Madonna - Bedtime Stories (1994) [Complete CD] Europe

Bedtime Stories is the sixth studio album by American singer Madonna, released on October 25, 1994, by Maverick and Sire Records.

A pop album with elements of hip hop and R&B, Bedtime Stories explores lyrical themes of love and romance, but with a toned-down, less sexual approach. In the song "Human Nature", Madonna explicitly addresses the backlash and controversy surrounding her previous projects, whereas title track "Bedtime Story" saw her working with Icelandic singer Björk. To promote Bedtime Stories, Madonna performed at the 1995 American Music and Brit Awards. A concert tour was planned, but did not take place due to Madonna acquiring the title role in the 1996 musical film Evita. The album yielded two Hot 100 top-three singles, "Secret" and "Take a Bow"; the latter stayed at number one for seven weeks on the chart. Follow-ups "Bedtime Story" and "Human Nature" were both top-ten hits on the UK Singles Chart.

Critics reacted positively towards the album, applauding its romantic nature. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 38th Grammy Awards. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It reached the first spot in Australia, and charted within the top-five in many other countries, including Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Worldwide, Bedtime Stories has sold an estimated eight million copies. In retrospective reviews, it has been referred to as one of Madonna's most important yet underrated albums. Bedtime Stories has also been credited as album that started the "second phase" of Madonna's career, which began in the mid-to-late 1990s. Influence of the album has been noted on the work of contemporary artists.

Tracklist:
01 - Survival 0:00
02 - Secret 3:29
03 - I'd Rather Be Your Lover 8:35
04 - Don't Stop 13:15
05 - Inside Of Me
06 - Human Nature 22:02
07 - Forbidden Love
08 - Love Tried To Welcome Me
09 - Sanctuary
10 - Bedtime Story 41:31
11 - Take A Bow 46:24

Musicians
Madonna – vocals
Babyface – background vocals, synthesizer
Donna De Lory – background vocals
Niki Haris – background vocals
Me'Shell NdegéOcello – guest vocals, bass
Dallas Austin – drums, keyboard
Tomi Martin – guitar
Colin Wolfe – bass
Jessie Leavey – strings arrangement
Craig Armstrong – strings arrangement