House of Hair....plus Damita Jo!!

This is a shout-out going to Vijay for his wonderful contribution to my music blog. Didn't realize you were such a headbanger, stud!! The Guns-N-Roses reference, definitely U2 and Aerosmith, and maybe Bon Jovi (I don't think you mentioned them), I must admit are some of the greatest bands from the stringy hair mess mop era. Take heed all those who don't know....must add them to your collection!!

On a different note, I wanted to discuss the latest and greatest from Janet....Miss Jackson if you're nasty. It called "Damito Jo"....and while I was worried by the choice of the first single "I Want You", a sleepy ballad, and raised an eyebrow to the Internet leak "Just a little while", a hip poppy cut; My musical thirst has been thoroughly quenched by the end result, which is probably lyrically Miss Jackson's raciest album to date. So, here's the scoop! Sexy, "Tit"-tillating, sensual, and explict sums up this effort. While a definite slight turn away from her usual formula of R&B, Urban, Pop, Dance, and Rock every three tracks, Damito Jo uses several producers on this album to contribute a lighter, but flavorful aura to her audience. The album reflects a happy Janet, fully capable and COMFORTABLE of exploring her WARM and MOIST sexual fantasies on vinyl...oops excuse me, on disc. As an avid fan of JJ, I haven't been able to rip it from my CD player since purchase. One criticism I must add though, is that the album and its name, Damito Jo (Janet's middle name), do not really go together as solidly as it should. The album is not truly a reflection of an alter-ego!! Sexually, Janet's been giving it to us bit by bit since LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT U). At any rate, it possibly would have been more interesting for her to have explored a more intense deviation from the norm or take perhaps an even, bolder step in another direction. But ah, too each his/her own. The end product is still worth it. Audi!!

Recommendation: If you are an avid or die-hard fan of Miss Jackson, you won't be disappointed. If you are horny man, you won't be disappointed. Toss up, if neither.

Dynamic Duo!! Awesome Twosome!! Call 'em what you want, but Outkast by far is one of the most creative rap groups out there. No where do they show this more than their lastest CD, Speakerboxx/The Love Below. I ain't gonna lie, I do miss the early days, when long cadillacs and hood attire was the norm. While most of the Dungeon Family is still rockin' this today, its most creative fraternal twins rock everything from feather boas and eccentric costumes (Andre 3000) to plaid suits with pilot sunglasses (Big Boi). And their music has taken the same turn. Gotta love it!! The need to keep changing and take chances has made Outkast a dual force to be reckoned with in a category all their own. With Speakerboxx/The Love Below, it just keeps getting better. Big Boi's bass hit mumbles fused with Andre 3000's recent infactuation with instrumental experimentation and theater scoring maintains the group's raunchy, but clever delivery. Keep it comin' fellas.

Recommendation: A definite must for the frustrated rap music lover who knows there is more to ATL than all things crunk!! Word up.