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The Jets
"The Best Of The Jets"
© MCA Records
Year of Release: 1990
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track listing
Special Kinda Love
Forever In My Life
Crush On You
Curiosity
Sendin' All My Love
You Got It All
Rocket 2 U
Sendin' Out A Message
La La Means I Love You
Cross My Broken Heart
Another You
Make It Real
Special Kinda Love
(Vogue Extended
Club Version)
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The Jets
"The Best Of The Jets"
Named after the Jets from Elton John's "Bennie And The Jets," this
musical group consisted of siblings from Minnesota -- the
Wolfgramms. They became popular during the late 1980s, as they combined pop,
dance and funk styles. Their music can be compared to the likes of Janet
Jackson, the early Prince, and the early Madonna. The Best Of The Jets
has all of their main hits, comprised from their three albums they released
during 1986 through 1990 and a bit more.
"Special Kinda Love" starts out this Best-Of, and for the Janet
Jackson fans, this one has a dance beat that everyone would certainly enjoy.
"Forever In My Life" has the late 1980s pop/soul ballad sound, as heard
in the early years of Whitney Houston and Atlantic Starr.
"Crush On You" received heavy radio airplay; it has the early
Prince/Sheila E. rhythms. Likewise, "Curiosity" definitely has the
funk sound of the early Prince and Sheila E, and another Prince-influenced
band, Ready For The World ("Oh Sheila"). "Sendin' All My Love"
has a very distinct early Madonna sound -- in fact, many may even think that
it is Madonna; but it's The Jets. Another radio hit, "You Got It All,"
is a beautiful pop ballad. It's a very pleasant soft dance song, for those who
enjoy this type of music.
Having the spelling of a Prince song, "Rocket 2 U" was another heavy
radio hit, with its funk rhythms and dancebeats. "Sendin' Out A Message"
has the funky dance of the likes of New Kids On The Block, Bobby Brown, and
Janet Jackson.
It is always interesting to hear a group cover one of the many classic
songs of the past: "La La Means I Love You" was originally recorded by
The Delfonics, a great 1970s soul ballad classic. And The Jets cover this song
quite impressively. "Cross My Broken Heart" was another radio airplay
favorite, as it was featured in the Eddie Murphy movie, Beverly Hills Cop
II. "Another You" is another Janet Jackson-inspired dance song.
Make It Real" was another radio hit for The Jets, being a very
soulful ballad, an easy contender for weddings. The last song on this
compilation is a 9-minute Vogue Extended Club Version of "Special Kinda
Love", as it has the funk sound of Michael Jackson's "Bad", and
is definitely compared to the likes of Michael's sister Janet, and Paula Abdul.
Late-1980s pop/dance is best defined for The Best Of The Jets.
Dance club DJs may want to check out this compilation, as there are many choices
they can play during their club shows. There are many comparisons here for
those who enjoy the pop/dance music of the late 1980s -- Madonna, Paula Abdul,
Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince. For a great dancing time, The Jets'
Best Of should easily get the nod of approval.
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