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By J. Klingel
I know Thriller is the biggest selling album of all time, but I like the Bad album even better! It's so sexy!!
By Barry
...You go bad!. That's what Michael Jackson did. After coming off a monster hit like "Thriller", it would seem that the pressure would be extremely high when it came time to make the follow up. "Thriller" broke records, sold massive amounts of copies, had a string of huge hit singles, and re-defined pop music and music videos. What do you do after that?. Well, in Michael Jackson's case, you do it again!. The resulting album was one that was the next step in the evolution of Jackson and his music. In ways, I find myself loving and thinking that "Bad" is even better than "Thriller". I know I am not alone. It's almost repulsive to think that some critics thought the album was a disappointment because it sold only a "mere" 30 million copies worldwide, compared to the even bigger sales of "Thriller". Who could even think that?!. It's mind boggling.
The album starts off with the title track, "Bad". Obviously, it's a Michael Jackson classic, and perfect for the new tougher image he was trying to make with himself and his music. What I didn't know was that the song was originally intended to be a duet with Prince. I had no idea. "The Way You Make Me Feel" is next, and I have always loved this song. Great catch, great melody, and a great pop hook. The next three songs all have their appeal, but they are mostly filler. "Speed Demon" is pretty fun and creative, but mostly forgettable. "Liberian Girl" is slow and pretty. "Just Us Friends" is a duet with Stevie Wonder, and it's a very catchy pop tune that is very 1987. The rest of the album is hit after hit. Like 'Thriller', "Bad" could almost be a Greatest Hits CD!. "Another Part Of Me" is a catchy, likeable song, but lightweight. Still, it was a top 20 hit, peaking at #11. "Man In The Mirror" is one of the best songs Jackson has ever recorded. The theme of helping those in need runs throughout his career, beginning with "We Are The World", and continues here. One of his greatest, most inspiring songs ever. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is a very dreamy ballad, and was the first single released. Sending his tougher sound even higher was "Dirty Diana", a fantastic song with a slow build to a rocking chorus. "Smooth Criminal" is another MJ highlight, with one of his most recognizable melodies. Who didn't want to know if Annie was okay?. "Leave Me Alone" was a great song and an even greater video. This special edition comes with two tracks left off of the CD. The first, "Streetwalker", has become one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs ever. Insanely catchy and funky, it should have been on the album. Heck, it should of been a single!. The other is a pretty ballad called "Fly Away", which would of been a nice album closer.
"Bad" came out in 1987. There was a five year gap between this album and "Thriller". By the time Michael got around to this one, some things had changed. Music changed a bit, people, tastes, the world. He rose to the challenge and made an album of the times that, 22 years later, still sounds as great and fresh as ever. There are some synth sounds, especially on "Just Us Friends" and "Another Part Of Me" that show it's age, but that's okay. That's part of the fun. Everything else is just as gripping and fantastic as it was upon it's original release. That's really a testament to the music and the songwriting, all of which, except for one song, was done competely by Michael. We always hear about the flash and epic-ness of Michael and his music and videos, and his personal life woes, but rarely do you hear much about how much of a brilliant songwriter he is. Truly one of the best.
In the end, "Bad" was an album that met the bar raised previously by 1982's "Thriller". It was a strong album that I find myself listening to more and more than any of the others. "Thriller" is what it is and what it became, but "Bad" is just as good, if not even better. "Bad" had 8 hit singles. "Thriller" had 7. 5 of the 8 went to #1. "Thriller" had 2. Going back to some critics assesment that this album was a disappointment in terms of being compared to "Thriller" are completely false. "Bad" was not 'Thriller 2'. Nor did it have to be. It was the next step in an artists' career. It's a genuine, bonafide classic all on it's own.
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By s2girly (Columbus, OH)
A must have for fans. My original copy was a tape cassette. The CD is like Kellog's Cornflakes... Buy thr CD and "Taste it again for the 1st time!!!"
By Magadaline Mccart (ca usa)
never received this product nor will amazon replace or refund money accued me of telling a lie will never purchase from them again
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