Madonna Album: “Remixed Prayers”

This maxi ep contains 8 remixes of 2 of the best songs from the Like A Prayer album-"Like A Prayer" and "Express Yourself". The remixes are as follows:

1. "Like A Prayer" 12" Dance Mix: This one was the one used for the Blond Ambition tour, and is also the one that the remix on the Immaculate Collection was based on. This is definitely the most danceable LAP remix on the disc. 5/5

Express Yourself!

These remixes are not too bad considering that they were released in 1989. Most remixes from that time period don't change much of the song, they just extended the original bassline (that's what I've found anyways). These ones actually change a bit, especially the "Stop & Go Dubs" of "Express Yourself". But let me tell you how upset I was to find that it was only about $15.00 on Amazon.com!!! I bought these in 1992 as a Japanese Import and they cost me $50!!! Do I ever feel ripped of now. But what can you do? I needed it for my Madonna collection. If you do like the original versions of these songs, you will enjoy the remixes as well.

There have been a lot of great Madonna remixes but this is by far the best. I didn't really think "Like A Prayer", which is one of my favorite songs, could get any better. Boy was I wrong. The remixes of the original version are great, but the remixes of the "Immaculate Collection" version are much better than that original. Rather than just turn the song into yet another club remix this CD has drawn something more out of it. As an added bonus, it features three fantastic mixes of "Express Yourself". A must buy for any fan.

This is a mini CD with 5 amazing remixes of Like A Prayer, the song that went to number one. It also has 3 remixes of Express Yourself the song that went to number 2. This is a great deal. Madonna wrote Like A Prayer for her Madonna who taught her how to pray. I highly recommend this maxi single if you want to me spiritually moved and dance all night. Express Yourself is about show who you really are in life and "dont repress yourself" great messaga.

The 12" Dance Mix can actually found a the remix video of Like A Prayer. It's very similar to the original video. Madoona doesn'r start singing till the first minute. The chorus is very much involved in this mix where they sing " just like a prayer" and I love how Madonna repeatedly sings " you know I'll take you there" . The Chorus is also in the background singing the same phrase.

The 12" Dance Mix starts off and you hear chimes sounds and then quicky goes into Madonna singing " Take You There". The music has such a happy feel to it and I love it. The rest of the song after the first minute is the same that we are used to listening too. Churchapella Madonna and the chorus mostly sing in this one and there is some music in the background but it is a little hidden so the singing would dominate this track. Madonna sings again "your voice can take me there" and the chorus repeats the same phrase and other phrases that Madonna sings and it is nicley blended in. There is an extended version of the chorus here and I love it, very moving. The 12" Club Version is the best remix of the beautiful song. She sings "Oh My God". The remix is powerful, very spiritual, energetic, and moving. Madonna whispers " for thou art the kingdom and the power of the lord" several times. This phrase is also remixed into the song with some heavy rock involved. The rock makes the song even better. It ends with the rock guitar, just amazing. I felt I was in church when listening to this that's how good it is. The 7" remix/ edit is simaliar to the 12" inch club version except Madonna sings "God" which I found so uplifting and it is shorter. These remixes can not be found on the Like A Prayer Album or The Immaculate Collection. The music maybe be similar but they are totally different than what you hear on this mini CD.

Another added bonus is Express Yourself. Non- Stop Express Mix is the same sounds made from the original song in this one. I like how she says " satin sheets are very romantic what happens when your not there" and her voice sounds different. This is the same with the Stop & Go Dubs. This remix is similar to the first one with the classic line as mentioned above. The Local Mix is the one that was suposed to be one the Like A Prayer album. It's very similar to the original song but its better and longer with more sounds. I honestly like this one over the original version but that is great too!! Overall this is a great deal expecially Like A Prayer and then Express Yourself or vice versa it really depends on you. They are just both magnificant songs with great messages about life and I am glad Madonna sang them both on her Reinvention Tour!!

Simply the best remixes of this song in existance! If you liked the Blond Ambition Tour, you'll LOVE tracks 4 & 5!this CD also contains a soothing "Churchapella version". Track one is similar to the concert version, as well as the one on the Immaculate Collection. And my personal favorite is track #2! The guitars are soo great! In addition to all this, you get some kickin' mixes of Express Yourself! Buy It Now!