The young woman intent on liberating herself and the world is still socially and spiritually conscious, but she has evolved into a more settled, reflective artist. Happily, Unbreakable (three out of four stars), out Friday, reunites her with Jam and Lewis and provides a more cohesive, convincing showcase for Jackson's gifts and her growth. Jackson is 49 now, and hasn't released a studio album since 2008's misguided Discipline, which featured various producers and drew more attention for its references to sadomasochism than its sonic dexterity or daring. If Janet lacked Michael's dizzying gifts as a singer and musical visionary, the songs she crafted with longtime collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis proved similarly vital and the confidence she exuded influenced a generation of female pop and R&B artists - and the young women and girls listening. (1993), Michael Jackson's kid sister not only forged her own creative identity, but also eventually surpassed her brother as a commercial and cultural force. With that 1986 album, and follow-ups Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989) and janet. It's been nearly 30 years since Janet Jackson established Control.
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