Ray of Light 8,134 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ray of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer Madonna, released on February 22, 1998 by Maverick Records. After giving birth to her first child, Lourdes, Madonna started working on the album with producers Babyface and Patrick Leonard. Following failed sessions with them, Madonna pursued a new musical direction with English producer William Orbit. The recording took place over four months and experienced problems with Orbit's hardware Pro Tools arrangement, which would break down, and recording would have to be delayed until they could be repaired. A major departure from her previous work, Ray of Light is an electronica record which incorporates several genres, including techno, trip hop, drum and bass, ambient, rock, and classical music. Vocally, the album saw Madonna sing with greater breadth and a fuller tone. Mystical themes are also strongly present in both lyrics and music as a result of Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as her daily practice of Hatha Yoga. The album received universal acclaim with reviews commending the singer's new musical direction. Called her "most adventurous" record, Ray of Light has been noted for its mature, restrained nature; reviewers also praised Madonna's vocals. Ray of Light won four Grammy Awards from a total of six nominations. Ray of Light has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. Critics and scholars have noted the album's influence on popular music, especially how it widely introduced electronica music into mainstream pop culture. They have also noted the way in which Madonna was able to re-invent herself and remain contemporary amidst the teen pop music of the period. Ray of Light has been frequently ranked among the greatest albums of all time. Not only is Ray of Light Madonna's favorite album of her own; but it's also been a spiritual and psychological anchor for me & many other individuals. Such album, now 18, has been a reference for many other pop stars and artists out there. Celebrate another anniversary of this game changing and risk taking album. Track listing: 1."Drowned World/Substitute for Love" 2. "Swim" 3."Ray of Light" 4."Candy Perfume Girl" 5."Skin" 6."Nothing Really Matters" 7."Sky Fits Heaven" 8."Shanti/Ashtangi" 9."Frozen" 10."The Power of Good-Bye" 11."To Have and Not to Hold" 13."Mer Girl" Japanese Bonus Track: 14."Has to Be" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 121,511 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I remember her going on the Rosie O'Donnell show to promote this when i was 6. I loved that show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenniferella 2,774 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Happy birthday, perfection. "I have been writing LG5 since I was 13" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketno10 1,718 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Frozen is one of Madonna's best song of all the timeeeee! A truly amazing album! Groundbreaking, and she can't be experimental and artistic they said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismatic 4,789 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, PunkTheFunk said: This and the "lip sync to we belong together" slays me so much. I Only Stan For Risk Takers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Amazing album Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ray Of Light is hands down Medonner's best album of her entire discography. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 mess thought it was your birthday sweety btw did minaj ever launch the next season of BB? Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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