Off The Wall

Its good, not really anything too mind-blowing, it feels kind of like laying the groundwork for Thriller, but it does feel very 80s-ish, while not being in the 80s. I really like the synth and funk stuff, its definitely what I think he does best, especially later on Thriller. The ballads are also okay as well, because I think he just has an amazing singing voice, and quite versatile as well. Idk the downsides are the same with all pop, that thematically it just feels watered down a bit, but I feel like you have to look past that to enjoy any pop music. Favourite songs: First 3 and last 4. My favourite 'hit' song has gotta be don't stop 'till you get enough, I've just always liked it. The last one has also gotta be up there, I love the bassline. Overall around 7/10

His music is not for me! I don't understand why his music is so popular! It's all sooo repetitive!

Bops

Three really good songs, and one OK song. The rest is hot garbage.

BANGER!!!!

Disco, pop, funk, soul, R&B - a great coming together of different sounds. The best pop album of all time, and in my humble opinion Michael Jackson's best - I'd pick this over Thriller in a heartbeat. Shout-out to Quincy Jones too who undoubtedly brought a lot to the album.

So many great moments on this album and it's got one foot in the 70s and one toward Thriller. It gets a bit weaker as it goes on, but still hits.

Good!

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF MY LIFE.

If you didn’t know anything about Michael Jackson when you heard this album for the first time, you’d take a double take at the album cover and artist name when you first heard his spoken word part on “Don’t Stop”. This is funky and a good fit for the time. With Michael Jackson though, it’d really big a good fit in any decade. He just has that delivery. I’m not even that big of a fan with this type of music. I guess I should really call it sensitive funk.

So I was surprised that this album started off strong. And then it continued... Personal enjoyment: 3/5 (because the first song is that good) Relevance to this list: 5/5

Totally poptastic

Here’s the first album I’ve gotten by the king of pop. “Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough” is a fine opener but too long and one of his more overrated hits in my opinion. I love “Rock With You”. I enjoyed most of the rest of the album but this is a style of music I don’t like, though I will stand by that Michael Jackson does disco better than most but I prefer his 80s pop more. I think though and this is a problem with the album structure is that they feel like a bunch of songs meant to be singles not one unified album so I feel like his albums are less than the sum of their parts.

o som da alegria. pure joy.

Okay album. Easy to listen to.

The best songs are bangers. Some others are dated and not my style anyway. Not into the ballads.

GOAT. King of pop ! Enough said. Great album.

Not a fan of Michael Jackson myself. Kind of a boring album with a few hit songs. I’m not knocking the cultural significance of it, but not my kind of album.

"Off the Wall" is the fifth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson. Disco, pop, funk and R&B are the Wiki-listed genres. Bingo! Michael wanted to a record not sounding like Jacksons' record. He first met with producer Quincy Jones while working on the 1978 film "The Wiz." Besides Michael, songwriters' included Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton, Tom Bahler and David Foster. The album had enormous critical success with it being cited as a landmark of the disco era and, commercially, reached #3 in the US and #5 in the UK. A ticking sound, rolling bass and Michael talking begin "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." Then, The swirl of the disco beat and layers of horns. Michael switching between his normal tenor voice and falsetto and introduces his yelps and gasps. The song settles into an incredible groove with the guitar. Quite a song! He slows it down bit with the mid-tempo "Rock With You." Keyboards, strings and very strong and catchy lead and backing vocals. Does anyone hear Boz Scagg's "Lowdown" in that flute/whistling melody break. A ballad that is also very danceable. A deeper cut where the funk and grooves are really brought is "Get On The Floor." Heavy percussion and a deep bass. Worth checking out. The second side begins with the R&B, funky and soulful song "Off the Wall." A slightly slower song with excellent lead and backing vocals. Great bass too. Alright, I knew Paul McCartney's penned "Girlfriend" was coming. A really lightweight easy-going R&B song. I guess I liked it better than I remember as it's not a total throwaway. This is a great sounding album with terrific production. All the details work. The grooves! There were different instruments leading songs throughout the album. It uniquely combined different styles (ballad and dance, funk, pop and R&B) making it hard to really classify into one style. The first album side reminds of Prince in its successful achievement of grooves, funk, disco and R&B. The second side slows it down with ballads and mid-tempo songs but is still strong. Without question, it's my favorite Michael Jackson. It's an album that's still worth going back for a listen.

Some very catchy songs on the album, but struggle to get into the album as a whole

Groovy melodies and excellent production. Couple dud ballads, but overall a really fun listen.

So many disco bangers, but I’m deducting a star for the pure sap that is She’s Out of My Life. (I accept there are other, stronger reasons for marking down a Michael Jackson album.)

An understandable social classic. Just not really for me.

Pop was like this????

Another tough one. I used to love this album so much but it’s hard not to relate the music to Michael Jackson’s paedophilic legacy. I’m sure he has destroyed a lot of lives. This is a 4 star album but minus 2 for kiddy fiddling. Some people think that kiddy fiddling is only worth minus 1 star. I’m taking this seriously, minus 2 stars. MJ what an awesome talent encapsulated in the mind and body of a rich and famous pervert.

While I’m not a fan of MJ there’s no denying this is a bop. I did enjoy some of the disco funk vibes. On the whole not really my thing and minus 1 star for kiddyfiddling

Disco reigns supreme on this album. Produced by Quincy Jones, there can be no complaints about arrangement or production values. But, come on, this is basically 9 times the same song plus a token ballad. None of these songs are bad per se, but for me the album came across as exhaustingly similar throughout. The following two albums (Thriller and, especially, Bad), would introduce some welcome variation, but here, there isn't nearly enough of that. 3/5

Standout Songs: Rock with You Workin' Day and Night Off the Wall It's the Falling in Love Burn This Disco Down

Familiar with his name and more famous songs, this is the same style. Not sure disco's my thing, I didn't find it engaging and did not finish.

Classic

Starts off great but then tails off into ballads and watered-down disco and funk. 3/5

I kind of enjoyed "Bad", despite my expectations. This was very bland in comparison.

Starts strong then fizzes a bit.

🤷‍♂️

He had one-and-a-half good albums remaining in him after this. Don't defend Bad. You can't and shouldn't. After that it was embarrassment. But in 1979 the man could FUNK. This nugget is a pop bomb that announced that Michael had PLANS. And it still rules. I might like this better than Thriller. I'll get back to you on that.

Good album. Good intro into Michael Jackson. Not one of his stronger albums I'd say but still enjoyable

Opzich wel een vrolijk album, maar toch is het niet echt mijn ding. Te poppy

Not a big fan of MJ, stars are mainly for the great production of Quincy Jones!

I was a little disappointed by this. The first two songs are great, but the rest of the album never reaches those heights. Still, he's a great singer and they are decent songs, but I was looking forward to discovering that all of his songs were hidden gems, and that wasn't the case.

Vas-y c'est trop connu ça. Je vais faire l'effort (de la frappe).

It's a good listen. Songs got pretty similar, but they aren't bad. 4/5

A really funky record

😏

Better than expected. Never would've listened to an old MJ album, having in mind more modern songs of his. But I liked the disco vibes, even danced a bit on the first few songs. I enjoyed it but probably won't be listening to it again.

First half of each song was decent

As I'm listening to this album I have a pretty bad head cold so I thought it might influence my experience with it, but luckily it still sounded great. Off The Wall starts out hot with "Dont Stop Till You Get Enough" and "Rock With You," both classics. The rest of the album I'm not as familiar with, but it doesn't let up! I've only listened to Michael Jackson's other albums Bad and Thriller outside of his greatest hits, but this is a pretty cool look at some earlier MJ! I do think his other albums are much better though. Standouts for me were "Dont Stop Till You Get Enough," "Rock With You," and "It's The Falling In Love." This album was still enjoyable even with me hacking a lung up during the whole listen. Outside of the few hits though I don't think I'd go back to listen to this the whole way though as the back half is not as strong as the front. Solid 3 stars, probably a 7/10 album for me.

When you listen to Michael Jackson, you get the beat, the rhythm, the lyrics and great arrangements. Good disco era album.

pretty iconic album

Front loaded. The best songs are in the first half. Significant drop off in the second half. Still fine but it isn't Thriller.

5/19/25. Great album, each song is a good pop hit. Fun to think that this was only the beginning of a legacy for Michael.

This resulted in a long discussion with my boyfriend about the private life of MJ. Difficult person slaying in music

Classic MJ

It’s a pretty good album, full of well known bangers, though ‘Working Day And Night’ is weak and ’She’s Out Of My Life’ is unlistenable. 

 But how can you separate the ‘artist’ from the music? The man-child was a self obsessed freak, bleaching himself white and sporting that comedy nose - and that was even before we discovered he was sleeping with a chimp and masturbating over young boys (I assume with a diamond studded glove on his wanking hand).

The best songs are far better than the rest of this album

Classic songs

You can't go wrong with a bit of MJ

Fav tracks: Don't stop till you get enough , Rock with you , off the wall , can't. Help it absolutely generational start but tapers out towards the end, all songs are pleasant to listen to with standout bops.

stary dobry album

A great bridge from Disco to Pop music. MJ was so great. Some good tunes, but not one of his albums I truly dig.

Every song is brilliant

Fun - but didn't finish.

Quincy Jones is the fuckin' man.

Funky, energetic, and wonderful Dance energy to it. Not a huge fan of Michael’s vocals - personal vice - but one of the most inspiring Dance records of its time.

Masterpiece

Never been a huge fan of Michael. He's got a great backstory and everything but i just cant get into his music maybe its just because im a boring person. Regardless "Off the Wall" is no different. It's fun but i cant find a lot of substance here 6/10 Favourite: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Least Favourite: I Can't Help It

Groovy

Por incrível que pareça eu nunca tinha escutado um álbum inteiro do Michael Jackson. Me arrisco a dizer que nunca tinha escutado uma música inteira dele. Sei lá nunca fui muito com a cara dele. Mas depois de ouvir isso aqui eu quero dar pelo menos uma olhada nos outros álbuns, Thriller talvez seja um outro bom, embora duvide que seja tão bom quanto esse. As músicas todas são incrivelmente dançantes e groovy mas o ponto que mais me prende é a voz, (dããã) o cara tinha uma técnica absurda, não é só alcance das notas agudas, o drive dele é nojento de sutil e eficaz, a interpretação e os riffs dele são do caralho e em geral só bom gosto mesmo sobre o que fazer vocalmente. Os gemidos me incomodam um pouco mas eu relevo porque eu também gemeria assim se conseguisse cantar desse jeito. Depois que o álbum terminou, o Spotify começou a me bombardear com clássicos de soul. Conheci algumas coisas que nunca tinha ouvido e escutei algumas músicas que eu amo mas que não ouvia a algum tempo. Foi uma boa experiência na madrugada. Vou voltar nesse muitas vezes, tenho certeza.

Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" is undeniably a great album, even though it's not quite my cup of tea. The album showcases Jackson's talent and versatility, with a mix of energetic tracks and smooth ballads. The production quality is top-notch, and the songs are well-crafted and memorable.

2.5

Half decent album, some very good funky disco numbers, the slower tracks drag and are a bit too sweet. A better album than Bad

This shit is heat, not my the greatest MJ album but has all the makings of a good one.

He may have touched kids but he could make a banger

Great opening songs and then gets a little weaker...

Great one.

Amazeballs

Not the best Michael album, but the favorite of every grocery store soundtrack

Workin’ Day and Night

Veldig Michael Jacksonsk, sjøl om æ bare hadde hørt en av sangan fra før. Ikke uinteressert, men neppe mye gjenlytting.

Can’t listen to mj anymore without feeling really gross about what he did to those boys.

A beautiful album. Joyful, incredible well produce and play.

Probably my most listened to MJ record since it was stuck in Dandan's tape deck for a whole summer. Love it.

Those first five tracks are simply untouchable, one of the best parties to ever grace your ears - and mostly animate your hips. The other five are fine, but you'll be so pumped about that A-side that you won't even really notice the step down in quality all that much.

Easy 5 star

Groovy, classic, timeless, and a precursor for I’d think much greater things to come (idk i haven’t listened to a TON of MJ before).

It was ok

MJ with some more pop bangers. Production is incredible, as is his singing. I liked the disco influence. Favorites: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Get on the Floor Least Favorite: Girlfriend

Legendary groovy and sexy

Great album. Wasnt in love with it at first but after listening to it a couple times it definitely is one of the best discopop albums out there. 5/5

Another classic album, my personal favourite Michael Jackson album as well.

Groovy

Michael Jackson simply does not know the meaning of the word 'miss' as everything he makes is pure funk. I had already heard half the album before, considering it's a pretty damn popular album and I love his music. I'm glad I gave the full album a listen to as the tracks I hadn't heard before were still great

Nah.

begon goed... daarna pudding gewijs in elkaar gezakt... onze kinderverkrachter heeft betere platen gemaakt

Not a huge disco Jackson fan but this is a well made record.

First half of the album was all bangers. Second half was still good, but just not as catchy. 7/10

Even though this isn't my favorite style of music it's hard to say anything bad about Michael Jackson's music. Off the wall was his first go at creative freedom. An assemble of world class musicians and Quincy Jones production makes for an album that's dialed in with an infectious groove. The only track I don't enjoy is the slow ballad She's out of my life - it slows things down on an otherwise fast paced and exciting album. However, it does showcase Michael's vocal range.

Fantastiskt disco album med otroligt funky låtar

Nostalgista settiä taas. Huomaan että tätäkin tullut kuunneltua harvemmin kokonaan kerralla, tai ainakin alkanut keskittyminen herpaantua puolivälissä. Tämä kyllä tosi yleistä – useista levyistä muistaa vaan ekat biisit kunnolla ja ehkä jonku sinkun loppupuolelta. Alkupuoli ihan bängeriä, loppupuolella osa biiseistä ei ihan lähe. Haparointia kolmen ja neljän tähden välillä.

A classic. But also crazy how 1001 albums would rather feature every problematic male artist before they dare include a woman

mciahlwr jackoan

I really tried to listen to this, but other than the funky bass, there wasn't much here for me.

really good production, each track sounds crisp, his singing is great. favorite songs, Dont stop till you get enough, its the falling in love. 4.8/5 great album.

Classic all I got to say

masterpiece

Very Stevie Wonder I thought on listening to it, and sure enough there he is. fits into his canon as seamlessly as it shines in Michael Jackson's!

Groovy, funky, full of soul. Passionate and lively. Obviously iconic.

I think this is in the territory of 4/4.5, but I'm pushing it over the top as I think it's merely being overshadowed by Thriller. It's a bit cliche 80s pop, but it's arguably only cliche bc MJ mastered the sound. The album, too, is full of bangers either way.

Good songs but there’s better MJ

pretty good. it's got a few of his #1s on it

This is sounds exactly like the late 1970s. It’s filled with colourful, glossy tunes and a very polished and smooth production. The tunes are pure disco funk and so much fun. I think the album is pretty front loaded, side two is not so uptempo, and I think that lets it down a bit. It’s a great album and it’s the start of MJ’s meteoric rise to pop mega stardom, but it’s not for me.

Great Quincy Jones album. Couple classic songs with filler. Girlfriend might be his worst song along with Ebony and Ivory, both involving Paul McCartney. Thriller is a five star album, this not so much.

Bad was good, but this is better!

There's something interesting about songs that were ubiquitous when growing up: they become part of your background environment that you hardly notice. That's what it felt like listening to this now: massive chart hits that do so little for me that all I can do is shrug. Plus the second half of the album is mostly filler. Oh, and he was also a nonce.

Started strong, fell off. Too much of the crappy type of disco...

So good. No skips

So many jams.

C'est la voix de Jackson qui porte l'édifice, quoiqu'elle soit admirablement soutenue par une production léchée et soyeuse. L'émotion pure qu'il est capable de transmettre est venue me chercher en plein cœur. Plus doux que ses autres mégasuccès, mais captivant tout de même.

Surprisingly no

Enjoyed a classic album

I've always had a blind spot for MJ. This is likely due to the fact that I grew up hearing all of the many many controversies and scandals and South Park jokes. Honestly, up until the day he died, I kinda thought MJ was always a joke. No one ever really liked him or his music. And I just never really went and listened to test that thought. So I enjoyed this album quite a bit. Always happy to have a push to listen to things that I for some reason never bothered to before.

Listened to this as I was working outside in Palm Springs post Coachella - love Michael and hearing songs I hadn’t experienced before. Liked Get on the floor and Off the wall, also she’s out of my life

Half the album is fantastic and the other half is a little stale. The background beats are repetitive and some songs drag on too long. Michael Jackson’s voice and adlibs carries the album and makes for great music while jammin in the shower. 7.5/10

Off the wall is my first front to back listen of a Michael Jackson album. It starts off immediately into one of the best songs on the record and carries the disco influence throughout. For me the album was great at the beginning and then somewhere in the middle around the track “Girlfriend” I felt a tone shift and personally didn’t love a few songs here.(even though the writing should be phenomenal with Paul McCartney and Stevie wonder songs being in this section) The album ends with songs that got me hooked again and in particular I thought “Burn the Disco Down” was a great way to end it.

Problematic artist. So much talent for pop songs.

Had a good time, wasn't blown away. Maybe expectations were too high. Oh well. I'll stop, I've had enough.

Some great tracks, he has better ones

Ahhh--the 80's

I have never listened to Michael Jackson more than the unavoidable exposure to his music I heard by simply existing. This was a fun listen, I was surprised at how funky some of the songs are. "Workin' Day and Night" is the standout track to me.

Kind fell off at side B some absolute classics are on here though

There were a few songs I hadn't heard. Obviously a solid album.

Already listened ❤️ Peak Michael Jackson Fire production + vocals

idgaf abt micheal jackson srry

Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough!

Didn't listen. This artist shouldn't be promoted.

Funky AF. Wish MJ didn't go so loopy.

not my cup of tea but sure quite competent

Don't know why this is always treated like the black sheep in the big 3 that is this, thriller, and bad. To me it goes above and beyond anything Jackson ever did before or after.

Never thought I'd enjoy Michael Jackson.

He's called the king for a reason

At this point cannot separate the art from the artist, hence shitty.

Starts off on fire. Loads of bangers. Slows down. Not so many bangers. She's Out Of My Life is sentimental shit. The last track rescues it slightly. Basically, the fast songs are great, the slow songs are not.

Great soul album.

Before Michael got weird. Very good album. Very funky, delivered in very well produced manner. Musically precise, almost flawless. Jackson just sings and mostly avoids many of those stupid squeaky sounds he delivers on Bad and Thriller. Very listenable and danceable (thinking a little disco here).

нормисовский альбом. барабаны качают пиздец. синты голос и инструменты сливаются в одно, голос ахуй

Really good album, it was one track away from getting full stars

Michael Jackson is a weird case for me. He’s one of the most acclaimed artists ever, however most of his music hasn’t resonated with me that well. Though, I’m glad to say that I liked this more than my other outings with him. I think what makes this album for me, compared to his other albums I’ve heard, is that it doesn’t feel as dated. One of my main problems with *Bad* and *Thriller* is that they can both feel very of their time, however I didn’t really have that problem here. For being over forty years old, the crisp production on this album has aged better than I expected. Michael’s voice is nice as always, he always delivers. I also love the brass, strings and keyboards on this album. The brass and strings can feel angelic and energetic, which makes for a fun contrast. The keyboards feel so dreamy, I love how they sound. The best example of this is the ballad *She’s Out of My Life*. It’s simply a beautiful track. However, this album isn’t without its billboard hits, and those hits deliver. *Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough* has potent strings, brass, and vocals, it makes for a great opener. *Rock With You* also has nice brass and strings, vocal layering, and synth sounds. That said, this album isn’t without its flaws. The album can feel a bit stiff at times, both musically and lyrically. The album unfortunately starts to wane in the middle because of it. It sort of picks itself up at the end, but it isn’t really a saving grace. With that in mind, I can say that this is may be my favorite MJ album, even with its flaws. I’d still recommend this, it’s a pretty good time.

Strong opener tails off to perfectly pleasant background disco. Clearly still working on the formula.

What can I say? one of his best albums! This one I happened to know already. A happy revisit of very good music.

Фанк, соул, диско, немного рока и джаза. Музыка захватила!

Love the first three songs. All so good and great for energy

The more upbeat songs were better Don’t listen to pop n that but was a good album

Very good in the beginning, corny in the middle. Probably his second best album.

Starts fine and exciting, but quickly gets boring, with very dated disco beats. I'm sure it was hot at the time but it sounds stale by now. Obviously this is the precursor to Thriller where the Q sound would dominate and hit hard.

Sheesh

oh my gosh i’m just handing out 5’s left and right but i mean come on it’s michael jackson did he touch kids, probably, was his music amazing, hell yea, but didn’t he touch kids, yes.

I own this album on vinyl and absolutely love every track. One of the best albums ever. I listened to this twice, five stars easily.

Primer album, luego mejorará.

This album was released at the pinnacle of disco, which is apparent to the listener. A few of these tracks were hit singles at that time. Overall lots of solid dance tunes. I never was a huge fan of Michael Jackson, but this album is decent.

I know there are MJ songs that I like, but they aren't really on this album (even though I do know the singles). I feel like Michael Jackson was a huge pop culture figure throughout my life, until he died (and I still remember the moment when I found out) but I never listened to his music all that much. It's not particularly emotionally evocative, I guess, or at least this album isn't, but the sound is extremely pleasant, the tempo is good, and it's marginally nostalgic. I'm at a 3.5 but I'll give it a 4 since it was better than I thought (and certainly a step above Wilco, my canonical 3). Highlights: 'I Can't Help It', 'It's the Falling in Love', there's a song called 'Off the Wall' on the 'Off the Wall' album with the lyric "off the wall"!!

I mean, I enjoyed it. It's definitely catchy. And you gotta give credit where credit is due when it comes to the King of Pop. But a whole album of MJ was surprisingly too much for me.

Disco ballads to the end once the first half is done. The bass lines and Jackson's signature vocals are the highlight. And while competent it just doesn't hit me with any impact lasting beyond the song. Like a ping-pong ball going at mach fuck.

Nah.

Oh dear! I have to keep reminding myself that I can like the art, but not the artist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kytCfJVUvDo&list=WL&index=10&t=118s

The opening two tracks are perfect pop masterpieces. The rest of the album is solid, though the songwriting is mediocre, but the songs are saved by the stellar production and arrangements. I never like MJs ballads, but the groovy tunes are fun and light. It got a bit samey towards the end, but maybe that's just me.

Fantastic album, clearly set the tone for all the albums to come from the king of pop

not at all my type of music, felt like a chore trying to get through the album. would not listen again. 1/5 stars.

Surprised it took so long for a MJ album to appear on this list for me. Admittedly, I've never been a real fan, though his career and story is probably one of the most fascinating in music history. Obviously talented, and this was a decent enough album to have on. I can see why people would really love this but it's not really my thing

Michael Jackson is a hard NO. Disco is an even harder NO. Michael Jackson’s disco album is a FUCK NO. I managed to skim it for a minute. That was a minute I’ll never get back.

To be honest, I like this album more than Thriller. The exceptional production is still there, but I think Off the Wall has less dead moments and filler (there's still some, though). It's more energetic, and the instrumentation is better, in my opinion. It's a simple but fun, catchy, and memorable album.

My first Michael Jackson album- this one had a lot of hits. He was clearly very talented, and the production on the album was top notch. Overall- enjoyed it a lot

aso grundsätzlich scho nice aber ewie ned so die überbangers druffe gha. vlt esch au eif d erwartig zu gross wölls halt de michi jackson esch. aber grundsätzlich nices album und au paar gliket

-this was somehow my first time listening to a full Michael Jackson album despite the plethora of Michael Jackson songs I have heard -I was not disappointed… damn the first half of this goes SO HARD. Get on the Floor is my favorite lesser known MJ find -the second half or so kind of bored me but still wasn’t bad. definitely falls between 3.5-4 stars -Favorites are Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Rock with You, and Get on the Floor

A lot of the songs sound like they're working on becoming Don't Stop Till You Get Enough but can't quite get there.

banger after banger. incredible bass lines

Disco meets Broadway meets pop genius

7/10, cool songs, chill album

Honestly I never wanna hear any of these songs ever again. It for me. Hard pass.

Iconic but not my style

73/1089 - What the hell, pop music used to be so cool! Now it's just for girls and gays :(

I've never been a bit 'Michael' guy actually. This definitely had me grooving in my chair a bit. I also found there was a lot of 'hanging on' to a riff forever and ever - maybe that's fun if you're dancing but it didn't make me like the record more haha. Overall this was good, and maybe my favourite era of his in a lot of ways. Just not a stellar experience for me overall.

He truly is the King Of Pop. Favourite Songs: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock With You, Workin' Day and Night, Off the Wall, Burn This Disco Out. Least Favourite Songs: It's the Falling in Love.

My favorite of his, I guess? Power to everyone who digs him. 2.5/5

This will have been my second Michael Jackson album on my journey, after getting Bad as album #78. I remember Bad being a solid, if not perfect, album following Thriller, and now I get the precursor to Thriller. I'll admit, I initially went into Off the Wall thinking it was going to peak early with the first two tracks "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You" since they're the only two I heard people play from this, and perhaps the rest of the album didn't hold the same quality. Boy, was I wrong! Off the Wall managed to be banger after banger for me, and the credit is due to Michael's desire to reach more creative heights outside of his time with the other Jacksons and his then-recent partnership with producer Quincy Jones. He knew how to make a classy, soulful-sounding record for Michael to flex his pipes in and bring well-respected songwriters into the foray. That's not to say Michael couldn't do well on his own writing with "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Workin' Day and Night", but it helps to have the likes of Rod Temperton of the Heatwaves, Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson, Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney behind the pen as well. This album feels like a huge collaborative effort that was taken to craft an eclectic disco record that holds up all these years later. There's not much else to say about Off the Wall; it's well-produced, well-executed, and simply an excellent showcase of what Michael Jackson could do with the right team.

Funky, fun and groovey. Great first track. 'girlfriend' stood out track. Very dancy. Fun last song

Ya I get it, he’s the king

1. Banger MJ album, might be my new favorite MJ album. Sounds a lot more funky, or I guess sounds more disco, than his other albums that sound more like pop. Can't help but get up and dance when you hear music like this. All the songs are great except maybe one or two. Would add this to my playlist. Favorite song: Girlfriend Least Favorite song: She's out of my life Overall Score: 7/10

Favourite Tracks: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Off the Wall It's the Falling in Love Fun, lively, perfect for going into the weekend.

Finally a solid album on the randomizer. The others thus far had just clearly been on this list due to how much songs on the albums had been sampled in other well known songs.

Solid disco album

When Michael was happy he made wonderful beat-driven, positive music without the studied, tortuous pretension of his later output. He just did his thing, and he did it to a world-changing standard. Free from the shackles of Berry Gordy or the rest of the Jackson clan, he’s free to express himself and on Off The Wall he lets loose. It’s peak disco pretty much all the way through. The cover of Paul McCartney’s Girlfriend is a welcome diversion of style. Tom Bahler’s She’s Out Of My Life adds a Broadway tinged feel and adds a level of emotional depth otherwise in short supply. I Can’t Help It, the Stevie Wonder contribution has his characteristic jazzy/gospel chords and rhythmic complexity. Songwriting contributions from Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are bound to help but Jackson is no mean writer himself by this point, albeit not yet a very stylistically or lyrically diverse one. Having Quincy Jones producing doesn’t exactly hamper an artist either. Highlight: I Can’t Help It.

Off The Wall starts out incredible. The last half of the album is just ok, the song choices aren’t great. This was happening in the space before Michael was consumed by his own trauma and shows who he wanted so badly to be. The talent and genius of Quincy Jones cannot be denied and deserves to be mentioned.

I don't think you'll ever hear another album this enthusiastic.

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Peak mid

My favorite MJ album. Too bad he was a terrible person.

Good ol' Michael

I understand Thriller being the more important, impactful, and “essential” album in a lot of ways.. but I’m just gonna say it: Off The Wall is Michael’s best album. Ornate production, ripping grooves, and some brilliant ear-worm melodies. One of the greatest A-sides in pop music. 9/10

great album, i think i prefer this over thriller

Can’t really go with anything else here

Prime MJ. Can't go wrong there!

Enjoyed it

How do you rate the work of a pedophile? Music is fun, but very dated. Songs are a bit repetitive and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is probably the best song on here, and it seems overly long. All in all, not a bad choice for a rainy Monday morning, but MJ's reputation ruins it.

wholeheartedly understand why this man was so popular. my feelings were all over the place listen to this. i will listen to more michael because of how good this album is.

Okay, I liked this a lot more than Bad. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is a great opener and incredibly funky, and overall this album was musically much better than Bad. But I don't know what it is - after a while Michael Jackson just does not click with me anymore (it's probably his annoying hee-hees and oh-ahs) and the whole album gets a lot less enjoyable. Overall: the first half was pretty good, but the second half was quite a drag. Favourite song: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

This was a great listen, and I appreciated the of-the-moment disco inflection

secretly the most complete MJ album, the filler is mostly just good

Kinda front-loaded....I just haven't really heard a ballad from this guy that I'm like "wow this was totally worth slowing down the vibe of the album so far to hear"

No explanation needed

FUCKING LOVED THIS ALBUM. Didn’t know I loved Michael Jackson THAT much this shit was awesome. Like 8 out of the 10 songs were perfect 10/10s. A great mix going from disco 70s vibes too sad live songs. Mixing soul, pop, rnb all together so flawlessly. Favourites include Get on the Floor and She’s out of my life. Don’t have words to explain this just a great feeling of happiness and enjoyment. 9.6 4.8/5

I got spoiled with this album! Michael Jackson is one of my favorite artists of all time and this might be my second favorite album by him. Admittedly, I've only dabbled in some of the songs outside of the hits a few times - "Get on the Floor" has an excellent bassline that I totally forgot about and is a massive standout track to me! "Off the Wall" is my absolute favorite Michael Jackson song and I return to it frequently. I also like that this isn't a super long record, it doesn't overstay it's welcome at a brisk 42 minutes. Love this one!

It was Michael

He’s the, “King of Pop,” for a reason

Eh… a little too disco infused for my liking.

Don't stop til you get enough is a VERY LONG opening track like good dont get me wrong but like.. please stop I've got enough. I don't want to listen to another half an hour of michael jackson now. Luckily it goes straight into rock with you which is undeniable. Get on the floor and Off the Wall are both absolute bangers i can't lie. She's out of my life unbearable I hate michael jackson's ballads his voice grates the shit out of me on them sorrrrryyyyyyyyy. Last few songs are probably done a disservice by being toward the end. Burn this disco out is good I was just a bit bored of the motown/disco beats by the end. A me problem I'm not a big discohead. Even not knowing much about the MJ chronology you can tell this is like a big transitional album that was probably groundbreaking at the time and influential in a way that makes it feel kinda generic in places now. Shame that she's out of my life fucking sucks

88% Best: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough; Rock with You; Workin' Day and Night; Get on the Floor; Off the Wall; Burn This Disco Out Must-Hear? Sure. Sidenote: why isn't this album categorized as a funk or disco album?

maikol shamoun

Early and a little disco, but great.

favorite songs were off the wall & i can’t help it. overall, not really my thing but it was not that bad. it had more of a disco-esque feel, so not really ideal for a more calmer day but i think other michael jackson albums would appeal to me more.

Perfect “debut” album. Never heard the later tracks and will be revisiting.

Great disco vibes on this one, didn't want it to end.

The entire album just oozes with grooviness. I found myself dancing at my desk while listening to it on multiple occasions.

as always stellar vocals and this might be his best

Once the cat is out of the bag, it’s impossible to go back. Knowing now that Michael Jackson was a pedophile, sexual groomer makes me not want to listen to his music. Some people say you should judge the art and not the artist but I disagree wholeheartedly. People want to ignore his vile behavior and enjoy his great pop songs. To those people I will say this. Imagine for a moment that the order of his life was reversed. What I mean is imagine if it was known that he was a pedophile sexual groomer and then went and later wrote great pop songs. Would you support him then? Would you listen to his catchy tune then? Nothing about his life would be different in this hypothetical except the pedophilia knowledge came first. I doubt anyone would be his fan or listen to his music, no matter how great the songs were.

That was great! Had heard some of the songs obviously, but you can see how this built to his huge 80's breakout. Fun time all around

A couple real classics, but I enjoyed the stuff I've not heard a lot more than I expected. Bass is super funky and the drums are staying busy. There's some more experimental moments that I was expecting for a 70s Disco/Pop/Funk that I think worked really well. Working Day & Night was kind of wild with the scatting, and the bell chime in the back reminds me of an alarm clock or something. The horns are awesome, and the breakdown all worked so well. Mike's vocals sound great throughout, some of the high notes are really high and while he was still young, it was still impressive. There's a few snoozers, but it moves fast and there's a few really catchy tunes. It wasn't better than I expected, but it was good in a different way than I was expecting. On Burn This Disco Out was that Mike on the hook saying "keep the Boogie alright" & "everybody just get on down"? Maybe he did actually have a deep man voice that he was hiding from everyone?

This is was a good disco feel.

Banger

This shit fucking still bangs. They didn’t crown him The King Of Pop for nothing. Yeah, yeah, but what about all that funny business with the kids??? Ehh, he’s dead. 5 ⭐️ no deduction for being a creep. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough is just too damn good 😍

Great listen. Helluva one-two punch with the first two tracks. Classic album, but I felt like I didn't need to play it again any time in the near future. 4.5, rounding down.

As people born with sickle-cell trait have a natural resistance to malaria, so I seem to have been gifted with a good degree of immunity to disco and funk era Michael Jackson.

C tells me this album was seared into her brain because it’s what Coach Cortez used to teach her PE class the Square Dancing unit in 6th grade

great listen

Ik hou echt niet van Michael en dit is meer van hetzelfde

classic Michael

Cooles Album, viele gute Songs

****A good album, very lively!

One of the best and not even his best album

Pretty solid Michael Jackson album, has some good ones

ALL-TIME ALBUM TO DANCE TO! PIRE JOY AND GLORY AND MOVEMENT! A MASTERPIECE OF LOVE AND LIFE

Enjoyed it. 7/10

Overall: 9/10 Bro who plays bass on this thing??? Somehow I've never listened to this album despite being a big fan of Michael's music (I won't discuss his controversies), and Don't Stop Till' You Get Enough being my favourite Michael song. I think it's because I had a bad impression of disco in general. I wish I hadn't waited so long cause it's funky and fun and sooooo entertaining. If you can get past his eccentricities then you'll love this one. Fav Song: Don't Stop Till' You Get Enough Least Fav Song: It's the Falling in Love

Brill

It might be off the wall…but it’s on funky fire !🕺🔥 The one and only Michael Jackson coming into his own as an emerging sensational talent on this record, musically leaps and bounds beyond all output he released proceeding it. The first in a trifecta of albums (Thriller & Bad were on the horizon) composing brilliant R & B danceable beats with funky disco pop and strong ballads with soul vibe. Track 7 is the outlier here, however the lyricism and emotional performance delivered reserves its place. Layer in Michael’s signature vocals and Quincy Jones’ smooth production and you have quite the remarkable sound mix that created a lasting legacy for who would become known as The King of Pop! 🎧 Classic Track Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough 🎧 Hidden Gem: She’s Out Of My Life 🎧 Personal Favourite: Get On The Floor I was nowhere near expecting to be as impressed with this album as I was, especially after repeated listens that convinced me how great it really is. Although overshadowed by the behemoth that Thriller became, Off The Wall was clearly the catalyst to the masterful duo of Jackson & Jones as together they were on the precipice of superstardom! 🖼️ Album Artwork: Jackson is clearly uncomfortable in his own skin, look at that forced smile😬 💿 Add to your vinyl collection! Click the thumbs up icon below if you enjoyed my take on the album :)

very very fun pop

Outstanding collaboration between the King of Pop and Quincy Jones. Insane talent meets creative genius, and it only gets better from here!

Not a big Mike Jackson fan but this is a very good record

listening 3/10

A few stand out songs, but also a whole truck load of instantly forgettable ones. Three stars for the first couple of tracks and historical legacy I guess.

Fin funk. Resten er ikke så meget for mig.

Not my kind of Disco

Two first songs are the best, rest was somewhat uninteresting to listen to for me. I’m not used to MJ songs being boring.

It was a good album

Michael is fun. Stand-out: It's the Falling in Love

A breath of funky fresh air! I started dancing spontaneously as if controlled by some outside force. This NEVER happens to me. Bonus points for Stevie Wonder.

I'm a Millennial raised on classic rock and Christian music. I could finally listen to that "modern" music in college. So, Michael, or any of the Jacksons, have no nostalgia for me. His influence is also hard to pin down, because all of my knowledge of this era is retroactive and filtered through SO MANY hot takes, which is the only way we can talk about pop media from the late 70's on. So... I don't like it very much. Thriller was better. Bad was better. This may be "influential," but I'm not sure how much of that is from the artistry itself, the "popification" of disco and funk, or the effect it had on Jackson's next albums. Regardless, it's pretty samey, none of the songs really stand out, and outside of "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," it didn't really cement a presence. It' so simultaneously diverse and noncommittal that I don't know when I would want this. Again, this is the exact era and genres of music that I have the least understanding of, but I'd rather listen to a lot of other disco, funk, and pop of the time than this. And that very much includes Thriller and Bad.

Whole thing slaps. Listened before I'll listen again.

Really fun album, I liked it a lot, not a bad song. Would relisten

Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough: 3,5/5 - good, but not my vibe Rock with Me: 4,25/5 - great lyrics and instrumentals Workin’ Day and Night: 3,75/5 - I like it especially the moments with bass guitar Get on the Floor: 4/5 - makes me wanna dance Off the Wall: 4/5 - pretty catchy Girlfriend: 3,25/5 - I am not a fan of the story in this song She’s out of my life: 2,5/5 - beautiful lyrics, even tho it doesn’t fit in with the rest I Can’t Help It: 3/5 - too monotonous for me It’s the Falling in Love: 3,5/5 - idyllic vibes, makes me feel alive Burn This Disco Out: 2,75/5 - chorus is dull, but the whole song is not so bad Overall rating: 3,45/5 I liked the album in general, but songs seem to be similar and repetitive. Perfect for dancing, but it’s not my genre, that’s why rating is a bit lower.

Quincy Jones, excellent. Some great gems in here after a couple of overplayed classics. As always, not necessarily written by Jackson but a decent album.

Michael Jackson is always a dilemma for me - even before all the scandals came to light I always thought he was overrated, and obviously after all that came to light it only made it more difficult to pick the good parts out of his music. I guess I could dance to this.

Yes terrific!!

Great Album

Some classics on here but the second half drags a tiny bit in comparison to the first, and it’s not my favourite MJ album

Unfortunately, this album and Max Verstappen's racing success are proof that sometimes a bit of child abuse goes a long way. Sensational. 5 Stars.

I refuse to listen to or review this garbage.

So viel besser als Thriller meine Güte

Of course I enjoy this album but when you listen to it all the way through several of the songs really do sound the same

It was okay.

Classic

I think this one is wayyy more consistent than Bad by simply being disco and fun disco at that, the singles and really the entire A side is really enjoyable and had fun with it, the B side feels slower and just drags the album down by being more balladey, it's not bad but it's not my favorite thing out of this album. Still, real fun stuff.

This is #day201 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie, and... it's time for my first Michael Jackson album, a breakthrough that catapulted MJ to stardom and laid the groundwork for Thriller, the record that must have introduced me to MJ, with songs like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It." Now, listening to Off The Wall and much of the 70's disco, it's fun to hear how dance music used to be so much more than just a beat, it was live music. The guitar and bass here are super funky, and the groove runs through the entire album, not to mention those exuberant synths... But, something holds me back from rating this one a 4. Maybe it’s the excess of funkiness with the vocals that sometimes sound too soulful? Anyway, this is a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day202.

Just one of the greatest pop records of all time.

Whatever.

Even though the second half of this album feels a bit underwhelming, I still love how smooth the listening experience is as a whole. It may not be his best album, but it's definitely the one that established him as a solo artist and a future megastar. Aside from the fact that it's Michael Jackson, this album is just a really fun disco/funk experience. 4 stars

Pedo

Sure, Michael Jackson was talented, but knowing everything we know it is really hard to listen to his music.

5/5

I don't mind the earlier Michael Jackson albums. The later ones lost me, though.

Good start into the 80’s but still sounds of that era… discoey at times. Some good tunes Rock with You in particular. Not my favourite MJ album.

Classic Michael!

Meh. Bored of hearing this. It's very, very good pop, but not what I enjjoy.

Based

Except for hits, was hit and miss,

крутяк.

No private session used for Spotify. This album is a lot of fun. Arguably better than "Thriller", more fun that "Thriller" anyway.

🕺

Disco fever. I was actually surprised a couple of times by being familiar enough with the song to know the lyrics, but had never thought before about who it was by. It was fun, but a whole album of falsetto vocals definitely starts to wear after a while. I much prefer his "real" singing voice.

I'm torn because I liked the album, but I'm unsure if I want to give it a 4 because I think in comparison to the other 4's I have, it doesn't quite hit the same as those ones. It's got the typical Michael Jackson dance bass grooves, it's filled with finger snappers, foot tappers, and party smackers, but by the end of the album, I was done with it and ready to move on to something else.

Eigentlich nur gute Lieder, aber keins was es wirklich wert ist gespeichert zu werden. Trotzdem vier Sterne

Truly having to seperate the art from the artist here. I’m gonna let that go without saying from now on. This album is so good. So funky, so smooth, so cool. Just an effortless listen. Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough is one of the greatest songs of all time and it keeps rolling on from there, with the only semi-low-point being She’s Out of My Life. (4.5 stars)

Some absolute hits, but I found myself skipping some songs and wasn't interested in listening to it again. A solid 3.

Hyggligt, men det skulle bli så mycket bättre.

Nice groovy album with a good atmosphere about it. 4 stars

This is my favorite version of MJ. Just pure funky joy. Can’t help but smile.

Not Michael's best work, in my opinion. I personally love and prefer the loose-white-dress-shirt-and-wife-beater version of Michael Jackson over this disco era. I am sure the choreography for this album was great, but it left me wanting overall.

It's disco Mike! Disco, Funk's popper, fancier cousin. It's hard to argue with the catchiness of these tracks. The horns and wiki-wiki guitars are a sexy combination. Michael has amazing breath control. I mean, there's a reason he is the king of pop. It's not something I'd put in regular rotation, but it is full of bangers. Besides the singles other tracks like Workin' Day and Night are pretty stellar.

I went into this a little skeptical because of MJ being a pretty weird fuck later on but I must say I found this to be delightful. It’s loaded up with funky disco treats. I’m going to start living my life like I am constantly strutting along to “Get On The Floor”. I mean, what a song. I made a point to go look who was doing that genius-tier bass playing on it. And “Rock With You” is probably the best song MJ ever did. As I finished the 6th song, McCartney’s cheesy “Girlfriend”, I thought I was on track for an unexpected 5-star review. That all came crashing down with “She’s Out Of My Life”, a sad-sack dirge that grinds the party to a halt. The rest of the album is a step up from that but the whole b-side is just not as strong as the beginning run.

Classic

Good album. Love Michael Jackson but can only listen to a certain amount of disco pop before it gets boring for me. However, all the songs are bangers.