A different sound

Review Score: (6/10)
Bedtime Stories has a different sound for Madonna. On this disc she worked with multiple R&B producers to create a slick album of various sounds. "secret" has a 70's urban funky feel to it. The spiritual undertones are hints of what was to come later in Ray of Light. "don't stop" is almost a dance anthem. The shake-your-booty lyrics and the beats are there, but, the glossy arrangement keeps it from being compelling. After "secret" It's my favorite song on this album and would have made a great single. The title track is phenomenal: Rich, complex and vague lyrics that you could interpet many ways. The bulk of the songs are ballads whose production is bland R&B. The songs are saved however by Madonna's heartfelt and sincere delivery.

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