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- Number of Discs: 1
- ASIN: B00005R0C2
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,112,040 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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"We wanted a tough album," producer Quincy Jones recalls in a bonus interview on this special edition of Bad. Though the 1987 blockbuster would appear to be Michael Jackson's most personal statement to date--nine of its 11 cuts were written solely by him--its appeal also rested more on craft than the idiosyncratic art of Thriller and Off the Wall. At the same time, most of Bad has aged well in spite of its digital brittleness and MIDI treatments of gems such as Jimmy Smith's organ solo on the title track. While the third best of his first three Epic solo discs, Bad carries a lot of what people love about Jackson's music. This disc also benefits from two fine outtakes, the exciting, up-tempo "Streetwalker" and the Carpenters homage "Fly Away". Either could easily have extended the record's run of hit singles. --Rickey Wright
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Prior to the Bad album I was listening to the likes of Madonna, Whitney Houston & Queen and thought that Michael Jackson was a good artist but not a favourite of mine. This album rocketed the guy to the top of my favourites in the music world. This is quite simply a breathtaking album where Michael Jackson used his experience from Thriller and took it a step further by creating music that was not only genius, but genuinely appealing to all age groups. You could be tempted into calling Bad a "Pop" album, but this would be an injustice to Michael Jackson and his mentor & co-producer Quincy Jones. The album IS a Pop album but uses R&B, Gospel & Rock to flavour the tracks into what I consider the greatest combination of music ever. A genuine classic album will display diversity without sounding all-over-the-place, something that I think Michael Jackson has partially fallen foul to on his later releases.
Most people aged between 20 and 70 will know at least half of this album recognising timeless classics such as The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal & Man In the Mirror. I swear that even the tracks that Michael decided not to use would have made Top 10 singles at the time, he was quite simply that brilliant in the late 80's.
If your reading this review with a view to buying the album then yes, I'm a fan of Michael Jackson. I wasn't however at the time of buying this CD so be warned - it really is good enough to change your outlook on music !
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I totally disagree with the critics who claim that the tracks on BAD have become dated over the years. I am only 16, so I don't remember the reaction to BAD at the time it was released, but I can safely say that this album still has a massive influence on music today-just look at Alien Ant Farm's cover of Smooth Criminal. This album covers many different styles of music, ranging from rock (Dirty Diana) to the more chilled, soulful tracks (e.g. Liberian Girl). Definately a worthy follow up to Thriller, this album shows some of MJ's best work.
37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
You can say what you like about Wacko Jacko, but it would be churlish to even pretend that this guy was not hugely important in pop history. With the recent chart success of Alien Ant Farm's cover of Smooth Criminal, I would guess that quite a few of todays teens and sub-teens are going to be turning their attention to Jackson as for the first time. They won't be disappointed. The sheer quality of this album remains as startling now as it was on release - the songs, the musicians, the production, it's all there. More than that, listening today makes you realise just how much of a pioneer Jackson was in his heyday. It's fresh, it's fun, you can't help dancing and it reminds you that there was a time when pop was not interchangeable with pap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
BAD - MICHAEL JACKSON CD
ARRIVED QUICKLY, UNDAMAGED, AND PACKAGED WELL. PURCHASED AS A GIFT. GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, RECIPIENT WAS VERY PLEASED, WOULD RECOMMEND
Published 28 days ago by J. James
excellent
I received this order very quickly after ordering. It was a smooth transaction would definitely recommend and use again. Thanks
Published 8 months ago by music fan
why have they replace tracks with edited versions?
This is one of my favorite Jackson albums, I think I may prefer is to Thriller. However why have sony replaced Dirty diana with the edited single version, taken the breathing off... Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Big G (Gordon)
A Revolution in Songs
What this album represents is more than music. It is a life changing experience for me that has lasted now for 30 years. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sam Hussein
Not Bad...
My daughter bought this album for her birthday, (she is a big MJ fan) and she loves it. The better known tracks are great and the vocals are amazing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Isla
wrong bad album
I got the wrong MJ Bad album from amazon. I ordered the one with No Quincy Jones Interview. I got the one With the interview.
Not very pleased with it. Read more
Not very pleased with it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lara
Not the original album
This is one of my favorite Jackson albums, I think I may prefer is to Thriller.It sold more in the UK than triller. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. G. Prizeman
This CD is my all time fave!
You'll love all the tracks because their simply amazing, I like this more than Thriller! Great to dance to...I strongly recommend!
Published 16 months ago by Asha
Masterpiece
Michael Jackson continues his legacy with a follow up to the biggest selling album of all time. He does it with Bad. Expectations are high, and it definitely delivers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Eismont
It's not bad, It's brilliant
What ever you think of Michael Jackson as a person, when ever you come to his music it's amazing and this album somes that up. Full of classics and brillilant and diffrent songs. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ben Nicholson
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