Michael Jackson Album: “Invincible”

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!

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

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!

The critics have put this album down for the only reason that it is Michael Jackson and the critics don't like him. If any other artist had done this album this album would be praised because it is the best album of the new century.

When Mike does a song were he speaks his mind and is angry, the critics say that he is too aggresive. When Mike does a slow song critics say that he is too mushy and soft. When he does a song in between they just say that Mike is caught up in the past and must move on.

There is only 1 let down on this album and that is "The Lost Children." Besides this song the album is flawless and is brilliant. The album is mainly an R&B album except for the 2000 Watts. Mike has hired out R&B producer Rodney Jerkins who is the best in the game. People are saying that Mike is back. I honestly think that he never left. He has never made a bad album. (Blood On The Dance Floor was a remix cd not an album and it is a brilliant remix cd.)

Mike maintains his form with songs such as Unbreakable, Heartbreaker, You Rock My World, Threatened. He has still got the gift of the melodey with songs such as Heaven Can Wait, Butterflies, Speechless, You Are My Life & Cry.

People are saying that Invincible has flopped but it didn't really. It went to number 1 in more than 10 countries. It sold 3 million copies in 4 days which makes it his fastest selling album ever. The reason why sales suddenly dropped is because SONY music stopped marketing and promoting it. In fact they hardly really even started promoting it. If this album had been promoted as much as Dangerous was I am 100% sure that it would have hit 6 platinium by now but instead it has stopped at 2 platinium and has dropped from ever single chart in the world.

To rap everything up I just have one more thing to say. MICHAEL JACKSON IS STILL THE KING OF POP. In fact he should be the KING OF R&B because this is his true music type.

I'm a HUGE MJ fan and I think Invincible is an amazing album, regardless of whatever the haters have to say and whether they want to admit it or not. What do people really want from Mike? Really? Would they have been happy if he released Thriller again and called it a "new" album. How could they expect that after almost 20 years that they'd get something as good as the Thriller album? Quit being so demanding and asking so much from a 43 year old man, who's ideas and thoughts have evolved since his Billy Jean and Don't stop Till You Get Enough era. What do you think, he wants to be singing to the beat of Smooth Criminal and Rock With You all his life? No, because people change and so do the times. I'm sure you've changed and don't think the same you did 5 years ago (much less 20 years agos). But the media, tabloids and critics always love you when you're down, and hate you when you're on top (they always have to find something bad to say even if it means lying). I'm so sick of seeing Michael Jackson be subject to hatred and jealousy, which he's probably so used to by time now.

Personally, I think Invincible is truely Incredible. It has such beautiful songs on it. One that really stands out in my mind is Heaven Can Wait. It's such a sweet song, I loved it immediately when I first heard it. It's the type of song you'd want your significant other to sing to you. This song sounds like it's coming from someone deeply in love. You'll be hooked! Unbreakable is an upbeat, "get up and dance" kind of song. It's also very impowering when you are surrounded by negative energy. It'll make you dance and feel good. Invincible and Heartbreaker are also good upbeat songs to tune into, talking about when love goes bad. Speechless is so beautifully sung starting acapela and then you hear Mike sing with a beat and then it ends acapela, proving that Michael's still got it ( that wonderful voice of his and musical ability). A very nice love song with a spiritual side to it! The album also has some Heal The World type songs, like The Lost Children and Cry. The only song I really can't seem to like is 2000 watts... too N'syncish. But it's a song you can dance to.

Michael is and STILL is the one and only KING OF POP! He's done it again.... Better recognize! Now go out and buy that album, won't you? :)

While many critics with "trained ears" are being unecessarily hard on MJ for this album, his die hard fans will definetely appreciate his momentum.

The truth is that there is nothing new on this album. The fact that MJ is the greatest entertainer in the world is not a new idea. However MJ does explore the realm of R&B heavily in this album.

The first track, "Unbreakable", is high energy with a lot of Hip Hop beats including a rap from the late Biggie Smalls. This occurs too for "Unbreakable" and "Invincible", which feature the new talent of Fats.

Mike starts his ballads with "Break of Dawn" and "Heaven Can Wait". These two songs are definitely reminescent of Mike's "Lady in My Life" days.

In "2000 Watts" and "Privacy", Rodney Jerkins produced himself into a flurry. These fast-paced, highly mechanic songs are genius.

"Whatever Happens" includes a guitar solo by the wonderful Carlos Santana. Hearing these two legends perform together is simply magical.

And finally, "Threatened" is "Thriller" for 2001. MJ does like to scare people.

While Invincible is heavily populated with famous producers, and does sound like the workings of artists like Usher, and Ginuwine, there is no mistaking that this sort of brilliance can only come from the King of Pop.