Design Of A Decade 1986-1996 - Janet Jackson

Advantages: All the greatest hits in one package
Disadvantages: Not enough hits from the janet. album

Janet Jackson has long broken away from the shadow of the Jackson 5 and Michael. This greatest hits collection combines her two successful albums ´Control´ and ´Rhythm Nation´ as well as two singles from the ´janet.´ album and a previously unavailable single with Luther Vandross ´The Best Things in Life are Free.´ In addition, Janet unveils two new singles for her fans. ´Runaway´ was a song for the fans who have always been there with her, especially ...
...of her sexiest songs ever. `Twenty Fourplay´ is so sexy that it makes you wanna... If you are lucky to get the special edition version of this album, you can get a second cd with dance remixes of her earlier hits from the two flops she released before ´Control´. Although this album lacks the major hits from the ´janet.´ album, it´s a great collection for fans who just love Ms. Jackson (if you´re nasty). ... Read review

Advantages: Stacks of hits
Disadvantages: Songs are in random order, lots of songs missed out

...doesn't understand". Track 17 is "Let's Wait Awhile". It's about not taking love too far, too fast. It's a beautiful ballad and it shows how Janet's style has changed over the years. This is quite a virginal song! The last track "24 Play" demonstrates this as well. It's another smoochy song about sex! This album is quite good but it's far from a decent collection. The best Janet Jackson song "Again" is not even here. Also, sometimes Janet's singing isn't as good as it could be. I can't quite make out the words in lots of places. It's worth noting that sites such as Amazon sell imports of this album and there are better versions of it around. The British release that I've reviewed actually has a picture of a leather-clad Janet with short hair and a cheeky smile. The Ciao picture is from an import. "Design of a Decade" is £13... Read review

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...This is Janet Jackson's greatest hits collection and contains some of her best work. She is such a great artist and second to Michael she is the best in the Jackson family. Runaway is one of Jackson's best songs and she combines her great R&B voice with pop tunes. Rhythm Nation is my favourite song though and the words are particularly thought provoking, this is the best of Janet Jackson and any pop and R&B fans should not miss this great album. Love will never do is a great song as well, Janet's lyrics are always though provoking and meaningful.... Read review

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