Ray Of Light - Madonna

Advantages: Beautiful haunting music
Disadvantages: Track 8

...the former, but for me, Ray of Light was very different. I originally purchased the album during its first week of release, and was so indifferent towards it that I sold the album to a work colleague. Months later, and after the release of several singles, I found myself drawn once again to the album, and I now consider Ray of Light to be one of the finest creations that Madonna has ever made. Ray of Light is widely regarded as the album that regenerated ...
...career had started to stall. Ray of Light is a blend of the old, overlaid with plenty of innovation and style. The album was largely co-written with the (hitherto relatively unknown) producer William Orbit, who had brief success in the 1990s with Bass-o-matic’s Fascinating Rhythm. When I read that he had co-written most of the material on Ray of Light, I wasn’t really sure what to expect – and the finished product was very much ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing AND dancey
Disadvantages: Mer Girl?

...to be her. Ray of Light shows that Madonna is more than a beautiful woman who can take her clothes off and shock people. This glorious record sees her and lyrist Pat Leonard in a resounding return to form. The lyrics are personal and insightful. This combined with the collaboration of William Orbit results in one of the most energized CD's for a long time. This CD also features the talents of Marius De Vries and Rick Novels. Has Madonna got this ...
...doesn't have the boundlessness of Ray of Light and maybe you do get to a point in the record when you're thinking, well just say goodbye then, but its very good I'm getting over him/her music. 11. To Have and Not To Hold 7/10 'My heart is in your hand / And yet you never stand/ Close enough for me to have my way/' Another Novels collaboration. The lyrics aren't my favourite, but it has a somewhat Latin flavour to it than rubs along nicely 12. Little ... Read review

Advantages: Outstanding, Thought prevoking and a Masterpiece
Disadvantages: None

Okay... So I bought this in 1998 I was 15 at the time. and now 6 years later I still listen to it and continue to find elements of the tracks that I hadn’t heard before. This quality is rarely found. William Orbit rose to fame with this album, and his work is superb. It covers every emotion from heartache to the joy of life. It lifts you up when you are down, it grabs your attention and never lets you go. Its an album that you can relate to ...
...in and never coming back. The sheer attention spent on the writing, lyrics and production is simply outstanding... Onto the Tracks... **Drowned World/Substitute For Love** The album gets of with a subdued pace. But this is certainly not a bad thing. This track is gentle tt is very atmospheric. Its a though you are gently floating through clouds. There is a subtle beat throughout the song. With the ending packing a punch being taken into a louder ... Read review

Advantages: graet songs, great vocals
Disadvantages: a few songs aren't up to the v.high standard

Ray of Light was the album that really relaunched Madonna's career. It's quite an introspective, intelligent album, but also includes Madonna's usual mix of uptempo tracks alongside a few ballads. All this is greatly helped by William Orbit's help with the production on the album which gives the record a modern and distinctive vibe. Madonna's vocals are much stronger than in her earlier albums, maybe as a result of her vocal training for her role ...
...Here's the rundown on Ray of Light: 1. Drowned World/Substitue for Love - a exceptional start, this is one of my favourite Madonna songs ever - "I traded fame for love/without a second thought/it all became a silly game/some things cannot be bought" she sings. Very reflective and intelligent lyrics. The song builds and builds to a dramatic finish. 2. Swim - this guitar driven track makes you feel immersed in water, again the lyrics are very clever ... Read review

Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: None

Ray Of Light was released in 1998 and on the album are 6 tracks that reached the charts which are as follows: Substitute For Love, Ray Of Light, Nothing Really Matters, Frozen, The Power Of Good-Bye and Little Star. There are three tracks which I’m not to keen on which are Candy Perfume Girl and Shanti/Ashtangt and Mer Girl. The tracks Swim and Skin I found to be ok but I prefer the tracks Sky Fits Heaven and To Have And Not To Hold. Of ...
...for me. Track3: Ray Of Light I think this song is a very catchy tune and quite a happy tune with a good beat to it, well that’s what I think of it when I hear it. I do like this song it’d be my 5th favourite on the album. I’m not quite sure what this song is supposed to be about but I’d say it’s a very spiritual song. Track4: Candy Perfume Girl I didn’t like this song at all as I found it to be to slow and ... Read review