Thriller by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson ... Thriller (1982)
Michael Jacksons Thriller is the bestselling album of all time, with 45
million worldwide sales powered by seven Top 10 U.S. singles and eight
Grammy Awards. The 1982 album was also a success from which the pop
superstar never really recovered--subsequent albums seemed to have no
other goal than to beat the records set by Thriller. The highly-polished
sound of Quincy Joness production sounds almost organic compared to
Jacksons more recent work, and in the same regard, Thriller was
significantly slicker than its predecessor, Off the Wall. Both albums
established a Jackson style that aimed for the dance floor with songs built
on a state-of-the-art bed of percussion and keyboards. Elements of
milestone Thriller tracks like Billie Jean (arguably Jacksons best-ever
performance) and Beat It (with its hard-rock solo by guitarist Eddie Van
Halen) influenced not just Jacksons records, but those of the entire dance-
pop world. On the song Thriller, Jackson indulged his taste for the juvenile
and invited Vincent Price to rap in a really scary voice. With Thriller the
album, Jackson created a different kind of monster--a hit album of such
magnitude that it would have an irrevocable impact not just on the singers
art, but on his altogether kooky life. --John Milward
In 1982, Michael had released one of the all-time greatest albums in music
history: THRILLER. This album speaks pure greatness, which is why
Michael brought home a total of eight grammy awards.
WANNA BE STARTIN SOMETHIN
The fourth single from the album. This is just an all-around awesome
dance track. Definitely one of Michaels very best songs.
BABY BE MINE
A cool song.
THE GIRL IS MINE (performed by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney)
The first single from the album. This was such an incredible duet. Pauls
vocals, as always, are amazing. Both Paul and Michael sound great
together. And, as it turns out, this would not be the last time Paul
McCartney and Michael Jackson would record together. On Paul
McCartneys 1983 album, PIPES OF PEACE, there are two duets between
he and Michael: Say, Say, Say, which was released as a single and
became a big hit, and The Man.
THRILLER
The seventh single from the album. Everyone, fan or not, has heard this
song. If you dont know this song, then I dont how thats possible. This is
one of the greatest songs, ever. The video for this song remains one of
Michaels greatest music videos.
BEAT IT
The third single from the album. I was never partial to this one. But I
have to admit that beat and rhythm are pretty cool.
BILLIE JEAN
The second single from the album. Yet, another awesome MJ tune. In
1983, when Michael performed this one on Motown 25, Michael had
debuted the legender ... Moonwalk. What an awesome moment.
HUMAN NATURE
The fifth single from the album. This was always such a great, mellow
song.
P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING)
The sixth single from the album. Another awesome tume. The Pretty
Young Thing female vocals actually belong to Michaels sister: La Toya &
Janet.
THE LADY IN MY LIFE
I never liked this song too much, either.
As I said before, this is one Michaels greatest, greatest, greatest albums.
This is an album that I have not stopped listening to. Its amazing how I
have not yet worn out my copy of this CD. What an awesome album. No
other words can describe this album.
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