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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was quite excited by seeing the 2008 Remaster version of Destiny, as it holds a selection of classic Jacksons tracks not readily available elsewhere in recent mix quality (Things I Do For You, Bless His Soul, Shake Your Body (full length version)).
Upon listening to this, I immediately noticed that the mix was unusually low and dull compared to the recent 2001 Remasters of Michael Jacksons solo releases (which have excellent sound). Upon looking it and comparing the files of the new release to my old CD version of Destiny, it soon got quite apparant that this is in fact not a Remaster but simply a re-release of the exact same mixes, with the only difference being that the volume is nudged slightly up and a couple of remixes are added (those are not 12" mixes btw., but Disco mixes).
I must admit I'm sorely dissapointed with this and feal greatly cheated by this re-issue which is promoted by Amazon to be a Remaster - and although this is not explicitely stated on the package (which is simply labeled as 30 Anniversary edition) it seems like a very concious strategy by the record company in the light of all the recent re-masters of the Jackson solo catalogue.
Destiny is of course still a good record, but if you have the old CD version, there's absolutely no need to host up the extra bucks to get this new version unless you're just dying to get those remixes.
Upon listening to this, I immediately noticed that the mix was unusually low and dull compared to the recent 2001 Remasters of Michael Jacksons solo releases (which have excellent sound). Upon looking it and comparing the files of the new release to my old CD version of Destiny, it soon got quite apparant that this is in fact not a Remaster but simply a re-release of the exact same mixes, with the only difference being that the volume is nudged slightly up and a couple of remixes are added (those are not 12" mixes btw., but Disco mixes).
I must admit I'm sorely dissapointed with this and feal greatly cheated by this re-issue which is promoted by Amazon to be a Remaster - and although this is not explicitely stated on the package (which is simply labeled as 30 Anniversary edition) it seems like a very concious strategy by the record company in the light of all the recent re-masters of the Jackson solo catalogue.
Destiny is of course still a good record, but if you have the old CD version, there's absolutely no need to host up the extra bucks to get this new version unless you're just dying to get those remixes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This great album includes the fabulous up tempo disco anthem 'Blame it on the boogie'. At the other end of the scale there is a wounderfull ballad 'Push me away'. The cover has the trade mark peacock on the back. It also includes the lovly peace of writing in the front cover by Michael and Jackie about the peacock.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Destiny was the jacksons 3rd album for epic records.Originally released in 1978 this was to be the first album solely written and produced by the brothers. After leaving motown, they signed for epic in 76 and released the jacksons and Goin places LP's..both albums largelly prod by philly producers Gamble and Huff, both albums featured several self written songs..this was a test to see if their own material was as good as the songs being written for them...fortunately mostly they were, so it was decided that this album would see the bros doing it for themselves if you were !
Ironically first single blame it on the boogie was not written my michael jackson but a mick jackson ! no this is not michaels name shortened but another man altogether. Boogie was released the year before and the artist was mick jackson who had a hit in the u.k with it..most people see witten by M jackson and assume it was written by michael..well it wast folks!
Destiny is a patchy album..not nearly as good as Triumph which was to be their masterpiece 2 years after this, but nevertheless Destiny does feature the aforementioned Blame it on the Boogie,Shake your body down to the ground and the almost as good Things we do for you and All night dancin. The rest of the album is so so but it's worth getting for these essential tracks.
If you've only been into michales solo work then your missing out on some real gems from him on these albums.
Ironically first single blame it on the boogie was not written my michael jackson but a mick jackson ! no this is not michaels name shortened but another man altogether. Boogie was released the year before and the artist was mick jackson who had a hit in the u.k with it..most people see witten by M jackson and assume it was written by michael..well it wast folks!
Destiny is a patchy album..not nearly as good as Triumph which was to be their masterpiece 2 years after this, but nevertheless Destiny does feature the aforementioned Blame it on the Boogie,Shake your body down to the ground and the almost as good Things we do for you and All night dancin. The rest of the album is so so but it's worth getting for these essential tracks.
If you've only been into michales solo work then your missing out on some real gems from him on these albums.
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a gem of a cd
it was lovely to listen to Michaels pure young voice in his teens fabulous memories really good tracks some i hadn't heard
Published 1 month ago by elliotg
Brilliant :)
A very good album, definitely don't get to hear the tracks enough on the radio. Recommended ********
Published on 9 April 2010 by Ms. L. Mott
Destiny
This is fab with most of the songs written by the Jackson's, it shows that it really was time for them to move away from Motown and put their own mark on their albums
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Jane E. Grost
Destined For Greatness
This is definitely a classic Jacksons album,which has been given a 30th Anniversary makeover.I am sure that most people have heard the 2 big hits from this album Blame It On The... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by Mr. David J. Begley
JAcksons come to maturity
Fabulous album by a band at its peak. The 8 minute album version of Shake Your Body sounds a very different animal to the single version - both are great but this version is... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2008 by J. Coyle
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