Following the announcement ofConfessions on a Dance Floor Part 2just a few weeks ago,Madonnawill be traveling three decades back with the re-release of her 1994 albumBedtime Stories. In an Instagram post, theQueen of Pophinted that she is gearing up for the re-release of one of her most underrated albums, accompanied by a one-minute video showingthe iconic pop singerclad in pink lingerie while the title track is playing in the background. The 1994 record will be released on vinyl as well, though no date has been set yet forBedtime Stories' re-release.
Madonna’s latest announcement came after she revealed on Instagram that she’s working on new music, saying, “My Valentine’s Day gift to all my fans is to let you know I’m putting my heart and soul into my new music and I can’t wait to share it with you.” It’s still uncertain whether the “new music” Madonna’s referring to would be bonus materials forConfessions Part 2andBedtime Stories' re-issue, but the singer is confirmed to be releasing something new for 2025 in addition to revisiting herpast beloved eras.
Madonna, afeminist iconwhose brand leans onfemale empowerment, remains one of the most essential figures in pop culture. She is best known for releasing a variety of career-defining tracks, like “Vogue,” “Crazy for You," “Papa Don’t Preach," “Material Girl," and “Express Yourself," to mention only a few. Now, fans are about to receive more music from the iconic singer, who’s also revisiting the albums that hugely defined her as an artist.
‘Bedtime Stories’ Was One of Madonna’s Most Beloved Yet Most Underrated Eras
ThoughBedtime Storiesreceived critical success upon its release in 1994, the album is still widely considered one of Madonna’s most underrated ones, given how greatly her other releases and eras performed in both sales and critically. BeforeBedtime Stories, the singer first released a number of upbeat tunes present in her earlier studio albums, such asLike a Virgin,True Blue,Like a Prayer, andErotica. Compared to Madonna’s earlier provocative and pop-heavy album releases,Bedtime Storiessaw a shift in the singer’s sound. The album leans heavily on a more subdued sound, combining both the R&B and hip-hop genres. The album also saw the singer at her most vulnerable, thanks to its more candid and deep themes.
Serving as the pop icon’s sixth studio album, the 11-trackBedtime Storiesincludes singles like “Secret,” “Bedtime Story,” “Take a Bow,” and “Human Nature.” The release date for theBedtime Storiesre-issue has yet to be announced. You can check out the re-release’s teaser video down below:
