New Michael Jackson album announced: Xscape. 8 unreleased songs coming May 13th.

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Jesus Christ that scared me
 
Loving You sounds great! A nice throwback to 80's Michael. If he were alive today, I don't think we'd ever hear it though.
 
What an awful title.

"Xscape".

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I meant to mention the other day how I haven't been a fan of the posthumous album titles. The majority of MJ's solo albums could all be used to describe him in some way

"He's Off the Wall"
"He's a Thriller"
"He's Bad"
"He's Dangerous"
"HIStory"
"He's Invincible"

I always thought that was unique and gave the albums a bit of extra weight. I guess you could say "Michael" did it too, but that one felt a bit lazy.
 
God, when you list them like that they're all truly awful album titles! So, so cheesy.

Off The Wall is an ok name I guess, but Invincible? Really?

God rest his soul, but what a cheeseball he was!
 
Not sure why Vevo are uploading the new songs, but then taking them down after a few hours. I presume it has something to do with Sony.
 
I meant to mention the other day how I haven't been a fan of the posthumous album titles. The majority of MJ's solo albums could all be used to describe him in some way

"He's Off the Wall"
"He's a Thriller"
"He's Bad"
"He's Dangerous"
"HIStory"
"He's Invincible"

I always thought that was unique and gave the albums a bit of extra weight. I guess you could say "Michael" did it too, but that one felt a bit lazy.

"His Xscape"
 
New song: A Place With No Name. Yes, before you ask, it does borrow the melody from Michael's own "Leave Me Alone" as well as "A Horse With No Name" by America (with full permission).

It's to go with Xperia, since they have a joint promotion or something.

NOW you understand just how cheesy the title :D

No, like every other one of his albums, it's named after a song on it. The song "Xscape," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, was recorded in 2000 for Michael's album Invincible, but was left off of it. It has been re-done by Jerkins for this album.
 
New song: A Place With No Name. Yes, before you ask, it does borrow the melody from Michael's own "Leave Me Alone" as well as "A Horse With No Name" by America (with full permission).



No, like every other one of his albums, it's named after a song on it. The song "Xscape," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, was recorded in 2000 for Michael's album Invincible, but was left off of it. It has been re-done by Jerkins for this album.

The beat is quite something. At 1:24 or so it gets real though, and I definitely like what I'm hearing :_)
 
Will this be available on the Google Play Store? I don't know if I should purchase the disc or just wait for it to go up on the store since I have All Access.
 
I meant to mention the other day how I haven't been a fan of the posthumous album titles. The majority of MJ's solo albums could all be used to describe him in some way

"HIStory"

I always thought that was unique and gave the albums a bit of extra weight. I guess you could say "Michael" did it too, but that one felt a bit lazy.

Holy crap, I feel like an idiot. His Story, that is awesome. Never realized that.
 
New song: A Place With No Name. Yes, before you ask, it does borrow the melody from Michael's own "Leave Me Alone" as well as "A Horse With No Name" by America (with full permission).



No, like every other one of his albums, it's named after a song on it. The song "Xscape," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, was recorded in 2000 for Michael's album Invincible, but was left off of it. It has been re-done by Jerkins for this album.

Maybe it needs to grow on me but I prefer the beat from the demo of Place With No Name.
 
New song: A Place With No Name. Yes, before you ask, it does borrow the melody from Michael's own "Leave Me Alone" as well as "A Horse With No Name" by America (with full permission).



No, like every other one of his albums, it's named after a song on it. The song "Xscape," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, was recorded in 2000 for Michael's album Invincible, but was left off of it. It has been re-done by Jerkins for this album.

There are 8 songs in the album, why do you think they went with Xscape?
 
I actually like it a lot. Cool rolling beat and a robotic baseline inspired by Leave Me Alone. Comparatively, the 2008 version sounds kinda dull now.
 
Privacy and Cry come across as Michael going through the motions with the anti-media song and the Man In the Mirror style song.

Lost Children and You Are My Life are just too sappy for me.

Most of the Jerkins produced stuff has too many machine noises and sounds really dated. Michael's other albums managed to blend plenty of instruments and synthesizers and create a layered but natural organic sound.

This is coming from someone who's favorite musician is Jackson and thinks that 95% of his music is genius. Michael's talent never decline though. Those Invincible outtakes and the stuff on The Ultimate Collection was brilliant.
Heh, I see who its coming from but im the same way. I just feel like its underrated..coming from a guy with both the thriller and beat it jackets with real leather. Michael Jackson is my favorite musician, and its simply untouchable to me. Ive been listening and enjoying his music since I was 4 years old and im only 23. I love everything jackson 5, jacksons... ALL OF IT. Ive had plenty old heads ask me how do you know "X" song lol
 
There are 8 songs in the album, why do you think they went with Xscape?

Michael always chooses the one word title of a song as his albumtitle. Seeing as there's only Xscape and Chicago here as songtitles with only one word, Xscape isn't a very odd choice.
 
all the released tracks sound overproduced to me. maybe they aren't, but I can't shake it, knowing that MJ didn't have any input feels weird. it's nowhere near as bad as 'michael', but still. vocally they are sublime, but that goes without saying.

also 8 tracks and some of them with already existing versions, either sony are being stingy or there's not much left.
 
No, like every other one of his albums, it's named after a song on it. The song "Xscape," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, was recorded in 2000 for Michael's album Invincible, but was left off of it. It has been re-done by Jerkins for this album.
Except for "Michael". No idea why they didn't call the album "Behind the Mask" (they could have called it "Breaking news" but the timing would have been really bad)
Michael always chooses the one word title of a song as his albumtitle. Seeing as there's only Xscape and Chicago here as songtitles with only one word, Xscape isn't a very odd choice.
What about Off the Wall and Blood on the Dancefloor?
 
What about Off the Wall and Blood on the Dancefloor?

I wanted to add "except Off the Wall", but I thought it was pretty clear, haha. Blood on the Dancefloor wasn't a real album, was it? I think it's counted as a compilation rather than a studio album.
 
Michael always chooses the one word title of a song as his albumtitle. Seeing as there's only Xscape and Chicago here as songtitles with only one word, Xscape isn't a very odd choice.

Until you remember that Chicago isn't called Chicago but She was Loving me originally. They could have changed any title if they so wanted.

Look I'm not making things up, here: http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/news/estate-michael-jackson-enters-partnership-sony-mobile

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Epic Records are very excited about the partnership with Sony Mobile announced this morning at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We are thrilled with the use of the new solo Michael Jackson recording, “Slave To The Rhythm,” which is featured in the 90 second online spot for the new Xperia Z2 phone. For those of you not lucky enough to be in the room for the premiere of the spot, look for it online!

and http://www.clickonline.com/tech/son...promote-xperia-z2/23278/#sthash.svjuj3JR.dpuf

Sony Will Use The Music Of Michael Jackson To Promote Xperia Z2
In Tech by Mark O'Beirne24 February, 2014 Email

Sony today announced a partnership with the Michael Jackson estate, which will see the music of Jackson being used as part of the promotional material for the Xperia Z2.
Jackson was hailed as one of the best artists in the world as part of Sony's presentation at Mobile World Congress, and as Sony is heralding the Xperia Z2 as one of the best devices for the aural experience, it makes sense for the company to partner with such a prestigious artist.
The music of Michael Jackson will be used in advertising, as can be seen from the 90-second short video that the company showed at its presentation and will release publicly shortly. More will be announced in the coming weeks as to how the partnership impacts customers who purchase an Xperia Z2.
Sony was keeping its cards relatively close to its chest at Mobile World Congress, but is very excited by this partnership.

and if you see the commercial you'll understand the reason for the name:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsVO3uFByLs&list=PL7CrlqRu8QgRGoKpUrIHsliuYQ9Yd9QdX

Personally I like Xscape so I don't mind it taking the title track, but c'mon it's kind of obvious why they chose that specific title.
 
Not sure what to think about APWNN. The beats' good, but it seems like they have added too much to it, A vibe of Leave me alone, is definitely noticeable though.
 
Heh, I see who its coming from but im the same way. I just feel like its underrated..coming from a guy with both the thriller and beat it jackets with real leather. Michael Jackson is my favorite musician, and its simply untouchable to me. Ive been listening and enjoying his music since I was 4 years old and im only 23. I love everything jackson 5, jacksons... ALL OF IT. Ive had plenty old heads ask me how do you know "X" song lol

I'm the same way man, I got the HIStory album when I was 4. Michael is my favorite musician of all time as well, I own all his albums and singles on vinyl, even the rare stuff like HIStory, ET, and Blood.

I'm just not into Invincible.

I am disgusted at the new album trying to use other people's names to sell Michael's music. They think Michael's music isn't good enough to sell. It is sad that they make get "producers" attached to songs that were already produced and finished. Then they strip away the original music and do something trendy for 2014.

Michael's original music is only delegated as bonus tracks.

It makes me really mad to be honest. I am not happy about this.

If you are going to finish a song at least get the original people like Bruce Swedien, Michael Prince, Quincy, Toto, and Teddy Riley involved, pretty much all the people who worked on these songs are still alive but they feel the need to go with some current popular producer.

It's like Michael says "anything, everything, anything for money!"
 
I gotta admit, these aren't doing much for me.

I actually really enjoyed Michael.

This... not so much.

Trust me, the original demos you will like. Hell just listen to the previously leaked demos of:

Place With No Name
Blue Gangster
Love Never Felt So Good
Escape
Do You Know Where Your Children Are

These were Michael's versions that he was working on and sound great. The new crap sounds like garbage. Basically they are presenting the remixes (brand new instrumentation) as the official versions.
 
Do You Know Where Your Children Are is incredible.

Haven't heard the rest.

The leaks I've heard on Xscape sound cluttered, though.
 
I like the way this album is shaping up, but I just have a thought in my head, that if MJ was still alive; this album would have been something special.
 
Do You Know Where Your Children Are is incredible.

Haven't heard the rest.

The leaks I've heard on Xscape sound cluttered, though.

I mean the leaks from months ago that are Michael's versions, not what is from the new album. Keep in mind the new album will have the demos on it with the deluxe version.
 
I'll give you guys overproduced, but garbage is incredibly bad hyperbole. Cluttered yeah, and I also don't like all the unnecessary collaborations.

Personally my only gripe is the overall loudness of the instruments, it drowns out his voice a bit, but that's about it. Nearly all the songs sound as if they're straight off Dangerous which is one of my favorite albums.
 
I've really liked everything I've heard so far.

A Place With No Name didn't need all of that electronic stuff, but it's an interesting mix, to say the very least.

Love Never Felt So Good, Chicago, and Loving You are really nice.
 
all the released tracks sound overproduced to me. maybe they aren't, but I can't shake it, knowing that MJ didn't have any input feels weird. it's nowhere near as bad as 'michael', but still. vocally they are sublime, but that goes without saying.

also 8 tracks and some of them with already existing versions, either sony are being stingy or there's not much left.

All 8 tracks get their original version on the deluxe album.

Trust me the new versions are crap and the originals are brilliant. Don't listen to the new mixes or let that effect what you think of the album.
 
I've really liked everything I've heard so far.

A Place With No Name didn't need all of that electronic stuff, but it's an interesting mix, to say the very least.

Love Never Felt So Good, Chicago, and Loving You are really nice.
I've listened to Love Never Felt So Good in all its iterations and the only one that really hits my bones is the one with TImberlake, though the one with him is better it just doesn't have the unf.

The demo is amazing, but it's a demo, and demos are just eh.
 
I've listened to Love Never Felt So Good in all its iterations and the only one that really hits my bones is the one with TImberlake, though the one with him is better it just doesn't have the unf.

The demo is amazing, but it's a demo, and demos are just eh.
Only problem I have with the JT version is that it feels a tad overproduced in spots. Still hella groovy though.

The solo version just makes me feel like I'm on a cloud. So airy.
 
Loving all the songs so far....simply can't stop listening to "Love Never Felt So Good"! Today I showed it to my boss and now he can't stop listing it too
 
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