Patterson Hood On Thriller
Last week we linked to a stream of Thriller 25 (in stores today), which includes a 25-year-old rarity ("For All Time") with new vocals, and 2008 collabs with will.i.am, Fergie, and folks who aren't even in Black Eyed Peas. If you're not yet sick of MJ nostalgia, read Patterson Hood's "Smell the Glove," the Drive-By Trucker's column in the new Paste. "For the record, I consider 'Billie Jean' one of the definitive singles of the entire Rock Era and a piece of pop songwriting at its best." Also, he thinks Off The Wall is the best MJ album? Maybe it's a Southern thing.
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Comments (10) latest by Candygrrl
I'm from the South and I have to agree, Off the Wall is MJ's best album.
Posted by: Chad Barnard at February 12, 2008 11:25 AM | ReplyScore = 0
I'm originally from Illinois, and I have to agree, Off the Wall is MJ's best album. Anyone from the North, East and West care to make this shit official? Off the Wall kicks Thriller's ass six ways to Sunday. I have to disagree with PH about "Human Nature" though. I don't care if it was Toto. That song fucking killed.
Posted by: Adam at February 12, 2008 11:39 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Hi. I'm from Los Angeles, California. And I would just like to say that I too agree that Off the Wall is Michael Jackson's best album.
Posted by: Tauwan at February 12, 2008 12:54 PM | ReplyScore = 0
'Off the Wall' IS Michael's finest, regardless of geographic location.
Posted by: drake at February 12, 2008 1:07 PM | ReplyScore = 0
It's not limited to the South. I'm Mid-Atlantic, and Off the Wall is hands down the best. I think its a continuity thing. From song to song, Off the Wall sounds like a complete, tight album. Thriller's songs are so uh, genius, they kind of compete with one another. I guess it depends on what you're looking for. But for the album's sake, Off the Wall is def better.
Posted by: Lauren at February 12, 2008 1:11 PM | ReplyScore = 0
maybe it is a southern thing. i'm from north carolina [well, now i'm a seattle resident], and i wholeheartedly prefer "off the wall" to "thriller." i mean, "billie jean" and "pyt" are probably two of the greatest pop songs ever, but as a whole, "off the wall" is definitely better.
Posted by: douglas martin at February 12, 2008 3:50 PM | ReplyScore = 0
I'm cityboy and Off the wall is definitely MJs best.
Posted by: jason at February 12, 2008 4:16 PM | ReplyScore = 0
The United States have spoken, Off the Wall is the shit. In your FACE Stereogum!
Posted by: Adam at February 12, 2008 5:50 PM | ReplyScore = 0
Dear StereoGum,
Off The Wall is the best MJ album.
Sincerely,
- Dude from Australia
Posted by: d3aj at February 13, 2008 1:34 AM | ReplyScore = 0
I'm originally from VA but grew up in the 'burbs. Now live in Seattle....Off the Wall is clearly MJ's best work. It served as a great springboard for Thriller.
Posted by: Candygrrl at February 13, 2008 10:39 AM | ReplyScore = 0