"This Day in HIStory" December 14, 2010 ~ "MICHAEL" Was Released.

by **MJ Mod** Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:08 am

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2010 - The Michael Jackson album MICHAEL was released by Epic Records.

MICHAEL is the first release in 9 years of new material by one of music's most beloved icons whose artistry continues to touch new generations of fans. The album contains ten tracks,newly completed by an esteemed group of producers along with Michael Jackson. While primarily focused on songs that Michael worked on recently, there are also earlier compelling tracks that Michael had a desire to bring to fruition.

Breaking News was the first song from the album to be released to the public and was available for radio airplay. The song was recorded in New Jersey in 2007 and according to Sony, the song was "recently brought to completion." Other tracks were recorded at studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with various unidentified collaborators.

The first official single, Hold My Hand, recorded in Las Vegas in 2007, was released globally on Monday, November 15. The album contains two songs that were written during the Thriller era, Behind the Mask and Much Too Soon. The song (I Like) The Way You Love Me previously appeared on The Ultimate Collection (2004) with the title The Way You Love Me. For MICHAEL, the song has been remixed and more vocals have been added. The song Best Of Joy is one of the last that Michael recorded during his lifetime, having written and recorded it in 2009.

Track Listing:

Hold My Hand(Duet with Akon)
Hollywood Tonight
Keep Your Head Up
(I Like) The Way You Love Me
Monster(Featuring 50 Cent)
Best Of Joy
Breaking News
(I Can't Make It) Another Day (Featuring Lenny Kravitz)
Behind The Mask
Much Too Soon

by **Admin** Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:00 am

I remember how much we all looked forward to 'Michael' coming out!

Check out the 'Michael' Forum-there is a massive (poster printout size) pix of the album with all the elements very large and easy to see