Hit After Hit Song On Vinyl LP!
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 111/500!
Control, the third studio album from Janet Jackson, is a unique fusion of rhythm and blues, funk, pop, disco and modern synthesized percussion. Originally released in February 1986, it established Jackson and her cowriters/producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as pop and R&B innovators. As a record of personal testament layered with hot grooves, Control announced Jackson as a liberated and noteworthy artist. She became a global star and a model for independent women.
"Although Janet Jackson had released two records in the early '80s, they were quickly forgotten, and notably shaped by her father's considerable influence. Janet's landmark third album, 1986's Control, changed all that. On the opening title track, Jackson, with passion and grace, declares her independence, moving out of the gargantuan shadow of her brother Michael and on to the business of making her own classic pop album. The true genius of Control lies in the marriage of her extremely self-assured vocals with the emphatic beats of R&B production wizards Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The duo was already well established in the music industry, but the practically flawless Control showcased Jam and Lewis' true studio mastery. For the better part of two years, Janet remained on the pop chart, with two-thirds of the album's tracks released as singles, including the ever-quotable 'Nasty,' the assertive 'What Have You Done for Me Lately,' the frenetically danceable 'When I Think of You,' and the smooth, message-oriented ballad 'Let's Wait Awhile.' Jackson achieved long-awaited superstar status and never looked back." - AllMusic
Features:
• Vinyl LP
Selections:
Side 1:
1. Control
2. Nasty
3. What Have You Done For Me Lately
4. You Can Be Mine
Side 2:
1. The Pleasure Principle
2.When I Think Of You
3. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
4. Let's Wait Awhile
5. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 111/500!
Control, the third studio album from Janet Jackson, is a unique fusion of rhythm and blues, funk, pop, disco and modern synthesized percussion. Originally released in February 1986, it established Jackson and her cowriters/producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as pop and R&B innovators. As a record of personal testament layered with hot grooves, Control announced Jackson as a liberated and noteworthy artist. She became a global star and a model for independent women.
"Although Janet Jackson had released two records in the early '80s, they were quickly forgotten, and notably shaped by her father's considerable influence. Janet's landmark third album, 1986's Control, changed all that. On the opening title track, Jackson, with passion and grace, declares her independence, moving out of the gargantuan shadow of her brother Michael and on to the business of making her own classic pop album. The true genius of Control lies in the marriage of her extremely self-assured vocals with the emphatic beats of R&B production wizards Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The duo was already well established in the music industry, but the practically flawless Control showcased Jam and Lewis' true studio mastery. For the better part of two years, Janet remained on the pop chart, with two-thirds of the album's tracks released as singles, including the ever-quotable 'Nasty,' the assertive 'What Have You Done for Me Lately,' the frenetically danceable 'When I Think of You,' and the smooth, message-oriented ballad 'Let's Wait Awhile.' Jackson achieved long-awaited superstar status and never looked back." - AllMusic
Features:
• Vinyl LP
Selections:
Side 1:
1. Control
2. Nasty
3. What Have You Done For Me Lately
4. You Can Be Mine
Side 2:
1. The Pleasure Principle
2.When I Think Of You
3. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
4. Let's Wait Awhile
5. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
