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Old 20-09-2006, 18:56
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I did a search and couldn't find a thread on this, so accept my apologies if I've missed it.

Anyway, this leaked last night, and after being extremely disappointed with 'Call On Me', I was unsure of whether I would like this album or not. 'So Excited' resoted my faith in Janet a little, but I was still a bit anxious of this living up to the hype, consider Janet, herself, said this was her going back to the 'Control' era.

However, after listening to this last night, I couldn't be happier. It's not quite 'The Velvet Rope, but after the mess, that was the last two albums, this is definitely a return to form for Janet. I am actually shocked at just how good it is. There's isn't one single track that I could say was bad. Even 'Call On Me' sounds better as part of the album. Why is was released as the first single though is still a bit of a mystery, consider the quality of the rest of the tracks.

Stand outs for me are:

Do It 2 Me (This has to be a single!)
Show Me
This Body
With U
Take Care
Get It Out Me

Unfortunately, this will probably flop in the UK, due to lack of promotion, but this is by far her best album since 'The Velvet Rope'.

Anyone else loving this as much as me?
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Old 20-09-2006, 19:24
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interesting I'll give it a listen. itunes doesn't have The Velvet Rope, which is irritating as I love that album but only have it on tape. I'll have to buy the cd but even that's proving quite tricky to find.
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Old 20-09-2006, 20:07
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I've just 'obtained' this too... (in the same way I 'obtained' the recent Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera albums).
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Old 20-09-2006, 22:10
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I'm a huge Janet fan and I can't wait to get the album next week either. I didn't like "Call on Me" at all, but I love "So Excited." It's a shame she doesn't get more attention in the UK.
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Old 21-09-2006, 20:01
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Track listing:[LIST=n][*]20 (intro)[*]So Excited (feat Khia)[*]Show Me[*]Get It Out Me[*]Do It 2 Me[*]This Body[*]20 Part 2 (interlude)[*]With U[*]Call On Me (feat Nelly)[*]20 Part 3 (interlude)[*]Daybreak[*]Enjoy[*]20 Part 4 (interlude)[*]Take Care[*]Love 2 Love[*]20 Part 5 (outro)[*]Roll Witchu (Bonus track)[*]Days Go By (Bonus track)[/LIST]
Janet called this album '20 Years Old' because it's 20 years since 1986's 'Control' album. Seems like she doesn't count her two albums before 'Control' (1982's 'Janet Jackson' and 1984's 'Dream Street'). I've actually lost count which album number this one is now.

'So Excited' has a sample from Herbie Hancock's 'Rockit'. I don't like it as the sample is annoying, doesn't add to the track and isn't a clever choice for a sample either.

'Get It Out Me' has a few lines sung to Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force's 'Looking for the Perfect Beat' (like LL Cool J Featuring J Lo's 'Control Myself' because Jermaine Dupri had a hand in both tracks).

'This Body' is dreary and monotonous.

Overall it's an OK album. I'm still playing it and it'll take several more plays before I get used to it. It's a lot better put together than Beyonce's album anyway.
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Old 22-09-2006, 12:28
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She spoke about the 20 year thing in a mag articule (Q maybe? Can't remember) - Control was her first album that she did independantly of her Dad which is why she starts her solo clock from there and not her actual first album.
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Old 22-09-2006, 13:15
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i have pre-orderd it and really dont want to download it first, because it will ruin it when i first listen to it
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Old 25-09-2006, 23:01
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VERY impressed - I've read a lot of negative comments online and was quite worried for this album. So impressed with it I've ordered the Japanese Deluxe edition for the DVD, book and bonus tracks.
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Old 25-09-2006, 23:14
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How come everyone is slating Call On Me. I think the song is alright, obviously a bad choice for lead single but the track is all good. Not overly keen on the album though, thought Damita Jo was a lot better. The only stand out tracks for me so far are 'So Excited' and 'Daybreak'.
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Old 25-09-2006, 23:15
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I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. I have every single one of her albums!
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Old 26-09-2006, 00:16
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There isn't a track I dislike -Enjoy just HAS to be a single. So Excited should've been the first single...why they chose Call On Me is a mystery to me.
I too ADORE Damita Jo...in my top 3 Janet albums
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Old 28-09-2006, 22:30
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This has been on repeat since Monday - anyone who likes Janet should buy this
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Old 05-10-2006, 21:25
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Originally Posted by gargleroadside
[LIST][*]Roll Witchu (Bonus track)[*]Days Go By (Bonus track)[/LIST]
Does anyone know where you can get these tracks from??
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Old 08-10-2006, 13:11
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Originally Posted by mathmosman
Does anyone know where you can get these tracks from??
They both appear on the Japanese edition - which I received yesterday, they're both fab - especially Days Go By which is in my top3 of the album already
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Old 08-10-2006, 13:16
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Her interludes are so boring, must she have so many. Although some of them on Damita Jo were geniuenly funny, even if there weren't meant to be...
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Old 08-10-2006, 14:17
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There's only 5 on here - and they fit in with the album. Chatting to her friend Lynette, a singing interlude 'smooth it out' leading into the mid tempo/ballad section.
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Old 10-10-2006, 20:44
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I like the interludes too! Pity they all werent a bit retrospective mind. I kinda wish the first one wasnt made to sound so "casual" with the way she starts and the stops to ask "are you recording". I would have preferred it to be just so.
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