Oh my God, I am so excited, you guys! ...

...frui-ooo-ooo-ooo-oot!

I just hope it's better than her last one.

Her voice [had] much more emotion [on Control & Rhythm Nation] and not so generic sounding as it has been on the last few albums. Anyone agree?

DMSR said:

Nope!

frui-ooo-ooo-ooo-oot!

I'm a fan of Jam and Lewis and most of Janet's stuff, but lately, including this song, it feels like there's no emotion behind her vocals. It could be anyone singing, her vocals are way too produced and mechanical, especially compared to the first 2 albums (well kind of the first-control and Rhythm Nation). Her voice has much more emotion and not so generic sounding as it has been on the last few albums. Anyone agree?

Oh my God, I am so excited, you guys! I can't believe that the song is finally out. After waiting for so long, everything is happening so fast. Just last week we didn't even know the title of the single, and now we have "Love Me For a Little While".

...I wanna make it like a dream for you, and turn every fantasy into truth. You know I'll take ya anywhere that you wanna go right now, just to love you for a little while...

The Superbowl is TOMORROW! Ahhh! I took off from work and everything, and cannot think about anything else. I've had the worst week imaginable and have been going through a lot, but when I came home to hear the new song and get caught up in all of the Janet excitement, my whole mood changed and now I can't stop smiling over the thought of all this.

The album and tour are just around the corner, too!

...frui-ooo-ooo-ooo-oot!


[This message was edited Sat Jan 31 5:58:57 PST 2004 by theVelvetRoper]

I'm a fan of Jam and Lewis and most of Janet's stuff, but lately, including this song, it feels like there's no emotion behind her vocals. It could be anyone singing, her vocals are way too produced and mechanical, especially compared to the first 2 albums (well kind of the first-control and Rhythm Nation). Her voice has much more emotion and not so generic sounding as it has been on the last few albums. Anyone agree?

DMSR said:

Agreed, but I think she did a really really good job on The Velvet Rope and janet. All For You was pretty bland vocally and if "Love Me For A Little While" is the best the album has to offer, I'm not buying it.

Someone earlier said it sounds like Janet is trying to sound like Hilary Duff trying to sound like Avril Lavigne, and that rings true (especially if you listen to a few of Hilary's tracks).
[This message was edited Sat Jan 31 6:38:21 PST 2004 by VoicesCarry]

Oh my gosh!!! You mean, she's ... she's ... she's gonna act her age on this album, instead of a sexually awakening teenager??!??!

ThreadBare said:

It would be extremely inappropriate for a teenager to be singing about some of the things she sings about.

Yeah, so anyway, I can't wait for the album!

Yeah, so anyway, I can't wait for the album!

theVelvetRoper said:

That was the original point right?? I hear ya, I love the new single and I can't wait for the album which drops ever so nicely on my birthday!!

theVelvetRoper said:

I hope the new era of Janet gives us something more than an update in production and chord changes. Usually, we get a tired rehash of her tired sex-kitten persona in 3, easy-to-peg facets:

1) the giggly daydreamer who can't believe what a great time she's having on the dancefloor,

2) the sometimes-angry, often lonely, always moaning seductress who has no inhibitions.

Every now and again, we get the

3) The social commentator with a trite, Oprah-light message of respect and self-awareness.



('tator edit...)
[This message was edited Sat Jan 31 10:59:10 PST 2004 by ThreadBare]

i love how someone posts about being excited that his/her favorite singer is going to be doing something new and, almost immediately, people have to try abnd bring someone down by unsults or backhanded comments. whatever.

i can't wait for the janet machine to start again!!!

SassyBritches said:

Saying you're not too into the new single does not mean you're insulting or malicious.

VoicesCarry said:

if that's what you said, then i probably wasn't directing that at you.

my point was, why piss on someone's parade? there's numerous janet threads of late yet peeps still felt the need to come on every last one and say something catty or insulting or negative. its all good. i mean, no one's gonna lose sleep over it . i just thought i'd mention it.

VoicesCarry said:

if that's what you said, then i probably wasn't directing that at you.

my point was, why piss on someone's parade? there's numerous janet threads of late yet peeps still felt the need to come on every last one and say something catty or insulting or negative. its all good. i mean, no one's gonna lose sleep over it . i just thought i'd mention it.

the song is cool but...
the thing that i cannot digest: she is singing to jermaine dupri! yuck!!!