--- Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 People seem to hate on these albums, the most. What are your problems with them? Some even hate on A4U, but I still think get it's a pass coz there are some great moments on that album (and didnt really flop like the rest) I know we've discussed all this stuff before, but I feel like doing it again, in one thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Love Damita Jo, 20 Y.O. is okay, Discipline is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 DJ - I always struggle with this album. Some of it I like it. Some I don't 20YO - Awful. I think its the worst Discipline - ok, but not good enough. Was a good "comeback", but just not up to par Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 DJ - I love this album. It makes me happy and giddy inside 20 YO - I've always been harsh with this. I just think it's too 'ghetto'. Discipline - too weak. I like it for what it is but it pales in comparison to her previous works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 It probably has something to do with the lack of great songs on them. Only a few seem to pack the punch that Janet's earlier music did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopia Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I can find Janet on DJ which is something i can't do most of the time when i play 20 yo 20 yo and DC sounds like albums made by producers and that's the prob is have with both (dc is a bit better than 20 though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Janet seemed confused with Damita Jo. 20YO had too much JD... not enough Jimmy:Terry Discipline had it's highs but was really low... Janet shoulda wrote songs for this era... But I have a feeling LA REID had something to do with her not writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I love DJ. It's a pretty solid album, minus a couple of fillers. I loved 20 Y.O. at the time, but it has lost its initial appeal. I think I was just excited about it cuz it was Janet. Discipline was mediocre. The album is somewhat appealing, but it's too... I dunno. Overproduced. Lacking that Janet touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I guess I'm in the minority but I love all three albums, probably Discipline the least of the three, but there's still a lot of songs on there that I like. I think because each album has a lot of upbeat songs, which I love Janet for, but is let down by those sex songs which there were a lot less of on previous albums. I know it's just sex and all that, but I don't enjoy hearing Janet moaning and simulating orgasm tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 [quote name=Selita Jo ' timestamp='1317233268' post='244475] I guess I'm in the minority but I love all three albums, probably Discipline the least of the three, but there's still a lot of songs on there that I like. I think because each album has a lot of upbeat songs, which I love Janet for, but is let down by those sex songs which there were a lot less of on previous albums. I know it's just sex and all that, but I don't enjoy hearing Janet moaning and simulating orgasm tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm okay with DJ when I'm in the mood. I can't stand 20 except for DI2M, S.Ex. and L2L. Discipline is alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Damita Jo- If you remove “My Baby” &”Truly” & replace it with “Could This Be Love” & its good enough for me. Overall though it could be a little bit more ambitious & had some stronger single choices. 20 Y.O.- JD was only good for “Do It 2 Me“ & “Call on Me: & JJ/ TL only was really need for “Enjoy” & “Rollwitchu” (which I'm assuming they did & should have been on the album instead of a bonus) The rest of the tracks felt bland, uninspired & like she didn't wanna do it. Discipline- had small potential of what could have been a better album than 20 Y.O., but it had its own set of faults as well. I feel like for this album if each track was produced by someone different, it could have worked a little better. The best songs that came from it imo were “Luv”, & “Rock With U” Aside from that, one of my biggest pet peeves (& this generally applies to anyone) is the text messages titles like (EX: “2Nite”, “The 1”, “Greatest X”) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 The thing that disappoints me the most is that 20 Y.O. and Discipline had excellent concepts with great potential. The whole "classic me with a modern twist" for the 20th anniversary could have been AMAZING if she had actually set out to execute that "classic me" sound. Instead, she hands over the reigns to the hood rat. I loved the idea of Discipline being an extension of Control. The title alone got me excited when it was announced. I was expecting some epic shit, but instead we got some watered down Janet. So again, 20 Y.O. + Discipline = great concepts that were poorly executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 DJ - poor vocals, doesn't have much depth, missing key elements of a standard Janet album, a little too much sex 20 Y.O. - poor vocals, so-so songs, that whole R&B/Hip-Hop blend isn't Janet's style Discipline - poor vocals, has filler, contains some of the worst songs Janet has ever recorded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 * I love Damita Jo, it was a grower for me and it's now one of my favorites. I love the vibe; it makes a perfect laid-back, summer album. * 20 Y.O. I admit could've been better with maybe more variety ("Clap Your Hands" ), but it's still a very enjoyable listen (no pun intended ) * Discipline had a lot of good moments, but it doesn't feel as personal. IOW I wish she had picked up the pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Those sex songs are becoming my fav songs from the DJ album You just need to get some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 DJ - A very slow moving album. And I really hate the fact how she became so reliant on her sexuality. I don't mind janet having a sexual song here and there, but it was doing too much in the department. That shows insecurity and regression. 20YO - Bad vocals with mediocre writing/production. Discipline - Too many cooks spoiled the soup. It had promise at some parts but has no real direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Damita Jo- Honestly dont have a problem with this album at all (besides the fact Just a little while could've been completely replaced with Love Me for a Little while, like I think thats a MUCH better song) Love the vocals throughout the album, except on My baby...Idk why but I was never a huge fan of My baby, like I like it but I'd replace that with another cut track too. But I honestly like this album as much if not more than All for you. 20 Y.O. its too 1 track, too hip hop, with the exception of Enjoy, Take Care, & Days Go by. Its not mixed enough. Like theres only hints of pop & soul. I commend her for doing something different, but the quality of most of the songs could've used a boost Discipline- No exageration, its my least fave album, and thats including JJ & Dream Street. Theres maybe 6 songs I love, but still over all, most of the album seems like filler, and demo's. LOW on quality, very LOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 [quote name=Selita Jo ' timestamp='1317245878' post='244681] You just need to get some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 ki @ Austin's poor vocals DJ - A very slow moving album. And I really hate the fact how she became so reliant on her sexuality. I don't mind janet having a sexual song here and there, but it was doing too much in the department. That shows insecurity and regression. I give u a +1 for this comment. Very well saidThat album cover says it all I really find it hard to just play this album... i just pick out the songs I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Ummmmmmmmmmmmm Hate to break it to u, but ive probably had more sex than anyone on this bloody board lets keep it real just because i love the sex songs, doesnt mean i need it and its not even about that... i used to hate the songs... but now i like it.. theyve grown on me u probably hate em coz u aint getting any.. they rattle u All that from a sentence? I musta touched a nerve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--- Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 [quote name=Selita Jo ' timestamp='1317280194' post='245001] All that from a sentence? I musta touched a nerve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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downeaznboi Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 i love dj and still play it. the other two not so much. the bonus tracks from 20yo are better than some of the ones that made it into the release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 No, dear I was waiting for your response, and waiting for your flop, cliched, expected reply Im used to those standard replies The only nerve u touched was that its just so stupid, and unintelligent and ignorant, that i cant deal with it got nothing to do with my personal life i just have a low tolerance for stupidity Ignorance!..No! And apparently cant take a joke since I was just pulling your leg. Calm down mate, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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