as her opening act. Madonna's "Virgin Tour" 1985 kicked off at Seattle's Paramount Theatre with the Beastie Boys as her opening act. The KIRO 7 web team dug deep into the treasure trove of archived tape to find a snippet of Madonna's performance from 1985 -- a clip that hasn't been broadcast since the night of April 10, 1985. It shows nearly a minute of "Dress You Up", which was the first song she performed that night.
  12. April 10, 1985: Madonna released "Angel" as the third single from the album "Like a Virgin". Check it out: http://bit.ly/2ogm6S7
  13. https://youtu.be/yluPCLc1ltg The Bass player on the Like a Prayer sessions discusses the title track from 8.00 minutes
  14. 35 years ago tonight, Madonna performed her first show of her 1985 Virgin Tour in Seattle, Washington at the Paramount Theatre. 35 years later, Madonna is the #1 solo touting artist of all time. Here's some b-roll footage of Dress You Up followed by a local news report #Madonna #VirginTour35 (matt)
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