‘Off The Wall’ is a masterclass of an album in its seamless blending of funk, disco, R&B, soul, pop and jazz, all intertwined in the thread of a true artist taking his creative power to the next level.
Read moreThe Jacksons’ ‘Victory’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
Not as cohesive as its precursor albums and without the main driving force of Michael at the helm, ‘Victory’ was pulled in different directions yielding different degrees of musical success.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The title track’s haunting line “When I go / This problem world won’t bother me no more” lingers with extra gravitas and highlights how even in death, Jackson isn’t allowed to rest.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Music & Me’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Jackson’s third studio album found him transitioning from wunderkind with the sweet angelic voice to a child struggling with the onset of puberty.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
When you’ve heard the songs on ‘Thriller’ so many times as standalone tracks, it’s easy to forget how brilliantly they work as a collective whole.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
On his seventh solo affair, Jackson showcases his penchant for perfectly crafted pop across the album’s many highlights that demand attention from your ears and cast a spell over your feet.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Ben’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Released less than seven months after the arrival of his debut album (1972’s ‘Got To Be There’), Jackson’s second solo outing expanded his commercial viability as a solo artist.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
While the project’s remixes offered another chance for Jackson to ignite dancefloors the world over, it was the new songs that offered intrigue for taking a stronger look at the man in the mirror.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s Debut Solo Album ‘Got To Be There’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Jackson’s inaugural solo affair reinforces that he was a Prince of Soul long before becoming the King of Pop.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Jackson’s commitment to musical experimentation resulted in an ingeniously rhythmic album, arguably his most creative and captivating record within his storied repertoire.
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