Rating:
Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 05/10/1990
Run Time: 44:42
A collection of songs featured or inspired by the comic-book-turned-movie
Dick Tracy,
I'm Breathless is essentially
Madonna's take on popular music from the '40s, particularly
big-band pop. Although her singing shows a surprising amount of range, the material tends to be nothing more than cutesy
novelty numbers, like the double entendre-laden hit
"Hanky Panky." I'm Breathless approaches greatness only on
"Vogue," a hit single tacked on to the end of the record. Featuring an endlessly deep
house groove and an instantly memorable melody,
"Vogue" is a detatched, affectionate celebration of transcendent
pop and gay culture and stands as
Madonna's finest single moment.
~Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide