Off the Wall

Off the Wall Artist: Michael Jackson
Label: Sony
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio Cassette


UPC: 074643574549
EAN: 0074643574549
ASIN: B0000025F8


Release Date: 1990-10-17

Off the Wall


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Tracks:

  1. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
  2. Rock With You
  3. Working Day and Night
  4. Get on the Floor
  5. Off the Wall
  6. Girlfriend
  7. She's Out of My Life
  8. I Can't Help It
  9. It's the Falling in Love
  10. Burn This Disco Out

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  1. Thriller
  2. Bad
  3. Dangerous
  4. Thriller
  5. Triumph

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<I>Off the Wall</I> made music history. Not only was it the release that signaled the arrival of Michael Jackson as a major talent outside the Jackson Five, it was the first record by a solo artist to contain four Top 10 hits. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Rock with You," "Off the Wall," and "She's out of My Life" were essential listening in the late '70s and early '80s. The release also contains the kinetic "Working Day and Night" and "Burn This Disco Out." Paul McCartney contributes "Girlfriend." Thanks to Quincy Jones's production, it was still all about the music back then. The artistry Jackson exhibited on <I>Off the Wall</I> still amazes. Avoiding the shallow excesses of most of the period's disco, Jackson's dance rhythms here are made all the more powerful by Jackson's vocal restraint. <I>--Steve Gdula</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars everyone is still trying to duplicate the music here.......2007-04-13

the neptunes and timbaland have always tried to recreate the melodically rhythmic percussion of don't stop till you get enough and working day and night, you hear it all over today's r&b and hip hop with artists like omarion, pharell, justin timberlake, beyonce etc. Also, the melodic smoothness in the slower songs is what inspired those like ne yo, usher, mary j. blige and the list goes on

5 out of 5 stars everyone is still trying to duplicate the music here.......2007-04-13

the neptunes and timbaland have always tried to recreate the melodically rhythmic percussion of don't stop till you get enough and working day and night, you hear it all over today's r&b and hip hop with artists like omarion, pharell, justin timberlake, beyonce etc. Also, the melodic smoothness in the slower songs is what inspired those like ne yo, usher, mary j. blige and the list goes on

5 out of 5 stars Life ain't so bad at all...if you're living Off The Wall!.......2006-11-25

Michael Jackson's 1979 solo debut Off The Wall stands today as Michael Jackson at his rawest and most sincere.

Long before the scandals, the nose jobs, and the court appearances, Michael Jackson was the youngest member of the beloved Jackson 5, later known as the Jacksons. In the late 70's, Michael was no longer a little boy, he was a young man who, in a few years, became the biggest selling solo artist and the most exciting live act since The Beatles. He teamed up with producer Quincy Jones, and the result was a collaboration that spawned 3 classic albums within 8 years: Off The Wall, the record breaking Thriller, and Bad.

Off The Wall captures Jackson right before the madness kicked in, and it is quite a moment to cherish. The 10-track album features some of Michael's greatest classics: the US number 1 hits Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, and the groovy Rock With You, the sweet ballad She's Out Of My Life (a song so sincere that MJ actually cries at the end), the upbeat Working Day And Night, the Paul McCartney penned Girlfriend, and, one of my personal favorites, the charming title track Off The Wall.

Many people regard Thriller, the 1982 follow up, as Michael's greatest achievement. Thriller was so successful that it overshadowed the Grammy winning debut. Whatever the case may be, Off The Wall is definitely Michael's prized contribution to music, an album so sweet and so modest, Michael ought to take lessons from it for his future release.

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5 out of 5 stars His best Album.......2006-10-14

This 1979 release, IMO is his best solo release, and sounds timeless. Forget the hype surrounding the man; this is Michael at his best. Subsequent releases (particularly Thriller) would go on to cement his name in musical history (and IMO cause him to try and chase the record sales on future releases) I wish Mike would go back to this winning formula. Take one excellent producer (Quincy Jones) a backing group of top rate musicians (Paulino Da Costa, for example on Percussion) and live instruments, with great songs (by Michael himself, Stevie Wonder, Rod Templeton) This is one CD that you can let play without skipping tracks. From the great 'don't Stop (`til you get enough) listen to the great percussion that under pines this track, to rock with you, Working day and Night, and the title track, just flow. One of the essential albums of the 70's, 80's.

5 out of 5 stars The legacy of Michael Jackson......MUSICAL PERFECTION!!.......2006-05-28

It is a shame really, that a lot of talented artists, such a Michael Jackson, had to resort to "Crossing Over", (Thriller), to get a little respect and acknowledgement. Even though years prior, before "Thriller", "Off The Wall" displayed his obvious and undeniable talent as a successful solo artist. This album made Michael Jackson relevant and creditable.
-He commands the lyrics on "Don't Stop til' You Get Enough" with a soft, mature, and controlled falsettous fury. The energy, the sound, the beat, and the technical melody is unmistakable to this day. Michael takes you places, musically, midway through the song, and brings you back with a loud "OOOOOH"!!!!-This phenomenal record is almost a song within a song. There is so many things going on throughtout, its hard to pick out whats what. The beats are so complex and intricate, as well as, hard to discribe sounds that are truly fresh and unique. It almost sounds to me like Michael can be heard playing on a bathroom drain pipe with a pair of spoons, while blowing through a bottle at the same time!!!
-(or maybe not.)-smile!!
-You see, this is what makes this album so much better than "Thriller". The risks and the limitless creativeity that engulfs this project will forever stand the test of time.
This album is a historical musical milestone.
As I continue on,
-"Rock with you", "Off The Wall, and "Burn This Disco Out", were all written by Rod Temperton; And less not forget, contributed greatly to Michael's huge success as a solo artist. "Rock with you", the better of the three, starts off with an introduction of heavy and distinctive drum beats, which afterwards, allowed michael to croon and flow through the mellow melody with ease. The smooth rhythms of "Rock With You" is a welcomed change after the hyperkinetic energy of "Don't stop til' you get enough"!!
-Ladies and Gentlemen, what can I say about Michael's "Working Day and Night" except, Michael never seems to let up on this song either; -He puts it in over-drive. He safely escorts you through his wild musical beats like the crocadile hunter going at a 100mph in the AFRICAN jungle while being chased by a hungry LION!!
-"Girlfriend" is a easely dimissable, forgettable, NERDY, and clueless, but playful piece of work written by paul mcartney. I'm not sure why michael and "Q" decided to put this song on the album. It really is out of place.
-(It reminds me of the "girl is mine" on "Thriller")!!!
-"I can't help it", -This jazzy love ballad created by Stevie Wonder proudly displayed Michael's soulfulness and joyous passion for his work. This has got to be my favorite song on the whole album!!!
"She's out of my life"-makes you weak with vulnerablity. In this song, Michael truly bares his soul.
Overall, I must say, Michael Jackson incredible talent is overwhelmingly evident on "Off the wall; Even though, "Thriller" and a niave MTV generation will ultimately over-shadow the brilliance of this great album, while gaining Michael Jackson the recognition he so rightfully deserved. No one could forsee, however, that he would eventually loose touch with what brought him to the dance in the first place.
-His SOULFULNESS.

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