

On tracks like “Dammn Baby,” “Promise,” and “The Great Forever,” one can undoubtedly hear the influence of artists like Prince and Janet’s late-and-great brother Michael in Janet’s vocal style and nostalgic synth techniques.

Nonetheless, the album overall is cheap, basic R&B-pop at best.Īlthough I critique Janet’s awkward blends of the past and present in genre, I believe she creates some of her best when she channels her 80’s new wave and R&B mix. This album is by no means horrible, and there are definitely a handful of enjoyable songs on Unbreakable. Most of the music sounds like generic, 90’s pop conflicting with a failed connection to an older era from the modern day. Jackson falls into the stereotypical pitfalls of an artist attempting self-revival by releasing new work long after their time in the spotlight.

Unfortunately, with her new album Unbreakable, , Ms. At 49 years young, Janet Jackson has returned on October 2nd to show the music world that she is not done yet.
