Reyna ♔ Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Janet Jackson created a pop masterpiece back in 1989. Today it shines more than ever. Michael Jackson set high standards for music industry with both his "Thriller" and "Bad" albums during the 80's. Seemed that all of his siblings were condemned to an implacable anonymity. Not so fast: Janet Jackson, the youngest of all, proved to the world she was able to reach stardom with her "Control" album (1986). But only a few people were ready for what would happen with her next project: Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). The album became an instant classic that surpassed all of her previous marks: she placed seven singles in the Top Five of Billboard's Hot 100, a feat unbeatable to these days. What made this album so succesful? Great music: as simple as that. Some may criticize the production for its uniform sound through its 12-track list, but in reality every song has a life of its own. Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is an unique experience to our ears and senses. Its lyrics, message, energy and high budget videos are now testimony of a great music era. Janet didn't hesitate to sing about deep subjects specially in one track: "Livin' in a World (They Didn't Make)". It speaks about children and how the world often treates them "teaching them how to hate". It's a touching song that shows not all pop music is about dressing up in meat costumes and singing about "I kissed a girl and a liked it". But she wanted to get her audience to think at the same time of having fun. The album is full of upbeat dance tracks like "Escapade", "Alright" and "Miss You Much". Girly stuff was a very important subject for Miss Janet too. And the gorgeous "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is the best proof of it. The superb short film won the MTV Female Video of the Year Award in 1991. The sexy pop superstar sang about her social consciousness in tunes like "The Knowledge" and "State of The World". The title track was in 1990 what Lennon's "Power to The People" meant to the 70's: a full of energy call to empowerment through music, education and thinking. We need more pop messages like this today indeed! Rhythm Nation 1814 in all its variety and mixing of feelings also showed a soft, yet erotic side of Janet. "Lonely" and "Come Back to Me" were the cherry on the cake: silky downtempo ballads able to make us dream of Paris with a glass of wine. Jackson delivers herself for the first time to the man of her dreams in "Someday is Tonight", the last track of the album and one of her early "baby-making" songs. Simply one of her best tunes ever, but again: there are so many! ... It's time now to rediscover this everlasting Pop/R&B/Rock/Dance masterpiece once again. And may new generations have musicians and singers like this, capable of creating songs with true meaning. Source: http://www.impre.com/la-gente-dice/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978856330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Tip your hats and rejoice, ladies and gentleman, to the legend above legends and the masterpiece that will forever live on in our hearts and minds. Titled by her success, crowned by her victories, robed by her achievements, if ANY could ever top this woman, speak of them now. And since there are none, we rejoice and be glad in her, for she is the greatest. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Great piece. RN remains my fav album of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 They better preach. Wonderful writeup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 They better preach. Wonderful writeup. Where do you get these gifs?? :lmao: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Where do you get these gifs?? :lmao: :lmao: I make them. I'm always on the look out for gif worthy moments when I'm watching shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I make them. I'm always on the look out for gif worthy moments when I'm watching shows. Awesome! Your gifs are the best around here. No doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I make them. I'm always on the look out for gif worthy moments when I'm watching shows. CND is queen of the gifs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 AIN'T NO ACID IN THIS HOUSE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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