Thriller

I mean, it's a classic, right?

okay i concede my gen z arse gets ALL the hype

This is one of the few albums where almost every song is a 10/10. I wouldn't consider many of these in my wheelhouse, but I love them for what they are.

Perfect

There's a lot of best parts of this album, but my favorite has always been the inner gatefold photo of MJ with a baby tiger. A classic, the pop blueprint for a generation, even the cheesy Paul McCartney duet is just so well made that I love it.

Pedo

What a contrast to what I had to listen to just before this. Pay attention Scritti Politti: *this* is how you make an 80's pop record. If that's your bag ;)

5 favorite: beat it least: ???? potential goat pop album, 4 different mega hits and no skips

4.5 hee hee hee

Fav: Billie Jean Least fav: The lady in my life

I know it's an iconic album, and yes, some indestructible smash hits are on this. And I know why it's on the list, and how culturally important and influential it was/is. Still. I give out stars based on how much I enjoyed this, and on that basis, it's a 3/5.

Whatever you have to say about MJ, Quincy Jones produced one hell of an album. It must have been totally crazy to be alive when this came out.

The singles are classic polished pop. The rest is all a bit cheesy, especially the Macca duet. P.Y.T. as a concept / lyric has not aged well at all. Creepier than the video for the title track.

Refused to listen. What else can you say about Thriller? You know it inside out. It's pop perfection, soiled by what we now know. I spent my time instead seeking out some new music. Forward ever, backwards never. Gave it three stars. Back in the day it would have been five.

Classic.

Je ne peux que donner 5 à un album qui comporte Thriller et Billie Jean. Par contre, l’ordre de pistes est pour le moins particulier, et l’enchaînement entre The Girls Is Mine et Thriller doit être l’un des plus étranges de l’histoire de la musique. On dirait que Michael veut nous amadouer au départ: il est toujours celui qu’on aime ; ensuite, il devient un « loup-garou » et se rebelle dans Beat It, se défend dans Billie Jean ; puis se calme à la fin pour nous rassurer.

Did not listen cause eww

I wasn't really a Michael Jackson before and I'm still not. However the song Thriller is iconic and I will always play it on Halloween.

10/10 Quincy Jones Rod Temperton Jackson made an almost perfect album. There are no bad songs on this one.

Who would’ve thought the best selling album of all time would also be one of the absolute best? This album is magnificent from start to finish. 4.7 stars

The of my top 10 all time greatest produced albums start to finish!! I’d give it a 6 if I could! say what you want about Michael the man but the artist Wow and of course the great Quincy Jones!!

It can’t be denied: this is a damn good album

This album is near perfect and just reminds me of my childhood.

P.Y.T. best MJ song ever Thia album hasn't aged, there are some strong classics on this one!

Amazing hits, good songs and some filler. Without those filler songs this would've been the perfect score

Thriller is a song I feel I was gas lit into liking at school because everyone else did and we used it as a PE warm up song. It's Horror pop so it should be my jam, but I can never tell if I like it or not. The rest of the album is most good, but the last two tracks let it down. Favourite track: Human Nature

Hood classic

A great album that I actually had on vinyl when it was released.

Funky jams, but not quite as funky as Off The Wall, a bit more pop- and rock-focused. Still, incredible number of hits for one album, incredible production, songwriting and vocals are on point. Just missing a bit of a soul.

Hee hee

I've always been more of a Michael Jackson greatest hits fan than an albums fan. Which is why this is the only album of his I own — because it is essentially a greatest hits album. In fact, it is the best-selling album of all time (worldwide). This album is insane. There are literally two songs on here that weren't singles. And they were all top 10 hits. Including, of course, "Thriller." I still remember the first time I saw the video (short film, really) on MTV in the early 90s, and I had no idea it had already been out for about 10 years at that point. It still holds up today, and almost every year some new video goes viral on social media of some group doing the dance. So many of the songs on this album are firmly embedded in the American (and probably world) culture. Whether you've seen Thriller, danced to one of the many songs at a wedding/bar mitzvah/school dance, or enjoyed the Weird Al parody "Eat It," you've probably interacted with this album in some way. This album also showcases the evolution of Michael Jackson from child Motown star and disco star to the King of Pop. The sound is much more varied than on efforts like Off The Wall, including not just disco/dance songs but branching out into socially conscious R&B (Human Nature), pop (Thriller, The Girl is Mine), and even rock (Beat It). It's produced by Quincy Jones, features legendary artists Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen, and even has an equally legendary cameo from actor Vincent Price. It's basically impossible to give this album anything less than a 5.

I grew up with this

Excellent.

A lot of classics but the b-sides were the jewels to hear.

If you're looking for a hot take, this album is not the place for you, because I think Thriller is a pretty great album. I know, right? It's only the best-selling album of all time. That alone warrants the album's inclusion, but it's important to know why this album is the best-selling one. There's many factors that led to this, but the main thing is that it's Michael Jackson, one of the most significant figures in the history of pop culture, at his absolute peak in both popularity and talent. Say what you will about him as a person, but the talent that Michael Jackson and the rest of the people involved with this album was immense. Each song stands out and there really isn't a bad one in the bunch. There's a reason why 7 of the 9 songs on this album were singles. This resulted in what is arguably the greatest three-song-string in any album ever with the songs "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean." The sound is excellent and the singing is great. The writing could be a bit more varied, but the differing styles of each song makes the album not feel repetitive. The extra music talent is also important. Things like the production from Quincy Jones, the writing from other people such as Rod Temperton, and the occasional appearances from people like Paul McCartney and Eddie Van Halen really stand out to make this a safe candidate for greatest album of all time. Is it my personal favorite? No. But there's no denying that this is an insanely important album that also happens to be really good. 5/5.

3.5

Альбом конечно содержит два хита Джексона. Но это не для hi-fi прослушивания - много пустоты в тембре, только ритм спасает

A mammoth album, some seriously brilliant songs. 4.5

Classique

Strong 8/10 the hits are awesome especially Beat It. Paul McCartney collab sucks so I can't justify a 9. Also feels too samey for anything higher.

Full of hits. Like a greatest hits album. But MJ does not get me excited

Everyone in the world knows this album….EVERYONE. It is a phenomenal album. My only hesitation about praising this album is forcing myself to separate the artist from the person. I do believe MJ had a horrible childhood at the hands of his parents and other adults in his life. I also believe that, and these around him who only focused on appeasing him, led him to make choices as an adult that led to others having traumatic experiences as children. That being said - I will focus on the artists. It would be impossible for me to pick a favorite song…..but as a challenge to myself I’ve decided to rate them….least favorite to more favorite. 9. The Lady in My Life - even for the 80s, when cheesy romance songs seemed to praised, this is “mid”, at best. 8. Baby Be Mine - an ok mid-tempo song. The background vocals were on point. 7. P.Y.T. - a fun song. I still belt out the “PYT” as if I am backing him up. 6. The Girl is Mine - I prefer Say, Say, Say. For me, the choices of rankings get a bit tricker at this point. 5. Human Nature - I absolutely love the music on this that has been sampled numerous times. SWV, did the best at using this music with Right Here. 4. Thriller - As I write about most of these songs the videos and hype around them automatically pop into my head. The video for this song was so massive that, at one point, they played it every hour. And we planned our day around watching it because my family did not have the means to buy a vcr. This song and album made MTV become relevant to all. Rarely did the play music from black artists before MJ. As for the song, when it comes on people pay attention and automatically get into it. It’s funky, poppy, and a classic. 3. Billie Jean - I do really like this song. It’s a classic, but not my fav. 2. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ - such an underrated funky jam. I will till belt out ma-me-sa, ma-me-sa, ma-me-coo-sa whenever this comes on. Fun song to listen to, sing along to, and dance to. 1. Beat It - Fantastic song. It has great rhythm, Eddie Van Halen, and even a great parody song made about it.

Its pretty good music. Just not really my thing. For me a 2 star, but looking at it from a purely musical standpoint I'd give it 3 or 4 stars

This is Thriller! Thriller night!

Not a bad song on this album. One of his greatest albums. Everyone remembers Billie Jean on tv

I don't hate it. There are some classics. But there are also some tracks that just don't hold up. It's better than Bad.

Barely a 4 because the parts of this album I hadn't heard before were surprisingly bad (e.g., the girl is mine)

Some albums are front loaded, some are back loaded, this one is middle loaded with the biggest songs of all time. These songs are iconic and if the album was just the middle it would be a 10/10 masterpiece because of the magnitude of the hits. Unfortunately the songs surrounding these are just no where near as good and bog down the beginning and end. 9/10

This album is pretty good. For one of the best selling albums of all time though, it does have quite a few misses imo. Billie Jean is the best track for sure. Also like Wanna be Startin Somethin, Beat it, and P.Y.T. The rest range from mid to downright goofy AND YES THAT INCLUDES THRILLER ITS GOOFY AF

It's impressive there are like 3 songs on here that I know.

The perfect pop album. Never listened to the whole thing. Everything that has been said has certainly been well deserved. Heard Thriller too many times, but it’s for good reason. Standouts: Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Beat It, Billie Jean, Human Nature, and P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).

I never danced to this at the time so it has no specific memories apart from chart action and the MTV videos. Jackson was not cool for 17 year olds back in 82/83. Surprising how many songs I recognise, only 3 I didn’t remember hearing. However that this remove in the cold light of day Billie Jean is a great track, human nature quite good but the rest leave me pretty cold. I’m one of the 70 million people who bought this (I was surprised to see I owned the 25th anniversary edition of this) but it wouldn’t come near my top 500 favourite albums list. 3/5

First Off the Wall, then this. What a great few years for MJ.

Hit after hit. As usual. The slow stuff is amazing. Thriller to Human Nature is a disgraceful run of tracks

Lit

Great album

Iconic album but I'm not a Michael Jackson kinda guy

definitely a classic. Weird pop culture icon but lots of great bangers on here. Wanna be Startin' Somethin' immediately hooks you. Beat It, Billie Jean and Thriller are all too iconic and pervasive in culture to ignore. Human Nature and P.Y.T. are great deeper cuts. I prefer off the wall as an album but this album is pretty undeniable.

I was raised in a cult, and Michael Jackson was one of the few secular music artists I was allowed to listen to. I didn't own this album, but considering 7 of the 9 songs were released as singles, I might as well have. I'm not sure how I actually feel about the album. Nearly 50 years later, Beat it, Thriller, Billie Jean, and Wanna Be Starting Something are still catchy in the best way. If I'm not mistaken, this is still the best selling album of all time, and with the way music is consumed now it will likely hold that record for the rest of time. How can you not give that a 5 star rating?

What @boopidoo said. But also have nostalgia on my side. One of the most influential albums of my life.

Tricky one to rate! I'm not a huge Michael Jackson fan (for either his music, or his character!) but the impact of this album and his music is undeniably wide reaching. I did find myself toe-tapping along to a few of these tracks (obviously not to The Girl is Mine - which is just fucking awful. Get in the bin Paul). I can see why this album is well loved by many, but I can't get past MJ being a creepy nonce. 4 for the album, minus 1 for being a disgusting filthy paedo, and rot in hell to all the people that took advantage of and abused Michael. Hurt people hurt people, but theres no excuse for abuse!

Day 8 - June 9th, 2024 I still hate the Thriller music video with every ounce of my body. 4/5

Undoubtedly some bangers on here and Thriller/Beat It/Billie Jean is hard to rival as a 1-2-3 punch but these ballads haven't aged well.

Der Klassiker ... zeitlos ...

Favorite Track: Beat It

I expected me to handwave a 5 star here, because it's Thriller (and my enjoyment of an artist's work *prior* to me finding out they're unlikeable human beings isn't retroactively deeply tainted), but... this is honestly not that great. A collection of songs with three of the greatest 80ies pop bangers, yes, but outside of admiring Quincy Jones' work here, there isn't much else for me. If we had decimals, a perfect 3.8.

If you can’t enjoy pyt cuz it has the word young in it I feel so sorry for you

Just makes me sad really. Especially the photograph of the perfect looking human on the cover. The album is perfection, but it'll never be seen like that again.

Absolutely incredible. Had to shatter the world up on release. Collabs, funk, pop, energy, had it all

The best album of all time, in my opinion.

The eternal question, do you rate something based on cultural impact/importance, or personal preference. While I recognize how monumental and album this is, how fantastic the production and song writing is, it's just not my thing. I think just an album of front to back MJ is just a bit much for me. I'll enjoy the singles enough when I hear them but can't see myself ever putting this on intentionally. Bump it: the Vincent Price Monologue Skip it: PYT (using the word young in a love song has always been creepy to me, in the case of MJ more so)

Bit dated but a classic

great ablum with great songs, and a great disco sound, but the last two songs let it down a little bit

Obvs, nonce, yes. This is still home to some all time brilliance though. Question is does the rest hold up? Will it be the same story as Off the Wall, 60% magic, rest a bit shit? Wanna be starting something is an absolutely irresistible pop song which remains so throughout...6 minutes? Yeah I had to double check. I stuck Soul Makossa on immediately after - Obviously they nicked the refrain but not much else, so it works as a coda to the song. Baby Be Mine, meh, also, very questionable key change near the end. Always hated The Girl is Mine, it was already unfeasibly cheesy in the 80s (even before the excruciating spoken section), and Macca's contribution to Off the Wall wasn't much better. Thriller is Thriller. I mean what can you say about it. It's silly, it's camp, it's funky, it's Halloween. Its...ALSO 6 minutes long? Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. A ha ha. Beat it kicks arse. Billie Jean is a cracking tune, the lyric always made MJ look a disdainful, responsibility shirking dickhead though even before I really understood what was going on. Human Nature stands as one of the very few genuinely great Jackson ballads that actually stands up in my opinion. PYT (or, the Nonceing National Anthem) might be a banging tune but you can't really listen to it anymore. A bit like if Gary Glitter had snuck a lyric saying he loves to touch kids into Rock n Roll. (Except he didn't so that one's still ok, Joker fans) Lady in my Life, it's another meh. Overall, got to say pretty much the same feeling as Off the Wall, with more or less the same reservations.

If any album deserves to be on this list, it's this one. If not for the music, then at least for its cultural impact. Luckily the music is also outstanding.

5 star all day long maybe even a 6!! He wasn’t known as the king of pop for no reason!!

I'm not a huge Michael Jackson fan but I guess this is as good as it gets

When I was a kid, I thought this was a greatest hits album. In a way it is, which is just an unreal achievement. Can’t think of anyone else who managed something like this.

A classic through and through.

Es decir, es "Thriller", no creo que haga falta decir mucho más. Francamente, se nota que es el disco de un perfeccionista que se obsesionó mucho con su obra. Siendo indiscutible su calidad, sólo queda decir que queda en cada quien decidir qué tanto le gusta.

Good album, horrible person.

You know an album is exceptional when the weakest song is the one with Paul McCartney

The only thing that could keep this album from being perfect is an uncomfortable spoken word argument between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. EDIT: fuck

Some average tunes on here but also absolutely huge hits

It's a banger

Classic

i had already reviewed this album, and it's an absolute banger - only 9 songs on the whole album, but when 4 of those songs become absolute classics, you know it's got staying power. unique, creative, fun, and dancy.

I mean… is it anything else?

Masterclass. 5/5

What’s there to say? A game changer and a classic.

I listen to this all the time in my car with my CD player. I don't skip any of the songs though there are a few that aren't held to the same standard as others. Thriller is one of the best songs of all time though.

Milestone log 1: Day 100! I was walking home in the dark tonight and by god. I was actually fucking feeling myself to this. Got the jig in my step and everything. 10/10 you have to listen to thriller (the song) walking in the dark. Also, PLEASE learn to separate the art from the artist. You look so stupid.

Awesome run from Thriller to Billie Jean. Classic.

It’s not actually my type of thing but it’s undeniably packed back to back with massive songs, to the point that for most people it would be a best of album. Would give it 4.5 just because I wouldn’t personally put it on but I’ll be generous and go 5.

One of the most famous albums in the World, with some of the most famous song ever on it. Well, it's greatness it's pretty undeniable, but at the same time I, was a little bit disappointed with the overall quality of this record. Very catchy beats and riffs, amazing voice, but it lacks something substantial. I don't really think this album ages finely. But surely it deserves a spot in the museum of music as one of the greatest album of its era.

Almost had to bump it one more for the big hitters on the album but the rest of the album was just ok for me

When this was out, Albania was like North Korea now. Glad to hear it.

How can one possibly review this album in 2024 without acknowledging the credible allegations of child abuse leveled against the artist. I didn’t even want to listen to it because I don’t want the estate to receive royalties. But I did and I have to say that as well as I thought I knew this album I think I was a little underwhelmed. It sounds very much of its time, i.e. a little dated. Not every song is great (“The Girl Is Mine”?). Also, this came up for me two days after Purple Rain by Prince which means it’s impossible not to compare the two albums and Thriller falls far short. In short, a GOOD album by a deeply flawed artist who needed a lot of help from a lot of people compared to the guy who could literally create a perfect musical monument with literally no help whatsoever.

I think one of the worst things about the world is that abuse perpetuates itself. Michael Jackson was abused as a child and then he grew up to abuse children. Sometimes I think that the best thing we as humans can hope to do is to be a dam in the giant river of shit running downhill and refuse to visit the cruelty we experienced onto other people when we have the power to do so. There are probably better things to aspire to than "I won't abuse vulnerable people the way I was abused when I was vulnerable" but if you manage to do that then you are pretty okay in my book. According to an overwhelming body of evidence, Michael Jackson did not manage to do that. However, I am rating this album as a work of art and not Michael Jackson as a person. The problem with trying to rate this album as a work of art is that it’s the best-selling album of all time. I’ve heard “Beat It” and "Billie Jean" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and "Human Nature" and "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and "Thriller" somewhere approaching an infinite number of times and so it’s impossible to hear them with fresh ears. Not only that, but every song I’ve heard since this album came out was recorded by someone who has heard most of these songs approaching an infinite number of times. So every song I’ve heard that has come out in the last 42 years has been influenced to some degree by these songs. How do you rank an album like that? In terms of sales, influence, probably innovativeness at the time it was released, “Thriller” unquestionably deserves full marks. But there is never a time when I am flipping through my record collection and see “Thriller” and think, “oh cool, I’ll put this on.” So because my rankings are based on my subjective enjoyment of an album and not some attempted universal scale of quality, I will give this four stars. To the extent I can hear this album, I think that I like it. But I can’t really hear it, so it is just a guess. This is neither here nor there but I think the fact that this broken, demented pedophile is either the greatest selling artist of all time, or one of the top two or three (along with Elvis and Drake, both of whom could also be described with those same words), speaks to how sad and weird humanity is. God help us.

The king of pop, yeah they’re all bangers, yeah he weird with kids. 4.0

idk what to tell you. it’s michael jackson

An album I think everyone should listen to…truly a pop culture classic

Not my cup uf tea but the three big hits carry this to 3 stars. Letter grade would be C- because I really don't like the final three songs.

Banger. Don’t even need to relisten

You’re a vegetableeee

I don’t think I’ve ever listened to this album front to back before, but I knew pretty much every song save one or two. It’s solid all around without feeling bloated by filler. Not something I see myself dipping into often but definitely understand why the album had the impact it did

An excellent album from top to bottom for a truly talented artist.

It’s tempting to be contrarian with the highest-selling album of all time, but there’s a reason 34 million people bought it. Despite years of overplay, Thriller is just plain fun to listen to, with diverse sounds ranging from pop, R&B, funk, rock, and disco. Quincy Jones brought the heat on the production to accompany Michael at the height of his powers. It has the most top 10s from an album of all time (I don’t care about the Mickey Mouse Spotify-era records of Taylor Swift, Drake, and 21 Savage). I debated dropping it to a 4 due to some down-ballot clunkers (“The Girl is Mine” = cringe). However, an album this catchy, with this much cultural impact, and this many hits has gotta qualify as a 5, or else I’m setting myself an unreasonable standard.

Yep...this is still one of the greatest.

Still a great album, though with some cringe-worthy songs. Not sure what MJ and Paul were thinking on THE GIRL IS MINE. And THE LADY IN MY LIFE was not much better. I think the title song, THRILLER, benefited from the video. But overall an impressive album.

When you have four all-time songs, it is a 5.

I cannot begin to tell you how much I *loathed* Michael Jackson when I was a teenager. My sister was huge into him of course and this album was utterly inescapable. The only thing I found cool about it at all was Eddie's "Beat It" solo. Fast forward a bunch of years and my take on this has softened quite a bit -- because there are so many solid songs on here that turned into hits. But it's still bubblegum, as it's supposed to be. He was the King of Pop, after all. Anyway, interesting to return to bad 80's production and an album that literally blew up the charts like nothing seen until the last 20 years, when musical consolidation left the charts to like six rappers and Taylor Swift.

One of the greatest pop records of all time, and it's not even MJ's best record.

Josiah - 4 Elen - 3

Makes sense that this album would be on this list. That's a relief. I've heard this album a million times. I've heard some of these songs even more than that. Amazingly, some of these songs still sound fresh. It's a good pop album. Ends on a lower note than I'd appreciate, but that's just me. I have no desire to ever hear this album again

„Thriller“, „Bilie Jean“ und „Beat It“ - sensationelles Album eines unverbrauchten und kraftvollen Michael. Das Album ist aber auch sonst in sich schlüssig und entwickelt die Popmusik Anfang der 80er in eine neue Sphäre. Auch für den nich Michael Fan, gibt es kaum Gründe das Album nicht Top zu bewerten … vielleicht ist „P.Y.T.“ Pretty young Thing - ist vielleicht ehrlicher als viele 1982 dachten. 😉

Jesus and God. A Pop Bible in living memory. I was gonna list standouts but I realized it was the tracklist. This isn’t blind worship, this is a first time full listen to what has been a collection of iconic singles to me my whole life. Hard to escape his influence so how can I pass judgement? Can’t fuck with a guy who pulled in Van Halen real quick. Incredible record.

What am I supposed to say. I can’t find a damn thing wrong with it.

A BOP. Even better than I was expecting. I just GET IT.

There’s some truly amazing songs on this album, but some of the others are kinda meh

80er Jahre Hits. Gähn.

Der typische, immer etwas weichgespült klingende 80er Sound stört etwas, aber sonst sehr funky und gut.

brilliant

Best album of all time!

There is good reason this album is iconic. Every track rocks…yes, MJ is magnetic, but the craft of the production and sound is all Quincy. One of the best.

This is iconic album. Not a huge Michael fan but this is a great album.

Iconic album. However while the music is phenomenal, what set this album apart from everything else was the music videos. The album would not be as highly regarded aa it is were it not for the videos and dance choreography that MJ brought to the table

Wanna Be Start Something Thriller Beat It Billie Jean Human Nature PYT 6 huge tracks and 1 horrible duet

A pretty flawless album. 80s maximalism at its best.

Just an insanely good album from start to finish. What a legendary album.

One if the best selling albums of all time for a reason.

Makes me awkwardly want to drink a Pepsi and fire up the Sega Genesis. Low tier guilty pleasure and with fresh ears feels like a template for Phil Collins. Wish it was more weird...in a good way.

Obviously "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" are some well known classics. Apart from that the album feels mediocre.

Great song.

I'll start this review noting that Michael Jackson the person I believe has done some monstrous, truly vile things in his personal life, and no amount of alleged abuse and suffering he had to endure as a child can excuse it. That being said, this is my review of this album just based on the music alone. One of the best-selling pop albums ever recorded, and for good reason. Massive hits like "Thriller", "Billie Jean", and my personal favorite "Beat It" (featuring an all-time guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen) push this record into the top tier of pop records. Couple that with lesser-played but still smash hits in "P.Y.T." and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin", it's no wonder this album is iconic. Some of the lyrics on this album puzzled me, and to be honest Jackson's vocal performance has only ever been slightly above average to me. But the overall grandeur and spectacle that this album provides easily pushes this into 4-star territory for me. 8/10

Does it deserve to be the top selling album of all time? No. But it's a lot of fun.

Even the worst song on this album (you know the one) is still highly entertaining. One could only imagine if that song was dropped in favor of the song that was supposed to be on this album, Japanese band YMO's "Behind The Mask". Either track they went with, this album is deeply weird, through and through. Obviously he didn't write it but it's permeated with MJ's odd sense of humor. From Vincent Price's "grizzly ghouls from every tomb" monologue to the random "YEE HAW!" exclamation during the pinnacle of the firey "Wanna Be Startin Somethin" to Macca & Michael's spoken word exchange on the hokey, antiquated, but hilarious "The Girl is Mine", this album is a classic because it's dripping with personality. Don't get me wrong, Quincy and company brought it hard here but there were plenty of raucous boogie-funk albums in 1982 but only one had "the funk of 40,000 years!!!!" on it. Add in the drama of "Billy Jean", the confrontational "Beat It", euphoric "Human Nature", and dancefloor-ready "P.Y.T." and it's no wonder this is one of the best selling albums of all time. No amount of the spoken word bridge on "The Girl Is Mine" could get in this album's way.

Looking past the kitschy aspects and separating the art from the artist, this album was, is, and will always be a masterpiece.

One of the great pop albums of all time. Almost every song is fantastic and lives up to the name.

There is zero doubt in my mind, not only based on numbers, but also from what you hear of his time as a musician, that Michael Jackson might be one of the most famous people to ever live. I don’t care about Taylor Swift or The Weeknd. “Michael Jackson famous” is a term that exists for a reason. Dude had people screaming and fainting just by showing up on stage. I mentioned in my review of Abbey Road that there is a list that I believe is exclusive to only the most culturally synonymous albums ever. Thriller might be the most prime and glowing example of what I’m talking about. I genuinely don’t know if I’ve ever heard an overtly negative thing said about this album. And if we are speaking about essential albums, that everyone should actually hear, this one is right near the top without a doubt in my mind. It’s kind of insane how there is not one song on this that isn’t iconic. But that’s just greatest selling album of all time material. This is also probably one of the most important R&B albums ever made. Because it encompasses so much of the genre, and many of its closely related brothers, while also transcending any time period and becoming cemented into the ethos of music. You wanna talk about putting your trust into a producer? Because even if Michael sang incredibly and wrote great lyrics, Quincy Jones is really what brought this all together. This is a labor of love in its purest form. You can feel the work that was put in. And the guests are amazing too. From EVH’s legendary guitar work to the fantastic Paul McCartney feature. Even if certain parts maybe don’t click with as well as others do, this is a pretty flawless record. I can’t pick one song and single it out as the sole bad one. There are no bad songs. MJ was a pretty special, and one of a kind person. He was someone who changed the way the world viewed famous people and figures in pop culture. And Thriller is arguably the King of Pop’s magnum opus, and finest creation. Rating: 9/10

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Classics

despite the pretty weak paul mccartney song and "pretty young thing" not aging well conceptually, thriller-beat it-billie jean is an absolutely INSANE run of songs and "Wanna be starting something" is an all time grrat album opener. this album is widely regarded as the best album ever made and it doesn't crumble under that pressure/scrutiny. 5/5

King of Pop at his peak

5/5

Ok

Obra prima!

5 stars. Legendary artist

Album is a masterpiece, fusing pop and r&b. So many stand out songs - the B side especially.

Well. I listened to Bad and gave it one fucking star so let’s see if this is actually good or if I’ve lived a lie being told that this is a good artist. Immediately off to a better start, this first song is really fun, love the nonsense ending, about vegetables? What? And then the chanting? It’s great. Baby Be Mine is…fine but horrifically boring. Hey is getting both MJ albums before album #40 gonna fuck up my year end Spotify numbers? I can’t have this show up on my wrapped. What the fuck is happening with Paul McCartney here oh my god. This is terrible. This is so fucking corny and bad. The doggone girl is mine like it’s the little rascals. Hey is Thriller dumb? Yeah. It’s really fucking good though. In my head I was thinking it was just the video, but no the production is actually really good. Hey the guitar solo on Beat It rules. Beat It just rules in general. Same with Billie Jean. The good cluster. Oh Christ then Human Nature comes up and I wanna barf. PYT is also gross. The last three songs are all the shittiest ballad ever I fucking hate this. I’m sorry, I think MJ might be the most overrated artist of all time. He’s got a few bangers, but beyond that, this no innovation, no interest, majority forgettable album is by the King of Pop? No. I don’t think it is. I’m fucking devastated there’s a third album on the list I get to look forward to. I truly don’t get the hype. Better than Bad though

Classic album, so good

5 stars, of course

Thriller was good

This is not for me-hee-hee.

I feel like this album is really a tough one for me to rate, through no fault of Jackson a lot of this album gets that kind of overdone feeling from something thats so good but because it's so good it's everywhere, like vanilla and blue jeans. I quite liked baby be mine. The instrumental to the girl is mine is quite pleasant and almost sounds like some japanese city pop ballad. It's just a shame I can understand the lyrics. The Thriller/Beat it combo makes me wish for a timeline where this album is a campy gothic-tinged rock epic a la Bat out of Hell.

Good

Twas grand PYT is the banger kf the album fr

Ein Klassiker und jeder Titel ein Hit!!!

There's no way around it, if you want to enjoy this record you're going to have to separate the artist from the art. With that it mind, this record is an absolute masterpiece. You got Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean and Human Nature... Banger after banger.

What is there to say. The soundtrack to my youth.

Minus 1 for nonce

4.5

Some really solid stuff on here, even ignoring the rose-tinted lens of fame that nearly allows the album (and its monumental sales) to speak for itself. The music is crammed with little bits and bobs to keep the listener absolutely hooked. Take Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, the opening track, as an example. There are constant little flourishes in the backing vocals, electronic drums, synthy bassline, and so on, all amounting to six minutes of pure musical excitement. It's incredibly engaging – addictively so. Imagine one of those heavily edited TikToks or YouTube Shorts, but in song form, and you'll understand where I'm coming from. But, unlike TikTok, this has some pretty darn good music. Baby Be Mine, P.Y.T., and Thriller (title track) are also distinctively engaging in the same way. Obviously Michael Jackson's voice is the star here, but even if you don't like his voice, there's plenty else to lap up. Jackson's voice is pretty cool on this album, though. A bit of an acquired taste for some because of his ultra-youthful, almost whiny timbre - but honestly, he makes it work really well here. We see a healthy mixture of ballads (The Lady in My Life, Human Nature, The Girl Is Mine), disco (Baby Be Mine, kinda Billie Jean), high-energy pop (Thriller, Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', P.Y.T), and a very poppy rendition of rock (Beat It). And for all of these, Jackson manages to find a reasonably convincing vocal while sticking to his "slot in random cool noises" guns. His breathy crooning in the ballads is probably the weakest his voice gets, and it's still pretty good. Also, to all of you saying The Girl Is Mine is cringey and that McCartney should stay out of Jackson's music: Yeah, nah. It's a fun-filled collab that's not meant to be taken seriously. Sort of the "Yellow Submarine" of the album. I dig it. 5/5 Key tracks: all of them! Reads like a greatest-hits record.

Aight. Honestly not my favorite but a classic still. Billie jean is dope

Proof that Quincy Jones is a god. I would have loved to have lived when this dropped. Timeless production

Track 4, Track 5, Track 6

I am surprised that so many hits (and also familiar songs) are only from this one album. Pretty amazing album, great jams, would recommend.

Separating the Art from the Artist this is an absolute pop masterpiece. Yeah there are a couple of duds on the album, (I’m Looking at you Paul McCartney) but that can be forgiven for how massive the rest of the album is. Won’t be to everyone’s tastes but you can’t deny Thriller is Era and genre defining.

great groove, to the very last vowel in a line of the lyrics, he places the timing very well he knows when exactly, which millisecond to utter (or stop uttering a word), and the instrumental as well, so good "just remember to always think twice" melodically so good

Meh. Love the hits but that’s about it

Hard to not be able to give this a 5 - it is a classic - but it's weird when almost all the songs are hit.

Great record, not great person.

The second of Michael Jackson's 1979-1987 trilogy of albums produced by Quincy Jones. Whilst 'Off the Wall' was a triumph of production but a songwriting disappointment, this is the full package. Crisp and classy perfect pop production coupled with great songs. Seven of the nine tracks were singles, including the monster classic hits 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean', 'Beat It', and 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin''. The bass lines to the first two of those are something else. To have a song called 'P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)' is a bit chilling, knowing what we know now. This review is in art/artist separation mode. Rating: 4.5/5 Playlist track: Thriller Date listened: 24/04/24

I’d heard a lot of these before but was surprised how many bangers were back to back. After Thriller he doesn’t let up! Lots of fun little jams to fill the rest of the album, very solid.

Some classic pop hits. The "alleged" kiddy fiddling is hard to forget about though

I can´t understand the hype about Michael Jackson now, hadn´t understood it than. Ok - This is a well-produced, million-selling album. And with "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" it contains some of his all-time favourite songs and most popular pop-songs ever. "Wanna Be Startin Somthin", "Thriller" and "Human Nature" are ok too. But that´s it for me - and I strictly rate the music on this album and do not rate his controversial personality. 3,5

Big three and the rest. Still 4 stars.

Brilliant Michael Jackson album. His best

Real shame that he was a monster, because this is truly the perfect pop album.

Such a great album. Transcends time; an absolute classic. Will forever be played because of its contemporary, multifaceted production. Swoon-worthy, back to back hits. Gotta be in Top 100, if not, Top 250

So much fun. Upbeat energy the entire way through, so I’d only fault the work by pointing out its lack of depth. But that’s not the albums purpose. It fulfills it’s purpose—keep the beat up—very well.

Some chum, some righteous rollickers. Nice job Michael

The bangers bang hard but there are 3 or 4 really naff songs on this record.

Already listened to this morning and had no idea that this would be the suggest album. Stellar from start to finish.

Absolutely amazing really. Although ‘The Girl Is Mine’ is a perfect example of two people so successful they can’t tell each other an idea is a bit shit, so they have to commit to it, both thinking ‘eeeesh, wish we hadn’t gone with this’, both partly trying to sabotage it out of existence by adding more bad bits, but ultimately not having the conversation, so you get left with that. And SO many of the lyrics are totally nonsensical, made up words, ridiculous… I don’t really listen to MJ anymore because… ya know. Somehow… a 5 star album anyway.

3 canciones TOP y el resto de canciones bien.

Terecht legendarisch, zoveel bizar goede nummers. Doen die paar mindere niets aan af.

The iconic album!

sonically diverse & nevertheless coherent. nice blend of horns, synthesisers and funky guitars/basslines. everything falls into place perfectly, even songs that are bad as standalone singles, e.g. The Girl Is Mine. definitely one of the greatest pop records of all time.

Beat It is quite possibly the greatest guitar riff ever written, that song makes this album a 5 by default. But the rest of the album still slaps on top of that, so it's like a super ultra mega 5.

4.75 stars. An incredibly well produced album. Quincy Jones really did it on this one. Very progressive sound elements coming from 1982, with still a little bit of disco influence. So many great hits on here, even with more underrated tracks like "Lady In My Life" and "P.Y.T." "Girl is Mine" is pretty a goofy song, I don't know what woman would really be trying to choose between 24 year old MJ and 40 year old Paul McCartney, and them "arguing" softly in the song is laughable. But it's a very engaging listen, an excellent pop album, and at a tight 42 minutes its over before ya know it

God there are some stinkers here. But the highlights are just too good to be ignored.

Classic, how can an album have so many hits!

Der klssiker Toller Pop

**Lyrics:** The lyrics of "Thriller" traverse a range of themes, from love and romance to horror and the supernatural. Tracks like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" explore themes of personal relationships and societal issues, while songs like the title track "Thriller" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" venture into the realm of horror and the macabre. Jackson's songwriting prowess shines through in his ability to craft catchy hooks and memorable lines that resonate with listeners across generations. **Music:** The musical arrangements on "Thriller" are a testament to Jackson's versatility as an artist. The album seamlessly blends elements of pop, R&B, funk, rock, and disco, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative. Tracks like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean" feature infectious basslines and danceable rhythms, while songs like "Human Nature" showcase Jackson's emotive vocals and melodic sensibility. The album's diverse sonic palette keeps listeners engaged from start to finish, making it a quintessential pop masterpiece. **Production:** One of the defining characteristics of "Thriller" is its meticulous production. Jackson enlisted the help of legendary producer Quincy Jones, who brought his unparalleled expertise to the project. Together, they assembled a team of top-notch musicians and engineers to create a polished and dynamic sound. From the crisp percussion to the lush orchestration, every element of the album is carefully crafted to perfection. The attention to detail in the production elevates "Thriller" from a mere collection of songs to a cohesive musical experience. **Themes:** Thematically, "Thriller" explores a wide range of topics, from love and desire to fear and paranoia. The album's title track, "Thriller," evokes the suspense and excitement of a horror movie, while songs like "Beat It" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" tackle themes of conflict and empowerment. At its core, "Thriller" is a celebration of life, love, and the human experience, with Jackson's dynamic performances breathing life into each track. **Influence:** The influence of "Thriller" on popular culture cannot be overstated. The album's groundbreaking music videos, including the iconic short film for the title track, set new standards for visual storytelling in the music industry. Jackson's signature dance moves, such as the moonwalk, became cultural phenomena, inspiring countless artists and entertainers. "Thriller" also helped to break down racial barriers in the music industry, demonstrating the universal appeal of Jackson's music and paving the way for future generations of artists. **Pros:** 1. Iconic singles: "Thriller" boasts some of the most memorable singles in music history, including "Billie Jean," "Beat It," and the title track. 2. Versatile sound: The album's diverse musical palette appeals to a wide range of listeners, transcending genre boundaries. 3. Meticulous production: Quincy Jones's masterful production elevates "Thriller" to legendary status, setting a new standard for excellence in pop music. 4. Cultural impact: "Thriller" has left an indelible mark on popular culture, influencing music, fashion, and entertainment for decades to come. **Cons:** 1. Limited lyrical depth: While the lyrics of "Thriller" are catchy and memorable, they may lack the depth and complexity found in some other albums. 2. Overplayed singles: The album's most popular singles have been played extensively on radio and television, leading to potential listener fatigue. 3. Short tracklist: With only nine tracks, some listeners may find "Thriller" to be relatively short compared to other albums. In conclusion, "Thriller" remains a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences around the world. From its infectious grooves to its groundbreaking visuals, the album represents the pinnacle of Michael Jackson's artistic achievement and stands as a defining moment in music history.

Goes insanely hard but we already knew that. The Girl is Mine continues to move up the more I hear it. Paid specific attention to the guitar solo in Beat It and damn it is good. 9/10

What a classic!

No hace falta decir nada. Obra pluscuamperfecta. Disco más vendido de la historia. Siete de las nueve canciones del álbum fueron lanzadas como sencillos: «Beat It», «Billie Jean», «Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'», «P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)», «The Girl Is Mine», «Human Nature» y «Thriller», todos ellos llegaron a los diez primeros puestos en el Billboard Hot 100,con lo que estableció el récord del artista con más canciones top diez de un mismo álbum, con «Beat It» y «Billie Jean» alcanzando el número uno. Sus vídeos marcaron una era. Escucha y disfrute ineludibles 9

Undeniably one of the best albums if not the best of the 80’s. An incredible performer and a powerful voice. The backing music compliments him nicely. King of pop music indeed.

More of a hits collection than a proper album, only really like about half the songs so half the rating.

Respect for a brother born in 1958, but that's about all the positive I have for ya. I've never enjoyed this music. I'm such a neg-head most of the time. I mock danced during that one song, oh well that made me grin. 2 stars.

Was one of the best pop albums back then and is still.

If you owned a radio anywhere on Earth in the 1980s, you knew Michael Jackson. This album is popular for a reason, and that reason is that it’s absolutely phenomenal. Nobody made pop music this good before, and nobody has made pop music this good since. The King of pop is, and will always be, Michael Jackson.

Vinilo, claro.

The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney), Thriller, Beat it, Billie Jean.

I think almost every American has heard of half these songs. Very solid album. I always loved Billie Jean...no matter how many times it comes on the radio.

Less funny version of Weird Al.

Fuck them kids, one of the greatest albums of all time.

Whole album goes harder than I remembered

Back to back hits for the vast majority of its runtime - Thriller/Beat It/Billie Jean is almost definitely the best three-track run in music history, and you’ve still got the incredible opener Wanna Be Startin’ Something, Baby Be Mine, and P.Y.T. The Girl is Mine is very cheesy and stands out as the weakest track on the album by far (I’m not too big on Human Nature either, though it’s inoffensive enough), but the high points really outweigh the lows here

Sooo good

The king of pop’s greatest album. The grooves are so great I don’t mind the longer track times.

Good title track and other singles.

Automatic star deduction for Paul McCartney and pedophilia. Honestly 3/4 of Thriller is amazing. 2 songs I would skip. Quincy Jones’ production is great and MJ is at the height of his talent.

That’s a 5.

The undeniable king of pop, Michael Jackson slays in his "Thriller" album. Every song on this album is a straight up hit.

Biggest selling album of all time, and it's mostly aged well. The McCartney Duet The Girl Is Mine is just cringey now, but I liked it well enough when it came out. Only 2 songs were not singles, and I'd pick Baby Be Mine as the standout. The big singles of course speak for themselves - it's peak MJ as far as I'm concerned.

huh

One of the greatest albums of all time

Not a huge fan of 80s pop music, but this is undoubtedly one of the greatest pop albums of all time and it’s not just Thriller - Billie Jean trio. The album is well produced and has a number of classic songs, with Wanna Be Starting Something getting play in recent years

I was prepared to go into this with a neutral mindset. Yeah, it's the best-selling album of all time but let's forget that for a second. After all, I had never actually listened to entire thing from front to back. But when I checked out the track list, I realized that I already knew all but one song. Not only that, but seven out of the eight songs I knew were also massive hits. How can you can be neutral with all of that going on? There's really no other rating but five for this. The insane cultural impact, the ubiquitous nature of the songs - be it catching music videos on MTV, hearing it on CD or the radio, having my dad play it in the car through his iPod as I rode with him to work, or adding it to throwback Spotify playlists - are undeniable. They're great pop songs too, come on. I never really cared for MJ's early disco eras, but the marriage of disco with pop, rock, funk, and soul is, as they say, chef's kiss. The three biggest hits aren't even the best songs on this album. That recognition goes to Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', P.Y.T., or The Girl is Mine because yeah, I like song a lot. And while I prefer the edgier sound of Bad or even Dangerous, this album is indeed... very thrilling.

Tsja, wat kan je hier over zeggen? Je favo nummer van dit album kiezen is vrijwel onmogelijk. Een greatest hits album van Michael zou eigenlijk alles van dit album al kunnen zijn. Ik heb m op vinyl, zoals zo'n beetje de rest van de wereld. Fantastisch album, de lows voor mij zijn The girl is mine en The lady in my life. En dat zijn nauwelijks lows te noemen, maar gewoon net niet mijn favorieten. FAVO: Alles, behalve dan misschien The Girl is mine en The lady in my life

tue mich schwer mit michael jackson - schon immer.

Das beste von Michael

This was, simply, massive at the time. I remember the singles just seemed to keep on coming out. I still rate most of the singles as quality pop songs, but, as then, they're not really my thing. Actually that's being a bit grudging: Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller did have huge impact and are great tracks. Wanna Be Starting Something is probably my favourite these days, as it still sounds quite 70s Jacksons and I like that stuff now. I can't give it five, because the slower "romantic" tracks are so uncomfortable to listen to but I'll give it 4 for its quality and impact.

Don’t like MJ but have to grudgingly admit it’s a very good pop album.

I've never liked Billie Jean and I've heard Thriller far too many times but it was ok to listen to this again. I suppose.

Obviously a classic

If not the GOAT pop album, certainly in the conversation. 40 years later and half the album would be hit singles. Some weak spots but it feels weird to give Thriller anything less than 5 stars

This album should receive top marks based solely on the strength of Beat it, Billie Jean and Thriller but, man, some of those other songs really creeped me out. In honor of shawn-knutson, who doenst seem to be around here anymore, I will be deducting one full point for MJ being a scumbag (allegedly) 3.5

Classic album. Some of the best MJ did in his career.

Man his voice is just so insane, this album is CRAZY, has so many bangers

Expected to give this one 2 stars but I really liked it. Great example of the post disco pop r&b sound of the 80s. Many classics and some I never heard.

Separating Michael from his music, this album is top tier. This album has a six song streak of bangers, from "The Girl is Mine" to "P.Y.T." and I can't deny it's greatness. Thriller gets 5 stars.

This album is hit after hit for me. Human Nature was my favorite.

Remember the day this came out. Billie Jean the tempo & structure crossed disco with rock. Superb album should it be the biggest selling album of all time? That’s subjective..

It’s got to be 5 stars when you find yourself dancing around the room without realising it. That is one of the reasons I love this generator. A classic and I even like the tracks everyone is naming as naff

When reviewing albums, should you separate the art from the artist? No where is this question more relevant than with Michael Jackson. The artist (allegedly) committed unforgivable crimes. Though depression and mental health issues may have explained this, we shouldn't dismiss the seriousness or the long term effects on his victims. On the other hand, this is one of the best selling album of all time by (arguably) the biggest pop star who ever lived. It's an album full of huge hits and was trailblazing in many respects. The blending of styles, the innovative use of music videos as art form. Jackson carried the torch from the ashes of disco's remains, and brought in the likes of Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, and Vincent Price to help cement his status. This album broke racial barriers like none before it. Jackson couldn't even get on magazine covers due to his race, and yet he still managed such a huge impact with this album. And not just in America, but all over the world. Michael Jackson was more well known than most US presidents. So how do we reconcile these two things? For the purpose of this challenge, I'm separating the art from the artist. Put another way, I want to hear this album as it would have been heard on its release. So I'm putting aside (for a moment) the feelings of discomfort about Michael Jackson the man, to focus on Michael Jackson the artist, singer and performer. And I mean, it's a great album. Not all songs are equal quality but the sheer number of hits is more than enough to save it. Case in point, Jackson and McCartney arguing over a girl is a bit cringeworthy but it leads directly into the incredible title track. I hate that this album is marred by history because I really want to like it more.

Wanted to like this more than I did

5 stars! Although, "the girl is mine" hasn't aged well. Overall, Thriller is an all-time great. It's so good that you try not to think about his alleged child rape.

Yeah man... it's fucking Thriller, what else you're gonna do but give it 5 stars?

With Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, and Pretty Young Thing, I understand this album's place. But MJ's sound isn't really for me.

A Milestone - Pop, Rock and R&B

All the good MJ songs are on this album. And, for the most part, there are no “bad” tracks. He should have let Quincy keep writing his songs for him after this. Iconic.

Sometimes artists get so big, so iconic that they become a caricature and we forgot just how talented they are. Thriller is a world changing album. Its influence has spanned generations. The Thriller, Beat It, Billie JeN stretch is as good of a 3 song stretch as there is in any genre. It more than makes up for a less strong finish to the album. 9.3/10

Obviously Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean and PYT are premium tier songs but the other songs are kinda mid and The Girl Is Mine is straight up bad.

Great from start to finish

Even the songs I had not heard before were bangers.

It is hard to imagine that most people have not already heard most of this album as most ot the songs have had radio play. Best songs include Thriller and Beat It. The Girl is Mine with Paul McCartney is, for my taste, too syrupy and a waste of their respective talents.

Frábær plata. Fyrstu 3 rólegu svolítið svona mellow. Svo koma þrjú dúndur í röð sem er frábært. Svo síðustu 3 smá svona softer. Þetta er náttúrulega ótrúlegt verk hjá Mikka. En eins og með hinar plöturnar finnst manni hann smá óþægilegur.

- he is the king of pop - Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean may be the best 3 song stretch in history - the rest of the album is okay, enough for 4 stars

- the King of Pop! - almost every song is a hit - loved the Paul McCartney duet - such an iconic voice

Too many hits not to be a classic.

Standard Michael Jackson

Very talented musician; it is just hard to separate his behavior from his musicianship.

It's full of classics for a reason. Unfortunately, I have to agree with some white girls I know. Favourites: baby be mine (haha 4:20 min long), beat it, billie jean (she's just a girl), human nature. 4/5

Lots of classics, a few of the songs I wasn't too big of a fan of but I liked the instrumentation on almost all of them and I like his voice. Favourites are Beat It (lol) and The Lady in My Life. I didn't enjoy the album as a whole too much but it's definitely pretty good. 4/5

Not much to say about this immortal album that everyone and their mom loves. Thank you generator for giving me an excuse to listen to it on this fine Friday. Favourites are basically the whole album. Pretty much an automatic 5, simply great

Not every song on this album is a winner (the doggone girl is mine?), and MJ is problematic as a person. Then again, so was his whole life. But. This album stands out as a truly remarkable feat of pop music. Thriller alone secures its spot as a five, and then you throw in Wanna Be Startin’ Something, Beat It, and Billie Jean — it defies classification.

Ikke så god som Bad men stadig med en stor nok andel af bangers til at jeg ikke kan rate den lavere :( Thriller -> Beat It -> Billie Jean er for sindssyg en sekvens. Har et soft spot for Human Nature fordi den blev samplet på mit yndlingsnummer med Nas 🤓

Lidt over halvdelen af de her sange er 100% all timere. Lidt under halvdelen er 100% ligegyldigt filler. Jeg tror at all timerne er så gode at jeg foretrækker den fremfor Bad, men Bad er noget mere consistent.

Nu har vi stort set lige hørt Bad, så det er nemt at sætte dem op mod hinanden. Den her plade er dårligere. Der er et par gode sange, men virkelig også bare meget filler. Lavere rating end måske fortjent fordi jeg er ved at være træt af hans stemme.... Eeeh-hee!

My first Michael Jackson album on here, so for the record we try to separate the art from the artist around here. It's honestly pretty impressive just how strong this is from top to bottom. It's really pop-y, I'm not even particularly a big fan of this era of music, and somehow it just pretty much all works. He's an incredibly talented musician. I don't think there's a whole lot for me to say about this that's additive, it's the highest selling album of all time for a reason. It also has probably the most famous three-song stretch on any album ever, with "Thriller", "Beat It", and "Billie Jean" all back-to-back-to-back on here. Add in a casual Paul McCartney appearance too, and this is very obviously a heavy-hitter. Favorite song: Billie Jean Other: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Thriller, Beat It, Human Nature, P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), The Lady in My Life 3/15/24

"Pretty Young Thing" huh?

A few classic tracks. Billie Jean being my favourite. I few tracks sound very dated especially the Paul McCartney duet.

Me encanta este álbum!!

“Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean” might be the greatest 3 song run on any album I can think of. Absolute classic.

Sounds pretty dated but then this never was my thing. 2 stars for the king of pedo or pop.

We've fallen a long way from "the doggone girl is mine" to songs like WAP

It’s literally Thriller

I don’t know if it is based on my perception of who MJ ended up as a person, but this music doesn’t stand up to the test of time for me

Absolutely brilliant. Remember getting this when it came out. One of the best artists of all time. Micheal was such a talent and was so mis-understood. A victim of manipulation and exploited by many.

Good

I don't even have to listen to this, automatic 5. My cousin had the album back in the 80s and I'm familiar with all the songs and loved the videos when MTV played videos! LOL

Classic, I love this album.

I was prepared to hate this album. I'm a biased Prince fan after all. It's good. Really good. I thought I was looking at a greatest hits track list. Still... nothing I would be likely to return to often.

One of the great albums. So many hits. Five stars

Best album ever made

Songcraft and singcraft at an apex. Love call abd response, especially contradictory eg ‘don’t think twice!’ Mf Paul McCartney,(these boys dueling!) Vincent price, evh. On cursory relisten only the lady song remotely skippable.

cheesy, but genious

Even the most beautiful things have a kernel of ugliness, in this case its the song The Girl is Mine.

MJs best album. Loved it start to finish

Nearly every song is a banger.

This is the first record I can remember from my childhood. Love the hits! 5/5

Plenty of big hits, one of the biggest albums of all time. Still, amazingly, was my first time listening to the whole album thru

Amazing time capsule. Michael was a savant and creative genius.

Great album, even though you already know the hits its very well mixed and interesting

Imagine listening to this album without any of the now known scandals? It would have been a banger.

I, like many people, remember where I was when I first heard this album. The crooners aren’t as good (Paul, just no) but everything else is so remarkable, it just doesn’t matter.

Legendary, in every way. We forgive geniuses their trespasses, don't we?

This album truly begins with the song THRILLER. The three songs prior SHOULD be forgotten. WOW-bad! All other songs are good, great, or epic! Listening again, could excuse song 1 (starting something), but 2 and 3 are terrible ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Enjoyed this gem of an album

Same dilemma. Some of the best songs ever but it feels icky listening to mj

Thriller Beat It Billie Jean

mj is classic. hasn't aged that well tho.

Peak teenage MTV

Ok finally going in on Thriller. Yes to opening bars. Lol at the girl is mine. School memories. Beat it was always one of my faves. Billie Jean has never been one of my faves Had to bop to PYT Nah to the following ballad Oh and that's the last track? It is good but deducting for my personal opinion of Billie Jean, the balladry oh and because he is surely cancelled these days??

It's for sure a classic album, one that will be enjoyed for a long time by many people. As for my personal tastes, I never understood why he was such a an icon. His music is alright and his singing is unique and impressive, but it's not something I go out of my way to listen to or even choose to.

Debatably for top 100 of all time. Several hit songs all throughout

Massive album, with some massive songs of course. Although some songs are pretty standard early 80's R&B, and I do like that kind of music but they're not mindblowing. Mark it down a little as a whole album but no doubt still great for the most part.