Michael Jackson - HIStory Continues (2LP, Picture Disc)
COMPILATION
Michael Jackson - vocal [click here to see more vinyl featuring Michael Jackson]
Vocal - Janet Jackson (A1), The Notorious B.I.G. (A4), Slash (B2), Shquille O'Neal (C4)
Backing Vocals – Janet Jackson (A1),
Children Choir – Angela Fisher (A2), Caleena Campbell (A2), Charity Young (A2), Chauna Bryant (A2), Coy Mattison (A2), Crystal Grant (A2), Crystal Jackson (A2), Crystal Pounds (A2), Jania Foxworth (A2), Kandy Johnson (A2), Kimberly Johnson (A2), Nikisha Grier (A2), Rhonda Hoskins (A2), Brandi Stewart (C2), Brian Jones (C2), Caryn Jones (C2), Jonathan Ungar (C2), Natalia Harris (C2), Reeve Carney (C2), Tracy Spindler (C2), Leah Frazier (D1), Markita Prescott (D2),
Lyrics by Michael Jackson (A1-4, B1-3, C2-4, D1-2), John Lennon (B4), Paul McCartney (B4), R. Kelly (C1), James Harris III (C3, D1), Terry Lewis (C3, D1), Geoffrey Parsons (D3), John Turner (D3)
Music composed by Michael Jackson (A1-4, B1-3, C2-3, D1-2), James Harris III (A1), Janet Jackson (A1), Terry Lewis (A1), Bruce Swedien (A4, C4), Dallas Austin (A4, C4), Rene (A4, C4), John Lennon (B4), Paul McCartney (B4), R. Kelly (C1), James Harris III (C3, D1), Terry Lewis (C3, D1), Charles Chaplin (D3)
2LP, Double gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : unspecified
Record color : Picture
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : GZ Media (Czech Republic)
Label : EPIC
Original label : EPIC
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Produced by Michael Jackson (A1-4, B1-3, C1, C3, D1-3) Janet Jackson (A1-2), Jimmy Jam (A1, C3-4, D1), Terry Lewis (A1, C3-4, D1), Bruce Swedien (A4, C4), Rene (A4, C4), Dallas Austin (A4), Bill Bottrell (B1, B4), David Foster (B1), R. Kelly (C1), David Foster (C2, D3)
Originaly released in 1995
Reissued in 2018
Tracks :
Side A :
- Scream
- They Don't Care About Us
- Stranger In Moscow
- This Time Around
Side B:
- Earth Song
- D.S.
- Money
- Come Together
Side C:
- You Are Not Alone
- Childhood (theme from 'Free Willy 2')
- Tabloid Junkie
- 2Bad
Side D:
- HIStory
- Little Susie
- Smile
Reviews :
« "HIStory Continues" is easily the most personal album Jackson has recorded. References to the scandal permeate almost every song, creating a thick atmosphere of paranoia. If Jackson's music had been the equal of Thriller or Bad, the nervous, vindictive lyrics wouldn't have been quite as overbearing. However, "HIStory Continues" reiterates musical ideas Jackson had been exploring since Bad. Jackson certainly tries to stay contemporary, yet he has a tendency to smooth out all of his rougher musical edges with show-biz schmaltz. Occasionally, Jackson produces some well-crafted pop that ranks with his best material: R. Kelly's "You Are Not Alone" is seductive, "Scream" improves on the slamming beats of his earlier single "Jam," and "Stranger in Moscow" is one of his most haunting ballads. » AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 , Discogs : 4.56 / 5