Get into the rundown-ness of that single cover. Some dedicated 1980s gays scanned in their old vinyl covers for me to use in this rate. Some real gems will be coming in the future!
Yeap—I was the one that gave this turd of a song a two. Not to mention, it's my lowest rating overall. I'm going to be a little harder on Madonna's catalog since I follow her music. I know what she's capable of and this turd on 'True Blue' is not her best. It's cheesy and sounds like an obvious filler to win over the public's affection, thus it also coming off as forced. .
Yes, the first listen of this song is pure ****ERY. But wait. After a few more listens, can't you sorta bop to it? Even just a little bit? This song shouldn't have left so soon. An 8 from me. RIP.
I gave it a 5.5 (that's not very low considering other rates I gave to this album), but now I actually think I should've rated it a little higher. At least it is something different.
Janet's first appearance. I really like the "You. Can. Be.... Mine." hook, but it's so damn repetitive. And the song is far too long, which is an illness that many songs on Control suffer from. I gave it a 6.
Not my cup of tea. As you said, the hook is cool but the song is just TOO long (just like many other songs on it) and it gets tiring. I gave it a 6, and that was actually my lowest rating for Control (I wanted to be a little nice for Janet since some songs are not really my style...)
The first of many "give peace a chance" songs that Madge has done in her career. This is just a bit too cheesy for me. This is the first song in the rate to receive a 10; whatever floats your boat, I guess! A 6 from me.
I didn't expect this one to come so low! In my opinion it's a very nice song... I gave it an 8. I guess I should've rated it just a little lower now, but the song is not bad at all!
Y'all seriously just gonna let the second best song from True Colors go before the Top 20? Y'all SERIOUSLY gonna let this go before "Maybe He'll Know"?? I mean, the passion! The beautiful screams Cyndi somehow pulls off in true Lauper-style! Yes, I gave this song that 9. And Eli gave it that 4; he's clearly pressed. Oh and this is the first single to exit the building. RIP Little Boy Blue!
What are you talking about?
Maybe He'll Know is the second best song on the album (tied with True Colors)!
But I gave Boy Blue a 6.5, I liked the chorus.
"Iko Iko" is cute, but it's barely a song. I found it a little tough to compare it fairly to the other tracks in this rate. Regardless, it definitely shouldn't have beat out "Jimmy Jimmy" (or, hell, "911" for that matter).
Observant point about most of the songs on Control running on for too long, Michael. It's hard for a pop song built on the satisfaction of a good hook to sustain itself for five minutes—though I do really like the one in "You Can Be Mine."
"Love Makes the World Go Round" is a nice slice of (wonderfully) cheesy '80s dance-pop, but it's probably the weakest track on True Blue. I still gave it an 8, though; it's so much fun!
I feel like people have been way harsh on True Colors. It definitely can't compare to Control and True Blue, but the first half has some great music. Personally, I really enjoy "Boy Blue." If nothing else, Cyndi Lauper writes a great pop chorus.
Janet's first appearance. I really like the "You. Can. Be.... Mine." hook, but it's so damn repetitive. And the song is far too long, which is an illness that many songs on Control suffer from. I gave it a 6.
Hopefully "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and "Nasty" manage to find two comfy seats behind "Papa Don't Preach," "Live to Tell," and "Open Your Heart." I wouldn't want "Where's the Party" or "La Isla Bonita" to seize their wigs.
"Iko Iko" is cute, but it's barely a song. I found it a little tough to compare it fairly to the other tracks in this rate. Regardless, it definitely shouldn't have beat out "Jimmy Jimmy" (or, hell, "911" for that matter).
Observant point about most of the songs on Control running on for too long, Michael. It's hard for a pop song built on the satisfaction of a good hook to sustain itself for five minutes—though I do really like the one in "You Can Be Mine."
"Love Makes the World Go Round" is a nice slice of (wonderfully) cheesy '80s dance-pop, but it's probably the weakest track on True Blue. I still gave it an 8, though; it's so much fun!
I feel like people have been way harsh on True Colors. It definitely can't compare to Control and True Blue, but the first half has some great music. Personally, I really enjoy "Boy Blue." If nothing else, Cyndi Lauper writes a great pop chorus.
That's the problem. A great chorus and .... nothing else. Gibberish verses. Absent bridges/pre-choruses. Maybe a middle eight if you're lucky?