Album: Michael Jackson's This Is It (The Music That Inspired the Movie) by Michael Jackson (2009)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Epic
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began hi... Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Jacksons, The Jackson 5, 3T, Janet Jackson

Music Scene: Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 2000s, Compilation, Epic

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes


This collection of songs serves as both a celebration and eulogy of Jackson’s life in music. It begins with the svelte funk of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” the leading track from the world’s biggest selling album of all time, 1982’s <i>Thriller</i>. The stellar remastering of “Jam” allows all the studio nuances to pop out of the song. This is even more evident on the remastered “Beat It.”

Michael Jackson's This Is It (The Music That Inspired the Movie)

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