Why does everything have to be an anniversary re-release related though? I often see people suggest releases related to some sort of anniversary. I've always vouched to hear some sort of album that's in the style of The Beatles
Anthology, essentially just an album of demos, interview snippets, alternative takes and even a few 'new' completed songs (I say 'new' because obviously John Lennon's vocals weren't new considering these albums were done in the mid 90s).
I'd
love to see some sort of album like this for Michael as The Beatles
Anthology albums have given me a valuable insight into the construction of some of the most beloved songs in music history! They've elevated my appreciation for their innovation and creativity in regards to music and the same experience could be had for many, but with Michael!!
They could even include dedicated, detailed tracks of studio session recordings, where we hear Michael discuss with his producers what exactly he is aiming for. Recordings of Michael composing with his voice, trying out different things. Wouldn't it be amazing if we heard him work on the beatboxing for
Tabloid Junkie?! You can actually hear The Beatles communicate with each other sometimes on the tracks on the
Anthology albums, give feedback to each other and it's just absolutely fascinating! I know there's at least some recordings of Michael working because we have that recording of him singing
Dig It and then mentioning he'd love to plug in an electric guitar and create some magic (which many speculate evolved into
Give Into Me).
Case in point for those unfamiliar:
I remember the
Beat It demo went a bit viral earlier this year, even a classmate of mine brought it up with me one day during class and said she found it amazing.