Madonna - True Blue

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• Madonna (remasterizado) - True Blue (bonus Track)

Free Music Notes for True Blue

Free Music Review: Madonna at the height of her phenomenal career!
Hit: 5 Stars

The album opens with Papa Don't Preach (10/10). This was the second single to be released from True Blue, where it peaked at No.1 both in the US and UK in June 1986. The single was a sure-fire hit, as millions of worried teenage girls around the world could relate to what sort of message the song was putting out. Many artists have copied this style in their songs, most recently Britney Spears in her smash hit I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman. Papa Don't Preach is full of emotion and features some serious singing from Madonna - something that would've been unthinkable a year previously. Critics were eventually willing to give Madonna the credit she deserved for singing such amazing songs and writing such heart-felt lyrics. Track 2 is Open Your Heart (9/10). This was the fourth single to be taken from True Blue, where it peaked at No.4 in the UK in December 1986. Out of all the five single releases on this album, this is definitely the weakest. The song is a good pop song, but just doesn't have that "wow" factor that songs such as Papa Don't Preach and Live To Tell possess. Track 3 is White Heat (8/10). Dedicated to James Cagney, this song has an interesting bouncy beat, along with a catchy bassline that makes you want to click your fingers, nod your head and tap your feet! All these factors make for a great song, but is let down by all the talking in the background and at the beginning, which gives reference to a sort of "cops and robbers" TV show of the late 1970's. Track 4 is Live To Tell (10/10). On most Madonna albums, there's the big power ballad - for True Blue, it's this one. This song was the first single to be taken from True Blue in April 1986 where it peaked at No.2 in the UK. While not the perfect choice for a first single from a new Madonna album, it definitely showcased her new, mature image - an image people loved, unlike the one Britney Spears is currently portraying. The heavy and haunting beat of Live To Tell is classic and Madonna's voice sounds superb. The factor that stands out the most on this song, however, are the lyrics. They are beautiful and heart-felt. "It will burn inside of me," sings Madonna with a voice full of lost and longing as it sweeps across the stark arrangement of distant synth chords and lone guitar figures, seeking and holding secrets.

Track 5 is Where's The Party (10/10). In my opinion, this is the best unreleased song on True Blue. It's another typical, mid-80's pop anthem with catchy beats and bouncy bassline accompanied with fun and happy lyrics that everyone can sing along to. Track 6 is the album's title track, True Blue (10/10). This really is the definition of merry, camp and pop music. The lyrics are sweet and tingly, whereas the beat drives along at a steady pace. Madonna's voice is rather weak on this song and not as strong as on Papa Don't Preach and Live To Tell. This was the third single to be taken from True Blue and stormed straight to No.1 in October 1986 in the UK and US. Haven't seen the video? Trust me, you don't want to! It basically consists of a blue wall and floor, Madonna and two women, a white car and a lamp post! Track 7 is La Isla Bonita (10/10). This was the final single to be released from True Blue in April 1987 and - you guessed it - went straight to No.1 in both the UK and US. This is another one of the album's best songs. The song is light and wispful and features some amazing instruments such as the trumpet and guitar. They may be common instruments but when played in a certain arrangement, they can sound wonderful. Track 8 is Jimmy Jimmy (9/10). This is another unreleased track and has a fast beat with fast lyrics alike. The lyrics are a bit silly. Madonna tries to convince us who this Jimmy is, but she really makes no connection with the listening audience, if that makes any sense. Track 9 is Love Makes The World Go Round (10/10). This final song spreads a positive message about the state of the world and how it can be improved with aid and care - but not with violence through means of guns and bombs. The song has a great African tribal theme to it with lots of chanting from Madonna and her backing singers towards the end. Overall, a great song to end this epic album! Track 10, True Blue (The Color Mix) and Track 11, La Isla Bonita (Extended Remix) haven't been included on this review, as I own the original version - not the remastered version.

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

True Blue is an essential album for Madonna fans everywhere because it features some amazing songs, but more importantly the lyrics to the songs are emotional, heart-felt and have a depth to them that makes you think about what message Madonna is trying to get across. Add this to your Madonna collection - buy it from Amazon today!

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