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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 98
  3. Negative: 30 out of 98

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  1. 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.
  2. 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?
  3. 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.
  4. tyrelln
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    Janet i love the cd is the biznezz!!!!!!!! Love You
  5. RedLight
    Oct 2, 2006
    5
    Very average. I like about 4 songs. The rest is very bland.
  6. 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
  7. zacharyl
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    quintessential janet. i love it
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. CaptainJackSparrow
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    Good or bad, don't trust the reviews. There are a lot of biases towards and against Janet right now. Judge this album for yourself. If you can forget about her last name, forget about her brother, forget about the darn superbowl, I can't imagine you wont at least feel it was worth the 9.99 it cost to buy. Janet delivers.
  11. ToddW
    Sep 28, 2006
    2
    Rather than rip my clothes off, this album makes me want to put a bag over my head and breathe deeply. This doesn't even seem like the same genre as No Control or Rhythm Nation, when her talent actually eclipsed that of her brother before he decided ogling little Middle Eastern boys was a worthwhile profession. It seems that she is trying way too hard to regain a sliver of cultural Rather than rip my clothes off, this album makes me want to put a bag over my head and breathe deeply. This doesn't even seem like the same genre as No Control or Rhythm Nation, when her talent actually eclipsed that of her brother before he decided ogling little Middle Eastern boys was a worthwhile profession. It seems that she is trying way too hard to regain a sliver of cultural cache after her faux pas on national television with song titles that my kids could scratch on an Etch-A-Sketch. Leave the song misspellings to Prince and some Meta-critics, Janet.… Expand
  12. JosephA
    Sep 28, 2006
    6
    Great CD!! Much better without the interlubes, it has a better flow.
  13. BY
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    a very strong album. i really love the 2nd single "so excited" great video! back to the best that janet does...great dance numbers!
  14. 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.
  15. jamieg
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    I love you janet wow!!!!!
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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 ?
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. mikeyd
    Oct 8, 2006
    10
    Can't stop listening to it. Smokin!!
  22. Or
    Sep 27, 2006
    5
    Su peor álbum.
  23. mikes.
    Sep 28, 2006
    6
    One could consider this a comeback album for Janet Jackson, however; this album is severely flawed. Although the production is modern, there are some questionable production methods that ruin certain songs from their true potential. There are only about three good songs on the album. Still I was surprised, I didn't expect any good songs from Janet and this album is a heck of a lot One could consider this a comeback album for Janet Jackson, however; this album is severely flawed. Although the production is modern, there are some questionable production methods that ruin certain songs from their true potential. There are only about three good songs on the album. Still I was surprised, I didn't expect any good songs from Janet and this album is a heck of a lot better than other "modern" R&B artist. In particular this is a lot better than the new Beyonce album on levels. Not really a good album, but definitely an above average album coming from an artist that seems to be coming out of a slump.… Expand
  24. DC
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Her best album since Velvet Rope...
  25. ShirleyH
    Sep 29, 2006
    0
    This album is a huge dissapointment...once again. It's been nearly a decade since Janet's put out a album worthy of putting her name on the cover. 20 Y.O. is garbage.
  26. AnnC
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    1st listen, its okay, 2nd and 3rd you really appreciate the work that went into making this CD. My kids were like no not Janet Jackson, by the 3rd listen, they were humming and dancing to the tunes. There isn't a song I don't like. " Enjoy" and "Daybreak" make you feel good! Love the energy on "Do It 2 Me" "Get It out Me" Its a "Feel Good" and "Body Moving" CD - great for my 1st listen, its okay, 2nd and 3rd you really appreciate the work that went into making this CD. My kids were like no not Janet Jackson, by the 3rd listen, they were humming and dancing to the tunes. There isn't a song I don't like. " Enjoy" and "Daybreak" make you feel good! Love the energy on "Do It 2 Me" "Get It out Me" Its a "Feel Good" and "Body Moving" CD - great for my workouts, and smiling when I'm walking my dogs!… Expand
  27. MartiquT
    Jan 18, 2007
    9
    it good di to me the shit so excited i hot come on so get get it
  28. 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
  29. Noble
    Oct 24, 2006
    10
    Great album
  30. [Anonymous]
    Sep 27, 2006
    9
    20 YO: A Celebration! Welcome back Janet! There is a great mix of dance, funk, and soul! "Get It Out Me", "This Body", "Daybreak", "With You" and "Enjoy are some highlights. Worth the $14 for the CD!
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52

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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