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pohatta said:
Melody Maker was not a tabloid, but a respected music weekly. Its main rival New Musical Express ran a quite similar review of Thriller, stating that MJ should have stayed with his brothers instead of trying a solo career.
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And people still care about critics's opinions? :smilerolleyes:
 
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smooth_criminal05 said:
Some of these news organizations are rating this album as if MJ was alive. He has no say in this. MICHAEL is simply a collection of unreleased songs. Anyone who thought this was going to be another Bad, Dangerous, Invincible quality album were dreaming! MJ was the genius behind each one of his albums. That's so clear now. I think we can all agree.

There were many mistakes made in this album. Here are a few:

1) No Cascio tracks should have been added to the album (it's split the fanclubs in half and started an inner war)

2) The estate should have taken more time trying to secure the Will.i.am material and combine that with the Rodney Jerkins material. Now this album would have sounded more modern and flowed much better. The singles would also be more commercially appealing and radio friendly.

Those were the big mistakes made. But all in all.... this album is not a bad one. I have always believed the vocals on KYHU are MJ, and Breaking News also has MJ singing. That Monster snippet didn't seem like him but I'm waiting for the full song. Some disagree and that's fine. We are all entitled to our opinions.

But please, stop with the negativity. This is the only album we have right now. Let's try to remain positive. The British press has historically been very negative on all things regarding MJ. That's just how they are. But the reality is, global critics won't be any better. This is not a completed MJ album, it's a mix of uncompleted songs from random times in MJ's life. It's as simple as that.
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The 1st mistake was putting john McClain in charge of the album.

This whole thing started with him...then he brought the family into the fold..and it went downhill from there.

So, I think John McClain should take the blame EVEN if this album turns out to be a huge hit.

This album has to be a success otherwise, that family will keep throwing shade. And personally, I cannot deal with any of that much longer.
 
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People here love the tabloids.
 
Re: Michael: first review

It's sad to see a couple of those reviewers insulting Michael Jackson and his legacy purely because they disliked him.
I'm sure the album will be pretty good!
I'm 100% convinced he's on all tracks even though some might be confusing.

And I'm still excited to hear Hollywood Tonight and Behind The Mask.
Eric Clapton's version of BHT is genius so MJ's version will be even better of course! =)

That said, I will review this album myself. I don't need other people for that!
 
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ivy said:
this explains a lot.
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Justthefacts said:
It does?
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for me yes. It shows me that there's less fully completed songs than we thought and every future song is going to be completed someway, somehow. (and probably real/fake vocals and/or what percentage of the vocals are Michael's arguments will be going on for every new project that comes out)

damien shields said:
That's already been proven with a few mentions of KYHU and Monster being stand out tracks. That's an insult to Michael Jackson, the artist.
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This is just based on the assumption that the vocals on those songs are fake. If they are indeed legit then it wouldn't be an insult.

Kingofpop4ever3000 said:
I agree. And the media are already putting Michael on blast in these reviews and he is not nor will he ever be aware that this album even exists. If the album flops, the media will not be looking at any of those who picked, produced and/or released the tracks.
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and that's a lesson to all.

Tony R said:
I guess this is where everyone goes mental at the media for 'hating' on the album even though more than half the board has been doing the same for the last 2 months.
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quoted for truth. people have been playing judge-jury and hangman based on leaks, rumors for some time now. And most of the media reads the comments from the fan boards.

smooth_criminal05 said:
Some of these news organizations are rating this album as if MJ was alive. He has no say in this. MICHAEL is simply a collection of unreleased songs. Anyone who thought this was going to be another Bad, Dangerous, Invincible quality album were dreaming! MJ was the genius behind each one of his albums. That's so clear now. I think we can all agree.
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yes I think that everyone should accept this reality.

There were many mistakes made in this album. Here are a few:

smooth_criminal05 said:
2) The estate should have taken more time trying to secure the Will.i.am material and combine that with the Rodney Jerkins material.
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as far as Will.i.am material goes I don't think that time and effort would make any changes. Will.i.am is adamant that he'll never allow those materials to be released. That's his choice, you cannot blame estate/sony for it. and if that's Will.i.am's choice fans really should stop expecting and wanting those songs IMO.
 
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Will only has say so for the music to the songs. The vocals were supposedly kept by MJ. There would no problem in getting another producer to make changes to music only with completed vocals. And would be preferrable to completing the vocals on material. Will would not have any say so in this.
 
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Without a doubt, the MICHAEL album will be amazing. MJ's albums -- ALL OF THEM -- received mixed reviews at best. This is not new. Obviously, there are MANY new fans here who don't know how to "buckle-up" for a new release, how to ready themselves for the expected wave of negativity from the press.

THAT is why I (as well as MANY others here) urged fans to stop with the hate and childish behavior over the past few weeks. Those of us who lived through this before knew what was coming, what to expect. The nonsensical and downright rude behavior of some fans here was just throwing fuel on an already smoldering fire. In the past, MJ's fans SURROUNDED him, PROTECTED him, an impenetrable wall that no one could break through. That is why he loved us so much. We had his back. And that is the way it should be now. So, toughen up and get ready. The press will have it's say, but the final verdict will be ours, the world's. Please take a moment to realize how special this gift is. I will ALWAYS fight for Michael Jackson.

Will you...?
 
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ginvid said:
Will only has say so for the music to the songs. The vocals were supposedly kept by MJ. There would no problem in getting another producer to make changes to music only with completed vocals. And would be preferrable to completing the vocals on material. Will would not have any say so in this.
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if Will also wrote some or all of the lyrics he can have a say on the use of the vocals as well.
 
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why are people getting put off by reviews? if you listen to something and like it yourself, then its good.
 
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From someone who has heard Will i am's demos....they are in far worst shape than the Cascios' . That is the reason why, Will's rather pull them out and play them for his friends, they are un-releasable.

It is my understanding that MJ & Will's collaboration wasn't as productive as we were led to believe.
 
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who cares about the reviews.and what do u all expect from the scum,sorry sun!!. just wish u could go back to a time where all that mattered was a good review.frankly who cares.its aint mjs albums so for once they cant blame him and we have all seen theres far better songs than the cascio ones that could have gone on there. hopefully sony are saving them but depending on how many albums they plan to release you would have thought they would have wanted a strong openining as most ppl will think these tracks are as good as it gets and would be put off buying future releases

I guess this is where everyone goes mental at the media for 'hating' on the album even though more than half the board has been doing the same for the last 2 months.
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lol nice one
 
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^ Will.i.am only has the music , the estate has MJ's vocals for the songs. They have never been put together. So it's impossible for someone to claim they've heard the demos. Once that music and lyrics are put together, and produced.... the songs would be probably be amazing!
 
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smooth_criminal05 said:
^ Will.i.am only has the music , the estate has MJ's vocals for the songs. They have never been put together. So it's impossible for someone to claim they've heard the demos. Once that music and lyrics are put together, and produced.... the songs would be probably be amazing!
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Hmmm... I remember when you said about a month ago that there will be 1-2 Will.i.am songs on the album. Where did you get that info? Is there really some completed songs or not?
 
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Why do people want to make heroes and villians out of everyone. They are just people, doing their jobs. They're not perfect. The sales result is all that matters.
 
Re: Michael: first review

smooth_criminal05 said:
^ Will.i.am only has the music , the estate has MJ's vocals for the songs. They have never been put together. So it's impossible for someone to claim they've heard the demos. Once that music and lyrics are put together, and produced.... the songs would be probably be amazing!
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Well, whatever he did with MJ,and has in his possession, he's been playing it for his buddies.
 
Re: Michael: first review

I don't understand why people even post reviews from this, let's say, sources.
They are all TABLOID TRASH!
They were some of the worst enemys of Michael when he was still with us!
So why do them the favour & even read, not say post this tish on a fansite??
As stated, i remeber clearly how they torn HIStory appart & HIStory sold 20 Million.

The Media loves to hate MJ, loves to hack him everytime & one more time again!
I don't read TABLOID.
I wouldn't post any of the TABLOID TRASH on here.
And i don't step in to the trap & argue about what a TABLOID has to say.

WE, the fans, have to stand up (UNITED OF COURSE) & SUPPORT Michael Jackson's MICHAEL-Album. Like we did the last 15 to 20 Years.
There won't be much support from the Media!

If You like to read a review for MICHAEL, wait till some 'more serious' papers will have it.
(Rolling Stone, Vibe, LA Times, Source, or whatever, BUT NOT OF ALL THINGS TABLOID)
 
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MJJuniorSinceMW said:
I don't understand why people even post reviews from this, let's say, sources.
They are all TABLOID TRASH!
They were some of the worst enemys of Michael when he was still with us!
So why do them the favour & even read, not say post this tish on a fansite??
As stated, i remeber clearly how they torn HIStory appart & HIStory sold 20 Million.

The Media loves to hate MJ, loves to hack him everytime & one more time again!
I don't read.
I wouldn't post any of the TABLOID TRASH on here.
And i don't step in to the trap & argue about what a TABLOID has to say.

WE, the fans, have to stand up, UNITED OF COURSE & SUPPORT Michael Jackson's MICHAEL-Album. Like the last 15 to 20 Years.
There won't be much support from the Media!
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:clapping:
 
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I couldn't give a sh*t what tabloid or review thinks of the album, I'm just gonna enjoy my Christmas listening to Michael and ain't no one gonna spoil it for me!
 
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Reading tabloid trash is not good for my health.
I did read some of the reviews posted here and I am sorry I did. They are so disrespectful to the Man. They might have whatever opinion they wish to have about the artist, but I will never understand their point in hating, destroying and hating so much the man behind the artist.

In my opinion, BBC hit the nail in several points:

The press release given to journalists at the album playback is honest in describing the source material for the album as "creative blueprints" and "foundations".
In other words the songs were incomplete.
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The result, somewhat predictably, is not a cohesive body of work. It does sound like tracks have been picked from various points within his distinguished career.
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With a disco beat it's the track which sounds most like The Jackson Five, with slap-funk bass and sultry vocals. (what does that mean??? :unsure:)
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What this album doesn't do is give fans an indication of what Jackson wanted to do with the new material he was writing, or leave clues as to his state of mind in his last few years. However, avid Michael supporters, of which there are millions worldwide, will still be hungry to own a previously unheard piece of one of the world's greatest pop stars.
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As you have said, let's wait for the whole thing to be released and so, everyone will have his / her own personal opinion, as it should be.

And by the way.... that stupid tabloid saying MJ was paranoid and other saying the songs show MJ's last days mental state..... and how desperate he was.... really.... so, so stupid and disrespectful :no:
 
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MJJuniorSinceMW said:
I don't understand why people even post reviews from this, let's say, sources.
They are all TABLOID TRASH!
They were some of the worst enemys of Michael when he was still with us!
So why do them the favour & even read, not say post this tish on a fansite??
As stated, i remeber clearly how they torn HIStory appart & HIStory sold 20 Million.

The Media loves to hate MJ, loves to hack him everytime & one more time again!
I don't read TABLOID.
I wouldn't post any of the TABLOID TRASH on here.
And i don't step in to the trap & argue about what a TABLOID has to say.

WE, the fans, have to stand up (UNITED OF COURSE) & SUPPORT Michael Jackson's MICHAEL-Album. Like we did the last 15 to 20 Years.
There won't be much support from the Media!

If You like to read a review for MICHAEL, wait till some 'more serious' papers will have it.
(Rolling Stone, Vibe, LA Times, Source, or whatever, BUT NOT OF ALL THINGS TABLOID)
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If you lie down with the pigs you will get dirty.

I think there are some 'fans' on here that have been following in the footsteps of the gutter press recently - spreading gossip, innuendo, speculation, and lies (to support their arguments) - and now they actually look up to something they used to hate.

They might not realise it, but some 'fans' have become something that Michael used to hate - purveyors of hateful gossip, with no regard for the truth.

All in my humble opinion of course.
 
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MJJuniorSinceMW said:
I don't understand why people even post reviews from this, let's say, sources.
They are all TABLOID TRASH!
They were some of the worst enemys of Michael when he was still with us!
So why do them the favour & even read, not say post this tish on a fansite??
As stated, i remeber clearly how they torn HIStory appart & HIStory sold 20 Million.

The Media loves to hate MJ, loves to hack him everytime & one more time again!
I don't read TABLOID.
I wouldn't post any of the TABLOID TRASH on here.
And i don't step in to the trap & argue about what a TABLOID has to say.

WE, the fans, have to stand up (UNITED OF COURSE) & SUPPORT Michael Jackson's MICHAEL-Album. Like we did the last 15 to 20 Years.
There won't be much support from the Media!

If You like to read a review for MICHAEL, wait till some 'more serious' papers will have it.
(Rolling Stone, Vibe, LA Times, Source, or whatever, BUT NOT OF ALL THINGS TABLOID)
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The rolling stones are tabloidy when it comes to Michael as well,They are not better than the british rags.
 
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PCR said:
With a disco beat it's the track which sounds most like The Jackson Five, with slap-funk bass and sultry vocals. (what does that mean??? :unsure:)
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It is a good thing. It is just an indication of the musical style. "sultry vocals" means that his voice smooth and silky. (Oh yeah! :shifty:)

Slap-funk bass I'm guessing would mean that the bass line is similar to that of a funk song that you can clap along to. (That's just my best guess :hysterical: Who knows what people mean exactly when they make up some of these words.)
 
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did read some of the reviews posted here and I am sorry I did. They are so disrespectful to the Man. They might have whatever opinion they wish to have about the artist, but I will never understand their point in hating, destroying and hating so much the man behind the artist.
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its the same agenda they have had for the last 20 years. its called a modern day lynching. all u have to do is look at the videos their sunday paper the news of the world put up of mj and jr from munich in 07 and listen to the digsuting and blatent lies that the commenter says over the top of the videos. nothing but hate and clearly full of lies. but its all apart of the agenda

anyway ive never understood the point in reviewers. are their egos so big that they actually think their opinion is more important than any other person in this world.even more so when it comes from something like the scum (sun) that have no other agenda than to brainwash the masses beacuse of their jelously and hate. as mj said " i aint scared of no sheets"

And by the way.... that stupid tabloid saying MJ was paranoid and other saying the songs show MJ's last days mental state..... and how desperate he was.... really.... so, so stupid and disrespectful :no:
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LOL yeah defo true when the newest song we have is from around 07. defo go with that comment though over the songs from the 80's LOL
 
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Just so everyone knows,

there will be a huge increase in promotion next week for the new album all around the world.

just a heads up
 
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mjjuniorsincemw said:
i don't understand why people even post reviews from this, let's say, sources.
They are all tabloid trash!
They were some of the worst enemys of michael when he was still with us!
So why do them the favour & even read, not say post this tish on a fansite??
As stated, i remeber clearly how they torn history appart & history sold 20 million.

The media loves to hate mj, loves to hack him everytime & one more time again!
I don't read tabloid.
I wouldn't post any of the tabloid trash on here.
And i don't step in to the trap & argue about what a tabloid has to say.

We, the fans, have to stand up (united of course) & support michael jackson's michael-album. Like we did the last 15 to 20 years.
There won't be much support from the media!

If you like to read a review for michael, wait till some 'more serious' papers will have it.
(rolling stone, vibe, la times, source, or whatever, but not of all things tabloid)
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Michael forever and ever with all the fans united!
 
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When have we ever cared about what the tabloids say? People are going to buy it because if has two words on it. Michael and Jackson. It'll sell like hotcakes and non fans will buy it just to hear new stuff. People are hard to please anyway, buy it if you want or don't buy it. Its as simple as that.
 
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