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What to say about this. What surprises me is that after a while the not so "famous" songs start to pop even more, like Baby Be Mine. Insanely listenable.
Just insane good on a lot of levels. Well produced. Decently written. Great guests. About as good as pop for mass production can get. Pulling themes and sounds from Motown, disco, and even into a little darker soul for an outstanding mix across the album. 4+
Hit after hit and loved actually listening to them myself rather than out
Forgot how much we used to listen to this album growing up! We used to play the CD all the time during school, listening to this album brought back those memories. Obviously 5/5 ⭐️
A perfect album, no notes. Every song is certified fresh.
I know. I know. But it’s never really landed with me. I grew up being told this was a classic and I waited to understand why, revisiting it each time, but no.
Thriller to Human nature is 5/5, the switch from The girl is mine to Thriller is jarring.
I'm torn. Because the main tracks are pure genius but the ballads... Not so much. However, I'm going to be generous and go full marks.
Ow!
INMEJORABLE
The absolute goat (also problematic)
Somehow I actually had never listened to it start to finish. Doing that for the first time, I finally put it into context, that from the public's perspective none of these songs existed before this album dropped and then suddenly there they all were. They listened to them in sequence for the first time, the same way I'm now listening to a new album every day and wondering if I'll ever hit one that becomes an all timer on first listen. It's hard to disentangle the fact that I've been listening to MJ hits since before I could form full sentences but I did try to listen to all these songs with fresh ears including the ones I knew, not letting them just wash over me as feel good background music. They are insanely good pop songs I'm not gonna say a single unique thing about. The only flaw of this record is that its first half is so ridiculously stacked that the rest can't quite live up because what the fuck are you supposed to follow the stretch of thriller/beat it/Billie Jean with. Well I guess dirty Diana/smooth criminal/leave me alone a few short years later Standouts: the obvious ones okay it's Michael Jackson not rocket science his most famous songs are also his best ones. But: confession I had never heard the girl is mine. How had I never heard it. Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson gently teasing each other is a fever dream I never want to wake up from
I didn’t love this record when it came out. I like it less now. The Girls Is Mine is terrible. Thriller starts pretty strong but gets silly and goes on too long. Billie Jean has some decent guitar work. PYT was surprisingly good- a bit of a throwback to Jackson 5 sound. Also Michael Jackson was a creep and a pedophile
An undoubted classic I was not interested in when it came out and have never been interested in it. To my mind, Billie Jean and Wanna Be Startin Something are the only songs that truly hold up. (The latter of which, tellingly, was actually written during production of Off the Wall, which I think has to be considered Jackson's peak, musically.) Never listened to this album except as singles on the radio. The Lady In My Life is a shockingly terrible song.
I get it that this is one of the most important, because highest purchased, LPs of the 80s. But I skipped Michael Jackson throughout his heyday because I'd been regularly bullied, to the sounds of his music, at the swim practices I was required to go to. That, and because honestly, the "alternatives" to 80s pop, eg Talking Heads, were in fact far more interesting, and often just as danceable, that Michael.
Just a few songs that were fun to listen to but overall kinda crappy. The album doesn't seem to have any cohesive element and it started grating on me. I also found the sappy love songs to his "lady" disturbing and poorly written.
Honestly I expected this would be an unmitigated guilty pleasure. Guilty bc of how I feel about MJ. But actually there are quite a few duds on here and the tempo is just all over the place. Plus the production veers into the bad 80s too often.
One of the greatest funk singers of all time, working with one of the greatest producers ever, created the soundtrack of the '80s. Naïve but necessary.
If you were an alien visiting Earth with only passing knowledge of the planet's pop music, you'd probably think that this was legitimately a greatest hits album. It's the best-selling album of all time for a reason. The "King of Pop" pretty much earned his title here, as disco was pretty much through in the US and it was time for pop to just dominate the airwaves. But "pop" doesn't just have one sound and "Thriller" reinvented the genre in many ways, giving things an R&B/soul/funk flourish. A testament to not only MJ, but Quincy Jones and the efforts of everyone else involved in the production here. This really did release at the perfect time in history, as the album era was pretty much at its peak and the music videos that resulted from these singles are also among the most iconic of all time (I mean, I always hear about the hype surrounding the premiere of the "Thriller" music video on MTV. Imagine that nowadays!) Just a pop culture phenomenon through and through. Easy 5.
Una obra de arte
Peddo, men grym skiva
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is golden. One of my favorite albums ever. It has the iconics "Thriller" and "Billie Jean" which completely rewritten Pop music after their release.
I was a metal kid when this came out so I couldn't be caught dead with a copy of this next to my Diary of a Madman and Screaming for Vengeance tapes. So, this is actually my first time listening all the way through. Not surprising I knew 7 of the 9 songs. This one is an all timer of all timers. The Van Halen solo in Beat It is top notch in an album full of kick ass top notch dance tunes. Michael and Quincy were dialed in on this album.
It's the best selling album for a reason. MJ at his best. Easy 5.
Wow, yet another of my desert island albums — the fourth in a month! Listening to this album brings up all kinds of great childhood memories.
In my last review for this list I stated that pop music could be so much better. Then I got Thriller and my point was immediately proven correct. This is a masterpiece. Say what you will about Jackson as a person. This album is banger after banger. 5/5
Total 5. It may not have been my favourite album when it came out, but there is no denying its imperial consequences on the music of that era. Really, there's pretty much something for everyone here; personally, I remember hearing Beat It - and not knowing who the artist was but immediately recognizing Eddie Van Halen's solo. I could not understand what I was listening to ... but I liked it. Other tunes have grown on me over the years (Wanna Be, PYT), and others are still completely skippable (Girl is Mine). But, wow, what an LP.
i have this on cassette
It's MJ, it can't be less than a 5. It's not my ultimate favourite album, but every one of his albums are favourites of mine. So many bangers, not a bad song in sight. Even a bit of EVH on there. Come on... stop hating this guy.
not listening to it
Classic album is classic. This is an absolute masterpiece.
I absolutely love this album, it’s just full of hits. Thriller is the kind of record that works for any occasion and any season. 'Thriller' for Halloween; 'P.Y.T.' and 'Billie Jean' for spring/summer, or as get-up-and-go songs in the morning when my brain is still asleep. I remember 'The Girl Is Mine' from road trips with my parents (it was perfect for napping to). I must have listened to this album dozens of times during my first year of journalism studies because one of my professors was completely obsessed with Michael Jackson. Fun fact: Michael Jackson visited Poland in 1997 (a year after playing a massive concert in Warsaw, which was basically the event of the century) and wanted to buy the huge, historic Cistercian Abbey in Lubiąż to serve as his European headquarters and museum. Unfortunately, the deal fell through, apparently, the renovation costs were just too high... My professor was incredibly disappointed by this (and to be honest, so was I when I found out).
good vibe, for morning dance with a coffee
Obligatory, he’s a really bad person. Unfortunately, he’s also incredibly talented. I’ve heard Thriller about 100 times, and it still gave me a little chill up the spine. I find the idea that MJ and Paul McCartney fighting over the same woman absurd. There are a lot of hits on this one, and it’s considered one of the best pop albums of all time. For good reason. The songs are great, well produced, catchy, with insane staying power. An absolutely top notch album.
One of my all time favorite albums.
1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (★★★★★) -Fav 2. Baby Be Mine (★★⯨☆☆) 3. The Girl Is Mine (★★★⯨☆) 4. Thriller (★★★★★) -Fav -Posiblemente con el videoclip más influyente de la historia... 5. Beat It (★★★★★) -Fav 6. Billie Jean (★★★★★) -Fav 7. Human Nature (★★★☆☆) 8. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (★★★⯨☆) 9. The Lady in My Life (★★⯨☆☆) -TOTAL = ★★★⯨☆ (3,89) -Imposible valorarlo con 4 estrellas como me sugiere el promedio. Definitivamente es un álbum para el que pesa la historia y su influencia, por lo que lo convierte en 5 estrellas.
nunca decepciona
Ahh yes, my favorite MJ songs: 1. Ay yo, wanna start some shit?! 2. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 3. Of course my girlfriend would cheat on me with Paul-fucking-McCartney 4. I’m bouta make you shit your pants 5. The Crips and the Bloods?? I barely know em’ 6. YOU AINT MY BITCH, AND IM NOT PAYING THAT CHILD SUPPORT 7. Night pweeety 8. Damn gurl, you FINE 9. The Lady in my Life
groggy comme il faut que des petits bangers qui font danser intemporel et pour tous les âges à tous les âges
6.29.26 pretty crazy that half of the songs on this album are all-time classics. probably the most influential pop album of all time like. and i am, obviously, a fan of any and all paul mccartney, even at his cheesiest Favorite Song: Thriller Rating: 4.5/5
Damn, sometimes you forget why they called him the king of pop
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This one is definitely biased, as i really jjst kind of hate michael Jackson.
Solid pop album, although the sequencing feels a little funky to me.
Wow. This album is so good. I've never heard an album that has so many banger good songs. It's literally one after another. I knew most of the songs but the ones I didn't know I now really like and will be listening to more. Like Baby Be Mine and The Girl is Mine with Paul McCartney. The one song I didn't like is The Lady in My Life. While I like the message, it doesn't have enough groove or energy for me, but it is a nice song.
10/10
ok
solid hits
Another test of “is this song good or do I just already know it?” And I can confirm that these songs are good. Thriller-Beat It-Billie Jean might be the greatest three song run on any album ever.
Love it or hate it, this is undeniably one of the great pop albums of all time. It’s just hit after hit after hit.
"You're a vegetable" - Michael Jackson
The highs are phenomenal, but boy are there some real stinkers on this. And somehow the best moment on this is for Eddie Van Halen
I think it’s fair to acknowledge two things simultaneously: the album changed popular music forever, and the questions surrounding Jackson’s personal life are serious and unsettling.
Very good, short but sweet
9 1/2 - last song kinda sucks, everything else is an all timer
Obviously the King of pop knew what he was doing. The album singles sound closer to a movie score than and album. The rest of the songs fall somewhat flat. To witness this in realtime must have been a treat.
So I've finally come back to the first artist I ever loved! I remember listening to Smooth Criminal from the age of like, 3! Weirdly though, it took until this challenge to finally come to approaching a full album, and to be completely honest... I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood, but I'm not too impressed to be honest. There are definitely great cores to each song, with Michael's voice being amazing throughout, but to be honest I found several songs, even Beat It (until the guitar solo) to get quite repetitive to the point I started feeling like the loop was almost missing something. The song with Paul McCartney was quite corny in my opinion, but it was an interesting idea. My favourites though were Billie Jean and PYT by far, which are both amazing songs. I don't know, maybe I'll have to come back to this, but I definitely think it was a bit overrated when looking at AOTY.
Great album, first time listen and plan to listen again
V good
Made polishing copper enjoyable
what a coincidence. i already listen to this
No sabría decidir entre un 9 o un 10 así que diré que es un 5/5. Hit tras hit, es un gran álbum verdaderamente. Es el típico que te pones para cocinar y te cantas todos los temas.
359/1001 Michael Jackson - Thriller Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ❓ The hits on this are huge and very enjoyable. The rest of it, on the whole are good. I've never really reached for a Michael Jackson record and whilst I did really enjoy it, I don't think I'd gravitate towards it.
Am Reißbrett geplante Qualität... So viele Klassiker dabei Schon 4.* Auch wenn mir nicht alles gefällt
Undeniably catchy. Die drumbeats könnten aber meiner Meinung nach bisschen Abwechslung gebrauchen
Uno dei migliori dischi di Michael, il disco più venduto di sempre, incredibile
If it wasn't for the three consecutive songs of thriller, bad, and Billie Jean (which is incredibly amazing and warrants five stars by itself) this entire album would be a one or a two. I never realized how dull and saccharin the remainder of the album is
I’m barely just old enough to remember the Thriller music video being aired on prime time TV on Halloween. When I look this up, it seems that this wasn’t when it initially appeared, so maybe I am misrembering (this is totally possible) or it speaks to the cultural impact that this song had even after its release. So as an album deserving to be on here, sure. Times have changed and I’m not sure anything could have as broad a reach as this now, but it’s hard to overemphasize how absolutely massive this was at the time. And listening to it now, it sounds good. Quincy Jones’ production is slick and sharp; there are some big name cameos, and Michael Jackson himself was a great singer. Alas, it’s hard to listen to this knowing that Michael Jackson was a pedophile, especially when he’s singing about young girls. This gets two stars, but should probably get less.
It’s the GOAT- what else is there to say?
An all time albumn with 3 big hits back to back. Not my jam personally but still stellar music.
paedo
No listens for pedos
This is legitimately an amazing album. Yes, it's a lot of pop music, but it hits STRONG and has some absolute bangers. I'm not gonna say it's my favourite album of all time, but if someone told me it was theirs, I would nod and understand. 5/5
Quelques classiques mais album extrêmement mid en général. On parle de MJ comme le "King de la pop" alors qu'il n'arrive même pas à la cheville du pire album de Wejdene. Il devrait plutôt concourir dans la catégorie des plus grands pédophiles aux côtés de Jack Lang et Epstein, là il aurait une chance d'être le meilleur.
Franchement pas mal grâce aux classiques mais le reste m’a un peu déçu. C’est bien sans être fantastique. Désolée MJ…
Goated
Nope
10/10 - Probably the best pop album in history
We listening to the same album? Now im not of the opinion that he was a nonce but just a fucking weirdo, but this album has three bangers and 5 middling to below average songs... first time ive listened to the album in full. Didn't miss much.
not a perfect album but damn near it, it’s best tracks might just be the least listened to ones. i’m giving it 5 stars but just know it’s more like a 95/100
4/8
the grooves and tracks on this thing are incredible. shame about the artist but what a collection of tunes. easy 5.
This is not my thing, it's hard to listen knowing now that Jackson was at least deeply creepy, and the Paul McCartney duet made me cringe so hard I nearly imploded. But you can see why it was so successful. The music is a perfect fit for that shiny, precise early eighties production.
Ett gäng stora hits, men när man lyssnar på dem nu igen så tycker jag inte de håller riktigt. Många av låtarna är alldeles för långa. Utöver de stora hitsen så är allt annat ganska tråkigt..
honestly i've been dreading getting to a michael jackson album since we started this thing. musically it's at least a 4, but given i am not ever going to listen to this guy's music of my own volition, for consistency with my other reviews it should be a 2. averaging this out to a 3 and moving on.....
An absolute banger factory and certified hood classic. 10/10, 5/5, whatever. Also Paul McCartney continues to show his cheese here. Love it. Somehow I've never heard their “it’s my girl” tug-of-war skit before. Hilarious.
The three big hits are huge, and carry the whole album. I'm not a fan of the other songs too much. But damn it's impossible not to dance when listening to this music.
Great. Classic
I get it.
PYT (Pretty Young Thing) Baby Be MIne The Girl Is Mine Human Nature
Nope! Next...
I just started the new documentary on Jackson’s second pedophilia investigation when this popped into my queue. I know the album, never cared that much for it, and I am certainly not giving even a percentage of a penny to the estate to listen to it again.
Teehee
What can I even say, every track is amazing
Truly a stellar album with so many hits it feels like a greatest hits album. There’s no way you’re a human on earth and haven’t heard these bangers. Having DJ’d many weddings, thank you MJ
Look it's one of the most iconic albums of all time but I am once again applying the Nonce deduction policy. P.Y.T is a bit too on the nose. Fave track: Billie Jean
Given the man was never found guilty of anything I will give this a proper review. I don’t know if I’d actually listened to this front to back for whatever reason, but now that I can say definitively that I have, I’ll keep it simple. This is one of the greatest pop records of all time, packed with hits, and the numbers will tell you that basically every track on the album was considered a hit, a crazy achievement. Rightfully deserves its place in discussions of the greatest albums of all time. 4.5/5
Legendary
갓앨범 짱
From the opening synthesizers and bass, the sound is really full. Heeeheee. What a mix of funk, pop, and singing. Fun vibes all around.
nice
Astonishing that this album contains a song as perfect as Beat It and a song as appalling as the Girl is Mine.
Everyone knows and likes Michael Jackson! This album has so many HUGE hits on it. Not necessarily a criticism but listening to it in 2026 I noticed that some of keyboard and synthesizers sounded dated/cheesy and that the production was relatively simple.
Trio delle meraviglie (Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean), ma per il resto un ascolto poco stimolante, tendente al noioso, si salva giusto la parte di interazione con Paul McCartney
Wanna be startin' somethin' - 4 Baby be mine - 3 The girl is mine - 2 Thriller - 4 Beat it - 5 Billie jean - 5 Human nature - 2 P.Y.T. (pretty young thing) - 3 The lady in my life - 3
Great album. Every song is good, most are huge hits. Classic. Probably a 4.5 upping to 5.
One of the greatest albums of all time, PERIOD. Just a banger from start to finish that should not be missed.
Yeah it's classic MJ!
Yeah, this album is perfect in every single way. There is not a single and I mean one flaw. There is not a drawback or any second of this album I did not thoroughly enjoy listening to. Out of this world production paired with MJ’s vocals. I mean, how could it not be perfect. The three song run of thriller, beat it and Billie Jean is the greatest three song run in modern music history, and this album is probably the best album in history.
I choose to separate art from artist. And this album is one of the reasons why. It is pure perfection and goes above and beyond in every possible category you can judge music by. This is certainly a contender for the greatest album of all time. I wish I could give it a 6.
Not my favorite MJ album, but nearly. It's been a few years since I've heard this, today I was listening with a critical ear, and honestly, it's very impressive. It sounds like the 80s without grating excess amounts of cheesy production. Vocal skill is exquisite, general composition is solid. Most albums have a few star tracks and a bunch of listenable filler, while this effort has a couple of "regular" songs and a bunch of eternal classics. What I remembered the least was the tracklist order, and it's been a lot of fun hearing these songs weave through each other. I think it's a little overrated, but it's really hard ignoring the importance this record carries. We've got McCartney on a friendly dispute before MJ bought his catalog behind his back, we've got a song where MJ insists Billy Jean's child wasn't his, we've got Thriller itself which is STILL one of the the most recognizable pieces of choreography ever, Vincent mother fucking Price lends his eerie voice. Let's just top this off with Quincy Jones, Toto and Eddie Evan Halen. Bangers. Everywhere. The only reason this isn't a strong 5 is because I'm not a fan of the intense 80s influence, and because it's been impossible to escape this brand of pop since he perfected it on this record. 4.6/5
I have had a few rough albums lately so it was nice to get back on track with a certified classic.
Almost lost a mark for the hideous spoken interlude in the Girl Is Mine. Let’s not bring back this trend. Still a 5 though, full credit to QJ
Not the biggest Mj fan, but thriller, beat it and Billie jean is an insane 3 song run
Solid, but so overplayed I can’t sit through the whole thing.
Greatest album of all time
Great album💗
Definitely an iconic album with so many great songs. How many of these tracks can most of the world identify in just a few bars? Incredible. I do think the banter between McCartney and Jackson at the end of "The Girl is Mine" is real cringeworthy, but other than that, pretty solid. Highlights: "Beat It" and "Billie Jean"
Fajny, będzie częściej latał
Icónico, muito bom.
This was honestly such a classic but still my first time listening to the entire album.
Die 3 in der Mitte hart carrien. Weit aus besser als bad aber nicht so gut wie off the wall 3/5
Wow truly a classic pop album. Here MJ has evolved his earlier disco style to a R&B funky sound. Pretty much no misses, even The Girl Is Mine is kind of endearing to me.
Not a fan, but even I can understand it’s one of the best produced albums ever.
The best album ever containing some of the greatest hits of all time. MJ is such an icon hee-hee. 10/10
The girl is mine
Album #178 Michael Jackson: Thriller You know Michael Jackson didn’t write his own songs because this whole album is filled with songs about him loving women, as in how he is attracted to adult females. Pedophilia aside, which is something that I find myself having to say about many classic artists, this album is of course essential. Growing up, long before I ever took any interest in music, there were three musicians that we all just spawned in knowing: Elvis, Sinatra, and of course, MJ. That being said, my first real impression of him was watching Men In Black, and as a kid, that really gave me a weird impression of him. My mom didn’t really have an answer for me when I was asking why the king of pop looked like he just crawled out of a sewer. And to be honest, my idea of Michael Jackson has always been more centred around him being a gangly creature, and less about him being a musician; in fact, I had never even listened to Thriller or any of his albums before today. That is in their entirety, of course, since half of this album is pretty unavoidable. And to be honest, that’s for a good reason. Thriller is home to three of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, and the rest of the tracks, though serviceable, pale in comparison. But that’s ok, because if you’re expecting anything else from this album, that is on you. It is as advertised, a thrill. Pretty much serves as a greatest hits compilation for Michael, so don’t expect any cohesion between the tracks; but personally I will always take a set of enjoyable songs over songs that conceptually link. So yeah, I mean we all know what this album is about, if you just take the music for what it is without any outside circumstances, and you aren’t expecting it to be fucking Remain In Light, then it’s a good time. And come on if you don’t think Billie Jean is one of the greatest songs of all time, you are just a lame contrarian. Best Songs: Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller Worst Song: The Lady In My Life Score out of 10: 8
Wild that I never listened to this straight through
It's very nice, didn't like 2 but still an 8
Paedofile hog wash
Child abuser. Decline to listen to.
It's one of, if not the, best selling albums of all time. What can I honestly say that hasn't already been said? Every track is a banger. 10/10 Would I listen again? Absolutely
It's a great album without the pederasty baggage.
I told you I am not a michael jackson guy
A masterpiece. Absolute bangers there. I think the biggest flaw is The Lady in my Life (personal opinion).
Some classic songs here. Not a fan.
Possibly the hardest album to enter with an unbiased viewpoint on the list. I did my best to tell myself I was listening to an R&B album by an artist I’d never heard of, but that only works so well. These songs are classics for a reason any way you cut it. Is it songwriting on the level of more rock adjacent albums? No, but I’ve always respected those who can create such timeless, catchy, infectious melodies. Personally, I always preferred MJ’s next two albums when songs like “Dirty Diana” and “Give In To Me” showed a rawer side. Still, this gets four stars from me. There is some inexcusable 80s cheese here and Sir Paul makes a bad song terrible on “The Girl is Mine.”
Would buy
It’s great, what else can you say. Paul Beatle even showed up and said hi. He’s a pedo though and the last three songs were boring ah
Perfect album by the King of Pop. Quincy production, feat. Toto and Eddie Van Halen
I have already discussed the contentious nature of Michael Jackson the person with "Off the Wall", so I won't discuss this further. Focusing on the music only, this album contains hit after hit. Four out of the eight tracks on this album are truly genre defining hits. One of which "Thriller" redefining the culture of the music video. The other four are hits in their own right. I would love this album if was only for the bassline to "Beat It." But that is what happens when you bring together amazing songwriters, super talented musicians and one of the most talented vocalists of the 20th century. 4.400
well ngl first albun of mj and i am lowk into it
Awesome songwriting, amazing performances by Michael and his legendary friends. This album couldn’t be any better, and was a big part of is soundtrack of my youth. No one else comes close to being as good at him as a dancer, performer, writer, and singer. He’s the complete package.
Vamos hoy con otro álbum que es un "Ufff". ¿Qué se puede decir de novedoso de éste, uno de los mejores trabajos de Michael Jackson? En lo personal, me conecta con mi infancia. Sus videoclips y su modo de cantar y de estar en escena me volvían loco y lo imitaba frente al espejo. El disco entero, más allá de Thriller, Beat It y Billie Jean me emociona. Se me eriza la piel con los recuerdos y con las ganas de jugar a ser alguien como él. Muchas gracias por el regalo y hasta el viernes.
An all around iconic album. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' is an epic opener, and the Thriller / Beat It / Billie Jean run is maybe the best three song run ever. There are a few slower R&B tracks that I don't like quite as much, but this is an easy 5.
The king keeping his perfect record
The King. Too tier album.
you cant go wrong with michael jackson so i enjoyed every single song!!!
Practically a best of! Very strong! Every song is an absolute banger. We'll most songs.... Ignoring the fact that The Girl is Mine is an absolute stinker and P.Y.T being very of its time it's a solid album
Michael Jackson touched them kids and my rating will reflect my feelings on that fact.
Timeless.
Triste de voir la vénération qui persiste pour ce pédophile récidiviste avéré. La richesse place au-dessus de tout et protège de la loi. Pour s'ouvrir les yeux: Leaving Neverland de Dan Reed 2019.
Bon, je partais avec l'idée que c'était peut-être overrated comme album, mais en l'écoutant, je me rends compte que c'est quand même de la bombe. A peu près toutes les tounes sont des gros hits. Shout out à la toune avec McCartney et à Human Nature qui sont mes prefs personnelles. Quincy Jones savait ce qu'il faisait!
Des gros hits ici! J’ai vraiment aimé les deep cuts, un peu plus r&b que le reste.
sucesión de pepinos
Pedophile. Can't separate the artist from the art on this one.
Este es el primer álbum que me sale. Lo escuché durante el fin de semana, en 3 días creo, asi que no tengo vara para medir, pero le voy a dar un 8/10. Doy razones. No soy fanático del pop, de ahi, subjetivamente, resto los 2 puntos. El resto son todos clásicos y bangers de los 80s, puro estilo del maicol rancio. Bad, Beat it, Thriller, bangers de bangers. Pero Baby be mine y That girl is mine, 10/10.
The songs were amazing and they took me back in time
It's undoubtedly iconic. MJ's performance, vocal ability and merging of genres are at their pinnacle here with so many hits on one album. But where the album lags, it LAGS, and I unfortunately am not the biggest fan of his style (great as I know it is).
Mixed feelings looking back on this album which I appreciated in my youth, despite my disdain for pop at that time. Timeless songs and performances.
This is one of the best selling albums of all time for a reason. It is hard to overstate how important and ground breaking this was. I sometimes wonder what will survive culturally 500 years from now, like Shakespeare as a touchstone to current culture, that has stood the test of time. I am certain this will be one of those cultural touchstones.
Where do you start with this one... Huge cultural impact, amazingly written, Amazing voice,3 huge tracks. I think there really are like top 100 albums on this list you really need to hear and this one is probably in the top 5. Almost heard all tracks before but the ones I haven't I Would defiantly listen to again.
그냥 전설이라고 말할 수 밖에 없는 엘범이네요. 지금 들어도 비트가 너무 좋아요. It's an album that can only be described as a legend. Even when I listen to it now, I really like the beat.
Great of all time
Obviously
On a grandi avec, mais marrant de me dire que j'ai découvert deux chansons jusqu'alors inconnues au bataillon, alors qu'on parle d'un des albums les plus connus du monde.
Almost every song is a hit! Very creative and has a unique energy.
Mama-say, mama-sa, the phrase of "mama appelsap" took me a while to realize which song they were talking about. Hee-ha 😃 An album with hits like these can't help but get the absolute highest score.
Thriller! One of my Favorite Albums of All Time? -- Yes! (Third favorite) ~~~ What an album. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' kicks the album off with some of Michael's quirkiest lyrics and avant-garde vocal stylings. The uniqueness of his inflections and the technical vocal skill he delivers always pull me deeply into the album. You know that you're not getting a run-of-the-mill pop album here; there's already artistic risk and a polished sound to back up the project's reputation. I particularly like the cheeky Billie Jean mentioned in one of the later verses and the mamma-se chorus at the end of the track. Moments like these spark and craft the glittery, high-powered, and distinctive world of Thriller, paving the way for the rest of Jackson's pop masterpiece. Baby Be Mine, one of the two Thriller tracks not to be released as singles, stands out as one of the record's more underrated moments. The song features a jazzier, R&B-centric style that differs from much of the record, neatly tying back to Michael's earlier work on Off The Wall. At the track's end, Baby Be Mine's backing vocals swell, moving up in pitch and bringing back some of the energy lost in the song's initial melodic pace. Had this song been released as a single, I think it would have seen greater mainstream success. It's like a shiny green emerald surrounded by pure diamonds; impressively gorgeous, but overlooked due to its positioning. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) is a gem. Glittery and smooth, the track features a melodic battle over a dreamgirl fought by Paul and Michael. (um, who would pick Paul???) Michael's vocals glide across the verses and contrast well with Paul's, who offers a softer, less glitzy sound. I go back and forth on considering this a novelty song, especially considering the faux-argument at the song's tail end, but even if it is a bit kitsch, The Girl is Mine is beautifully catchy and provides the perfect contrast for the following track. ...Thriller! Thril-ler night! I remember watching this music video in my seventh-grade Computer class and acting like I was "too cool" to be scared by MJ's transformation into a yellow-eyed werewolf. I thought about it all October. Disregarding the iconic music video, the track is great! While I don't think the song would have the cultural reach it does if not for its synonymousness with Halloween, Thriller itself is catchy. Apparently, when Michael and his producer, Quincy Jones, were developing the song, they often quibbled over the length of the spooky, minute-long intro, with Quincy wanting to scrap it, and MJ wanting to keep it. Personally, I think Quincy might have had the better take here. The intro is a bit difficult to get through when streaming the song independently of the album (although I would argue that the intro nicely breaks up the airy The Girl is Mine and the darker Thriller.) Other than that, I love the sound effects, the layered vocals on the "Thriller Rrr!" chorus. I also just like the word "thriller," I think. It's such a fitting name for the glitzy, polished, culturally dominant, and intensely interesting best-selling album of all time. (The initial demo of this song was called "Starlight," with the chorus being "Starlight sun" instead of "Thriller night." I think Michael would have lived two very different lives had he kept the initial title!) It is the perfect song to follow up Thriller. The tough-guy vibes bleed through the two songs perfectly and nicely pave the way for the passive-aggressive Billie Jean. I love the catchy baseline and the infamous guitar solo(played by an uncredited Van Halen!) on this song. Listening to the rock sound indicated by the guitar shows an evolution of Jackson's sound, as he shrugs off R&B and shows a willingness to keep up with the emerging glam-rock craze of the eighties. ...Is this a good time to mention that Beat It is my least favorite song on Thriller? Rarely do I consider a Michael Jackson song to sound dated. Of its time? Yes. But not dated. I really can't say the same for Beat It. Something about the Rock influence on the song just seems to cement the song so deeply in the 80s. It sounds like a good Bon Jovi Song, and Bon Jovi sounds like hairspray, perms, neon, and days gone by. I don't think Beat It is a bad song by any measure, but it certainly isn't one of my favorites. Billie Jean. What can I say about Billie Jean that hasn't already been said about Billie Jean? Containing, arguably, the most famous baseline ever conceived and the most intriguing plot of any major pop song, Billie Jean is burned into our collective consciousness. I think you could sing Billie Jean to anyone on the planet, and odds are they could finish the melody. Technically, I love the way the elements of the song gradually appear throughout the song's intro. I love the way Michael enunciated on the song, making his voice almost sound like an additional string on the track. So many different elements of this song combine to create a pop masterpiece. And as a bonus, you can Moonwalk to it! Or watch other people badly Moonwalk to it, which is twice as fun! scoot scoot Human Nature is my favorite song off Thriller. As a New Yorker, I know I'm biased, since this city IS, in fact, an apple, and I DO want to take a bite! Again, MJ crafts a glitzy and smooth melody that pairs perfectly with the visual of fraught love in 80's New York. Human Nature is a fan favorite for a reason, and I wish I heard it in public more often. If you get the chance, walk around Manhattan at night with the song in your ears, and pay attention to the world around you. It's a gorgeous experience. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) repeat after me! God, do I love this song. P.Y.T. is my second favorite off Thriller, largely due to how infectiously catchy the chorus is, and the Na-Na--na-na chant at the song's end. Such a smart callback to the mama-se chant at the end of Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'! This song gets stuck in my head constantly. I really can't understate how genius the layered, chanted "PYT" backing vocals are on this song. I also love its proximity to Human Nature, since he talks a bit about "city light" here. You could really see the two tracks as halves of the same story. The Lady in My Life closes Thriller softly, bringing down the glittery energy of PYT to the smoother, calmer melody of a more R&B-style song. Like Baby Be Mine, Lady in My Life was not a single, and remains the least-streamed Thriller song on Spotify (with only a meager one hundred million listens. ha!) The song sounds like something that Michael would put out on Dangerous or Invincible, when he leaned further into the polished '90s-esque R&B sound of the later third of his career. It's a solid track, but I understand why it wasn't pushed as a single, as it is fairly slow and mellow. Nonetheless, I think it's a great track of his and often come back to it One of Thriller's strong suits is a perfectly balanced tracklist which blends slower tunes into more upbeat, danceable tracks, often grouping similar songs together. You can listen to the album absentmindedly and never find yourself caught off guard by a sudden shift in vibe or subject matter. I've used the words throughout my review, but "glittery" and "smooth" seem to be the defining adjectives of the album, and MJ combines them masterfully. Final Song Rankings: 1. Human Nature 2. PYT (Pretty Young Thing) 3. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin 4. Billie Jean 5. The Girl is Mine 6. Thriller 7. Baby Be Mine 8. Lady in My Life 9. Beat It Album Score: 10/10
Obviously a classic. But “Off The Wall” is the better album. Sure “Thriller” has the hits but the album isn’t as cohesive and the Paul McCartney cut is underwhelming. This cannot be a 5 for those reasons.
this is banger after banger. these lyrics are indelibly marked on my brain. i love michael jackson and im not afraid to say it. who made catchier music than him?? i love being able to shout yeah yeah and heehee and ooUUH! king of pop for a reason and i won’t be taking any criticisms.
Even if I was pro-pedophile, I'd rate this poorly. I never got the whole MJ thing. I recognize songs that were good, and why people responded to the.(Billie Jean, and Beat It) despite my distaste for the style. But overall, this was nit enjoyable.
Forgot so many good songs, thx!
Some good tunes
Full of some of the biggest hits of all time, but production is just a touch thin and "80s" sounding to get the full five stars.
It's undoubtedly one of the best albums ever made. It features three of his biggest hits in the middle of the album: "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean." But beyond that, the first two tracks are flawless, and the penultimate one is too. These songs are often overlooked but incredibly high quality. I highly recommend it to everyone; it's a masterpiece.
You can't deny that the singles from this LP are some of the recognizable songs ever. The problem with all Michael Jackson LPS now is that they are somewhat tarnished by the revelations of his life and the activities that happened at the Neverland ranch. Billie Jean, Beat it, Thriller, Wanna be starting something, r enough to give this four stars but the rest of the songs can be taken or left
what else can i say that hasnt been said about this album before
Favourite tracks: Billie Jean, Remember the time
Bigger hits than off the wall but not quite as good overall imo. Still one of the greats.
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Fav song: Billie Jean
Banger after banger after banger...a classic. 4.75 rounded down to a 4.
Unfortunately, Michael Jackson made some great music. Banger after banger. If I'm evaluating purely based off the music, 4.
Music is good, better than a vast majority of albums on this list. As others have mentioned, not the best human. 5/5
Mixed feelings about this one. Two excellent songs (Thriller and Billie Jean) and a lot of cringy meh. +1 for amazing dancing, -1 for being a gross person.
I like the mamase mamasa mamacoosa of the first song Wasn't a huge fan overall
It would be impossible to overstate the cultural significance of this album.
This is a top, top album!
The middle part of this albums amazing. The start and end are slightly weaker but it’s still an incredible album
Wanna be startin somethin a banger but maybe 2 mins too long. I don't think I'd ever listened to that whole song. So many amazing songs and then utter shit like "human nature"
Michael Jackson really set the bar for how to make a good pop song. The middle section of this tracklist is just hit after hit. Classic album 9/10
At the time, this got a lot of airplay in the house I grew up in, and listening to this now is probably the first time I've heard the album, in full in well over 40 years! Undoubtedly the biggest superstar during my teenage years, but I'm not really that interested today. Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller are huge, the duet with Macca? not so great! Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ ★★★☆☆ (6/10) Total reviewed : 324 Already owned : 74 Purchased : 15 To buy : 4 Nope : 231
Got this album on the same day I read an essay decrying the whitewashing of MJ in his recent biopic. I have never looked into the accusations against him in detail, but as a rule, I believe victims, especially kid victims. I don’t think you can understand this music without paying attention to the fact that this was a very hurt human who also hurt other people very much. And as when I got “Bad,” my attention goes back to: what exactly are the conflicts in MJ’s songs about? My son when in the car as I listened, and he asked me, “What kind of creature is Thriller about?” Heck if I know, but surely it’s some version of MJ itself. And: “Who does he want to beat it?” Same story. Even when you listen to a song like “Scream” — generally understood as a response to the scandals — it sounds like something more complex and self-directed is going on. I used to love this music. Today I am more detached. I like that my son knows what “Thriller” is, but I don’t want him to even know who MJ is. I don’t want to offer even a hint of an apology. If I ever realize my long-imagined research project to understand his significance, it will have to be about who we all are that we let this happen among us, not about the man himself. I still can’t look him in the eye.
What to tell about Thriller? The bestselling album of all time. One of the most praised albums ever, by Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. And still, I don't get the profound respect some people have for this album. For sure, it's a pretty decent album... more than that, it's really good, a very enjoyable record. But it's not flawless, it's far from being perfect, and it's a very 80s album, for the good and the bad. So, first things first, the album doesn't have a great opener. It kicks off with a very danceable, up-beat track. Sure, it starts building the atmosphere, but it's a song that is not impressive. It's, again, a very 80s song. Also in the way it is unnecessarily enlarged until it becomes pretty repetitive. I understand it was a thing of the 80s, such a common practise, but it's the first flaw I can find in this album. Many songs are enlarged without an actual purpose. Does it imply the songs are bad? No, for sure, but some songs are not that great to really "deserve" to have their choruses repeated twenty times. Billie Jean is an example of a great song in which that repetition does not distract, does not become an issue. But other songs really suffer from that. And another issue I can find is how outstanding some songs are. There is a moment in the album in which even the production seems to change, the funkiness and the ballads stop to open a new section: the greatest hits. And it's something very noticeable. It's great to have those tracks, but they make the rest of the album feel smaller. And that's not something that favours the listening experience. So, it is such a great record, all the songs are pretty nice, and some are really big, actually, even atemporal if you will. But there are, for sure, better parts than others. Anyway, it is such a funny and pretty enjoyable album to listen to.
Pop hits from beginning to end. With only 9 tracks this record never gets stale. Jackson’s vocals are sharp and show emotion throughout.
Solo puedo decir mejor album de la historia!
there's actually enough cheese here that maybe it wasn't that good after all?
Iconic. Dominated pop and culture for a long long time.
My sister had his album on vinyl and cassette growing up, and the early 1980s we listened to this album nonstop. Well,… Not the entire album. Thriller was by far the number one song that got worn out on the vinyl copy. We used to see if we can replicate the dance in the video which I vividly remember watching the live broadcast on television when I was seven. Despite Michael Jackson’s later days and legal troubles, especially with suspected pedophilia, he was an absolutely amazing entertainer. Nowadays, that would make him a president. But there are so many other songs on here as well: Wanna Be Startin’ Something; Beat It; Billie Jean (which has a Louis Johnson bass part that still fills player blogs); PYT. There are other songs on here too, but even now I don’t remember listening to those. So many of these songs defined my elementary school years. Amazingly enough, one of the weakest songs is the girl is mine with Paul McCartney. This album is truly a classic.
Random thoughts: * This is peak Michael Jackson. I think this might have been the closest I experienced what it was like living during the Beatles peak. * This was THE SHIT in 1983. Even a 6 year old me knew this was awesome. I remember when he came on tour it was insane that they sold out Mile High Stadium. and Remember being so jealous of the kids that got to go to the concert. * It is also so strange to see my kids fall in love with MJ from the biopic that was just released. They like this album and why not, it's a classic! * I'm kind of surprised how well this album holds up. It is a testament to not only MJ but also Quincy Jones too. * Sir Paul is on here! Thriller with Vincent Price! Eddie Van Halen guitar solo on Beat It! * I also remember being terrified the first time I heard Thriller on the radio. * "The Lady in My Life" is the only subpar song on here. * I always like the second tier songs on this album: "Wanna Be Starting Something", "Human Nature", and "PYT" (I always thought the high pitched voice on PYT sounded like Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks.) * Billie Jean is probably MJ's best song too. And maybe the best song of the 80s * And Thriller is still the best music video of all time. * Peak pop music at its best!
This album is arguably the perfect evolution from his prior project, with more interesting instrumentals and writing and a really good vocal performance. However, aside from the obvious highlights on the album ( Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It), I can’t say I enjoy this album as consistently as I did Off the Wall. Honestly, I don’t what they were thinking naming a song PYT.
My lad is really into Michael Jackson for some reason? Thriller is good, but I'm not really that bothered.
As a boy who grew up enjoying pop music in the early 70’s, the Jackson 5 played no small role in my development. Loved the group as a silly prepubescent. As a late teen and into my 20’s, my musical tastes had shifted dramatically, and MJ was not on my stereo. I was too cool for that poppy shit! That’s not to say I didn’t hear this album…. a lot! How could I not? It was everywhere! On the radio, in the clubs, on the tube. Shit, it was even on billboards. And the girlfriend was a big fan. Couldn’t escape it. So I listened. I coped. Fast forward to now, and there can be no denial that this album is a beast! Number 1 Pop album of all time, hands down! Prove me wrong! 3 consecutive tracks of pop giants, Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean, are typically saved for best-of albums, not first issues. Launched young MJ into super stardom, a space he clearly wasn’t prepared for. For a while, it was good. Then it wasn’t. Heavy is the crown. And the vultures and jackals slowly began to circle, biting of pieces of his soul, tearing his fantasy world to shreds. A sad and ugly end to a legend. I’m glad this album is here. Much deserved. And it got the wife swinging. I might get lucky tonight! God Bless Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop!
Que dire... Un CLASSIQUE proposé par le roi de la POP !
almost five, a couple fillers
Great variety of songs.
I mean c'mon.
So many great bass jams.
South Park really ruined Jackson for me (well, that and the allegations) Still, even if the whole thing has a shadow over it and at times as aged pretty badly (the 80s tones that is), damn if these aren't some amazingly produced and written songs. There's barely a wasted note (except maybe Macca and Michael arguing about a girl)
great album, although it closes on its lowest note. i will say it is hard to listen to mj sing about a "pyt" these days.
it was a bop
Michael's music has never truly been for me, in the sense that it's not something I would throw on to listen to on my own, but I cannot deny it is good! Listening to this album all the way through was enjoyable. He really did just have it!
banger after banger.
Great tracks but also a whole load of filler
9 / 10
Ok
I bought this when it came out. That patch in the middle of the album was incredible. Not going to listen to it given what we know about him now.
Thriller, billy Jean....just great hits
36/1089 Thriller by Michael Jackson I was 4 years old when my big brother brought home a Michael Jackson VHS tape with all the music videos on it. I was completely floored. I had never fallen in love with art like that before. The videos, the music, the singing, the dancing… every single thing about it felt magical. Every song I had to learn. Every dance move. My poor parents had to listen to Michael Jackson daily for years. I had the posters, the albums, everything. He was my first real idol. Now 27 years later, I’m still a huge MJ fan. Of course there have been complicated times as a fan over the years, but the music itself still hits unbelievably hard. And honestly, what can you even say about Thriller at this point? It’s basically a no-skip album. Every song is a banger, and the best songs are straight-up masterpieces. I’d honestly say there are at least five genuine masterpieces here, and the “weaker” songs are still like 8 or 9 out of 10. The album flows so well too. It’s pop, funk, rock, R&B, disco… and I always forget just how funky it actually is. How does one album contain “Thriller”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”? It’s ridiculous. Usually albums this stacked can feel exhausting or lacking breathing room, but somehow this one never does. Easy fucking 5. Wine pairing? Pepin orange wine. Funky, energetic, impossible to ignore. Food pairing? Late-night Korean fried chicken with spicy sauce. This album needs something loud, greasy, and joyful. Favourite song? Honestly impossible. “Beat It” has always been up there, but it changes constantly. Vinyl? Already own it. First album in this challenge where I played the vinyl instead of streaming it. First listen? Definitely not Overall 5 out of 5.
de song Pretty Young Thing klinkt nu wel heel raar... de funky nummers zijn best OK, maar de ballads zijn echt kots-inducerend
so good
Five star album then, five star album now
5/5. Such a good album, Michael is such a good singer and pretty much every single one of these songs is iconic in some way.
Aguante michaeeeel
Hee-hee
sorry j'écoute pas les pedo
Just re-read my notes I made for the previous two MJ albums on this list. Rather generously I now think, I gave both these albums an extra star [ie 2] due to the popularity of the albums and his musical talent albeit not shared by me. This generosity can only run so far. So I metaphorically show my bum to this album in celebration of Jarvis Cocker’s famous act who obviously knew what MJ was about. 1/5 12/526
My 7 year old self loved this album. Listening to it now I realize some of these songs are terrible, like The Girl Is Mine. Still has several great songs, though.
I guess “Baby me mine” is pleasant. Half the songs on this album are so overused, I don’t really feel anything when listening to it. I don’t necessarily feel that way on every overused classic song so I guess that isn’t just the problem. Paul and Micheal’s conversation is weird.
It's Thriller. Arguably the single greatest pop album of all time on every conceivable level. Scope, concept, production, and execution. The fact that it's also the highest selling album in history simply cements that fact. Michael Jackson's story from my lens is different from a lot of people. Growing up, I only knew him as a laughingstock who made music and weird adlibs within it. There was a time in my life where I didn't understand the Michael Jackson hype and to be frank, a very very teeny part of that still exists in regards to the god status he's worshipped as. So many highlights on the record including Billie Jean and Beat It. The fact that Billie Jean was a last minute addition to the record is just the cherry on top. Quincy Jones' production was game changing at the time. My personal favorite song on the entire record is Baby Be Mine. To me, that song perfectly encapsulates the perfection of the album.
This is the first album I ever bought and released on the week I was born... The talent of Quincy Jones can not be understated. The song writing is impeccable. The song with Paul McCartney is an abomination. I assume the lyrics aren't by MJ or they would be about Choo Choo trains and playing with wee boys and monkeys. This is probably the pinnacle of pop. MJ has a voice that will span many generations to come. He will always come with a caveat. Unfortunately there are two stinking ballads on the album.
Flawless.
A point of contention between myself and the wife is I don't love MJ music. I still recognise it's good, just don't love it.
A solid album throughout. 3 massive hits, 3 secondary hits and the other 3 songs ok I would say. Still a 5.
He's got some good bops, but this comes down to personal taste
Well, yeah. Obvs
it's a classic, idk how i hadn't listened to it in its entirety before today. 4/5 :)
Amazing!! I don't think there's a three song run in an album any better than Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean. The only reason I took a star off is because it's not a personal love of mine and a couple of the other tracks aren't as strong. But the high points are amazing
Excellent, consistent pop tracks.
One of the all time top releases of my youth. Owned this one on album. Definitely some of the tunes come across as a bit dated / 80s today. But still just a bunch of monster hits. 4.5
It is what it is! Classic Jackson
The Good: Fucking Moonwalk! The Bad: Billie Jean being a lying ho… The Ugly: I refuse to mention the little boys… What a fucking album. Had to go into Wiki to make sure that I wasn’t totally losing my mind. For me, this album has always been more of a 1984 kind of thing… probably because, like many of my friends, it was late 1983 when we started paying attention to that zombie freak wearing a red leather jacket. 9 singles. Most reaching the Top-10. Most of them really great. Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller, they are more than classics, however, the rest; Human Nature, Wanna Be Starting Something, PYT (nah-na-nana)… I would argue that the Paul McCartney due is the worst of the bunch—unlike the Say Say Say duo they did for Sir Paul’s album, which was awesome, and also had a great video! Anyway, I had this on vinyl. I played it raw. Loved it… until Prince knocked him off his throne… In my world that is. My only gripe with this album is that it shouldn’t be on a list of 1001 albums one should hear, because you can not hide from this album. Period… so we have all heard it. 5*
One of the best albums ever. MJ is a pedophile though.
It’s thriller!
lveoma dobar najvise mi svidela kako je kompozicija celog alb
OHHHH YEAHHHHH
Absolute brilliance. Of course, I'm probably completely biased because this is the first album I remember listening to as a kid.
4/5 Lots of amazing songs but there are some songs I didn’t like. Favorite Song: Billie Jean or Human Nature
Its a fun listen but its really abouth it. "Billie Jean" is a 10/10 song. I think this album suffers of the same thing all a pop album suffers of. Wich is filler songs. Their not that bad here but you know... Its still fucking fillers.
anyone who says they don't like Thriller is lying, either to you or to themselves. I usually don't like to speak in such resolutely objective terms, given the impossibility of quantifying music in such a way. not to mention, I'm definitely being hypocritical, given how often I've come out of these 1001 Albums... reviews with a negative opinion that cuts against the grain. but I mean, come on. Michael Jackson, producer Quincy Jones and the dozens of musicians, engineers and arrangers who crafted these songs deserve our eternal gratitude as listeners for allowing us to witness pop perfection, whether it be on the opening dance party of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", the disco-tinged tribute to horror cinema on the title track, some of the greatest uses of electric guitars (from soloist Eddie Van Halen and lead player Steve Lukather) in pop music history on "Beat It", or the... well, everything of "Billie Jean". I don't really have to do much explaining, because you definitely know these songs, and you like them, dammit! (let me stress that you don't have to hand it to Michael Jackson for literally anything other than his skills as a musician. yeesh.) that's not to say Thriller is an album without its blemishes; "The Girl Is Mine" is a stupid song and no argument in its favor has managed to convince me. Jackson's famous aversion to profanity really hurts the chorus, which should clearly go "goddamn" instead of the incredibly silly replacement "doggone". the album also ends with "The Lady in My Life", a ballad which is pretty great, but compared to the powerhouse B-side run that comes beforehand, it feels a bit misplaced as a final statement. still, though, the highs are insanely high, probably the peak of Jackson's entire output as a recording artist. light 9/10.
This Michael Jackson album is a true masterpiece, sensational production and singing, also the best, most expensive and the best-selling in history.
As the years pass my opinion of Jackson has only waned and degraded into being rather glad he’s cold in the ground but in the end? Thriller is still Thriller. 7 out of nine tracks were hit singles for gods sake. My mother loved this album, and I can’t say she was wrong for that. What am I going do, say it doesn’t completely rip front to back simply because he was a terrible person? I’m not that delusional and this isn’t an instrument in a morality play. It’s good stuff, despite the everything of the person that made it.
A couple really good songs, but the rest is 'meh.
It’s a fairly perfect record with multiple bulletproof singles. Slight docking of points for the inevitable context created with modern ears and a problematic legacy
Good
Well obviously this is a 10/10 No explanation needed point blank
Not my genre, will never listen to it again
Allemaal bangers, maar de meeste liedjes kende ik ook al dus een beetje bevooroordeeld! 9/10
The singles from this record were fairly inescapable when I was growing up, but I realized that I really have never sat down and listened to Thriller as an album. I often think about this record as being distinctly different than Off The Wall, but the sound of the first half of the record has more continuity with that sound than I remembered. There is the inclusion of a much more mechanical drum and percussion sound that indicates the shift in time, but the material is still working in some of the same post-disco soundscape seen on Off The Wall. It's really, really good. The weakest track is the collaboration with McCartney, but that still is a pretty good song. The next half of the record takes a dramatic shift in sound. This feels like the dramatic shift in sound that I was expecting. It's more stripped down than the first side. Beat It apparently was supposed to be the rock song, influenced by The Knack. It's fine. Never been a favorite. It's then followed by Billy Jean, which returns to the disco influences, albeit in a far more stripped down fashion. I've always loved this song. Human Nature is the kind of ballad that I typically really don't like from this era, but it's making the most of the approach. PYT is another upbeat track in this more 80's sound. You could probably toss into a new wave/new romantic mix without jarring the listener much. It's good. Finally, the album ends on a ballad that again isn't my favorite approach, but its good for what its doing. I always thought of this record as being somewhat inconsistent but good. That is not true. There's nothing bad on this album. It's great. It deserves the praise it gets. Definitely a five star album.
Más decepcionante de lo que esperaba, pero con temazos indiscutibles.
Pretty much the biggest album of all time but I’ve always preferred Off The Wall more. 7/10
I was ten when this came out - I remember buying it on cassette because literally everyone else seemed to own a copy. Although I've always found the title track itself a bit annoying, I enjoyed the rest of it and it still stands up pretty well today. I like that polished, souly, pop sound, and he did have a unique voice. The allegations around his private life hang very heavily though, making listening to Michael Jackson records an awkward, conflicting experience these days. I can still grit my teeth and enjoy Off the Wall, but when I do, I keep the volume down and shut the windows. Thriller is the last of his records I liked but it wouldn't occur to me to put it on these days - it was nice to listen again today, but it probably won't happen again.
Possibly the epitome of crass, throwaway pop that I was ready to roundly pan this before I listenedto it. However it is much blander than I expected. All I can add is.. Paul McCartney what the fuck were you thinking?
This was a classic then and is a classic now. Five out of nine songs were hits. The rest weren’t great, but would’ve been reasonably good for any other musicians albums.
6 de 9 canciones son hitazos que viven en el inconsciente colectivo de la humanidad? That's a genius in my books
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Man, Quincy Jones and Eddie Van Halen were great. No idea how they squeezed so many singles out of this, even the title track seems to drag without the video to prop it up. The second half just goes on and on and feels creepier and creepier.
So many iconic songs. The Paul McCartney duet really was a stinker, but the bangers buoyed everything else enough.
It's Thriller, who hasn't heard this before?
One of the best albums ever. Pretty easily.
Me encanta. Trae toda la onda y la voz de MJ está cabrona.
Sin palabrasc lo mejor de lo mejoooooor épico
Uno lamenta ser tan aburrido de coincidir con la opinión común pero es realmente bueno el álbum. Esta gracioso todas las colaboraciones que tiene. En momento de declive del disco se aleja bastante y solo deja dos temitas muy buenos, el resto empieza a jugar con un poquito de pop y rock que le quedan bien al maikol.
Music for pedophiles
I did not think anything of Micheal Jackson before this. Maybe it’s just because he is “trending” right now, but I find myself absolutely loving his music. It’s getting me completely jazzed.
Ya lo había escuchado muchas veces y me di cuenta que tenía 1 canción que faltaba, un éxito siempre michaell
On the Rowling scale this album gets a single star but musically it's always a thrill.
BANGERS. Basically a greatest hits album defining modern pop in real time. Next level production from Quincy Jones. Only weak track for me was The Girl Is Mine - predictable, out of place, and feels like its only here to pander to boomers. Corny af even by 80s standards (sorry Paul). The rest of the album is so good that it made me temporarily forget about all of the horrible things I've internalized about MJ over the years.
It is hard to listen to any Michael Jackson track without bringing the in baggage of his character. But solely as a pop album, this is a masterpiece. 5/5
Thrilling - truly great weekend album. And the thriller video is incredible.
Interesting how the three singles I know and love are all back-to-back on this album while the rest I had never heard before. There are some other hits on here, but some flops as well. The Lady in My Life felt like a weak closer, but I think I could've liked it more at a different spot in the album. Probably will give this 4 stars for the bops.
Obviously
I feel like I would have liked this better if I lived in the michael jackson era. ICONIC and GOOD. Walkability: 4/10
Lots of love songs for an album named 'Thriller', those were the best part aka the latter half of the album. Intro song is kind of weak but I appreciate the big hits and best tracks aren't played first.
This record came out when I was 10 and I probably love it more now than I did then. It's a hair behind Off The Wall, which is his best imo, but also this one doesn't have She's Out of My Life, so advantage Thriller
Mixed bag of weird soft 80’s and a handful of absolute bangers
I tried to like it, I really did. Track two makes it virtually impossible to carry on.
Iconic. Perfect.
An album that is truly worthy of being considered one of the greatest albums of all time. I didn’t even need to listen to this to know it would be 5*, being already so familiar with it. But listen to it I did (twice… and then the 40th Anniversary version… and then some more Michael Jackson…) “Wanna Be Startin’ Somthing” is an absolute barnstormer of an opening track - funky and sophisticated, and a total ear worm. “Baby Be Mine” and “The Girl Is Mine” aren’t at that level, but when “that level” is god tier, even not being at “that level” is still a banger - especially “Baby Be Mine”. I prefer “Say, Say, Say” in terms of MJ / McCartney collabs, but this is obviously still gorgeous. And then… oh boy, and then you have probably the best run of tracks in the history of music. A “Thriller” > “Beat It” > “Billie Jean” > “Human Nature” run is so good, I don’t have adequate words to describe it. I almost forgot what the last two tracks were, so high was I from that run, but “P.Y.T” especially is a banger. Also, this album deserves a shoutout for the absolute array of musicians who appear on it - everyone from Paul McCartney to Toto to Eddie Van Halen to James Ingram… none of these artists should work together the way they do, yet they all came together to create the album which is a real contender for being the greatest album ever.
I don't think there's a lot to say here: it's a brilliant album. I think Thriller > Beat It > Billie Jean has a good shout at the best three track run on any album in history. I think it's 80s in the best way. For the review, I listened to it through twice in a row, then again later in the day. It's fantastic. 5/5
Not my kind of music at all. And when he sings about girls with that squeaky voice I just dont believe him
Day846 - i appreciate his talent and the songs are iconic but i never enjoyed listening to this album. i feel like human nature has been the lowkey star of this album for awhile now
A Classic
Its Michael at his absolute best. When the worst songs are Baby be Mine and The Girl is Mine and those still are awesome, then you truly have something special. He definitely met his goal of making 'every song a killer'
Well shit. If this isn't 5 stars, I don't know what is. One of the first tapes I ever owned.
Michael Jackson - Thriller I don't really consider Thriller a 5-star album for a few reasons, though I probably wouldnt argue with anyone who thought it was. It's inarguably huge and influential and the quality is top notch. But there are a few things that make it impossible to get to the top. The biggest is: The Girl is Mine. How two of the biggest artists in the world could write such an unequivocally terrible song is confounding, especially since Say Say Say is perfectly fine. And yet… and yet. Then there are the two (yes, only two) non-hits. Both are absolutely fine, neither would feel like filler on an album that wasn't Thriller, but they still chip away a bit. And then there are the hits proper… PYT is fun, but it feels rushed. Human Nature is lovely but a little heavy handed. And the title track? Well, this is blasphemy maybe, but it works best with the video. The video is what made that song huge, and rightly so. But if that video never existed, it would not be the mega hit it is. And the video is not on the album. That all said, I also don't know that I would trust someone giving this less than a four. It's probably closer to a 4.5. It lives up to its hype most of the time. Again, the non-singles are still fine songs, and there aren't many of them. Thriller is a silly conceit but does have an absolutely killer groove behind it. Billie Jean is timeless, Beat It rips, Wanna Be Starting Something is the platonic ideal of a dancefloor packer. This album is the reason later Jackson albums have no curation… no one is gonna tell the man who created Thriller that maybe he's wrong about his musical direction
Only gets better as it goes. Starts pretty hokey 80s, to be honest (sorry, Paul McCartney) but the middle third is the stuff of legend. You can see Michael metabolizing learned sounds (funk, R&B, 80s pop, etc.) and beginning to distill him into his own sound.
It’s a classic obviously. I don’t see myself choosing to listen to most of the songs without some kind of external prompt to do so but I enjoyed my listen.
A classic