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Advantages: Practically every song a classic, includes Jackson 5
Disadvantages: Yet another greatest hits

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 ... Read review

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 ... Read review