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Janet Jackson's new album "Morrissey-esque" according to VH1
posted by davidt on Sunday January 21 2001, @11:00AM

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VH1 - The Wire, new album update. Excerpt:

Janet Jackson is also beavering away at her next record. She told the BBC that her new songs are less likely to be "What Have You Done for Me Lately" than "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," with the lyrics focusing on her depression and mental health.

"I don't have anything to lose," she explained about her Morrissey-esque turn of rhyme. "People view me as crazy! I'm a Jackson! They think my whole family's crazy! Whatever's going on in my life I always write about it, and that's what the albums have always been about. I talked about it in the hope to help other kids, and to let them know that if they needed help to reach out, that they're not alone. There are people out there for them."

 
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    um, nooooooo!!!!!!! (Score:1)
    Don't you ever, EEEEEVER compare Morrissey to Janet Jackson... what the hell kind of insult is that???!!!!!!! excuse me while i vomit in disgust.
    Maplefreak -- Sunday January 21 2001, @11:25AM (#6729)
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     And the songs we sing, they're not supposed to mean a thing...
    • Re:um, maybe!!!!!!! by Benji (Score:1) Sunday January 21 2001, @11:47AM
      • valleys and valleys and valleys.... by Passing Kijowski (Score:1) Sunday January 21 2001, @11:54AM
          Re:valleys and valleys and valleys.... (Score:2, Interesting)
          I just don't like a snobbish attitude. I love Morrissey's music more than anyone else's except for Tori Amos, who I consider his equal. I connect very personally to who they are, in many ways Tori is who I wish I was, and Moz is who I am; the deep love I have for them goes beyond just their music, it's a personal connection.

          I don't own any of Janet Jackson's music, but I don't loathe it, and I don't think that just because she's Janet Jackson that means ANYthing about what she can do or might do in the future, and she's got nothing to do with Morrissey and his music, good or bad. I may not love her or her music, but I don't think she's a bad person. Just because she hasn't connected to me like Morrissey has, that doesn't give me any right to hate her. I don't really hate ANYONE unless they're hurting someone, and Janet seems like she doesn't have a mean bone in her body. Morrissey's "planet" being a wonderful place to visit doesn't mean anyone else's is in the armpit of the galaxy. And I don't think it's right to react so strongly to something you don't know jack shit about; no one has heard this new album!
          Benji -- Sunday January 21 2001, @10:52PM (#6746)
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    Unclear (Score:2, Interesting)
    Did she actually quote "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," or was that the author's own analogy?
    Lifeguard Sleeping -- Sunday January 21 2001, @12:16PM (#6735)
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      What?? (Score:1)
      What??

      Is she going to do a cover of "Heavens Knows..."??

      My god - I hope not!!!
      Puppet on string <tweedcoat@hotmail.com> -- Sunday January 21 2001, @12:40PM (#6736)
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       Everyday I have the blues!
        yeah, right (Score:2, Funny)
        whatever next. I*ll move to the mountains - WITHOUT internet access.
        elsberry -- Sunday January 21 2001, @02:15PM (#6739)
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         +++ Of all of the fuckups that I do, I saved the best one for you +++
          I didn't know janet had even heard of Moz (Score:0)
          I didn't know janet jackson had evenheard of Morrissey...funny...I dont really mind janet at all, I dont see what the fuss is all about with you people, shes always been sort of an underdog, very sweet and all, we've seen her go through so much crap with her family...why do you all dislike her? But yet, you embace pathetic madonna!!! jesus
          Anonymous -- Sunday January 21 2001, @02:30PM (#6741)
          What if there is a real conspiricy, David Alice? (Score:1)
          Imagine the reprecusions, of a person in the spotlight who could be struggling with having absolutely nothing to say new or original, and was aware of one Steven Morrissey? I think a major reason why Steve was never totally and completely showered in Fame, is because respectively, he kept a respective distance, so to speak. With his true stance which is so unique and fascinating, couldn't that be attractive to a "star" of Janet Jackson's proportion, as a great thing to copy and give to those of the MTV, VH1 world who probably know very little of the real mccoy, Morrissey?
          giant -- Monday January 22 2001, @05:50PM (#6772)
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          What's the big deal here? (Score:1)
          I think it's good news. Morrissey's style being embraced by someone like Janet Jackson, that's great!

          More meaning in songs is what we need here, who knows, she could be better if she opens up like she's talking about.
          ShielaTakingABow <pole@samband.net> -- Tuesday January 23 2001, @05:12AM (#6789)
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           "We´re all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" OW
            Misunderstanding. (Score:1, Informative)
            I am the original poster of this message and from the reaction here, I think the VH-1 article was widley mis-read or misinterpreted. It was the WRITER of the article who drew the Moz parallel. Janet, or as she is known to those of us who are nasty, Ms. Jackson, never even mentioned Morrissey. He was never even mentioned int the BBC interview the VH-1 writer cites. So those of you who were delighted or horrified by this item, you can read the original BBC interview here:

            http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/djs/nelson_janet.shtml
            Anonymous -- Tuesday January 23 2001, @02:05PM (#6808)
              they should do a duet (Score:0, Troll)
              janet and morrissey should get together and sing a song together. they could even ask john stamos to play drums!!!
              fut -- Tuesday January 23 2001, @02:55PM (#6811)
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                two great artist (Score:0)
                i think thats great because the both have a great way of making music so that is great.\
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                Anonymous -- Wednesday January 24 2001, @09:01AM (#6834)

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