Off the Wall
| Michael Jackson
Off the Wall
Off the Wall is the fifth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979 in the United States by Epic Records and internationally by CBS Records. It was his nineteenth album in total since Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 (1969), as well as his first album released through Epic Records, the label he would record on until his death roughly 30 years later. It was released following Jackson's critically well-received film performance in The Wiz. While working on that project, Jackson and Quincy Jones had become friends, and Jones agreed to work with Jackson on his next studio album."-Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
Off the Wall is the sound of young Michael Jackson's liberation.
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All Music
This was a visionary album, a record that found a way to break disco wide open into a new world where the beat was undeniable
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Rolling Stone
except for some so-so material, it’s a complete success.
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Irish Examiner
His talent, work-ethic, and spirit were feeding off the joyous dancefloors of disco culture, and, ultimately, he created an album that transcended the era.
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Paste Magazine
never again would he sound so fresh and optimistic in his work.
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BBC
one of the finest pop albums ever made and showcases Michael Jackson as a gifted and versatile vocalist, comfortable performing on ballads as well as upbeat disco tracks.
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Outlet
Jackson created a world of musical escapism, exploring his musicality in ways that had never been seen before.
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Everything Gone Green
This was the album where the boy became a man, a solo artist, and a global superstar in his own right.
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Sputnik Music
soul and R&B have been explored plenty in the genre, but Off the Wall was the record that melded it all almost flawlessly.
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Entertainment Focus
Every single song on the record is a gem
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New Music Ear
You can't help dancing or singing along to this one!
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Black Youth Project
what makes Off The Wall so exhilarating is that it never loses this momentum
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