Fever
Madonna · 1993
36 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
A sultry blend of electronic dance beats and jazz-inflected melodies, enveloping listeners in a feverish embrace.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady rhythmic dance journey sultry vibes for late nights engaging extended mixes to explore
- Context
- Released on March 22, 1993, 'Fever' marked Madonna's continued exploration of dance music following her commercial success with 'The Immaculate Collection' in 1990. At this point in her career, she was transitioning into a more mature sound while retaining her dance-pop roots. This album further solidified her status as a pop icon willing to experiment with various genres.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, electronic, folk
Fever is a single by Madonna, released in 1993. A sultry blend of electronic dance beats and jazz-inflected melodies, enveloping listeners in a feverish embrace. 'Fever' became notable for its strong presence on the dance charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The album's title track was a reinterpretation of the classic standard made famous by Peggy Lee, showcasing Madonna's ability to reinvent older songs for contemporary audiences. Its critical reception highlighted her successful fusion of pop and dance elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fever sound like?
A sultry blend of electronic dance beats and jazz-inflected melodies, enveloping listeners in a feverish embrace. Rooted in contemporary R&B and electronic.
What makes Fever by Madonna notable?
'Fever' became notable for its strong presence on the dance charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The album's title track was a reinterpretation of the classic standard made famous by Peggy Lee, showcasing Madonna's ability to reinvent older songs for contemporary audiences. Its critical reception highlighted her successful fusion of pop and dance elements. Released on March 22, 1993, 'Fever' marked Madonna's continued exploration of dance music following her commercial success with 'The Immaculate Collection' in 1990. At this point in her career, she was transitioning into a more mature sound while retaining her dance-pop roots. This album further solidified her status as a pop icon willing to experiment with various genres.
Who is Fever for?
Fever works well if you're into steady rhythmic dance journey, sultry vibes for late nights and engaging extended mixes to explore.
How many songs are on Fever?
Fever has 6 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fever (album edit) Standout 4:30
- 2 Fever (Hot Sweat 12″) Standout 7:58
- 3 Fever (extended 12″) 6:08
- 4 Fever (Shep’s Remedy dub) 4:30
- 5 Fever (Murk Boys Miami mix) Standout 7:10
- 6 Fever (Murk Boys Deep South mix) 6:28
Release Date
March 22, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 46 sec
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