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Rhythm Nation 1814
Pop · 1989 · 17 tracks

Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson

A high-concept fusion of industrial grit and R&B swing. Aggressive drum machines meet whisper-soft vocals in a manifesto for social change and romantic devotion.

September 15, 1989 · Michael

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A powerful blend of militant social urgency and shimmering, romantic optimism.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks
01
Interlude: Pledge
0:48
02
Rhythm Nation
5:31
03
Interlude: T.V.
0:22
04
State of the World
4:48
05
Interlude: Race
0:05
06
The Knowledge
3:54
07
Interlude: Let’s Dance
0:04
08
Miss You Much
4:12
09
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
0:10
15
Interlude: No Acid
0:06
17
Lonely
4:59
19
Someday Is Tonight
6:01
20
Interlude: Livin’… in Complete Darkness
1:07
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive glass-shatter snare and industrial clank that opens the title track
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How does Rhythm Nation 1814 sound next to the rest of Janet Jackson's catalogue?

Social Commentary+3.4σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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