Michael Jackson
The essential Michael Jackson records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1ThrillerMichael JacksonStart here
Thriller
The best-selling album of all time and a flawless run of pop, funk, rock and balladry produced with Quincy Jones. Every single became a standard, and the craft holds up decades on. The benchmark for mainstream pop ambition.
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2Off the WallMichael JacksonClassic
Off the Wall
Jackson's grown-up arrival, a joyous disco-soul record that still sounds effortless and warm. 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' and 'Rock with You' set a new bar for dancefloor pop. Many listeners love it even more than Thriller.
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3BadMichael JacksonClassic
Bad
The hugely ambitious follow-up to Thriller, five number-ones deep and impeccably produced. Slick and confident. A blockbuster in its own right.
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4DangerousMichael JacksonClassic
Dangerous
A new-jack-swing reinvention of slick, hard-edged pop. Polished and huge. A commercial peak.
- Billie Jean from Thriller · on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Pop Songs of All Time, Best 1980s Pop Songs
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough from Off the Wall · on Best Disco Songs of All Time
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