Album
Bad
1987 · Rock, Funk / Soul
149 collectors on Gatefold own this
Bad is an Electronic album by Michael Jackson, originally released in 1987. On Gatefold: 527 pressings tracked, owned by 149 collectors.
About
<i>Bad</i> may not have all the timeless prestige of its predecessor, <i>Thriller</i>, but it’s just as full of heart and purpose. Over rockier rhythms, Jackson sounds gleeful and impassioned, whether he’s making a profound humanitarian plea (“Man in the Mirror”), raging with lust (“Dirty Diana”), or narrating a suave play-by-play (“Smooth Criminal”). And when he’s slaying the dance floor, his voice is spine-tingling—his nuanced falsetto goes from subtle to ferocious in the space of a single line—once again proving that Jackson is pop's one true master of ceremony.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Bad4:06
- A2The Way You Make Me Feel4:58
- A3Speed Demon4:01
- A4Liberian Girl3:52
- A5Just Good Friends4:05
Side B
- B1Another Part Of Me3:53
- B2Man In The Mirror5:18
- B3I Just Can't Stop Loving You4:23
- B4Dirty Diana4:52
- B5Smooth Criminal4:16
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- polished
- euphoric
- hedonistic
Seventh studio album.
Re-issues feature a number of changes when compared to the original 1987 release:
– "Bad" – The original mix was replaced with the 7" Single Mix. The most notable difference is the lack of horns in all the choruses except for the last two. Horns are also missing from the second and third pre-choruses. The rhythm guitar during the choruses is also turned up along with the hi hats.
– "The Way You Make Me Feel" – The full length remix used for the single with louder vocals and ad libs added to the end replaced the original album mix.
– "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" omits Michael Jackson's spoken intro.
– "Dirty Diana" is replaced with the single edit of the song.
– "Smooth Criminal" went through two changes on the album. It was remixed to make the kick drum heavier and the bass synth fatter. The quick-sequenced Synclavier behind the bass has been rendered mono as well. The first version of this mix left the breathing intact, but was later removed after some time.
Singles from this album:
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Bad
The Way You Make Me Feel
Man In The Mirror
Dirty Diana
Another Part Of Me
Smooth Criminal
Leave Me Alone – not included on LP format of "Bad" originally
Liberian Girl
Speed Demon – Europe only
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Michael JacksonVOCALS ARRANGED BY ARRANGED BY , ARRANGED BY
- Alfie SilasBACKING VOCALS
- Andraé CrouchARRANGED BY BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, ARRANGED BY, VOCALS
- Andrew GoucheBACKING VOCALS
- Bill BottrellDRUMS GUITAR
- Bruce SwedienDRUMS DRUMS, VOICE VOCALS
- Carvin WinansBACKING VOCALS
- Casey YoungCOMPUTER , PROGRAMMED BY KEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS , SYNTHESIZER
- Christine "Coco" DecroixFEATURING
- Christopher CurrellFINGER SNAPS, SYNTHESIZER GUITAR GUITAR , OTHER , ARRANGED BY
- Cornelius MimsDRUM PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMED BY, DRUMS
- Dann HuffGUITAR
- Darryl PhinnesseeBACKING VOCALS
- David PaichARRANGED BY ARRANGED BY, SYNTHESIZER SYNTHESIZER
- David WilliamsGUITAR
- Denny JaegerKEYBOARDS SYNTHESIZER
- Don BoyetteBASS
- Dorian HolleyBACKING VOCALS
149 collectors on Gatefold own this · 527 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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