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Michael Jackson had recorded solo prior to the release of Off the Wall in 1979, but this was his breakthrough, the album that established him as an artist of astonishing talent and a bright star in his own right. This was a visionary album, a record that found a way to break disco wide open into a new world where the beat was undeniable, but not the primary focus -- it was part of a colorful tapestry of lush ballads and strings, smooth soul and pop, soft rock, and alluring funk. Its roots hearken back to the Jacksons' huge mid-'70s hit "Dancing Machine," but this is an enormously fresh record, one that remains vibrant and giddily exciting years after its release. This is certainly due to Jackson's emergence as a blindingly gifted vocalist, equally skilled with overwrought ballads as "She's Out of My Life" as driving dancefloor shakers as "Working Day and Night" and "Get on the Floor," where his asides are as gripping as his delivery on the verses. It's also due to the brilliant songwriting, an intoxicating blend of strong melodies, rhythmic hooks, and indelible construction. Most of all, its success is due to the sound constructed by Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, a dazzling array of disco beats, funk guitars, clean mainstream pop, and unashamed (and therefore affecting) schmaltz that is utterly thrilling in its utter joy. This is highly professional, highly crafted music, and its details are evident, but the overall effect is nothing but pure pleasure. Jackson and Jones expanded this approach on the blockbuster Thriller, often with equally stunning results, but they never bettered it. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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- Thriller
- Released 1982
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- Essential Michael Jackson
- Released 2005
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- HIStory: Past, Present And Future, Book I
- Released 1995
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- Bad
- Released 1987
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His First Solo Album
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- By Mub Style
- 10/25/2009 15:52:18
- While I knew about the talent of Michael Jackson, I didn't really know much about his albums. So I wanted to listen to his 1st solo album and it's very impressive. All the songs in the album "Off the Wall" are hits and it totally showcases the talent of Michael Jackson, this is the reason why he deserves to have the name "King of Pop". The songs are groovy and chill. The one song that i totally felt was "She's Out of my Life". Anyone can feel the emotion that Michael Jackson put through this song. I recommend this album to anyone who has just listened to his "hits" album because there's more to Michael Jackson. Mostly every song he's made is a hit.
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The first album
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- By thaliasanders
- 6/30/2009 19:51:29
- I remember listening to this album in the 1980's.
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