Discipline
by Janet Jackson
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2008
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    80
    The likes of 'Never Letchu Go' (a sweet, glistening ballad), 'Luv' (carrying a brisk, feel-good clap-and-bounce), 'Rollercoaster' (suitably jittery and giddy), and 'Can't B Good' are as innocent, universal, and inviting as anything else in Janet's past.
  2. Village Voice
    80
    Discipline is the most cohesive deep-groove album from La Jackson since "Control."
  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    Jackson wouldn’t want us to call it a comeback, but it sure sounds like one.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Discipline tries to service both Tyler Perry-loving moms and their gone-wild progeny, sacrificing Jackson's own vision in the process.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Just lie back and enjoy the sensations as pure aural autoeroticism.
  7. Dot Music
    70
    Still, if not perfect, there's plenty to like on Discipline, and while none of it is exactly vintage Janet, there's enough here to keep the Jackson name on pop's A-list for a little while longer.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Most Discussed Album of 2008
64
#64 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 124
  3. Negative: 29 out of 124
  1. BittersweetJ.
    Sep 17, 2008
    4
    Janet Jackson tries to have a great album like "Control", but she just arrived to the toes of "Control"!! This album has good songs like Janet Jackson tries to have a great album like "Control", but she just arrived to the toes of "Control"!! This album has good songs like "Feedback", but moaning and masturbating is not so good for an artist.… Full Review »
  2. Lisa
    Mar 3, 2008
    4
    Don't get me wrong, i do love Janet , I've been a fan of hers for 10 years and have all but one of her albums but with the Don't get me wrong, i do love Janet , I've been a fan of hers for 10 years and have all but one of her albums but with the exception of so much betta i don't like this album - she needs to stop using sex to sell her records and use her talent. i will keep it because its Janet but if anyone wants a Janet album go and buy control or rhythm nation.… Full Review »
  3. someonewhocares
    Jul 2, 2022
    7
    Up N' Down, all over the place. Discipline is great with the first five tracks, then starts to fall down the All For You sort-of road and sheUp N' Down, all over the place. Discipline is great with the first five tracks, then starts to fall down the All For You sort-of road and she starts singing breathy, soft, sometimes annoying vocals that almost make the songs unenjoyable. Despite some not-so-good songs, Discipline delivers some of 2008's finest dance tracks with "Feedback" and "LUV", but it can be easy to see which songs Janet did not put her heart and soul in.… Full Review »
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