MJJuniorSinceMW
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I'm not agreeing. The standard of completeness for bonus tracks on an anniversary album was over the top on Bad 25.Again, this one has no vocals apart L.L Cool J's. Imho such songs can't even be released on an anniversary album. The standard of completeness should be at least as high as that of the tracks on Bad 25.
Those songs were all not leaked. And if you don't pay close attention to the lyrics they all come across as pretty complete. Except "Messin' Around" which clearly is an unfinished and experimental demo. Maybe "Al Capone" is also not for another project because of its similarity to "Smooth Criminal".
But especially "Price Of Fame", "I'm so blue" or "Abortion Papers" could have easily been on an album of "new" material.
If you compare the previously unreleased Tracks from Bad 25 with the Thriller 40 tracks there's a world of a difference.
Not only in quantity but also quality.
If I had to choose, I would decide to safe the good outtakes for projects of ONLY NEW material.
But then again: Please estate give us such projects!!
2 unheard songs in ten years (2014-2024) is a shame.. and do not quench our desire!!!
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