Host commentary - Yeah, this is one of her weaker ballads in recent years. The tour performance boost is probably the only reason it is sitting in the top 100. I think it could be better, but as is it doesn’t do that much for me.
Guest commentary Reinvention– sad and haunting, Madge ha power
Subomie- Her vocals are actually decent here, but everything else is wrong. Just dull and boring.
Host commentary - I’m Breathless ha hidden bop. This song is one of the few songs on IB that I think merges the jazz and theatrical influences she was channeling with her general pop sensibility. It has such a catchy hook and the production is so fun. I don’t want to associate with anyone who doesn’t smile a bit during that glorious sax outro (I love sax in pop songs or at least the old stuff...not all these new “songs” that are destroying it).
Guest commentary Lifeline -Single and video worthy!
Reinvention–The verses are a yawn, but the chorus is pretty solid.
LoveLiveMusic - A perfect way to bring pop and jazz together for me. I love how it progresses and shows her sultry side when the horns aren’t in the song. I think we could all visualize Madonna shaking her hips and teasing us during these slower parts.
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