Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson · 1989
64 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B
A bold fusion of pop and R&B, layered with socially conscious themes and infectious dance beats.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with interludes
- infectious dance beats for celebration
- socially conscious themes throughout
- engaging anthems for group sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing encourages movement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 1989, 'Rhythm Nation 1814' was Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, following her commercial breakthrough with 'Control'. At this stage in her career, she solidified her position as a leading pop icon, while also showcasing a more mature and socially aware artistic vision that would influence future generations of artists.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Interlude: Pledge 0:47
- 2 Rhythm Nation 5:30
- 3 Interlude: T.V. 0:21
- 4 State of the World 4:47
- 5 Interlude: Race 0:04
- 6 The Knowledge 3:53
- 7 Interlude: Let’s Dance 0:04
- 8 Miss You Much 4:12
- 9 Interlude: Come Back Interlude 0:21
- 10 Love Will Never Do (Without You) 5:50
- 11 Livin’ in a World (They Didn’t Make) 4:41
- 12 Alright 6:26
- 13 Interlude: Hey Baby 0:09
- 14 Escapade 4:43
- 15 Interlude: No Acid 0:05
- 16 Black Cat 4:50
- 17 Lonely 4:59
- 18 Come Back to Me 5:32
- 19 Someday Is Tonight 6:01
- 20 Interlude: Livin’… in Complete Darkness 1:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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