Like the Hits and the Ballads on this one a couple of dislikes in 'Love Song' & 'Act Of Contrition' Overall a good Album in my opinion

Here, you have the 3 hits accompanied by a load of pop cheese. The prime cheesy example is "dear jessie" in which she sings of "pink unicorns and lemonade". Ugh. And what a waste of a prince/madonna duet on the bland, near-personality-free "love song". But you have the hits -- "cherish", "express yourself" and "like a prayer" -- so there's that. I agree with the opinion madonna is served best on greatest hits compilations.

This is a classic Madonna album and the title track is definately one the true 80s pop gems.

Madonna's best. She was on her game, and she hadn't gone off the rails trying to hone her image.

Only really liked Promise To Try and the title track.

Phenomenal album and Madonna's first "classic" record. 'Like A Prayer', 'Express Yourself', 'Cherish', 'Oh Father' and 'Dear Jessie' were fantastic singles.
'Till Death Do Us Part' and 'Spanish Eyes' should have been released as singles - wonderful tracks. In some songs you can notice Gospel influence and this is great! Madonna put herself on much higher level with this album. Also, she grew up as a talented songwriter

madonna's best album from the 80's.both critical and commercial success.considered as one of her best album.

First 3 tracks are amazing pop songs, maybe some of the best. I like the Prince duet, although I know most people don't. The rest of the album can be easily forgotten though.

I’m spending the week with Madonna’s 1989 acclaimed Like a Prayer album. Pure pop heaven to open with- the uplifting title track Like a Prayer, followed by the confident call to Express Yourself. Despite the attempt to ruin it all by partnering with Prince, this is a wonderful pop album with further gems Promise to try, Cherish and Oh Father (the latter is brought to life beautifully by the video). It all seems very personal, dealing with her family and cultural background while stirring in sex and religious controversy – she knows how to exploit publicity as well as the next. But all in all, a pleasure to revisit a woman at the peak of her craft as she mixes styles and moods with confidence. I heartily recommend revisiting it.

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While I am hardly an expert on Madonna's catalog, you have to get her credit for being able to consistently reinvent herself and stay on the charts. This is a good solid album and if you are a fan of pop music, you might consider picking this one up.