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  Discussion: Madonna: The Immaculate Singles Rate (THE END)
 
	
	
		
 
  
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 Death @ Angel barely making Top 50. Shows how deep her catalogue is. 
 
  
 
 
  
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#47 - ANGEL
Average: 7.7083 - Highest: 10 (x7), Lowest: 4 (x2, don't identify yourselves)
Writers: Madonna, Steve Bray
 Producers: Nile Rodgers
 
"Angel" was one of the first songs to be developed for  Like a Virgin, when Madonna decided that she wanted a stronger, more pop-oriented sound. The lyrics are about... well, it's very self-explanatory.
 
It was released as the third single off  Like a Virgin. It was moderately successful, reaching #5 in the US and the UK. A video was planned, but then they cancelled the project.
 
She performed it live at The Virgin Tour.
 
It's a nice song, with a captivating melody - 7 from me.  
			
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 I Mean, This ***** On Dress You Up and Nothing Fails  
 
  
 
 
  
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 As long as Open Your Heart is in the Top 5 we're good. 
 
  
 
 
  
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				I Mean, This ***** On Dress You Up and Nothing Fails 
			
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 No to the former, yes to the latter.
 
Of the 4 singles on  LAV, this is the only one that nobody really remembers. First of all, the hook is underwhelming, and second, it was completely overshadowed by its much superior b-side.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				No to the former, yes to the latter. 
 
Of the 4 singles on LAV, this is the only one that nobody really remembers. First of all, the hook is underwhelming, and second, it was completely overshadowed by its much superior b-side. 
			
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				Of the 4 singles on LAV, this is the only one that nobody really remembers. First of all, the hook is underwhelming, and second, it was completely overshadowed by its much superior b-side. 
			
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 It's like "Keep It Together".    
 
  
 
 
  
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 Where's "Nothing fails"    ??
 
Why did you include it for this evaluation?, is it even a real single?,, I thought it was a promo **** or something like that    
 
  
 
 
  
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 Perfect gif usage   
I've only heard Keep It Together a handful of times.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				Where's "Nothing fails"    ??
 
Why did you include it for this evaluation?, is it even a real single?,, I thought it was a promo **** or something like that    
			
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 Nope, it's the third single from American Life. It was released as a double A-side with Love Profusion in the UK and Australia.    
 
  
 
 
  
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 What's with the hate for "Nothing Fails"?   
The song is one of her best.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				What's with the hate for "Nothing Fails"?   
The song is one of her best  out of her worst songs.  
			
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				What's with the hate for "Nothing Fails"?   
The song is one of her best.  
			
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 It seems to be very polarising. For me it should've been left at #70-something, or #60-something.
 
In this rate it has received ten 10s.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				Fixed.    
			
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				It seems to be very polarising. For me it should've been left at #70-something, or #60-something. 
			
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I thought most of her fans loved it    
 
  
 
 
  
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 Up next we have a ballad... 
 
  
 
 
  
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#46 - YOU'LL SEE
Average: 7.8056 - Highest: 10 (x4), Lowest: 3 (x1)
Writers: Madonna, David Foster
 Producers: Madonna, David Foster
 
The song was done to promote the ballad compilation  Something to Remember. Here's something that she said about it:
 
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				So much controversy has swirled around my career this past decade that very little attention ever gets paid to my music. The songs are all but forgotten. While I have no regrets regarding the choices I've made artistically, I've learned to appreciate the idea of doing things in a simpler way. So without a lot of fanfare, without any distractions, I present to you this collection of ballads. Some are old, some are new. All of them are from my heart.
			
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 It was released as the lead single off this compilation, and managed to achieve moderate success: it peaked at #6 in the US nad #5 in the UK.
 
The only two live performances of this song I know are at the Top of The Pops (completely lipped. Don't waste your time) and at some concerts of the Drowned World Tour.
 
The video is basically a sequel for "Take a Bow": the cute Spanish guy she wanted now wants her back but she won't go back to him. That's pretty much it, as far as I remember.
 
It's a good ballad. 8 from me.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				How did this go out before Nothing Fails?    
			
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 Jameson should know I'm coming for him, with both barrels out.  
 
  
 
 
  
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				Speaking of American Life... 
 
#51 - HOLLYWOOD
Average: 7.6806 - Highest: 10 (x3), Lowest: 3 (x1) 
			
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 Deserved Top 20   
I mean COMMON, it gave you that iconic VMA performance!
 
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				What's with the hate for "Nothing Fails"?   
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 We need to help them see the light because ch...  
 
  
 
 
  
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 You gave Nothing Fails a 9 though    
 
  
 
 
  
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 You'll see is free from flaw. It should be at least top 20. shame on you 
 
  
 
 
  
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