Jackson, Janet - The Velvet Rope (Vinyl)

Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope (Vinyl)

Upon experiencing an emotional breakdown, Jackson began facing a long-term case of depression, stemming from childhood and adolescent traumas, including body dysmorphia and anorexia. She in turn developed her new record as a concept album, using introspection as its theme. Its title is a metaphor for emotional boundaries, as well as an allusion to an individual's need to feel special. Its lyrics address subject matter such as depression, self-worth, social networking, and domestic violence. The album's incorporation of social issues regarding sexual orientation and combating homophobia also established her reputation as a gay icon and received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music.

Tracklisting:

1. Interlude - Twisted Elegance
   
2. Velvet Rope
   
3. You
   
4. Got 'Til It's Gone
   
5. Interlude - Speaker Phone
   
6. My Need
   
7. Interlude - Fasten Your Seatbelts
   
8. Free Xone
   
9. Interlude - Memory
   
10. Together Again
    
11. Interlude - Online
    
12. Empty
    
13. Interlude - Full
    
14. What About
    
15. Every Time
    
16. Tonight's The Night
    
17. I Get Lonely
    
18. Rope Burn
    
19. Anything
    
20. Interlude - Sad