Thriller: Michael Jackson’s 1982 Classic Album
Track 1: “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” – There’s more great ideas in this one pop song than there is in the entirety of most pop albums.
Track 2: “Baby Be Mine” – An under appreciated song that keeps the boogie going after the outstanding opener.
Track 3: “The Girl Is Mine” – Paul McCartney joins Michael Jackson on this silly love song (that Michael wrote.) Yes, it’s silly but it’s still a nice little tune and I like the playful interaction between these two music legends.
Track 4: “Thriller” – The ultimate Halloween pop song which is the soundtrack to the greatest music video ever. One of three songs on the album written by Rod Temperton. He also wrote “The Lady In My Life” and “Baby Be Mine.”
Track 5: “Beat It” – MJ’s version of rock music includes a great Eddie Van Halen guitar solo that made this song the favorite Michael Jackson song for many rockers.
Track 6: “Billie Jean” – Still sounds fresh over 25 years later. This is a song that “commands people to the dance floor.” And you should know that MJ wrote this brilliant pop song himself.
Track 7: “Human Nature” – I love the combination of a really beautiful tune along with somewhat disturbing lyrics such as “she likes the way I stare.”
Track 8: “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” – There are so many things I love about this song. The incredible energy in Michael’s voice. The “robot” & “chipmunk” voices. The irresistible urge to dance that it gives me. A great song.
Track 9: “The Lady In My Life” – This is probably the most forgettable song on the album but it still has some really nice moments. Particularly once it gets going after a somewhat lethargic beginning.
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