Essential Michael Jackson CD

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 Good song selection, but major flaw
This set gives the impression of gathering many of Michael's hits together in their edited 45rpm single versions for the first time. But a close listen reveals that four songs -- Off the Wall, Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Human Nature, and The Way You Make Me Feel -- were instead newly edited down from the album versions... a problem, since the original singles for those four were REMIXES, and have still never appeared on CD! Strange and upsetting that Sony would try to pass them off as the single versions. If they didn't have the correct tapes, they should have used the full-length album versions... not try to pass them off for something they're not. Also, the sound is too loud, overly maximized, which compresses the dynamic range and flattens out the sound. On the plus side, we do get the US CD debut of the 45 mixes of Another Part of Me and In the Closet. But where is the single mix of "Smooth Criminal"? Instead we get the album version, sans the heavy breathing on the intro that was originally part of the song. Still, two stars for what this set could have been, and is not.
Submitted by Brian (Los Angeles)
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 Michael's Remarkable Audio History
Although his life in recent years has been filled with controversy, the one thing no detractor can ever take from him is the undeniable fact that Michael Jackson has always been able to make entertainment magic. As a child he was overwhelming in his ability to display a polished professionalism far beyond his years. And in adulthood his talent, charisma and style have never stopped maturing. This newest collection of familiar hit songs is an almost perfect compilation of his dazzling repertoire. So much is here from early recordings with his brothers to timeless songs like Billie Jean, Bad or Another Part of Me that have always had me dancing. Some people say very nasty things about Michael Jackson but they can’t diminish in any way his ever amazing talent and remarkable entertainment history. The only thing better than listening to these songs is seeing Michael perform in the ground breaking videos he has made from many of them.
Submitted by Barbara L. (New York City, N.Y.)
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 Artist of the Millenium
Michael Jackson is my Artist Of The Mille.nium, he is by far the greatest singer in history. He has such a high voice, and sometimes low. From Matt Connell P.S We know you weren't guilty Michael!
Submitted by Matt (Eastbourne,Sussex,England)
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 Review from an avid MJ fan
I saw this album for the first time in this record store, and I was amazed at the track list of this album! All his famous songs that I love were there, and as soon as I have enough money, I'll buy a copy because an album like this is a collector's item. Peace!
Submitted by Topet (Manila, Philippines)
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 great cd
this was a nice cd i defintely enjoyed it
Submitted by stvn1708 (philadelphia)
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