SloLove Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 20 Y.O. "20 Y.O." a celebration of the joyful liberation and the history-making musical style of Janet's breakthrough album, "Control," was Janet's ninth studio album and eighth consecutive top three debut album. "This album takes me to a place where I haven't been in a while: R&B and dance...The album also features samples from music that inspired me 20, 25 years ago," remarked Janet. The albums title referred to the two decades that had passed since Janet released "Control," and was praised as being all about dancing, and as being a return to Janet's R&B roots. (Intro) 20 So Excited Show Me Get It Out Me Do It 2 Me This Body 20 Part 2 (Interlude) With U Call On Me 20 Part 3 (Interlude) Daybreak Enjoy 20 Part 4 (Interlude) Take Care Love 2 Love (Outro) 20 Part 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Great memories from this era even though the album under performed. The forum was crazy....I got to meet Janet and was in the group of the first people in the public to hear 20 YO and watch COM video. Janet was so pretty when I met her. JD recognised me from the forum. Musically I liked this album - I just thought promo and single choices were atrocious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloLove Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 i actually remember the hype from this and your experience paul because you would come back and tell the forum...you gave us a run down and the tracks and said which ones you thought we would enjoy...i dont know why so many fans hate it but i love it and still listen to it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like it too - I like the heavy beats. The only track I hate and have probably only ever listened to about 4 times is This Body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloLove Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like this body...i had a video planned out in my head for that too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemesumJJ Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 20 Y.O. turned into 20 HELL NO. I only love the era because of the Myspace videos, the 20 Y.O. DVD with her making the video and photoshoots on it. The era gave us behind the scenes Janet and I love that. But there are some great songs on the album 1. Enjoy: I love the song lyrically. The message is great. If you wanna find the paradise Do it now never too late to try Lose your inhibitions Let your inspiration set you free And just enjoy and celebrate Enjoy the love we make Enjoy, appreciate Enjoy Just keep on doing it 'Til my hearts content And enjoy when someone smiles Enjoy 2. This Body: I like it. The beat knocks and its classic I will turn you out Janet. Now we're at your home Lead the way to your room What you're lookin' for Is right on page 52 You see what you like Reading bout what I like When I'm all alone in the zone with a man You'll go crazy when you see me see me Start shakin' and movin' all around Start shakin' and movin' all around 3. With U: A beautiful love song that kinda gave us insight to her and Jiminy Crickets relationship Strangely I feel a connection with you babe Oddly enough I crave for it to remain purely More authentic than I've been used to Surely this can't be something that's taboo cause you Got it like I like it and I feel the need to say Baby it's forever and I really mean to Make you feel as special as I see you baby Never have I ever been around someone Who makes life so free and life so fun And as crazy as it may sound, I ain't joking baby 4. Show Me: Its cute. Thats really all I can say. Show me How bad do you want it? How bad do you want it? Whoa oh whoa show me How bad do you need it? Cause actions speak louder than words 5. ALL OF THE INTERLUDES ESPECIALLY INTERLUDE 2. Janhova's harmonies on that...YASSSSS 6. Call on Me: Great vocal from her. Nelly? For what tho? She coulda did better with picking a rapper. Did we not see him call her album the Velvet Robes? LMFAOOO In all the album was a let down. Id give it a 5 out of 10 and thats being nice. I think she just let other people kind of take control with this one. Like she did with 2008's Punishment album. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopia Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 This Body and Take Care are part of the albums gems. 2 of the most underrated tracks on the album, specially This Body. Ever since ive heard This Body that i have this vision of her performing it in such a raw sexual (nothing like DC, WYM or RB) provocative almost animalistic but not explicit way ... I would DIE if she did this track live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloLove Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 20 Y.O. turned into 20 HELL NO. I only love the era because of the Myspace videos, the 20 Y.O. DVD with her making the video and photoshoots on it. The era gave us behind the scenes Janet and I love that. But there are some great songs on the album 1. Enjoy: I love the song lyrically. The message is great. If you wanna find the paradise Do it now never too late to try Lose your inhibitions Let your inspiration set you free And just enjoy and celebrate Enjoy the love we make Enjoy, appreciate Enjoy Just keep on doing it 'Til my hearts content And enjoy when someone smiles Enjoy 2. This Body: I like it. The beat knocks and its classic I will turn you out Janet. Now we're at your home Lead the way to your room What you're lookin' for Is right on page 52 You see what you like Reading bout what I like When I'm all alone in the zone with a man You'll go crazy when you see me see me Start shakin' and movin' all around Start shakin' and movin' all around 3. With U: A beautiful love song that kinda gave us insight to her and Jiminy Crickets relationship Strangely I feel a connection with you babe Oddly enough I crave for it to remain purely More authentic than I've been used to Surely this can't be something that's taboo cause you Got it like I like it and I feel the need to say Baby it's forever and I really mean to Make you feel as special as I see you baby Never have I ever been around someone Who makes life so free and life so fun And as crazy as it may sound, I ain't joking baby 4. Show Me: Its cute. Thats really all I can say. Show me How bad do you want it? How bad do you want it? Whoa oh whoa show me How bad do you need it? Cause actions speak louder than words 5. ALL OF THE INTERLUDES ESPECIALLY INTERLUDE 2. Janhova's harmonies on that...YASSSSS 6. Call on Me: Great vocal from her. Nelly? For what tho? She coulda did better with picking a rapper. Did we not see him call her album the Velvet Robes? LMFAOOO In all the album was a let down. Id give it a 5 out of 10 and thats being nice. I think she just let other people kind of take control with this one. Like she did with 2008's Punishment album. he called it the velvet rose lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I joined the forum shortly before its release. ... That's all I got to say on the matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The album is so good, but so forgettable. I can't explain it. I rarely play the album, but when I do those beats bump hard!. It's def meant to be played loud and with lots of bass, but when you think of Janet Jackson it's just not one of the first albums that pop in your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I think its also cause the album is missing a pop record. There's pop there but its very hip-hop influenced. The entire album is midtempo. Not much there for her faster paced fans. Her Oprah and Billboard award performances tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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