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OFF THE WALL remaster contains previously unreleased demos and commentary by producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton.
Recorded in Los Angeles, California between 1978 & 1979. Originally released on Epic (35745).
Digitally remastered by Bernie Grundman (Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, California).
As the lead singer of the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson had already been labeled a legend at a young age; but OFF THE WALL introduced the world to the adult Michael Jackson, and proved that he was still very much worthy of that label. It was the real beginning for Michael as a solo artist, and opened the doors for his next album THRILLER, which would become the greatest selling album of all time and help foist upon a Jackson a new title: King Of Pop.
Under the supervision of Quincy Jones, OFF THE WALL illustrated some of Jackson's most soulful material. The title-track is among the album's smoothest, and introduces his silky feel for the dance-floor. The lively "Working Day And Night" was a teaser for the singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You," both of which reached #1 on the pop charts. Slowing down the pace, the album also hosted some romantic tunes which, through the years, have become classics in their own right. With "Girlfriend" and "She's Out Of My Life," Michael proved that he never lost his golden touch when it came to love songs.
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Personnel includes: Michael Jackson (vocals, percussion); Patti Austin (vocals); David Williams, Marlo Henderson, Phil Upchurch, Wah Wah Watson, Marlo Henderson, Larry Carlton (guitar); Larry Williams (flute, alto & tenor saxophones); Kim Hutchcroft (flute, tenor & baritone saxophones); Jerry Hey (trumpet, flugelhorn); Gary Grant (trumpet); William Reichenbach (trombone); Greg Phillinganes (electric piano, synthesizer); David "Hawk" Wolinski (electric piano); Michael Boddiker (synthesizer, programming); George Duke, David Foster (synthesizer); Louis Johnson (bass); John Robinson (drums, percussion); Randy Jackson, Janet Jackson, Richard Heath, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).
Producers: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson.
Reissue producer: Bruce Swedien.Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.107) - Ranked #31 in Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records".
Rolling Stone (2/01/01, p.59) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...Was and remains a perfect album....the rhythm never lets up, and neither does the quality....Never has Michael sounded so self-assured, his talents so right for the pop moment..."
Spin (p.112) - "It's only right that maybe the greatest single-artist disco album was the work of that generation's greatest dancer."
Q (9/99, p.128) - 5 stars (out of 5) - "...one of the greatest albums ever made...all the songs are great, the sound is new and different, and it was a big part of pleasant people's lives at the time....some of the best melodies in the history of pop..."
Q (Magazine) (p.126) - "[Jackson] displayed a thrilling command of pop-dance dynamics, revealing talents only glimpsed on his four Motown solo albums..."
NME (Magazine) (10/2/93, p.29) - Ranked #93 in NME's list of the 'Greatest Albums Of All Time.' Michael Jackson Off The Wall Songs Off The Wall Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A SOUL CLASSIC
Back in the day, this record was all over the clubs. This is a soul classic and Michael's best dance record. So why did Epic have to gum it up with talking commentaries. Put that stuff on a separate disc if it must be included. This kind of nonsense is all too prevalent with remastered reissues. Record companies need to leave it alone!!! I just wanna hear the music, man.
Submitted by gangarunner (Southern Ca)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 3 of 3 found this helpful. This one of my favorite Michael Jackson albums
Absolutely love it!!!
Submitted by jenniemontero (Memphis, TN, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 3 of 4 found this helpful. Must have for collecters!
Just recently added this CD to my collection as it is indeed the album that started his thrust to mega stardom. Quincy Jones and Jackson have one that shows the world that Michael's talent is truly God given!
Submitted by a reviewer (Charlotte NC, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. This is Michael's best album!
Off the Wall was a great start for Michael's solo career, and will forever be a huge part of music history!
Submitted by ThrillerGirl7 (Castaic, CA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. The Coming
Everbody knew about Michael Jackson before this cd. After this cd thats when the legend of Michael started to grow. Song after song Michael would capture you, and bring you into his world of music. And the song OFF THE WALL,is probably the most unrated song he has ever did. This One is his best album, cause this one showed the world what the gloved one can do.
Submitted by machocuzz (Fort Worth,Tx,Usa)
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