Janet Jackson - Discipline

"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." Album Description

 Janet's back!!!
Janet's Discipline is an awesome CD this time around. The last couple have been forgettable. There are great club songs and awesome slow jams. The only thing I wonder about is why aren't any of her songs gettin love on the radio?. May 2, 2008

 Terry Mesnard is a Hater
Janet's new album is all that and then some. I've been a fan for 22 years and I have followed every career step she's taken. He says what we have here is a failure to communicate. Well. Janet communicated very well when she said SHE DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO PROVE. Discipline is the best song on the album. And so what she says "Daddy," its Janet and she is being Janet. Don't worry about how a 40 year old should sound in the bedroom. Women around the globe say "Daddy" every night when screwing their men. Janet you are the best. And every song on the album is a banger. I love Discipline and I can't wait for the Tour. Glad I bought two copies of the album.

April 27, 2008

 Excellent CD
This CD is really really good. It stays in my CD player. I listened to the snippets and a few songs stuck to me in which I had it on the list to go out and buy. Then it was given to me as a gift and I absolutely love it! I haven't been this attached to a JJ CD since Velvet Rope. April 25, 2008

 Well ... hum ... I mean ...
This album is sooooooo weird! All the songs seem like old Janet material played backwards. I really don't know what her intentions or expectations were, but if she wanted to give us something new, well my opinion is that she gave us something new about a century too early.

Nobody I know who has listened to this album really understood these tunes. Even I was and still am confused to classify this either as classic Janet stuff with a new consistency but with the same old fragrance or as a blended futuristic avant-garde project that is difficult to understand and love now but will probably be recognized as a work of art sometime in the future.

My opinion is Janet Jackson's career is so staled right now that she simply cannot afford to experience with tunes that will seem way too weird to her target audience. She simply has and desperately needs to go commercial right now. Janet is too much of a mainstream performer to become an American Bjork.

They use to say that "three strikes and you're out" but I'm sure Janet will be allowed to play one more card. I just hope she throws an ace of the same suit everyone will be playing then, because one more wild joker that fails to hit and she'll be pretty much on her way to the Valley of the Lost Jacksons to be received as the last standing survivor of the clan who was finally punched to death by the heavy fist of time. April 25, 2008

 No Evolution
Being a true die hard fan of Janet's, after purchasing this album I was left very depleted. This was a shock after all the hype that J. Dupri threw around about it being her BIG comeback, and the album being a front contender for Mariah's album.

With Discipline, many of the songs sounded like they belonged on the Damita Jo and 2.0. Year Old albums. There was no evolution of sounds. Even the themes that she tried to cover with this album were themes that she had previously covered with the aforementioned albums.

In my opinion, I think Janet should do away with J. Dupri and his producing, because they do not share the same chemistry as he and Mariah share. Her voice would be better suited with the same producers that Brandy, Ciara, Mya, etc. utilize.

For those looking for Janet to actually sing on this album, you will be disappointed. On most of the album she coes and seductively whispers over the tracks. There is no real singing done, which leaves one to wonder if she can actually sing. There is little to no emotion on the tracks and most appear as if she was lying in bed, on her back, with a microphone above her head singing aloud to herself.

I know for many of the songwriters involved on this project, this album had to be a disappointment. Many of the songs have the potential of being hits with the right producing and the right VOICE. I'm not sure if Janet will recover from her lackluster record sales and bless us with another album. If she does, hopefully we'll get a chance to hear a more mature and evolved Janet. A Janet that introduces us to her feminine/sexy side, while remaining classy and one that isn't afraid to show emotion as she exuberated on Velvet Rope. April 23, 2008

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