(Pop) [LP][24/96] Madonna - Like A Prayer - 1989, FLAC (tracks)

* Drums: Jonathan Moffett, Jeff Porcaro, John Robinson
* Percussion: Sandra Crouch
* Bass: Randy Jackson, Guy Pratt
* Guitars: Chester Kamen, David Williams, Dann Huff, Bruce Gaitsch
* Requinto: Marcos Loya
* Synthesizers: Patrick Leonard, Jai Winding, Stephen Bray, Madonna
* Acoustic Piano, B3 Organ, Clavinet: Patrick Leonard
* Marimba: Joe Porcaro
* Brass Section: Chuck Findley, David Boruff, Steven Madaio, Dick Hyde
* French Horns: Joseph Mayer, Richard Todd
* Solo Cello: Larry Corbett
* Backing Vocals: Madonna, Niki Harris, Marilyn Martin, Donna DeLory, Ali Nadirah, Lynne Fiddmont, Rose Banks, Marcos Loya, The Andrae Crouch Choir
* Horn Arrangement: Chuck Findley
* Strings Arranged & Conducted By Bill Meyers
* Concertmaster: Suzie Katayama

Out of all of Madonna's albums, Like a Prayer is her most explicit attempt at a major artistic statement. Even though it is apparent that she is trying to make a "serious" album, the kaleidoscopic variety of pop styles on Like a Prayer is quite dazzling. Ranging from the deep funk of "Express Yourself" and "Keep It Together" to the haunting "Oh Father" and "Like a Prayer," Madonna displays a commanding sense of songcraft, making this her best and most consistent album.

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