The Immaculate Collection (MP3 Music)

If any album would be considered as the "Soundtrack of the 1980s," it would be this one. Track after track, these classics pack a wallop like few others. Not only were the hooks strong and the songs powerful, but, how could listeners also not instantly think of the accompanying music videos? Gender, race, religion, sexuality and other social mores took center stage in Madonna's one-woman assault on entertainment and culture. Not only did she she get us to enjoy the pure bliss of her pop, but she also showed that pop music could also penetrate the mind. With her music, videos and stage shows, she got us to ponder, think and debate- and "The Immaculate Collection" summed up pop culture rather nicely for the 1983-1990 era. She also was thinking of the moment, making over the tracks for the times (and giving them a timeless quality); only the hardcore contingency will notice the subtle differences (the only true remixes come in the form of "Like a Prayer" and "Express Yourself," which...Read more

I was in high school when her first self titled album "Madonna" came out in 1983. It was a fabulous album, although it had only a few radio hits on it. Madonna was on her way to becoming the most prolific '80s pop icon of the decade and the years to come. For this release, it pretty much sums up the '80s decade for her and her biggest hits up to 1990's "Vogue" which is included here. A dvd similar to this title also came out and that included a "Live" version of the music video from the 1990 MTV awards show. It would be her first dvd of her hits to come with more in the years to follow. I would recommend getting this as it has two new songs, "Rescue Me" and "Justify My Love". Personally, I find her early work in the '80s to be the best she has ever done and if you have all her '80s cds, you will know what I am talking about!Songs include ~HOLIDAYLUCKY STARBORDERLINELIKE A VIRGINMATERIAL GIRLCRAZY FOR...Read more