Posted December 13, 200717 yr New album title is 'Discipline'. Album Cover: http://a688.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_3e72d4c4a4ca931324238e33eefec16f.jpg Confirmed tracklisting so far: "Feedback" "Discipline" "Tonight" "Love, Love, Love" "This Cant Be Good" "Rock With You" "Rollacoaster" "Greatest Ex Ever" Review: So, Def Jam were showing off the two female jewels in their crown today with playbacks of the new Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey albums. First up, though, was Janet's Discipline. If you've heard the single, Feedback, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the album. It's crisp, danceable R&B lavished with Janet's trademark velvet harmonies. The stand-out track was probably Tonight, a bubbling club track which can only be Jackson's response to Rihanna's Don't Stop The Music. Reid mentioned that some of the tracks weren't finished - and this one sounded like it was missing a sample somewhere in the mix. Once that's added, this could be Janet's biggest dance success since Together Again. Love, Love, Love and This Can't Be Good saw the lyrical return of the sweet singer who first raised her head on Let's Wait Awhile - all coy and bashful while falling head over heels in love. But the sleazy siren of 20 YO is also present. Title track Discipline is a gruseome plea for fetishistic S&M sex - with Janet referring to her lover as "Daddy" while asking to be tied up and disciplined. Given that her father is a well-documented control freak who used to beat his kids, this is more than a little uncomfortable. Speaking of family connections, there's long been a rumour that Janet and Michael will team up again (as they did on 1996's Scream) this year. Well, nothing I heard today confirms that rumour - but there is a track called Rock With You that appears to sample the single of the same name from Off The Wall. Could the finished version feature guest vocals by the former King of Pop? I genuinely hope not. The remaining two tracks, Rollercoaster and Greatest Ex Ever, didn't really set my world alight - but you never know what'll happen on repeated listens. The main thing seems to be that Janet is back on form, vocally and lyrically. The record is very safe and commercial, although I'm not sure where they'll go for the third single (Tonight surely has to be the second). But as a first step towards career rehabilitation Def Jam have made a strong play for their newest diva. Edited January 17, 200817 yr by Ryan
December 13, 200717 yr Oooooh i like it! :D Decent enough title. Very "Control" "Rhythm Nation" esque title. If only she would return to those days musically.
January 6, 200817 yr Some info/rumours on the album: Released: 25th Feb 2008 UK 26th Feb 2008 US A possible duet with Maroon 5 is rumoured. I do hope the Maroon 5 thing is just rumours :/ I would hate that :( Edited January 6, 200817 yr by Ryan
January 10, 200817 yr Sitting across from a roaring fireplace on winter afternoon in Vail, Janet is curled up on a dark leather couch as she discusses the unlikely topic of Discipline, the title of her new album. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, long graceful branches of towering trees are heavy with snow. In the distance, a lift carries skiers up an imposing mountain awash in white. Janet's wearing a midnight-black sweat suit, her hair pulled back to the nape of her deck. Her body language is relaxed and her eyes are smiling. She's trim, and also a little hoarse, having just fought off a cold. The whisper-quiet texture of her voice adds to the intimacy of the conversation. "Discipline has been much on my mind," she says. "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.
January 10, 200817 yr I honestly can't wait for this! Feedback is being so well received, the video is hot (and clothed thank GOD) and all the signs are looking good. I think signing with IDJ is the best thing going forward for Janet. Can't wait for this album now! :dance:
January 13, 200817 yr Supposed confirmed tracks: "Feedback" "Discipline" "Psycho" "Question Of Love" "Back To Back"
January 13, 200817 yr Cant wait for this! First day of release I shall be in HMV! haha Feedback is just fantastic!
January 14, 200817 yr Considering that Janet is an American artist and her label is based in US I am surprised to find out that her production comnpany are releasing it in the UK before US. Or is it just because we count the sales from Monday and it has to be released then, I haev no idea :(
January 15, 200817 yr New promo picture: http://www.janet-xone.com/newspics/011408.jpg The best she's looked in YEARS!
January 16, 200817 yr Album cover: http://a688.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_3e72d4c4a4ca931324238e33eefec16f.jpg
January 16, 200817 yr Or is it just because we count the sales from Monday and it has to be released then, I haev no idea :( That's it. ;) Album cover: http://a688.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_3e72d4c4a4ca931324238e33eefec16f.jpg Original cover but i'm not fond of that thing on her head. :(
January 17, 200817 yr LOADS of info!!!! :w00t: So, Def Jam were showing off the two female jewels in their crown today with playbacks of the new Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey albums. First up, though, was Janet's Discipline. If you've heard the single, Feedback, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the album. It's crisp, danceable R&B lavished with Janet's trademark velvet harmonies. The stand-out track was probably Tonight, a bubbling club track which can only be Jackson's response to Rihanna's Don't Stop The Music. Reid mentioned that some of the tracks weren't finished - and this one sounded like it was missing a sample somewhere in the mix. Once that's added, this could be Janet's biggest dance success since Together Again. Love, Love, Love and This Can't Be Good saw the lyrical return of the sweet singer who first raised her head on Let's Wait Awhile - all coy and bashful while falling head over heels in love. But the sleazy siren of 20 YO is also present. Title track Discipline is a gruseome plea for fetishistic S&M sex - with Janet referring to her lover as "Daddy" while asking to be tied up and disciplined. Given that her father is a well-documented control freak who used to beat his kids, this is more than a little uncomfortable. Speaking of family connections, there's long been a rumour that Janet and Michael will team up again (as they did on 1996's Scream) this year. Well, nothing I heard today confirms that rumour - but there is a track called Rock With You that appears to sample the single of the same name from Off The Wall. Could the finished version feature guest vocals by the former King of Pop? I genuinely hope not. The remaining two tracks, Rollercoaster and Greatest Ex Ever, didn't really set my world alight - but you never know what'll happen on repeated listens. The main thing seems to be that Janet is back on form, vocally and lyrically. The record is very safe and commercial, although I'm not sure where they'll go for the third single (Tonight surely has to be the second). But as a first step towards career rehabilitation Def Jam have made a strong play for their newest diva.
January 17, 200817 yr Oh my! I cant wait to hear "Tonight" it must be godly if its being compared to "Together Again" :wub: So here's confirmed tracks: "Feedback" "Discipline" "Tonight" "Love, Love, Love" "This Cant Be Good" "Rock With You" "Rollacoaster" "Greatest Ex Ever" Seems from that review she is back on form! :D Lets hope so! "Rock With You" will be very interesting too.
January 19, 200817 yr feedback is an awesome song! the cover is very cool except her face, she looks like an alien! Edited January 19, 200817 yr by Shaun
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