Dream Street
| Janet Jackson
Dream Street
Dream Street is the second album by American musician Janet Jackson, released on October 23, 1984, by A&M Records. More pop than her debut album's "bubblegum soul" feel, the album wasn't the runaway success that Janet's father Joseph thought it would be, peaking at number one hundred forty-seven on the Billboard 200 in 1984. The album did have one modest hit for Jackson, the top ten R&B single, "Don't Stand Another Chance", produced by brother Marlon. -Wikipedia
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AllMusic
The first single, "Don't Stand Another Chance," was a family affair, produced by brother Marlon Jackson with vocal ad-libs by Michael Jackson. It was a Top Ten R&B hit during the summer of 1984. The extended 12" mix rocks, showcasing outstanding synth work by John Barnes. Other standouts are the smeary Minneapolis funk cut "Pretty Boy" produced by Jesse Johnson, and both "Hold Back the Tears" and "If It Takes All Night" are prime examples of pleasing '80s pop.
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Wilson & Alroy's Record Reviews
Big brother Michael got involved in this one, but it didn't sell either. (DBW)
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iTunes Apple Music
The second album from a teenage Janet Jackson, released in the wake of Thriller, combines the urban electro-funk sound of the era with an angelic, fresh-faced pop sensibility. Janet's soft, flirty voice pulses in rhythmic interplay with funky '80s R&B synths; the throbbing "Pretty Boy," produced by Minneapolis funk master Jesse Johnson, is a particular showstopper.
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Soul In Stereo
May 4, 2018. After showing some promise on her debut, Janet’s sophomore album was a bit of a step back. It’s generic pop galore, filled with songs that would have been OK on an episode of Jem & The Holograms but weren’t indicative of her talent.
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Blog Critics
August 17, 2015. Not dissimilar from the black dance music framework of Janet Jackson, Dream Street ended up as her initial bid for crossover appeal. However, the record lacked a narrative and became a bit of a messy medley of tunes, but there are many interesting sides present.
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R&Being
In a nutshell: Budding R&B rebel searching for a sound.
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