NEW Michael Jackson Album Review - Michael - 2010
- 13 years ago
http://audioimagery.net New Michael Jackson Album Review There are many people that question whether or not Michael Jackson is actually singing the songs on the album. Let me make this clear – This is MJ. There is no doubt about that. It may not be as refined and as precise as we have all come to love but this is the King of POP. If you are a Michael Jackson purist then you will probably listen and be turned away and at first I was slightly. There are certain songs you can definitely tell they had to do a bit of work to get the most out of what were probably test/scratch vocals. For those that know MJ’s collection like the back of their hand you will realize that some of these songs are actually pretty old. (I Like) the way you love me, Best Of Joy, Much Too Soon and Behind the Mask all feel like they were written during the Quincy Jones era. They have just been updated a bit for its 2010 release. From the distinct bass lines, sometimes quirky synth sounds and has the classic melodies it has the 1980’s written all over it. (I Can’t Make It) Another Day featuring Lenny Kravitz sounds like a lost track written during the Dangerous or History era in the mid 90’s. The old-school influences aren’t a problem though. To me this is a reminder of just how timeless MJ’s music is. I have listened to this album only twice. The first time the energy felt a little lackluster and phoned in. You can just tell this is pieced together. But the second time through I couldn’t help but wanna get up and dance. The ballads possess more character and more depth than expected. Keep your Head up and Hold My Hand will fulfill the “heal the world” component that every MJ album has. The Neo-inspired Monster, while being slightly over produced, is definitely the MJ song I was waiting for. This song will be on repeat. If this isn’t the next single Sony is probably doing even more crack than I thought. Breaking News feels more at home on the album than it did as a random out-of-place release by Sony online. Hollywood Tonight ...