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20 Reasons Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ is a Masterpiece

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October 7, 2017
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On October 7, 1997, Janet Jackson released what would go on to become the most prolific body of work in her catalogue: The Velvet Rope. Before delving into the many reasons why this album deserves the title of masterpiece, it is necessary to first set the scene: Just over a decade prior, in 1986, Janet Jackson released what most think of to

Elicit 1997 … with Savage Garden’s debut album

June 5, 2015
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On March 4, 1997, the Australian pop duo Savage Garden made a splash on the music scene with their self-titled debut album. The duo was comprised of Darren Hayes (vocals) and Daniel Jones (instrumentals). The group’s sound was largely influenced by 80s pop but at the same time, fit perfectly on pop radio
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For the Nostalgia: “Show Me Love” by Robyn

May 18, 2015
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Before most girls knew P!nk as the pink haired soulful badass in 2000, or Mandy Moore as the girl who was missing you like candy in 1999, there was Robyn, a Swedish Pop singer who gained stateside success in the mid 90s.  Robyn worked with renowned and sought after hit maker Max
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The Velvet Rope Therapy

October 11, 2014
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You may be asking yourself, “what the hell is the velvet rope therapy?”  Well, good thing you asked. The Velvet Rope is an album- a masterpiece is a more suitable description- that Janet Jackson released in 1997. I have a strong sense of relation to Janet. No, I don’t feel like we’re
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I Wanna Be Your Babydoll: The longings of a Butterfly

September 26, 2014
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In the video for “Butterfly,” Mariah Carey emulated the imagery and storyline of Tennessee Williams’ Baby Doll.  However, the inspiration didn’t stop there.  On the album Butterfly, she included a song titled “Babydoll” as well.  Perhaps the best example of  her yearning for the intangible on Butterfly, “Babydoll” is a song where Mariah longs for
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