It would have to be Live To Tell, La Isla Bonita or the title track. I know they're all singles but they're the sings I listen to the most from True Blue.
IMO this is the first decent Madonna album. Her debut and Like a Virgin are OK, but True Blue is just on a whole other level. I initially hated 'White Heat', but that too has grown on me considerably as the years have passed.
I feel obliged to say Papa Don't Preach, because in most respects it's the most mature, 'direction changing'/epoch-making track. But to be honest, and although lyrically it may take the 'sophistication' degree down a notch, I have to say that True Blue is simply one of the most perfectly produced and executed slices of pure 'pop' I have ever heard - mixing its pastiche intentions with cutting-edge production slickness that is still stunning to this day. I'd have to also though pick Live To Tell alongside, totally different 'type' of song but shares the same stunning technical brilliance DNA, and so my favour is indivisible
I know it's an unpopular oppinion whilst a good album i really don't see the big fuss save for the singles mostly filler but that said some gems to be found but my favourite:
La Isla Bonita i love the Spanish vibe and the lyrics and its just a really fantastic pop song notable mentions to PDP, TB and LTT and OPYH.
I'm going to offer my head above the parapet of popular opinion now, and declare that for a long while now I've found La Isla Bonita to be somewhat pedestrianly schmaltzy and musically un-extraordinary, compared with the prior six tracks. It's certainly usually a question of mood as to whether eight or nine times out of ten I'll eject the disc after 'True Blue', or wait to give LIB the concessionary grace of letting it play out simply because it's indisputably better than the last two tracks
I'm going to offer my head above the parapet of popular opinion now, and declare that for a long while now I've found La Isla Bonita to be somewhat pedestrianly schmaltzy and musically un-extraordinary, compared with the prior six tracks. It's certainly usually a question of mood as to whether eight or nine times out of ten I'll eject the disc after 'True Blue', or wait to give LIB the concessionary grace of letting it play out simply because it's indisputably better than the last two tracks
I see where your coming from on the most part i love it but it is definitely a mood song for me LTT holdsthat honour of whether i skip or let it play
... I have to say that True Blue is simply one of the most perfectly produced and executed slices of pure 'pop' I have ever heard - mixing its pastiche intentions with cutting-edge production slickness that is still stunning to this day..
What a splendid description. I hope they re-release the single edit (remix) of it at some point. It's not too different from the album mix really but those extra synth 'embellishments' in the right places are the icing on the cake for me, especially in the bridge. It definitely shines through as one of her best songs to this day.
It's a great summer song which sounds good on a hot day :cool:
So true. Whenever I hear 'La Isla Bonita,' it reminds me of being on holiday in Spain as a child. I particularly love the background vocals she recorded for the song, which they made excellent use for the extended version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OWKT_TFPw They really sound great on a warm day.
What a tough question. Jimmy Jimmy aside, this album is flawless but at a push I would choose Open Your Heart. This album contains some of the best pop songs ever
Personally it is my least ave Madonna album....But i still like it....Jimmy Jimmy and Love Makes The...i kinda tune out of though and the title song i need to be in the mood for....True Blue as an album i think works for me all the more in the summer June - AUgust months more than any other...i guess that is the Pure Pop vibe it presents....plus it was released in the summer of 86 so i guess that connotation surrounds it anyhow.
I think my favourite song is Open Your Heart...it just sound so punchy...i adore Live To Tell when you seperate it from the album however....it is a very very deep brooding song....White Heat and Wheres The party are non-single jems.....so yeah they would be my top bunch....throw in papa Dont Preach and there we have it
but for me it is my least played Madonna album...but with the summer coming up (hopefully) i think its almost time for an airing
It has to be La Isla Bonita for me.
4 minutes of pop perfection. I just love the ending - the final minute or so.....it just wistfully slips away in the final 30 seconds and you want to stay with it.
Live to Tell! In my opinion, it is one of Madonna's best songs and her best ballad without a doubt. Though, I don't believe it should have been included on True Blue as it's rather different to the other songs and considering it was a soundtrack, I believe it should have been a stand alone like Crazy for You or This Used to be My Playground
Live to Tell! In my opinion, it is one of Madonna's best songs and her best ballad without a doubt. Though, I don't believe it should have been included on True Blue as it's rather different to the other songs and considering it was a soundtrack, I believe it should have been a stand alone like Crazy for You or This Used to be My Playground
I don't think LTT is all that different to the rest of the songs on the album and it's the album's token ballad.
But...
I can see what you mean about it being a soundtrack song, it would have made a great standalone song.
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IMO this is the first decent Madonna album. Her debut and Like a Virgin are OK, but True Blue is just on a whole other level. I initially hated 'White Heat', but that too has grown on me considerably as the years have passed.
Papa Don't Preach
Open Your Heart
White Heat
Live to Tell
Where's the Party
True Blue
La Isla Bonita
Jimmy Jimmy
Love Makes the World Go Round
I like 'Open Your Heart' a lot but I would have to say my favourite is 'Papa Don't Preach'.
La Isla Bonita i love the Spanish vibe and the lyrics and its just a really fantastic pop song notable mentions to PDP, TB and LTT and OPYH.
I see where your coming from on the most part i love it but it is definitely a mood song for me LTT holdsthat honour of whether i skip or let it play
I guess my fave track would be: Wheres the party. Such a strong song cant believe it was never released as a single.
Was it an original Madonna song? Its sounds familiar but Ive never heard anyone else sing it, if that makes sense??:D
It's a great summer song which sounds good on a hot day :cool:
It wasn't my favourite track to begin with either but I'd say it's my joint favourite with 'Papa Don't Preach' now.
What a splendid description. I hope they re-release the single edit (remix) of it at some point. It's not too different from the album mix really but those extra synth 'embellishments' in the right places are the icing on the cake for me, especially in the bridge. It definitely shines through as one of her best songs to this day.
So true. Whenever I hear 'La Isla Bonita,' it reminds me of being on holiday in Spain as a child. I particularly love the background vocals she recorded for the song, which they made excellent use for the extended version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OWKT_TFPw They really sound great on a warm day.
But the title track is my fav if i have to narrow it down
Also, i find it one of her most underrated hits
but
I'd settle for Live To Tell.
It was the first song she officially co-produced so could be classed as her first genuine masterpiece.
I love all the songs on the album too, but LTT,OYH,TB and LIB are my faves.
I think my favourite song is Open Your Heart...it just sound so punchy...i adore Live To Tell when you seperate it from the album however....it is a very very deep brooding song....White Heat and Wheres The party are non-single jems.....so yeah they would be my top bunch....throw in papa Dont Preach and there we have it
but for me it is my least played Madonna album...but with the summer coming up (hopefully) i think its almost time for an airing
4 minutes of pop perfection. I just love the ending - the final minute or so.....it just wistfully slips away in the final 30 seconds and you want to stay with it.
I don't think LTT is all that different to the rest of the songs on the album and it's the album's token ballad.
But...
I can see what you mean about it being a soundtrack song, it would have made a great standalone song.