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Control

by Janet Jackson

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All Time

of 455,441

991
1980's

of 12,289

147
1989

of 7,682

54

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Overall Rating: 3.3173 Control is ranked overall as 3.3173 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.4000 Control has an avg. critic score of 3.4000 out of 4 stars

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Jimmy JamandTerry Lewistailored their contemporary dance-pop to the emerging personality of Janet Jackson, who attempted to take control of her life on this record. ...more

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To get it out of the way quickly: Pedro the Lion's David Bazan is a devout Christian and as far as our lives find their way into our work, his songs could be analyzed for their religious references. ...more

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On their latest albums, two members of pop music's first family move in markedly different directions. While Jermaine regresses toward unmitigated sap, Janet steps out and boldly states that she's not the Jacksons' baby sister anymore.As usual, Jermaine's is a case of wasted potential. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis tailored their contemporary dance-pop to the emerging personality of Janet Jackson, who attempted to take control of her life on this record. In the course of that attempt, she came across as an aggressive, independent woman, notably on "What Have You Done for Me Lately. ...more

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There's perhaps no better testament to the power ofControlas a quintessential statement on personal and artistic self-actualization than the still pervasive misconception that it's Janet Jackson's debut album. Her two previous...read the complete review at Slant Magazine

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