Janet.

by Janet Jackson

Overview

After Control and Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson had quite a lot to live up to. Anyone who expected Jackson to top Rhythm Nation -- her crowning achievement and an incredibly tough act to follow -- was being unrealistic. But with janet., she delivered a respectable offering that, although not as strong as either Control or Nation, has many strong points. As before, Jackson is joined by the prolific Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis team, and their input is valuable on everything from the angry "This Time" and the hypnotic "That's the Way Love Goes" to the '60s-flavored "What'll I Do" and the sociopolitical "The New Agenda" (which features Public Enemy leader Chuck D). But perhaps the CD's most exciting track is "Funky Big Band," which samples jazz legend Lionel Hampton's 1938 big-band classic "I'm in the Mood for Swing" with thrilling results. There are a few throwaways (including the lightweight ballad "Again"), but despite its shortcomings, janet. is a welcome addition to her catalog. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	07/14/2023
Label:	Umr / Universal / Virgin
UPC:	0600753980446
Rank:	51110

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Morning
2. That's The Way Love Goes
3. You Know
4. You Want This
5. Be A Good Boy
6. If
7. Back
8. This Time
9. Go On Miss Janet
10. Throb
11. What'll I Do
12. The Lounge
13. Funky Big Band

Disc 2

14. Racism
15. New Agenda
16. Love, Pt. 2
17. Because Of Love
18. Wind
19. Again
20. Another Lover
21. Where Are You Now
22. Hold On Baby
23. The Body That Loves You
24. Rain
25. Any Time, Any Place
26. Are You Still Up
27. Sweet Dreams
28. Whoops Now

Disc 3

29. And On And On
30. '70s Love Groove
31. One More Chance
32. You Want This [Remix]
33. Where Are You Now [Nellee Hooper Mix]
34. Because Of Love [Muggs 7" Mix w/ Bass Intro]
35. That's The Way Love Goes [CJ R&B 7" Mix]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Janet Jackson   Primary Artist,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chuck D   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Rap,Vocals
Kathleen Battle   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Violin,Vocals
Janet   Primary Artist
Sounds of Blackness   Guest Artist
MC Lyte   Rap
Tamas Strasser   Viola
Gary Raynor   Bass
Ann Nesby   Vocals (Background)
Dave Karr   Flute
Jamecia Bennett   Vocals (Background)
Lawrence Waddell   Organ (Hammond)
Mark Haynes   Bass
Jimmy Jam   Vocals,Keyboards,Multi Instruments
Stokley Williams   Drums,Percussion
Carolyn Daws   Violin
Marie Graham   Vocals (Background)
Alice Preves   Viola
David Bullock   Violin
Gary Rayner   Bass
Laura Preves   Bassoon
David Barry   Guitar
Mike Sobieski   Violin
Jossie Harris   Vocals,Talking
David Carr   Flute
Robert Hallgrimson   Trumpet,Sax (Alto)
Tom Kornacker   Violin
Core Cotton   Vocals (Background)
Hanley Daws   Violin
David Eiland   Sax (Alto)
Tina Landon   Vocals,Talking
Bernie Edstrom   Trumpet
Kenneth Holman   Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Celine Leathead   Violin
Frank Stribbling   Guitar
Steven Pikal   Trombone
(Ex) Cat Heads   Rap
Jeff Taylor   Bass,Vocals
Dom T   Keyboards
Jeff Gottwig   Trumpet,Clarinet
Daria Tedeschi   Violin
Danny Weatherspoon   Keyboards
Steve Wright   Trumpet
Merilee Klemp   Oboe
Kenny Holmen   Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Wright   Vocals,Keyboards
Terry Lewis   Multi Instruments

Technical Credits

Joe Henderson   Composer
Joe Shamwell   Composer
David Gates   Composer
Janet Jackson   Composer,Producer
Sandy Denny   Composer
Pete Seeger   Composer
Jimmy Harris   Composer
Chuck D   Composer
Tolchard Evans   Composer
Brandon Harris   Engineer
Al Stone   Engineer
Harvey Fuqua   Composer
Dave Darlington   Engineer
Steve Cropper   Composer
Keith Richards   Composer
James Harris III   Composer,Producer
Lee Hays   Composer
Mark Haynes   Programming,Drum Programming
Jellybean Johnson   Producer
Jimmy Jam   Composer,Producer,Remix Engineer
Nellee Hooper   Remix Engineer,Musical Producer
Mick Jagger   Composer
DJ Muggs   Remix Engineer
David Rideau   Mixing
The Flow   Performer
C.J. Mackintosh   Remix Engineer
Carlton Ridenhour   Composer
Robert Beavers   Composer
Alan Sanderson   Engineer
Len Peltier   Design,Art Direction
Bernie Edstrom   Horn Arrangements
Randy Jackson   Composer
Jean Krikorian   Design
Patrick Demarchelier   Photography
Lee Blaskey   Orchestration,Orchestral Arrangements
Tony Maserati   Engineer
Steve Hodge   Mixing
Terry Lewis   Composer,Producer,Remix Engineer