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It didn't take the post-motherhood Ray of Light to prove that Madonna is a big softie; this collection of ballads and slow jams had already done that. Somewhat confused in intention--the scalding ache of "Oh Father", a 1989 song for her own dad, is shoved between the sex of "Rain" and a version of Marvin Gaye's "I Want You"--this is nonetheless a highly listenable album for those who dig Madonna for her music as much as for her cultural significance. --Rickey Wright
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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After buying "The Immaculate collection" and "GHV2" there were still notable omissions from Madonna's record-breaking career which I still needed to own. "Something to remember" is the ideal collection of Madonna's finest tracks for music fans like myself who have always admired the Queen of pop, but not enough to appreciate her albums.
"Something to remember" features Madonna's best ballads. One of which is "Oh father" which first appeared on the "Like a prayer" album. This has become one of my all time favourite songs. The emotional ballad features Madonna's song writing at its best. 10/10
Also featuring here is other classics such as "Take a bow" and "Live to tell", "I'll remember" and "Rain".
Having said this there are a few tracks on here which aren't particularly memorable. Though maybe a couple more listens may correct this... we'll see.
Accompanied with "The Immaculate Collection" and "Greatest hits volume 2" this is the perfect way to complete your Madonna collection.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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MADONNA was in back-to-back film projects when this unheralded collection hit the stores just a year after the bedtime stories album, spanning her first 12 years, this compiles a selection of ballads, most of which were not included on madonna's GHV2 greatest hits album.
The romantic theme is scotched somewhat by her scolding song about her own father, but it's a minor quibble.
Showcasing her emotional vocal range far way before she played the icon in the film evita, highlights include a cover of marvin gaye's I WANT YOU and her very own wonderful RAIN, a reminder that Madonna is adept at brooding longing as she is at controversy, a brilliant album with huge amounts of emotion and songs you can really relate to 10 out 0f 10!
The romantic theme is scotched somewhat by her scolding song about her own father, but it's a minor quibble.
Showcasing her emotional vocal range far way before she played the icon in the film evita, highlights include a cover of marvin gaye's I WANT YOU and her very own wonderful RAIN, a reminder that Madonna is adept at brooding longing as she is at controversy, a brilliant album with huge amounts of emotion and songs you can really relate to 10 out 0f 10!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of THE best Madonna albums available- there is a wide range of her more emotional and slower music available here. All of these songs are classics and this is a perfect album for the end of the night or the middle of the afternoon. Striking songs here are: "I Want You"- somewhat different than the original but gorgeously covered. The orginal version is excellent, the orchestral is unusually haunting yet stunning.
"I'll Remember"- a sweet ballad, yet it stilll has a good flow. "You'll See"- revenge, wrapped up in a nice little musical package. "This Used To Be My Playground"- one of Madonna's best songs, and very emotional too. "Live To Tell" + "Crazy For You"- classics, need I say more? The other songs are also good with two exceptions- Forbidden Love and One More Chance. Bboth dull, both boring. Other problem with the album- where is "The Look of Love", "Sooner or Later", "Veras" ("You'll See Spanish version) and "La Isla Bonita". Otherwise a must have collection!
"I'll Remember"- a sweet ballad, yet it stilll has a good flow. "You'll See"- revenge, wrapped up in a nice little musical package. "This Used To Be My Playground"- one of Madonna's best songs, and very emotional too. "Live To Tell" + "Crazy For You"- classics, need I say more? The other songs are also good with two exceptions- Forbidden Love and One More Chance. Bboth dull, both boring. Other problem with the album- where is "The Look of Love", "Sooner or Later", "Veras" ("You'll See Spanish version) and "La Isla Bonita". Otherwise a must have collection!
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After playin madonnas celebration greatest hits ( which only has 2 or 3 ballads) loads lately plus her brilliant new album 'mdna' i just played this cd for the first time in ages... Read more
Published 1 month ago by anthonyxx
Always remembered
A collection of madonnas ballads up to 1995, This album is easy listhening and very enjoyable. Big hits like crazy for you and take a bow are here, as well as lesser hits like i... Read more
Published 8 months ago by popfan
Great!
The item is perfect and it came on a package that protected it very well. I bought it on Saturday and on wednesday I had it in my hands.. great!
Published 8 months ago by Ilaria
top album of Madonna songs
A wonderfull album worth buying even if you want the few tracks that are not on other albums
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by Mr. Jonathan Hare
Very Good...
...But definately her weakest album since "Like a Virgin"
1. I Want You. 9/10
2. I'll Remember. 9/10
3. Take a Bow. 10/10
4. You'll See. 10/10
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1. I Want You. 9/10
2. I'll Remember. 9/10
3. Take a Bow. 10/10
4. You'll See. 10/10
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Published on 22 May 2008 by Ronnie
My all time Favourite Madonna album
Something to Remember is by far my all time favourite Madonna album. It is chilled, laid back and thoughtful, and I love it. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by laineyf
Defintely something memorable
Something To Remember is Madonna's second compilation and is advertised as "A collection of her finest ballads", which is completely true. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2004 by "missundaztood_uk"
Definately one to remember...
Madonna put this compilation together, to remind people that she is a talented artist, and that she is not all about 'controversy'. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2004 by H. R. Trigg
Good in parts but dull in others....
This collection of Madonna's best ballads before Ray of Light's release is a nice little compilation that will sit on your cd shelf inoffensively. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2002
Great Madonna if you like the slow songs
This album is perfect if you like Madonna's slow songs. It also has a couple of the songs that she did for film soundtracks which aren't on any other of her albums. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2001
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