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Poll: Michael Jackson or Madonna?
View Poll Results: MJ or Madonna?
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Michael
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Madonna
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Neither
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3.11% |
Becky G
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
ARTISTICALLY, Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson.
It’s undeniable: Jackson spent his entire solo career repeating his own music, the same formula over and over again. His catalog is musically limited. There is nothing “artistic” about repeating the same formula or redoing the same things, especially if the purpose is to achieve the same commercial success as in the days of yore.
On the other hand, Madonna’s musical catalog is endlessly superior, richer and more varied than Michael Jackson’s. Madonna’s body of work is a reflection of her creativity, she truly has an artistic soul. Not only has she changed the direction of her musical work in every step she took, but she also took real artistic risks rarely seen in the business.
It’s rather perplexing how Madonna’s incredible artistic endeavors are overlooked, while Jacskon who repeated his formual is praised and referred to as “amazing”. What’s amazing about singing the same music and performing them the same way for 20 years? Madonna, at the peak of her fame and commercial success (with the Blond Ambition) was transitioning into her Erotica Era! That is what’s called a real artistic and creative risk! Madonna has always created different ways of expressing herself while poking the society at the same time.
People mistake their personal taste with reality. For those who disagree with the fact that Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson, argue this:
Rock With You, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Remember the Time, Black or White, You Rock My World… they are all great, but no one can deny they all sound the same (and these are songs from 1979 to 2001). In comparison, Madonna’s delivered Lucky Star, Into the Groove, Papa Don’t Preach, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Erotica, Secret, Ray of Light, Music - you can’t get a catalog richer than that.
Madonna’s body of work is endlessly superior to Michael Jackson’s. Let their music speak for itself.
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This is so unnecessary.
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Originally posted by vuelve88
nnnnn. The level of stanning.
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I stan for the truth.
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Originally posted by mdnazn
This is so unnecessary.
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Why is it un-necessary? The thread asks Michael or Madonna and Why?
Is it unnecessatry because I took the time to answer the WHY part?
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
I stan for the truth.
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Sorry, but
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
ARTISTICALLY, Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson.
It’s undeniable: Jackson spent his entire solo career repeating his own music, the same formula over and over again. His catalog is musically limited. There is nothing “artistic” about repeating the same formula or redoing the same things, especially if the purpose is to achieve the same commercial success as in the days of yore.
On the other hand, Madonna’s musical catalog is endlessly superior, richer and more varied than Michael Jackson’s. Madonna’s body of work is a reflection of her creativity, she truly has an artistic soul. Not only has she changed the direction of her musical work in every step she took, but she also took real artistic risks rarely seen in the business.
It’s rather perplexing how Madonna’s incredible artistic endeavors are overlooked, while Jacskon who repeated his formual is praised and referred to as “amazing”. What’s amazing about singing the same music and performing them the same way for 20 years? Madonna, at the peak of her fame and commercial success (with the Blond Ambition) was transitioning into her Erotica Era! That is what’s called a real artistic and creative risk! Madonna has always created different ways of expressing herself while poking the society at the same time.
People mistake their personal taste with reality. For those who disagree with the fact that Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson, argue this:
Rock With You, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Remember the Time, Black or White, You Rock My World… they are all great, but no one can deny they all sound the same (and these are songs from 1979 to 2001). In comparison, Madonna’s delivered Lucky Star, Into the Groove, Papa Don’t Preach, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Erotica, Secret, Ray of Light, Music - you can’t get a catalog richer than that.
Madonna’s body of work is endlessly superior to Michael Jackson’s. Let their music speak for itself.
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The thread is asking which artist we prefer and why. Not which artist is more artistic, and why are they better than the other artist
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People mistake their personal taste with reality.
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Yes, it's great that you prefer Madonna ( I do agree that she has more of an artistic/boundary shifting spirit) but the people who prefer Michael aren't somehow inferior because he wasn't as artistic as she was
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
I stan for the truth.
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Are you single and will you be my boyfriend?
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
Why is it un-necessary? The thread asks Michael or Madonna and Why?
Is it unnecessatry because I took the time to answer the WHY part?
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Just shut the hell up.
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Originally posted by LadyGagaStan93
The thread is asking which artist we prefer and why. Not which artist is more artistic, and why are they better than the other artist
Yes, it's great that you prefer Madonna ( I do agree that she has more of an artistic/boundary shifting spirit) but the people who prefer Michael aren't somehow inferior because he wasn't as artistic as she was
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I prefer Madonna because she is more artistic. I provided the answer and the reason why.
Who's saying anything about their fans? What. I'm exclusively talking about them. If you think I was referring to fans being inferior your wrong. I'm talking about body of work
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
Why is it un-necessary? The thread asks Michael or Madonna and Why?
Is it unnecessatry because I took the time to answer the WHY part?
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You make me wanna vote for Michael & I'm a Madonna stan who doesn't use him.
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I personally prefer Madonna.
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The moonwalk, Beat It Jacket, MVs, Choreography, Glove. Then we have music. Best selling album of all time, 5 #1s from one album, 13 #1s... He even has a Disneyland attraction
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
I prefer Madonna because she is more artistic. I provided the answer and the reason why.
Who's saying anything about their fans? What. I'm exclusively talking about them. If you think I was referring to fans being inferior your wrong. I'm talking about body of work
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Quote:
Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
ARTISTICALLY, Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson.
It’s undeniable: Jackson spent his entire solo career repeating his own music, the same formula over and over again. His catalog is musically limited. There is nothing “artistic” about repeating the same formula or redoing the same things, especially if the purpose is to achieve the same commercial success as in the days of yore.
On the other hand, Madonna’s musical catalog is endlessly superior, richer and more varied than Michael Jackson’s. Madonna’s body of work is a reflection of her creativity, she truly has an artistic soul. Not only has she changed the direction of her musical work in every step she took, but she also took real artistic risks rarely seen in the business.
It’s rather perplexing how Madonna’s incredible artistic endeavors are overlooked, while Jacskon who repeated his formual is praised and referred to as “amazing”. What’s amazing about singing the same music and performing them the same way for 20 years? Madonna, at the peak of her fame and commercial success (with the Blond Ambition) was transitioning into her Erotica Era! That is what’s called a real artistic and creative risk! Madonna has always created different ways of expressing herself while poking the society at the same time.
People mistake their personal taste with reality. For those who disagree with the fact that Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson, argue this:
Rock With You, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Remember the Time, Black or White, You Rock My World… they are all great, but no one can deny they all sound the same (and these are songs from 1979 to 2001). In comparison, Madonna’s delivered Lucky Star, Into the Groove, Papa Don’t Preach, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Erotica, Secret, Ray of Light, Music - you can’t get a catalog richer than that.
Madonna’s body of work is endlessly superior to Michael Jackson’s. Let their music speak for itself.
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Originally posted by Ainsworth
You make me wanna vote for Michael & I'm a Madonna stan who doesn't use him.
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If you're opinion can be swayed by what someone else has to say........ then ok.
I answered the thread and you're all getting worked up about it. There was no shade. I explained why I prefer Madonna. I'm sorry that you don't like it but it's a too bad situation.
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
ARTISTICALLY, Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson.
It’s undeniable: Jackson spent his entire solo career repeating his own music, the same formula over and over again. His catalog is musically limited. There is nothing “artistic” about repeating the same formula or redoing the same things, especially if the purpose is to achieve the same commercial success as in the days of yore.
On the other hand, Madonna’s musical catalog is endlessly superior, richer and more varied than Michael Jackson’s. Madonna’s body of work is a reflection of her creativity, she truly has an artistic soul. Not only has she changed the direction of her musical work in every step she took, but she also took real artistic risks rarely seen in the business.
It’s rather perplexing how Madonna’s incredible artistic endeavors are overlooked, while Jacskon who repeated his formual is praised and referred to as “amazing”. What’s amazing about singing the same music and performing them the same way for 20 years? Madonna, at the peak of her fame and commercial success (with the Blond Ambition) was transitioning into her Erotica Era! That is what’s called a real artistic and creative risk! Madonna has always created different ways of expressing herself while poking the society at the same time.
People mistake their personal taste with reality. For those who disagree with the fact that Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson, argue this:
Rock With You, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Remember the Time, Black or White, You Rock My World… they are all great, but no one can deny they all sound the same (and these are songs from 1979 to 2001). In comparison, Madonna’s delivered Lucky Star, Into the Groove, Papa Don’t Preach, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Erotica, Secret, Ray of Light, Music - you can’t get a catalog richer than that.
Madonna’s body of work is endlessly superior to Michael Jackson’s. Let their music speak for itself.
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The level of pretentiousness
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Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan
The level of pretentiousness
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Instead of calling me names and sending RIP pics. We coould always enter into a discussion as to why I'm wrong.
I mean, I'm more than happy to listen to other people's opinion on the matter. But sending RIP's and name calling. Really?
I think those that can't adress the content shouldn't be calling anyone else anything. Would anyone like to have a discussion or do Ya'll want to send emoticons and call it a "drag"?
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Anyway, I say michael because I know more of his music.
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Originally posted by LadyGagaStan93
The thread is asking which artist we prefer and why. Not which artist is more artistic, and why are they better than the other artist
Yes, it's great that you prefer Madonna ( I do agree that she has more of an artistic/boundary shifting spirit) but the people who prefer Michael aren't somehow inferior because he wasn't as artistic as she was
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Madonna isn't even that artistic
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Originally posted by Dark_Lorde
ARTISTICALLY, Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson.
It’s undeniable: Jackson spent his entire solo career repeating his own music, the same formula over and over again. His catalog is musically limited. There is nothing “artistic” about repeating the same formula or redoing the same things, especially if the purpose is to achieve the same commercial success as in the days of yore.
On the other hand, Madonna’s musical catalog is endlessly superior, richer and more varied than Michael Jackson’s. Madonna’s body of work is a reflection of her creativity, she truly has an artistic soul. Not only has she changed the direction of her musical work in every step she took, but she also took real artistic risks rarely seen in the business.
It’s rather perplexing how Madonna’s incredible artistic endeavors are overlooked, while Jacskon who repeated his formual is praised and referred to as “amazing”. What’s amazing about singing the same music and performing them the same way for 20 years? Madonna, at the peak of her fame and commercial success (with the Blond Ambition) was transitioning into her Erotica Era! That is what’s called a real artistic and creative risk! Madonna has always created different ways of expressing herself while poking the society at the same time.
People mistake their personal taste with reality. For those who disagree with the fact that Madonna is far superior to Michael Jackson, argue this:
Rock With You, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Smooth Criminal, Remember the Time, Black or White, You Rock My World… they are all great, but no one can deny they all sound the same (and these are songs from 1979 to 2001). In comparison, Madonna’s delivered Lucky Star, Into the Groove, Papa Don’t Preach, La Isla Bonita, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Erotica, Secret, Ray of Light, Music - you can’t get a catalog richer than that.
Madonna’s body of work is endlessly superior to Michael Jackson’s. Let their music speak for itself.
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K then.
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