MattyJam said:

1. HIStory (MJ's most mature album, an absolute masterpiece, TDCAU, Earth Song, Little Susie, History, Scream, Smile - all incredible songs... the only dud is Come Together)

2. Dangerous (Who Is It is MJ's all time greatest song IMO. The rest of the album is pretty dope also)

3. Bad (a great pop album start to finish, not as much depth as his 90s work though)

4. Invincible (thoroughly underrated, not his strongest by a long stretch, but YRMW, Unbreakable, Heaven Can Wait, Speechless and The Lost Children are all vintage MJ. Let down by an uneven second half)

5. Thriller (Killer singles, so-so album tracks)

6. Off The Wall (A great album start to finish, minus Girlfriend, but probably my least listened to MJ album, you kinda have to be in the mood for it)

7. Blood On The Dancefloor (title track, Morphine, Ghosts and Is It Scary are all killer tracks, the remixes - meh)

Agreed. Who Is It is also my favorite MJ song. Tabloid Junkie is my second favorite.

1. Dangerous

2. Bad

3. HIStory

4. Thriller

5. Off the wall

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6. BOTDF

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7. Invincible

kibbles said:

CandaceS said:

It appears to me this entire SITE is a lot less active than it used to be! Not just this section.

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Edit: Maybe people stopped posting on the org because it's so hard to write or edit a post these days!? I don't think I'm the only one having problems with that.

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that's why i stopped posting. i just recently started lurking again, but not really posting.

The org is wank.

HAPPYPERSON said:

From The Vault: Michael Jackson – ‘Stranger In Moscow’

This week’s From The Vault spotlights yet another magnificent track, courtesy of the King Of Pop himself: it’s Michael Jackson‘s ‘Stranger In Moscow’.
‘Moscow’ was the last of five singles to be released from Mike’s 1995 ‘HIStory’ album. A qualitative classic, the Jackson produced cut remains a fan favorite thanks largely to its honesty and vulnerability. Written at the height of MJ’s 93 legal drama – first as a poem then developed into a full fledged-song – ‘Moscow’ deals with isolation and solitude. The slow pace and minor-key arrangements convey that very sentiment of sadness and loneliness.
While remaining rather composed throughout the bulk of the track, the bridge sees the vocalist burst out in anger, releasing his frustration about being mistreated and misunderstood.
In the US – where Jackson’s profile wasn’t at its best following much publicized controversy – the gem only peaked in the lower tier of the Hot 100, precisely at #91, but fared much better in Europe where it ascended to #4 in the UK, #1 in Spain, and #18 in France. In Australia the song reached the 14th position of the charts and peaked at #6 in New Zealand.
The black and white Nick Brandt-directed video mirrors the track’s theme and depicts sombre-looking characters including Jackson wandering the streets while the other passersby run counter in slow-motion – which is symbolism for the song’s lyrical narrative, as is the rain at the end of the video. Impressive CGI was used as often was the case with the visual artist’s biggest videos.
When it comes to fusing music and video together, it – quite literally – doesn’t get any better than Michael Jackson. Hopefully today’s talent follow in his footsteps and internalize the importance of delivering sounds and visuals that so envelope pushing that once opened they inspire generations to come. The likes of Beyonce and Lady GaGa are – at least – trying, but the industry would benefit from more.
There’s only one King Of Pop, that much is a given. Yet, the new generation would benefit from seeing his achievements and innovations as a challenge, rather than resting on their laurels. Momentary popularity is fleeting, greatness is ever-lasting

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Nice read. Thanks for posting. I didn't know that SIM charted so low in US. Never understood how YANA could have been so much more successful.

dag said:

Nice read. Thanks for posting. I didn't know that SIM charted so low in US. Never understood how YANA could have been so much more successful.

YANA had that "sound", the R.Kelly, Babyface-esque prom closing slow jam beat. The timing was perfect for the release. I remember playing that CD Single OUTTT it also had some great remixes including Scream Louder, a Frankie Knuckles mix, and the MJ Megamix on it.

Stranger In Moscow was more of a novelty tune whereas YANA was easier for folks to relate to as many of us "miss" people for many reasons, not many of us feel bitter isolation whilst enduring fame in foreign cities.

It was just 30 years ago, at age 25, Michael was THE youngest recording artist to ever received such honor at the AMA:

He was already 20 years deep in the entertainment industry at that point.

Great clip TVD!! I love Diana's humour.

Add Rock With You to the ever growing list of multitrack leaks at a whoop total number of tracks of 43!

jeidee said:

dag said:

Nice read. Thanks for posting. I didn't know that SIM charted so low in US. Never understood how YANA could have been so much more successful.

YANA had that "sound", the R.Kelly, Babyface-esque prom closing slow jam beat. The timing was perfect for the release. I remember playing that CD Single OUTTT it also had some great remixes including Scream Louder, a Frankie Knuckles mix, and the MJ Megamix on it.

Stranger In Moscow was more of a novelty tune whereas YANA was easier for folks to relate to as many of us "miss" people for many reasons, not many of us feel bitter isolation whilst enduring fame in foreign cities.

Yes, mainstream culture always finds it easier to digest a love song than a song with a deeper meaning. Stranger In Moscow, was popular in Europe because it's very much an existentalist song. It's one of the best songs he ever wrote and composed.

A rare picture of Michael with his grandfather, Joe's father.

Justin Bieber Speaks Out After Arrest, Compares Himself To Michael Jackson

See the black and white side-by-side Justin posted on Instagram.

By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212)

One day after making headlines for getting arrested in Miami, Justin Bieber is addressing his police troubles with an Instagram photo in which he references both Michael Jackson and Jay Z.

On Friday, the 19-year-old posted a side-by-side of himself leaving police custody in Miami riding on the top of an SUV and that of Jackson, also on the top of a car, outside a Santa Monica courthouse after he pleaded not guilty to child-molestation charges.

Under the photos, he quoted a Jay Z lyric from 2003's The Black Album, "What More Can I Say." "What more can they say," he wrote in reference to Jay. The Instagram marks the first time Bieber has publically addressed his arrest Thursday morning when he was taken into police custody on suspicion of DUI, resisting arrest nonviolently and driving on an expired license. He was later released on $2,500 bail.

Prior to the Instagram, Bieber's inner circle has already commented on Thursday's arrest, including manager Scooter Braun, as well as his father, Jeremy Bieber. Both of them offered their support to the pop star during the scandal.

"I can protect my kids, but I can't protect them from you and your lies. Believe in the truth not in the lies of the enemy. #reallife," he wrote, referencing a report that suggested he was with Bieber when he was arrested. Regardless of whether or not he was, Jeremy had been spotted in Miami with Bieber prior to the incident, during which he was drag racing down the streets of Miami.

Braun tweeted, "@justinbieber love you and i will act in the manner of someone who truly cares. that is all I have to say. thanks for all those

http://www.mtv.com/news/a...kson.jhtml

NaughtyKitty said:

Justin Bieber Speaks Out After Arrest, Compares Himself To Michael Jackson

See the black and white side-by-side Justin posted on Instagram.

By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212)

One day after making headlines for getting arrested in Miami, Justin Bieber is addressing his police troubles with an Instagram photo in which he references both Michael Jackson and Jay Z.

On Friday, the 19-year-old posted a side-by-side of himself leaving police custody in Miami riding on the top of an SUV and that of Jackson, also on the top of a car, outside a Santa Monica courthouse after he pleaded not guilty to child-molestation charges.

Under the photos, he quoted a Jay Z lyric from 2003's The Black Album, "What More Can I Say." "What more can they say," he wrote in reference to Jay. The Instagram marks the first time Bieber has publically addressed his arrest Thursday morning when he was taken into police custody on suspicion of DUI, resisting arrest nonviolently and driving on an expired license. He was later released on $2,500 bail.

Prior to the Instagram, Bieber's inner circle has already commented on Thursday's arrest, including manager Scooter Braun, as well as his father, Jeremy Bieber. Both of them offered their support to the pop star during the scandal.

"I can protect my kids, but I can't protect them from you and your lies. Believe in the truth not in the lies of the enemy. #reallife," he wrote, referencing a report that suggested he was with Bieber when he was arrested. Regardless of whether or not he was, Jeremy had been spotted in Miami with Bieber prior to the incident, during which he was drag racing down the streets of Miami.

Braun tweeted, "@justinbieber love you and i will act in the manner of someone who truly cares. that is all I have to say. thanks for all those

http://www.mtv.com/news/a...kson.jhtml

lolllllllllll

The Justin Beiber situation actually saddens me. He is still only a teanager and is already taking Xanax. How is his story going to end? I fear not well.

Love the single siquined,black glove. Never caught on like the white one, maybe MJ should have worn it more

TonyVanDam said:

It was just 30 years ago, at age 25, Michael was THE youngest recording artist to ever received such honor at the AMA:

He was already 20 years deep in the entertainment industry at that point.

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I remember a forum member here once said in 2008/2009 he bought this forgery (and thought it was authentic), so I'm posting this here as well:

Does anyone here know WHO bought the following FAKE and what the name of the SCAMMER (=the seller, not the buyer) is?

http://jacksonstreet.cana...94073.html

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This FORGERY was a combination of the Dangerous DAT and the "Bonus Cut" CD (both leaked previously).
You can easily tell that the item is FAKE because the inlay is a copy-paste job with Paint, combining the layout of "Bernie Grundman Mastering" with "DDD Mastering" - an EPIC FAIL (because the person who created this forgery has NO CLUE about both entities).
In addition, the DAT files (eg "What About Us") are NOT lossless and sourced from the internet leak. You would NEVER find such a low quality on a true Bernie Grundman CD!!!
But unfortunately, the scammer managed to rip off some people with this.

Has anyone contact with the site owner?

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