Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Nada hit

Janet Jackson
"Nothing" single

Released: March 23rd, 2010







Poor thing. Miss Jackson just can't seem to get a break. Ever since exposing herself at the Superbowl in 2004, Janet hasn't had one hit song. The dance-packed "Feedback" came close...but ultimately failed in comparison to prior chart toppers. So now, Jackson is trying to reclaim her success with a ballad that oozes of her 90s hits, "Again" and "Everytime." And if it were still 1993, this song would undoubtedly be #1. However, it's 2010 and the current music consumer isn't too interested in hushed R & B ballads. "Nothing" brings Jackson a new-found innocence void of the sexually charged lyrics of late. Her breathy approach to singing is gentle and refreshing, perfectly complementing the simple music arrangement. Unfortunately, this nostalgic 90s throwback ballad is not going to give Jackson the attention she so desperately is trying to reclaim.

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