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| Artist: Janet
Label: Island Def Jam
Category: Music
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Rating:  133 reviews
Sales Rank: 8701
Format: Deluxe Edition
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 001079810
UPC: 602517621640
EAN: 0602517621640
ASIN: B00128O2SK
Release Date: February 26, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I.D. (Interlude) | | • | Feedback | | • | LUV | | • | Spinnin (Interlude) | | • | Rollercoaster | | • | Bathroom Break (Interlude) | | • | Rock With U | | • | 2nite | | • | Can't B Good | | • | 4 Words (Interlude) | | • | Never Letchu Go | | • | Truth Or Dare (Interlude) | | • | Greatest X | | • | Good Morning Janet (Interlude) | | • | So Much Betta | | • | Play Selection (Interlude) | | • | The 1 feat. Missy Elliott | | • | What's Ur Name | | • | The Meaning (Interlude) | | • | Discipline | | • | Back (Interlude) | | • | Curtains |
Disc 2
| • | The Photo Shoot [DVD] | | • | The Recording Studio [DVD] | | • | Rehearsal [DVD] | | • | The Making of the "Feedback" Video [DVD] | | • | "Feedback" Video [DVD] |
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Album Description
"A PASSION FOR DISCIPLINE" by Janet "It's the idea that unifies the songs on this record. As a concept, and even a lifestyle, discipline goes extremely deep. It can be applied to so much about ourselves. In my case,I see it as one of defining aspects of my character. Discipline was there for me from the start. But it was not until this record that I began to understand its full meaning. "In putting Discipline out front -- as both the title of the album and title of a song about sexual surrender -- I wanted to announce that I was venturing into new creative waters. That meant working with producers like Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, and Ne-Yo, whose songs spoke to the immediacy of my emotions. Like all my records, this one, whether intentional or not, has autobiographical roots. It's difficult for me to work any other way. I don't feel it, if I don't believe it, I can't sing it. "So Discipline, as a storyline, begins in my childhood which someone could see as a classic study in discipline. Discipline was part of a family culture that I absorbed. I was born with it. "I also believe that discipline has given me the confidence to jump out of the nest. When L.A. Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam, and I discussed co-executive producing this record, we both agreed that the feeling had to adventuresome and fresh. I was interested in exploring musical scenarios--some exotic, many erotic, but all deeply emotional. "I wanted to push the envelope. And I'm glad that Discipline, both as a song and an album, does just that." "Deluxe Edition includes the same CD as the regular edition, plus a DVD."
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 Time to rework this tired, tired formula.... September 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After I saw in the paper today that Janet was launching a lingerie line, I was just irritated enough to come here to write a review of "Discipline". Too late--Terry Mesnard has just about taken every word out of my mouth. I would add to what he wrote that Janet was at her best when she was addressing social issues and laying down fierce, hard tracks.
With "Janet" she shed her clothes and inhibitions--bravo for you Ms. Jackson--I always thought you might be harboring the need to get just a little nasty! Then "The Velvet Rope" took that a step further and I was wowed by the funk party she threw. Since then I've felt that she has gone the way of Mariah Carey in the "make the world my gynecologist" department. Pretty much every song has to have that "I Feel Love" vibe to it. Ok Janet, we get it, you're sexually liberated--MOVE ON!
Say what you will about Madonna--and don't forget, Janet did have her say about Madonna's sexually explicit material--but Madonna did at least have a point to make with all of her sexually in-your-face moments. Janet and Mariah are just sexual in the "Look at me, I'm a butterfly, moth, whatever--dancing in the flames of love, making shadows on the wall...la, la, la!" Ok--we get your point--NEXT!
There might be a reason Janet's been on such a slippery slope with her career for the last several years--it all sounds and looks like rehash--hardly anything she does doesn't sound familiar like you might have heard it on one of her other albums. Even in her videos she has the look of someone who is only concerned with all that is superficial--even the way she looks smacks of overproduction. And, if I hear her tell me another nickname she had as a kid or call out the names of her friends in another song...don't even get me started on those "I'm sick of them by the second listen" interludes! Doesn't she have anything to say about "the state of the world today" anymore...or are her sexuality and physical perfection the only things that are on her mind? And then there are all of those lip-synced performances, which really irritate me when you've paid the purchase price to see a show--be it live or on dvd. Having a little help is one thing, but when your mouth doesn't even move with the sound--please!
I haven't given up on her, but she better find a new groove if she ever wants to be as relevant as she once was. I know the girl still has a care for something in the world besides sex, and that there's probably still a slammin' album in her somewhere, but this mess ain't a workin'!!!
 Janet Has Become A Contrived Cliche' August 22, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Back in 1986, when young Janet Jackson took CONTROL of her life,
her music and her personal affairs, I was one of her biggest fans!
I bought all of her CD's, attended every concert tour, and knew every video routine by heart from 1986's "Control" to 1997's "Velvet Rope"!!
After that, she released a greatest hits compliation "Design Of A Decade" with the slamming song "24 Play" on it, and I loved that one too!
But after that, she has, in my opinion, been on a downhill slide as
far as her music's edge and content; relying too much on sampling, repeating her same old (once cutting edge) dance routines, parodying herself on SNL and Will & Grace, and let's not even speak of her "Superbowl Wardrobe Malfunction Fiasco"!! (Umm, right!)
It seems that Ms. Jackson (If You're Nasty!) has become obsessed
with her own sexual adventures and has this neurotic compulsion to
share her predilection for Bondage, S&M, Domination, etc. with her fans!
As a result, her last few albums have been self-indulgent and mediocre!
This one, "Discipline", is no exception---very blah, flat-line
and devoid of everything that made her a megastar 22 yrs ago!
(Wow!!--I'm getting old!) I think if Janet Jackson keeps making
bad albums like this, she's going to do her legacy and place
in pop culture history a huge disservice!
She has nothing more to prove in the arena of music,
so she should focus on her acting and
behind-the-scenes stuff!--Just my humble opinion.
 Way better than the last 2! July 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have always been a huge Janet Jackson fan. Ever since her debut in 1982 I watched her rise to stardom. She is still one of my favorite artists of all time. For the first time ever, her last 2 albums disappointed me. Damita Jo and 20 Y.O., did not live up to its standards. She chose the right path this time. Way to go Janet! The song "Feedback" is her best in years, in my opinion, it's her best since 2001's "Someone To Call My Lover". Even though it had very little airplay and almost 0 promotion. It's a great song and it deserved more attention than it did. Her second single "Rock With U", is fantastic! I fell in love with the song, the first time I heard it. Maybe this song will get the attention and bring Janet back to the top. The third single "LUV" is the best track on the album. After listening to the full album, I found myself putting this one on repeat.Other standout tracks are "Rollercoaster","So Much Betta","2nite","What's Ur Name?",and "Can't B Good". All the rest are very good. This a fantastic album from Janet. Her last great album was "All For You". Even though "Damita Jo" and "20 Y.O." were good in some spots, but this album proves she still has it in her. Maybe the label change was a fresh start? Possibly! I am glad she is back with album. I recommend this album to you! You will not be disappointed!
Discipline May 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've said this before about Mary J Blige but I truly admire artists who still have enough love for and interest in music to keep putting product out there for us to enjoy. The 2 things that I hate about peoples' comments about Janet Jackson are the seeming inability of a lot of people to let the Superbowl incident die and comments about her age. Most people who comment negatively about this album on message boards have not even listened to the album, they merely parrot comments about it being sexually explicit (which it isn't) and of course, the one line in the song FEEDBACK that's been oft repeated & denegrated.
I never considered myself a "Janet fanatic" but I have managed to purchase all of her albums and although this one is not a masterpiece like RHYTHM NATION (I haven't listened to THE VELVET ROPE or JANET in their entirety so cannot comment), it still features strong dance tracks and a couple of ballads that I really like which is a successful purchase in my book.
I hope that if she releases another album, the interludes are done away with, there are too many but out of the actual 13 tracks, I really enjoy 10:
FEEDBACK - excellent lead single, it made me anticipate getting the whole album
ROCK WITH U - this is my favorite track with its smooth dance groove & chill house beats, it works perfectly with Janet's vocals
LUV - interesting track, and although the beats used are kind of big, they don't overpower Janet's vocals
ROLLERCOASTER - another interesting track, I like the drum beats in the background
CAN'T BE GOOD - this slow melodic track works with her vocals - she sounds sweet & vulnerable
2NITE - fun get up & dance track
THE 1 - I love the beats & musical arrangement and the fact that Missy doesn't overpower the track
WHAT'S YOUR NAME - I like the kind of throwback vibe of this track
GREATEST X - has a nice musical arrangement
DISCIPLINE - I found this track really creepy on the first few listens but it has grown on me, the arrangement is different & I really like the chorus
I give Janet props for her 20+ years in the biz and can appreciate the effort.
Fantastic!!!! May 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let's get the obvious out of the way: This record is not on par with classics like "Rhythm Nation", "Control", or "The Velvet Rope". But should we hold that against Janet? No, because it's difficult for legendary artists - or in her case: arguably legendary artists - to continuously make masterpieces. On that note, "Discipline" is a very good album for someone who's been big since 1986. And it's better than her last two albums. I gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because the interludes need to go. They do nothing but waste time [except for "The Meaning", which is good], and I think the last few tracks are okay, but boring.
Standout tracks are:
FEEDBACK - Janet's comeback hit. My favorite Janet song ever. The beat is killer, the vocals are sexy and sassy, and I love the robotic harmonizing in the infectious chorus. Darkchild did his thing. A++ from me.
2NITE - This had to grow on me, but now I love it especially because of the beat. It's very 90's dance-pop, but with a modern twist. It's classic Janet, and the bridge is familiar with those harmonies. People who have heard this song know what I mean.
ROCK WITH U - The 'ooohs' in this song reminisce her brother's smash of the same name. This is a straight up disco joint. Like "2nite" it's very uptempo but it has more of a late 70's/early 80's sound. The bassline is fantastic. The best part of the song in my opinion.
LUV - This is a generic R&B song, but it's better than a lot of the R&B that's out today. It's very sunny and it could be a summer hit. It's a good car song, and not just because traffic is the metaphor in this song - ha ha.
Other good tracks include THE GREATEST X, a 90's styled power ballad that's very sweet and sad all in one; THE 1, a comedic collabo with Missy that's a good club-banger; SO MUCH BETTA, a Daft-Punk sampled techno-hip-hop jam; and ROLLERCOASTER, a futuristic slice of catchy R&B-pop.
In conclusion, it's a great album. I love all of the dance tracks, because Janet does those the best. I didn't like a lot of it at first, but it grew on me. Give it a chance. Listen to it a few times and you'll like it. I guarantee it. It's not really personal, especially since Janet didn't write any of the songs, and it's a very production and beat-oriented CD. But all in all, it's great. Janet's back, regardless if this CD goes platinum or not.
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