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The Essential Michael Jackson

 : The Essential Michael Jackson

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0827969428726
Item Dimensions: 25
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: July 19, 2005
Studio: Sony


Disc 1:
  1. I Want You Back
  2. ABC
  3. The Love You Save
  4. Got To Be There (Single Version)
  5. 5. Rockin' Robin
  6. Ben (Single Version)
  7. Enjoy Yourself
  8. Blame It On The Boogie
  9. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (Single Edit)
  10. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Single Version)
  11. Rock With You (Single Version)
  12. Off The Wall3:45
  13. She's Out Of My Life
  14. Can You Feel It (Single Version)
  15. The Girl Is Mine
  16. Billie Jean (Single Version)
  17. Beat It (Single Version)
  18. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Single Version)
  19. Human Nature
  20. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
  21. Thriller (Single Version)
Disc 2:
  1. Bad
  2. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  3. Leave Me Alone
  4. The Way You Make Me Feel (Single Version)
  5. Man In The Mirror
  6. Dirty Diana
  7. Another Part Of Me (Single Version)
  8. Smooth Criminal (Radio Edit)
  9. Black Or White (Single Version)
  10. Heal The World
  11. Remember The Time
  12. In The Closet (Single Version)
  13. Who Is It (7" Edit)
  14. Will You Be There (Single Version)
  15. Dangerous
  16. You Are Not Alone (Single Version)
  17. You Rock My World (with intro)


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Editorial Review:

Album Description:
The 2CD The Essential Michael Jackson takes you on a journey from budding star, to iconic legend and allows you to immerse yourself in the musical and emotional development of each track defining the story of a global superstar.

Michael Jackson needs no introduction, as part of the Jackson 5 he helped make up a remarkable musical family and one of the biggest pop phenomenons of the early 70s. The Jacksons' infectious brand of funky soul and now iconic stage presence reached out globally and made them and Michael international stars.

As the success of the band grew, Michael branched out with his own solo career first launching with "Got to be There" and then "Rockin' Robin". The momentum started to grow with the release of more successful singles and, as the hype surrounding the Jackson 5 slowed down towards the late 70s, Michael continued to develop and grow as an artist. With the release of Off the Wall, an immaculately crafted set of funky disco-pop, smooth soul, and lush, sentimental pop ballads, Michael cemented his place as a global star. The 1980s were a career-defining period with his instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and loads of sheer star power Michael Jackson was unstoppable. The 1982 album Thriller became the biggest selling album of all time and combined his musical genius with an exceptional and ahead of its time music video epic. Bad (1987) was released with enormous public anticipation and spawned another succession of hit singles with "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Man in the Mirror."



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A+ compilation with some flaws
Everyone should have at least 1 michael jackson album in their music library. If you only want the hits and the popular stuff, this 2 disc sampler should fit the bill. It can be found in most department stores for around $13 and some change or cheaper for a used copy. There are a few chart toppers that were left off this compilation though. Most notably

"Scream" 1995

"Say Say Say" 1983

"Stranger In Moscow" 1996

"Jam" 1991

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - All The Good Ones Are Here
I love this CD. I already had it, but bought another one just for my car. I love me some Michael Jackson. Rest in peace sweet prince...



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Album
This is my 3rd CD. I gave it to my sister and brothers, and they love the compilation of songs. It has all of MJ's good hits way from pre-Thriller to Thriller.





Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Amazing
I was in shock when as we all were when I heard that Michael Jackson had died. By the time I arrived at home that evening I felt numb. After turning on a video channnel and listening and watching "Mike" for a while I realized that we should be celebrating. I purchased this CD then and listened to in almost exclusively for 3 months.

It's a must have party!!!



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great old school Michael Jackson
I really like this CD. It's got so much of the old school Michael Jackson I was looking for. It has a little more Jackson 5 that I might have wanted, but it really does the job when you are looking to get into the groove with some MJ tunes. Definitely recommend if you're looking to reconnect to some of his old music, as well as some of his later, more popular titles. It will make you want to sing and dance like you were when you were growing up. Great compilation of Jackson hits!




 
 
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