Janet Jackson

October 13, 1982

Miss Jackson holds her own on most of the songs, but the sound does overtake the singer in a few instances.

October 17, 1982

I recommend this LP. Purely on the basis of the Michael soundalikes.

November 6, 1982

Janet romps through eight power-packed tunes with ease.

December 5, 1982

Sixteen-year-old Janet rises to the occasion by performing these 10 smiley pop tunes with a surprising maturity.

December 14, 1982

Striking, original and points to another major talent from the family.

December 16, 1982

A very impressive debut.

December 23, 1982

She sings these run-of-the-mill disco tunes with some style, but her voice is not strong.

January 8, 1983

Proves she can hold her own as a recording artist as well.

March 29, 1983

Janet's versatile and mature singing doesn't benefit much from this collection of anonymous, light-weight funk numbers.

September 7, 1984

In addition to Marlon's tunes, the choice cuts are "Communication," "Fast Girls" and the ballad "Two to the Power of Love."