'Off The Wall' can be considered as Michael Jackson's first solo adult album and it certainly sets the bar for the rest of his career. Released in 1979 under Epic Records and produced by legend Quincy Jones, 'Off The Wall' is perhaps Jackson's most critically acclaimed album and the sales didn't do too badly either. The main reason why I love this album is that it's written by a carefree fun-loving Jackson, not the (understandably) paranoid and angry Jackson we witness later on in his career. So let's begin... The first track is one of his most famous, the Jackson-penned 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough'. A funky disco track, the song really introduces the new ...  Read the complete review

Off The Wall was Michael Jackson's 1979 debut solo album that was not released as part of the Jackson 5 franchise. The fact that he had several years of experience in the music industry with his family as a member of the Jackson 5, and 4 previous solo albums surely served as a solid foundation for this album. Aided by Quincy Jones in the production studio, this album has a lot of raw appeal in terms of Jacko as a solo performer. It may not be the greatest album he has ever released, but it has raw talent and throughout, with even some of the weaker tracks showing positives. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough is a great, upbeat classic track. It is a clever track to ...  Read the complete review

Michael Jackson - Off the Wall (1979) Producer: Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough Rock with You Working Day and Night Get on the Floor Off the Wall Girlfriend She's Out of my Life I Can't Help It It's the Falling in Love Burn This Disco Out Off the Wall is the fifth studio album by Michael Jackson, but is largely considered to be his first solo album of any worth, as he had left The Jacksons at this point and was going to become very much his own man. While the majority of Michael's work for Motown had had its feet fixed within the genres of soul and r 'n' b, Off the ...  Read the complete review

‘Off the Wall’ was the first effort from a most gifted singer/songwriter/dancer. Arguably MJ’s finest album (most critically acclaimed if not greatest selling), it rewinds us to the 80’s when he was God. I bought the album after reading a review in Q magazine. I remembered ‘Bad’ but wanted to return to his disco classics. On first hearing I was a tad-disappointed but have since fallen in love. I now find it impossible to start the album without listening to its conclusion. Up-tempo in the main, the album catalogues Michael’s greatest talents – soulful lyrics, groovy beats + production and charming vocals. ...  Read the complete review

**Introduction** For my second review of a Michael Jackson album since his death on thursday I have decided to review the album that is widely regarded as his debut album even though he had already released solo albums before but as Part of The Jackson Five franchise. In the hours after hearing the news about Michael Jackson's death I was devastated and stayed up until 7.30 in the morning listening to every album from Off The Wall to Invincible. **Off The Wall** Off The Wall saw Michael Jackson's eclectic taste really come to the fore with a mix of funk, disco-pop, soul, soft rock, jazz and pop ballads. Off The Wall was recorded in Los ...  Read the complete review