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Title: better than i'd hoped
Review: after the controversy of the superbowl and the poor performance of the initial two singles i was fearing that my favorite diva had slipped irretrievably into a creative slump; however, there is a refreshing honesty on this album that is very endearing. the songs have a variety that keeps them interesting, and it's impressive how complicated some of the musical structures are: multi-layered chords, understated themes, and energetic rhythms combine to create a unique sound environment that doesn't sound like anything else that's out right now. i hope the album fares better once it receives wider distribution. if you liked janet's past work you will enjoy this album; however, it isn't going to win her many new fans.
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