20 Y.O. [Import]

Janet Jackson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Virgin Records
• ASIN: B000FQ4O0G
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (315 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,537 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Album in the past 5 years. Miss Jackson is Back!!!, September 26, 2006

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Rodney Gunn "babyblue" (Opelika, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20 Y.O. (Audio CD)

This is by far the best album Janet has put out since The Velvet Rope. This is also the best album put out within the last 5 years. This album puts Beyonce, Christina, and Justin to shame. The original Diva is back and all her followers need to bow down.

54 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Classic, but Good, September 26, 2006

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Antoine D. Reid "80sforever" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20 Y.O. (Audio CD)

Let's be honest, this isn't a classic Janet Jackson CD. When put next to earlier cds such as 'Rhythm Nation' and 'Velvet Rope" or even 'All For You', it seems like she's honoring her 20 years as a music star by going in a completely different direction. '20 Y.O.' has a selection of songs that remind you of something a 20-something year old music star today would be doing. Perhaps that's because Jermaine Dupri has steered her in this direction with a sound that sounds a bit beneath her. Gone are the real classic hits and tunes we'd expect from Janet and in there place are rather commercial R&B and pop songs without that true Janet touch.

That being said, '20 Y.O.' is still enjoyable once you accept it as something new and it's own cd. The first five songs on the cd are true dance. "So Excited" is the first real upbeat Janet song we've gotten in a while. It does sort of have an old-school sounding beat to it that helps it stand out as a track and single. "Get It Out Me" is in some regards pure 80s and perhaps one of the best tracks on the cd. It reminds you a bit of LL Cool J's "Lose Control" and Janet's vocals are pretty good on that. "Show Me" is laid back and continues this retro-dance feel and perhaps showcases Janet's voice the best on the cd. "Do It 2 Me" is another interesting song that's sort of muddied at the start with Jermaine Dupri inserted his voice and vocals or rapping style into the mix, as he seems to do with a lot of songs he produces (he appears or intrudes in numerous songs on Mariah's "Emancipation of Mimi"). The song is setup to be a sort of naughtier, sexed up, dance driven sequal to "I Get Lonely" and she pulls it off well.

I'd say by the second intro, the CD goes from being upbeat and good to just being okay. The tracks lose the dance feel, they sort of lose the retro sound and upbeat manner and for the most part go into a laid back groove state. "With U" is a ballad of sorts that's really nice, "Enjoy" is Janet encouraging the listeners to just sit back and enjoy what life has to offer, "Daybreak" is the well produced song that sounds as if it could easily have fit in on an early 80s Janet cd. The rest of the songs don't stand out, the intros don't add a thing to the songs but unecessary breaks and pauses in the music.

In all, the CD was good. I'd say as a whole it's a stronger release than "Damita Jo". As for it being a sort of tribute or celebration of her 20 years as a musical star ... it seems to do that by attempting to turn her music and sound into an imitation of what's popular today, and that isn't appealing or necessary. That's what makes it a bit weak because in some respects, the first five songs are the best, but they're also the ones that seem to be the least bit Janet and she sounds as if she's trying hard (too hard at times) to stay relevant and fresh instead of embracing the sounds, subjects, and lyrics of her music from the past two decades. Good, though, and worth the purchase.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Janet brings back sizzling heat!!!!!!, September 26, 2006

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Poe "Music Fan" (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20 Y.O. (Audio CD)

Janet has been and will for ever will be one of the most iconic women in the world. Her and Madonna are probelly the two biggest female international superstars that still make great music today.

Janet really shows her fun side, instead of talking about race, empowering women, sexual orientation, and children. She states that she just wants to have fun.

She starts the album off with 5 club bangers off the bat. This women means business! So Excited (with Khia) her second single), Show Me (were she raps in the chorus and at the end of the song), Get It Out Me is just another amazing club banger. Do It To Me; which you can tell has Kanye West and JD heavily influenced beats on the track.

And the haunting rock anthem "This Body" a personal favorite on the album for me!

Then 20 YO PART 2
With U; which can be easily the best R&B song since "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey (2005) or "Trippin (That's The Way Love Works" by Toni Braxton (2005)And her first single which is cute duet with Nelly.

20 YO Part 3 - the classic JANET, and pop song

"DayBreak" which is probelly can be determined the only pop song same with "Enjoy" and maybe "With U" on the album.

"DayBreak" definity has the "Someone To Call My Lover" kinda vibe, but the beat is tens time better and so are the lyrics and vocals.

"Enjoy" is classic Janet. The Janet that we have known for these past 20 Years. Easily gonna be a favorite for those older Janet Fans.

20 YO Part 4

"Take Care" is definity the "Rope Burn" or the "Anytime, Anyplace" on the album. Really, classy sexual song. Janet really brings back the sexy slow jam on this one.

and "Love2Love" the sweet and soultry ballad. Which really brings Janet back into the "The Vevlet Rope" days. Definitly going to be another favorite!

The album definitly deserves a 5/5. This goes down in the books with the other great Janet albums!