Originally Posted by TomC (Post 10434910) 24. Like A Virgin Youtube video ICONIC song. The lyrics are so timeless. That bass that runs through the whole track. The horny sound. It's just sooo... cyclical, but in the best way.

Originally Posted by TomC (Post 10434938) true blue is S H I T can we stop this?

Originally Posted by Underscore (Post 10434939) i love it

Originally Posted by TomC (Post 10434940) what's your fave of what's left

20. The Power of Good-Bye

It's like the other pea in the pod with Frozen. Her vocals here are sublime. And that string crescendo for the bridge is just incredible.


19. Papa Don't Preach

You can really strut down the street to Papa Don't Preach. The strings, bassline and beat come together so well. The hook is intoxicating. A pop masterpiece!


18. Don't Tell Me

"Please dont...Please don't...Please don't tell me to stop...Don't you...ever....Don't Ever tell me to stop". Ugh this bit where madonna is dancing surrounded by hot guys :love: This is a simple song, but the beat mixed with the country guitar is a combination I never thought I needed. I live for it.


17. Frozen

This song is equally poweful and mysterious. The message is sooo strong too.


16. Drowned World/Substitute for Love

The intro to Drowned World honestly gives me goosebumps. It is such a perfect opener for ROL. You can really here the emotion in M's voice.


TOP 15
Burning Up
Lucky Star
Borderline
Into The Groove
Dress You Up
Open Your Heart
Like A Prayer
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica
Deeper and Deeper
Bad Girl
Rain
Human Nature
Ray of Light

15. Rain

Erotica truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Rain has skyrocketed to be perhaps my favourite Madonna ballad. From the first second, you are hooked, and the instrumental, and Madonna's vocals capture here 'rain' so perfectly. Those key changes ugh!


14. Open Your Heart

Open Your Heart is euphoria. It's so strong and joyful. The perfect song to make you feel better on a down day. <3


13. Borderline

That twinkling synth melody that plays from the first second, the beat, the bassline, Madonna's youthful vocals <3 This song was one of my favourites when mum used to play the Immaculate Collection, and it remains a golden track. It's such a good track to scream along to. There's something so...comforting in Borderline?


12. Ray of Light

I 'discovered' Ray of Light a few months ago, and quite incredibly, it unlocked a memory of the song from my childhood. I suddenly remembered this song I had no idea I'd forgotten... ROL is another completely euphoric track. The soundscape is unique and captivating.


11. Dress You Up

I have one minor criticism with this song, and that's that i feel the production takes some strength and clarity out of M's vocals in the chorus. Other than that, it is a brilliant track. That bassline is just so 80s. It's pretty near to the perfect 80s pop song.


Top 10
Burning Up
Lucky Star
Into The Groove
Like A Prayer
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica
Deeper and Deeper
Bad Girl
Human Nature

These songs have all been on HEAVY rotation for me in the last few months. Literally all are art.

Originally Posted by Daniel-X (Post 10436104) NO @ Music already out! Lucky Star ftw

Originally Posted by RileyH (Post 10436113) Papa Don't Preach / Frozen / Open Your Heart :(

10. Like A Prayer

Probably the biggest 'anthem' of her career. When the choir comes in singing "just like a prayer I'll take you there...it's like a dream to me". The song is such a whirlwind of emotions, and the video is incredible too. :dance:


9. Human Nature

Definitely one of the most out-there, strong and liberating songs of M's career. I bloody love the chord progression, the beat, the lyrics... I even love that the lyrics don't always rhyme <3


8. Burning Up

The rock-inspired guitar riffs, the bassline, and Madonna's strong, quick and cutting vocals are what makes Burning Up. It's such a collossal bop, and such a step up from her debut single.


Top 7
Lucky Star
Into The Groove
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica
Deeper and Deeper
Bad Girl

Originally Posted by Sullen Girl (Post 10436350) wiffle fag hehehe

Originally Posted by Sullen Girl (Post 10436348) The album version of WIFLFAG would be top 10 yes?

Originally Posted by ShakeyJake10 (Post 10436349) Ok that's all of my favourites already out! Into the groove is the only one left on your list I like. Like a virgin, like a prayer, Papa dont preach and frozen went too soon

Originally Posted by Nancy. (Post 10436371) I'm listening to Deeper and Deeper now. :love:

Originally Posted by TomC (Post 10436392) :love:

Originally Posted by Ross. (Post 10436724) Like A Prayer only at 10? Cancel this!

7. Bad Girl

I'm really conflicted about taking this out at #7 because I ADORE it, but I'm just feeling the other six that little bit more atm. All of them are perfect from here on out anyway. From the moment that beat, and then the piano comes in I have goosebumps. Madonna's vocals are so strong and emotive here, and the instrumental is unbelievably powerful and unique. It captures so perfectly the essence of "Smoke too many cigarettes today, I'm not happy when I act this way..." Coupled with the video, she really created something special hear. A power ballad if I ever heard one!


6. Lucky Star

From the twinkling synths the song starts with, it's not difficult to understand that this is one of Madonna's very best dance tracks. The synths combine to perfectly convey loved-up ecstasy. The bassline and M's vocals make the sound very classy, and almost...superior? Madonna really is THAT GIRL on Lucky Star.


Top 5
Into The Groove
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica
Deeper and Deeper

Originally Posted by ShakeyJake10 (Post 10436849) Haven't heard bad girl, erotica or deeper and deeper so they shall be listened to this weekend but out of the list, into the groove should win like I said at the very start

5. Into The Groove

"And you can dance! For inspiration :smug: COME ON! :cheer2: I'm waiting :hee:" Such a high-energy, euphoric dance classic. It's such a fun song to sing along to. It's honestly one of the most instant songs in Madonna's catalogue, and it's a staple when I'm getting ready for a night out.


Top 4
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica
Deeper and Deeper

Originally Posted by Jonnii (Post 10438045) Absolutely love ITG :love:

4. Deeper and Deeper

Probably my favourite song by M that speaks to my queerness. It's Vogue's sister that showcases some rather different qualities. This song is just so vivacious in its lyricism, the verve with which M sings, and that house beat and pumping synth. The song is just unadultered joy, preaching self-love. I bloody love the flamenco section, and the Vogue reference. It's just a bloody anthem of epic proportions.


Top 3
Vogue
Justify My Love
Erotica

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 10438275) None of these would've made my top 5 (Borderline, Hung Up, Ray of Light, Papa Don't Preach & Music, fwiw) but it's been a good read nonetheless :love: