I think that as pop music goes, Michael Jackson is simply the best there is. You only have to listen to this and realise that practically EVERY on it is a classic. Some of these songs are 20, 30 years old but they still sound fresh and arent dated at all. Michael Jackson appeals to everyone, ... Read review
The Essential (2CD) - CD
Disc 1 I Want You Back ABC (The Jackson 5) The Love You Save (The Jackson 5) Got To Be ... more
There Rockin' Robin Ben Blame It On The Boogie Shake Your Body Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off The Wall Rock With You She's Out Of My Life Can You Feel It The Girl...
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A review by kimbahop on Essential Michael Jackson, The - Michael Jackson August 12th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Standard
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Practically every song a classic, includes Jackson 5
Disadvantages:
Yet another greatest hits
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I think that as pop music goes, Michael Jackson is simply the best there is. You only have to listen to this and realise that practically EVERY on it is a classic. Some of these songs are 20, 30 years old but they still sound fresh and arent dated at all. Michael Jackson appeals to everyone, rock fans, rap fans, and young people who weren't even born at the height of his fame.
One of the best things about this is that it includes the best known jackson 5 songs and his earliest hits. 'Rockin robin' 'Blame it on the boogie' and 'Can you feel it' all stand out as amazing, catchy pop songs and 'Ben' is simply gorgeous, even if it is about a rat. I'm sorry, but 'He rocks in the treetops all day long' has got to be my favourite lyric of all time.
But the real substance of course comes from all of those unforgettable hits The first CD goes through his career up to 'Thriller' and features the best song of the two CDs 'Dont stop til you get enough' the ultimate song to dance to, although I dont have a clue what hes singing. 'I just can't stop loving you' is a great ballad that even my nan loves and how can ANYONE ever forget 'Billie Jean'. This first CD shows Michael when he was at his best.
The second CD is almost a let down after the unbelievable quality of the first, although its still better than the majority of artists out there. The biggest change is the shift away from pure pop into, ironically, more urban sounds like 'Remember the time' 'In the closet' and songs about the problems in the world seem to be a theme. Unfortunately this gives it a more cheesy sound that could have been improved if they'd been teamed with a killer hook like 'Can you feel it', but instead we get soppy ballads like 'Man in the mirror''Heal the world' and 'Earth song'. Michael's most ridiculed song. We used to sing it at school 'Pin song'...he steps on the pin 'aaaaaahahhhahahah' and then the pain gets really bad 'oooohohohooohhhoooh'. These songs are more experimental, but 'The way you make me feel' has got to be the highlight here, cos its just so fun.
This is simply brilliant, a great record with all amazing tracks.
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Blame it on the Boogie! Review ofEssential Michael Jackson, The - Michael Jacksonby
Lynnie27
Advantages: Well known ballads and upbeat songs, some true classics Disadvantages: Some lesser known songs, most of us already have the majority of tracks
It's hard to know where to start with a review of a Michael Jackson album, especially another 'best of', as most of us probably have the majority of these tracks on other albums. That said, they do have a certain appeal and a way of sounding fresh and exciting, even when some are around 30 years old. It's also hard to say what the future holds for Jackson in light of recent events. I am sure his fan base will stay true to their hero, but those of ... ...on. I'm sure this album was released to remind us just what a musical talent Michael Jackson really is, and it certainly does that!
There are 38 tracks altogether over the 2 cds and range from the Jackson hits such as 'ABC' right up to his more recent solo offerings of 'Heal the world' and 'Black or white'.
I have to say that some of these tracks really please me personally (ballads such as 'Got to be there' and 'She's out of my life' and upbeat ...
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Advantages: All his songs are amazing so there is no way hating this cd Disadvantages: Some of my favourites are not in there but those are my minuses maybe not for you though
...not put in his other essential songs like 'one more chance' the song that I enjoy listening to, little disspointing but there is only 2 cd's to fill in. I don't know if I'm ever going to get tired of listening to MJ songs, doubt that i will but this cd will bring enjoyment and memories. It is worth buying this cd for sure as there will be people out there who has all their favourite MJ songs in this cd but not all of my favourites are there! So definitley ...
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Advantages: 38 tracks on two cds. songs ranging from Jackson 5 days to more recent songs. top class Disadvantages: i cannot think of one disadvantage for this amazing cd
This is one of the best cds i have bought music wise and value for money. Its has 38 songs over 2 cds and starts off with 'I Want You Back' and finishes off with 'You Rock My World' taking you through the years of the great music michael jackson has made. I purchased this cd just before my holiday about 2 months ago and have listen to it time after time throughout my holiday and after and it never gets old infact i still go back and repeat songs! ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
Advantages: Great songs Disadvantages: There are better greatest hits collections from michael jackson
...but don't buy if you are not. there are other greatest hits collection from michaeljackson that have been released more recently (such as number ones and the essentialmichaeljackson) which are more upto date and contain his more recent songs.
If you really want to buy it, I would recommend you buy "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I " instead because it not only includes this CD but also another one with songs from the HIStory era of michaeljackson.
Although i would recommend you buy other of his greatest hits collections, i will give a high rating to this because there's nothing wrong with the actual music; Billie Jean is obviously one of the greatest songs of all time, Man in the mirror is an incredible song about 'making that change', thriller is a classic, Beat it is one for pop, rock and RnB fans, the girl is mine...
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Label / Distributor: Sony Music / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set: 2
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 5099752042227
Catalogue Number: 5204222
Additional notes
Album Notes: The title might sound like hyperbole, but this two-disc collection is, in fact, a pretty fair summation of Michael Jackson's career up to 2005. Of course, it's impossible for two discs to hold every hit single Michael Jackson has ever had, but THE ESSENTIAL MICHAEL JACKSON starts with the Jackson Five's debut single, "I Want You Back," and ends 38 tracks later with the 2001 comeback attempt "You Rock My World." In between is a chronological overview of some of the most significant pop music in the last three decades of the 20th century, climaxing with about two-thirds of THRILLER and half of OFF THE WALL, the album that in retrospect sounds even fresher and more exciting than its blockbuster follow-up. Disc Two starts in 1987 with eight tracks from the underrated BAD, and its second half does the listener the handy service of compressing the second act of Michael Jackson's life story (a time when the tabloid headlines were overshadowing his increasingly formulaic music) into nine entirely respectable, if not earth-shattering, singles.
Album Reviews: Uncut (p.119) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]his is magical pop."
Titles on disc 1
1.: I Want You Back - Jackson Five
2.: ABC - Jackson Five
3.: Love You Save, The
4.: Got To Be There (single version)
5.: Rockin' Robin
6.: Ben (single version)
7.: Blame It On The Boogie - Jacksons
8.: Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (single edit)
9.: Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (2003 edit)
10.: Off The Wall (single version)
11.: Rock With You (single version)
12.: She's Out Of My Life (single version)
13.: Can You Feel It (single version)
14.: Girl Is Mine, The - Jackson, Michael & Paul McCartney
15.: Billie Jean
16.: Beat It
17.: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
18.: Human Nature
19.: PYT (Pretty Young Thing)
20.: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Jackson, Michael & Siedah Garrett
21.: Thriller
Titles on disc 2
1.: Bad
2.: Way You Make Me Feel, The (single version)
3.: Man In The Mirror
4.: Dirty Diana
5.: Another Part Of Me (single version)
6.: Smooth Criminal (radio edit)
7.: Leave Me Alone
8.: Black Or White (single version)
9.: Remember The Time
10.: In The Closet (single version)
11.: Who Is It (7" edit)
12.: Heal The World
13.: Will You Be There (single version)
14.: You Are Not Alone (single version)
15.: Earth Song (radio edit)
16.: They Don't Care About Us
17.: You Rock My World (with intro)
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