Janet Jackson - Velvet Rope (CD)

Janet Very Indepth

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 15, 2006

Pros: Quality of Songs

Cons: Not of Enough Songs...

Even though this LP has 22 tracks, I feel like it should be atleast 25+, this was a masterpiece of its time. Timeless music, that can be listened to 20 years from now and still be relevant.

Greast CD!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 8, 2006

Pros: BEST CD!

Cons: You won't be able to stop the listening to the album

This is Janet's best R&B album thus far! From beginning to end, this CD struly is deep while keeping you glued to your speakers; a must have for any collection!

Definetive album

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 25, 2005

Pros: Best Work, Lyrics Extraordinary, Beats Hot

Cons: Needs More Songs, Could improve on certain things

Once again in 1997 after the release of Design of A Decade 1986/1996 it seems the only song we could count on for Janet was the beautiful, "Twenty Foreplay" But this album is remarkable. Most songs define what she's going through right ...now. It all starts with "Twisted Elegance" which has a ball room scratched disc feel and it introduces the Velvet Rope. It invites you into the story of the Velvet Rope. "Velvet Rope" featuring Vanessa Mae, the extraordinary violinist tells the story of the ideas of the velvet rope. Why the creator built this. "You" is more of a uptempo anger song which tells the story of a person who's depressed and drops it on people and should change there ways. It really gives you that look inside of what went on in Gary, Indiana. "Got Til' It's Gone" tells the tale of a woman who wants the boyfriend she broke up with to come back. It's like the prequel to "Come Back To Me" Q-Tip does a great rap and using the Joni Mitchell "Big Yellow Taxi" is a wonderful way of making the song seem better. "Speakerphone" is so silly. But I can't spoil the suprise except that the interlude has one of Janet's best buds, Shaniqua Davis on the phone. "My Need" is a song about masturbation which doesn't actually say it. It could be about lust or masturbation. But you really have to get use to the song before repetitive playback. "Fasten Your Seatbelts" is all about Janet's friends including the infamous Shaniqua on a roller coaster at an amusement park. "Go Deep" which was a single is just having fun and partying with your friends. "Free Xone" is about coming out of the closet and loving yourself no matter who you are.It's very remarkable and the beginning where homophobia comes in is just so different. Great beats and melodies also. "Memory" as you know Janet has great quotes and this is another quote. "Together Again" is probably the biggest song on this album. They play this song I gay clubs everywhere.But you wonder she's dancing at death does that scare you? "Online" ever want to listen to yourself online here it is. "Empty" is probably the best song on this album. I learned a lot from this song. Close your eyes and visualize the love of life. And youre no longer empty. The song defines the album. The album defines me. It seems like all the songs are just on me. I love it. I know you will. "What About" is banging hot anger fueled and adrenaline rushing. The story of domestic abuse has never been told like this. "Every Time" is beautiful but should have been given to Mariah. It makes you cry sometimes. Even though it was a bad single. "Tonight's The Night" is very cool. It's seen in the eyes of a man who going to give a girl the loss of her virginity. It's a Rod Stewart classic. "I Get Lonely" is the biggest single. It topped the RNB charts and shows the Velvet rope audio and video. "Rope Burn" sexy sexy sexy. "Anything" sexy but not like Rope Burn. "Sad" is another infamous quote by the Icon. "Special/Strong Enough" is just a outro to the album. Read more Less

MY REVIEW OF THE VELVET ROPE

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 26, 2004

Pros: AWESOME MUSIC

Cons: NONE

AWESOME CD I LOVE ALL THE SONGS ON THIS CD:)

love it

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jun 10, 2003

love it

don't get rope burn

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 24, 2003

One of the most talented Jackson's. This is her best album.

MY FAVORITE ALBUM

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 5, 2002

ITS SO GOOD

velvet

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 1, 2001

Janet is one of the most amazing artists in music history, and Velvet Rope is her best work to date. (i will to copy and paste mytree's entry, but will simply say 'i agree')

Janet was great and raw in this one!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 31, 2001

Her true emotions are so touching and extraordinary. I admire her for her willingness to share her pain and anguish and turn it into inspiration.I love "What about" the best. Its so candid and powerful.You go Janet!!