Let me preface this by saying that this is Janet's best album since The Velvet Rope. And I genuinely mean that. And no offense to those three albums in between...I'm not downing them. Discipline is just better. All in all, this is a great album. Though I must admit that I AM a bit biased, I can't imagine why any level-headed "reviewer" here on Amazon would brand this CD as being one or two stars out of five. I'm guessing that most of this is spawned from the media and how it likes to give off the impression that Janet has no career to speak of. Which is sad, in my opinion because obviously these type people haven't experienced Janet at her finest. She's consistently put out great music...moreso than any other artist I can think of off the top of my head. Another thing I've noticed alot frequently is that Janet gets criticised for her "overly sexual" lyrics. Why is it that R. Kelly (along with other "aging" male R&B acts) can get away with nothing but praise when all they talk about on a single album is what Janet gets slammed for doing on two out of fourteen tracks? When Janet resorts to singing about "Booty Meat" (see Soulja Boy) then, by all means, flame away. But, as for now, kindly recognize that Janet is as dignified, strong, enduring, and strangely innocent today as she was when she was 20 YO.

Overall Grade: B+

Feedback: one of the albums best tracks is also it's first single. A straight-up dance song (and currently #3 on the US Dance Charts) this is pretty different than anything I've heard from Janet....which is good. In fact, the space age instrumentals sound like something that Kayne would gravitate towards. One of my favorites. B+

Luv: Another dance-oriented track and one of the more mainstream tracks on Discipline, this is actually better than Feedback in my opinion. It's hard to imagine any fan of modern pop music turning their back on this song. A

Rollercoaster: Very strange song for Miss Jackson. Sounds one part African-inspired, one-part modern dance, and one-part something else all together. As you can see, this is a very hard song to describe with my minimal writing abilities. But the word bizarre comes to mind. B+

Rock With U: NOT a cover of her brother's single. This track (the second single) is definitely a "chill" song. Futuristic, robotic, and sexy like a shiny, sleek, expensive car. A definite house-type song, destined to be heard in the clubs. Luv it. A.

2nite: A guilty pleasure of mine for sure...sounds like something Janet would've did in the eighties with Control. Not amazing, but it sure is danceable. Very fitting for the album. B-

Can't B Good: Possibly my favorite song from Discipline. I loved this song thirty seconds into hearing it for the first time. It's reminiscent of the "janet." era, for sure and another "chill" song. Reminds me of "The Body That Loves You" coupled with a modern hip hop beat. Amazing. Bordering on A+...not quite there, though.

Never Letchu Go: I can see why a lot of people would like this...but in all honesty, it's not for me. Very nineties...I can see Boyz 2 Men performing this. For me, the Japanese Bonus track "Let Me Know" would've been a better addition than this. Nice beat, though. C

Greatest X: VERY mainstream. Had this been a single, it would've reached a wide audience. Listening to this makes me picture a couple dancing cheek to cheek at their high school prom. Nice chorus, but the song really takes off more near the end. "Greatest X" has been compared by one music critic to One Republics "Apologize." Worth a few listens. If you didn't like it at first, it will surely grow on you. B

So Much Betta: The album goes back into dance tracks with this. It's a nice song, known for samplind Daft Punk. Not really much I can think to say about it. Janet's robot maid/assistant/whatever, Kyoko does the chorus. Interesting, short, and sweet, if not a tad repetetive. B-

The 1: Believe it or not, I used to hate this, but I must say that this is growing on me in a big way. It sounds like one of the better tracks from 20 y.o. And Missy Elliot might just catch you off guard with her opening rap. Watch for Janet to be flamed for the "seven inches" lyric as she was for Feedback's "period" one. B

What's Ur Name: Sweet, dreamy instrumentals and an all-around decent song. Kinda follows the trend of "good, not great songs" from the second part of this album, but it's still something worth hearing. I'm sure It'll grow on me. This is the closest thing resembling filler that you'll hear on this album. C

Discipline: Janet's already gotten some heat for the lyrics on this one. Not one of the albums stellar tracks, but very interesting and memorable. Memorable for it's sensual lyrics and S&M themes. Overall, though, it's very nice and smooth. C+

Curtains: Sexy is the first song that comes to mind. Sexy instrumentals, sexy lyrics, and, as always, sexy vocals from Janet. Another one that had to grow on me though. A nice closing song for an album that could've been The Velvet Rope part 2 had the second half been as strong as it's first. B+

4 stars for the album, 1 for it simply being Janet. :)

Janet Jackson returns with her tenth studio album, "Discipline", hoping to regain the chart glory she once had before that infamous Superbowl incident. Ditching long-time producers Jam and Lewis, she's hooked up with a slew of producers and songwriters (she doesn't write anything this time, she'd previously co-written most songs on every album from "Control" to date) such as Rodney (Darkchild) Jerkins, Ne-Yo, Tricky Stewart, Stargate, and boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, to mention a few. More upbeat (and much better) than her previous release "20 Y.O.", the moods range from club bangers, mid-tempo numbers, edgy funky numbers, and chilled out baby making music.

Falling into the Upbeat club bangers category are lead-off Darkchild produced single "Feedback" (with stomping beats, intermittent rolling marching band drums, and distorted vocodered vocals), "Rock with U" (not big brother Michael's hit, but a funky song with bubbly 80s sounding synths, and Janet cooing over the beats, penned by Ne-Yo and Jermaine Dupri - the interlude before this song, "Bathroom break" is quite funny with a Daft Punk song playing in the background), and the club friendly Stargate produced "2nite" (with great bubbling synth breaks). Taking the tempo down a bit (and still highly danceable), we have the lovely "LUV" (nice echoing chorus and harmonies and a heavy bassline), and "Let me know" (a bonus on the Japanese version, as well as on iTunes) which is cut from the same Pop fabric as her hit "Runaway".

The edgy funk numbers are the rather atonal and sparse Darkchild produced "Rollercoaster" with percussion giving a spinning sound (faintly reminiscent of "Escapade" and it's catchy and grows on you), the Prince-like "So much betta" with chipmunk vocals and a sample from Daft Punk (who really must remember to buy Kanye West a nice "Thank you" card) it reminds me a bit of "Nasty", and the sexually charged "The 1" with Missy Elliott, nice percussion, chiming sounds and bursts of electric guitar. These three sound most like Janet's Jam/Lewis stuff of the past.

For ballads, there's the soothing lite-jazz of "Can't be good" (which reminds me a bit of "I can't help it" by Michael), the catchy "Greatest X" (she must have an ex fixation, there was "Thinkin' bout my ex" on "Damita Jo"), "What's ur name", and (for the first time on a Janet album) the title track "Discipline" which is the best of the lot; A steamy slowed down Jodeci/R Kelly style soulful ballad with lovely harmonies, (again) sexually charged masochistic lyrics about "having misbehaved and wanting her daddy to discipline her and make her cry", and heavy breathing at the end. What was her crime? "I touched myself/when you told me to wait". Surprisingly, it works very well, and is her most memorable ballad since "I want you".

The other ballads; "Never letchu go" (with sprinklings of electric guitar), and "Curtains" are not bad, but I get the feeling they would sound better sung by someone like Mary J Blige or Mariah Carey. They are so-so songs which need someone with powerful vocal chops to carry them off, Janet sounds lost in the mix here. I feel these could have been replaced with more upbeat songs, but like I said, they are not bad.

Good to see that she has toned down the overt sexual nature of her lyrics that appeared in her last 3 albums (we really didn't need to know about the temperature or humidity of her hidden body parts, "Warmth" and "Moist"), she doesn't have to be an oversexed android all the time. I think this album could bring Janet back on top, IF radio gives her a chance. So far, "Feedback" has been given a wide berth, but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a very good fun album which should give Janet her 6th #1 album.

P.S. I do not like the album cover photo; she looks like a bad drag queen. :-)

I've been a fan of Janet Jackson since the early days and will typically buy whatever new CD she releases. That being said, I have to admit that I wasn't too crazy about either Damita Jo or 20 YO. I am really enjoying "Discipline". It's not Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis but it is Janet in a new direction. It sometimes takes me a while to get into a new Janet CD. I hated "Rhythm Nation" on the first listen but it grew on me after listening to it a while. There are several cuts on this CD which I love and I know that the remixes are going to be fierce.

This album is amazing! I have no clue why it isn't getting as much respect! I know alot of people were expecting, a funky dance album from Janet after hearing Feedback, but that definately wasn't the case. Instead we got a little dance, and mostly ballads, which I can definately appreciate!

*Indicates Album Skit/Interlude

1. I.D. (Interlude)*

2. Feedback- The first single off of the album! And everyone knows it. I think feedback is a very good song. It has every aspect of it to be a dance track. The beat is amazing and the vocals are very poppish, which allows for a very well made dance track. The meaning of the song is a little iffy in my book, but it is totally janet. The best part of the song to me are the Drums at the beginning. This is phenominal Janet work at its best! 9/10

3. LUV-Luv is expected to be the third released single off of the album, and I cannot be anymore excited! This song is extremely catchy, and would be a huge summer smash! The lyrics could be a bit corny to somee people, but I think that they are pretty clever. I love how the entire song is in the context of a car accident. It's pretty awesome to me. One of the best songs on the album! 10/10

4. Spinnin (Interlude)*

5. Rollercoaster- This song is an extremely different sound for Janet! It doesn't seem like she would make a song like this at first, but after a few listens you can tell that she made it her own. The beat is excellent, and the overall melody of the song is just so catchy! It's not quite a dance track, but it is something to nod your head to on the way to work. It can give you qite a bit of energy too. I love this track, and it is up there with one of the best on the album. 10/10

6. Bathroom Break (Interlude)*

7. Rock With U-This is to be the second single, which I am kind of upset about. Rock With U is not a bad song by any means, it just isn't commercial enough to catch peoples attention. The background "ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh" that Janet does is the only catchy part of the song, the verses and the lyrics are pretty much forgetable to the average listener. I don't think it is a bad song, but it isn't the best, and definately not single material. 7.5/10

8. 2nite- 2nite is extremely catchy! It is very disco modernized 80's Janet! I like it alot. Alot of people say it's the best song on the album, I wouldn't go that far, but it is an extremely excellent song! Very fun, and very dancable. It is one of the best, but not the best. 9.5/10

9. Can't B Good-This is the first of the ballads on the album. It is very catchy, and very classic Janet. I love the song alot, it reminds me of the break of dawn on Michael Jackson's 2001 Album Invincible. It is very catchy, and very comforting. 10/10

10. 4 Words (Interlude)*

11. Never Letchu Go-Another ballad on the album. This song is also very melodic and relaxing! I like it alot. It has very good lyrics and avery soothing beat. This really nothing special about the song though, that stands out. It is a very good song, but it may soon be a forgetable one within the album. 8/10

12. Truth Or Dare (Interlude)*

13. Greatest X-The third and probably best ballad on the song. Never Letchu go and The greates X have alot of similarities in sound, and I have no clue why they put them back to back on the album. Nevertheless, the song is amazing! Janet already had another great song on Damita Jo called "Thinkin bout my Ex" So obviously she loves her Ex..lol! But regardless of all of that, possibly the second best song on the album. It would make a great ballad single. 10/10

14. Good Morning Janet (Interlude)*

15. So Much Betta-This song is so unique! It samples Daft Punk's song Daftendirekt. The song is amazing and my favorite song on the album. My only complaint about the song is that it's really short. Another verse would have done this song some justice. Overall, a very good track, and my favorite one at that! 10/10

16. Play Selection (Interlude)*

17. The 1 feat. Missy Elliott-I think this is an okay song, but it is way too mainstream. Even though it is a great tune, it really isn't janet. It sounds like Amerie or Beyonce would sing it. I am definately not bashing Amerie nor beyonce, because I love both of them and I have all of there albums. But Janet has been so much more unique than this in the past, and this just doesn't cut it. It is an okay song, it isn't bad by any means, but just not my favorite. 7/10

18. What's Ur Name-Love this song. I don't think I could classify this song as a ballad, but probably mid-tempo. It's another one of the shorter songs on the album, which is a bummer. I like the song alot. It's really catchy, and a more "Modernized" Janet tune. Very good! 9/10

19. The Meaning (Interlude)*

20. Discipline-Another slow ballad and the titile track, and I love it!!!! It is so sensual without being too sexual! I like it alot! It is longest song on the album at a whopping 5 minutes exactly. But the entire song is worth it, and not boring at all! I love it. Definately baby making music. 10/10

21. Back (Interlude)*

22. Curtains-The is my least favorite song on the album. It is another ballad. And it just hasn't clicked with yet I guess. I am going to try to listen to it some more and see if my thoughts on it would change. Some parts of it is catchy, like the chorus, but the rest of it is pretty forgetable. I think it may grown on me, but right now it is my least favorite on the album. 6/10

121/130=93% which is an A rating. I really like Discipline more than Damita Jo and it is up there with 20 Y.O. Alot of people think that her last three albums have been bad, but I would have to disagree. Alot of people thought she made a huge change with All 4 U, but I felt that aside from the singles, that, that was one of her weakest albums to date. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. All I ask is please go out and buy albums, and do not download! We need to show more support to our artist. Because if we can't support them and make their carrers thrive, then we don't get any good music back in return.

Listeners of expertly crafted, perfectly packaged dance-pop have a quick - if temporary - fix in "Discipline," Janet Jackson's new comeback effort. Results are mixed, but the set sports a handful of high-energy morning pick-me-ups frothier than a Starbucks latte. Recent LPs like "20 Y.O" and the full-on porn of "Damita Jo" may have yielded lackluster results, but Jackson has been an established figure in the pop game since today's college crowd was in diapers for a reason: given the right material, she is a formidable performer.

The album's feel is icy, distant and thoroughly modern, complete with Jackson's customary interludes, this time including a computer named Kyoko that gives her pep talks and even duets on the bizarre "So Much Betta." Despite such oddball moments the effusive, ultra catchy lead single "Feedback" and the roller disco-ready duo of "Rock with U" and "2nite" sizzle with flavor and catchy beats. With its instantly unshakable hook the sensuous "LUV" should be a massive hit, and "Never Letchu Go" is a pleasant slice of lovelorn r&b with 80's-inspired guitar work.

It's only when she gets sentimental about her finest orgasm ("The Greatest X") or objectifies male genitalia ("7 inches? Yup, that'll do!" on "The 1" featuring Missy Elliot) that the collection drifts into clumsy sexual perversions and, importantly, amelodiousness. The pretense climaxes as Jackson coos "Did I upset you daddy? Take out your frustrations on me." on a BDSM-themed title track that would make Madonna blush. Somewhere out there Ron Jeremy's ears are burning.

"Discipline" is typical late career Janet with obvious singles and equally obvious padding with overbearing sexual themes. This time, however, the singles rank among her best.