

Limited vinyl LP repressing in gatefold jacket. Bad is the seventh solo studio album by Michael Jackson. It was released on August 31, 1987, nearly five years after Jackson's previous studio album, Thriller. Bad was recorded during the first half of 1987. The lyrical themes on the record relate to media bias, paranoia, racial profiling, romance, self-improvement and world peace. The album is widely regarded as having cemented Jackson's status as one of the most successful artists of the 1980s, as well as enhancing his solo career and being one of the best musical projects of his career. Five of the singles hit #1 in the United States, while a sixth charted within the Top Ten, and a seventh charted within the Top Twenty on the Hot 100. Bad peaked at #1 in thirteen countries and charted within the Top Twenty in other territories. Review: Fun, feel-good, 80s, MJ perfection - an all-time pop classic - 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. Review: Fantastic album. - Came in perfect condition. As described. Sounds great.
| ASIN | B0851MXSZQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 180 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 15 in Pop Rock 65 in Vinyl |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,202) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 2724475909689 |
| Label | Sony Music Cmg |
| Manufacturer | Sony Music Cmg |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 0.76 x 30.48 cm; 476.27 g |
K**Y
Fun, feel-good, 80s, MJ perfection - an all-time pop classic
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.
M**S
Fantastic album.
Came in perfect condition. As described. Sounds great.
J**A
Bad
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.
C**N
Christine
Brilliant cd.
A**A
Fantastic quality
Fantastic quality and well worth the money!
L**.
Plays fine, pleased with purchase.
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
N**E
Perfect
Perfect
M**J
Perfect!!
Happy with record.
R**S
FR Michael Jackson Bad LP: Magnifique son et pressage. Excellent achat. Détails des voix, aigus, image stéréo et scène sonore, et les basses sont IMPRESSIONNANTES ! Bien mieux que le CD 192 kHz, 24 bits HD de HD Tracks. La pochette du LP est excellente ! Fortement recommandé pour les amoureux de Michael Jackson et du vinyle. EN Magnificent sound and pressing. Excellent purchase. Details of voices, treble, stereo image and soundstage, and the bass is AWESOME! Much better than the CD 192 kHz, 24 bit HD from HD Tracks. The LP cover is excellent! Highly recommended for lovers of Michael Jackson and vinyl.
L**Z
Super płyta gra przepięknie polecam
S**T
Obwohl „Thriller“ die wohl berühmteste Platte des King of Pop ist, so finde ich „Bad“ doch noch ein Stück besser. Das siebte Sudioalbum von Michael Jackson kam fünf Jahre nach dem ebenso legendären „Thriller“ (1982) heraus und manifestierte Jackson als die Legende, die er heute ist. „Bad“ ist nicht nur mein Lieblingsalbum von Jackson, sondern wahrscheinlich auch objektiv seine stärkste Arbeit, wenn man sich die einzelnen Tracks genauer ansieht, denn mehr als die Hälfte der Stücke wurden zu weltweit bekannten Singles. Das Album beginnt mit dem berühmten Titelträger „Bad“. Einer von Jackson's absoluten Klassikern und immer wieder ein Hit. Der Song ist wirklich „bad“ und der Refrain ist legendär, mehr muss man nicht sagen! „The Way You Make Me Feel“ ist einer der Songs, die man als „Füllmaterial“ bezeichnen könnte, doch im Gegensatz zu Jackson's früheren Alben, ist dieses Stück alles andere, als simple Überbrückungszeit. Der Song hat einen tollen Beat und wieder einen klasse Refrain! Weiter geht’s mit „Speed Demon“ ist vom Flair und der Atmosphäre her ähnlich zu „Bad“, wenn auch etwas harmloser, aber trotzdem sehr gut anzuhören. „Liberian Girl“ ist einer der ungewöhnlichsten und zugleich schönsten Stücke von Michael. Etwas kitschig, aber sehr atmosphärisch und ein krasser Stilwechsel. Mit „Just Good Friends“ gibt’s dann wieder ein tolles Tempo du ein gutes Duett mit Stevie Wonder. Und die beiden harmonieren wirklich klasse, wie ich finde, cooler Song! Der Anfang von „Another Part Of Me“ klingt wie die „THX“-Eröffnung, die man zum Beispiel bei den „Star Wars“-Filmen auf DVD hört… Der Song jedenfalls hat wieder mehr vom „Bad“-Flair. In meinen Augen der vielleicht schwächste Song, aber immer noch deutlich besser, als so manche schwache Stücke von den Vorgängeralben. „Man In The Mirror“ ist einer der nächsten Mega-Hits von Jackson. Ich persönlich bin kein Riesen-Fan des Songs, aber schlecht finde ich den Song auf keinen Fall. Es ist der erste große „World“-Song von Michael, besonders wenn der Chor am Ende mit einsetzt, und nicht umsonst so beliebt, obwohl ich mehr der „Heal The World“-Typ bin. „I Just Can't Stop Loving You“ ist der nächste kitschig, schöne Track auf dem Album. Gerade der Refrain macht das Stück sehr hörenswert und berührend. Dies ist ein Duett mit der R&B-Sängerin Siedah Garrett. „Dirty Diana“ ist einer meiner „Undercover“-Favoriten von Jackson und besonders hier auf der Platte ein absolutes Highlight! Der Rock-Song ist der „Beat It“-Gegensatz zu „Thriller“, besonders das Gitarren-Solo hat einen sehr ähnlichen Klang zu „Beat It“. „Das Stück ist aber trotzdem ganz anders und bietet wieder einen mitreißenden Refrain (das ganze Album hat großartige Refrains!). Es folgt der nächste Welt-Hit: „Smooth Criminal“! Und schon weiß man, woran man ist. Neben „Bad“ der wohl berühmteste Hit des Weltstars. Cool, dreckig, schnell und am Ende fragt man sich „Annie, are you ok?“ Genial! „Leave Me Alone“ schließt das Original-Album ab. Und auch der letzte Track ist hochwertige Ware und hat Ohrwurmpotential. Gerade der Background ist sehr cool und lässt das Album mit derselben „Dreckigkeit“ enden, die mit „Bad“ eingeführt wurde. 48 Minuten dauert das Album und ist damit nochmal sechs Minuten länger, als „Thriller“ (und hat noch dazu zwei Songs mehr). Fazit: „Bad“ ist eins der Alben, das die 80er geprägt hat. Michael Jackson liefert ein nahezu perfektes Album ab und überzeugt mit jedem Track. Jede Menge Singleauskopplungen sprechen für die Stärke der einzelnen Stücke, aber auch der Hörfluss ist super. Das zweite Meisterwerk von Jackson!
ひ**ん
素晴らしい
W**N
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