^^first one I actually voted for to place
― wolf cola, everyone (thewufs), Monday, 20 February 2012 17:02 (twelve years ago) link
I love the end of album ballad progression from Control through to janet. - from "Let's Wait Awhile" to "Someday Is Tonight" to fuck it, let's do it "Anytime, Anyplace".
― prolego, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:05 (twelve years ago) link
I'd have to go back and check, but I think "Scream" generated as much commentary as anything when I was putting out Radio On. It remember it as people who found Michael-the-head-case endlessly fascinating on one side, and people who thought he'd descended into caricature on the other.
― clemenza, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:07 (twelve years ago) link
42. Michael Jackson - Remember The Time (93 points, 5 votes) from Dnagerous, 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeiFF0gvqcc
― Jamie_ATP, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:50 (twelve years ago) link
41. The Jacksons - Torture (95 points, 4 votes) from Victory, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzquw4bi5o
― Jamie_ATP, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:51 (twelve years ago) link
remember the time - TOO LOW
― Jamie_ATP, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:52 (twelve years ago) link
it's sooooooo the best single from Dangerous. total summer jam aceness.
I don't much like Remember the Time...too new jack swingy.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 20 February 2012 17:55 (twelve years ago) link
much as i love torture it probably shouldn't be ahead of remember the time
good thing i didn't end up voting for it
― Whiney vs. (BradNelson), Monday, 20 February 2012 17:55 (twelve years ago) link
"State of the World" would have been the eighth single had the record company reneged on a physical single.
Its seven commercial singles all peaked within the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first and only album to achieve that feat.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 20 February 2012 17:55 (twelve years ago) link
Hah - I didn't even think "Torture" was gonna place. And over "Remember the Time"? Wow. Both were in my top 10, but damn - if I'd known it was gonna come out like this I would've switched their places. I love "Torture", but RTT is the better song, no doubt.
Also Jamie OTM.
― wolf cola, everyone (thewufs), Monday, 20 February 2012 17:57 (twelve years ago) link
it's sooooooo the best single from Dangerous.
would agree with this were "who is it" not a single from dangerous
― Whiney vs. (BradNelson), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:00 (twelve years ago) link
that's enough for today - 10 more coming tomorrow
― Jamie_ATP, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:02 (twelve years ago) link
"Who Is It" is my favorite.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:06 (twelve years ago) link
too new jack swingy.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, February 20, 2012 12:55 PM (12 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
does not compute
― horseshoe, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:08 (twelve years ago) link
i cut dangerous from my ballot entirely, but it was excruciating. love "remember the time" and "in the closet"
Somehow, "She Drives Me Wild" is my most played Dangerous track as per iTunes, by a whole lot. (Not a single, I know.)
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:08 (twelve years ago) link
(Also, not that it was on my ballot.)
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:09 (twelve years ago) link
lol xp
There's something about the swing in the new jack swing (and the snare sounds) that are like kryptonite for my ears.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:09 (twelve years ago) link
I wish "Give In To Me" had been a single – his best use of metal hysterics.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:10 (twelve years ago) link
everything should be new jack swingier
― horseshoe, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:12 (twelve years ago) link
Wow, I don't think I've listened to this since 92 or so, but it's great.
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:14 (twelve years ago) link
did "state of shock" place because of mick jagger's creepy ad-libs at the end
kind of a worthless song imo especially when compared to its immediate surroundings in this list
― Whiney vs. (BradNelson), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:15 (twelve years ago) link
"Shock"s placement feels sort of like classic ILX lurker results, but, again, I think the animosity it inspires is way overstated.
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:26 (twelve years ago) link
"Looka me...looka me...lookame...lookame....look...at...me..lookame...(unhh!)"
― wolf cola, everyone (thewufs), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:32 (twelve years ago) link
hey, old-timers: how was "State of Shock" received in '84? I read an issue of Billboard published that July which noted how the single apparently stalled for a few weeks before peaking in the top five.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:33 (twelve years ago) link
damn! so glad I helped LWNDWY, In The Closet and Remember the Time place
Looks like Control will have more songs place than Rhythm Nation. weird
― gospodin simmel, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:37 (twelve years ago) link
I love "State of Shock" unreservedly.
― Big Mr. Guess U.S.A. Champion (crüt), Monday, 20 February 2012 18:39 (twelve years ago) link
― gospodin simmel, Monday, February 20, 2012 1:37 PM (2 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
don't get how you can know this? i voted for a bunch of rythm nation singles; none of them was love will never do, though i like it.
― horseshoe, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:40 (twelve years ago) link
but also, if that does happen, it won't be that weird; control is awesome
― horseshoe, Monday, 20 February 2012 18:41 (twelve years ago) link
It's a little too soon to suggest the poll's going to give Janet the short end. But I have the fear.
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Monday, 20 February 2012 19:03 (twelve years ago) link
xxp I always think of RN as the biggest Janet album, nothing against Control (which must have three more songs on this thing, right?)
― gospodin simmel, Monday, 20 February 2012 21:27 (twelve years ago) link
lot of love on ilx for velvet rope iirc. for example, i love velvet rope. it's more vibe-y and less singles-y, i guess.
― horseshoe, Monday, 20 February 2012 21:28 (twelve years ago) link
40. The Jacksons - Blame It on the Boogie (100 points, 5 votes) from Destiny, 1978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amN8UynV5pA
― Jamie_ATP, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:28 (twelve years ago) link
39. Janet Jackson - Someone To Call My Lover (103 points, 4 votes) from All for You, 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGjKASt6hmw
Blame It on the Boogie! It still would've placed w/o my vote, but I'm glad I could give it a bump.
This Janet track is nice. I've not spent any time with the All For You album and missed it as a single, but I like it.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:35 (twelve years ago) link
God, I love me some disco-era Jacksons.
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:37 (twelve years ago) link
alright "Someone To Call My Lover"! thought "Scream" would be higher though
― some dude, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:58 (twelve years ago) link
38. The Jacksons - This Place Hotel / Heartbreak Hotel (104 points, 6 votes) from Triumph, 1980
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDqO4nxk3xI
― Jamie_ATP, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:49 (twelve years ago) link
37. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (109 points, 5 votes) Tied with 36 from Destiny, 1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPQmHwALAck
this is the only poll were every song is guaranteed to be amazing; I didn't even vote because how could I? too much awesome
― (thinks and smiles) (DJP), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:58 (twelve years ago) link
Pretty much OTM, even if I'm not the biggest fan of "Let's Wait Awhile."
― dead-trius (Eric H.), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:01 (twelve years ago) link
So glad to see This Place Hotel make it, it ended up being one of three tracks from that album that made my list.
I really don't remember Someone To Call My Lover, think I only know the title track from that album. It's never occured to me to check out any of her albums past Janet which I wasn't a big fan of. I Love Control and Rhythm Nation of course.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:03 (twelve years ago) link
Janet's albums don't start becoming suspect until they start getting Dupri-ified, and even then there will be at least one face-melting song of greatness on there.
You should really check out The Velvet Rope and All For You
― (thinks and smiles) (DJP), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:06 (twelve years ago) link
Blame it on the Boogie way too friggin' low but at least
― "renegade" gnome (remy bean), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:07 (twelve years ago) link
i didn't even realize until i looked it up for my ballot that the Jacksons' "Heartbreak Hotel" technically was released under a different title; Whitney wasn't as scared of the Elvis estate when she released hers in the '90s
― some dude, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:12 (twelve years ago) link
A weird suspicion on their part: titles aren't subject to copyright violations.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:23 (twelve years ago) link
maybe it was more of act of deference/respect
― some dude, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:19 (twelve years ago) link
36. Michael Jackson - Who Is It (109 points, 5 votes) Tied with 37 from Dangerous, 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0M4EKhJHmI
― Jamie_ATP, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:22 (twelve years ago) link
35. Janet Jackson - Alright (109 points, 6 votes) from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, 1989
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgeAUejUZhg
― Jamie_ATP, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:23 (twelve years ago) link
1. michael - thriller2. michael - human nature3. michael - the way you make me feel4. michael - smooth criminal5. michael - billie jean6. michael - beat it7. michael - you rock my world8. michael - man in the mirror9. janet - miss you much10. michael - one day in your life11. michael - jam12. the jacksons - can you feel it?13. janet - escapade14. janet - that's the way love goes15. michael - don't stop til you get enough16. janet - if17. janet - alright (cj mackintosh & dave dorrell house mix)18. rebbie - centipede19. janet & herb alpert - diamonds20. michael - wanna be startin somethin disappointed 'you rock my world' didn't make it, mildly surprised 'diamonds' didn't.
― second only to popcorn (or something), Saturday, 25 February 2012 23:04 (twelve years ago) link
oh and 'one day in your life' ;_;
― second only to popcorn (or something), Saturday, 25 February 2012 23:05 (twelve years ago) link
My ballot:
1. Rebbie Jackson – Centipede2. Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’3. Janet Jackson – Together Again4. The Jacksons – Blame It on the Boogie5. Janet Jackson – Control6. Michael Jackson – Stranger in Moscow7. The Jacksons – Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)8. Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us9. Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation10. Michael Jackson – Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough11. The Jacksons – Walk Right Now12. Janet Jackson – Got ‘til It’s Gone13. Michael Jackson – Blood on the Dancefloor14. La Toya Jackson – If You Feel the Funk15. Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal16. Michael Jackson – Black or White17. Janet Jackson – What Have You Done for Me Lately?18. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean19. The Jacksons – Can You Feel It20. Michael Jackson – In the Closet
― Tuomas, Monday, 27 February 2012 09:00 (twelve years ago) link
Did nobody else vote for my #2 and #3? Philistines!
Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson - Ain’t No SunshineThe Jackson 5 - Hum Along And DanceMichael Jackson - Wanna Be Starting SomethingThe Jackson 5 - I Want You BackMichael Jackson - Working Day And NightMichael Jackson - Got To Be ThereThe Jackson 5 - SkywriterMichael Jackson - We’ve Got A Good Thing GoingMichael Jackson - Off the Wall
The Jackson 5 - Doctor My EyesMichael Jackson - Rock With YouThe Jackson 5 - Never Can Say GoodbyeMichael Jackson - Burn This Disco OutMichael Jackson - People Make The World Go ‘RoundThe Jackson 5 - Hallelujah DayThe Jackson 5 - I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5 - ABCMichael Jackson ft. Patti Austin - It’s The Falling In LoveMichael Jackson - Rockin’ Robin
― Jeff W, Monday, 27 February 2012 12:39 (twelve years ago) link
I don't think many people think of MJ when they think of Aint No Sunshine
― a hoy hoy, Monday, 27 February 2012 12:41 (twelve years ago) link
True, but they should! It's a great arrangement and a truly stunning vocal.
― Jeff W, Monday, 27 February 2012 12:43 (twelve years ago) link
How could I have not voted for "Forever Came Today"?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOzPDB_L2g
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Thursday, 1 November 2012 15:27 (eleven years ago) link
that's one of my favorite J5 tracks, though it's a Supremes cover isn't it?
― frogbs, Thursday, 1 November 2012 15:32 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah, but a most ebullient one.
― Bobby Ken Doll (Eric H.), Thursday, 1 November 2012 15:42 (eleven years ago) link
I asked my coworker what the real appeal of Wanna Be... is, and she said "that's one of those songs where the singer catches the holy ghost in a way that can't be faked."
Thought about this comment today.
― Eric H., Sunday, 26 October 2014 07:01 (nine years ago) link