MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Overall though, this is definately her most satisfying, focused and mature work since TVR. Well played Jan.

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I knew it was young mj, but I can't remember which song cause I'm having a brain fog

MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Overall though, this is definately her most satisfying, focused and mature work since TVR. Well played Jan.

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Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

badujunkie said:

Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

u ok?

badujunkie said:

Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

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Really?

Khia is that you???

khia, she's trippin...

badujunkie said:

Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

Wow, you must be listening to a different album...or need to get your ears checked.

khia gave me a good laugh, she's so crae

alphastreet said:

khia gave me a good laugh, she's so crae

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I think "roasts and gags" says it all.

badujunkie said:

Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

So... you dismiss an entire era despite the fact the the general consensus on the album is one of her best? Sure, let's ignore critical acclaim just because you have limited taste.

bluegangsta said:

BlackCat1985 said:

bluegangsta said:

So... you dismiss an entire era despite the fact the the general consensus on the album is one of her best? Sure, let's ignore critical acclaim just because you have limited taste.

There's always somebody in the bunch who will say the sky is red when its actually blue...This album is one of Janet's best! Hands down.

What if they think it's purple?

bluegangsta said:

BlackCat1985 said:

bluegangsta said: There's always somebody in the bunch who will say the sky is red when its actually blue...This album is one of Janet's best! Hands down.

What if they think it's purple?

then there's people running everywhere

alphastreet said:

bluegangsta said:

What if they think it's purple?

then there's people running everywhere

Hmm, people should listen to "Night"...and think about Jimmy & Terry. All I'm gonna say.

man, still digesting this album and I'm glad i opted to get the Target version with Love U For Life. MAN!!! IT'S DAT DEAL. In a bygone era when DJ'S had balls (and EARS), that joint would already be in rotation here in The D, bonus track nonwithstanding! It has a Rufus and Chaka Khan-esque feel to it IMO. I totally get why it bonus as it doesn't fit "thematically" but i'm glad she put it out there.

Promise of U is nice too. (kinda Sade-ish vibe) I think it COULD'VE fit (I'd swap out Dream Maker/Euphoria, that's the only track that feels like filler to me). But yeah, the thing is no KILLER singles, that's why SOME are struggling to appreciate it. She's spoiled us in that regard. BIU is the closest and it'll get u moving but... I'm glad No Sleep was a #1 for its intended audience

MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Overall though, this is definately her most satisfying, focused and mature work since TVR. Well played Jan.

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I agree those are definitly some of the weaker tracks on the album.

WOW, nice find! I knew it was a sample but I didn't think it was lil mj, it sounds sped up and nice touch indeed!!!!

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datdude said:

man, still digesting this album and I'm glad i opted to get the Target version with Love U For Life. MAN!!! IT'S DAT DEAL. In a bygone era when DJ'S had balls (and EARS), that joint would already be in rotation here in The D, bonus track nonwithstanding! It has a Rufus and Chaka Khan-esque feel to it IMO. I totally get why it bonus as it doesn't fit "thematically" but i'm glad she put it out there.

Promise of U is nice too. (kinda Sade-ish vibe) I think it COULD'VE fit (I'd swap out Dream Maker/Euphoria, that's the only track that feels like filler to me). But yeah, the thing is no KILLER singles, that's why SOME are struggling to appreciate it. She's spoiled us in that regard. BIU is the closest and it'll get u moving but... I'm glad No Sleep was a #1 for its intended audience

IT IS!

That is my personal favorite at the moment. Interlude on repeat until I can ge the whole song Dream Maker is one of the best on the album!!!!!!!!!

Janet Jackson “BURNITUP!” (featuring Missy Elliott) [Naughty Boy Remix / Single Premiere]

http://www.josepvinaixa.c...-burnitup/

sorry Naughty Boy this REMIX IS HORRID!

After the promotion of the lead single “No Sleeep“, Jackson has confirmed the anticipated Missy Elliott-assisted track “BURNITUP!” as the second official cut from the album.

Besides, the singer has also confirmed this track as the proper lead single from the British market, which will be released with a special re-worked version made by Naughty Boy, who has recently collaborated with Beyoncé in his new single “Runnin’ (Lose It All)“.

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MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Overall though, this is definately her most satisfying, focused and mature work since TVR. Well played Jan.

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No! 'Take me away' is my favourite track on the album. It is so carefree and reminiscent of 'feels so right' and 'someone to call me lover'

'2 be loved' is catchy as hell as one of the better up-tempo tracks

The only tracks I’m not keen on are 'well-travelled' - it’s a bit too cheesy for my liking and I can’t get into ‘dammn baby’. But they are tolerable.

Please note: the Unbreakable vinyl will be released at a later date (TBD).
All sales are final.

badujunkie said:

Lets pretend this era never happened. The only listenable non single so far is Damn baby. Ruins her perfect track record. Album art sucks. Tracklist sucks. So disappointed

Please rank her 2000s albums so I can see where you are coming from. http://prince.org/msg/8/419411/

how can any janet fan want to dismiss this era? lets see...a new critically acclaimed studio album, a smash tour,headed for 7th #1 album that will give her a #1 album in 4 different decades, doing it on her own terms, negative media tides turned,finally nominated for RRHF...all while remaining low key and not embarassing herself. yeah i would say this era sucks.

WOW! This CD continues to amaze and surprise me....

lowkey said:

how can any janet fan want to dismiss this era? lets see...a new critically acclaimed studio album, a smash tour,headed for 7th #1 album that will give her a #1 album in 4 different decades, doing it on her own terms, negative media tides turned,finally nominated for RRHF...all while remaining low key and not embarassing herself. yeah i would say this era sucks.

If someone thinks 20 Y.O. is one of Janet's best albums then it makes sense that the new one wouldn't appeal to them.

lowkey said:

how can any janet fan want to dismiss this era? lets see...a new critically acclaimed studio album, a smash tour,headed for 7th #1 album that will give her a #1 album in 4 different decades, doing it on her own terms, negative media tides turned,finally nominated for RRHF...all while remaining low key and not embarassing herself. yeah i would say this era sucks.

MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

SEANMAN said:

MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Okay, I'll give you 2 B Loved, but I maintain Take Me Away is a bit naff.

MattyJam said:

SEANMAN said:

Okay, I'll give you 2 B Loved, but I maintain Take Me Away is a bit naff.

i kinda agree. at first i wasnt feeling 2 be loved, now i love it, i like take me away but its the one song i could do without.

alphastreet said:

MattyJam said:

Great comeback from Janet that's made me go back and dig out my old Janet albums. Haven't listened to this much JJ since the mid-nineties. Kinda feels like I'm reliving my youth to some degree.

As for the new album, I think the first half is definately stronger than the second half. I consider After You Fall to be the best ballad she's ever sung, and stuff like Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Night and Broken Hearts Heal are all A grade material. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the young MJ sample on Dream Maker - that was a nice touch.

I do feel the album would be stronger without Take Me Away and 2 B Loved, which sound a bit filler-ish to me.

Overall though, this is definately her most satisfying, focused and mature work since TVR. Well played Jan.

[Edited 10/7/15 11:52am]

I knew it was young mj, but I can't remember which song cause I'm having a brain fog

I knew it was MJ, and it is frustrating that I cant tell which song it is right now haha... It sounds like he's 14, so I'd say the era of Music & Me / skywriter/G.I.T (1972-1973)...

GoldDolphin said:

alphastreet said:

I knew it was young mj, but I can't remember which song cause I'm having a brain fog

I knew it was MJ, and it is frustrating that I cant tell which song it is right now haha... It sounds like he's 14, so I'd say the era of Music & Me / skywriter/G.I.T (1972-1973)...

The music sounded like with a child's heart or never can say goodbye sped up at different parts, but I don't remember...