I used to be mesmerised by her until I saw her in concert, umm, twice. Most boring, uneventful, uncharismatic performances I've ever seen. Hell, I saw Kim Wilde and she had more stage presence.

Started to go off her around the time of Music, although I loved most of that album. I still practically worship everything up until just after Erotica though.

Including Erotica, I love that record to bits.

When ROL came out I was so excited and I loved everything on it, but it's the Madonna album I listen to the least now. It's all played out and for some reason some of the songs I loved then bore me halfway through It's kind of the only Madonna album I see as being "of its time", a bit like Alanis' Jagged Little Pill.
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Bedtime Stories? Umm, I'll say it's better than American Life but that's not really saying much My all time favourite Madonna album is the debut!

I miss her old voice. She dances and sounds like my mum now - not good.

Ellie said:

i miss her old voice as well. as technically nice as she sounded at the time and most of the time since, i really think the Evita vocal training ruined her. she's too slick now. i used to really feel passion in her vocals, even if they weren't as sweet. she could REALLY get a song across. seems like she traded that in for a nicer voice.

i've always thought of madonna as female. she's someone who, when she steps on stage, you can point at her and say, "that's madonna", and when she steps off stage, you know she's finished what she went out there to do. also, i strongly feel that she has recorded videos and albums, and while many people disagree, i won't waiver from this opinion. she has made videos. she has made albums. you cannot dispute this. i also think madonna is fertile. i realize my opinions may spark controversy, but i had to give my honest thoughts. tie me to the stake if you must, i can take it.

Anxiety said:

FUNNIEST POST OF THE MONTH!!!

Wow! Such Controversial Statements!

Hmm, let me see. Madonna is more hype than anything else. She epitomizes the 80's sensibility that it's more fashion than function that gets you over. Mediocre dancer. Limited singer. Way too much attitude. World's Worst Actress. Arrogant in the extreme. Pretentious. Wanna-Be British. Camera Whore. Old. Trend-setter and spiritual godmother to all the women who followd in her footsteps: Janet, Paula, Britney, etc.

Oh yeah. Cult member. Phony in the extreme. Contemptuous of her audience.

And the World's Greatest Guitarist.

Xavier, I don't know you really, but it seems like you spend a lot of time complaining about Madonna. If she's really that boring/lame/whatevs to you, why not just ignore her/threads about her?

Or at least go start baiting on the stickie instead of starting a whole new thread...

Love her. I always imagine that if I had an older sister, she'd be just like Madonna.

i love madonna, she is my favourite female performer of all time, but.....only 80s madonna. i still like her and some of her more modern songs, but its nothing compared to the 80's. she was sheer perfection and every thing a star should be, and plus her albums (even the filler) was brilliant and perfect pop songs, her filmclips and concerts were unbeatable (well besides by michael), but that (to me) ended after 1991. i still have all her albums, even american life as i still have a soft spot for her, but the only ones i can listen all the way through are her first 4 (thank god the immaculate collection came out when it did). i like quite a few songs off erotica, ray of light and music, but mostly hate bedtimes stories and american life. so i gues all i can say is 1982 - 1991 madonna KICKS FUCKING ARSE!

Xavier, I don't know you really, but it seems like you spend a lot of time complaining about Madonna. If she's really that boring/lame/whatevs to you, why not just ignore her/threads about her?

Anxiety said:

FUNNIEST POST OF THE MONTH!!!

Wow! Such Controversial Statements!

Hmm, let me see. Madonna is more hype than anything else. She epitomizes the 80's sensibility that it's more fashion than function that gets you over. Mediocre dancer. Limited singer. Way too much attitude. World's Worst Actress. Arrogant in the extreme. Pretentious. Wanna-Be British. Camera Whore. Old. Trend-setter and spiritual godmother to all the women who followd in her footsteps: Janet, Paula, Britney, etc.

Oh yeah. Cult member. Phony in the extreme. Contemptuous of her audience.

And the World's Greatest Guitarist.

Xavier, I don't know you really, but it seems like you spend a lot of time complaining about Madonna. If she's really that boring/lame/whatevs to you, why not just ignore her/threads about her?

Or at least go start baiting on the stickie instead of starting a whole new thread...

endorphin74 said:

Because it's a lot easier to post a negative rant than it is to form an opinion on something more positive. It's laziness and a bit of a lie, I'm sure. If I don't like something, I don't wanna waste my time even thinking about it. So, if you're spending a lot of time thinking/posting about something you must hold it in some high regard. It's kinda like that old elementary school playground bit of saying "I hate you!" to the boy or girl you liked the most.

RipHer2Shreds said:

Xavier23 is a closet Madonna fan.I bet he still has the "Sex" book under his bed,lol.

endorphin74 said:

i didnt actually start a thread saying "Madonna is a skank and i hate her", if u read the thread title u would see it says "opinions on Modonna" asking ppl to share thier views on Modonna.

Xavier23 said:

I DID read the title, and it seemed to me like you just wanted another venue to rant on about yer dislike for Madonna. And, it we have a plethora of threads (not to mention a stickie) already to do just that, without starting another thread. Every Madonna thread (even the broken bones thread) is a place where folks post their opinions on M. that was all I was saying...


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Borrowing from the 'opinions on mj' thread. what do u guys really think of Madonna? personally i cant stand Madge. her voice is avrage(on some of her early records, its quite annoying ) her so called "dancing" is mediocre at best and she relies heavily on sex and publicity stunts to sell her music( the kiss anyone?) her constant fits of re-invention are nothing more than PR scams to keep the public eye on her. and so what if she influenced some mindless fashion trends?? britney Spears also influenced fashion trends with that "belly out" stuff (whatevr its called), and now 50 cent is also influencing fashion trends. big deal, sure some of her songs are good and stuff but Madonna is great for people who want to be entertained but not to be taken seriously as an artist or like a muscian or anything. thats my opinion

I miss the old-school Madonna from the 80's.

Hmm, let me see. Madonna is more hype than anything else. She epitomizes the 80's sensibility that it's more fashion than function that gets you over. Mediocre dancer. Limited singer. Way too much attitude. World's Worst Actress. Arrogant in the extreme. Pretentious. Wanna-Be British. Camera Whore. Old. Trend-setter and spiritual godmother to all the women who followd in her footsteps: Janet, Paula, Britney, etc.

Oh yeah. Cult member. Phony in the extreme. Contemptuous of her audience.