"Thriller" is 25 years old - a quarter of a century.
It's the biggest selling record of all time - over 52 million units; records, cassettes, some music-club generated 8-tracks even, a now, compact disc and digital downloads.
The only other amazing thing is no one these days admits they ever bought one. People are going to sneak into the big box stores late at night or early in the morning for the 25th anniversary commemorative release when they think no one is looking.
Why?
Who knows?
"Thriller" has held its own over the years - Michael Jackson's personal eccentricity aside, this is a masterfully crafted piece of music - a 1980s memorial that is going to be around for awhile. Recommended listening; a lot of fun to experience again, and the short films included on DVD ("Beat It," "Billie Jean," and the full length "Thriller") and a few bonus music tracks make this a wise buy. What are you waiting for?
2 comments:
LOVE this album! I picked up the same disc as you.
Regarding the secretive purchasing, I think MJ has a taint, to put it mildly. However, I think this album is A. a reminder of when he was, at least in the public eye, normal (exhibit A: his nose!) and B. an album where the art transcends the artist. I mean, these are all, for the most part, solid songs - even the heavy syrup of "The Girl is Mine". I found it interesting too that I don't think any of the remixes come close to improving on the originals. I think arguably Kanye West's comes the closest, while I think Fergie's version of "Beat It" is completely unbearable. Thankfully, I can leave the remixes off the iPod!
Good call on giving "Thriller" some love!> Brian H.
Tanks!!!
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