"HIStory" is next to "Dangerous" my favorite album of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop (for all ignorant again: this item have fans Jackson added, not he himself!)
This double album shows how varied and contradictory Michael may be in his musical expression. The "Greatest Hits", which are well-known and loved, are compared to the second drive, which will offer the listener a contrast. The medal has two sides to. There's a Michael, who in "The Girl Is Mine" quarrels with Paul McCartney to a girl or "Remember the Time" in sweet memories revels to a girl, to a groovy up-tempo beat that in a good mood shifted.
On the second disk Michael tells musiklaisch his personal history, past experiences that have shaped him decisively - why HIStory. He sets the range of his emotions to such an ingenious way in music and text to what is absolutely unique and a degree of sensitivity and a sense of the right "Transformation" requires. Michael processed his rage, his grief, his loneliness, frustrations and aspirations in all the 15 songs of the second disc. At the same time he also directed appeals and warnings to the people. It provides scandal reporter and the tabloids in the pillory, he expects from his tormentors and he tells so much more, as well between the lines. Who listens to this album carefully, not only with the ears but also with the heart, is to know a completely different side to Michael Jackson and understand. If you want to understand this phenomenon not only as an artist but also as a human, which is not recommended "HIStory" highly enough, but quite possible the only key!
This album gets me 5 stars. Because of the versatility of the contrasts and the truth that lies in the songs.
Thanks Michael!
