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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 10:26:41 GMT -5
But please do not share or quote this review, I'm basically not allowed to say anything at all before the release date (which still is 10/2, no digital release before that)
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 10:27:06 GMT -5
T4p!!! Are there any "Black Cat" sounding songs? There are guitars yes
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Post by colbyco on Sept 17, 2015 11:01:12 GMT -5
Unbreakable and No Sleeep are the most r&b tracks there are imo. Now to think of it, No Sleeep was an obvious choice for a single. Artistically ambitious? Oooh, sounds interesting! Jimmy Jam did say this album was unlike any other Janet album. I'm liking what I'm hearing, thank you for that!
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Post by MiniMusic on Sept 17, 2015 11:08:55 GMT -5
How would you compare it quality wise to the rest of her albums?
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Post by cjay on Sept 17, 2015 11:35:15 GMT -5
O.M.G. Here are my notes...I signed an agreement that I won't share any confidential information which includes "descriptions of recordings" so I won't mention specific tracks here... BUT you can try to guess them. First of all, she touches almost ALL GENRES possible on this album. It sounds very unique for a Janet album but mostly pop. There are less r&b tracks than I thought. Ballads are smooth, one song that goes "Who's gonna be there after it all? / I will" is purely a piano ballad. And a lovely one. It's not sexy album, it's a happy album. One song is gloriously EDM "I had a great epiphany / Rhythm Nation was that dream". Another dance track (with one word title) will sound tremendous when remixed. Pure dancefloor bliss. Thematically it's closest to Rhythm Nation as a whole. There are songs that are classic soul. One song in the album declares: "I've seen a beautiful vision / What we can create"... it's like Heal the World gone smooth soul. The song after that sounds like a Jackson 5 song in the new millennium. The heart of the album is probably the time when she whispers over a mysterious beat: "You never know, unless you've been there". No Sleeep is definitely a highlight there too. Fabulous stuff, very versatile. Artistically ambitious. EDIT: It starts with Unbreakable and three upbeat tracks after that, as usual (I think she has had the same concept since Damita Jo) Thank you for the information! I think this is going to be a great album. I hope there will another urban AC single because they will give her the most support.
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 11:56:08 GMT -5
How would you compare it quality wise to the rest of her albums? I just realised what describes this the best IMO: Imagine "Doesn't Really Matter" and make an album out of it. I'd say this is in her top 4/5, but hard to conclude after one listen.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 17, 2015 12:49:18 GMT -5
I'm excited all over again. Despite no interludes, I have faith this will be a classic Janet record.
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 12:57:19 GMT -5
One thing was so random... she said "Plush" in the middle of other song than No Sleeep.. I think that was already discussed here at some point. But that made me laugh a bit.. Only the queen... :'(
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Post by MiniMusic on Sept 17, 2015 13:01:19 GMT -5
How would you compare it quality wise to the rest of her albums? I just realised what describes this the best IMO: Imagine "Doesn't Really Matter" and make an album out of it. I'd say this is in her top 4/5, but hard to conclude after one listen. Doesn't Really Matter is pop perfection yaassss slay!
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Post by bat1990 on Sept 17, 2015 13:04:13 GMT -5
How would you compare it quality wise to the rest of her albums? I just realised what describes this the best IMO: Imagine "Doesn't Really Matter" and make an album out of it. I'd say this is in her top 4/5, but hard to conclude after one listen. OMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! I stan for "Doesn't Really Matter" forever and a day
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 13:07:06 GMT -5
I was thinking of DRM mostly because of the happy vibes and various genres there are.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Sept 17, 2015 13:12:12 GMT -5
I won't lie. I'm not 2 thrilled it's mostly pop.
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Post by cjay on Sept 17, 2015 13:47:01 GMT -5
Maybe 4 proper singles, given that Unbreakable isn't one. The track posted here earlier, The Great Forever, is an obvious one. Not sure about BURNITUP but her hardcore fans will stan for it a bit I'd say. It's funny that you say the Great Forever is an obvious single choice (even over BIU). When Janet posted that clip of TGF, fans didn't seem to feel it. I personally think the clip posted doesn't represent the song well. So I for one and very interested in hearing TGF in full.
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 17, 2015 14:00:40 GMT -5
BIU is just a bit too "So Excited" for me, TGF is smoothier and still catchy
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Post by newpower on Sept 17, 2015 18:43:03 GMT -5
tonight's the night
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Post by So Pure on Sept 17, 2015 19:24:23 GMT -5
As much as I was saying before that she needed to tone down the sexual references, I'm kind of bummed to see that she's not able to express that part of herself publicly anymore. Or so it seems.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Sept 17, 2015 20:10:58 GMT -5
As much as I was saying before that she needed to tone down the sexual references, I'm kind of bummed to see that she's not able to express that part of herself publicly anymore. Or so it seems. You do know what No Sl333p is about, right? LOL. Yes, this may be a more demure Janet - but it's tremendously refreshing for me. I don't need any more pornographic muzak from her. It's nice to have something a bit more mature; it's been needed for a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2015 20:13:25 GMT -5
As much as I was saying before that she needed to tone down the sexual references, I'm kind of bummed to see that she's not able to express that part of herself publicly anymore. Or so it seems. You do know what No Sl333p is about, right? LOL. "the stress involved in being a Muslim wife" - Janet Jackson
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Post by Dammn Baby on Sept 17, 2015 20:15:20 GMT -5
You do know what No Sl333p is about, right? LOL. "the stress involved in being a Muslim wife" - Janet Jackson Well, she seems happier than she's been in a long time! Must be some good D.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 17, 2015 20:16:25 GMT -5
Dammn Baby screamed "sex" to me just looking at the track list. But now I assume it's just a standard love song?
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Post by Dreams on Sept 18, 2015 0:12:23 GMT -5
As much as I was saying before that she needed to tone down the sexual references, I'm kind of bummed to see that she's not able to express that part of herself publicly anymore. Or so it seems. I kinda get the sense that she's perfectly fine with it though.
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 18, 2015 1:09:03 GMT -5
Dammn Baby screamed "sex" to me just looking at the track list. But now I assume it's just a standard love song? Yea, it's not as sexy as it could be. She still sounds sexy on several songs, however there's no "Moist" on the album. And no matter what her religion is and whom she's married to, it's the right thing to do this time.
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Post by bat1990 on Sept 18, 2015 9:56:39 GMT -5
^Couldn't agree more.
We got porn from All For You through Discipline, so I am 100% okay with things being switched up.
For those who want f***ing, you have PLENTY: Someday Is Tonight Anytime, Anyplace Throb 70's Love Groove Twenty Foreplay Rope Burn When We Ooo China Love Love Scene (Ooh Baby) Would You Mind Warmth Moist Take Care Love 2 Love Discipline
as well as countless other songs about sex without actual sex noises.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Sept 18, 2015 12:39:29 GMT -5
Really hoping there's a promo blitz..still can't believe we don't even have one televised NO SLEEEP performance at this point!
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Post by Ginger Spice on Sept 18, 2015 19:19:16 GMT -5
She was amazing last night! No one can dance like her.
My only complaint was that her band was way too loud - I could tell she was having trouble hearing herself on some of the time. Despite this, I was really impressed. I'm hoping I can see her again in March.
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Post by newpower on Sept 18, 2015 20:37:44 GMT -5
She was amazing last night! No one can dance like her. My only complaint was that her band was way too loud - I could tell she was having trouble hearing herself on some of the time. Despite this, I was really impressed. I'm hoping I can see her again in March. it was my only complaint too last night. But it was a great show.
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 19, 2015 1:35:29 GMT -5
All these reports from shows make me so happy! She's doing such a comeback!
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Post by Ling-Ling on Sept 19, 2015 9:18:24 GMT -5
Why in the world have I been jamming non-stop to 20 Y.O. all week? It's always been one of my least fav albums by her, but for some reason, it's working for me now.
Argh, so tired of waiting for Unbreakable!
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Post by Kishi KCM on Sept 19, 2015 9:22:32 GMT -5
Tomorrow night is my show. Whatever you do Janet, don't break me. Just give me everything I need, I know you will. I think I'm ready!
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Post by Enigma. on Sept 19, 2015 9:23:08 GMT -5
I was just listening to Get It Out Me... So trashy and lovely at the same time.
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