Don't Take It Personal
Jermaine Jackson · 1989
46 min · 10 tracks · pop music
Smooth pop melodies intertwine with soulful grooves, creating an inviting and romantic atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
The album features the hit title track 'Don't Take It Personal,' which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Its success helped Jermaine carve out a niche for himself in the late '80s R&B scene, appealing to both pop and soul audiences during a transformative era in music.
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Don't Take It Personal' was Jermaine Jackson's fifth studio album, following his previous work 'Jermaine Jackson' from 1986. At this point in his career, Jermaine aimed to solidify his solo identity apart from his family's legacy while experimenting with contemporary R&B sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Cyndi Lauper· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Sparks· Donna Summer· Kenny Rogers· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Climb Out 4:39
- 2 Don't Take It Personal Standout 4:31
- 3 Make It Easy on Love 4:16
- 4 So Right 5:03
- 5 I'd Like to Get to Know You 4:40
- 6 Two Ships (In the Night) Standout 5:10
- 7 Rise to the Occasion Standout 4:46
- 8 C'Mon Feel the Need 4:36
- 9 Next to You 4:02
- 10 Don't Make Me Wait 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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