25th Anniversary Live - Joe Jackson

Advantages: The original tracks are great, Fergie's performance is good
Disadvantages: Tracks with Akon, Kanye West and Will.I.Am are a letdown

...Repacked for the third time, "Thriller" by Michael Jackson is quite simply one of the best pop albums of all time. It is an album that inspired a generation of recording artists and its songs all stand up to the level of music being produced today. This 25th Anniversary edition has been received by some as something of a let down. It's fair to say the remix of Bliie Jean by Kanye West and the version of Wanna Be Startin' Something with Akon have really added nothing to the album. However, Fergie gives a good account of herself in "Beat It 2008" and how can you give this album anything other than 5 stars when it has the original "Thriller" album in its entirety, WITH bonus tracks. Also included is a DVD which features the Motown 25th Anniversary TV special 'Billie Jean' performance and the classic video for Thriller, as well... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great collaboration, rare recordings, rare footage
Disadvantages: Maybe not your thang

...although it pays to shop around. You will recognise the CD from the front picture (photo taken at the New York Palladium 21.9.79) as it is the same as the one that appeared on the original album with the embellishment of “25th Anniversary Edition” emblazoned down the left-hand side. This offering will appeal to fans of rock music who prefer their music raw and with an edge. In today’s terms, maybe Green Day would be as up to the minute as I can think but The Clash do belong on a level all of their own. The Clash is among my all time favourite musical acts and one of my great regrets is never having seen them perform live. I can’t recommend them and this package highly enough. Thanks for reading Marandina ***Full track listing for "London Calling"*** London Calling, Train in Vain, Brand New Cadillac, Wrong 'Em Boyo, Jimmy Jazz, Hateful... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: good music
Disadvantages: none

...with Motown. This was just the start of their career and the very beginning of his fame. In total the Jackson 5 released 14 of their own albums with Motown before going to epic in 1976. Diana Ross Presents The Jackson Five (1970) ABC (1970) Christmas Album (1970 Third Album (1971) Maybe Tomorrow (1971) Goin Back To Indiana (1971) Greatest Hits (1971) Lookin' Through The Windows (1972) Skywriter (1973) Get It Together (1973) Dancing Machine (1974) Moving Violation (1975) Joyful Jukebox Music (1976) Anthology (1976) Plus there were a later three albums released to commemorate the group 18 Greatest Hits (1983) Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 Live (1986) Soulsation 25th Anniversary Collection (1995) At this time Jermaine left the group and his brother Randy took his place but they left behind the old name... Read review

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