Like a Prayer
Madonna · 1989
35 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B
A provocative blend of gospel-inflected pop and dance beats that confronts themes of spirituality and sexuality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like a Prayer (12″ dance mix) Start here — This version amplifies the gospel elements with powerful choruses and dynamic instrumentation, embodying the fusion of pop and spiritual themes that defines the album.
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Act of Contrition (LP version) — This track serves as a unique closing piece that combines confession with a stark contrast to the preceding themes, framing the album’s exploration of faith and redemption.
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Like a Prayer (7″ remix/edit) — This edit distills the essence of the original into a radio-friendly format while retaining its emotional power, showcasing its broad appeal and accessibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Madonna's reputation with bold themes and sound, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- gospel-infused spirituality· sexual liberation· cultural identity exploration
- Career context
- When 'Like a Prayer' was released in 1989, Madonna was at the peak of her career, following the massive success of her previous album, 'True Blue.' This album marked a significant artistic evolution for her, as it showcased deeper lyrical content and innovative production techniques, establishing her as a serious artist rather than just a pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janet Jackson· Kylie Minogue· Lady Gaga
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Like a Prayer (12″ dance mix)
The chorus shifts from personal reflection to communal invocation, inviting listeners into a shared experience of faith and emotion.
Tracklist
- 1 Like a Prayer (12″ dance mix) Start here 7:50
- 2 Like a Prayer (12″ extended remix) 7:21
- 3 Like a Prayer (Churchapella) 6:14
- 4 Like a Prayer (12″ club version) 6:35
- 5 Like a Prayer (7″ remix/edit) 5:41
- 6 Act of Contrition (LP version) 2:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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