Can anyone dispute this?

Minus escapade.

badujunkie said:

Minus escapade.

Why would you say that?? "Escapade" was actually a hit.

How about... minus "Twenty Foreplay"?

Prince- The Hits & B-Sides
New Order- Substance

James Brown- Star Time
Rolling Stones- Hot Rocks
CCR- Chronicle 20 greatest hits
Jimi Hendrix- The Ulmtimate Experience
Bob Marley- Legend
Pet Shop Boys- Pop Art
The Smiths- The Singles
Sly & The Family Stone- greatest hits
Chuck Berry- The Great 28
Willie Dixon- The Chess Box
Kate Bush- This Womans Work Anthology
Stevie Wonder- Aquarium
Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend
The Doors- Greatest Hits

Nina Simone- Legacy

You Janet stans

I'm waiting to see how many fans take this joke thread seriously.

Cinny said:

badujunkie said:

Minus escapade.

Why would you say that?? "Escapade" was actually a hit.

How about... minus "Twenty Foreplay"?

"Escapade" works my nerves...it's her "Cherish."

"Twenty Foreplay" rules...i'm sure you agree

I remember the furor that only one song from Janet. was included. For whatever reason, i still think it worked perfectly with all Control and RN stuff plus the one hint of "janet." (that's the way love goes) of where her music would go. Yes, "Again" and "If" (and Anytime Anyplace) should all be on here, but what would they replace? Every single was so essential and it's so impressive as a set when you consider the majority of the classic singles are from 2 albums...i don't know why, it just works for me

sexton said:

I'm waiting to see how many fans take this joke thread seriously.

i dont see why it has to be a joke thread, theres not much bickering and'stanning' that can go on in a greatest hits topic, the sole purpose of a greatest hits is the hit singles.you cant deny design of a decade had actual hits, including the new song.of course everybody dont think its the best of all time but nobody cant say its not a real greatest hits album.

Zapp's Best Of or Disc 1 of History, or "Ultimate" Prince all come close.

"something to remember" of course ties DOAD for number 1.

badujunkie said:

Cinny said:

Why would you say that?? "Escapade" was actually a hit.

How about... minus "Twenty Foreplay"?

"Escapade" works my nerves...it's her "Cherish."

"Twenty Foreplay" rules...i'm sure you agree

I remember the furor that only one song from Janet. was included. For whatever reason, i still think it worked perfectly with all Control and RN stuff plus the one hint of "janet." (that's the way love goes) of where her music would go. Yes, "Again" and "If" (and Anytime Anyplace) should all be on here, but what would they replace? Every single was so essential and it's so impressive as a set when you consider the majority of the classic singles are from 2 albums...i don't know why, it just works for me

It plays very nicely as the sequence jumps between eras. For some reason I was thinking it was "Runaway" you wanted to remove when I countered with "Twenty Foreplay" (even though we were typing "Escapade"... don't worry I went for lunch break).

badujunkie said:

Zapp's Best Of or Disc 1 of History, or "Ultimate" Prince all come close.

"something to remember" of course ties DOAD for number 1.

or of course disc 2 of 'the hits/bsides'

there was also a time i was obsessed with Whintey's way of doing that 2 disc cool down/throw down (or, i guess Clive's way of doing it) - but now when i listen, i long for the european edition that has the actual original versions of the uptempos. anyone else have that?

badujunkie said:

badujunkie said:

Zapp's Best Of or Disc 1 of History, or "Ultimate" Prince all come close.

"something to remember" of course ties DOAD for number 1.

or of course disc 2 of 'the hits/bsides'

there was also a time i was obsessed with Whintey's way of doing that 2 disc cool down/throw down (or, i guess Clive's way of doing it) - but now when i listen, i long for the european edition that has the actual original versions of the uptempos. anyone else have that?

I don't have that edition, but I know what you mean. I would love to have the original versions of the uptempos. Really, only the Cool Down disc works for me.

Cinny said:

badujunkie said:

"Escapade" works my nerves...it's her "Cherish."

"Twenty Foreplay" rules...i'm sure you agree

I remember the furor that only one song from Janet. was included. For whatever reason, i still think it worked perfectly with all Control and RN stuff plus the one hint of "janet." (that's the way love goes) of where her music would go. Yes, "Again" and "If" (and Anytime Anyplace) should all be on here, but what would they replace? Every single was so essential and it's so impressive as a set when you consider the majority of the classic singles are from 2 albums...i don't know why, it just works for me

It plays very nicely as the sequence jumps between eras. For some reason I was thinking it was "Runaway" you wanted to remove when I countered with "Twenty Foreplay" (even though we were typing "Escapade"... don't worry I went for lunch break).

yes - it's the tracking even though it's somewhat out of order. it still jams!

What's funny too - i have the 18 track edition of D.O.A.D. - it has 2 extra songs that fit here, which both suck (Whoops now & Best things in life are free) - so you could have EASILY plugged in "If" and "Again" (though "Anytime Anyplace" MURDERS "Again")...

Greedy ass Virgin! Wanted people to still buy 'janet.' when it was over 2 years old though (strategy paid off, though).

badujunkie said:

What's funny too - i have the 18 track edition of D.O.A.D. - it has 2 extra songs that fit here, which both suck (Whoops now & Best things in life are free) - so you could have EASILY plugged in "If" and "Again" (though "Anytime Anyplace" MURDERS "Again")...

Greedy ass Virgin! Wanted people to still buy 'janet.' when it was over 2 years old though (strategy paid off, though).

Well, it was an A&M compilation, and she had just jumped ship. I'm more surprised they got the new tracks!

glad im not the only one who hates escapade

Cinny said:

badujunkie said:

What's funny too - i have the 18 track edition of D.O.A.D. - it has 2 extra songs that fit here, which both suck (Whoops now & Best things in life are free) - so you could have EASILY plugged in "If" and "Again" (though "Anytime Anyplace" MURDERS "Again")...

Greedy ass Virgin! Wanted people to still buy 'janet.' when it was over 2 years old though (strategy paid off, though).

Well, it was an A&M compilation, and she had just jumped ship. I'm more surprised they got the new tracks!

Oh, i always thought Virign was an offshoot of A&M

TheGoldStandard said:

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Hey, we all know Janet's "band" was two guys from The Time, so don't get too self-righteous.

badujunkie said:

Disc 1 of History

That is a TERRIBLE listen. I really loathe that sequence. It ruined the DVD as well.

sexton said:

Cinny said:

badujunkie said:

Disc 1 of History

That is a TERRIBLE listen. I really loathe that sequence. It ruined the DVD as well.

Really? I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE how it opens with BJ and goes into TWYMMF. The Girl is Mine is the only garbage in the bunch.

badujunkie said:

Number Ones is better than Design of a Decade, even with the decent Anytime, Anyplace remix in place of the too long for a compilation original.

badujunkie said:

Cinny said:

Well, it was an A&M compilation, and she had just jumped ship. I'm more surprised they got the new tracks!

Oh, i always thought Virign was an offshoot of A&M

No VIRGIN was a Capitol/EMI brand, which is now under Universal Music Group. All of her catalog is under UMG now. Not sure where this new project is landing.

Design of a decade the UK Version had a limited bonus disc and a better cover.

Design of a Decade has the best visual package, that's for sure. Especially European and Japanese edition. The booklet looks amazing. I'm huge Janet fan, she's my favorite artist, but DOAD is basically two albums. It misses Diamonds, Again, If, Any Time Any Place... And she had many amazing hits after that: Got Til It's Gone, Together Again (her best selling single), I Get Lonely, Go Deep, All For You, Someone To Call My Lover, Doesn't Really Matter...


So, to me, this wins.

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I'd say with the exception of 'Rescue me' - 'The Immaculate Collection' is near enough perfect.

Although it's a shame there was no room for 'angel' , 'true blue' , who's that girl' and 'causing a commotion' - I know where was 'The Holiday Collection LP - but still.

Bob Marley's 'Legend' is iconic too.

lowkey said: