Word: jacksonã
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Dates: during 2001-2001
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...fingers to snap and the feet to moonwalk. Songs like “Smooth Criminal” have beats so edgy they make your blood bounce and your body shake. Michael Jackson in particular is as celebrated for his elaborate, deceptively smooth dance craft as for his music. But Jackson??s heyday has long since passed, and the artistry of his videos has been buried by time and the emergence of new popstars...
...capella solo introduces “Speechless,” an incredibly sincere ballad composed and written by the King himself. Jackson??s voice is devoid of device and aching with heart-wrenching honesty and passion...
Another showcase for Jackson??s newfound raw sincerity is “You Are My Life,” a pleasant love ballad enjoyable in its simplicity. “Privacy” is a throwback to “Scream,” both in terms of his voice and the music. Jackson angrily lashes out at his perennial foes, the media, to the sound of cameras clicking busily away in the background. And, while he does not mention her by name, he pays tribute to the death of Princess Diana while simultaneously attacking the paparazzi...
...presence of a guest star in the form of the late Rod Serling. Audio snippets from the CBS archive are mixed and matched to the beat in this “Thriller” redux. Despite the audio special effects and lyrics that evoke occult fantastical nightmares, Jackson??s past hits will hardly feel “Threatened.” This is no “Thriller,” merely filler that will be better remembered for its interesting voice-over gimmick than by its largely uninteresting music...
...Jackson??s latest album may not be entirely invincible, but it unmistakably demonstrates that his skill has only improved with time. Years pass by and kingdoms fall, but if Invincible is any indication, Jackson will continue to enjoy a long reign as the King...