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Kylie albums for Madonna fans


TattooedHeart

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Kylie and Madonna stans should overlap more, in my humble opinion. They're pretty similar artists in that what I like about both of them is their extensive discography of thematically different albums. Obviously, I am an expert on both (it's sarcasm, I promise) so I decided I would compile a list of Kylie albums to listen to based on Madonna albums that you may like. Let's start with the most obvious comparison:

 

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Ray of Light ---> Impossible Princess

The Experimental One

If you like the more experimental electronic sound of Ray of Light, Impossible Princess might be your Kylie album! While more trip-hop and a bit darker than ROL, it's Kylie's most experimental album and the one she wrote the most songs on, and her writing is quite impressive if you ask me. Also fun fact, Madonna said that Don't Tell Me from Music was inspired by Kylie's Cowboy Style from IP, which is an EXTREMELY fun fact if you ask me!

 

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Bedtime Stories ---> Body Language

The R&B One

Maybe it's my bias cause each of these are my favorite album by the two artists, but I do think Bedtime Stories fans will see the merits in Body Language as well. BS is more 90s r&b while BL is more 2000s r&b, but they're both each of the artists most cohesive albums musically. While I don't want to say definitively "if you like one, you're sure gonna love the other one!", I do think they could be good jumping off points for one another and both worked for me as vessels to get into each woman's discography.

 

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Confessions on a Dance Floor ---> Fever OR Light Years

The Early 2000s Disco Album

Amazing that Kylie put out two, right?? Disco queen! I include both because I personally prefer big anthems like Your Disco Needs You over quiet the repetitive Can't Get You Out Of My Head and even though Fever is probably more similar to Confessions, if you're like me and Fever just doesn't quite do it for you, Light Years is a fun alternative (I know, unpopular opinion). Before I say anything else that could be bad let's just move on!

 

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Erotica ---> Kylie Minogue (1994)

The Super 90s Album

I first want to say that when I say "dated" I don't mean it in a negative way. Something can sound quintessentially 90s and have that be the best part of it. That's how I feel about these 2 albums and why I think of them similarly. While not her first controversy, Erotica was Madonna's super sexual album that really stirred the pot for women in pop music lyrically and KM94 was Kylie's first non-PWL album and a huge break from her previous sound, so I'd consider both to be big turning points in their careers. If you're interested in sultry 90s music and Erotica is your Madonna album of choice, KM94 might be a good album for you! And even if not, just listen to Confide In Me it's so good I promise

 

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MDNA ---> Kiss Me Once

The Messy Album

Again, not a bad thing. I know both albums get a lot of hate but I honestly highly enjoy both quite a bit. One of my favorite things is cringy music by otherwise talented artists and these albums definitely work for me on that front. I figured I'd mention them for anyone that's like me that likes this kind of stuff, but I also understand if you like neither, that's ok too!

 

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True Blue ---> Rhythm of Love

The Fun Early Album

I definitely use the word "fun" too much to describe music, but what can I say? Girls just wanna have fun! These albums are both generally upbeat and boppable. If you're looking for an early discography highlight, these are definitely good picks, and what do you know? Their both the artists third album! Rhythm of Love is more disco inspired 90s pop whereas I'd call True Blue an 80s pop album, I do think fans of one would enjoy the other.

 

I couldn't find matches for all of the albums that I liked, so sorry if you didn't find your fave on here, but I wanted to add this one for shits and gigs:

 

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Like a Virgin ---> Enjoy Yourself

These albums have a lot in common: both are each artists worst album, both are their second albums, and I've never been able to listen to either in full. Similar icons! Although it should be noted that LAV has 2 iconic songs that are more than listenable please don't hurt me

 

So...yeah, I was bored and thought this would be fun. If you have any other comparisons you'd like to share, I'd love to hear them!

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3 hours ago, TattooedHeart said:

Ily <3 <3

ok but you're sleeping on the couch until you learn to love yourself and wonderful, cheesy 80s pop

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3 hours ago, Vilppu said:

ok but you're sleeping on the couch until you learn to love yourself and wonderful, cheesy 80s pop

Yes I love i should be so lucky and borderline!

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@TattooedHeart

Ray of Light is closer to Light Years.

-> Pure Electronica.

Impossible Princess is more of an American Life (or Music).

-> Both underrated (according to both fanbases), very much acquired taste and experimental. They also have more of a folk/country meets electronica vibe. Impossible Princess, just like American Life was a very controversial period in Kylie's life. She flopped and was subject to mockery by the media. It's pretty much the same scenario. Then, Light Years came and she made a triumphant return.

Impossible Princess also simply isn't on Ray of Light's level. Ray of Light might be experimental but it's very accessible and has been embraced by fans AND non-fans.

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On 1.10.2017 at 8:14 PM, Chapman. said:

I'm pretty sure that's faves to a lot of people? okie I'm really trying to get into lots of older legends or "pioneers" and ik I've made bold statements before that I dislike Madonna but I believe that's just because of ignorance sia1 

If you wanna get into Madonna's music start with the following:

Confessions on a Dance Floor (incl. Hung Up, Sorry, Get Together & Jump)

Ray of Light (incl. Frozen, Ray of Light, The Power of Good-Bye & Nothing Really Matters)

Like a Prayer (incl. Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Cherish, Oh Father & Keep It Together)

...those are her most widely acclaimed albums. The "best" from each decade. 

 

True Blue has some of her most successful and well remembered hits (Papa Don't Preach & La Isla Bonita).

Music is a very interesting blend of Electronica and folk (BEFORE it was hip and cool to make that kind of music.)

Bedtime Stories is one of her most well-produced and most well-written albums. It's a little slow and boring (typically RnB) but it's LUSH. A very vibey album. 

 

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I love both Madge and Kylie. They are awesome. 

My fave albums from them are:

Madge: COADF, Music, Ray Of Light, True Bible, Bedtime Stories, Hard Candy, LAP. 

Kylie: everything from KM94 to Aphrodite

 

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