Madonna - Like a Prayer

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Album Details

Title: Like a Prayer
Artist: Madonna
Release Date: 1989
Re-Released On: 12/15/2007
Label: Sire, WEA
Duration: 50:57
Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto
UPCs: 075992584425, 4943674060351, 075992584418, 075992584463, 759925844250, 494367406035
Genre: Rock
Styles: Dance-Pop, House, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Club/Dance
Moods: Carefree, Elegant, Energetic, Provocative, Reflective, Sensual, Sexy, Stylish, Brash, Confident, Ethereal, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Fun, Happy, Intimate, Irreverent, Party/Celebratory, Playful, Poignant, Self-Conscious, Sophisticated, Theatrical, Wistful, Ambitious, Clinical, Dramatic, Spiritual, Campy, Joyous, Outrageous, Sexual, Cheerful, Difficult, Earnest, Literate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bittersweet, Bright, Complex, Lively, Rousing, Whimsical, Witty, Detached
Total Copies: 54
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Track Listings

Like a Prayer
Express Yourself
Love Song
Till Death Do Us Part
Promise to Try
Cherish
Dear Jessie
Oh Father
Keep It Together
Spanish Eyes
Act of Contrition

Additional Releases

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #
2007	CD	WEA	75124
1988	CD	Sire	2-25844

Other Editions

Like a Prayer [UK CD Single]

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Album Review

Out of all of Madonna's albums, Like a Prayer is her most explicit attempt at a major artistic statement. Even though it is apparent that she is trying to make a "serious" album, the kaleidoscopic variety of pop styles on Like a Prayer is quite dazzling. Ranging from the deep funk of "Express Yourself" and "Keep It Together" to the haunting "Oh Father" and "Like a Prayer," Madonna displays a commanding sense of songcraft, making this her best and most consistent album. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Credits

Name	Credits
Andra� Crouch	Choir, Chorus
Bill Meyers	Arranger
Bruce Gairsch	Guitar
Chester Kamen	Guitar
Chuck Findley	Arranger, Brass
Dann Huff	Guitar
David Williams	Guitar
Dick Hyde	Brass
Donna De Lory	Vocals (Background)
Geary Lanier	Clavinet
Guy Pratt	Bass
Jai Winding	Synthesizer
Jeff Porcaro	Marimba, Drums
John Roninson	Drums
Jonathan Muffett	Drums
Joseph Mayer	French Horn
Larry Corbett	Cello
Luis Conte	Percussion
Lynne Fiddmont	Vocals (Background)
Madonna	Synthesizer, Vocals (Background), Producer, Vocals
Marcos Loya	Vocals (Background), Guitar
Marilyn Martin	Vocals (Background)
Nadirah Ali	Vocals (Background)
Nikki Harris	Vocals (Background)
Patrick Leonard	Clavinet, Piano, Synthesizer, Organ (Hammond), Producer
Paulinho Da Costa	Percussion
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Randy Jackson	Bass
Rev. Dave Boruff	Brass
Richard Todd	French Horn
Rose Banks	Vocals (Background)
Sandra Crouch	Tambourine
Stephen Bray	Producer, Synthesizer
Steve Madaio	Brass
Suzie Kattayama	Composer

Member Reviews

Aileen R. (aileen) wrote on 8/15/2008...

Considered by many to be the Material Girl's most mature effort of the '80s, Like a Prayer upped the ante of controversy with its gospel-infused title track and the singer's emotional confessions throughout. It also unveiled the hit "Express Yourself," which ushered in the era of Madonna as a "stainless steel sexual icon." Musically, Prayer showcased her burgeoning songwriting prowess, with the beautiful "Oh Father" and the perky pop of "Cherish." Besides a throw-away collaboration with Prince ("This Is Not a Love Song"), the CD stands as one of her strongest works, eschewing the strong dance beat influences from her past--she saved that for the remixes--and concentrating instead on melody and structure. Like a Prayer also gave a hint of things to come with the delightful "Dear Jessie" displaying a maternal side worthy of her name. --Steve Gdula (Amazon.com)

Kimborlee E. wrote on 12/15/2006...

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