Life > March 6, 2008

By Alisha Talbot | Staff writer

Janet Jackson never fails to reinvent herself with every album she comes out with. However, the roots of this album have come from the old school Janet. She used her funkiness of the ‘80s to give Discipline the edge it needed to become a hit.

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The songstress released the first single, “Feedback,” which did decent on the album charts but didn’t quite reach the level of success she is accustomed to.

Despite that minor glitch, it’s still a fun, catchy first single, but nothing compared to other songs on the album such as “Rock With U” and “Luv.”

“Rock With U” has a cyber-delic feel to it with a Jamiroquai flare. She takes us straight back to the days of “Virtual Insanity.”

The beat is hot and of course she doesn’t forget her sex-kitten voice that is second nature to the diva. “Rock With U” is her second single off the album and for good reason.

It will surely be playing in clubs and lounges throughout Miami and Manhattan.

So when you’re on Spring Break and you hear a hot, new Janet Jackson song in the club, this very well might be it. “Luv” definitely has that same funky feel to it, and the beat gets you right from the start.

“2night” is one of the hottest tracks on the album, and it is perfect for getting ready to go out on a Friday night.

Try not to miss her sexual lyrics throughout the song, because some of them will make your mouth drop: “My body’s here, I’m soakin’ wet, I wanna give you somethin that you wont forget.”

Despite her bluntness, she’s able to keep her sultry voice, downplaying the shockingly forceful lyrics, which somehow makes them even hotter.

All three of these songs make you want to get up and dance – or at least go out and party.

One of my favorite slow songs was Can’t B Good, which is an obvious shout out to Mr. Jermaine Dupri.

Nevertheless, it’s a feel good song with a sexy beat.

The majority of the slow songs are nothing new, but they give a nice break from the non-stop party sound that most of the album has.

There are a few downfalls to the CD. Although Jackson has resorted back to her originality, the album became rather predictable half-way through, which had a lot to do with a total of nine interludes throughout the disk.

The songs were either on the raunchy side or swooning over a lover; and a few of the upbeat songs sounded quite similar to one another.

Regardless, it is clear she wanted to mix her 22 track album with both hot beats and slow jams, and you have to give the woman some credit – she knows what she’s doing.

The eclectic pace of music throughout the album is perfect no matter what kind of mood you’re feeling.

Discipline is without a doubt a stomp on her past two albums, which have only done so-so.

It has a sexiness to it that only Janet Jackson is able to deliver to her fans.

Overall, the CD is definitely worth the buy.