#00057 - Artist Comeback: Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson’s newest album was released this month and I have to say, I was more impressed than I thought I would be. A few of my classic Janet songs are “That’s the Way Love Goes”, “All for You”, “Someone to Call my Lover”, “You”, “Again”, & “Where Are You Now” amongst many others.
Jackson’s last few albums have been a mix between “club”/dance songs & hip hop. I really enjoy Janet’s hip hop side and I think her talents lie mainly in that genre. However, I’m not the biggest fan of the funky beets. I think it over powers her beautiful voice & rhythm.
I remember back in the day, 5-6th grade where I’d hook up three extension cords to each other, plug in my boom box and play my scratched and skipping “Janet” album of hers and listen to it hour after hour with one of my childhood friends. Oh the memories!
Here are some of my favorites on her Discipline album:
- “Feedback” - Her first single, now on radios across the world.
- “Rock With U” - This is the best bump-n-grinding song ever for the club. Grab your honey or that cat you’re eying in the club and move your body!
- “Never Letchu Go” - This is the ballad-type of song that I crave from astounding singers. I think this is why I was so disappointed in DK’s album (review here) - there aren’t enough songs to showcase these amazing singer’s voices.
Another thing that leaves me unsettled: There are nine - YES NINE! - interludes! This is ridiculous, in my mind. Why is there such a need for so many?! Especially since I love the melodies & beats in may of them and they’re like 40 seconds long! I guess these would make great cellphone ring tones, right? Anyone need a cellphone repeater?
Do you enjoy Janet’s music? Who, in your opinion, has had a successful comeback as an artist this year in ‘08?
In the words of Mrs. Jackson, “Strobe lights make everything sexier/Shadows dancin’ on the wall/Our bodies as one”.
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Ugh I HATE Janet. Her new albums all feel like they were made in the 90’s, which I would typically like, but it’s just played out. I haven’t heard her whole new album but “Feedback” annoys me. :/ I did somewhat like that dirty song “Discipline” though…
I’ll have to preview the songs on amazon. I remember not liking her last album though.
My favs from her are the OLD stuff like “Nasty” “Miss you much” and “Love will never do without you” Gosh…I miss being younger.
Nine interludes IS a little excessive.
I never really liked Janet’s music.
im not a huge fan of janet jackson, but ill have to check out the album. Im not a fan of britney spears either but her newest song is decent, so ill check it out. Yay for new music
OMG! i love her song feedback! haha it’s hilarious, the first time I heard it was on an antm commercial! hmmmm, i really think posh made a comeback, but not really as an artist, LOL. maybe britney spears, i love her new songs! but the “break the ice” music video didn’t really fit the song =x the anime was cool & a change of pace though!