When I read about Janet's comeback, I had some doubts about the impact it would have on the pop landscape. After all, she is now 49 years old and her last two albums received lukewarm responses. Not being a vocal powerhouse, I wondered if her charisma, mystery and performance could weather the Beyonces, Ciaras & Tinashes of the current era.
Let me just say, Janet pretty much buried her competition with this release.
She comes back as beautiful as ever. Though her message is less take-control-of-your-destiny-ladies as it was in Control & Rhythm Nation, and more a cool & reflective sojourner, the effect remains equally persuasive & aurally ecstatic.
No, Janet cannot blow like Jennifer Hudson, but she doesn't have to---her scintillating soul is revealed regardless.Sometimes soul is a gift, and sometimes it’s earned. Janet Jackson has earned hers. Yeah, she's pushing 50 & the market orients toward youth culture, but as this release amply demonstrates, getting older in this landscape, is a beautiful thing.
Go on Janet!!
Go on Janet!!
OneLove
