Bad

Michael Jackson wanted Bad to be even better than Thriller. But Thriller was the highest-selling record of all time, winner of 8 Grammys, the start of story-telling in music videos, and the breaker of racial barriers. How could he top it? While Bad failed to perform as well as Thriller, it contained classics such as Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, Dirty Diana, and I Just Can't Stop Loving You. Who can't conjure up an image of the Bad video with the dancing gang, or the Smooth Criminal suit? Bad was an amazing album in its own right, and has become one of my absolute favourites! Bad is all 80s and full of fun. This album makes me happy; it makes me want to dance, it makes me want to have a good time. Each song just feels like a pop masterpiece. This album is varied and has a song for every mood, from the very 80s, feel-good fun of Just Good Friends (why do a lot of people dislike this song?), to the more rocky, sexy Dirty Diana, to the meaningful and emotional Man in the Mirror. If I had to choose between Thriller and Bad, I would choose Bad. Not only does this era have my favourite songs, but my favourite videos! You probably know the classics like Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, Smooth Criminal and Leave Me Alone. But every song on this album is brilliant - there is no filler here at all. You get two bonus tracks, plus voice-overs from Quincy Jones talking about the making of the album, and why one of the bonus tracks, Streetwalker, didn't make the cut in 1987. I think excluding Streetwalker did the fans of '87 a great disservice - it has quickly become my ultimate favourite, even topping Dirty Diana and The Way You Make Me Feel, which I love. It might be an acquired taste... it's very fun, and suits my tastes perfectly, but others might find it silly... Everyone's different. I'm glad Streetwalker was included on the new release. I have no complaints about this album at all, except for one small thing: I'm So Blue would have been better than Fly Away. But other than that, it's an A+ album. I believe this was actually MJ's most popular era, and it's easy to see why. He was in his prime here, his element - his music appeals to young, old, male, female, kids and adults. His videos are legendary, his choreography second to none. No one has topped MJ and possibly no one ever will. I'm just sad that I wasn't here to witness this era, and appreciate it, at the time. I would have been right up there at the barrier in my 80s gear, that's for sure.

Bad what a masterpiece, its such a great album. these are the ratings i give the songs and why:- Bad 10/10 - has a great beat and makes you wanna dance to it, no matter what. The Way You Make Me Feel 10/10 - has a nice beat/tone, it makes you sing along and it is very well sang. Speed Demon 9/10 - quite a speedy kind of song, great song to listen to if our driving. Liberian Girl 10/10 - got a good R&B beat to it, and is well sang. Just Good Friends 8/10 - don't see the point of this song, its quite funky but bores you after a while. Another Part Of Me 8/10 - has a nice beat and shows a bit of emotions, but i prefer "Streetwalker" for which was replaced with this song. Man In The Mirror 10/10 - what a good song, really shows emotion and has great lyrics and vocals. I Just Can't Stop Loving You 10/10 - a lovely ballad, which makes you sing along and you find yourself playing over and over. Dirty Diana 10/10 - a good rock song, i think its about Princess Diana for which i heard anyway. Smooth Criminal 10/10 - a great dance song, which gets you dancing without stopping. Leave Me Alone 10/10 - this is a song aimed at the press to stop pestering him, it has a good beat and strong lyrics. Streetwalker 10/10 - a great song, should of been chosen instead of "Another Part Of Me" it has a better sound, what went wrong? Fly Away - 9/10 - a nice ballad beat song, has a nice feeling when you listen to it. In overall i give this album an 10/10 - its a great album has a good selection of songs, some for which could be better if replaced with "Fly Away" and "Streetwalker" instead.

I love this album!

A+

Plays well, son is pleased. The case had a small crack in it but due to covid I knew being so close to Christmas I wouldn't be able to request an exchange - that's the only reason for 4 stars

Fantastic condition, good quality listening

1987... I was 15 and I knew nothing about music, until Bad came along I was known at school as a bit of a bookworm, I loved(And still do)reading. Then my mum gave me some money to go get myself a book but there wasn't any new books out that I hadn't already read so I went to the music section of my local supermarket, the only album I saw that caught my eye was the current number one album...BAD. So I got it on cassette so I could play it on my walkman and from the first song right through to the last I was completely hooked, to say this is the only album I ever listened to for a whole year would be an understatement, I went out and bought Thriller and Off the wall but after a few listens I always ended up missing Bad. This album is a real nostalgia trip for me, it's the first album I went out and bought myself and it's the first album I listened to and absolutely loved. Michael has released a few more great albums but for me none surpass this one, this is a true eighties classic. I remember being so jealous at the time of the people that owned a CD player(I didn't) because they got leave me alone as a bonus song but it was a great relief when it was released as a single, I got my pocket money and rushed straight out to get it. This album must be bought by anybody who was a teenager in the eighties, it's a classic and deserves to sell more than Thriller.

Brilliant cd.

L'album bien reçu mais c'est la deuxième fois que je reçois un album abîmé

È arrivato giusto nei tempi solo che non ero a casa e hanno lasciato il pacco non so come dentro il giardino, non avevano alternative. Comunque il disco è uno dei più famosi e l'ho preso anche per questo oltre a tutte le canzoni bellissime dentro. Non è rovinato ne il disco ne la copertina.

It is truly sad that at the event of someone's death that their fame grows to epic proportions, sometimes even more so than when they were at their peak. Jackson has always been a fixation throughout the world as a cultural icon, through and through the controversies that sought to undo "The King of Pop". But even with his less critically praised efforts (INVINCIBLE), Jackson has always had the voice and the showmanship, that is untouchable by anyone else. He has paved the way for Usher, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and countless other performers today. BAD, is one phenomenal contribution to pop/R&B music, exploiting Michael Jackson's more rock/pop side. Instilled with hit after hit, one won't find one lax selection on BAD. Sure, THRILLER and sometimes OFF THE WALL are praised as Michael Jackson's signature works, but BAD can't be discounted giving its seven singles, its Grammy nomination for Album of the Year (1987) and its overall commercial success (even if less so than THRILLER). The album opens up brilliantly with "Bad", the title track, and a #1 single. The production, though from 1987, still sounds cutting edge to this day. Something about Quincy Jones production skills on yet another Jackson album make for one of the most timeless tracks ("Bad") and most timeless albums of our time. My favorite line must definitely be "your butt is mine" with an energized MJ showing off his machismo through this signature track. Here on "Bad", you can hear Michael Jackson borrowing from the groove oriented nature that made James Brown, Michael's idol, such a revolutionary force in rhythm and blues, and the pop music of his time. Vocally, Michael sounds perfectly in tune and gets a grade "A". "The Way You Make Me Feel" may have an inherit, signature 1980s sound, but as far as songwriting, vocal performance, and even the classicism of the production work is concerned, "The Way You Make Me Feel" is timeless. It ranks in my mind as one of Michael Jackson's very best performances. I'd stack it against any pop or R&B song today and it would easily outdo most or all of them. "Speed Demon" is given less credit than most of the "hits" from BAD. While it falls bridesmaid to many of the other tracks on BAD for me personally, it is still a killer track. The production rocks with all the synthesized instruments and the electric guitar(s). The hook is incredibly catchy and as always MJ sounds like signature MJ. MJ sounds particularly charged when he facilitates his falsetto. "Liberian Girl", like "Speed Demon" is also underrated in comparison to the "hits" of BAD. However, it is as consistent as every other track that appears here. "Liberian Girl" tends to be a smooth, mid-tempo track exploiting the utter beauty of MJ's voice. Again, the production is typical of the 1980s, but a certain timelessness is apparent, much like the timelessness of the greatest pop albums of the 1980s (Prince's PURPLE RAIN, George Michael's FAITH, or MJ's own THRILLER). Another sound, highly enjoyable track. "Just Good Friends" utilizes more cutting edge, electronic-based production work, providing for a cool-sounding, up-tempo number. MJ truly commands the track as always with his unrequited, undeniable swagger and his pitch-perfect, energetic vocals. "Another Part of Me" features bombastic production work with the King of Pop evoking his signature "hee hee" in falsetto. Few performers manage this "scream" and perhaps the only one still living is Prince (both James Brown and MJ are now gone). Not my favorite track from BAD, but certainly worth the listen, as with anything else on BAD. "Man In The Mirror" is songwriting gold and there is simply no other way to put it. Like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder before, this song is socially conscious, a theme that many of todays pop and R&B artists fail to incorporate within their albums. After the phenomenal "We Are The World", so many of Jackson's songs took on this socially conscious aspect. Definitely one of my favorites from BAD and one of Jackson's very best. The choir just adds more depth and grandness to this fantastic song. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is another brilliant Jackson song, also notably another Jackson #1. As far as the #1s from BAD, I think it falls victim to being forgotten, though personally I think it is an absolutely lovely song that is very unforgettable. Maybe it doesn't possess the greatness of say "Billie Jean" or "Rock With You", but it certainly shows off Jackson on his "A" game. "Dirty Diana", yet another #1 shows of MJ getting his Mick Jagger on. Michael Jackson goes all out rock star on this extremely well produced single that is undeniably catchy, filled with soaring electric guitars and all the machismo that goes with rock and roll. A great song, not my personal favorite Jackson hit, but definitely timeless. "Smooth Criminal" is definitely one of Jackson's best, BEST songs. The production is slick, Jackson's frantic vocals are perfect, and honestly it's just plain COOL! "Leave Me Alone", like all other BAD tracks is well written and another clear-cut hit. It definitely deserves its accolades and its place in history as a hit by the King of Pop. The production, Michael's vocals, and the songwriting are magnificent. The above mentioned tracks all appeared from the original release of BAD. Included on the SPECIAL EDITION are a couple of worthwhile bonus tracks including the funky "Streetwalker", a spanish version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" ("Todo mi amor eres tu"), and the slick"Fly Away", an unreleased ballad. Also, included are interviews regarding BAD. Overall, no one can deny this is a 5 star album. Sure, it may play bridesmaid to THRILLER or OFF THE WALL, but it is every bit as notable and enjoyable. MJ doesn't miss a beat. 5 stars.

Every song is great !

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