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52 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

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  • Summary: Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    What really differentiates the album from its predecessors is that there's almost no trace of tension to be heard. It's all about fooling around and being in love.
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    There's a little too much consistency across the album -- too few moments stand out, and too many of the hooks just blend together.
  3. Hartford Courant
    30
    It's a bland album that rarely shifts tempo and shows almost none of the personality Jackson used to have.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. shanl
    10
    i love the cd it has sooooooooooooo many good songs that make me smile when i have bad days how in the world does she hit the high notes?
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  2. RedLight
    5
    Very average. I like about 4 songs. The rest is very bland.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PennyW
    2
    I'm a big fan of Janet Jackson. I've bought all of her albums except for Dream Street (if anyone remembers that album). Some people would say that Dream Street was her low point. Janet has somehow managed to relive her Dream Street days on this release by trying to cater an audience that doesn't even realize Dream Street exists. It doesn't work.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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