Madonna [Remaster] by Madonna

Pros: Extreme danceablilty, a rare look at an unaffected Madonna.
Cons: "I Know It", somewhat tinny sound, even remastered.

Before she went on to conquer the world, Madonna was a pretty damn good dance singer. It's hard to believe that when this album finally blew up in 1984, people thought she would be the flash-in-the-pan while her contemporary Cyndi Lauper was viewed as...

Pros: This record started everything. There was never something like it-- before and after.
Cons: Madonna's high-pitched vocals may annoy some people.

I've been dreading the Madonna discography for a while. Ever since 1993 (ten years after her debut), this woman has hypnotized and captivated me with each new record, each new sound, and each new era. Her tours have inspired me to create art of my own, ...

Pros: Fun, catchy songs. Good times.
Cons: Madonna would never again release something this pleasant.

(Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what their looking for in the "Album Overview" section. The section titled "Detailed Track Discussion" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of ...

Pros: Madonna's first not forgotten.
Cons: Tracks - Burning it Up, I Know It, and Think Of Me are forgettable, however.

Hard to believe that it has been 21 years since Madonna first released her self-titled album. On that very first album she was “Burning it Up”, had “Physical Attraction”, was thinking about “Everybody” and her “Lucky...

Pros: It's got that funky, fluffy 80s charm.
Cons: It all sounds similar. No ballads. Only 8 tracks.

I know it's hard, but to begin this review, I'd like to ask you to use your imagination. It's 1983. Music is a tricky business. Disco is dead, but nothing else has exploded yet. Here's the tricky part: Madonna isn't a cultural icon. She is just a girl ...

Pros: Fun, danceable songs that are still great today
Cons: Too few songs

As hard as this may be to believe, there once was a time when Madonna was not a superstar. Before the release of this self-titled disc, Madonna had already had a hit with the track "Everybody." But many critics predicted that she would be a one-hit ...

Pros: the first album by Madonna will bring the dancehall to your living room
Cons: you'll probably choose to sit out a few tracks

Madonna was virtually unknown when she released her self-titled debut album in 1983. An early single, "Burning Up," didn't make much of an impact except in the dance clubs. Yet that song contains the line that summarizes her life, real or perceived. ...

Pros: Witness the birth of an Icon!
Cons: It's like looking into a crystal ball of what was yet to come!

Preamble: You know what's funny?  The first time I heard Madonna's 1983 debut all the way through I was left with a feeling of....."uh, this was it?". Blasphemous, yes I know. Coming from a certified ...

Pros: Everything else except for "Burning Up" and "Physical Attraction"
Cons: Cliche lyrics, "Burning Up" and "Physical Attraction"

So many reviews I've read state Madonna's debut album started it all. It started the trends for the 80s. It opened doors for other female artists. It had a sound nobody else had. Hell, if it did all of that, I sure didn't see anybody else follow her. ...

Pros: Catchy, melodic and memorable Pop/Dance.
Cons: Some cheap-sounding production and some obvious hit/filler discrepancies.

What a debut! It’s normally a shock when any artist’s first release stuns (with the relative inexperience and all), but even more so that a low-key dance album from an unknown Michiganite could be so totally satisfying. Probably tired of ...

Pros: Fun Madonna is better than ever!
Cons: "I Know It"-she should have used these lyrics for toilet tissue.

You never quite know exactly how successful a new artist will turn out to be in the future. Let’s take Madonna for example, She is now an icon, with a total of over fourteen albums and compilations, none of them a record short of platinum status, and ...

Pros: Raw Madonna.
Cons: Far better things were to come.

This is the first in 5 reviews leading up to Madonna's release of "MUSIC". I will review the five albums I feel have made Madonna the success she is today. Check them out!

I remember the first time I saw Ms. Madonna on...

Pros: A Classic CD That Hasn't Gone Out of Style
Cons: Shorter CD Than Most - Only Eight Songs

Some of the first memorable phrases out of Madonna's mouth. After performing her song Lucky Star on American Bandstand, Dick Clark asked Madonna what she wanted next. I thought it was a pretty good answer <g>.

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Pros: 5 absolute Madonna classics
Cons: 3 not great songs, some songs too long

When I decided to listen to multiple artists' catalogues, Madonna's was one of the first I listened to. If you've ever turned on a TV or a radio in the past 25 years, you've heard Madonna. I knew most of her big songs, but was interested in hearing her ...

Pros: A Feel Good Dance Album, Upbeat Rhythm, Still Sounds Good Ten Years Later
Cons: 80s Album, Only About Three Songs On The Album That Are Recognized Today

This is the first album by Madonna I ever owned, and I remember dancing to it as an eleven year old girl, full of life and wanting to model her then unique style. In my opinion, it is what helped open the door for her in the music world. While it doesn't...