Remixed Prayers Tracks
1. Like a Prayer [12" Dance Mix]
2. Like a Prayer [12" Extended Remix]
3. Like a Prayer [Churchapella]
4. Like a Prayer [12" Club Version]
5. Like a Prayer [7" Remix Edit]
6. Express Yourself [Non-Stop Express Mix]
7. Express Yourself [Stop and Go Dubs]
8. Express Yourself [Local Mix]
Remixed Prayers Review
Australian version of the material girl's 1989 hit single. Tracks, 'Like A Prayer' (12' Dance Mix, 12' Extended Remix, Churchapella, 12' Club Version, '7' Remix/Edit), 'Express Yourself' (Non-Stop Express Mix, Stop & Go Dubs and Local Mix).Standard jewel case.
Remixed Prayers Review
Tracks: Like a Prayer (12inch Dance Mix), Like a Prayer (12inch Extended Mix), Like a Prayer (Churchapella), Like a Prayer (12inch Club Version), Like a Prayer (7inch Remix), Express Yourself (Non-Stop Exp), Express Yourself (Stop and Go), and Express Yo.
First off, "Like A Prayer" and "Express Yourself" are easily two of Madonna's best-ever singles. Many fans rank "Like A Prayer" as the best song she ever put out, and "Express Yourself" is way up there too.
Second of all, with Madonna, the club mixes are where its at and essential to appreciating her work. For someone that is new to Madonna's work, the "Remixed Prayers" EP would make a nice "companion piece" to say the "Immaculate Collection" or "Like A Prayer" full-on CDs.
This CD contains ALL the mixes of "Like A Prayer" and "Express Yourself" that matter:
Track 1 - Like A Prayer 12" Dance Mix
This was Shep Pettibone's original 12" house mix of "Like A Prayer" which got mega-club play (and some radio airplay) back in 1989. You'll notice that "elements" of it got incorporated into the mix of LAP that is included on the Immaculate Collection CD.
Track 2 - Like A Prayer 12" Extended Remix
Wow, what an amazing find! This is actually the original studio version of "Like A Prayer" Madonna did with producer Patrick Leonard. Only it is 6-7 minutes long. With an amazing intro. But the best part about this song is the ending. Instead of the early fade out like on the "Like A Prayer" album, the mix fades out into the choir doing acapella. Absolutely fantastic!
Track 3 - Like A Prayer Churchapella
Just the choir backed by a few synths.
Track 4/Track 5 12"/7" Club Version/Remix Edit
These two mixes are alternate club mixes of "Like A Prayer". They have a dramatic "oh my God..." introduction, and added percussion during the opening verses of the song to make them far more club-ready.
Track 6 - Express Yourself Non-Stop Express Mix
This is the full-length 7 or so minute long club mix of "Express Yourself" (far different from the original album version), that eventually became the definitive version of the song for radio airplay and in Madonna's live performances. A shortened version of this made it onto the Immaculate Collection. One of the best club mixes of any Madonna single.
Track 8 - Express Yourself Local Mix
This is a club mix similar to the album version of Express Yourself, only more "stripped down".
By the way, the cover artwork on this CD single was done by Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone.
Even if you're new to Madonna's work, you will find this CD to be a nice companion piece to some of her full-on CDs, with its stellar club mixes. If you're a collector, this CD should be at the top of your set of CD singles.