RESULTS | Ray Of Light Megarate

[shoful 13,304]

Just now, Antonio said:

i didn't... the chart of the rate, if you're looking lol

 Im lost 

[Antonio 27,738]

[#5] Drowned World/Substitute For Love
[Score] 9.135

[High Scores] @TylerBR97 @Maleficent @Bellatrix @Ahmad Samadi @Radio Ga Ga @SirLudicopro @MAC 11

[Low Scores] @Creyk 2

- - - - - ◆ - - - - -

[ Antonio's Remark ]

This song started out really strong in the rate peaking at #1 and staying in the top 2 for quite some time, before crashing down after a series of low scores. In my opinion Drowned World/Substitute For Love is the weakest single off of Ray Of Light but still a very strong one, congrats on making the top 5 after all! The perfect opener.

[My Score] 10

- - - - - ◆ - - - - -

[ Chart Run ]

#2 - #1 - #2 - #6 - #5 - #6 - #6 - #5 - #5

- - - - - ◆ - - - - -

[ Commentary ]

above 5

  Reveal hidden contents

@MAC (11)

"Perfect intro track.  Gives a sense of what to expect with the album.  Great vocals, instrumental and production.  Love the bridge and build up.  One of my fave Madonna songs."

@Maleficent (11)

"My FAVOURITE song on the album. When those drums kick in and that bridge climaxes, I can sometimes close my eyes and see the face of god reaching out to me."

@TylerBR97 (11)

"Perfect. No other words."

@Antichrist (10)

"i feel like floating on clouds of remorse while listening to this song. the lyrics are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. and i wont even start of that breakdown, she simply delivered with this one!"

@Sam Dey (10)

"This is a perfect song to begin with because it shows that from now on, she thinks on a higher level than she used to and that's what the whole album is about. In this song she kind of illustrates that even though you have all the fame in the world you can still feel lost or unloved. I love how the power this song builds up so beautifully."

@Eclipsa (10)

"This song makes me think of a location that I´ve never been to, a person I never met, a sentiment I never felt, it´s just magical. I literally have no words, this leaves me speechless, it deserves all the praise from here to heaven."

@shoful (10)

"A huge departure from her previous work. This song ushers in a new era of Madonna. One who has awaken from the dark slumbers of fame. She no longer finds happiness in the attention from the media and sees that its only a "Substitute for Love". The new religion that she has discovered and the birth of her beautiful daughter has finally filled this void she so longly tried to fill with the depths of this "Drowned World." This song was a pivotal move in showing that she has changed and confesses she was naive in her previous ways."

@TheShameMonster (10)

"A genius way to open the album imo. It sounds very personal and meditative, and sonically differs from Madge’s previous work. A very calm sound that previews what the rest of the record would sound like."

@Thomas P (10)

"Beautiful opener that absolutely introduces the album the way it deserves."

@Johny Wayne (9.5)

"A perfect opener for this album and actually one of the best opening songs I’ve ever heard. With this, Madonna tells us just what this album is about: Maturity. She finally addresses the way she’s been fame’s slave and finds out that she’s changed her mind. Love and her family are her religion, not her career and her success. Ironically, this record turned out to be one of her most successful, maybe cause she wasn’t as focused on the bling and more in her own passion. Also the delivery and production of the song are so soothing, it’s definitely one of the most beuatiful tracks on the album."

@KING ELIZABITCH (9.5)

"The song that captures her whole spiritual transformation to seek the real love. It's mellow and hypnotic enough to carry you through that journey that this album stands for. Love her sensual and warm vocals on it."

@monsterdino (9)

"I didn't love this track at first listen, but it definitely grew on me and now it's one of my favourites. It's a really calming song that tends to calm me everytime I listen to it too, with "elevator music" in the background and Madonna's angelic vocals. This track shows Madonna's growth, where she talks how she was so greedy for material things and now she founds that there is so much to life than material possessions. She also talks about how she was so lonely but was not actually alone, (I found myself in crowded rooms, feeling so alone) wich I can relate to very much."

@DeanWinchester (9)

"A very great album opener. It really sets the mood and the atmosphere of most of the tracks. It sends you to a spiritual journey. Most people hear Madonna and they think "dance, controversy, wild" but this track changes all that and highlights Madonna's ability to reinvent. Madonna's vocals are so enticing and gentle and comforting. The way the track gains momentum and louder instrumentals towards the bridge only to cool down again in the end makes it a very interesting track."

@MonsterJames333 (9)

""I traded fame for love", the kick off lyrics of the Ray Of Light album, invites the listener to pull up a chair. Madonna is about to get real.  The perfect opener, Substitute For Love is confessions before the dance floor with its self reflective verses eventually melding into an incredible bridge leaving you humming along. Madonna's about to teach ya how to.......get spiritual.  "This is my religion"

@LoisLilMonster (8)

"The first time I heard this song I wasn't very impressed by it but after a few listens it has really grown a lot on me. I really like its melody and also love how, throughout the song, new sounds are progressively added to the instrumental until that perfect 'This is my religion' closes the track."

@Uncle ARTPOP (8)

"An incredible ballad a really nauseating visual, very powerful and very telling of the Paparazzi and denouncing fame."

@juju (8)

"Ambient and all-encompassing of the album's themes, Madonna once called the single the album's most "important" song. Sampling "Why I Follow The Tigers" and taking its name from J.G. Ballard's 1962 sci-fi novel, the song is not short on it's inspiration; it has been described as a spiritual dance-track that focuses on Madonna looking deep into her subconscious, reflecting on her career and the nature of fame. While it wasn't released in the US, it became a moderate hit overseas, and definitely turned the tables for the singer's artistry."

@DontDoubtDavid (6)

"Good intro song, but a little slow and boring for my tastes."

5 and below

  Reveal hidden contents

none!

[JHS 4,714]

6 minutes ago, MonsterJames333 said:

NRM next please! 

Spoiler

 

[shoful 13,304]

Just now, KingOfTheClouds said:

oh ok thats why

[juju 18,907]

Just now, KingOfTheClouds said:

oh ok thats why

 Do not come for Bedtime Stories again or I'ma cut you

[Antonio 27,738]

1 hour ago, shoful said:

 Im lost 

 

1 hour ago, Antonio said:

[ Chart Run ]

#2 - #1 - #2 - #6 - #5 - #6 - #6 - #5 - #5

i mean... you clearly haven't been paying attention  

[Antichrist 9,818]

well deserved place, since all the singles are masterpieces anyway 

[Antonio 27,738]

1 hour ago, juju said:

 Do not come for Bedtime Stories again or I'ma cut you

the best album of all time  

[juju 18,907]

I knew I should've scored all the singles (except one) a 1. This is ridiculous.

[DeanWinchester 41,390]

My top 4 survives!!

[That J 12,166]

Drowned World is a great song.  It really captures the essence of the entire album.  For that, it should've probably been number one but I'm glad it got this far.  

[Creyk 17,805]

This song is forever stained for me.

Once I met a man who was a full-on madonna stan and we listened to Madonna songs all the way while we were together in bed and this song came on like 3 times and it was just so annoying

[juju 18,907]

Just now, Antonio said:

the best album of all time  

I think Erotica lowkey has dethroned it from my favorite Madge album position, but they are neck in neck  

[That J 12,166]

Just now, Antonio said:

the best album of all time  

American Life stays calm. 

[shoful 13,304]

1 minute ago, Antonio said:

 

i mean... you clearly haven't been paying attention  

I understand now

how long did it take to figure that out lol