Title: Greatest Hits, Part One
Review: That's what the appropriate title of this album should be. Janet was recently crowned an "MTV Icon" and I couldn't agree more. She's got the looks, the voice, the music and of course those videos (Pick up the "Design of A Decade" DVD if you can). Having two failed albums prior to "Control", she decided to work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (of Prince fame) who gave her that signature sound we all know and love. They were however diverse enough that each song never sounded like it was a carbon copy of the other. Janet crossed over into a variety of genres... Funk in "What Have You Done For Me Lately", R&B with "That's The Way Love Goes" and Pop with "Miss You Much." While she has been pop leaning recently, I long for the days when she experimented on songs such as the rock-infused "Black Cat." Janet Jackson is most definately an MTV and music icon and "Design of A Decade" is the perfect musical package for fans of Janet and her music. Highly reccomended. Overall grade: A
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