20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2006
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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 98 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 98
  3. Negative: 30 out of 98

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 28, 2022
    5
    Really fun dated 200's rnb pop that doesn't attempt to be many things beyond playful and sexy. It might not be amongst her best but it's among her most accessible and fun,like All For You it doesn't build itself around a narrative that would often anchor her older classics. It is mire air tight than All For You but none of the songs are as infectious as the latter's iconic title track.Really fun dated 200's rnb pop that doesn't attempt to be many things beyond playful and sexy. It might not be amongst her best but it's among her most accessible and fun,like All For You it doesn't build itself around a narrative that would often anchor her older classics. It is mire air tight than All For You but none of the songs are as infectious as the latter's iconic title track. It's an average record but shouldn't be a disappointment fir fans or newcomers.… Expand
  2. someonewhocares
    Jul 2, 2022
    2
    20 Y.O. is full of barely any hits and just full of bland, tedious dance track fillers that add nothing to her career. All the songs are very loud, boring, and lacks in anything new and exciting. Lyrics aren't up to the standards of Janet at her peak, and her voice is the only highlight of all songs. Love 2 Love by far is the worst on the album! #ugh
  3. RodriMercado
    Aug 21, 2021
    4
    See, I find it curious that Janet has been trying to be authentic to herself with every album she makes, especially with Velvet Rope, but, now that I think about it, before All For You, she was trying to hop on hip-hop tracks and show her versatility, as always. But she was trying to make an album that represented how she was feeling at the time, so she made a pop album, All For You. AfterSee, I find it curious that Janet has been trying to be authentic to herself with every album she makes, especially with Velvet Rope, but, now that I think about it, before All For You, she was trying to hop on hip-hop tracks and show her versatility, as always. But she was trying to make an album that represented how she was feeling at the time, so she made a pop album, All For You. After that, she did kind of do the hip-hop thing with Damita Jo, but the Super Bowl happened and sales didn't come through. So she had to make a generic and trendy album, 20 Y.O. By no means this album is bad, however, I just find it unoriginal and bland, with the exceptions of With U, Daybreak, Enjoy and Take Care. It's a well produced album, but it's uninspired lyrically and not very diverse or consistent in its sound. So yeah, not a bad album, but also not an album I would go back to.… Expand
  4. diogoangu
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    That is my favorite album ever! All the songs are just magical and awesome. The full project sounds very good, i listen to it everyday. I'm pretty sure that this album just have a bad reputation cause of the media. If was a man releasing this, it would be sucessful until today.
  5. maxisgold
    Sep 27, 2020
    5
    Let me start by saying that this is not a bad album. I don’t know if Janet did this album fast because she wanted it to be released on Control's 20th anniversary, but the album sounds like generic 2000s R&B with some some exceptions like Take Care, Enjoy and So Excited
  6. Panchogul
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Recuerdo cuando en los años 90 Janet no se cansaba de decir que Madonna era vulgar y sin clase, parece que cuando hizo este álbum se mordió la lengua porque es de lejos lo más mugroso que ha hecho en toda su carrera.
  7. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    0
    Whoever let her record this crap should get arrested the minute she was allowed inside the studio. How can someone in perfect mental health listen and relax to this ? Pure **** ZERO
  8. TobiasC9
    Nov 11, 2017
    3
    Pior álbum dela sem dúvida alguma, Dupri fez do álbum o que ele quis e saiu um álbum cheio de demos, apenas "So Excited" chama atenção, pois o resto são músicas totalmente mal feitas com letras genéricas.
  9. Felipecritic
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    Bom CD R&B, com produção em sua maioria feita por Jermaine Dupri, que na época tinha um relacionamento amoroso com Janet. O Cd tem a romântica balada "Call on Me", com participação de Nelly que foi a música mais marcante do álbum.
  10. ParadiseReviews
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Apesar de pouca semelhança aos seus trabalhos iniciais, Jackson arrisca em uma nova produção em seu último trabalho pela Virgin. Ainda como consequência do desastroso Halftime no Superbowl, Janet ainda é eclipsada, o que faz com que um ótimo trabalho não seja observado como deve.
  11. AYMSteven
    Nov 5, 2016
    10
    Such an Amazing come back since Damita Jo is a terrible album. This album is mainly intended for dancing but it ends up working. I highlight tracks as Call on Me, do it 2 me, Get it out Me and So Exited.
  12. shanl
    Mar 5, 2007
    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?
  13. JosephV
    Feb 22, 2007
    8
    This is not Janet's best effort by a long shot, but it is also not her worst (Damito Jo.) The one thing that is lacking is that it feels less like a Janet Jackson record and more like a compilation of new songs that Janet just happened to like. There is very little continuity. However, many of the songs are wonderful -- it's a great collection of new Janet songs that I am really This is not Janet's best effort by a long shot, but it is also not her worst (Damito Jo.) The one thing that is lacking is that it feels less like a Janet Jackson record and more like a compilation of new songs that Janet just happened to like. There is very little continuity. However, many of the songs are wonderful -- it's a great collection of new Janet songs that I am really happy to listen to!… Expand
  14. MartiquT
    Jan 18, 2007
    9
    it good di to me the shit so excited i hot come on so get get it
  15. jamieg
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    I love you janet wow!!!!!
  16. EricL
    Oct 26, 2006
    4
    What ever happened to the originality that she had on her previous albums ? It's all gone, especially since Damita Jo. It's like she lost all of her inspiration that made her early music sound so much better than the rest. I think she should keep M.Dupri in the bedroom and out of the studio. What success has he had lately ?
  17. Noble
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Great album
  18. tyrelln
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Janet i love the cd is the biznezz!!!!!!!! Love You
  19. BenM
    Oct 15, 2006
    8
    Great Beats! 1st half is very funky and very dancy!! 2nd half is a bit slow for me but I think this album is definately better/more successful than Damita Jo
  20. mikeyd
    Oct 8, 2006
    10
    Can't stop listening to it. Smokin!!
  21. AdamC
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I can't stop listening to this album. I love every song! I am a huge Janet Jackson fan and this album is certainly not a dissapointment. Don't listen to negative reviews. They probably haven't even heard the album, and are just trashing her because of her brother, superbowl, etc... This album is definitely worth the 9.99 and I own 6 copies. Go out and buy the album now if I can't stop listening to this album. I love every song! I am a huge Janet Jackson fan and this album is certainly not a dissapointment. Don't listen to negative reviews. They probably haven't even heard the album, and are just trashing her because of her brother, superbowl, etc... This album is definitely worth the 9.99 and I own 6 copies. Go out and buy the album now if you haven't! Highlight tracks include "So Excited", "Show Me", "Get It Out Me", "Do It 2 Me", "With U", "Enjoy, and "Take Care". That's more than 1/2 the cd right there.… Expand
  22. TimM
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    I liked the songs after the 2nd listen, the song "enjoy" is the one I keep going back to that wasnt produced by JD. WIth any artist your either going to love it or hate it. I love anything Janet puts out because I know she will give us some music to chew on awhile. People who comment about her in the negative sense were not fans of hers from the beginning so the talk is pure trash. Go buy I liked the songs after the 2nd listen, the song "enjoy" is the one I keep going back to that wasnt produced by JD. WIth any artist your either going to love it or hate it. I love anything Janet puts out because I know she will give us some music to chew on awhile. People who comment about her in the negative sense were not fans of hers from the beginning so the talk is pure trash. Go buy this album, roll your windows down and " enjoy!"… Expand
  23. DustinW
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    It is a great step up for Janet. I hope this C.D. will let America know that she is a true star and not just a nipple.
  24. zacharyl
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    quintessential janet. i love it
  25. KatieG
    Oct 3, 2006
    10
    Janet is the ultimate... I love the CD... I see her doing at least two more videos for this CD. She's an artist and a entertainer. If you've been a fan of Janet's over the years then you'll understand this CD... and trust their will be many more to come... I love you Janet... Your biggest fan... Rep... Dallas, TX
  26. PennyW
    Oct 3, 2006
    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.
  27. MattD.
    Oct 3, 2006
    6
    Pleasant, but with too few stand outs. Probably won't put her back on top of the R&B scene.
  28. DakotaP
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    Janet brought it with this record the production is on point the songs are timeless and JD took it to a new level make way for the return on the Queen. it's easy to see how this album will make #1. Great body of work!
  29. RedLight
    Oct 2, 2006
    5
    Very average. I like about 4 songs. The rest is very bland.
  30. larryc
    Oct 1, 2006
    8
    the sogns that really standout are the jerry jame and terry lewis ones. the jermaine dupri produced tracks ae notvery exciting. two of his production, though,do standout. "show me" and "with u" are nice tracks, teh latter being one of the best tracks.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Slant Magazine
    50
    The saddest thing about 20 Y.O. is that Janet's decision to hedge her bets on an album whose backbone is made up of terrible R&B instead of great dance music.
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  2. The New York Times
    60
    Janet is as crafty and poised as ever. Her flirtations are still a pleasure, but an overly familiar one.
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  3. E! Online
    58
    Dated songs like "So Excited" and "Do It 2 Me" end up sounding like they're, well, 20 years old.
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