Here is Janet Jackson signing copies of her new album ‘Discipline’ at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood last week. The album has barely been out 5 minutes and already it is not getting the best reviews. Surprised? Well, this is what happens when you’re a has-been. Despite the fact that she has a slew of A-list producers like Rodney Jerkins on the credits, the tracks do less than impress. Seems she’s trying a little TOO hard to be 2008 as there appears to be a lot of robotics, and cyber-chat, as well as long speaking *cough* not singing dialogues with friends we don’t and won’t get introduced to. The album is rocked with robotic chants, chit chats, and conversations with some kind of robot alter ego named Kyoko. You think THAT’S weird? The title track includes lyrics that do more than allude to dominatrix type scenarios. Yes, yes, she’s a Jackson, and she’s a little off-center. Maybe Janet is trying a little too hard to be 2008, and would be better off just doing what she does best. And is it just ME or does it seem more than a coincidence that her known arch-rival Paula Abdul is trying some kind of comeback as well? Hmmm…..This might get fun actually.

Source: Chicago Tribune

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