 "Still amazing eight years later..." | 2009-04-24 |
| - Reviewed By buscuithead |
In 2000, radios around the world played "Doesn't Really Matter" by Janet Jackson non-stop and it went instantly to #1. A year later, Janet proved she still had it with the song "All for You", which also went straight to #1. That same year an album of the same name (which featured both these songs) was released.
And eight years later this same album is still as amazing as ever. The original version included 20 tracks; 14 of them being songs and 6 being interludes. Since then, it was re-released with a bonus remix of the third single "Son of a Gun" featuring Missy Elliot. When this was done a "Parental Advisory" label was put on the cover, and a clean version was also released removing the extremely sexual "Would You Mind." Then in November 2001, yet another re-release was made. It contained the clean version of the album with another "Son of a Gun" remix. It also included a bonus DVD of all her music videos since she signed with Virgin Records.
(Starting with "That's the Way Love Goes")
TRACK BY TRACK:
1. Intro - It's a conversation in the studio between Janet and someone else. It ends with Janet impersonating Fran Drescher. - 7/10
2. You Ain't Right - A very weird song. It sounds strange the first time you hear it, but it will grow on you. - 8/10
3. All for You - The song I mentioned earlier. It was extremely successful on radio and MTV. It was the first single and it's more pop than R&B. - 9/10
4. 2WayForYou (Interlude) - Boring, pointless interlude with Janet having a 2 Way conversation with herself - 2/10
5. Come on Get Up - Nice beat, great to dance to. - 8/10
6. When We Oooh - Kind of boring, but the beat is good. - 7/10
7. China Love - Same as the track before it - 7/10
8. Love Scene (Ooh Baby) - Another "sex track". This is the third in a row! This one is probably more boring then the previous two, and the beat isn't as good - 5/10
9. Would You Mind - Uh-Oh! Janet gets down and dirty for the ninth track! No wonder this song was removed from the edited version of the album. Very sexy track, but warning it's VERY sexual. - 8/10
10. Lame (Interlude) - Title says all - 2/10
11. Trust a Try - Here we go! After those nasty sex fillers, this track rocks! It mixes electropop with rock and roll! It's like an electronic "Black Cat". One of my favorites! - 10/10
12. Clouds (Interlude) - OK, these interludes are getting old. This is Carly Simon talking about clouds in her coffee (Flashback anyone?) - 3/10
13. Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) (feat. Carly Simon) - Could the title be any longer? This track is built of a sample of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain". It sounds a little "different" the first time you hear it, but it will grow on you A LOT! It is another favorite of mine. - 10/10
14. Truth - Pretty song about her divorce, but clocking in at almost seven minutes, it's just too long. - 8/10
15. Theory (Interlude) - Filler. - 2/10
16. Someone to Call My Lover - Heavily sampling "Ventura Highway", this pop hit (second single) is a great pop song to dance to. (Like the single before it, "All For You") - 10/10
17. Feels So Right - It's alright, nothing special. - 6/10
18. Doesn't Really Matter - Released a year before, this number #1 hit was originally released to promote "The Nutty Professor 2", which Janet was in. It is an amazing track, especially for dancing. The version on this album is slightly different than the original radio/soundtrack mix. The song starts out with an alternate intro. It also has a dance break (if I remember correctly it was in the video) and then it plays a bit of the Rockwilder "Dance All Day" remix. - 10/10
19. Better Days - A positive song that can really help you get over things that get you down. I'm pretty sure she wrote this about her divorce. - 9/10
20. Outro - Janet hoping we enjoy the album. Well, Janet, as a matter of fact I did! - 2/10
Memorable Quotes:
INTRO:
Other Girl: "You just gotta get it in you, ya know."
Janet: "I know. I wish I had a lot in me now." (Gross, LOL)
WOULD YOU MIND:
"I just wanna taste you, suck you, etc." (See what I mean)
"The song ended?..."
SON OF A GUN:
"I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out. Stupid B***H in my beach house."
Over all this album is great, even though it has its share of filler. My only complaint is the fact all the sex songs are put together and the interludes could have been a little (a lot) better. I did like the intro though.
HIGHLIGHTS (TOP 5):
1. Trust a Try
2. Doesn't Really Matter
3. Son of a Gun
4. Someone to Call My Lover
5. Better Days |
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 "Janet Moves On" | 2009-04-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2ZSBPIBOG6N0Z |
| Janet Jackson recorded All for You following a bitter divorce and a troubling bout with depression. As a result, album tracks like "Better Days" and "Truth" deal with Janet's resolve to find peace and start again. "Son of a Gun," featuring '70s songstress Carly Simon, is a brutal, cacophonous diss track perhaps directed at Janet's ex-husband. Most of the remainder of the album is focused on freedom, independence, and the single life. The album's best songs, the title track and "Someone to Call My Lover," deal with her frustrating and equally exciting search for love (or at least sex). The former is irresistibly danceable, while the latter is built perfectly on a sample of America's "Ventura Highway." As with janet. and all of her subsequent output, All for You features a string of sex-oriented tracks, including the brilliant and unusual "China Love," with its Eastern musical backdrop. Janet gets downright explicit on "Would You Mind." While she still manages to stay relaxed and legitimately sexy as she pushes the envelope, it's starting to get gratuitous and tired; this is the third album in a row with the same formula. A few of the other ballads ("Feels So Right") fail to make much of an impact. Ultimately, All for You is another fine record from Janet Jackson; she and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis proved they could still get listeners on their feet. Still, it's hard not to view this album as a disappointment next to Janet's previous masterpieces. 3 Stars. |
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 "One of Janet's best, but mainly for the mature audience." | 2009-04-13 |
| - Reviewed By kmorris1252 |
| All for You is a great CD that keeps my attention throughout the 20 song phenomenon. Out of 20 songs it is amazing that there are only a few dissapointments (3-4) otherwise all else is great. There are some scorching between the sheets jams as well as classic dance grooves that will definately keep you on Janet's bandwagon for a while. To me this is only second to Control and Design of a decade. After this there's the Velvet Rope. Be careful though of playing parts of this CD in everyones's presence because many of the songs are suited for adult ears only. As Janet is not shy about some of her bedroom exploits on here. Great for adult gatherings and house parties. |
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| "GOOD TIMING" | 2008-11-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: AEWQL18U4BKAZ |
| I was going to the concert and I had to have this before I went. I got my wish. It was in great condition. |
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| "THE BEST OF HER WORK" | 2008-09-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A36PPZW2YLQAD |
| I love this cd. I need another one to replace this one. The ulitmate song for me is "Someone to call my lover." I don't know what's going on with her lately, but I hope she get back in touch with her origin roots soon to put out more addicting cd's like this one.. |
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| ""All 4 U"-A Journey Back To Pop" | 2008-03-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2S9P70216QC2H |
Well after the morbid masterpiece that was "The Velvet Rope", Janet Jackson began the new millennium on a very high note with her second film, "The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps" which went to number #1. Not to mention the soundetrack 's lead single, "Doesn't Really Matter", became Janet's 9th #1 hit on Hot 100 in the summer of 2000. Then a year later, Janet was honored by MTV as the First ever Icon as her 15 year career at that point contributed a lot to pop culture. Then came "All 4 U", Janet's 7th studio album which opened with an incredible 600,000+ in record sales it's first week on sale. It became the superstar's biggest opening week sale ever, much of it being the amazing success of the lead single. But unfornately while "All 4 U" was a commercial hit, selling 7 million copies worldwide (3 million in the U.S.). Not to mention, Janet became the only artist in history with 5 back to back #1 albums. The album was major disappointment to critics and some fans after an album like "The Velvet Rope". Now, while the "All 4 U" may not have leaved up to expectations of Janet's musical excellence, it's not as bad as critics say, even though there are some surprising duds here and there. It's Janet's most pop sounding album since "Rhythm Nation", but some song hold stronger than others. This album can be summed up like this:
Intro-Janet and her friend goof around before the album begins.
You Ain't Right-A futuristic R&B/Hip-Hop thriller with a very energic beat with Janet singing in a deep tone throughout. It's a great listen and will leave wanting to dance.-4.5/5 stars
All 4 U-Probably Janet's best dance song and single of the 00s. With an infectious beat, the wonderful sample of Change's "Glow of Love", and Janet's impressive vocals throughtout, it's no wonder this was #1 for 7 weeks on the Hot 100 becoming one of Janet's most successful single of her career.-5/5 stars
2wayforu (Interlude)-Janet talks to herself in a 2 way conversation.
Come On Get Up-An good upbeat, uptempo pop track that is great for the clubs and Janet sounds great throughout even if it is corny at times.-3.5/5 stars
When We Oooo-A very soothing and smooth ballad where Janet's voice bounces off the beat so beautifully.-4/5 stars
China Love-One of my personal favorites and the best songs on the album. The Chinese oriental music with the ringing bells mixed with a heavy r&b beat is arranged so well. Janet's voice just slides down the song so gracefully.-4.5/5 stars
Love Scene (Oooh Baby)-The weakest of this string of ballads. The song just grows more redundant as it goes along and doesn't have the strength of the songs before it.-2.5/5 stars
Would You Mind-The most controversal song of the album and probably of Janet's career. It's this song that generate the most hate for the album, and made critics begin to question Janet's obsession with sex. The lyrics are at their dirtiest as Janet leaves nothing to the imagination. It's a "hate it or love it" song and for me, I enjoy it from time to time but lacks what makes a Janet ballad sexy.-3.5/5 stars
Lame (Interlude)-Janet thinks guys are lame at times. Yeah, Janet, we so are!
Trust A Try-The album picks like a raging storm with this amazing track! Janet shows once again she's a versatile artist with this incredible rock thriller. Janet's vocals are sharp and the guitar solo towards the end is flawless. Why wasn't this a single?-5/5 stars
Clouds (interlude)-Janet and Carly Simon joke around before the next song.
Son of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)-Janet collaborates with Carly Simon for a heavy r&b/hip-hop track that sees Janet almost rapping completely throughout about getting revenge on her old lover (Rene perhaps?). It's a cool track even though most critics don't like it.-4/5 stars
Truth-One of the worst Janet ballads ever and worst of the album! Seriously, the song starts off well enough but goes on forever and feels tedious by the end. Janet even sounds bored throughout.-2/5 stars
Theory (interlude)-Janet has a theory...that we never hear.
Someone to Call My Lover-A wonderful pop tune and another highlight of the album. Janet's vocals are great as usual and the lyrics are sweet as Janet searches for a new lover.-4.5/5 stars
Feel So Right-Almost feels like a watered down version of the last song. Janet's vocals still sound great and it's a decent song overall.-3.5/5 stars
Doesn't Really Matter-Putting the updated remixed version on her album, Janet's 2000 #1 smash single not only fits the album perfectly but improves the album from it sometimes mediocrity.-5/5 stars
Better Days-A hopeful ballad as Janet sings about getting over the pain and problems of her life by looking forward to the better days. I love the arrangements as the song picks up and lyrics are great. A great closing song!-4.5/5 stars
Outro-Janet hopes you like the album.
After 7 years since it's release, "All 4 U" is said to be where Janet began her downfall in music. Focusing too much on her image and sex, and less on her lyrics and social issues of her past albums. Some critize for it sounding too pop, which it's weird considering the album was released during the time where pop music was still high in the music world. So critizes for it's sexed-up songs, which beside one, can be ignored. I personally like the album a lot because it's has it's moments of classic Janet and while it's down step after her last albums, I consider it better than what's to come. |
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