Madonna

Artist : Madonna
Title : LIKE A PRAYER
Released date : **/3/1989
Totak weeks on chart : 77
My score : 8 out of10









This is my favourite work by Madonna. Her 4th album, “Like a Prayer ”, hit No.1 around the world in the late 80’s. This masterpiece not only reminds us of her early days , but also gives us something we’ve never listened to before. although over 15 years have passed since it was released, this album still appeals to people today. Her lyrics and melody are emotional, religiuos and contemporary.

The album is well orgainsed, starting with the title track, "like a prayer". this leads to a powerful track, "Express yourself", followed by a romantic duet with prince, "love song". The last two songs, "Oh father" and "Spanish eyes" sond very deep and emotional. every track is quite catchy an distinctive, especially the title track like a prayerwhich was criticised by some devout Roman Catholics because there was a scence where she burnt a cross in the video. It is extremely sophisticated and it begins with a chorus similar to a gospel choir and changes to an up-tempo sound. This quietness combined with pop is really well balanced and fantastic.in some parts , the orchestra plays exquisitely something we hadn't seen in her earlier work.

Madonna has kept maturing in the last 25 years and she has never bored us. Through this album we can see some of her mostmature and agressive aspects. i listen to this when i feel nostalgic, relaxed and calm. this album is definitley worth listening to. If you haven't heard it where have you been?

Every track is quite catchy and distinctive . Especially one of the tracks , “Like a prayer ” which was criticised by some devout Roman Catholicis, is extremely sophisticated. This song begins quietly and changes to up-tempo sound . The quite and pop combination is well-balanced and fantastic. And in some part orchestra band plays exquisitely,which is also the point we never seen in her past work.

Madonna has kept growing up in this quarter century . Through this album we can see her almost mature and aggressive aspect .



Music Review / Riwa Yoneda