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1. "Like A Prayer" 12" Dance Mix: This one was the one used for the Blond Ambition tour, and is also the one that the remix on the Immaculate Collection was based on. This is definitely the most danceable LAP remix on the disc. 5/5
2. "Like A Prayer" 12" Extended Remix: This one elaborates more on the album version. It's more rock-ish than the dance mix. The only thing I don't like about this one is that the entire first verse is missing ("Lif is a mystery...". Instead, it starts off with "I hear your voice...". Amyway, this mix is good, but not as good as the first. 4/5
3. "Like A Prayer" Churchapella: The most tame mix on the disc. It's basically the vocals and harmonizing vocals over 'twinkling' sounds and light beats. Later on in the song, the beats get slightly harder. It's basically a very stripped down version of the song. 4/5
4. "Like A Prayer" 12" Club Version: I like this mix a lot. It's probably my favorite "Like A Prayer" mix after the Immaculate Collection version. When you read the word "club", you think this is going to be a massive dance anthem. But actually, the 12" Dance Mix is more "club" than this one. This one basically has harder beats and a different bass line at times, but also stays true to the album version's rock sound during most of the song. 5/5
5. "Like A Payer" 7" Remix/Edit: This is a shorter version of the last mix mentioned, but only by about a minute or so.
6. "Express Yourself" Non-Stop Express Mix: The original long version for what became the Immaculate Collection mix. This is the infamous house mix that became more of a hit than the album version. Great mix overall 5/5
7. "Express Yourself" Stop and Go Dubs: Based on the last mix, this is 2 dubs together as one track. The first dub ends on 6:25, and the other one begins immediately thereafter. That's why it's called 'stop and go' dubs! :) Anyway, they both have the same sound and echo-y vocal bits. 4/5
8. "Express Yourself" Local Mix: My favorite mix on the whole disc! This is the extended version of the album version and I think it's just wonderful. I love the beginning (which is the intro used in the video). Awesome mix 5/5
Overall, this is a must-have for all Madonna fans. If you only get one of her 80's singles, this is it.

Express Yourself!


not too bad for 1989   June 16, 1999
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

These remixes are not too bad considering that they were released in 1989. Most remixes from that time period don't change much of the song, they just extended the original bassline (that's what I've found anyways). These ones actually change a bit, especially the "Stop & Go Dubs" of "Express Yourself". But let me tell you how upset I was to find that it was only about $15.00 on Amazon.com!!! I bought these in 1992 as a Japanese Import and they cost me $50!!! Do I ever feel ripped of now. But what can you do? I needed it for my Madonna collection. If you do like the original versions of these songs, you will enjoy the remixes as well.


An expert collection of mixes of two stellar singles   December 19, 2005
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

While at first glance this collection seems only good for the avid Madonna collector, I can actually make a really good argument why every music fan should add this CD to their collection.

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.


Two Great Songs Excellently Remixed   January 19, 2003
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

These songs are remixed excellently, in fact, the Local Mix of Express Yourself is better than the album version, and the 12" Extended Club Mix of Like a Prayer is awesome. Still, at 13.99, I would recommend this EP only to the Madonna collector.