If you haven't heard of Madonna before, I have to ask you one question. Only one. What in the hell is wrong with you?! I won't go into the history of the world-famous Material Girl, as many other reviewers have already done so, and quite well may I add. I also won't go into the story behind this album. Because I'm just a lazy sonofa[fill in the blank, please.] Instead, I'm just gonna say one thing- Madonna wants her pretty island and a guy named Jimmy, wants everyone to make love (gladly. Give me Jimmy) and not war, and doesn't want Daddy yelling at her. Fair enough. Now, as is expected of my review... ...  Read the complete review

So I have finally got round to reviewing what many people see as one of Madonna’s finest albums. The circumstances in which I do so are however quite sad. It is a Saturday night, and I am at home, whilst the majority of other people in the fair city are out having a cracking time on the tiles. ANYWAY, to True Blue…and I’m not talking the re-mastered version which was released to coincide with the tour. I have the original, with no extra bonus tracks on it. I’m undecided on whether to buy the new version or not, I can’t see that there will be too much difference….but you don’t want to know that do you (or should that be ...  Read the complete review

Madonna's "True Blue" Album was her third studio release and hit the shops back in 1986, one of her highest selling albums this is a Madonna classic and the songs have stood the test of time well. Providing three Uk number one singles plus another couple of top 5 hits this really is Madonna at her 80's best. The album opens with "Papa Don't Preach" which was and still is my favourite Madonna song, the choppy violin opening presented us with a more mature sound from Madonna and the lyrics focus on a young woman's pregnancy and her dilemma in what she should do. She is defiant and knows her own mind, but wants the support of her father and ...  Read the complete review

Madonna's third album was released in 1986 &, continuing the habit she started on Like A Virgin, she choose to collaborate on all the songs that she had a hand in rather than writing any of them herself. This album sees her working with Pat Leonard for the first time 01) Papa Don't Preach: From the opening notes of this track you can tell it's going to be a hit ~ and a big one at that. Madonna's got herself pregnant but defiantly tells her Daddy that her & the child's father are in love and that she's going to keep the baby. The backing track was one of Madonna's best (upto that time) & her voice sounds much stronger & more mature ...  Read the complete review

This is one of my preferred Madonna albums, benefiting from some sterling pop moments and some stunning cover artwork to moisten the musical palette. Madonna was in her prime at this point and was taking the world by storm. Who is she: US singer and actress Madonna Louise Ciccone. She constantly reinvents herself and moves with the times. On this album: Despite having been sampled, 'Papa Don't Preach' in its original form remains the best version. That opening with the strings always sets my heart in motion and causes a small flutter to occur. Then her vocals arrive. I noticed Madonna was getting a more rounded tone to her ...  Read the complete review