Unbreakable
by Janet Jackson
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 146 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 105 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 146
  3. Negative: 32 out of 146
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  1. Luccas_Augusto
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Muito bom, Janet não decepcionou em nenhum momento. Desejo todo o sucesso pra ela e espero que tudo continue dando certo para ela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Abubakar89
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    This album did not disappoint at all. It’s everything I wanted 20 Y.O and Discipline to be. Those two albums showed that Janet just did not feel very inspired and had nothing to say (which she alludes to in the intro to 20 Y.O.) Those two albums do have some great songs on them but the moment that Janet starts to feel herself again and does have something to talk about…BAM, she brings thisThis album did not disappoint at all. It’s everything I wanted 20 Y.O and Discipline to be. Those two albums showed that Janet just did not feel very inspired and had nothing to say (which she alludes to in the intro to 20 Y.O.) Those two albums do have some great songs on them but the moment that Janet starts to feel herself again and does have something to talk about…BAM, she brings this PERFECT album. It’s honestly my favourite album since The Velvet Rope (Sorry All For You and Damita Jo, I do love you both though).

    The mix of genres, tributes to past albums, new versions of Janet all culminates into one of the best albums released this decade. There’s something for everyone. This, this right here is truly classic Janet with a modern twist.

    I just…I’m all sorts of emotional now. 7 years. We’ve waited 7 years for this absolute masterpiece. I legit can’t find a flaw. Not a single one. Not a single filler. Not a single negative thing to say. Not a single skip worthy song. Janet Jackson truly has returned to form.

    It's very had to pick favourites but I definitely look forward to Dammn Baby's catchy shoulder bopping sway, Lessons Learned emotional vocals and the beauty of Shoulda Known Better. This is a beautiful work of art and really does pick up from All For You.    … Expand
  3. cesarc1989
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    For me, Janet came back strong with this album. Unbreakable is cohesive and you can really tell it came from her heart and doesn't have the frivolous production and lyrics that Discipline and 20 Y.O. had.

    I really think, this is a way a 49 year-old-woman should do music, not pretending to damage her legacy and not trying to catch young audience by embarassing herself. Way to go Janet!
  4. Nicolasjofre134
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    El album es un muy buen regreso, cumple con lo que debia cumplir, ademas de poderosas baladas r&b nos trae canciones hechas para correr a la pista de baile con un pop standar que ya estabamos extrañando entre tanta cancion pop dedicada a ex novios aparece Janet con un pop dedicado a divertirnos.
  5. Gregory185
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Unbreakable is Janet's first album in seven years and what a wait it was. Janet ditched the idea of keeping up with younger talents like she did on 2008's Discipline and found herself with something mature, age appropriate, honest, fun and personal.
    She's back at the helm with writing and producing with her long time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-and from there we have the first    Unbreakable is Janet's first album in seven years and what a wait it was. Janet ditched the idea of keeping up with younger talents like she did on 2008's Discipline and found herself with something mature, age appropriate, honest, fun and personal.
    She's back at the helm with writing and producing with her long time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-and from there we have the first step in the right direction. Unbreakable is easily one of Janet's best projects in her 11 album history and is a highlight in music for 2015.

    My personal highlights are:
    Unbreakable
    Dammmn Baby
    Burnitup!
    No Sleeep
    Well Traveled
    Night
    Shoulda Known Better
    Gon B Alright
    After You Fall
    Black Eagle    … Expand
  6. Panchogul
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    This is her best studio album since The Velvet Rope, All for You was ok, but Damita Jo & 20 Y.O were so disgusting that pissed me off, Discipline was very cool but not so far, Unbreakable should be a comeback, mature sounds, mature lyrics, everything perfect.
  7. JengoMango
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    The album we've been waiting for since All For You. Never liked the overtly sexy Janet which always sounded and looked forced on her. The album could have benefited from some editing in terms of the number of tracks. 17 is too much. There are 3 radio-pop songs i could've easily done without for example. It affects the overall coherence of the album. She is at her best here when she doesThe album we've been waiting for since All For You. Never liked the overtly sexy Janet which always sounded and looked forced on her. The album could have benefited from some editing in terms of the number of tracks. 17 is too much. There are 3 radio-pop songs i could've easily done without for example. It affects the overall coherence of the album. She is at her best here when she does her "plush" thing. It's always better to see a grown woman making the music that matches her years instead of juvenilizing her work for radio and sales relevance (Madonna take note). Welcome back, Ms.Jackson.… Expand
  8. AnalyDewa
    Sep 12, 2016
    9
    "Unbreakable" é sem dúvidas um álbum reflexivo e um novo rumo na carreira de Janet, é um álbum muito mais aberto as suas poesias e uma verdadeira carta de homenagem de Janet ao seu irmão Michael Jackson - sendo este o primeiro álbum da cantora desde a morte de seu irmão mais velho - assim como também é uma carta aos seus fãs.
    "Unbreakable" serve como uma avaliação de toda a carreira da    "Unbreakable" é sem dúvidas um álbum reflexivo e um novo rumo na carreira de Janet, é um álbum muito mais aberto as suas poesias e uma verdadeira carta de homenagem de Janet ao seu irmão Michael Jackson - sendo este o primeiro álbum da cantora desde a morte de seu irmão mais velho - assim como também é uma carta aos seus fãs.
    "Unbreakable" serve como uma avaliação de toda a carreira da cantora, onde ela pede desculpa pelos seus erros e traz aqui uma postura mais madura que seus últimos trabalhos lançados na década passada, que eram predominantemente mais sexuais que este. A voz sexy e sussurrada da cantora ainda permanece em canções como na ótima "No Sleeep" - que foi dada como uma das melhores gravações de 2015, mas é em canções mais cruas como "After You Fall" que a gente percebe os vocais e o estilo do álbum, onde a cantora tem muito mais a dizer do que nunca.
    Trazendo boa forma e ânimo aos fãs e críticos, "Unbreakable" consegue facilmente se posicionar entre os melhores trabalhos já feito pela artista e mostra que sem a necessidade de ainda ter que provar algo, Janet deixa mais que provado que ela ainda pode nos proporcionar verdadeiros momentos bons como este.

    Destaques: No Sleeep, Night, Unbreakable, Broken Hearts Heal e Gon' Be Alright.    … Expand
  9. Tzakol
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Often reflective, Janet has come back after a 7 year absence with an honest and pensive cd. Yes there are the club bangers that she is synonymous for projecting, but we are also getting a mature and contemplative woman with much to say. This is one of the strongest albums released this year, and for Janet strongest since her release, 'All For You". There are many stand outs but should weOften reflective, Janet has come back after a 7 year absence with an honest and pensive cd. Yes there are the club bangers that she is synonymous for projecting, but we are also getting a mature and contemplative woman with much to say. This is one of the strongest albums released this year, and for Janet strongest since her release, 'All For You". There are many stand outs but should we need to pick a few listen to "Dammn Baby", "The Great Forever", "Broken Hearts Heal", "Night", "Take Me Away". But this truly is a magnificent album, and one that should be savoured and listened to on rotation. Well done Janet A Truly piece of art.… Expand
  10. marlonserpa
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Finally the Janet's redemption. Her best album since The Velvet Rope. Mature, personal and hypnotic. I can't stop hear this. She's here and show us her brillant felling for music and why she's the our queen.
  11. Felipecritic
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    Janet volta após 7 anos sem lançar um álbum de inéditas com um maravilhoso CD. Produzido com seus colaboradores de longa data Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, ele mostra um mix de estilos: R&B, pop, dance, rock e soul, como se fosse um tour pela incrível carreira de Jackson.
  12. Giovanni_FN
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    ÁLBUM EXCEPCIONAL !!!! Janet não decepcionou como sempre, trouxe um álbum bem trabalhado, uma sonoridade vibrante, limpa, vocais maravilhosos, álbum perfeito da primeira até a última faixa, compensou os 7 anos de espera
  13. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    La variedad de estilos del R&B que hacen al álbum forzarlo a perder esa esencia POP que Janet nos estaba trayendo en sellos anteriores, tendremos tiempos en los cuales bailar, y otros no tan convenientes para la ocasión, momentos en los cuales brillaremos de lágrimas por las letras y ritmos tan cultos que hay en este álbum....
    Sin más precedentes ni antecedentes nuestra querida Janet nos    La variedad de estilos del R&B que hacen al álbum forzarlo a perder esa esencia POP que Janet nos estaba trayendo en sellos anteriores, tendremos tiempos en los cuales bailar, y otros no tan convenientes para la ocasión, momentos en los cuales brillaremos de lágrimas por las letras y ritmos tan cultos que hay en este álbum....
    Sin más precedentes ni antecedentes nuestra querida Janet nos trae un regreso maravilloso e inigualable de su carrera....    … Expand
  14. jcgmalave
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Welcome back Ms. Jackson, it's been a long time, but worth the wait! the album its great, great vocals, flawless production, deep & personal lyrics, classic JJ sound but still very modern, BRAVO!!! Unbreakable, The Great Forever, Dammn Baby & Take Me Away, R my favorite songs.
  15. Foxychorka
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Welcome back ! Honestly i was not expecting the News album at suce a level! The fabulous trio Lewis/Jam/Jackson delivered an album that brings me back to All for you. I hope this album will meet success as it deserves it !
  16. OSCARSIMMONS87
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    To keep it short and simple I'm just going to say that this is the Janet album I've been waiting on since All for you. Beautiful and eclectic. The standard for women of pop has once again been set and the bar for artistic direction restored. Janet proves why she is the inspiration for most pop stars today especially females.
  17. kevinneace
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I luv music, all categories. I am glad to have Janet back, she is true to her hit album "Janet". This album shows she is doing things her way, not worrying about what critics write in regards to what makes a hit song.
    Its what we love about Janet, upbeat, touching, personal and she is back to creating stylish R&B. Can't wait to see her new music videos! She looks like she did in "Thats The Way Luv Goes" and "If", she has not aged at all!    … Expand
  18. Sunchild1913
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    This album is everything we hoped for but nothing we expected. It is the culmination of all things great about Janet Jackson. The songwriting is personal with powerful messages. The production is top notch. There is no real skip worthy filler material. She, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis hit this one out of the park. Congratulations, we Missed You Much!
  19. jvpop
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Beautiful, almost perfect, her best album, since The Velvet Rope, (her master piece), this new album feels like a mix between the social conscience in RN 1814 and the personal deep lyrics on TVR, with a modern (sometimes experimental) sound. It isn't the best album of the year, but, it's one of them. Another Janet's must have album
  20. SincerelyMe
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Am I sad that the sexy Janet disappeared? Just a little if I have to be honest, but it doesn't stop this album being full of the Janet that I and everyone else has and still loves. Her most heartfelt lyrics since "The Velvet Rope" and arguably the best vocal of her entire career! The album is currently in continuous play. The lead single "No Sleeep" and the touching "Lesson Learned" whichAm I sad that the sexy Janet disappeared? Just a little if I have to be honest, but it doesn't stop this album being full of the Janet that I and everyone else has and still loves. Her most heartfelt lyrics since "The Velvet Rope" and arguably the best vocal of her entire career! The album is currently in continuous play. The lead single "No Sleeep" and the touching "Lesson Learned" which beautifully connects into "Black Eagle" are my highlights. Congrats on a job well done!… Expand
  21. MikeScott
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    This truly is a great 'comeback' album for Janet. The lyrics are deep and profound - reminiscent of her earlier work on Rhythm Nation 1814 and The Velvet Rope. Unbreakable stands up against her greatest efforts.
  22. darrell513
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Grown, sexy, mature! This album is so great and I am so proud of Janet for doing something different and out of her element. It's sad when people knock someone for doing something different and better. The sounds on this album are top notch. Very well done!
  23. RuanBorges
    May 1, 2016
    10
    With this new album, Miss Jackson did a great job, with lyrics that talk about social problems, enjoying life, love and her fans, it`s a masterpiece! Welcome back Janet.
  24. ParadiseReviews
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Após sete anos sem um novo material, Jackson retoma à essência da música que lhe encaminhou ao mainstrain. A produção magnífica de Jimmy e Terry é comprovada quando o álbum consegue ser clássico e ao mesmo tempo inovador para a Rainha. Com uma voz escurecida pela idade, ela não limita seus vocais como em trabalhos anteriores e canta com uma verdade como não é vista desde 'The Velvet Rope'Após sete anos sem um novo material, Jackson retoma à essência da música que lhe encaminhou ao mainstrain. A produção magnífica de Jimmy e Terry é comprovada quando o álbum consegue ser clássico e ao mesmo tempo inovador para a Rainha. Com uma voz escurecida pela idade, ela não limita seus vocais como em trabalhos anteriores e canta com uma verdade como não é vista desde 'The Velvet Rope'
  25. TobiasC9
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Janet é literalmente uma lenda, acima de qualquer novata, não precisa provar mais nada para absolutamente ninguém, já fez sua revolução na música.Unbreakable é um álbum maduro e veio em um momento mais do que certo.

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Q Magazine
    Oct 27, 2015
    60
    Too often, when Janet needs Jam & Lewis to "gimme a beat," they don't. [Dec 2015, p.108]
  2. HipHopDX
    Oct 23, 2015
    70
    Overall Unbreakable, while it feels like Terry, Jimmy and Janet may have over saturated the album with essentially too many tracks (if there can be too much Ms. Jackson if you're nasty) making the album more than 60 minutes of run time, it works.
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  3. The Quietus
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    All-in-all, Janet has made an album that is sophisticated and personal, but carrying that trademark carefree, freewheeling atmosphere that makes her so wonderful.
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