Bad (album)
| Bad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Album by Michael Jackson | ||
| Released | August 25, 1987 | |
| Recorded | January 5-July 9, 1987 | |
| Genre | R&B / Pop Rock | |
| Length | 48 mins 10 secs | |
| Record label | Epic Records | |
| Producer | Quincy Jones | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| Q | 5 stars out of 5 | January 2001 |
| Robert Christgau | Grade: B+ | link |
| Rolling Stone | 4 stars out of 5 | (RS 511) |
| Allmusic.com | 4.5 stars out of 5 | link |
| Michael Jackson Chronology | ||
| Thriller (1982) | Bad (1987) | Dangerous (1991) |
Bad is an album released in 1987 by pop star Michael Jackson. It was produced by Quincy Jones, and was the follow up to his Thriller album. Bad also marked Jackson's first solo world tour, Jackson's Moon Walk biography, and Moonwalker movie. The albums spawned five number one singles.
"Weird Al" Yankovic has released an album called Even Worse that parodizes Michael Jackson, among others.
It is number 202 on the List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Track listing
- "Bad" (Jackson)
- "The Way You Make Me Feel" (Jackson)
- "Speed Demon" (Jackson)
- "Liberian Girl" (Jackson)
- "Just Good Friends" (Duet with Jackson and Stevie Wonder) (Britten/Lyle)
- "Another Part of Me" (Jackson)
- "Man In the Mirror" (Ballard/Garrett)
- "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (Jackson)
- "Dirty Diana" (Jackson)
- "Smooth Criminal" (Jackson)
- "Leave Me Alone" (Jackson)
Categories: Michael Jackson albums | 1987 albums