Game: + and - of Madonna Songs

[devilpray 2,387]

Revenge

 

 

Positive: the lyrics! such a great track

 

Negative: it deserved to be at least a b-side

 

 

Next: Waiting

[ozboyfromphx 891]

Waiting

Positive: the lyrics are bad ass & the remix is really cool as fuck.. ""What happened? What do I remind you of?
Your past, your dreams Or some part of yourself that you just can't love?""


Negative: I wish it could've been released as a single on it's own.


Next: "Where's The Party"

[survivalartist 6,529]

Where's The Party

 

+ It doesn't get more 80s than this! Frantic, fun and carefree lyrics.

- The first major lyrics "appropriation" or "interpolation" that bothered me as a fan "slow down you move too fast, gotta make the good times last" always reminded me of "Feelin' Groovy" as a kid.

 

Next: "Latte"

[MXRXNCHX 1,126]

Latte

 

Positive: It ends

 

Negative: I've listened to it (not being disrespectful, but personally, I think the song it's pretty awful)

 

 

Next is Sooner Or Later

[voguemadonna 648]

Sooner Or Later

 

Positive: I personally think it's one of Madonna's best vocal performances (especially when she performed it at the Academy Awards).

Negative: I think it isn't long enough.

 

 

Next: Heartbeat

[Jorick 1,456]

Heartbeat + It was a grower for me. I love the heartbeating intro flowing Into The Music.Like the tone of the song,and it's simple lyrics. Hell i even like the M-dolla phrase at the end.- See my booty gets down like.....Next up: Nothing Lasts Forever

[MXRXNCHX 1,126]

Nothing Lasts Forever

 

Positive: The beat is really awesome, even if the lyrics are kinda sad/tragic, it has this feeling of power and strenght

 

Negative: It's just a demo

 

 

Next is Forbidden Love (from Bedtime Stories)

[devilpray 2,387]

Forbidden Love

 

Positive: the beat is sooo smooth, and her voice sounds amazing.

 

Negative: Not a single + sooo underrated

 

Next: I Don't Give A

[voguemadonna 648]

I Don't Give A

 

Positive: The guitar and the anger in the song are awesome

Negative: "Tweeting on the elevator"

 

Next: Thief Of Hearts

[ozboyfromphx 891]

     Thief Of Hearts

 

       Positive: Everything from Erotica was kick ass.

       
       Negative: Madonna has never sang it live ever.... i would love it.

       Next: Scheherazade                   

 

 

[mr00mister 894]

(i talked about the wrong song, sorry. you keep going!)

[survivalartist 6,529]

I remember hearing this mess in the 90s on a fan trade cassette like it was some rare gem. Thanks for making me go back to YouTube to remember what I had forgotten.Scheherazade+ It is likely her first foray into Arabic" themes. Hopefully as a side gig she got a nice fat check. The music is reductive and calls to mind actually decent Madonna songs llike The Look of Love and Who's That Girl. Another plus is she is hardly featured on this making it easier to basically scrub its existence from memory.- This is what I imagine drowning in a bathtub might sound like. Its seems unending but then its finally over.Next - Gambler

[voguemadonna 648]

GamblerPositive: The beat to this song is one of my favorites, it's so energetic.Negative: The music video.Next: Swim

[mr00mister 894]

Swim+ the song where the album begins to wake up, and Madonna once again reminding us she's no superhuman ("I can't carry these sins on my back"). the sound of each instrument is an experience itself- i cant think of anything negative.next song: Living For Love

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

Living For Love

 

Alright...

 

Positive: I love me a good 90's house throwback, and this one nails it perfectly. And a church organ and choir never hurt either.

 

Negative: Don't hurt me, but I kind of like the stripped back version just a tad more. There's just something about it...

 

 

 

Next: Don't Cry For Me Argentina

[survivalartist 6,529]

Don't Cry For Me Argentina 

 

+ Beautiful, iconic scene in one of her greatest films. Her vocal is emotional and convincing.

- The remixes were hilarious "Don't cry for me!" ole! cha cha cha LOL

 

Next: You Thrill Me (Erotica)

[MerBoy13 578]

+ Love the lyrics plus a beautiful rendition on Confessions Tour.

- None Love it.

 

Bang Bang Boom!

[voguemadonna 648]

Bang Bang Boom

 

Positive: I like the beat of the song by itself

Negative: It doesn't fit the lyrics at all

 

Next: The Game

[slave 128]

"The Game"

 

Positive: I LOOOOOVVEEEEE acoustic Madonna. I absolutely adore all "American Life" unreleased tracks. For me Madonna + acoustic guitar (+ synths sometimes) = perfection!

 

Negative: Madonna should release "American Life" 3CD Super-Extra-Mega-Deluxe Edition with songs like "The Game", "Miss You", "It's So Cool", "Set the Right"

 

 

 

Next: "Dear Father"

[survivalartist 6,529]

re: Bang Bang Boom beat & lyrics - how do you describe the discord?

 

I think the music is a bit animated/different for the tune's content but not really inappropriate. You're the second to point this out as a downer for this song.

 

I imagine her in a straightjacket being dragged down the street screaming, but on a beautiful, sunny David LaChappelle kinda day. 

[Primul5 185]

Dear Father

 

Positives: repetitious beat, repetitious guitar ( it's guitar, isn't it ? :D ) choruses and just the way it sounds - the feel in it.

Negatives: It's only demo...

 

Next song: Why's It So Hard?

[mr00mister 894]

Why's It So Hard?

 

+ I love a good protest song, that questions what's going on in the world, and how selfish we can be, and this song is like a kick on the head to remind us to look to our neighbors and help them too. the reggae influences are A++

 

- I feel it's a little too long.

 

next song: Gone

[Primul5 185]

Gone

 

Positives: lyrics, guitar, minimalistic harmonies

 

Negative: it's a little bit too slow (just for me)

 

Next song: Mother And Father

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

Mother and Father

 

Positives: I love the little odd-paced rap in the bridge. It's kind of hilariously great.

 

Negatives: I have a hard time with her high pitched voice towards the end. It can't really be her, but I guess it is.

 

 

Next: I Want You

[Primul5 185]

I Want You

 

 Positives: lyrics, voice with great feeling, "crash" sound in the beginning and through this song, one of Madonna's best look (very gentle), beautiful music video

 

Negatives: as far as I know, it has never been performed live (but if I'm wrong - let me know ;) )

 

Next song: Best Night