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Separating art from the artist, which is very tricky. Although, this was made well before he did all those horrible, horrible things. This is a really exceptional album. The music was excellent and had such a good funk feel to it. The lyrics are fun and catchy. It’s something you can absolutely groove to. I’d heard the more popular songs from it many times, but the album as a whole is so good from start to finish. It just makes you feel good listening to it.
The king of the king!
It’s insane to think about how many hits MJ had. One of a kind musician.
Shite
i see why they call him the king of pop. rip
love it! my fav is off the wall
tiene 2 canciones tristes que me la bajo mucho
This record is the first big breakout album of MJ's solo career away from the Jackson 5. Bolstered by The Brothers Johnson and Rufus, the songs are fun and full of life with super danceable jams adorned with popping bass hooks and snappy guitars. MJ's vocals are more restrained than they would be on later releases but that doesn't mean his personality doesn't shine through. "Don't Stop", "Rock With You" and "Get On The Floor" are some of the best tracks on this album that truly represent the best of what Disco had to offer. I wish Side B was as fire as side A though. The title track is superb of course, but the super saddening "She's Out of My Life" halts this dance party rather abruptly, and while on it's own it's a fine track.. I just can't help but feel like it could have been left out. The album ends strong though with some soulful jams and one last disco rager with the aptly titled "Burn This Disco Out". All in all, a swell Disco classic that's always worth a spin.
It’s a landmark album and I knew it as an album (as opposed to its long term status) at the time. But I always respected it rather than liked it very much. I didn’t much like the music and I never bought the Michael Jackson persona, even before it was clear what a weirdo he truly was. The best tracks here are the harder, funkier ones. A fun thing I noticed while looking at the video to Don’t Stop…Jacko dad-danced his way through that looking utterly uncool. How did he become a dancemaster within a couple of years of that?!
Está lindo pero mi era favorita de Michael viene en los 80. Nota: 3.3
Bellísimo
incredible cmon
Probably my favorite MJ record I’ve heard. Simply infectious funk disco grooves that I can put on repeat and feel amazing listening to.
sure he's a pedophile, but i've already had to listen to Aerosmith and RHCP so at least this one's a pedophile who made bangers
I liked it, really good album. It finishes kind of weak though the earlier songs are much better in my opinion
buen album disco, michael es el numero 1
No vale
-1 for the child abuse
Huft
Don’t stop ‘till you get enough - Upbeat tempo and real groovy beat. Michael pairs high pitched singing with catchy lyrics. Although it becomes a bit repetitive, overall it’s a really fun song. Rock with you - The drums and synth create a nice atmosphere, the usage of the synth build up to the lyrics is nice. Michael’s voice is outstanding, he has gone for a slightly deeper voice in this song contrasting with the first song. Could definitely dance to this song. Workin’ day and night - Michael’s heavy breathing/panting stands out very heavily in the beginning. The percussion sets a fast pace for Michael’s singing, making the song feel rather energetic. Get on the floor - Dramatic buildup at the beginning. Michael’s voice echoed by the background singers is a lovely addition. I enjoyed how his voice was used in the background alongside the instruments. Off the wall - Outstanding vocals combined with nice lyrics and a less chaotic background contrasting to the previous. Girlfriend - Michael’s calmer voice stands out immediately, highlighting the shift from energetic to relaxed. The do-do-do-do-do’s are fun. She’s out of my life - A beautiful opening followed by Michaels raw vulnerable voice and emotional lyrics - “She’s out of my life, and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry” Michael sings softly throughout the whole song, conveying his heartbreak and vulnerability. I can’t help it - A laid back song, displaying his admiration and love for someone, describing them as “an angel in disguise”. It’s the falling in love - Genuinely not sure whether the opening is a woman or Michael (sorry Michael) the instrumental and vocal buildup to the chorus was a good addition. Didn’t stand out much. Burn the disco out - I liked his little *hip* noise with his voice, beat creates the illusion that people are clapping along to the song. Fast paced groove with smooth vocals. Was beginning to grow tired of the album but this song brought the energy back, redeeming the album. A fairly good album, some songs become quite repetitive or just don’t stand out much. My top tracks are “Don’t stop ‘till you get enough”, “She’s out of my life”, and “Burn this disco out”. Overall a 3 out of 5, Michael’s vocals are outstanding, the only thing that held the album back for me was the repetitive lyrics and a few of the songs. A lovely first album from Michael.
Classic, what a debut album. Just slightly falls off near the end for me but still great quality.
I know this is an iconic, legendary album, but I just didn’t like it at all. I’m a mid 40 year old white guy if that helps provide reference
First five tracks are all good to great. After that, it trends downhill - a lot of that is probably due to me not liking ballads at all. Only half of the album is good, but that half is awesome, so it gets a 4.
Favorite track(s): Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Workin' Day and Night, Get on the Floor, Off the Wall Heard before Previous rating: 7/10
Yeah i loved it, I'm rating the art and not the artist
oh so very groovy
I'm basing this purely on the music not the man, and the music is kinda brilliant unfortunately
So awesome the way through, truly. Some epic bass lines, and some incredible vocals. The best songs are Rock With You, Get on the Floor, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, and Burn This Disco Out. The ones I didn't love as much were Girlfriend, I Can't Help It, and It's the Falling in Love, though these were still good songs.
Notable Textzeile: Then why don't you just dance across the floor? 'Cause there's a chance for chances And the chance is choosin' And I sure would like just to groove with you Musste erstmal ein wenig recherchieren um herauszufinden, was MJ hier selbst geschrieben hat. Eine lange Liste illustrer Komponisten für ein seltsames Album. Musikalisch bin ich damit voll einverstanden heute, kann mir aber auch vorstellen dass ich viele Nicht-Disco-Tage in meinem Leben hatte und haben werde, dann ist es unerträglich gleichförmig. Aber ist schon sehr gut produziert und arrangiert. Seltsam finde ich es, weil mir unklar ist was für eine Persona hier aufgebaut wird. Vom Star Wars Zitat im ersten Song über die Person die immer zum Arbeiten gezwungen wird, dem Boyfriend seines Girlsfriends genau zeigen will was sie so zusammen tun bis sie dann nach seltsam spezifischen zwei Jahren wieder verschwindet. Dazwischen immer wieder Tanzen und so. Ich bin mir insgesamt unsicher, wie ich MJs Leben in die Bewertung mit einbeziehen möchte, daher lass ich das mal sein und sage wg. Abzügen in der Textnote und im alltäglichen Ertragen können eine gute 3,3
Hm. Seite A gefällt mir, natürlich wegen den Hits. Bei Seite B habe ich schon keine Geduld mehr für Disco, und die Songs haben zu wenig Ideen irgendwie. Mir war nicht klar wie sehr das Album Disco ist. Und das Wings Cover ist natürlich auch katastrophal. 2 Punkte? Nein, weil mir burn the disco down dann doch wieder gefällt.
Dafür dass es MJ war habe ich mehr erwartet und letzten Endes fand ich das Album in Summe sehe mid.
muy bueno los inicios de Michael la verdad un album disfrutable pero no me voló la cabeza
This is a classic album. However, I'm not a big fun of R&B, funky, or disco. So, for that reason, this is not that great for my personal taste. Anyway, the album is indeed enjoyable and, undoubtedly, very well produced.
10 - EXCELLENT
First half is 6/5. Second half is 3/5. So I guess it's 4.5/5
It was pretty fine but didn't strike me as super amazing or anything; I liked Thriller better generally.
Very catchy and fun. Love Michael's voice. The disco beats feel a little simple and same-y after a while
Love love love
ok
Great album, have always enjoyed it.
Loved from start to finish. Hard to objectively critique some songs that you’ve heard a million times before, but the lesser played songs are all also gems. Fav songs: It’s the Falling in Love, Burn This Disco Out
It was good, went up and down for me in terms of songs which i might listen again. Although I don't really think I am a michael jackson guy. Favourites: 1. She's out of my life: very personal and relatable for me 2. Get on the floor: made me want to dance
Basically, the better version of the Prince album. This might be Michael Jackson's best era. It's funky and catchy, great for a dance and disco, but still has a lot of that rich harmonic integrity and bass-centricity from their Motown days. The bass playing is amazing and has even been upgraded with occasional slap bass. Michael Jackson singing is great, much less annoying than Prince. This was another album that I've already heard in its entirety, but have not heard it all recently, like the Talking heads album. Now that I've revisited it, I can say with more confidence that there aren't really any bad tracks, so this album sits somewhere between a four and a five.
This is one that 17-year-old me probably unfairly dismissed, a little. There were 2 or 3 clunkers, I think (the slow ones, basically), but what an amazing line up of musicians, and what excellent music, on the others. Just don't know if I can quite give it 5 stars - though, if I end up with 4, I'll have to wonder is it the music's fault, or mine? Louis Johnson (of the Brothers Johnson) on bass, for 9 of the 10 tracks; Quincy Jones; Rod Temperton, and with songs by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (albeit , not their best). I think I'll stick with 4 stars, though. 2nd listen: last couple songs kinda meh, #7 too (sappy, boring) #8 Stevie - not his best, ditto #6 Sir Paul
Outstanding rhythm section, outstanding vocalist. . . . come on I pity the fool who can't enjoy this Contributions from Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Louis Johnson, and Quincy Jones. . . . come on
Amé el álbum la vibe y los vocales de Michael 🔝🔝🔝
Michael Jackson is the best above a certain BPM
again, i do not condone paedophilia
Michael Jackson at the height of his career. This album laid the foundations for the sound that would reach its commercial peak on *Thriller*. Yet unlike *Thriller*, *Off The Wall* is still deeply rooted in the sound of the 1970s. It marked the first time MJ had collaborated with Quincy Jones. The duo would go on to shape the sound of the 1980s and spin the hit machine ever faster. With a disastrous end. But the lightness of this quasi-debut by the new, grown-up Jacko would remain unrivalled.
I mean, what can I even say? It's Michael Jackson! Even on this early solo album, his songs still sound fresh and relevant. Some of the songs aren't as catchy aa he would later perfect his music to be, but everything is just so good you can't help but enjoy it. He was (and really still is( the king of pop for a reason.
this album was on the wall in my opinion
i feel nothing towards this.
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - 5/5 Rock With You - 5/5 Working Day and Night - 5/5 Get on the Floor - 5/5 Off the Wall - 5/5 Girlfriend - 4/5 She's Out of My Life - 3/5 I Can't Help It - 4/5 It's the Falling in Love - 4/5 Burn This Disco Out - 5/5 Average score: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ never listened to this in full, but it's unsurprisingly great! this and Thriller were definitely the best in his discography (in my opinion)
Favorite Track: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Gran clásico de Michael Jackson, siempre se disfruta un álbum de él a lo cual la primera canción te da pauta a que será un camino musical que se disfruta
This album was really good; all the songs have a great sound, and I would listen to it again.
This is such a smooth, cool album full of great songs. Some hits, some lesser known but not a bad song here. He's called the king of pop for a reason.
incredible album, first showcase of Michael’s true superstar status that would come.
A Great way to start this journey; I was lucky to find Off the Wall as my first álbum, there’s no doubt that Michael Jackson is the ultimate Pop Star. As a challenge I chose a couple of songs for my Spotify play list (Ceratiempo K-list): 1. Rock with you 2. Off the Wall Thanks
This is classic Michael Jackson at its fullest
kötü şarkı yok. harika bir albüm. workşn day night baya güzelmis
Legend🔥
Far from the worst thing in the world, but not MJs best album by a long shot.
It's solid pop with some real big hits. But the second half really annoyed me and put me to sleep.
We all know that my inner demons create frictions with enjoying pop, both the musical and beverage variety.. Therefore, this album mostly annoyed me. I acknowledge that the music is uplifting and positive which I really appreciate, plus this sounds like 80s while being in the 70s which is impressive. So it gets a 2.5 ... but rounded down.
There's like one good song on this album (Don't Stop Til You Get Enough), but the rest of this thing was ultimately forgettable and just kind of exist. Overall, this was underwhelming given MJ's other work and I'm not sure it deserves a spot on this list.
Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall? I'll say he is… he's off the planet. Wants to freeze himself, doesn't he?
Never.
Michael Jackson is one of my favourite artists, and although this isn't his best album in my opinion, its still a solid album with all of the songs being easy to listen to, and some great songs in there. 8/10
Hyvä levy kuten odottaa saattoi. 4/5.
Great album.classic
My first major "art from the artist" kind of situation in this project. Ah well, I guess I have to be prepared for that. In all honestly, I've certainly heard the hits but there are great songs throughout and my main takeaway was a real appreciation for how much Quincy Jones had to do with the MJ rocket taking off.
Good start, definitely a vibe could be better overall though.
Geweldige hits, niet zijn beste werk. Tikje eentonig ook
increible
Very funky and fun to listen to while working my retail shift. Cool !
Sensual, cocky, and sensitive. I understand why this album was so significant as a breakaway from his childhood career. I’ve never been the biggest fan of disco, but the roles it plays in this album are definitely lively and playful in a way I haven’t listened to for awhile. I’d heard “Rock With You” plenty before but little of the other songs of this album. As an album it flows very cohesively, classically from the more energetic to the soulful and slow. Micheal Jackson’s name kinda leaves a bad taste in my mouth at the allegations he would later receive. I don’t know if I’ll find myself going back to this album a lot. In addition to his infamy, to me many of the aspects of this album feel a bit corny and unrelatable, the ‘moans’ and innuendo kind of just read as forced and uncomfortable! And the songs become a bit repetitive. But this is definitely a foundational one in pop history regardless of my own tastes, and I am grateful to be branching out and learning. Admittedly, the bounciness of many of these beats had me moving along in my seat, I’m only human. Listened to this album fully once while occupied and nearly halfway through while more focused on the music. Favorite song from this album was Get On The Floor. The funky bass and ‘silliness’ was fun and read as more natural in this song. And for some reason the way Jackson says “especially” is strangely cathartic and kinda funny to me. I love the way YOU shake that thing, girl. Especially!
class
Not the best MJ offering. Probably the most dated of his catalog, leaning very heavily into disco. Has some good songs, but mostly a pass for me in favor of Bad or Thriller
fantastic!
I really liked this album, I know Michael Jackson was the king of pop but I wasn’t expecting anything amazing, surprisingly it was great, definitely a save
04/04/2026 I've never done a full Jackson album before and I only really know the famous songs. This was a decent enough album, but some of the songs became a bit boring and samey. Sorry Mike Spotify listeners: 63.2 million
I really liked this
Classic
OK, so Michael can blow. He is an amazing singer, and has such an incredible catalogue of music. The Bad and Thriller albums are masterpieces. This, however, I was less than thrilled with. I’m just not a fan of disco, and this album would’ve been so much better if there was a lot more funk to it. Frankly, there’s not a whole lot on here that blows me away. There are some good tracks, no doubt, but far from his best.
Great
Fun album! Michael Jackson in his disco era a few years before he became the biggest music star of his time. Not perfect, but still a good album! 4/5
Good disco album
Couple bangers but all around solid.
Nice change of pace. Not a big fan of disco or dance, but this seemed really well produced. Probably not a repeat listen for me but enjoyed it for the most part.
Pretty insane that this is his 2nd best album and people would die for this level of production on just 1 or their albums.
Oh, you can say Michael Jackson was off the wall alright.
Good, not quite at the level of Bad or Thriller but it's really good
Upbeat throughout and plenty of bangers. Good stuff.
dancing emojis
A couple meh songs but the good ones are really really good
incredible start, very unremarkable side B that starts to turn to mush in my brain. good but not the best michael jackson.
I expected more from this tbh
esta bueno pero hasta la mitad
mucho mejor que los otros dias, ritmos frescos y pegadizos que te mueven algo, alguinas canciones las conocia otras me sorprendieron y solo un par no me gustaron tanto asi que le pongo un 8
nicht schlecht
So. Gosh. Darned. Funky moves that make you want to move open with eyes closed
i mean COME ONNNN
Best MJ album by far. Just one epic disco banger after another. Every song is colorful, vibrant, full of energy and super catchy, maybe with the exceptions of the kinda meh ballad She's Out fo my Life.
Solo me gustaron dos canciones, el resto están buenas pero no me gustaron mucho :) Gracias por la recomendación
seriously, what a classic. some of the greatest music comes from Mr Jackson here. gotta love em.
Es bueno, tiene todo el sonido de los 70
This album as a whole isn’t as strong as Thriller, but I found myself more impressed with it. I was more unfamiliar with most of the songs, yet I still found that same consistency on Thriller throughout. It’s a solid selection of great songs, and to me, it seems like the true beginning to MJ’s unsurpassed career as a singer and a performer. Fantastic album.
79’ debut set the tone for the next decade with dance music hit after hit …MJ Forever. 3 Years later Thriller breaks all the records
"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is a great song; I enjoyed that one. But issues with the problematic musician aside, a whole record of this kind of music doesn't work for me. I guess there's a reason that all the "Pop" subgenres are down in the basement in my summary bar graph. 2 stars
Lowkey think this is even better than Thriller. Unreal album
Listened to: at Denargo.
- Love the bells and triangles used throughout as percussion - groovy as hell - smooth as hell - top 3 michael album
I get enough pleasure, i can stop
Putting Michael Jackson's troubles aside this is a very average album. DSTYGE is the best track, followed by Rock With You and She's out of my life. The rest is very disco based which is good if you like that sort of thing. Working Day and Night is the best of the rest.
2 bangers the rest was just mj
Not bad but I still think MJ is overrated
-couple classics -easy listening but also a pop overall Fav: Workin’ Day and Night
4.5 - Would’ve been a 5 if it wasn’t for She’s out of my life
The King of Pop at the peak of his powers 5/5
there will never be anyone like Michael
I mean what do you expect.
Felt like the album lost steam in the second half. Enjoyed it for the most part though. Feels like in the last few years everyone seems to have just decided that he’s not cancelled anymore. Which is odd because 10-15 years ago it was basically just accepted he was a horrible person.
When I’m not listening to MJ, I think he’s overrated. When I’m listening to MJ, I remember why he’s rated.
la verdad creo que su mejor album
This is probably my favourite Michael Jackson album. The most disco, the most funky
Pop, 1979 -> 3
Favourite tracks: Rock with you, Off the Wall and It's the falling in Love. Weird to think that Michael Jackson wasn't always the massive deal he is now.
Me gustó, muy disco. Algunas ya las conocía
Day 24 — Michael Jackson — Off the Wall (1979) Listened: Mar 24–25, 2026 Genre: Funk / Soul / Disco / R&B Vibe: Late 70s disco energy with classic Jackson funk, soul and R&B touches Highlights: • Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough • Rock With You • Off the Wall • Girlfriend • I Can’t Help It • It’s the Falling in Love Impression: Not a big fan of pop and disco but Michael Jackson’s natural R&B, soul and funk make this an enjoyable album for me. Rating: 4.0/5 Keep songs? Yes Revisit album? Yes
Absolute banger
- Not really a Michael Jackson fan
4.5 2 other mj albums that are clearly better come to mind
I respect the innovation and high value production of this, but I also found the album a little bit boring. I did really enjoy the singing in "she is out of my world"
Such a great album. Terrific production. Only the last 2 or 3 tracks could be classed as average, everything else is top level for me.
First half is sublime, then it tails off. Get on the Floor has a filthy bass riff. Production is a Quincy Jones master class.
Album #60: Off the Wall - Michael Jackson Genre (W): Disco, funk, pop, R&B Singles: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Rock with You, Off the Wall, She’s Out of My Life, Girlfriend I have listened to this album several times before. Thoughts: Groovy, upbeat, fun! Those are the adjectives I’d use to describe this album. From start to finish, Jackson’s album radiates a sense of escape and enjoyment. I love Side One, and I especially love the title track! Jackson’s vocals are superb and Jones’s production is outstanding. Favorite songs: All of it!!
Meh. Too many of these songs have become wedding standards and have therefore lost a lot of what probably made them great for people, at least for me.
Jamais écouté avant. Top : Get on the Floor Flop : Girlfriend
So talented. Weird, poor guy, but talented.
A few classics songs but not as good as Thriller. There was less variety as well on what seemed to me like a fairly standard pop album.
sounds a little different than the previous album by Pink Floyd but not terrible, 4/5
It's nae bad. I mean, obviously not really my cup of tea. But there are some very well crafted pop songs in there and of course some very talented singing. Standouts: Off The Wall, the first two (although they're pretty obvious)
its really nice, i love the vibes. type of song id listen to when I'm happy of in a cheerful mood, but not the kind id listen to on a daily basis.....id rate it a good 7/10.
you can definitely tell this is the first album he did with quincy. some great tunes, i’ve never heard before.
I love so much of this. But man it drags so much from Girlfriend to I Can't Help It. Sorry Mike. It drops it to a 4.
The first two tracks are amazing. And Louis Johnson's bass on Get on the Floor is something to behold. Side B drags; I'm not a fan of She's Out of My Life. All in all it's an interesting preview of coming attractions.
10 mal besser als bad. Funky und smooth 4/5
Such a shame that MJ tarnished his legacy so badly in later years, because when he was young, funky, and still black, the dude kicked some ass!!! This album starts to strong with Don’t Stop, backed up with Rock With You, Workin’ Day and Night, Get On The Floor, and Off The Wall. Killer side 1!!! The ballady numbers on side 2 are decidedly weaker, before a return to the disco for the final track. Overall, a very good (but not flawless) late 70s gem.
Undeniably a very good album
Definitely better than I wanted it to be - but I still can't separate the art from the artist.
De verdad no sabia que algunas canciones de este album eran de MJ xdd me gusto mucho nunca habia apreciado tanto la musica pop antes
Debe ser uno si no el mejor álbum de mj el que lo pone como el músico y artista que es y uno de los más influyentes y aquí uno puede ver todo eso trazar el mapa de música actual hasta llegar a este album el r&b chocando con el pop y el funk
Enjoyed it a fair bit. Has aged a lot better than Bad. The second half was rather dry though.
I know this is a total classic but not much really stands out for me after Rock with You
Don't stop, rock with you, and off the wall all slap pretty hard, rest of the album is a vibe but nothing too crazy either 3.5
This Michael Jackson guy knows how to make music. The biggest problem with this album is that it isn't Thriller. Favorite track: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
Rating the album and not the person (yeah I know, bad dude, tough to separate art from artist, etc.), this one is pretty great, but with a few weak points that pulled me out of the extremely grooving flow. The bass is almost as central as Michael’s voice, and makes the album for me. If listening again, I might skip, or at least tune out during, “Girlfriend,” “She’s Out of My Life,” and “It’s the Falling Love.”
First time listening to a full Michael Jackson album. Growing up in the 80’s his hits were pretty unavoidable; it’s hard to describe to anyone 30 and under just how famous MJ was. However as a “rock guy” I never really gave his music a chance. But this is a great dance/disco album. The first half is five stars, but it fades a bit in the second half.
03.18.26
Didn't know it, only Thriller and everything after. Surprisingly good.
Absolute classic MJ - a no skip album.
It's Mike Jack, son.
Obviously the pacing of this album is a little iffy but generally I think the songwriting is superb and the vibes are just so good.
First things first, I'm going with the usual policy of trying to separate art from artist, even if that gets increasingly difficult in certain cases... Starts off with a couple of absolute crackers, no doubt, and there's some solid stuff besides, but too many Stevie Wonder retreads and stuff so sickly sweet you can feel it rotting your insides.
Weirdly haven't checked out Michael Jackson until now. It’s groovy, funky, yea I like it. 7.2/10
Great
just know i had a ton of notes for off the wall. 1979 obviously ROCK WITH YOU . My favorite MJ song. Dont Stop Til lyou get enough. but the problem is that the hipe of the first 3 songs takes a cliff dive at "girlfriend" and thus this stops feeling hype. Its the Falling in love did find its way to me tho.
Pop/rocky songs are nice, first two so gs are great. But the rest is just mid, and his ballads are terrible. You hear here that his voice is not that great.
This album is off the wall
This album is incredible. The richness of the music and the rhythm make it a truly sensory experience.
3 stars Good music and consistent. But in that consistency it can feel a little samey. It’s hard not to compare this with Thriller and that’s unfortunate because that record is almost perfect and this is just good. The hits are great and the other stuff isn’t bad but not really as memorable or grabbing attention.
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Solid album. Stronger first half, tails off for me during the second half.
Se tivesse como dar 10 estrelas, eu daria 11
vai Maico vai Maico
É O BODE
Starts off real strong, but is inconsistent at the end.
Very solid disco album. Most of the songs are pretty great and it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Solid 3 stars for me
Tainted by history.
Can’t deny it
Unfortunately this album is too good
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” is one of the best album openers of all time
Album No. 0182 on my list. To put it mildly, I have very, very mixed feelings about Michael Jackson. On the one hand, being born in the 1990s, he was completely ubiquitous in my childhood. He was the star. On the other hand, I had never really liked his music much personally and was not a fan of his style of singing. Then again, he's certainly an iconic artist. But then again, he was an absolute piece of garbage human. Anyway, I was still curious about "Off The Wall", because I had only ever known MJ's big later hits but never actually listened to one of his albums in entirety. Well, and the album was... okay. To me, it was nothing special, because it's not my favorite style of music, and I still really don't like MJ's voice. But on the other hand, one can hardly deny that this is a very well produced, groovy, funky, very danceable peak disco album. I didn't care about most of the individual songs, but the whole sound of this is pretty great and you can really see a rising star in action here (if this is the right word - I mean, he was already pretty big at the time, just not the global superstar he was about to become). Anyways, I'll add the classic "Don't Stop 'Til You get Enough", "Rock With You", and "It's The Falling In Love" (a little hidden gem) to my playlist. 3/5 stars.
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Really,.
Not his strongest album, pretty good, feels like some of the album is a little weak though
Great basslines!
its off the wall like cmon dawg
A lot to appreciate, but also, as with Thriller, some rough patches for me. I get that he was a great entertainer, but his solo pop years don't grab me the way his earlier Jackson 5 stuff does.
Sure do miss the days this could be enjoyed without qualifiers … I get burnt out on disco after a few tracks, but this may be Quincy's finest moment, so each individual track is fantastic.
the goat
All listenable, some positively enjoyable.
Don't stop till you get enough and rock with you are great songs. Knocked off a star as he's a paedo.
Keeps moving. A good dance record. A bit of a victim of its success. I never need to hear dont stop or rock with you ever again. Working day and night is a good track. Not as good when it slows down
krasny album ale na mna je moc taky pomaly taky soft, moc chytlaveho som tam nic moc nenašla. 2/10
A very good disco album, the arrangements by Quincy Jones help a lot in maintaning this album fresh sounding,
Mid album, great start, but i just didn't like the long songs. Great vocals tho, ofc and beats were too notch as well.
Zeer Michael Jackson. Ik geef het 3 sterren, maar het verdient er waarschijnlijk 4.
Awesome early album! No idea so many classics
pedo
Good, great even but a little samey
I mean, it's some of his best work. Love it.
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Every track top 10 quality. Great production, beautiful moog baselines, imaginative songwriting
Fantastic album! Classic, easy 5/5
He's grooving. And so am I.
Even though I'm more of a Thriller guy, this album is absolutely amazing.
Discazo, me pierdo un poco en la antepenultima y penultima canción pero espectacular el resto, mis favoritas Rock With You y Off The Wall
Quincy jones masterpiece, shame Michael is a wrongen and his voice grates after a while
Starts of really strong but loses some steam in the 2nd half. It is a very good album and I wished there were more albums of this quality on the list
Good music, bad man. Couldn't finish, couldn't think of nothing else than a p-files
I’ve never really invested time into getting to know Michael Jackson’s music, kind of figuring I’d heard enough naturally to get the idea. Off the Wall starts with the one track I’d definitely heard before. I like the length — it gives it time to breathe and serves as a nice opening salvo to all the pop hits that follow. The best song for me was Rock With You, with some really nice backing vocals in the chorus. It’s The Falling In Love was another one I found really catchy and was humming long after it was over. I wasn’t a big fan of the ballad, She’s Out of My Life, but I dig the way his voice breaks at the end. A nice touch I feel like modern records forget sometimes… a great voice should also still feel human. It’s a great pop record with an appealing disco sound. It’s not enough of my thing to go full marks, but it’s super solid, and something I enjoyed a lot more than I expected to.
4.5 because shes out of my life is so treacly it cant b 5 star
Solid tracks on this album. At least two big ones and one sleeper track on Off the Wall title track. Maybe not as good as Thriller or Bad, but definitely up there. 4/5
Oh not the M Jackson issue again. Music wise I was always more a Princess fan. Jackson musically is a shade too smooth, too much the production is king. This is the only album of his I ever have owned so have heard it, so after 2 songs today decided don’t need to hear again. See there’s a movie coming out, bet that’s all kinds of image scrubbing. It’s Jackson so ceiling on any score whatever the music, 2 Star
A more than perfect soul and disco album by one of the absolute geniuses of my lifetime. As good as Thriller or Bad to me.
Funky & een paar klassiekers maar beetje eentonig.
Ersti Helfti eig besser als Thriller. So Funky und de Bass hät so coocked. Zweit Helfti ledier nöd so starch.
Unglaubliche vibe. Finds persönlich fast besser als thriller.
Great hits here!
Early Jackson classic
Almost as good as Thriller. 7/10
My son got into Michael Jackson's music last year. It made me relisten to a great deal of his back catalogue. Early, bouncing, dancing Michael was the best Michael. This isn't a perfect album, but it has some of the best aged music.
okayyyy
Before I knew it would have been a 4. But all I’ll give this child rapist is:
Love it. Own it.
The first album in collaboration with Quincy Jones sees Michael boldly move from his motown roots of his early career and onto a fusion of Disco, R&B and Pop. Simply put this album put Jackson on the trajectory to being a global superstar.
i rate it a good 7 very much happy vibes
As someone who finds disco music insufferable, I had a hard time getting through this. I'm fully aware of Michael Jackson's importance in the history of pop music, and I get why some people would love this record, but that doesn't make it easier to listen. Growing up in the 80s, I've already heard enough of him for a lifetime, and I really can’t get past his voice (which is probably what made me hate him in the first place). I’ll admit that Don’t Stop and Working Day & Night are groovy songs. But the rest is just typical disco nonsense - music for mindless late night dancing, sweating and mating with inebriated people. The slow ballads like She’s Out My Life are complete torture. Still, it's better than most of his later works - Michael Jackson had not yet turned into the crazy fame monster he would later become, and there are still trace elements of good Motown funk and soul here, making the whole thing a bit more listenable. 3/10
Il ne faut pas se mentir, l'album a mal vieilli excepté le début qui démarre excellement. Début = 5 étoiles et j'ai presqu'envie de le prendre au mot "don't stop 'til you get enough"... mais voilà après rock with me, je donnerai un bon 2/3 étoiles.... Et l'album semble trop long. Bref, je m'en tiens à 3 étoiles !
Certainly the only one of his albums I can get through without too much suffering… just a deep, steady boredom instead. And that’s probably only because it’s less drenched in 80s gloss than what came after; there’s still something a bit raw, a bit visceral in there. But… I’m never sitting through this whole thing again.
First half was absolutely amazing, second half it slacked a bit for me but still an amazing album
Dancing is not optional with this album- a classic! Favourite track: Rock with You
Not the King of Pop. Just a great musician making a ridiculously great record.
Disco-fied funky, bro can sing.
Banger album. In my opinion even the lows are high, and the highs more than make up for them. I’ll give it 5 stars
Absolutely perfect from start to finish. Really makes me wish roller rinks were still a thing. I could see the boys courting the lasses with a nice choreographed roller dance. Incredibly catchy. King of pop for a reason; band is also nailing every track.
Basically impossible to overstate the iconic status of this record. Every song is an undeniable bop. Favorite Song: Off the Wall. The intro to this is one is just something else.
Already listened, ts fye
This may have been Michael Jackson's best album. However, I don't like the style, the arrangements, or the voice. Listening to the music again didn't give me a pleasant feeling of nostalgia. However, it wasn't so annoying that I had to turn it off. 3/5
Off the Wall, the breakthrough solo statement by Michael Jackson, carries within it a persistent tension, an undercurrent of controlled chaos that gives the album its kinetic life. This is not chaos in the sense of disorder, but rather a tightly harnessed energy. Much of that vitality stems from Jackson’s first collaboration with Quincy Jones, a partnership that would soon become legendary. Here, it feels almost alchemical. Jones’s meticulous, jazz-informed arrangements give shape to Jackson’s boundless exuberance, resulting in a sound that might well represent the apex of what disco could offer just as the genre was slipping out of fashion. At its core, Off the Wall is a joyous record. You can hear the smile in Jackson’s singing. The music itself is lush and layered, yet never cluttered. It is a party album, but one that does not require a crowd. Its energy translates just as powerfully in solitude, turning a living room into a private dance floor. There is an extraordinary luminosity to the record. It seems to bathe everything it touches in light, an effect achieved not only through Jackson’s radiant performance but also through arrangements that remain effortlessly fresh decades later. This is not merely a great disco album. It is, quite arguably, a perfect one.
Holy shit, two bangers in a row???
vinyl day!! perfect album top to bottom. every song gets stuck in my head
Love this!
Favorite tracks: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough, Get on the Floor Torn on this one because Michael is so talented and there are a few absolute bangers on here, but even with this talent this album ends up coming up short for me. The back half of this album especially seems like a grocery store soundtrack.
Of the three Michael Jackson's album in this list, I think I liked this one the best. "Bad" suffers from the dated 80's sound production, and while "Thriller" may have his biggest hits ever, I think it is a bit inconsistent. This album may not be his biggest, but I think it is the most solid. It is composed of very solid, groovy, funk and fun songs with a handful of slower and sad moments. Did I love it? Not really. Regardless of Michael Jackson's insane voice and being quite fun, I'm not a big fun of disco, and the mellow songs weren't doing anything for me. So that is why it is not getting a higher score.
I love this album. I have a hard time picking which I like better, Thriller or this. I think I prefer this because I would listen to Thriller so much as a kid. Just a fun pop album, front to back!
Svängigt värre! Fantastiska arr. Blås och stråk är on point. Många bangers. Stark 4a! She’s out of my lifes musikvideo kan inte haft en stor budget haha. *Spoilervarning* Han sitter ensam på en stol i ett svart rum och sjunger. Inget annat händer. Tips: lyssna på Esperanza Spaulding cover på I can’t help it om ni inte redan hört den. Så jäkla snygg!
Trumpeten i rock with you. Satans helvete vad smooth den är. Bland det bästa jag vet. Allt är så slisk-funky på ett mycket tilltalande sätt. Är på jakt efter en enda dålig låt. Letar med ljus och lykta. Tror en liten stund att det är girlfriend men övertygas av första ”yeah”:et. Shes out of my life är väl svagast, i synnerhet det fruktansvärda gråtet i slutet. Men direkt efter tar I can’t help it hem det igen med besked. Vilken jävla låt. Nä, det är en 5a, utan minsta tvekan. Älskar det här albumet. Kanske bättre än thriller.
Han chockar mig. Varför är Michael Jackson så här bra? Gick in med orimligt låga förväntningar. Hade fått för mig att jag inte gillar hans musik men glömt att han är geni. Classic
mkt lättlyssnat
Det är nära att Don't stop til you get enough vevar igång varelsen som bor i mitt vänstra öra: Dr. Kritikus. Men sen dansar till och med Kritikus med ett leende på läpparna. Han ger sig till och med på en moonwalk! Han gör det bra. Ja man får ju se det för vad det är, en discorökare. Även om första låten saknar framåtrörelse värmer den upp lederna för vad som komma skall. Och när balladerna kommer är det med fingertoppskänsla. Sen smyger vi igång groovet igen med Stevie Wonder och nu snurrar Kritikus mig runt, runt och får mig att glömma mitt 9 to 5.
I like disco. I like Mj. This gets me movin.
Personally, I think Thriller is better. But you can hear how Quincy Jones & Michael Jackson were already starting to get away from disco/r&b & embrace pop. Something they would perfect a few years later.
peak. as simple as that.
Incredible, remarkable and better than Thriller. Consistency and theme, that's what I'm asking for.
No es mi estilo
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, probably. I knew this was proto-Thriller and was comfortable missing out on some tracks for my whole life up till now (10, 9 and 6 specifically) but MAN I never knew just how much this album feels like he and Quincy Jones are actively evolving into the next stage. Feels like a perfect mix of sending off the Jacksons and disco era (although the Jacksons kept going WITH Michael Jackson until like 85, and disco kept going BUT popularity started to dwindle, even Chic's last mega hit was in 79) and starting the next big step. I'm no hyper fan (just a big fan), but it's damn near undeniably wonderful music. P.S., I LOVE YOU LOUIS JOHNSON
Favorite tracks: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Off the Wall, Burn This Disco Out Endless grooves and bangers with generational basslines.
I think the best MJ album. I actually have a download of this.
Is it an iconic album? Yes. Is it objectively good? Also yes. Do I despise the sight and sound of MJ? Again: yes. This is a generous three.
cool
What a miracle of an album. So smooth, joyous, funky and musical through and through. Would rate a 4.5 for Girlfriend but otherwise perfect
Funky funk funk Great album
Another classic. Can’t go wrong.
First album produced by Quincy Jones. The album features songwriting contributions from Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton, Tom Bahler, and David Foster, alongside three tracks penned by Jackson himself. Again more historically important than must be heard. There are better more iconic albums by Michael. 2 songs added to playlist.
Off The Wall >>>>> Thriller What an amazing album. All killer and no filler. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough might be the best album opener I’ve heard so far. Best it’s not just the incredible disco songs that are great. The more somber songs like She’s Out of My Life and I Can’t Help It are amazing too. I’ll be back to this one for years to come
I'm going to have to go back and re-rate the Kanye album on musical merits only for the sake of consistency...and just rate on the music moving forward (not whether the artist is problematic or potentially problematic). Michael's cooking here and It's the Falling in Love is in my top 10 favorite songs of his.
- avausraita yks parhaista biiseistä evö - toinen biisi samoin - lopuista tulee kyl vähä semmone fiilis että discohaulikolla ammuttiin ja parhaat tulokset laitettiin ekaks kaheks biisiks
Buenísimo album
Gran disco, me gustó mucho. Mi canción preferida te estarás preguntando? Workin' Day and Night, sin duda.
Good opening but too much of the back half was mehish
Not nearly as many standouts as his other classics, but I really enjoy the bass on this one
2 Stars (5/15)
I this is the best MJ album
Some decent songs
I do enjoy a Michael Jackson album from time to time.
Very groovy, r&b and disco
I feel like its not one of my type of music, maybe for someone is the best album but for me its different because its a type of music that few people listen and few other doesn't like it all. So my opinion is that maybe its between a 1/10
Classic
This is probably my favorite MJ album; and thats mostly due to the first two tracks. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is a top tier song. The strings are just *Chef's Kiss* I will die on the hill that "Rock With You" is a perfect song and could be played anywhere except a funeral and be a hit. Brass and general funk on "Get on the Floor" is infectious I cannot believe Tyler, the Creator didn't get sued for "Ring Ring Ring" for its similarities to "Off the Wall" "She's Out of My Life" is a welcome change of pace. Gotta sulk a little sometimes before returning to the dance floor. The last 2/3 songs kinda slow down and feel too Bruno Mars to me in 2026 but that's a testament to MJs impact - At worst, this album sounds like one of the biggest modern musicians.
amazinggg
I think it's beautifull, but is doesn't move me. Not my rhythm
Not sure about the cover. Michael actually appears to be on the wall, not off it. One star, per paedo protocol.
Opening track is just class
Quincy Jones is a master, - 1st track "Don't Stop" what an opener! if you hear this in a night club environment and don't feel the need to move: man... there is clearly something wrong with you, arguably one of the most danceable rifts of all time. Next up "Rock You", taking it down a notch, but if it followed Don't Stop - Brother....you'd still stay on that dancefloor. "Workin' Day & night" and "Get on the Floor"- just album fillers really, then, despite being a slow burner the album track "Off the Wall" you'd be back on that floor as it becomes a bit of a toon! "Girlfriend" track is awful. "She's out of my life" next which is a beautiful heart-breaking classic - you can hear the emotional vulnerability in MJ's voice. The rest of the album is average in my view. As for MJ the man himself, it's a sad tail really how someone so talented, blessed and successful could leave such a sad, shady life & damage so many other people on the way.
Catchy disco
Obviously I’d heard the hits, but never the album in full. Before everything went mental and MJ was just good at what he did. Everything is completely solid here, of course it is. The musicians are tight, the production is stellar. For what it is, it’s great. Singles aside - which are regularly aired almost everywhere still to this day anyway (which says a lot) - I can’t see me returning to this too much.
Great work by MJ with highlights being Rock With you, Don't Stop til you get Enough, and She's Out of my Life
This is a brilliant album but also makes me incredibly sad, like Nick Drake's amazing works.
It may not be Thriller or Bad, but this is still a great entry in MJ's discography. Super fun funk and disco. Obviously the hits are the highlights, but the rest of the album is pretty good to.
The hits hit
A great pop album full of well known songs. However I can’t imaging myself reaching for this myself, Michael Jackson unarguably being a talent, it just doesn’t resonate with me
Oof, MJ is a tragic figure and this one doesn't have any of my favorites.
Upbeat and funky if a little date
10/10 so many bangers and songs that u can’t help but listen to again and again
It's Michael. Relevant? Maybe? Top must listen type album, maybe not. I don't know...what am I even talking about?
Seminal but dated
Absolute groove bomb. My personal favorite Michael Jackson album. I have at least 3 of these songs in my regular rotation already.
Say what you want about the guy, this is pure talent. Sure he was odd, but this man defined his genre. I think the only musician more talented than him was Prince.