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I recommend that you purchase all of Michael Jackson albums and not just bad as his musical style does alter through his long career, although every song has its generic elements of a fantastic Michael Jackson musical masterpiece:
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A review by Coolfox1988 on Bad [Remastered] - Michael Jackson June 4th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Every Song is Fantastic
Disadvantages:
Absolutely Flawless Album
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Now, although this review may be considered biast as i am a huge fan of Michael Jackson and everything that encapsulates his performance, music, voice and producing. I would like to give a review that would help his reputation and for people to enjoy classic songs that outweigh some of today's music. Most of today's music is overplayed and will not be heard in 20 years time unlike the timeless classics on this album and other Michael Jackson albums.
I recommend that you purchase all of Michael Jackson albums and not just bad as his musical style does alter through his long career, although every song has its generic elements of a fantastic Michael Jackson musical masterpiece:
"Bad" - Well known Michael Jackson track, known for its choreography in the music video. The track is funky and smooth yet well paced and groovy
"Way you make me feel" - Such a fantastic Michael Jackson song. Its use of electronic beats plus orchestral instruments such as the trumpet create a piece of music like no other! One of my favourites
"Speed demon" - A highlight of Michael Jackson's feature film 'Moonwalker', a catchy rythm and trademark MJ sounds such as "Aaow"! This is another of my favourite tracks he has produced.
"Liberian girl" - A tropical blend of carrabean beats and western lyrics give the song a fantastic edge. Michael's voice is fantastic in this tune.
"Just good friends" - Well, a funky, fast ride with my two favourite artists of all time, Stevie Wonder and MJ. What a tune, i recommend this song to anyone wanted to sample the album before buying it.
"Another part of me" - Probably my highlight of the album. Soulful and funky, a fun tune to listen to and dance to. Such a great piece of music.
"Man in the Mirror" - A song that everyone knows, it makes you think, its compelling and above all a beatiful piece of music from MJ.
"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" - His slowest on the album, but not at all bad, its a great one to chill out to and it builds fantastically with added female vocals. It's Beautiful.
"Dirty Diana" - The most rock influenced song on the album but still encapsulates Michaels soulful voice and R'n'B routes.
"Smooth Criminal" - An all time favourite of mine and other fans. The song doesn't conform to anything that you have heard before, its mix of electro beats and funk/soul with a dirty rythm make the song a highlight of his career.
"Leave me alone" - The funkiest tune on the album by far. Every beat makes your body move with its fast pace. It's our first insight into the fact that the media were beginning to get at michael.
The remastered tracks are also great but Michael made the right choice back in the cutting room in 1987 by leaving them out. I was stunned to heard on the interviews that "Smooth Criminal" was nearly removed form the album until the last minute! Phew!
Michael's original voice, sound, performance and overall music is groundbreaking. You will never hear a sound as perfect as Michael's music.
The lyrics are written fantastically, with some thought provoking points, especially in "Man in the Mirror" with a video to accompany its point:
"I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
The mix of fast, slow, funky, rocky, soul, R'n'B are flawless as they sometimes mix into each other, especially in the song "Dirty Diana". It is Quincy Jones' producing on the album that has added to its consistency and mix of genres in each track.
I love all of Michael's albums, but if i had to chose between all of them, i would have to pick "Bad", it would take me years to actually make the final decision but "Bad" is so incredibley perfect it just cannot be unheard.
Michael has a gift of being above the competition, his songs are timeless classics that are played consistently against contempory music in Pubs, Bars and Clubs today and considering the songs age, nearly 20 years old...(Billie Jean, even older), the songs still sound as fresh and funky as they did two decades ago.
I love the cover, Michael looks good on this album, although some might disagree and that he looks "wierd". I don't care, its his music and talent that i buy, not his looks. He does look good in alot of music videos and "moonwalker" during this period though. The booklet also contains the lyrics to each song with some pictures from live performances and awards he has recieved. I don't personally need the lyrics, i know them all!
I would pay anything to keep this album alive and so value for money is excellent. If you do want to save a couple of quid, play.com do sell a double album of both "Bad/Dangerous" for about £10 so this is a bargain. They also sell all of his other albums in these double packages.
I recommend this to absolutely anyone who thinks that all Michael Jackson is, is a paedophile/pervert. It is his music that we love and buy, not his life...
10/10 - Michael keep it up! I look forward to Michael's album in 2007 also, i hope he goes back to the style of his albums, "Thriller", "Bad" and "Dangerous"
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Is Bad any good? Review ofBad [Remastered] - Michael Jacksonby
benj1981
Advantages: Classic pop songs, Disadvantages: none
Released in 1987 this classic Michael Jackson album went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide. The previous album Thriller is the best selling album of all time however this offering is by far Michael Jacksons best work. It plays like a greatest hits album and is one of pops all time greats. The song writing, production and vocals are in a league of their own compared to todays average pop rubbish.
This album is still the only album in history ... ...US. Songs like 'Bad', 'the way you make me feel', man in the mirror', 'smooth criminal', 'dirty diana' and 'can't stop loving you' are some of the best songs ever produced. They continue to be so unlike anything ever released before or after, even the album fillers such as 'leave me alone' or 'speed demon' are qulaity tunes. Every household should have a copy of this album, whether your feeling sad or want to party this album contains a song for ...
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Advantages: Some of MJ's Greatest Hits Disadvantages: One track, which seems like a waste of space on the album
Michael Jackson's Bad album was released in 1997. It topped the charts for 6 weeks and released and amazing 7 top ten hits.
It has sold 28 million copies to date, and is often voted as one of the best albums ever made in top 100 polls.
Track Listings are as follows on the remastered special edition disc:
Bad - Tittle track. An amazing song, one of the best from MJ.
The Way You Make Me Feel - great tune, makes you want to dance, like many of MJ's ... ...but still a good tune.
Liberian Girl - slow song, but with a smooth jazz beat!
Just Good Friends - featuring Stevie Wondie.
Another Part Of Me - often missed of ultimate collections and greatest hits by Michael Jackson - still a very good song.
Man In The Mirror - amazing tune. very sad video though. Not written by Michael but still a great tune, known by many people!
I Just Can't Stop Loving You - slow song featuring Siedah Garret who wrote ...
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Label / Distributor: Epic / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Engineer: Bruce Swedien
Producer: Quincy Jones; Michael Jackson
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 5099750442326
Catalogue Number: 5044232
SPAR code: DDD
Additional notes
Album Notes: Personnel includes: Michael Jackson (vocals); Stevie Wonder (vocals, keyboards); The Winans (vocals); David Williams, Eric Gale, Steve Stevens, Bill Bottrell, Dann Huff, Michael Landau, Paul Jackson Jr. (guitar); Larry Williams (saxophone, keyboards, programming); Kim Hutchcroft (saxophone); Gary Grant, Jerry Hey (trumpet); John Barnes (piano, keyboards); Kevin Maloney (piano); Jimmy Smith (Hammond organ); Christopher Currell, Michael Boddicker, David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Rhett Lawrence, Glen Ballard, Randy Kerber, Denny Jaeger (keyboards); Nathan East (bass); Ollie E. Brown (drums, percussion); John Robinson, Ndugu Chancler, Miko Brando, Humberto Gatica, Bruce Swedien (drums); Paulinho da Costa (percussion); Douglas Getschal, Cornelius Mims, Eric Persing, Steve Porcaro, Casey Young (programming). Recorded at Westlake Audio Studios, Los Angeles, California. Originally released on Epic (40600). Digitally remastered by Bernie Grundman (Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, California). Jackson's domination of the world record market continued following Thriller, although by comparison it was an almighty flop with only 12 million sales. As Pink Floyd and Dire Straits have proved, one album can go completely sales haywire without necessarily being any better. The title track and the gorgeous "Man In The Mirror" were substantial hits, but quality material such as "Dirty Diana" and "Liberian Girl" bolster a strong album. Jackson also seemed to have found the romance he seeks in "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" and "The Way You Make Me Feel." Regardless of his press, history clearly shows that he has made a lot of people very, very happy.
Album Reviews: Q (Magazine) (p.126) - "[W]ith Jackson still intent on pushing the limits, from the pulsating title track to 'Man In The Mirror's baroque gospel finale....Compelling...'
Titles on disc 1
1.: Bad
2.: Way You Make Me Feel
3.: Speed Demon
4.: Liberian Girl
5.: Just Good Friends
6.: Another Part Of Me
7.: Man In The Mirror
8.: I Just Can't Stop Loving You
9.: Dirty Diana
10.: Smooth Criminal
11.: Leave Me Alone
12.: Street Walker (bonus track)
13.: I Just Can't Stop Lovin' You (bonus track)
14.: Fly Away (bonus track)
15.: I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Spanish version, bonus track)
16.: Interview With Quincy Jones (bonus track)
17.: Fly Away (intro, bonus track)
18.: Fly Away (outtake, bonus track)
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