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The naughtily titled Immaculate Collection culls 15 of Madonnas Top 10 singles from 1984 to mid-90, plus 2 new ones that continued the run (the dirty, trunk-bumping funk of "Justify My Love"--a Lenny Kravitz production that justifies his entire career--and the danceable desperation of "Rescue Me") . Rooted in disco and classic AM pop from girl groups and ABBA to Strawberry Alarm Clock, Madonna made savvy, touching music throughout her first golden era. These tracks retain their sonic and historical significance while, like "She Loves You" or "Rocket Man," still brightening any space theyre being played in. Far more than just a wise, irreverent image-maker--like the Beatles or Elton, come to think of it--Madonna during these years was the gift that kept on giving, forever fresh, sexy, hooky, and joyously sharp. --Rickey Wright
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In the 80s Madonna achieved notoriety for her flagrant sexuality, which saw some tag her as a soft-porn star who happened to sing. She deliberately courted controversy to stay in the limelight, but her songs were so memorable that she would've been a star anyway, and her ever-changing persona has kept her at the top ever since.Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie, better known as Madonna, has been many things in her long, multifarious career, among them: singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, music and film producer, fashion designer, film director, nude model, author and actress. In the 80s Madonna achieved notoriety for her flagrant sexuality, which saw some tag her as a soft-porn star who happened to sing. She deliberately courted controversy to stay in the limelight, but her songs were so memorable that she would've been a star anyway, and her ever-changing persona has kept her at the top ever since.Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie, better known as Madonna, has been many things in her long, multifarious career, among them: singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, music and film producer, fashion designer, film director, nude model, author and actress. This unconventional, groundbreaking artist has redefined herself time and again, playing the roles of virgin, playful sprite, sex-kitten, fashionista, and more. It has been this ability to regenerate that has enabled the ever youthful 'Queen of Pop' to climb to the top of the pop-superstar heap and stay there, fighting off competition from younger rivals all the way. Her effect on modern pop culture is undeniable, influencing millions of young girls, their brothers, mothers and fathers.In her near 25-year career she has only released eleven studio albums, two live albums, and three soundtracks. She has had 37 Top
