American Life got its justice when she performed Tears of a Clown. Bedtime Stories deserves way more attention from her and not just by performing Human Nature a million times. The deep cuts are some of her best. Bedtime Stories is the album that never got a tour. I hope she pays more attention now. The album, arguably, saved her career after the Erotica/Sex book/Letterman backlash, and she didn’t sell out with it. It was still edgy while setting her on a new path: the world of electronica.
Apple doesn’t really promote iTunes anymore. It’s all about Apple Music. That being said, it’s still fun to see these old albums getting their due. Even Janet’s Control is up there. Bedtime Stories is such a random choice but I couldn’t be happier that people chose it.
Hahahaha. For me it’s Erotica, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light, Like a Prayer, in that order.
Wait, what’s happening?Wait, now she's saying she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies and is going to "breathe in the COVID-19 air"?
I can’t believe she’s cooking on Instagram.
She should start writing her life story while in lockdown.
We all know something being 'dated' doesn't matter or relate to quality, but it's interesting how Bedtime Stories really began the run of 'timeless' sounding albums she'd put out, really until Hard Candy (which NOW sounds fresh again). Sure, it has people of the moment in 1994 and isn't removed from then-popular sounds, but it sounds super fresh now, smooth as silk, and the more experimental moments still sound like they have one foot in the future. It's just fantastic - and I hope all this is bringing more casual fans to the album that made me a true stan.
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It’s kind of funny how Bedtime Stories has been having a moment the last couple weeks. First with the Babyface and Dallas Austin Instagram battles, then the Dennis Rodman stuff, all concluding with it going number 1.
I convince myself Take A Bow is just pleasant and nothing more...but it's really quite sumptuous isn't it? Like falling down into a cool, fluffy bed. And then the lyrics themselves are quietly devastating. It's possibly the least cool thing on the album... but it's so sweeping I find myself getting caught up in it. It's the instrumentation I think. The video..!
Sean.... Sean... (maybe the most genuine moment in you-know-what)
Love that Bedtime Stories is getting some well deserved attention. It’s suitably sophisticated and groovy, like a 90s pop equivalent of a 70s soul record.
Madonna made the news today, as she’s working on the Covid situation. Nature is healing, Madame X is the virus.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...going-to-breathe-in-the-covid-19-air-11981511
Madonna made the news today, as she’s working on the Covid situation. Nature is healing, Madame X is the virus.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavi...going-to-breathe-in-the-covid-19-air-11981511
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I swear, when Madonna comes up in the news these last few weeks it's a roller coaster ride of "Oh, that's great!" and "I - uh - oh. Uh, okay..."
Same here. It's my favorite Madonna album and one of my all time favorites. A real masterpiece.
It's amusing that poor journalists are sifting through her instagram videos for stories when we, the fans, know better than to sit through those.
I couldn't resist this little celebration!
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Bedtime Stories has consistently been in my Top 5 Madonna albums since the first time I listened to it. I'd place it 3rd now after Ray Of Light and Erotica.
I love the lush vibe of the album and the mood it creates and sustains from start to finish. Definitely one of those albums that I listen to from start to finish and it has some of Madonnas warmest and best vocals. The lyrics are great too, especially Secret and Love Tried To Welcome Me.
Inside Of Me would be my pick for a single that never was, especially if released after Take A Bow.
I love the lush vibe of the album and the mood it creates and sustains from start to finish. Definitely one of those albums that I listen to from start to finish and it has some of Madonnas warmest and best vocals. The lyrics are great too, especially Secret and Love Tried To Welcome Me.
Inside Of Me would be my pick for a single that never was, especially if released after Take A Bow.
My favourites from Bedtime Stories are Survival and Secret. What a way to open the album. I keep coming back to Secret particularly because of the funky wah-wah guitar solo in the middle section.
And Take A Bow may feel a bit basic compared to many other moments on the record, but the melodies are so pretty and her voice is just stunning on it.
And Take A Bow may feel a bit basic compared to many other moments on the record, but the melodies are so pretty and her voice is just stunning on it.
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