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Classic Album Review: Jacksons | The Essential

Are these late-’70s hits from Michael and co. truly essential? You be the judge.

This came out in 2004 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


After Michael Jackson was a lovable child star — and before he became a child-loving superstar — he and his brothers had late-’70s hits like Enjoy Yourself, Shake Your Body, State of Shock and Blame It On The Boogie — all of which are here, along with 10 lesser tracks. Essential? You be the judge.