January 26, 200817 yr 1. "Love" - This one is a banger. Clever wordplay likens falling in love to getting in a car accident. "I shoulda stopped at the red light/ I'm like a deer in headlights/ He hit me with his love la la la love/ Got me caught in a wreck/ I'm a mess." 2. "Feedback" - This one is the current single. If you haven't seen the video yet. Peep it here. 3. "This Can't Be Good" - This song was written and produced by Ne-Yo. It's a beautiful slow song that features those classic Jackson vocals. 4. "Rock With You" - LA Reid had to put on his tinted glasses when this song came on. It starts with a robotic voice declaring "I want to rock with you." The song is very electronic and will bang in the clubs. 5. "Tonight" - Is another club joint. The hook is, "Something in the air has got me feeling like I want it tonight." "Tonight" is a sexy song that features classic Janet lines like, "My body's here I'm soaking wet, I want to give you something that you won't forget." 6. "The Greatest Ex" - Janet slows it down for this one. It's an ode to an ex-love that will always have a place in your heart. 7. "Discipline" - This song about sexual surrender. "I need some discipline tonight, I've been very bad," Janet coos on this track. She begs for punishment with lines like "Daddy, make me cry" and "Take your frustrations out on me." 8. "Rollercoaster" - This one was produced by Darkchild (who also did "Feedback"). It's simple yet catchy, "You take me up and down with emotion like a roller coaster/ like a ferris wheel." 9. "Let Me Know" - Miss Jackson says "let me know if you want me" while rhyming her attributes. She is flexible, incredible and... (wait for it) edible.
January 26, 200817 yr Heres a review from VH1, looks like Discipline is gonna be amazing!: Yesterday, Def Jam honcho L.A. Reid invited a group of journalists into his office to play tracks from Janet Jackson’s upcoming album Discipline (due out Feb. 26). Janet fans worried that the absence of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (her longtime producers who’ve been shaping her sound since 1986’s Control) should fear not: the combination of pillowy, multi-tracked harmonies and virtually non-stop dance tracks results in an album that out-Janets Janet. Easily her most dance-oriented album since Rhythm Nation 1814 (and possibly her most dance-oriented album ever), Discipline is the album so many fans have been waiting for. Below are our impressions of the nine tracks Reid played: 1. “Luv” - An extended automotive metaphor (red lights/headlights imagery, the line: “He hit me with his love”) makes this like a bumper-car rink for Janet’s vocals, which bounce her constant refrain of “Luv, luv, luv, luv…” all over the place. Vocally, it’s hyper like the chorus of Chris Brown’s “With You,” but musically, it sounds like a Southern-fried sequel to Kanye West’s “Good Life.” Reid played this one twice and after the second time, there was some murmuring about it being the next single. Commercially, that would make a lot of sense. 2. “Feedback” - The single, duh. It has a house beat, but it’s the least house-y of the other 4/4 tracks. Oh yeah, Janet goes there. Also, I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to hear Janet sing about her period amongst fine wood office furniture and expensive candles. A moment to remember, for sure. Listen to “Feedback” on Rhapsody. 3. “This Can’t Be Good” - Think Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat” with a more punishing beat, and you’re halfway there. Another obvious reference point would be Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies” and/or Janet’s own “Spending Time With You” from Damita Jo. Lyrics are standard falling-in-love-too-deep fare, although the song is put together well: the thwack of the snare contrasts heavily with the layers of cooing vocals. The layers pile and pile so that by the bridge, the song is virtually dizzying. This one’s extremely well-produced, but perhaps the least exciting track we were privy to. 4. “Rock With You” - This one was rumored to be a cover of Michael Jackson’s classic and/or to feature Michael himself. It’s neither. It seems to have some melodic elements snatched from Mike’s track, although the chorus is more, “Ooh ooh ooh ooooh oooh oooh” than “I wanna rock with you.” Janet’s vocals seem a bit detached and robotic, but that’s not an insult: they’re most reminiscent of Donna Summer’s in “I Feel Love” without the operatic flair. This one is pure house music, with an electroboogie bass line borrowed from the ’80s. It’s bright enough so that it wouldn’t sound out of place on one of those Beach House compilations released by Hed Kandi. 5. “Tonight” - Speaking of bright, this one just shines. It’s another dance track — more or less housey (although the beat pattern has a slight twist keeping it from being straight four-on-the-floor for most of it). It has the filter-house thing of Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” going on (the second verse is virtually treble-free), but where that song has a darkish vibe, this one’s up up up. Again, Janet seems detached, but that’s only during the verses: she breaks out like the sun between clouds during the chorus, belting in her high register that immediately reminded me of “Young Love.” The song only gets better as it goes, too: two killer bridges and an amazing breakdown (”Don’t leave me alone tonight / Don’t leave me tonight”) close it out. Epic and brilliant: this is by far my favorite track that we were played. 6. “The Greatest Ex” - A departure for Janet, this one’s most akin to OneRepublic’s “Apologize.” Like “Tonight,” there’s this epic sensibility, but this time it’s applied to the power-ballad template. Timbaland-esque beats skitter around Janet’s confession (this definitely seems like the most personal song on the record): “In my heart, I know you’ll always be the greatest ex ever.” I pointed out to L.A. Reid after that this is the pop smash, the Z100 crossover and he agreed. It’s not the best track, but it has tremendous potential to kill at radio. Seriously, if Janet can’t get a hit with this one, it isn’t her fault; it’s the world’s. 7. “Discipline” - The baby-making track (though in an interview conducted with Janet today, she told us about “Curtains,” which is faster but with a sexy vibe). It’s similar in theme to Velvet Rope’s “Rope Burn,” but not in sound. This is slower and sparser, like a Prince song that’s not purple, but black and blue. “I misbehaved / I touched myself even though you told me not to,” coos Janet to her “Daddy” before asking him to “take out your frustrations on me.” It’s heavy stuff, but probably not as dark as it sounds. The snare is made to sound like a whip, which is a pretty brilliant touch. 8. “Rollercoaster” - One of the most bizarre things that Janet’s ever done, it wouldn’t be surprising if this one ended up being left off the album. It’s extremely layered and tough to get your head around: the melody never seems quite right until the bridge and then after, it’s more topsy-turvy. Rodney Jerkins produced this one and though it shares virtually no musical ideas with it, it has the same woozy effect as “What About Us?” which he produced for Brandy. 9. “Let Me Know” - A Miami-bass-esque ballad that’s somewhat indistinct, but nice all the same. It sounds more like filler than anything else we were played, but it’s pleasant enough. After L.A. played the nine tracks, he asked us if we wanted to hear anything again, and ended up playing “Luv” and “Tonight” another time before saying goodbye. As a bonus treat, he played the title cut from Mariah Carey’s That Chick as we were leaving. Mariah’s tune is a rollerskating jam not unlike Ne-Yo’s “Because of You.” It just never stops bouncing. Hearing it on the way out underscored the feeling I got from hearing Janet’s disc: now’s a really great time to be a diva. I cant wait to hear it :o
January 26, 200817 yr Why don't they use the cover where she looks like that metal robot? She looks so hot there.
January 27, 200817 yr oooooo :wub: Confirmed Tracklisting: "Discipline" (Produced by Ne-Yo) "Let Me Know" (Produced by Ne-Yo) "Luv" (Produced by R. Jerkins) "Roller Coaster" (Produced by R. Jerkins) "Feedback" (Produced by R. Jerkins) "Rock With You" (Produced by J. Dupri/Ne-Yo) "Letchu Go" (Produced by J. Dupri) "Tonight" (Produced by Stargate) "The Greatest Ex Ever" (Produced by The Dream/T. Stewart) "This Can't Be Good" (Produced by Ne-Yo) "Feedback (Remix)" (Bonus Track) 1
January 27, 200817 yr Its also being released in Poland on Feb 1st :o So we will hear it before next week is out :w00t: :w00t:
February 1, 200817 yr Luv + Rock With U have leaked! I really like them! :o Its very "Velvet Rope" style imo...
February 1, 200817 yr Ryvita my darling is there any chance you can send me them on something that isn't ZShare, unfortunately that doesn't want to work for me tonight. :(
February 2, 200817 yr those songs are nice. have you heard the "feedback" remix with Ciara? it's hot.
February 3, 200817 yr Ryvita my darling is there any chance you can send me them on something that isn't ZShare, unfortunately that doesn't want to work for me tonight. :( Ooooh bit late in seeing this :( I will send a pm thats if you still need em :P
February 4, 200817 yr have you heard the "feedback" remix with Ciara? it's hot. ZOMG! :o :wub: I must listen when I get home :wub:
February 5, 200817 yr I can't believe how quickly shes's come back! Good to hear it and Feedback is really growing on me. She looks really nice with her hair down and in that red outfit. Thing is, hasn't she done all that sexy robotic alien thing before?
February 6, 200817 yr "Got me caught in a wreck, i'm a mess" I really like "Luv" now :wub: "Rock With U" is still ok for me.
February 17, 200817 yr The International Album cover: http://www.janet-love.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/album1.jpg I'm mad it comes in that plastic. http://www.janet-love.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/album5.jpg The UK version of the album has Let Me Know on it too!
February 17, 200817 yr ooo loving the artwork! A few songs have leaked fully now, my scores on them: "2Nite" - 9/10! :wub: (Silly b**ch, its screaming for 2nd single -_-) "Greatest X" - 7/10 (A poor mans "Again" but its decent enough) "RollerCoaster" - 8/10 (Quite catchy) "The 1" - 8/10 (The Missy rap is pretty awesome! :lol:) "Cant Be Good" - 8/10 (Apart from the start, its very good). This is shaping up to be a great album! :o
February 17, 200817 yr It's leaked? :o Hmm... should I give it a go or not? :unsure: ----------------------- Greatest X - Yawn. It's like some attempt at a HipHop-RnB Rihanna-Pussycat Dolls-Mariah type ballad, without the good vocals. The 1 - The opening really started to put me off. :lol: Missy is amazing, but If I didn't know this was Janet, in some parts I would say it was Michael singing. :lol: It's an okish song, dosn't do anything for me.
February 19, 200817 yr It's leaked? :o Hmm... should I give it a go or not? :unsure: ----------------------- Greatest X - Yawn. It's like some attempt at a HipHop-RnB Rihanna-Pussycat Dolls-Mariah type ballad, without the good vocals. The 1 - The opening really started to put me off. :lol: Missy is amazing, but If I didn't know this was Janet, in some parts I would say it was Michael singing. :lol: It's an okish song, dosn't do anything for me. The whole album hasn't leaked yet :S
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