First of all, have pressed kudos to the MJ Estate and Sony that they publish not only modern remakes, but also the original treasures from between 1983 and 2002 to the CD.
RATING (1 - 10 = perfect)
1. Love Never Felt So Good (Recorded 1983)
+ NEW (J. McClain) [9/10]
+ ORIGINAL [8/10]
+ Bonus: Justin Timberlake remake [9/10]
2. Chicago (1999)
+ NEW (by Timbaland) [9.5 / 10]
+ ORIGINAL [5/10] -> getting used to
3. Loving You (~ 1986)
+ NEW (by Timbaland) [9.5 / 10]
+ ORIGINAL [7/10]
4. A Place With No Name (1998)
+ NEW (by Stargate) [9/10]
+ ORIGINAL [10/10]
5. Slave to the Rhythm (1989)
+ NEW (by Timbaland) [6/10] -> getting used to
+ ORIGINAL [8/10]
6. Do You Know Where Your Children Are (1990)
+ NEW (by Timbaland) [10/10]
+ ORIGINAL [10/10]
7. Blue Gangsta (1998)
+ NEW (by Timbaland) [7/10] -> getting used to
+ ORIGINAL [8/10]
8. Xscape (2002)
+ NEW (by Jerkins) [9/10]
+ ORIGINAL [10/10]
Bonus Material:
Interesting video interviews with the producers on the project.
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Conclusion:
The deluxe edition of "Xscape" is the Standard Edition at any rate preferable because the original versions are partly stronger than the modern remakes. In my opinion, only one song NOT Michael-worthy: the original version of "Chicago". Timbaland has all but brought out from these vocals and produced a perfect new version.
The musical genius has now also made posthumously, with his "XSCAPE" to prepare a lot of joy to the people! And Michael would be proud of the producers, even if he himself would have probably brought out even more from the production.
There is no doubt about the authenticity this time: The vocals are 100% owned by Michael himself and therefore incomparably powerful, as we expect it of MJ.
This time was so (almost) everything is done correctly, the last "Michael" album has been put in the shade and I hope that this high production level is maintained for other albums. Finally, a perfect blend of ballads, club tracks and Hiphop numbers published. For me this album is now the highlight of the year and therefore recommend it to all music lovers and MJ fans on.
Album-total:
+ NEW Remakes [8.5 / 10]
+ ORIGINAL versions [9/10]
