Ray of Light | 
 enlarge | Artist: Madonna
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  797 reviews
Sales Rank: 1809
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 46847
UPC: 093624684725
EAN: 0093624684725
ASIN: B000002NJS
Publication Date: 1998
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Condition: Good: Condition relates to DISC only. Moderate scuffing on CD surface that does not effect play. Please note this is for the CD only. Does not include original artwork or jewel case. A substitute jewel case will be used to protect during shipment.
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| Tracks:
| • | Drowned World/Substitute For Love | | • | Swim | | • | Ray Of Light | | • | Candy Perfume Girl | | • | Skin | | • | Nothing Really Matters | | • | Sky Fits Heaven | | • | Shanti/Ashtangi | | • | Frozen | | • | The Power Of Good-Bye | | • | To Have And Not To Hold | | • | Little Star | | • | Mer Girl |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
Never underestimate Madonna's power of persuasion: By nearly all critical accounts, Ray of Light, Madonna's first album of new material since 1994's Bedtime Stories, and her first since motherhood, is her richest, most accomplished record yet. While Ray of Light is being tagged as Madonna's big leap into electronica, it's important to note two things: First, her music has always had close ties to dance culture, and, second, her collaborator William Orbit is no Chemical Brother. Though it has all the latest blips, bleeps, and crackles electronica has to offer, Ray of Light is still largely an adult album, completely within Madonna's realm. Still, Orbit's tasteful sonic constructions provide Madonna with her most adventurous, hippest musical backdrop ever. What's more, the arrangements and production are understated enough to highlight an even bigger development: Fresh from singing lessons on the Evita set, Madonna's vocal range, depth, and clarity have never been stronger. But larger pipes don't necessarily make for deeper, truer music. Never a master lyricist, Madonna's words have worked best when they've practically been slogans ("Vogue," "Express Yourself"). This time she goes for more emotional depth, and even tries her hand at ethno-techno-mysticism ("Shanti/Ashtangi"). She largely stumbles, however. The tone conveyed on songs like "Nothing Really Matters" is a self-centered pat on the back that belies her claim to a newfound altruism. It's enough to make you wonder, now that Madonna's given up being our material girl, if maybe she's set her sights on becoming the center of our spiritual world too. --Roni Sarig
Album Description
Vinyl edition of her 1998 & latest smash album --unavailableon this format in the U.S. Features the hit 'Frozen' & thetitle track. Black wax. The sleeves include full lyrics. AMaverick/ Warner Brothers release.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Ray of Light keeps on shining August 21, 2008
research gurl (Ohio)
Forever a fan. I still have the "Ray of Light" cassette tape I bought in 98', along with the ROL CD and of course a few single remixes from this album. Timeless and classic. Every single song on this CD stands out on its own merit and artistic value. Each song blends and molds perfectly for what I consider to be her greatest masterpiece so far.
For ten years now I have been listening to this CD and not once have I got bored or tired of it. Each play is like hearing it for the first time and falling in love with it all over again. The videos that accompanied the songs from this album only highlight how "full on" in harmony she was for this entire project. Everything was as it should be. And it glowed radiantly, still does.
With the release of her latest album, Hard Candy, which I was less than pleased with, what a comforting gem Ray of Light has been as it showcases her true talent in all its glory.
Ray of Light June 14, 2008
Derrick Jenkins (Hampton VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i didnt really think that i would enjoy this cd even though i really enjoyed "Ray of Light" as a song. But i was seriously wrong and minus maybe one misstep on the cd the rest of "Ray of Light" is one of my favorite Madonna cds (at least of the 3 that i have so far). Madonna really does her thing on this cd both writing and singing as well which in my opinion hasn't always been one of her strong suits. Nothing against it though just something i've noticed before.
But none of that is a problem this time around and its no wonder the cd has done so well. It has a diverse, unique yet familiar sound that will draw folks to it and keep them there throughout. So forget what you've though about her music in the past with Ray of Light, Madonna is making a statement with this one and its one that should be heard by any and everyone that enjoys music, period. Its pop, electronica and a few other things mixed in creating one of my favorite albums of that time and now.
 Madonna finally learns how to sing. June 12, 2008
B. Nallick (Mpls, MN)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I heard the title track and had a hard time believing it was really Madonna. It was, and she wasn't pulling a Milly Vanilly stunt.
Most of the songs are good.
There are a few throw away filler songs.
Not a must have.
But a good addition to your library.
Very sentimental CD June 12, 2008
A. Browne (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I heard this album years ago, but lost some of my collection of CDs which I had this stored. After listening to this CD again, I recall how hot Ray of Light is. The remixes of some of the songs on this album are brilliant, and those are the ones I did not lose. : )
Madonna Reaches A Second Artistic Peak June 3, 2008
Jeremy Gloff (Tampa, Fl United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2XZXLCGB4U1UC My name is Jeremy Gloff. I am a musician and music collector. Feel free to check out my website. This is my review of Madonna's album "Ray Of Light".
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