Invincible
Invincible
he rocks our world,
So this is Michael’s first real studio album since 1995’s HISTORY 2 CD set (the second disc was a new album). We saw BLOOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR in 1997, but basically that was a remixed HISTORY with a few new tracks. So here it is, 6 years fans have been waiting. A few questions come to mind. 1. Was it worth the wait? 2. Will Michael make a comeback? 3. Is the album good? I can honestly answer all three questions with a resounding YES!
INVINCIBLE is a 16 track, 77 minute album, filled with top production and innovation in music. Michael has once again created a new sound, this time by working with hot producer Rodney Jerkins, other producers include Teddy Riley, Dr. Freeze, Andre Harris, Babyface, and R. Kelly. Together, Michael has created a fresh new sound for R&B, and I’m sure others will follow his lead here.
The album starts off strong with three uptempo songs. “Unbreakable” is a nice album opener, it’ll get you hoppin’ to the dancefloor. It features a sample rap by The Notorious B.I.G. “Heartbreaker” is a catchy uptempo song, perfect for the clubs, a surefire hit if released. The title track is another great song. Then are two ballads, both beautifully written arranged and sang, “Break of Dawn”, and “Heaven Can Wait”.
“You Rock My World”, the first single is a hit in its own right, its catchy, the vocals are smooth and irresistible, you can’t help but groove to the music on this one. “Butterflies”, the planned second single, shows Michael on a soulful type song, very beautiful, one of the album’s many highlights. Perhaps one of the biggest standouts on the album is “2000 Watts”, cowritten by Tyrese, it’s an irresistible dance song, perfect for the clubs, and Michael’s voice is very deep in this song, very different from any of his other songs.
The album has other fine moments, really there is no filler here. I was disapointed after the album was pushed back further and further, from 1999, to 2000, to 2001, and finally its out. Well its safe to say it was worth the wait. He has created probably one of the best new albums of the new millenium, with a fresh new sound. Where he used to yell a lot in his songs to show anger, this album shows him in a happier mood with soulful vocals that are so smooth and addictive. Give this one a try you won’t be disapointed!
Excellent,
I admit I haven’t listened to a whole lot of MJ’s songs but I have heard all his popular old jams and this CD is a bit different. Still I don’t know what the editor was listening to when he heard this album but I enjoyed it. Obviously he listened to this album ready to criticize it and he did that well.
If you’re like me and just pop this in and drive or relax whatever - you’ll love it. Maybe if the editor did this, he would actually enjoy it.
There are some tight trax on this album and right off the bat, my favs are in order
1. “Break of Dawn” - this is a beautiful song! - it should’ve been a single.
2. “2000 Watts” Baby - a jammming track - real tight!!!
3. “Whatever Happens” - excellent romantic song! Smooth song.
4. “Butterflies” - if you’ve ever been in love you can relate to this one! - exceptional song!
5. Others
“Heaven can wait”, “Unbreakable”, “Invincible”, “Heartbreaker” are all cool and worht the listen - I can’t put those in order - they are all my 5th favorites.
6. “Threatened” - cool beat on this one would fit perfectly on any of his old albums esp. “Thriller”
7. “Don’t walk away”, “Butterflies” - other romantic tracks - sounds like the old mike on these.
8. “Privacy” - you’ll be singing along with this one bofore it’s done.
9. “You rock my world”, “Speechless” - heard too much of “You rock my world” and I KNOW you all heard it!
I don’t care too much for “Cry” nor “The lost children”
Screw it my order doesn’t seem to right - cuz this is a solid Multi-Platinum album!