Amazon.co.uk Review: Michael Jackson's Thriller is the bestselling album of all time, with 45 million worldwide sales powered by eight Grammy Awards. The 1982 album was also a success from which the pop superstar never really recovered--subsequent albums seemed to have no other goal than to beat the records set by Thriller. The highly- polished sound of Quincy Jones's production sounds almost organic compared to Jackson's more recent work, and in the same regard, Thriller was significantly slicker than its predecessor, Off the Wall. Both albums established a Jackson style that aimed for the dance floor with songs built on a state-of-the-art bed of percussion and keyboards. Elements of milestone Thriller tracks like "Billie Jean" (arguably Jackson's best-ever performance) and "Beat It" (with its hard- rock solo by guitarist Eddie Van Halen) influenced not just Jackson's records, but those of the entire dance-pop world. On the song "Thriller", Jackson indulged his taste for the juvenile and invited Vincent Price to rap in a really scary voice. With Thriller the album, Jackson created a different kind of monster--a hit album of such magnitude that it would have an irrevocable impact not just on the singer's art, but on his altogether kooky life. --John Milward
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Rating: - A Poison Chalice
In the same way that one becomes colder the further away from the sun travel, the quality of MJs CDs/LPs diminished the further away he departed from his best CD Off the Wall. As this is the CD after the great 1979 release, he still has something in his favor. By & large he was still blessed to be working with Quincy Jones & the under valued Rod Templeton. At this time he wasn't chasing the title of King of Pop, or following the latest trends. He was also using live instruments ( the lack ... Read More
Rating: - This Is Thriller...
...Thriller night!
1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'. 10/10
2. Baby Be Mine. 9/10
3. The Girl Is Mine. 7/10
4. Thriller. 10/10
5. Beat It. 10/10
6. Billie Jean. 10/10
7. Human Nature. 9/10
8. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). 9/10
9. The Lady In My Life. 8/10
OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
A new MJ fan is introduced every month, firstly buying "Bad" or the best-selling album of all time, "Thriller". Hats of to MJ, for making a timeless ... Read More
Rating: - Hats Off To Michael - A Timeless Masterpiece,
There's a reason why Thriller is the biggest selling album of all time, and there's a reason we're all still hooked on it 25 years later. It's the combination of a truly incredible artist, with a collection of truly incredible songs that seem to appeal to everyone, the stuff on this CD is mind blowing. It's genre is very mixed with elements of Funk, Rock & Pop, highlights for me include 'Wanna Be Startin' Somthin' a great upbeat and super catchy opener to the album, excuse the slighly stupid lyrics ... Read More
Rating: - Over 104 Million Copies Sold......and counting!!!
Put Simply, HE IS THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME!!!!!! HE IS THE KING OF POP!!!!!! HE IS MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!! Nuff said!
Rating: - Thriller Earns Its Accolades
Michael Jackson's incredibly popular "Thriller" became to my generation the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper," just as MJ himself became our Beatles. Reviewing "Thriller" is like reviewing Elvis' best-of CD, or a Shakespeare collection. It is not easy, nor as useful, because for those who appreciate this genre, we already know it and love it. This album, if nothing else, is MJ's legacy, and is the starting point for all discussions about 80s pop music, MTV, videos and MJ's unusual career.
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