Madonna's genius is simply available when you look at her discography over that past 28 years: <3 

http://top40.about.com/od/discographies/a/madonnadisc.htm

I love looking and seeing or hearing the very first record "Madonna". The ambition she had was so visible since day 1. <3 I love looking at the collection she managed in the 1980's and the the 1990's and look at the various styles in sounds and looks she went for between 2000/2010. For me personally, I think she was most daring in 00's with her music and the look that each era had sported. "American Life" being the most daring and lyrically impacting.

What are your thoughts when you look at "Madonna" vs say "Hard Candy" of 2008? I love reflecting on all the re-inventions and the persona taken on by Madonna through each era. It's just very inspiring. <3 Thoughts?