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Basking in "The Glow of Love"

Tony Markham | Brooklyn, NY United States | 03/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Janet Jackson has emerged from an obvious dark period of self examination with a celebratory and flirty song that is pop at it's best! The results of all of the introspection of 'The Velvet Rope' record (and no doubt, her newly christened single status) have obviously left Janet feeling refreshed, more alive and freer. You can even hear this new found freedom in her voice. The vocal on "All For You" finds her using more of her range than she's ever utilized before. She sounds lighter and happier. The single contains a sample of "The Glow of Love", which more than a few people are mistakenly attributing to Luther Vandross. Although he did do a version of this song in the 80's, his was a cover. The original was by a group called Change. Nonetheless, it's an inspired choice and the result is a summertime-top-down-wind-in-the-hair pop song that sweeps you up in the sheer joy and fun of it all. Instantly likable and as it's quick ascension up the Billboard 100 attests, a MAJOR hit. Nice work all around from Janet, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A welcome return for Janet Jackson and an exciting indication of what's to come with the new album. Sounds like the soundtrack to Summer 2001 to me..."

What is wrong with you people

akasan | Newark, NJ United States | 04/17/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"this is adressed to you people who had negative reviews of this song. Janet is not a jazz singer. She doesn't sing classical music. Janet is a POP star. most of her music has been and always will be what people call bubblegum music. Buble gum music at it's best. Bubblegum gum music is not a bad art form. And what most of you fail to realize is that Janet for the most part created bubblegum music...you see her influence on everyone from Aaliyah, Britney, to christina and every one else. Janet makes POP music. I like this song. I can listen to it and hum to it and i can dance to it. It's an enjoyable experience. It is not a bad song. And her voice sounds better. No, her album will not be the second coming of Jesus Christ, no album ever is. But I have never been disapointed with any album janet has put out and I'm sure I won't be disapointed in this one. Geese. Save the serious critique for music that was meant to be taken seriously. This was crafted for one thing...to be lighthearted and FUN and at this, she succeeds."

Janet is Back!

gemini_j | Canada | 03/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Janet is finally back with a new song, and a new album on the way, both titled All For You. Last summer we were treated with Doesnt Really Matter from NPII, but this is the first song we've heard from one of her albums since 1998's Every Time, from 1997's The Velvet Rope. The album wont be out until April 24th, but its not too long until its released. All For You samples Glow of Love from Luther Vandross, which works very well with the arrangement of this song. This is the CD single of All For You, and it contains 2 tracks: All For You (Radio Edit), and All For You (Video Version). The US will not see a maxi single, but it will be released overseas, so you can import it. This is just a fun song, that will stay in your head, and it will bring a smile to your face. Go out and buy it, because Miss Jackson is back!"