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OFFICIAL TRACK LIST OF BAD 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION IS UNVEILED

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECT TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 18

New York, NY – Epic/Legacy Recordings in collaboration with the Estate of Michael Jackson today announced the highly anticipated track listing for the September 18th release of Michael Jackson BAD25 that celebrates the legendary album and record breaking BAD tour. Featured in the deluxe package, are three CDs, two collectible booklets, and the first ever authorized DVD release of a concert from the record breaking BAD World Tour – the July 16, 1988 sold out Wembley Stadium show in London.

Filled with previously re-mastered versions of iconic hits and un-released recordings from the King Of Pop, the BAD25 anniversary deluxe edition CDs and DVD will include the following:

CD one features re-mastered versions of Michael's biggest hits on the original BAD album, including, "Smooth Criminal," "Man In The Mirror," “Bad,” “Another Part of Me,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” and "Dirty Diana" arranged in the same sequence as they appeared on the original album released 25 years ago. “Leave Me Alone” was added to the album as a bonus track following its initial release and has been included on the disc.

CD two offers fans a rare listen to thirteen additional tracks, 6 of which are previously unreleased demo recordings created at Michael’s personal studio built at his then-home on Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino, California. Also included are all three bonus tracks from the 2001 expanded edition of BAD, the previously un-released French version of Michael performing the classic, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” a high power version of “Speed Demon” remixed by Nero and the brand new remix of “Bad” worked on as an electrifying collaboration between Pitbull and Dutch DJ Afrojack.

Recordings included in this package reflect the songs and spirit of Michael Jackson’s artistry during BAD’s recording sessions and have been selected to show the different stages of how Michael’s songwriting and recording genius took shape. Some tracks are so complete that any other artist but Michael Jackson – who worked tirelessly to make sure his songs reflected his vision – might consider them finished tracks. Others are less complete but offer insight into Michael’s creative process in its various stages. Included is the demo, “Al Capone,” an early incarnation of what ultimately became “Smooth Criminal,” “Don’t Be Messin’ Around,” an example of a more complete demo, and a song initially titled, “Song Groove.” That song later became known as “Abortion Papers” which according to Michael’s own records, he spent considerable time in weighing how best to thoughtfully address something that was, and remains, a very personal and sensitive issue.

A true highlight of the package is CD three and the DVD – the never seen before live concert on DVD and its accompanying music CD of Michael’s legendary July 16, 1988 concert at Wembley Stadium. The concert is not a compilation of performances, but rather one complete show, exactly as Michael performed it for Prince Charles, Princess Diana and the 72,000 fans who were in the audience for that night’s sold out show. This show was one of the seven record-breaking nights played at the venue attended by more than half a million people – three times that many people tried to purchase tickets. The DVD was sourced from Michael Jackson’s personal VHS copy of the performance as shown on the JumboTrons during the concert. This footage was only recently unearthed and is the only known copy of the show to exist. The visuals have now been restored and the audio quality enhanced so that fans can share in the excitement of that famous night in 5.1 surround sound taken from the original multitrack recordings made that night.

In addition to the complete Wembley Show, the DVD will also contain “The Way You Make Me Feel” from Michael’s July 15th performance at Wembley Stadium. This is the only song not performed on July 16th due to the late start of that night’s show. Also included are the thrilling early performances of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Bad” from the Yokohama Stadium performance in September of 1987 during the first leg of the BAD World Tour.


BAD25 – COMPLETE TRACKLISTING:

DELUXE BOX TRACK LISTING


CD ONE – Original Album

1. Bad

2. The Way You Make Me Feel

3. Speed Demon

4. Liberian Girl

5. Just Good Friends

6. Another Part Of Me

7. Man In The Mirror

8. I Just Can’t Stop Lovin’ You

9. Dirty Diana

10. Smooth Criminal

11. Leave Me Alone



CD TWO – Bonus Tracks, Unreleased Tracks, Demos, Remixes

1. Don’t Be Messin’ Around

2. I’m So Blue

3. Song Groove (A/K/A Abortion Papers)

4. Free

5. Price Of Fame

6. Al Capone

7. Streetwalker

8. Fly Away

9. Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu (I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Spanish Version)

10. Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous (I Just Can't Stop Loving You, French Version)

11. Bad (REMIX BY AFROJACK FEATURING PITBULL - DJ BUDDHA EDIT)

12. Speed Demon (REMIX BY NERO)

13. Bad (REMIX BY AFROJACK - CLUB MIX)



CD THREE – CD Live at Wembley Stadium July 16, 1988

1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

2. This Place Hotel

3. Another Part Of Me

4. I Just Can't Stop Loving You

5. She's Out Of My Life

6. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There

7. Rock With You

8. Human Nature

9. Smooth Criminal

10. Dirty Diana

11. Thriller

12. Working Day And Night

13. Beat It

14. Billie Jean

15. Bad

16. Man In The Mirror



DVD – DVD Live at Wembley Stadium July 16, 1988

1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

2. This Place Hotel

3. Another Part Of Me

4. I Just Can't Stop Loving You

5. She's Out Of My Life

6. I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There

7. Rock With You

8. Human Nature

9. Smooth Criminal

10. Dirty Diana

11. Thriller

12. Bad Groove (the Band Jam section)

13. Working Day And Night

14. Beat It

15. Billie Jean

16. Bad

17. Man In The Mirror (Encore)

And Bonus Tracks Include:

1. The Way You Make Me Feel (Performed at Wembley the previous night, July 15, 1988)

2. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You/Bad (Performed at Yokohama Stadium, September, 1987)

Source:www.MichaelJackson.com
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This is going to be Awesome!!!! Really like sony has added the bonus tracks to the dvd. Little more then 1 month left :D
 
What does it mean "(Encore)" after Man In The Mirror?

Anyway, sounds great...
 
Just 5 new Songs/Demos .... we dont need another 3 Remixes
2. I’m So Blue

3. Song Groove (A/K/A Abortion Papers)
4. Free
5. Price Of Fame
6. Al Capone

Im so exited about those new Songs/Demos :D
 
Edit: Saw you put a tracklist, right before I posted mine. Bleh.

What can I say? I am looking forward to a HQ live CD.

But what I care about most is:

2. I’m So Blue
3. Song Groove (A/K/A Abortion Papers)
4. Free
5. Price Of Fame
6. Al Capone

I am disappointed we are only getting 5 unheard BAD era songs though. Really.
 
Great news, but they could have included Hot Fever (TWYMMF demo) on Disc 2.
 
:clapping:

I like the fact they added TWYMMF as a bonus to the DVD.

ETA: They could have added Cheater. I love that song. IMO that should have a place on this CD.
 
It's really weird to see people bragging about this project. This is BIGGER than Thriller 25.
 
i think i found an al capone snippet on youtube, but i dont know if its fake or not
Is the Demo "Song Groove" .. is it "Groove of Midnight"?
and does anyone know something about the Demo "Free"?
 
I think people should stop and think for a second before start complaining. In this project they are really listening to the fans.

Fans asked for the songs not performed at Wembley to be added at bonuses of DVD - they did that

Fans said they don't like remixes that much - the number of the remixes are kept at minimal of 3

and just the other day we were talking about wanting more information about the release etc, and we got it.

perhaps it's the time to put the never ending negativity aside and try to enjoy Bad 25 for a change.
 
I'm actually glad that Al Capone and other unknown songs are included on the second disc. I can't wait to hear them for sure :) And of course the Wembley concert will be exciting to watch. Even though it's sourced from a VHS, i will still enjoy it :)
 
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I am very happy :rofl: And thank you to the estate for listening to us fans and giving us what we asked for.
 
I'm excited and slightly disappointed at the same time. I would have liked to see more demos and less previously released material and remixes on disc 2. It just feels like it's a way of stretching out the releases so they can re-package it again in 20 years with 5 more new songs. Also, since it seems they have the umatic tape for the July 15 show at Wembley, it would have been great if the could have released that in full as well as the July 16 show. So we could have the show considered the best of the tour, and one from the night before in much superior video quality.

I'm not complaining, just being critical. Nothing wrong with that, it will keep them on their toes and focused on putting out quality product :D . At the end of the day, as fans we should be seeking as close to perfect products as possible.

Having said that, I am thankful and grateful for this release. It's certainly a big step in the right direction compared to the estates past projects. Let's hope they keep down this path to improvement.
 
Really curious about those 5 new demos :D
It would have been good though if they added HQ footage of MJ talking to the Royal pair before the show. But TWYMMF and IJCSLY are really nice additions. If DVD's quality will be good or decent enough then I'll be pretty pleased :) Still we are getting the concert at all. Just hope it's watchable :)
 
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