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Originally posted by tylerlscwv
I really think if it weren't for the Superbowl, Damita Jo would be remembered more positively even with Janet fans (not to mention that the singles probably would have done better). I think it would be treated similar to AFY (albeit a lesser version) where we all agree it has several really fantastic songs, but acknowledge that it was a step down from her previous material but can still appreciate and now for what it is. But since she didn't get to tour with it and none of the singles took off, it didn't get to have any sort of longevity and it marks the beginning of the dark ages.
I hate that it gets lumped in with the dark ages albums in discussions typically. And don't get me started about when people praise Discipline and trash DJ. I'm just like...
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Couldn't agree more. All For You will forever be my favorite album from her (with The Velvet Rope in a
very close second), but it's obvious 20 Y.O. and Discipline were
rough comparatively. But honestly, it wasn't even her; I feel like it was Jermaine that made those albums flop.
I'm just glad that she's getting the current praise that she
deserves and the Superbowl days are behind her. It's almost been 15 years, people.
I think Unbreakable is going to be magic. She's loved her fans for so long, and this feels like the album that
needs to come out from Janet right now. So excited to see her in a month too.