Janet Jackson was certainly in need of a fresh sounding CD. Her previous two, 20 Y.O. and Damita Jo, weren't even on my radar screen, even for a long time fan like myself, since Control. I am so glad to see her back with a CD that is modern and fresh and something to dance to!While I admit this CD took a little time to grow on me, the more I listen to it, the more I am convinced that this is a gem. It's a mix between what I consider classic Janet with her silky smooth voice and unbeatable pop beats; and an updated version that is infused with electricity in not only her voice, but in the rhythm and hooks in each song. Some of my favorite songs are: Feedback, Rock With U, Rollercoaster, Luv, 2Nite and Never Letchu Go. The things I can do without on this CD are #1 The interludes!! I don't know why Janet likes these, but I have never cared for them and they are just plain annoying to me. #2 Some of her more R&B softer songs. I just don't get into that, I'd rather have more songs that are fun, songs that I want to sing/dance along to. Overall, I like the first half of the CD way more than the second half. All that being said, I am just happy to see Janet finding her way again, I think she's a genius. I'm hoping she will continue with this metamorphasis and the next CD will even better than this. Because the great songs on this CD are GREAT...if only there were more of the same.
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