My mom recommended Michael Jackson's classic album Thriller. It includes songs that are still popular today like "Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean," as well as a duet with Paul McCartney called "The Girl is Mine." The timelessness of this album is what makes it so great; it smashed music records in the 1980's; all but two tracks were released as singles; and it still remains the top-selling album of all time. It is currently 167 on the Billboard 200. The themes of Michael Jackson's music are mostly some form of love, and it's easy for people of any generation to relate. For example, track 3, "The Girl is Mine," is a fight between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney over a girl. Thriller also made music videos popular, especially with the music video of the same name featuring zombies. The catchy, driving beat found in most of the songs also contributed to the album's success.
This album addresses a lot of different sides of relationships. "Billie Jean" is about a woman accusing Jackson of fathering her child. "The Girl is Mine" features Paul McCartney and Jackson fighting over a girl and trying to convince the other that he doesn't deserve the girl. The human experience is filled with such quarrels, and Jackson's music reflects that relationships are often difficult and complicated.
This album addresses a lot of different sides of relationships. "Billie Jean" is about a woman accusing Jackson of fathering her child. "The Girl is Mine" features Paul McCartney and Jackson fighting over a girl and trying to convince the other that he doesn't deserve the girl. The human experience is filled with such quarrels, and Jackson's music reflects that relationships are often difficult and complicated.