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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic dance journey
  • sultry vibes for late nights
  • engaging extended mixes to explore
  • for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • dislike consistent rhythmic patterns

Where this album fits

Themes
sultry nightlife· electronic jazz fusion· dancefloor seduction
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Janet Jackson· Kylie Minogue· Lady Gaga
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Force Behind the Power by Diana Ross — Combines dance-pop with a mature sound, emphasizing electronic elements and seductive themes.
Janet. by Janet Jackson — Features a mix of R&B and dance-pop with sensual undertones and introspective lyrics about love and desire.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fever (album edit) 4:30
  • 2 Fever (Hot Sweat 12″) 7:58
  • 3 Fever (extended 12″) 6:08
  • 4 Fever (Shep’s Remedy dub) 4:30
  • 5 Fever (Murk Boys Miami mix) 7:10
  • 6 Fever (Murk Boys Deep South mix) 6:28

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