Janet Jackson - Janet [2LP]

First-Ever U.S. Vinyl Release Complete with Exclusive CD/Digital Bonus Track "Whoops Now" While Control was an assertion of self-determination and Rhythm Nation 1814 represented a critique of social inequity, 1993's Janet was a frank and liberating celebration of Janet Jackson's sexuality and represents an important milestone in the singer's evolution, both as a person and a recording artist. Still working with hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as well as Jellybean Johnson, the simply titled Janet featured a daring front cover and an inner core of brilliantly polished soul pop. No. 1 centerpiece "That's The Way Love Goes" won Janet a Grammy for Best R&B song while her videos pushed sexuality and feminism into the mainstream arena. Janet made a sonically challenging art here that exhibited a lightning and moon glow dual appeal. The album itself is a loose boudoir concept with interludes and intimate spoken passages. The tracks are monsters: "Throb," "Because of Love" and "Any Time