There are 7 tracks on the single.

I. Album Edit

This is just what the title says. A shorter opening, where the part where there is only crackling at the start is cut andthen she says "Erotica, Romance" only once. Later the part when she says "Erotic" a couple of times is cut short as is the duration of the arabic voice. The album version is fantastic, even if it's edited. 10/10.

II. Kenlou B-Boy Mix

Here we have a different approach. The music is mostly drums and occasionally there is a piano and other instruments. As we get into the song a voice shouts, and then the music resumes and Madonna starts singing "Erotic Erotic". The she goes with the rest of the lyrics normally. It sounds very good with this kind of background music. You hear her voice better in this version. At the end we hear the music with occasional moans and it ends with her saying "Erotica" and then there is an echo. A spiced up version of this was used on the Girlie Show. 10/10

III. William Orbit 12 Inch

This version stands out from the other mixes by far. The first thing that you will notice are the alternate lyrics, that are very kinky "Bend over baby. I'm gonna make you smile." These lyrics are taken from the song "Erotic". A different version of Erotica that came with copies of the SEX book. This being Orbit, there are a lot of different sounds that pop in during the song. Also the arabian voice has a higher pitch and is in this version a lot. A fan favorite and one of M's best and most unique remixes. 10/10

IV. Underground Club Mix

This mix opens with a sound of steam hissing and Madonna speaking the lyrics. Then the keyboard begins and Madonna continues speaking the lyrics. Then the beats begin and Madonna starts singing "All over" over and over. Then she starts going "All over me". After a while she starts singing "Erotic" repedeately. Then she starts mixing using all of these vocals with some moaning. A good mix, but I would have preffered if the "all over" part was a bit longer. 9/10

V. Masters At Work Dub

This opens with what sounds like 2 men that was heard in the last track. They say "yeyeyeah". Soon Madonna starts singing for a little while and then later she starts going "all over". From there it's basically the same thing with the lyrics as in the last one. The back ground music is a bit different, no keyboards this time and those guys continue going "yeyeyeah". Not one of my favorites, but not worthless. 7/10

VI. Jeep Beats

This one has the music of the Kenlou B-Boy Mix, but the lyrics are done very differently. Madonna's voice pops in and out softly speaking or echoing. Some lyrics you might not recognize like "You thrill me, you put me in a trance". These lyrics are taken from "You Thrill Me", the first version of "Erotica". As the song moves on sometimes the pitch and speed of Madonna's voice change, giving it effects. Not bad at all. 8/10

VII. Madonna's In My Jeep Mix

This is just like the Kenlou B-Boy mix, with minor differences.
Here the song is mainly straightforward, no good wait like in the Kenlou, the ending is also the same, with the words "Erotica" echoing. They should have done something different with this. But it's not as bad as it could have been. 6.5/10

Overall: True, towards the end you can see where things repeat, but the awsome Kenlou B-Boy mix and William Orbit 12", along with an edit of the great album version this single still gets 10/10.


I'd Like To Put You In A Trance   November 2, 2004
MaverickDGA (Oakwood, GA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

In 1992 Madonna would shock the world, yet again, with the Dominatrix Style Song, Erotica. This song is a very good song by Madonna, despite it's controversy.
1. Album Edit: Just what is says.

2. Kenlou B-Boy Mix: This version is okay. I am not too fond of the instruments used. An alternate version of this song, was used on The Girlie Show.

3. WO 12" - The Best mix of Erotica. One thing I love about this version, is that it used the lyrics from the Sex Book song "Erotic". William Orbit's famous beats and tunes fit in perfectly with "Erotica".

4. Underground Club Mix: A Pretty decent version of the song. I do like the hissing at the begining.

5. Masters at Work Dub: Proably the worst version of Erotica. This version was not a great piece of work, it sounds like they made it in 2minutes.

6. Jeep Beats: This version is a really good version, because it included lyrics like "You Thrill Me, You put me in a Trance" these are lyrics from the orginal version of "Erotica" which was titled "You Thrill me".

7. Madonna's in My Jeep Mix: I don't know why this version was even included here, it is almost exactly like the Kenlou B-Boy mix. This song comes in right behind Masters at work dub, being my second least fav. version.

Overall This cd still gets 5/5 Stars


great song, excellent remixes   October 21, 2001
Tom (Toronto, Ontario)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Although "Erotica" reached number 3 on the Billboard charts, it is probably not remembered as one of Madonna's more beloved singles. That's in part due to the fact that this single was overshadowed by the inept Sex book Madonna released at the time
(when Madonna took it upon herself to be a provacateur) and the critical pounding she took from the book and film, Body of Evidence. Yet Erotica is one of Madonna's best singles. It seems like a retread of Justify My Love, but the song proves darker and much more haunting than that 1990 single. Madonna's seductive yet deep vocals croon over a hypnotic house beat. The remixes of this song are equally good, particularly William Orbit's sensational 12inch mix which uses alternate lyrics for its' source (the lyrics are much more explicit but just as imaginative). Also, the hip-hop remix by Kenlou is equally seductive, while the Masters at Work house mix is perfect for clubs.


Just close your eyes.   June 30, 2005
Johnny Heering (Bethel, CT United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This CD features seven remixes of Madonna's #3 hit "Erotica". The mixes feature different backing tracks and alternate vocals (or no vocals). All the mixes are interesting, some more than others, of course. Some people might think seven versions of the same song is too much, but if you can't get enough of "Erotica", here it is.


Too Hot for U   November 3, 1999
A. Bennett (New Hampsha)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This has got to be one of Madonna's most inspired works. Could anyone else sings this song? Janet? Cher? Whitney? No of course not! Madonna growls and purrs her way through on the most hot and truely erotic songs ever recorded. She begins with a funky beat and lets you know who is in charge!