Janet Jackson - Control (2007) It also was on one of those "top 100 albums of the decade" lists. Not so sure about this one. It's fine and pleasant I guess.
Donna Summer - I remember Yesterday (1977) It starts with three 70s songs that are 'nice' enough but to my ears didn't age particularly well. Then to my positive surprise it gets better and better before it ends in her big hit "I feel love".