Michael Jackson - Thriller -special Edition Rem...

The original nine tracks remain the gold standard for pop production.

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For the listener, the difference is palpable. On a standard CD or streaming file, the bass line of "Billie Jean" might sound flat. On the Special Edition Remastered version, the kick drum has a punch that reverberates through the chest; the snap of the fingers in the intro feels immediate and present in the room. The remastering process brings out the "air" around the instruments, allowing the listener to hear the separation between the synthesizers, the brass section, and Jackson’s layered vocals. The original nine tracks remain the gold standard

Often included as a bonus track, "Carousel" holds a mythical status among fans. Originally recorded during the sessions for Off the Wall , it was re-recorded for Thriller . The track was slotted to replace "Human Nature" on the album at one point. Hearing "Carousel" is a jarring experience; the song is catchy and melancholy, but had it remained on the tracklist, Thriller would have lacked the ethereal beauty of "Human Nature." The Special Edition allows us to hear this "lost" chapter of the album's narrative. On the Special Edition Remastered version, the kick