: A heavy-hitting industrial-pop take on the Janet Jackson duet.
Ultimately, “Remixes And Rarities” is a testament to the enduring global fascination with Michael Jackson’s music. Even without an official stamp of approval, the demand for his art was so great that it necessitated the creation of a high-quality, double-disc collection simply to keep up with what fans wanted to hear.
The collection received a warm reception from fans, currently holding an on Discogs . Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities -2CD- -2009-
For die-hard Michael Jackson fans and discographers, “Remixes And Rarities” (2009) occupies a fascinating gray area.
Rediscovering the King of Pop: A Deep Dive into Michael Jackson Remixes And Rarities (2CD, 2009) : A heavy-hitting industrial-pop take on the Janet
is a definitive compilation that captures the sonic experimentation and hidden treasures of the King of Pop.
The true value of any compilation lies in its track listing, and this 2CD set offers a massive haul. The total runtime is impressive, clocking in at over two hours and thirty-eight minutes. Disc one runs for , while disc two runs for approximately 79 minutes and 45 seconds . The collection received a warm reception from fans,
What makes Disc 1 stand out is how Jackson’s pristine vocal stems are treated. Even when layered over entirely new instrumentation, his ad-libs, gasps, and beatboxing remain the driving force of every track. Analyzing Disc 2: The Rarities and Alternate Visions
| Track | Title | Version / Mix | Runtime | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | | Original 12" Version | 6:21–6:25 | | 2 | Beat It | Album Version / 12" Mix | 4:17–4:19 | | 3 | Bad | Dance Remix Radio Edit | 4:55–4:58 | | 4 | Smooth Criminal | Extended Dance Mix Radio Edit | 5:22–5:27 | | 5 | Thriller | Album Version / 12" Mix | 5:57–5:58 | | 6 | I Just Can't Stop Loving You | 7" Single Mix / Edit | 4:16–4:23 | | 7 | Another Part Of Me | Extended Dance Mix | 6:18–6:23 | | 8 | The Way You Make Me Feel | Extended Dance Version | 7:51–7:56 | | 9 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | Album Version / 12" Mix | 3:58–4:03 | | 10 | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' | Extended 12" Mix | 6:30–6:32 | | 11 | In The Closet | KI’s 12" | 7:15–7:19 | | 12 | Scream (feat. Janet Jackson) | Naughty Radio Edit with Rap / Special U.S. Mix | 4:28–4:30 | | 13 | Who Is It | Patience Edit | 4:02–4:07 | | 14 | You Are Not Alone | Jon B. Main Remix | 6:54–6:57 |
Songs that didn't quite fit the narrative of Bad or Dangerous but maintain a high production standard.
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