And Janet's out. This is definitely the best song on Control. I mean, just wow. So so lovely. I never knew a song about abstinence could hit me so hard. I think I like this song so much because it has a solid structure, which is important for me. A very focused song, it doesn't waste time with extra BS. It's to the point. I approve, Ms. Jackson
As mentioned earlier, this song tied with "Control". Both had the same amount of 10s, but WHYDFML had four 9s, while Control only had three 9s. I gave this song an 8, but I think maybe I should have given it a 9. The "I never ask for more than I deserve" part is so lovely. A lot of songs have kinda dark vocals, but then out of nowhere, these angelic vocals will pop up, and they're so nice. The intro is really awesome for some reason; I love the banter between girlfriends. And the piano that shows up midway through is a welcomed addition, albeit a bit random.
Solid 9. All the way a very good song. From 2:00 on it just clicked with me!
The only song to make our Top 10 that didn't make Billboard's Top 10. How was this not another hit for Janet? I absolutely love the hook, even though it's a bit tamer compared to other hooks on the album. As Eli said, it's really gay, so maybe that's why people weren't here for it back in the day, but it's why we're here for it in 2012.
It didn't captivate me also, but I'm glad I was not the one with the lowest rate. 6.5.
And Janet's out. This is definitely the best song on Control. I mean, just wow. So so lovely. I never knew a song about abstinence could hit me so hard. I think I like this song so much because it has a solid structure, which is important for me. A very focused song, it doesn't waste time with extra BS. It's to the point. I approve, Ms. Jackson
I liked this one and should've rated it higher. It got a 7.
I don't think her fans were united in deciding which were here best tracks. They spread their 10s out across the album, while Madonna fans all agreed on what Madge's top songs were. Every song in the top five has an average better than 9, while none of Janet's songs did.
edit: I didn't mean that Madge fans purposefully group rated, if that's what it sounded like
The only song to make our Top 10 that didn't make Billboard's Top 10. How was this not another hit for Janet? I absolutely love the hook, even though it's a bit tamer compared to other hooks on the album. As Eli said, it's really gay, so maybe that's why people weren't here for it back in the day, but it's why we're here for it in 2012.
Wow, an unexpected top five! I never would have predicted that Janet would get punched out the rate so hard like this.
Too bad for "Control" (admittedly overly-long at 6 minutes, but a sonic masterpiece nonetheless, as well as a classic Janet vocal performance) and "Let's Wait Awhile" (absolutely gorgeous, especially that middle eight). I would have been happy with either in the top five.
Still, it's a strong final group of songs. I gave them all a 10, except for "Live to Tell," which I don't fully get (maybe I just need another listen?). I would gladly trade it out for, say, "The Pleasure Principle." (I love that song more and more!) Hopefully "Open Your Heart" or "Papa Don't Preach" emerges victorious.
I'm also finding myself oddly attracted to that erstwhile Christina wannabe you keep posting. He's got a great, kind face!! I love his curly hair too. Post his pictures please!
I'm also finding myself oddly attracted to that erstwhile Christina wannabe you keep posting. He's got a great, kind face!! I love his curly hair too. Post his pictures please!
Do you mean the model who used to be in my avatar?