Michael Jackson Thriller Album Internet Archive ~upd~

Digging through the archives and found some gems about the world’s biggest album:

Researchers can utilize these raw audio and video files to analyze the production, marketing, and cultural impact of the album. michael jackson thriller album internet archive

In an era where a few massive tech corporations control access to the world’s music via subscription streaming models, the Internet Archive stands as a democratic alternative. If a streaming service decides to alter a track, remove an album due to a licensing dispute, or replace an original mix with a controversial modern remaster, the historical record is altered. Digging through the archives and found some gems

The opener is a masterclass in controlled chaos. Unlike the smooth grooves of Off the Wall , this is aggressive and paranoid. Jackson wrote it years prior about his family’s arguments, but here it becomes an anthem against the tabloid press. It features one of the greatest basslines in pop history (played by Louis Johnson) and the iconic Swahili chant ("Ma ma se, ma ma sa...") borrowed from Manu Dibango’s "Soul Makossa." It warns the listener: This is not your older brother’s disco record. The opener is a masterclass in controlled chaos

You can find original scans, rare "Making Of" documentaries, and even sheet music for the album on Internet Archive . CTA: What’s your favorite track? Let me know below! 👇

More than 40 years later, Michael Jackson’s Thriller still holds the title of the best-selling album of all time with over 70 million copies sold.

These tracks, which did not make the final album cut, provide insight into the wealth of material Michael Jackson was producing during this period.