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The Official "I Got My Album" Thread. Discuss Your Reactions Here!

Hello all,

I had already ordered a copy and its on its way but I stopped by a shop today and saw copies out with the new releases so I purchased it. I listened to it on the way home and like it but will give a full listen tonight. Love the handwritten notes.

 
I am still waiting for my cd, which I need to hear for I refuse to hear any new songs online. Yes. I am keeping my word!!
I want it the old fashion way: get the CD, play it and make my decition.
This has been hard, though....
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Anna said:
Just want to tell you that if you buy the album from a shop selling it before the official release date, your sale will not count towards the album chart in your country.
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Is this true? Never heard about it.. hmm
 
Well, I bought the album today - hesitantly I must admit, having already heard Breaking News and having always been one of the those who was adamantly against the Cascio tracks without hearing the other two.

I listened to the whole album today with an open mind and I have to say that Keep Your Head up and Monster both pretty much sound like Michael Jackson to me. I'm not 100% sure about this and I'm angry that Breaking News put this kind of doubt in my mind, but I've listened to these two songs and they sound perfectly like MJ to me. In fact, I dare say that Monster could turn out to be a favourite.

So if these two are genuine, I guess BN was genuine all along too, despite the fact that it sounds so weird. I still think it was a bad idea to include this song on the album, and to not give more information about the James Porte backing vocals when streaming it online in the first place.

Overall, listening to the album proved to be a very emotional experience. Best of Joy and Much Too Soon brought tears to my eyes, and tracks like Hollywood Tonight sound pretty damn amazing. I'm happy with it. After all the shit of the past few months, and after finally having the album in my hands, I can safely and honestly say that I am happy with it. Thank God, at long ****** last.
 
Hess said:
I bought 3 copies. - Anf bought them in different shops so all sales will count. :lol:

I am going to a party tonight, then I'll give the host one in hostess gift. :)
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Very nice! Did I tell you I'm having a party tomorrow night? :cheeky:
 
GOT IT!!! and i have a small review for it

Hold My Hand 8/10: This song is a masterpiece and definitely shows that Michael's vocal talent only got better with age, the lyrics and the extra Michael we hear (on top of the 2008 version) are the songs upsides, however, Akon's annoying auto-tuned rapping brings this song down.

Hollywood Tonight 9/10: The groovy bass and the beatboxing grab you, and the first lines of the song sound like a new Michael that is new and ready for a comeback. The verses, the bridge and the music are all strong points in this song. The Chorus however is quite plain and boring and after a while get repetitive.

Keep Your Head Up 9/10: Alot better than the leaked version, it comes without the earth song adlibs and doesn't use nearly as much computerised vibrato, the lyrics, the vocals and the chorus is all great, and really shines in the bridge with Michael hitting higher notes than we are probably use to, i have no doubt that this song is 100% Michael, backed of course by various choirs and none other than James Porte.

(I Like) The Way You Love Me 10/10: One of the albums strongest tracks, a massive overhaul and revamp of the version released in 2004, Michael's vocals more polished and enjoyable, with a thicker instrumental and modern backing vocals this song soars above my own expectations of the song and has a very nice phone recording at the start giving us a glimpse of his creative genius.

Monster Ft 50 Cent 8/10: Great song, absolutely NOTHING like the leaked version a lot better than Thriller i have to say, has a catchy hook and the Chorus is the best part lyrically (which is how songs should be) the beat is very dynamic and Michael's vocal's are very smooth and give a great tone to the song, however the only downside is the random unnecessary unrelated rap by 50 Cent that follows a great bridge, it definitely brings my bridge high right down.

Best Of Joy 10/10: Being one of the last songs Michael ever recorded (just weeks before he died) it definitely fills me with a flood of emotions, the music is simple and fantastic, it just doesn't get boring, the lyrics are amazing with Michael chanting "I am forever, wasn't it i that carried you around?" it brings the uplifting ballad straight to my heart, reminding me that he will always remain, i add this song to my list of Michael classics along side Billie Jean, MITM, ES and many more!

Breaking News 4/10: An absolute discrace to the album as a whole, the song itself is so incomplete that it should never have been filled in, at least half the vocals are Michael and to me that is way too little to say that it's HIS song, the lyrics are unfinished and arrogent, turning the spotlight on the fact that he's "Michael Jackson" the upsides are that the music is great and the song albiet bad is very catchy, although it just should not have been put on the album, i viable replacement on your iPod is Blue Gangsta.

(I Can't Make It) Another Day 6/10: The music is ok but very linear and at times has a stop start theme, the song starts off really good... but just as you think it's about to end BANG another wave of music follows suite, the first 2 verses along with Michael's strong projections in the chorus are the songs strongest points, i feel there wasn't enough vocals to finish the song and again i vote for a replacement song Slave To The Rhythm.

Behind The Mask 9/10: A MASSIVE refresher from the 2 songs on the album that i do not approve of, the music coupled with Michael's beat boxing and groovy synths give a great character, but it's the Thriller Esque voice in the first verse that hooks you, the verses are followed by an even stronger chorus which is catchy and actually changes each time and continues a long line of Michael's songs you just can't get bored of, the only downside is the annoying outtakes from Dangerous LIVE in Bucharest, otherwise i would have given this a 10.

Much Too Soon 7/10: Simple in it's grace and Michael's voice is breathtaking as he slides note to note, the music is simple and effective and gives this song a good appeal, only things i can say that im not big on is i wish Michael had done some more backing vocals and i dunno about you but i definitely would have liked that song to go for another minute and just as the song's name suggests it ends Much Too Soon.

I give this album 80% or an A grade, it's one of his best albums and outshines Thriller, Off The Wall, Blood On The Dancefloor and Invincible

RECOMMENDED IPOD PLAYLIST

Michael (2010)

1. Hold My Hand
2. Hollywood Tonight
3. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
4. Keep Your Head Up
5. (I Like) The Way You Love Me
6. Monster Ft 50 Cent
7. Best Of Joy
8. Blue Gangsta
9. Slave To The Rhythm
10. Behind The Mask
11. All I Need
12. Much Too Soon
 
I wasn't gonna leave the house today...was planning on staying in. But now I gotta go out and look for the album!!! :lol: :lol: I wanna get it already!!! :yes:

*Gets out of her PJ's, jumps in the shower and then gets dressed.* :lol:
 
In Slovenia the album was supposed to arrive to the shops on monday, but yesterday we got a message that the CD's already were on sale as of yesterday, so a couple of us fans went to buy it.

After buying it I took a long drive with my car so I could listen to the whole album without having to think about my neighbors (it was rather late and I live in an apartment).

It was an emotional drive, that's for sure. Still not able to say what my favorite track is, but I have been listening to Hollywood and Monster a lot (!). Hollywood is simply amazing and I do hope it turns out to be a single. Monster is a very strong look at the things that surrounded Michael for the most part of his life. It has some real power, in the sound and in the lyrics as well.

I like the idea that they included Michael's voice at the beginning of The Way That You Love Me - it sound to me as if it was a phone conversation. You basically get an idea of how Michael instructed his co-workers to build up a song and how much he contributed on the production of his songs.

Still angry about the whole BN mess though...
 
Dark Artist said:
Well, I bought the album today - hesitantly I must admit, having already heard Breaking News and having always been one of the those who was adamantly against the Cascio tracks without hearing the other two.

I listened to the whole album today with an open mind and I have to say that Keep Your Head up and Monster both pretty much sound like Michael Jackson to me. I'm not 100% sure about this and I'm angry that Breaking News put this kind of doubt in my mind, but I've listened to these two songs and they sound perfectly like MJ to me. In fact, I dare say that Monster could turn out to be a favourite.

So if these two are genuine, I guess BN was genuine all along too, despite the fact that it sounds so weird. I still think it was a bad idea to include this song on the album, and to not give more information about the James Porte backing vocals when streaming it online in the first place.

Overall, listening to the album proved to be a very emotional experience. Best of Joy and Much Too Soon brought tears to my eyes, and tracks like Hollywood Tonight sound pretty damn amazing. I'm happy with it. After all the shit of the past few months, and after finally having the album in my hands, I can safely and honestly say that I am happy with it. Thank God, at long ****** last.
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:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping: GOOD FOR YOU!!! I wish all fans would do the same thing...LISTENING WITH AN OPEN MIND.

I am glad you enjoyed the album...


Side note: Tuesday come quick...I can't wait any longer...
 
Dark Artist said:
Well, I bought the album today - hesitantly I must admit, having already heard Breaking News and having always been one of the those who was adamantly against the Cascio tracks without hearing the other two.

I listened to the whole album today with an open mind and I have to say that Keep Your Head up and Monster both pretty much sound like Michael Jackson to me. I'm not 100% sure about this and I'm angry that Breaking News put this kind of doubt in my mind, but I've listened to these two songs and they sound perfectly like MJ to me. In fact, I dare say that Monster could turn out to be a favourite.

So if these two are genuine, I guess BN was genuine all along too, despite the fact that it sounds so weird. I still think it was a bad idea to include this song on the album, and to not give more information about the James Porte backing vocals when streaming it online in the first place.

Overall, listening to the album proved to be a very emotional experience. Best of Joy and Much Too Soon brought tears to my eyes, and tracks like Hollywood Tonight sound pretty damn amazing. I'm happy with it. After all the shit of the past few months, and after finally having the album in my hands, I can safely and honestly say that I am happy with it. Thank God, at long ****** last.
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Awesome. Much respect to you for being open-minded and honestly sharing your experience here!! You made my day :)

Monster is fast becoming my favorite track as well, and I am very, very happy with the rest of the album too -- it's an amazing collection of songs that truly do a wonderful job at displaying Michael's genius and honoring his legacy.
 
hello,

i take the album today, here are picture

down the normal jewel case
up the cardboard eco case

does any country have this cardboard eco case ?

michaelcdathensgreece.jpg
 
Dimitris said:
hello,

i take the album today, here are picture

down the normal jewel case
up the cardboard eco case

does any country have this cardboard eco case ?


michaelcdathensgreece.jpg
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I did see any eco cases at the place where I purchased mine.

Arabian Knight said:
It was already released and I didn't know!! But I got my albums today, that is ten of them :D

Check them out:

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Wow. What a haul! Good stuff.

stayeduptolate21 said:
you bought them from different places right because I do not it counts towards the chart if you buy 10 copies at the same time!
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I have a question about that. Could I place multiple orders of one each at the same place (i.e. Amazon) and they would still count as individual sales? I have a few I want to get as gifts for people and was curious about how that work. Thanks
 
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