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Janet Jackson-Unbreakable. Thoughts?
What are your thoughts on Janets new album release?
I think its really well produced and great to have the fabulous trio Lewis/Jam/Jackson all back again. Anyone else think how similar Janet's voice is to Michael's on The great forever? Apologies if this thread has been started...Have checked and could not find one .
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I'm not the biggest fan of hers, but I think it's quite a good record. A huge improvement over her recent releases.
And yes, she sounds a lot like Michael! |
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Haven't heard it yet but some critics are saying it's her best work since All For You. I personally thought Discipline was an excellent album though. Damita Jo and 20 YO were generally weak though had a few decent tracks.
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it's ok. nothing great. it doesn't have any standout tracks to match control, RN or janet but there's nothing awful on it. it's one of the best since those albums but that doesn't really say too much. it's quite laid back, but not as laid back as d'angelo or maxwell. no obvious big hit single stuff on it. at least they kept away from the by the numbers "EDM" pop lite crap
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Her best album in over a decade.
It has soul and you can tell a lot of heart is in the songs. |
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it's ok. nothing great. it doesn't have any standout tracks to match control, RN or janet but there's nothing awful on it. it's one of the best since those albums but that doesn't really say too much. it's quite laid back, but not as laid back as d'angelo or maxwell. no obvious big hit single stuff on it. at least they kept away from the by the numbers "EDM" pop lite crap
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'Shoulda Known Better' says otherwise.
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It really is a return to form imo. Her best album since The Velvet Rope.
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I absolutely love this album. Easily her best since Velvet Rope (although I have to say I love Discipline too!). So many stunning tracks.
She just sounds so good and the album has so many highlights. I'm also thrilled that we don't have to put up with her usual dozen interludes thoughout. The first half (Side A) is pretty much flawless. Dammn Baby, Burnitup, Broken Hearts Heal (amazing layered buildup) Shoulda Known Better, No Sleeep... just amazing!!! Promise of You is beautiful too. I was a bit miffed that the track 'Promise' was so short because I thought it sounded wonderful. so I was very happy when I realised the whole track was a bonus track
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no obvious big hit single stuff on it.
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at least they kept away from the by the numbers "EDM" pop lite crap
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I don't think anyone is expecting Janet Jackson to have a big hit single in 2015. It looks like the album is going to do quite well despite not having a hit single on it.
regardless of what anyone expects, with the right track she could have had a hit single. almost anyone well known artist could Quote:
It's a shame Madonna didn't do the same thing in 2012 instead of releasing the dire MDNA. the janet album may be lacking obvious hits but it's a lot more listenable than anthing madonna has released in a long time |
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Love this album. Had it on repeat since release. Just hoping she tours in the uk next year. Looking at the YouTube videos of the tour it its amazing and packed with all the hits.
Favourite tracks on new Album - Burn it up, shoulda known better, broken hearts heal! |
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regardless of what anyone expects, with the right track she could have had a hit single. almost anyone well known artist could
yeah. maybe she thought she tried rnb and that's why hard candy flopped. its incredible she had one of the hottest producers at the time and made such a dud. that maybe turned her back to the dance-pop stuff which is well over tired the janet album may be lacking obvious hits but it's a lot more listenable than anthing madonna has released in a long time |
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I don't think anyone is expecting Janet Jackson to have a big hit single in 2015. It looks like the album is going to do quite well despite not having a hit single on it.
It's a shame Madonna didn't do the same thing in 2012 instead of releasing the dire MDNA. Madonna wasn't jumping on any EDM bandwagon by doing MDNA. She has always at her heart been a dance artist. Janet on the other hand has mostly been a R&B based artist, so it would look dumb for her to do a EDM based record, where as Madonna it is her natural base. |
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regardless of what anyone expects, with the right track she could have had a hit single. almost anyone well known artist could
yeah. maybe she thought she tried rnb and that's why hard candy flopped. its incredible she had one of the hottest producers at the time and made such a dud. that maybe turned her back to the dance-pop stuff which is well over tired the janet album may be lacking obvious hits but it's a lot more listenable than anthing madonna has released in a long time However older well known artists can have a hit album. Hard Candy really wasn't a full on R&B album. It still had a a lot of dance and electronic influences. And it was hardly a flop given that it spawned 4 Minutes which was quite a big hit. Again, not sure why we have to compare Madonna and Janet and say one is better than the other. Is it because they are both women? They are very different artists. Rebel Heart is a strong album and in my opinion I prefer it to Janet's new album but everyone's taste in music is different. |
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I really like Janet's new album. Her strongest in a long time. Yeah scary how much she sounds like Michael on The Great Forever.
Discipline had a few good tracks I've always loved 'all nite' from Damita Jo. A piss poor album but I always loved that track. |
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Well known artists over a certain age won't have a hit single because radio doesn't play them no matter what it sounds like and because the younger audience who buys singles aren't interested.
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However older well known artists can have a hit album. you are comparing madonna to janet. answer those questions yourself
Hard Candy really wasn't a full on R&B album. It still had a a lot of dance and electronic influences. And it was hardly a flop given that it spawned 4 Minutes which was quite a big hit. Again, not sure why we have to compare Madonna and Janet and say one is better than the other. Is it because they are both women? They are very different artists. Rebel Heart is a strong album and in my opinion I prefer it to Janet's new album but everyone's taste in music is different. |
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that's completely untrue. have a look through the charts in the uk and us and then start looking up the ages of some of the band members of radiohead, u2, coldplay, rem etc
madonna is older than janet and she's played on the radio and has hits you are comparing madonna to janet. answer those questions yourself As you love to point out, Madonna's recent singles have not been played on the radio and haven't been hits. |
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It's interesting how everything get's compared to madonna. Why not compare to say Celine Dion or JLO? No, it's always Madonna.
Obviously she is still relevant. |
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It's interesting how everything get's compared to madonna. Why not compare to say Celine Dion or JLO? No, it's always Madonna.
Obviously she is still relevant. Just about every thread on any female artist gets compared to Madonna somehow. |
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When was the last time radiohead, U2, Coldplay or REM had a huge hit single? REM has been broken up and hasn't released anything for years! I haven't heard those artists being played on Top 40 radio, maybe ocasionally on rock oriented radio. They sell a lot of albums and often debut high on the album charts, but not on the single charts. There's a big difference between having a hit single and a hit album. Older listeners tend to buy albums from their favorite artists, not singles.
As you love to point out, Madonna's recent singles have not been played on the radio and haven't been hits. |
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It's interesting how everything get's compared to madonna. Why not compare to say Celine Dion or JLO? No, it's always Madonna.
Obviously she is still relevant. |
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A stunning return to form - in my top 3 JJ albums already
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Not bad, I've just finished listening to it.
Not really my cup of tea but she's the best female dancing performer of all times. |
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