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* RefrainFromAssuming: "Billie Jean" is not actually titled "The Kid Is Not My Son".
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* CriticalDissonance: While the album as a whole is universally beloved, [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 some]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] do take issue with the title track, feeling it was campy and caused MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
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* CriticalDissonance: While the album as a whole is universally beloved, [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 some]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] do take issue with the title track, feeling it was it's campy and caused causes MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's previous album, ''Music/OffTheWall'', was already the best-selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but ''Thriller'' grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time. While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise, ''Thriller'' was certainly a major improvement in terms of album sales.
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's previous album, ''Music/OffTheWall'', was already the best-selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but ''Thriller'' grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time. While fans and critics are still have been split over which one is better quality-wise, quality-wise up to and especially nowadays, ''Thriller'' was certainly a major improvement in terms of album sales.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: The first two tracks of ''Thriller'', "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and "Baby Be Mine", sound much like songs that wouldn't fall out of tone on ''Music/OffTheWall'', as does a couple ''Thriller'' outtakes, "Got the Hots" and "Sunset Driver" (in fact, Jackson meant for the latter song to be recorded for and included on ''Off the Wall'').
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** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” In the same year as ''Thriller''[='s=] release, Music/QuincyJones produced a Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
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** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” In the same year as ''Thriller''[='s=] release, Music/QuincyJones produced a Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, hit too, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
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** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” Music/QuincyJones produced a 1982 Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
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** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” In the same year as ''Thriller''[='s=] release, Music/QuincyJones produced a 1982 Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's first solo album as an adult, ''Music/OffTheWall'', was already the best-selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but ''Thriller'' grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time. While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise, ''Thriller'' was certainly a major improvement in terms of album sales.
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's first solo album as an adult, previous album, ''Music/OffTheWall'', was already the best-selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but ''Thriller'' grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time. While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise, ''Thriller'' was certainly a major improvement in terms of album sales.
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* ToughActToFollow: ''Thriller'' was and still is the best-selling musical album in history, even if many other albums surpass it in terms of plays on streaming services nowadays. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
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* ToughActToFollow: ''Thriller'' was and still is the best-selling musical album in history, even if many other albums surpass it in terms of have more plays on streaming services than it nowadays. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
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* ToughActToFollow: ''Thriller'' was and still is the best-selling musical album in history, even if plenty of many other albums have surpassed surpass it in terms of plays on streaming services nowadays. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
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* ToughActToFollow: ''Thriller'' was and still is the best-selling musical album in history.history, even if plenty of other albums have surpassed it in terms of plays on streaming services nowadays. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
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* ToughActToFollow: This album ''Thriller'' was and still is the best-selling musical album in history. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
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* [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong Suspiciously Similar Riff]]: According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” Music/QuincyJones produced a 1982 Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
** The iconic synth intro to “Beat It” sounds exactly like the Synclavier’s demo tape’s riff showcasing the gong tone. The composer of that demo tape would ultimately be credited - in {{Music/Bad}}.
* ToughActToFollow: This album was and still is the best-selling musical album in history. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself couldn't.
** The iconic synth intro to “Beat It” sounds exactly like the Synclavier’s demo tape’s riff showcasing the gong tone. The composer of that demo tape would ultimately be credited - in {{Music/Bad}}.
* ToughActToFollow: This album was and still is the best-selling musical album in history. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson himself couldn't.
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** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” Music/QuincyJones produced a 1982 Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
** The iconic synth intro to “Beat It” sounds exactly like the Synclavier’s demo tape’s riff showcasing the gong tone. The composer of that demo tape would ultimately be credited- in {{Music/Bad}}.
the liner notes of ''Music/{{Bad}}''.
* ToughActToFollow: This album was and still is the best-selling musical album in history. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jacksonhimself himself, who had an ambition in doing so with ''Music/{{Bad}}'', couldn't.
** According to Music/{{Daryl Hall|AndJohnOates}}, Jackson apparently admitted to lifting the bass line of "Billie Jean" from Hall's "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". Hall wasn't bothered, telling Jackson he himself had lifted it from somewhere else. Jon Anderson of Music/{{Yes}} also felt "Billie Jean" was inspired by a track he recorded with Music/{{Vangelis}} called "State of Independence", but considered it an example of "cross-pollination in music" and wasn't bothered either: “they took the riff and made it funky.” Music/QuincyJones produced a 1982 Music/DonnaSummer cover of "State of Independence" (with Jackson on backing vocals) that was a hit, so Anderson's assessment about cross-pollination seems accurate.
** The iconic synth intro to “Beat It” sounds exactly like the Synclavier’s demo tape’s riff showcasing the gong tone. The composer of that demo tape would ultimately be credited
* ToughActToFollow: This album was and still is the best-selling musical album in history. How could anyone surpass it in commercial terms? Even Jackson
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth album ''Music/OffTheWall'' was already the best selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time! While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise; in terms of album sales, it's certainly an improvement.
* NarmCharm: The title track is a campy post-disco song celebrating Jackson's love of '50s B-movies. It's cheesy, it's got goofy lyrics, and it's one of his best songs.
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* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth first solo album ''Music/OffTheWall'' as an adult, ''Music/OffTheWall'', was already the best selling best-selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", ''Thriller'' grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time! time. While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise; quality-wise, ''Thriller'' was certainly a major improvement in terms of album sales, it's certainly an improvement.
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* NarmCharm: The title track is a campy post-disco song celebrating Jackson's love of '50s B-movies. It'scheesy, it's got cheesy and has goofy lyrics, and but it's also one of his best best-regarded songs.
* NarmCharm: The title track is a campy post-disco song celebrating Jackson's love of '50s B-movies. It's
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* CompleteMonster: "The Incredible Doktor Markesan": [[EvilUncle Uncle Konrad Markesan]] is a [[MadScientist scientist]] whose own genius allowed him to return from the dead using a formula derived from the mold found in graves. In rage at his former colleagues at Penrose University [[DisproportionateRetribution disbelieving his theories]], Markesan revives them after their deaths, spending each night [[ColdBloodedTorture torturing and tormenting the three]], forcing them to relive their "crimes" against him as they suffer in pain from being revived while [[FateWorseThanDeath begging him to be allowed to die]]. When Markesan's nephew Fred and his wife Molly surprise him, Markesan allows them to stay, but plots to dispose of them as well. Capturing Fred at the end, Markesan plans to murder him and it is only after he is killed for good that Fred discovers Markesan has already murdered Molly and transformed her into one of his undead slaves.
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* CompleteMonster: "The Incredible Doktor Markesan": [[EvilUncle Uncle Konrad Markesan]] is a [[MadScientist scientist]] whose own genius allowed him to return from the dead using a formula derived from the mold found in graves. In rage at his former colleagues at Penrose University [[DisproportionateRetribution disbelieving his theories]], Markesan revives them after their deaths, spending each night [[ColdBloodedTorture torturing and tormenting the three]], forcing them to relive their "crimes" against him as they suffer in pain from being revived while [[FateWorseThanDeath begging him to be allowed to die]]. When Markesan's nephew Fred and his wife Molly surprise him, Markesan allows them to stay, but plots to dispose of them as well. Capturing Fred at the end, Markesan plans to murder him and it is only after he is killed for good that Fred discovers Markesan has already murdered Molly and transformed her into one of his undead slaves.slaves.
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* CriticalDissonance: While the album as a whole is universally beloved, [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 A few]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] do take umbrage with the title track, feeling it was campy and caused MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
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* CriticalDissonance: While the album as a whole is universally beloved, [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 A few]] some]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] do take umbrage issue with the title track, feeling it was campy and caused MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
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* CriticalDissonance: [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 A few]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] complained about the title track, feeling it was campy and caused MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth album ''Music/OffTheWall'' was already the best selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time! In terms of album sales this is certainly an improvement.
* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth album ''Music/OffTheWall'' was already the best selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time! In terms of album sales this is certainly an improvement.
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* CriticalDissonance: While the album as a whole is universally beloved, [[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/thriller-19830128 A few]] [[http://www.allmusic.com/album/thriller-mw0000056882 reviewers]] complained about do take umbrage with the title track, feeling it was campy and caused MoodWhiplash compared to the rest of the album. Listeners still find it a classic, particularly due to the video it spawned.
* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth album ''Music/OffTheWall'' was already the best selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time!In While fans and critics are still split over which one is better quality-wise; in terms of album sales this is sales, it's certainly an improvement.
* EvenBetterSequel: Jackson's fifth album ''Music/OffTheWall'' was already the best selling album by a black/Afro-American artist ever, but his second album, "Thriller", grew out to be the best-selling music album of all time!
