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Thriller (album)
Thriller (album)
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NameThriller
ArtistMichael Jackson
ReleasedNovember 30, 1982
RecordedApril 14, 1981 – January 8, 1982
GenrePop, Rock, R&B
Length42:16
LabelEpic Records
ProducerQuincy Jones, Michael Jackson

Thriller (album) is the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released on November 30, 1982, by Epic Records. The album was produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, and features songs written by Rod Temperton, Steve Porcaro, and Paul Anka. The album spent 37 weeks at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, and produced seven top-10 singles, including Billie Jean, Beat It, and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'.

Background

The creation of the album began in April 1981, with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones working together at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The album was influenced by the work of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and The Jackson 5, and features a range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and R&B. The album's lyrics were written by Michael Jackson, Rod Temperton, and Steve Porcaro, and deal with themes of love, relationships, and social issues, such as racism and inequality. The album was also influenced by the work of Paul McCartney, with whom Michael Jackson had collaborated on the song Say Say Say.

Composition

The album features a range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and R&B. The song Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' features a distinctive bassline and percussion riff, while Beat It features a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. The song Human Nature features a synthesizer riff and a vocal performance by Michael Jackson. The album also features a range of guest musicians, including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Jeff Porcaro. The song The Girl Is Mine was a duet with Paul McCartney, and was released as a single in October 1982. The album was also influenced by the work of Sly and the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Release_and_reception

The album was released on November 30, 1982, and was a major commercial success, spending 37 weeks at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart. The album produced seven top-10 singles, including Billie Jean, Beat It, and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'. The album received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising the album's musical diversity and Michael Jackson's vocal performance. The album won a record eight Grammy Awards in 1984, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for Beat It. The album was also named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone, NME, and The Guardian.

Track_listing

The album features nine tracks, including Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Human Nature, P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), and The Lady in My Life. The album was released in a range of formats, including LP, CD, and cassette tape. The album was also released in a range of special editions, including a deluxe edition and a 25th anniversary edition. The album features a range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and R&B, and was influenced by the work of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and The Jackson 5.

Legacy

The album has had a significant influence on popular music, and has been named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone, NME, and The Guardian. The album's music videos, including Thriller and Billie Jean, were also highly influential, and helped to establish Michael Jackson as a major star. The album has been certified 33x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold an estimated 65 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album's influence can be heard in the work of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Usher, among others.

Production

The album was produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, and features a range of guest musicians, including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Jeff Porcaro. The album was recorded at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, and features a range of musical instruments, including guitar, bass guitar, drums, and synthesizer. The album's sound was influenced by the work of George Martin, Phil Spector, and Brian Eno, among others. The album's production was also influenced by the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and features a range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and R&B. The album was mixed by Bruce Swedien and Quincy Jones, and was mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Category:Michael Jackson albums