It’s hard to believe, but Michael Jacksons Thriller album is now 25 years old. To celebrate the albums milestone a special 25th anniversary edition of the album hit stores in February.
I realize that most people either love or hate this guy, but I happen to be caught in the middle. His way of making music does get your attention. It seems to be passing the test of time and we all know that that is the true yard stick to measure success. Hell, the man-child even got the great Eddie Van Halen to play on this album.
Van Halen’s guitar style, referred to as Shred, comes at you like the heat of the sun on a cold winter’s day on “Beat it”! If the album’s style passes the Eddie test then there has to be something great and innovative about Micheal’s formula, to successful writing!
If you want to hear more about the album and hear what the King of Pop himself has to say about it watch this video.
Rolling Stone profiled record producer Clive Davis in their February 21 issue. His philosophy is that songs are beautiful because they are hits vs. the other way around. By that measure “Thriller” is beautiful. Quincy Jones had a big impact on the beauty and was why artists like Eddie Van Halen played on it.
Thats a good CD, but im waiting for that rick ross trilla album. I know, rap music. Sorry.