74. Madonna’s Ray of Light (1998) - Is it too long?

“And I feel like I just got home” Ray of Light is arguably the most important album of pop megastar Madonna’s career. Her ‘comeback’ album from 1998, it was a huge critical and commercial success. But, with a 67 minute runtime, is it a little too long? That’s the question TTMF hosts Stephen & Paul ask themselves as they attempt to curate a single vinyl, under 50 minute version of the album. Are they attempting to do this themselves? Of course not! The guys were delighted to be joined by Marissa and Caroline from top Scots pop duo - The Eves. Look out for Paul’s impromptu ‘unplugged’ versions of Madonna classics; a discussion on sexism in the music industry; thoughts on Madonna now; archive interview clips; the Eves sharing what it feels like to hear their songs on the radio and to support Belinda Carlisle; and all the usual regular features you know & love. Like this episode: Come back later this month for another episode featuring The Eves where they critique the original 1971 version of Don McLean’s American Pie and compare it to Madonna’s 2000 cover version. Spoiler: It does not end well for Madge! 00:00 - Start 01:27 - Introduction 02:52 - Tale of the Tape: Madonna’s Ray of Light 06:15 - Critical Reception & Commercial Performance 08:10 - The Eves Introduction & Interview 28:42 - Groups’ first Madonna Purchases 37:00 - Trim The Talk (3 minute beat the clock) 40:43 - Discussion on having seen Madonna Live 44:30 - “What do you think of the album?” 54:59 - Trim The Album Part 1 01:32:50 - Top 10 Selling Madonna Singles 01:33:45 - Trim The Album Part 2 01:39:14 - Top 10 Selling Madonna Albums 01:40:35 - Trim The Album Part 3 01:56:11 - Jokes of the Pod: Madonna Jokes 20:00:06 - Trim The Album Part 4 02:10:00 - Ray of Light TTMF Supercut Revealed 02:11:57 - The Final Questions 02:29:02 - Conclusion 02:30:53 - End Big thanks again to Marissa & Caroline for joining us. https://www.theeves.co.uk Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - [email protected] / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica