Janet Jackson - All For You (2LP, Reissue, Gatefold)

Description

All for You is the seventh studio album by American singer Janet Jackson. It was released on April 24, 2001, by Virgin Records. The album's development and theme were rooted in Jackson's separation from husband René Elizondo Jr. as she attempted to move on. Contrary to The Velvet Rope, which saw Jackson tackling darker themes such as domestic violence and depression, All for You showcased a mix of upbeat dance-pop and slow R&B sounds, incorporating rock, disco, and funk, as well as soft rock and East Asian music. Its lyrics focus on passion, romance, and intercourse, while also discussing themes of betrayal and deceit. The explicit language and sexual content of several songs sparked controversy, causing the album to be banned in several countries.

All for You received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its upbeat nature and the sonic innovation of several songs. It was also considered one of her sexiest albums and among the best of her career. The album received three Grammy Award nominations, including Best Pop Vocal Album, winning Best Dance Recording for its title track. It became Jackson's fifth consecutive album to top the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States. All for You logged the biggest opening week sales of her career, as well as the second-highest first-week sales for a female artist in Nielsen Soundscan history. It reached the top five of most countries internationally and was the biggest-selling international pop album of the year in Japan. Certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), it has sold over three million copies in the US according to Nielsen, and an estimated five million copies internationally. All for You was the twelfth best-selling album of the year worldwide and was one of the best-selling albums of the decade in the United States.

Its lead single "All for You" was one of Jackson's most successful singles and broke multiple airplay records. In the US, it was the biggest hit of the year, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks, and became a top ten hit on the majority of singles charts worldwide. "Someone to Call My Lover" reached number three on the Hot 100 and was within the top twenty internationally while "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" peaked within the top forty in most territories. "Come On Get Up" was also released as a promotional single in Japan.

In promotion of the album, Jackson was declared MTV's inaugural Icon, receiving a televised tribute titled MTV Icon: Janet Jackson. The special honored Jackson's contribution to music and popular culture, in recognition of "one of the most influential and beloved tastemakers in contemporary pop." During that period, Jackson was presented with numerous career accolades, including the American Music Award's Award of Merit, the TMF Award's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Recording Academy's Governor's Award.

Release Info

Label: Virgin – B0030232-01, JDJ Entertainment – B0030232-01, UMe – B0030232-01
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
Country: US
Released: 2019
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

A1 Intro
A2 You Ain't Right
A3 All For You
A4 2WayForYou (Interlude)
A5 Come On Get Up
B1 When We Oooo
B2 China Love
B3 Love Scene (Ooh Baby)
B4 Would You Mind
B5 Lame (Interlude)
C1 Trust A Try
C2 Clouds (Interlude)
C3 Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)
C4 Truth
C5 Theory (Interlude)
D1 Someone To Call My Lover
D2 Feels So Right
D3 Doesn't Really Matter
D4 Better Days
D5 Outro