Dream Street

Janet Jackson | Format: Audio Cassette

Product Details

• Audio Cassette (October 17, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: A&M
• ASIN: B000002GGN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #772,624 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Don't Stand Another Chance

2. Two to the Power of Love

3. Pretty Boy

4. Dream Street

5. Communication

6. Fast Girls

7. Hold Back the Tears

8. All My Love to You

9. If It Takes All Night

Editorial Reviews

Japanese edition of her 1984 sophomore album that is only available in the U.S. on cassette. Nine tracks including the title track, 'Dream Street' and 'Don't Stand Another Chance'.Standard jewelcase. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Janet Fans Made The Wrong Turn, April 15, 2001

By 

Shaun (South Bend, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Street (Audio CD)

I've seen it too many times. Magazine articles, interviews, documentaries, and even talk shows making the same mistake over and over: "Janet Jackson's 1986 debut album, CONTROL blasted the star to success..." I'm not sure why, but many Janet Jackson fans have overlooked her sophomore album, 1984's DREAM STREET, as well as her '82 debut, JANET JACKSON. If you're one of those people who are under the impression that Janet Jackson started out being in control, I advise you to check out DREAM STREET for yourself. Not only are there some killer hooks here, but many songs worthy of radio in the 80's. Although "Don't Stand Another Chance" hit number nine on the R&B chart in 1984, none of the singles charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Don't let this stop you from buying the album, which is available everywhere on cassette at about $4.99. I'm not sure why you can only find the CD as an import, but I guess life's not fair. Highlights include the slammin' title track, "Don't Stand Another Chance," "Fast Girls," and "If It Takes All Night." Here's the complete tracklist since Amazon.com doesn't have it posted: 1)Don't Stand Another Chance 2)Two To The Power Of Love (with Cliff Richard) 3)Pretty Boy 4)Dream Street 5)Communication 6)Fast Girls 7)Hold Back The Tears 8)All My Love To You 9)If It Takes All Night

I'll admit it's nothing compared to JANET JACKSON'S RHYTHM NATION 1814, but DREAM STREET delivers. The only drawback is "Communication," which may be the worst Janet Jackson song ever recorded. Bottom Line: If you're a Janet fan, DREAM STREET should not be overlooked.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sophmore Jinx....Or "Hidden Gems"?, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Dream Street (Audio CD)

I would recommend this album for hardcore fans only. Many critics will dismiss this album as her weakest, but I do feel there are some fine moments. I like the melody from the Cliff Richard duet: "Two To The Power Of Love". "Communication" and "Don't Stand Another Chance" are the best songs because the songs were constructed correctly with the melody.

However, was this album a sophmore jinx for Janet? Reasons: 1) The world was STILL living off the "Thriller" album so there was no way for Janet to get recognition. 2) People who bought her first album probably did not like it and decided not to buy "Dream Street", fearing that Janet's voice did not mature. She was 18 years old in 1984. 3) A&M Records did not give her enough exposure to help sell the album.

Overall, I like the album, but no more than her first. If you have never listened to this album and looking for some "hidden gems", then you probably won't be disappointed. It will certainly be something different from a Janet Jackson that existed before "Control". I would not mind listening to this album 2 or 3 times a year!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Underappreciated, March 14, 2002

By 

B. Downey (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dream Street (Audio CD)

This album has been overlooked too long. It's a great CD that just didn't get the push other Janet CD's have. True, Janet's voice hadn't been fine tuned by this point, but how can anyone not like the lighthearted tunes she sings. If you want a fun album that'll brighten your day, this is the one for you. If you are a Janet fan, you should probably get it too, because, well, what kind of fan doesn't own EVERY Jan album (okay, okay, you don't have to have every one, but it's nice to have them all).