The Latest Release From An Icon

For a week now, I have been listening to Janet's new cd titled Discipline. On a scale of one to ten, I give it an 8. I like all of the fast tunes; however, the slow songs I can do without. Two of them are a little too sappy for me, and the other two really don't catch my ear. My favorite tracks are: Feedback, Luv, Rollercoaster, and The One (featuring Missy Elliot). What I found interesting is that Janet didn't write any of the songs; so overall I am impressed with the fact that the writers were able to create songs that fit Janet. Usually there are two or three samples of other songs from other artists on her cd, but that is not the case with this cd. I have been trying to find out exactly where the cd is on Billboards, but that has been a little difficult to obtain. My expectations are that many people won't purchase her cd. I am sure that has to be hard for an artist who has been in entertainment since childhood. Janet is a phenomenon, but its tuff competing with young, fresh, new talent (or lack thereof). I think at this stage in Janet's career her fan base is what keeps her afloat. Unfortunately there are critcs who believe Janet should just hang up the singing career because of her age. Janet is 41 years old and still has a name in this business. That says a lot. I don't know many other artist who have been in the music industry over twenty years, and can still sell out a concert. By no stretch of the imagination should Janet give up on her music career. If she loves to do it, then to hell with the critics. I guess thats what critics are for. I just hope Janet realizes that the critics will find a reason to put her music down simply because of her age and her last name. As a fan, I will continue to buy her music as long as she keeps releasing cd's. Its the least I can do to show my support in a world and in a business that is so dead set on staying forever young.