Madonna's most ambitious and personal record, mixing pop, gospel and rock with real songwriting depth. The title track is a high point. The album that earned her critical respect. The second (or third) record that deepens the picture.
On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Like a Prayer on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Pop Songs of All Time, Best Pop Songs of All Time
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Madonna — where to go next
If you have Like a Prayer, these are the Madonna records worth reaching for next.
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1
Like a Virgin1984 · PopStart here
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True Blue1986 · PopClassic
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3
Like a Prayer1989 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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4
Ray of Light1998 · PopClassic
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5
Music2000 · PopClassic
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