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Music : Rhythm Nation 1814
Rating: 
- The lovely JJ really can sing!
Felt like writing a review of this one, after giving my copy a play last night. JJ's "1814" album is really worthwhile, successfully welding a "state-of-the-nation" social commentary and a good dance ethic.
JJ grooves her way through "Rhythm Nation", "State Of The World", "The Knowledge", and the irrepressible "Miss You Much" before slowing things down a touch on the tremendous "Love Will Never Do". (And is that Herb Alpert doing a trumpet intervention?) The poignant "Livin' In A World" closes out the original side one of the original LP.
Then it's a question of going back up through the gears for "Alright", "Escapade" and the rockier "Black Cat" before my favourite part of "JJRN 1814". That is the breathtaking sixteen and-a-half minute "suite" of slushy songs which bring the album to a close. It would be impossible to tire of the majestic trio of "Lonely", "Come Back To Me" and "Someday Is Tonight". The last, in particular, is quite divinely sensual, with its synthesiser interplay and muted trumpet solo. They form the absolutely PERFECT late-night listening experience. A whole-heartedly recommendable album.
PS. Shock horror. Just took a look at the inner sleeve of my vinyl copy of this one. One Herb Alpert is credited with the Tijuana brass on "Love Will Never Do" and the trumpet solo on "Someday Is Tonight". Almost enough to justify a total reappraisal of the Herb's middle-of-the-road career!
Rating: - An album that brings society together!!!!
Janets 1989 release Rhythm nation (her 4th ablum) is an emense big seller shifting 14 million copies, but is this shocking? Not likely the album speaks to a person in so many ways that its bound to sell loads. This album is almost for everyone ranging from different artistic styles like Rock to hardcore dance. Although the main concept of the album is social issues that surround modern day, the record does have more contempary songs about nights out and love. The highlights of the album have to be (in my opinion) are "The knowledge", which is a song encouraging the path of education and effective it is, very inspiring. "lonely" is the other choice as this song speaks to me the most, there have been many a times when i have felt alone and that the world is against me. Listening to this song almost feels like janet is speaking to me personally and i then dont feel quite so alone (duno y), which many songs never accomplish with me. I feel it a definate plus if an album or song touches you. All in all this album is worth the price payed One of janets finest hours most certainly.
Rating: - A thought provoking and an album way ahead of it's time.
This has got to be in my opinion one of the best albums ever made. Even after 15 years, the issues raised by Rhythm Nation are as true to life now as they were then.
So much research was done to bring the facts of real life to people's attention. The main songs you need to look out for are "Rhythm Nation", "State of the world", "The Knowledge" and the emotional "Living in a world they didn't make".
It was written at a time where talking about real life issues was the in thing.
One interesting aspect of Ryhthm Nation 1814 is the different musical styles in it. You have Rap, Hip Hop and oddly enough grunge rock, which you will find in the song "Black Cat".
There are also quotes in the album which also talk about the state of the world as it was then and still is.
My favourate quote comes at the very end of the album.
"In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowedge and wisdom that separates us... Don't let your eyes deceive you"
Rating: - A MUST have!!!
Okay, so this was my favorite album for a long time and maybe the only cause for it not being my all-time favorite is that the slow songs are not that good. After listening to the tiring, always-repeating-itself love songs of other artists it is really good to listen songs that really have something to say. Social issues might have come up in rap songs, but in R'n'B it is something new and fresh - exactly the freshness that made the first three songs of "Control" so special.
The best songs IMO are Rhythm Nation, State of the World, Miss You Much, Love Will Never Do (an all-time favorite of mine), Escapade, Black Cat and Someday is Tonight.
The ballads are not as good as the upbeat songs, if you want beautiful Janet ballads, look for her next albums Janet, Velvet Rope & All For You.
Rating: - A great buy!
I was unable to find this CD elsewhere so I was really pleased to buy it off here. This album is most like 'Janet' and not like 'The Velvet Rope' so it depends on what style of Janet you enjoy really. Of course some of these songs are also on 'Design of a Decade' but that should not put you off buying this CD because this CD features extended versions/slightly different versions to the ones on 'Design of a Decade'. With her usual combination of challenging social issues with a funky beat, and her lovesongs, this is an essential album for any Janet fan to have. Buy it!
- The lovely JJ really can sing!Felt like writing a review of this one, after giving my copy a play last night. JJ's "1814" album is really worthwhile, successfully welding a "state-of-the-nation" social commentary and a good dance ethic.
JJ grooves her way through "Rhythm Nation", "State Of The World", "The Knowledge", and the irrepressible "Miss You Much" before slowing things down a touch on the tremendous "Love Will Never Do". (And is that Herb Alpert doing a trumpet intervention?) The poignant "Livin' In A World" closes out the original side one of the original LP.
Then it's a question of going back up through the gears for "Alright", "Escapade" and the rockier "Black Cat" before my favourite part of "JJRN 1814". That is the breathtaking sixteen and-a-half minute "suite" of slushy songs which bring the album to a close. It would be impossible to tire of the majestic trio of "Lonely", "Come Back To Me" and "Someday Is Tonight". The last, in particular, is quite divinely sensual, with its synthesiser interplay and muted trumpet solo. They form the absolutely PERFECT late-night listening experience. A whole-heartedly recommendable album.
PS. Shock horror. Just took a look at the inner sleeve of my vinyl copy of this one. One Herb Alpert is credited with the Tijuana brass on "Love Will Never Do" and the trumpet solo on "Someday Is Tonight". Almost enough to justify a total reappraisal of the Herb's middle-of-the-road career!
Rating:
- An album that brings society together!!!!Janets 1989 release Rhythm nation (her 4th ablum) is an emense big seller shifting 14 million copies, but is this shocking? Not likely the album speaks to a person in so many ways that its bound to sell loads. This album is almost for everyone ranging from different artistic styles like Rock to hardcore dance. Although the main concept of the album is social issues that surround modern day, the record does have more contempary songs about nights out and love. The highlights of the album have to be (in my opinion) are "The knowledge", which is a song encouraging the path of education and effective it is, very inspiring. "lonely" is the other choice as this song speaks to me the most, there have been many a times when i have felt alone and that the world is against me. Listening to this song almost feels like janet is speaking to me personally and i then dont feel quite so alone (duno y), which many songs never accomplish with me. I feel it a definate plus if an album or song touches you. All in all this album is worth the price payed One of janets finest hours most certainly.
Rating:
- A thought provoking and an album way ahead of it's time.This has got to be in my opinion one of the best albums ever made. Even after 15 years, the issues raised by Rhythm Nation are as true to life now as they were then.
So much research was done to bring the facts of real life to people's attention. The main songs you need to look out for are "Rhythm Nation", "State of the world", "The Knowledge" and the emotional "Living in a world they didn't make".
It was written at a time where talking about real life issues was the in thing.
One interesting aspect of Ryhthm Nation 1814 is the different musical styles in it. You have Rap, Hip Hop and oddly enough grunge rock, which you will find in the song "Black Cat".
There are also quotes in the album which also talk about the state of the world as it was then and still is.
My favourate quote comes at the very end of the album.
"In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowedge and wisdom that separates us... Don't let your eyes deceive you"
Rating:
- A MUST have!!!Okay, so this was my favorite album for a long time and maybe the only cause for it not being my all-time favorite is that the slow songs are not that good. After listening to the tiring, always-repeating-itself love songs of other artists it is really good to listen songs that really have something to say. Social issues might have come up in rap songs, but in R'n'B it is something new and fresh - exactly the freshness that made the first three songs of "Control" so special.
The best songs IMO are Rhythm Nation, State of the World, Miss You Much, Love Will Never Do (an all-time favorite of mine), Escapade, Black Cat and Someday is Tonight.
The ballads are not as good as the upbeat songs, if you want beautiful Janet ballads, look for her next albums Janet, Velvet Rope & All For You.
Rating:
- A great buy!I was unable to find this CD elsewhere so I was really pleased to buy it off here. This album is most like 'Janet' and not like 'The Velvet Rope' so it depends on what style of Janet you enjoy really. Of course some of these songs are also on 'Design of a Decade' but that should not put you off buying this CD because this CD features extended versions/slightly different versions to the ones on 'Design of a Decade'. With her usual combination of challenging social issues with a funky beat, and her lovesongs, this is an essential album for any Janet fan to have. Buy it!