#also been drowning in nostalgia for 2012/13 club music

[khaotungsfirst]

thank you to @wuxianphobic @dustproof @huans and @beinggaydoincrime for tagging me 💖

rules: you can usually tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to! put your favorite playlist on shuffle and list the first 10 songs, then tag 10 people. no skipping!

i’m just gonna use my on repeat playlist cause what even is my favourite playlist??

Mi Barrio - Andrea Rocha

Head & Heart (feat. MNEK) - Joel Corry

Where Them Girls At (feat. Nicki Minaj) - David Guetta

Insomnia (Radio Edit) - Faithless

Beifahrersitz - LEA, MAJAN

God Is a DJ - Faithless

Caramelldansen - Caramella Girls

男孩 (Nan Hai) - 梁博 (Liang Bo)

We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris

I Lost You - Havana, Yaar

I feel like everyone has already done this so I tag whoever still wants to do it 😌

[popmusicandtea-blog]

Madonna Albums Ranked

Madonna Albums Ranked:

Madonna, who has been in the game since the 1980s, has given us every genre one can imagine. From disco, to pure pop, to alternative to R&B, there is a reason she has stayed in the game so long. This list looks at all her official studio albums. This excludes I’m Breathless, Something to Remember and the Evita soundtrack.  I also took into consideration the overall legacy and how the album holds up, especially for her earlier work. Another thing I will mention that has a little value in rankings is the “era” itself. This includes; promotion, tour, how it was received, and impact and legacy. With that being said, let’s begin!

13. American Life

Wow this album is not good. Many people rank this album as either last or second to last in their ranking, and I am no different. The overall concept would be good, if it were executed in a decent way. This album, however, does not execute it in a good way. There are a few standouts. “Hollywood” and “Nobody Knows Me” are good songs, but they don’t make up for this disgrace of an album. The one good thing this album gave s was the ICONIC 2003 VMA’s performance with Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera, in which Madonna kissed both women. Oh, and let’s not forget I’m Going to Tell You a Secret, an attempt to relieve her Truth or Dare days.

Standout Tracks: Hollywood, Nobody Knows Me, (Maybe) Die Another Day

Bad: The rest of the album.

12. MDNA

This may have been the worst mismanaged era of Madonna’s career. When one watches the Super Bowl Halftime Show, you get excited for a new Madonna album. From this performance, you think she is going to go back to her dance/club roots and give us an album that makes us wish we lived in the 80s New York club scene. But this album leaves a lot to be desired. The first song, “Girl Gone Wild” is amazing, however, the album only goes downhill from there. There are occasional spikes, such as “Give Me All Your Lovin’” and “I’m Addicted” but other than those three songs, this album is a bunch of mush thrown together. On top of that, the obvious 2012 beats and guests’ appearances by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. really date this album. The MDNA tour, while successful, proved that the album was not that good, as only a handful of songs made the setlist. The opening number, however, stands up there as one of Madonna’s greatest choreographed moments.

Standout Tracks: Girl Gone Wild, I’m Addicted, (Maybe) Give Me All Your Lovin’, Turn Up the Radio

Bad: The rest of the album, however, there are a few “saving graces”

11. Rebel Heart

I wanted for this album to do so good, I really did! This album gave Madonna the most difficulty, and she ended up releasing a handful of tracks early, and I wonder if this rushed production led to a decline in quality. The one thing this album did better than its predecessor, was constancy. Madonna stuck with few producers, and they produced most of the songs. However, there were very few standout tracks on the album, and the entirety was just a bland showing form the Queen of Pop. Also, the campaign of the album, which included photoshopped images of famous world leaders and figure heads, was a mess from the beginning, and she mismanaged he backlash. Could this be the end of the Queen of Pop’s reign? Only time, and new albums will tell.

Standout Tracks: Living for Love, Ghosttown, Hold Tight, (Maybe) Bitch I’m Madonna, Unapologetic Bitch

Bad: S.E.X., Body Shop to the end

10. Erotica

I don’t understand this album. It was Madonna trying to be edgy, that ended up being not good. There are a few good songs, such as “Deeper and Deeper” and the title track, but beyond that there is nothing. I think this was Madonna’s first true “flop” and it took her so long to recover (or at least in the GP’s eyes). While the entirety of the album is not bad, it left a lot to be desired, especially considering the best songs. Also, the Girlie Show proved Madonna could turn it out even with a subpar album.

Standout Tracks: Deeper and Deeper, Erotica, Fever, (Maybe) Bye Bye Baby

Bad: In This Life, Did You Do It?

9. Like a Virgin

Before you get out the pitch forks, let me explain. Back in the day, or at least until 1998, many people considered this to be one of Madonna’s best albums. However, as of 2018, it does not hold up. When it’s good, it’s good, but when it’s not it’s just average. Granted, Madonna wanted to produce this album by herself, but her label would not allow it, so we don’t know what direction she wanted to go in. “Like a Virgin” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” are good, and “Materiel Girl” is ok, but the rest is subpar. Being Madonna’s second album, it’s easy to understand why it’s in the middle of this list.

Standout Tracks: Like a Virgin, Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, Materiel Girl, (Maybe) Angel

Bad: Nothing else is bad, but it’s not good.

8. Like a Prayer

I may be the only one with this opinion, but I did not like this album. I didn’t hate it, but it did not live up the hype that everyone gives it. The rose-colored glasses of youth and nostalgia often cloud people’s judgement of this album. While the titular track, “Express Yourself” and “Oh Father” give standout performances, the rest is just eh. I know I have said that in my other explanation, but this album truly personifies the word. Many people associate this with the height of Madonna’s popularity, her popularity truly peaked later, and with better records.

Standout Tracks: Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Oh Father

Bad: Nothing is bad, but it’s not good

7. Hard Candy 

This album is seen by many as one of Madonna’s low points. I, however, do not view it in such a way. I think this album is good. It has a consistent sound, good beats, and songs that make you want to dance. This album came at a point in Madonna’s career that needed to see her excel, which she did somewhat. The Sticky and Sweet Tour is the highest grossing tour by a female artist, and the success of this tour proved Madonna is still relevant. With songs like “Heartbeat”, “She’s Not Me” and “Miles Away” showed how vulnerable Madonna was in making this album.

Standout Track: Heartbeat, She’s Not Me, Miles Away

Bad: There are no bad tracks per say, but there are some mediocre ones, such as Spanish Lessons and Voices.

 6. Music

I do not understand the hate that this album gets. It is a solid addition to Madonna’s discography. Is it because it came right after Ray of Light? Is it because there was only one “successful” single? Who knows, but I think this is a solid addition by M. “Music” is great, but “Impressive Instant” and “Don’t Tell Me” rank up there as some of Madonna’s most underrated bops. Yes, there are a few “boring” moments, but there are none like the previous entries.

Standout Tracks: Music, Impressive Instant, Don’t Tell Me, Paradise (Not for Me), Amazing

Bad: This is where I retire the bad tracks, because from here on out, there are no bad tracks, as they all have good aspects, but there are “lulls” in the album

Lull: I Deserve It, Gone

 5. Madonna

Here is a perfect example of a debut album. This album is the perfect 80s dance album. From “Holiday” to “Everybody” to “Lucky Star” the dance beats on this track are amazing. And let us not forget “Borderline”. This album has few slow moments, and little to no lulls in the album. Overall, a good album for Madonna in the 80s.

Standout Tracks: Holiday, Lucky Star, Borderline, Everybody, Burning Up

Lull: I Know It, Physical Attraction

 4. Bedtime Stories

This is where we get into the great Madonna albums. Fromm here on out, these are true bops that have stood the test of time. Bedtime Stories is often forgot among the public. Could it be because she didn’t tour with the album, or could it be that it came out when she tried to break into acting? We will never know what this album would have sounded like live, but somehow it is better that way. The titular track, “Human Nature”, “Take a Bow” and “Secret” are all amazing songs that deserve live performances to go along with it. Also, Madonna teamed up with Babyface and Bjork! What more could you ask for in an album, a sample from ABBA? (we will get there)

Standout Tracks: Bedtime Stories, Take a Bow, Human Nature, Secrets, Survival

Lull: If I had to pick one, “Don’t Stop” and “Inside of Me”

 3.True Blue

This is Madonna’s best 80s album, don’t @ me. “Papa Don’t Preach”, “Open Your Heart”, “Live to Tell”, “La Isla Bonita” and “True Blue” are amazing! This album has no low points, it keeps up the tempo of the story, and provides s into a glimpse at a happy Madonna. Also, the amount of fun it seems like she’s having makes this album the best of her early career. As the second-best album of the 80s (Purple Rain is first, sorry I don’t make the rules) it signifies an era that Madonna was born out of. Yes, it may sound too 80s, but does that have to be a bad thing?

Standout Tracks: Open Your Heart, Papa Don’t Preach, Live to Tell, True Blue, La Isla Bonita, White Heat

Lull: Where’s the Party (even that is iffy)

 2. Ray of Light

In high school, I listened to Madonna regularly, however, it was mostly her hits. I downloaded the compilation album Celebration, and was obsessed with the MDNA Tour, so I knew of a few songs off Ray of Light. I like both “Frozen” and “Ray of Light”, I just didn’t know how the entire album would be. Then, I finally got my hands on a copy of the vinyl album, and from the first listen I was blown away! This album is almost perfect in every way. The aforementioned tracks, “Swim”, “Skin” “Sky Fits Heaven” and the rest of the album is amazing, and it creates one of the best dance albums. The only complaints I have is that it sounds dated, like it was a product of the early 2000s and it gave birth to Madonna’s “worst” tour, the Drowned World Tour. Other than that, it’s a perfect album.

Standout Tracks: Ray of Light, Frozen, Swim, Skin, Sky Fits Heaven

Lull: Maybe Shanti/Ashtangi

 1.Confessions on a Dancefloor

This is the best pop record of all time, hands down, no questions asked. From the opening ticks of the clock in “Hung Up” to the closing beats of “Like it or Not” this album is perfect in every single way. The use of samples, disco beats, and the infection of the dance floor anthems make this Madonna’s best album ever. She will never top this, nor do I think anyone will, though few have come close. Couple this with the visual spectacle that was the Confessions Tour, and you have the prefect album, tour, era combo ever. It’s no coincidence that this has two of my top three Madonna songs (“Hung up” and “Get Together”). Nothing is wrong with this album, and pop album truly peaked (I would say pop music but 2009 and 2011-12 are the best years in pop music)

Standout Tracks: Hung Up. Get Together, Sorry, Jump, Push, Forbidden Love