Time to ask yourself serious questions (don’t worry it’s another battle)

[filmandmusic]

I figured Michael was most popular during the 80s and I think when people think about Michael they envision him in the 80s with curly hair and cool jackets. It is also probably his most beloved period for the majority of fans. Everybody loves the Thriller era and many hardcore fans usually pick the Bad era as their favorite period. So here are some battles for you to sweat on.

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad)
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit
Bad album vs Thriller album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine
The Man vs Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour
Say Say Say vs Get It
Come Together vs Beat It (songs)
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)
Victory tour vs Bad tour
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era
For the ladies and the men who want to join: sexiest Michael? thriller vs bad eras

@83magic please join the battle where you see fit

 

[Hiker]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad) --------------- Long curly hair anytime everytime
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit ---------------------------------------- Bad outfit
Bad album vs Thriller album ------------------------------------- Between those two - Bad album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine --------------- IJCSLY
The Man vs Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video ------------------------- Smooth Criminal!
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video ------------ That's an interesting one. First I thought, obviously TWYMMF. But.... actually it would probably pick Beat It video, the dancing is wow! though TWYMMF live performance over Beat It live anyday.

The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl --------------------------- The Lady In My Life (obviously )
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs) --------------------------- Difficult to pick the song, I never thought about it, probably Dirty Diana for the emotion in it

Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs) ---- WBSS, I don't like Leave me alone very much
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour ----- Bad Tour always!!!
Say Say Say vs Get It
Come Together vs Beat It (songs) ------------------------------ Does Come Together qualify as a song? I don't know what's the point of that song without the video

Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker ---------------------------------- Tough one, though probably Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror ------------------------ For the song, I would pick Man In The Mirror, performance is a different question
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs) ----------------------------------- Billie Jean
Victory tour vs Bad tour ------------------------------------- Bad tour (is that even a valid question!)
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era --------------- Bad era - those belts and buckles
For the ladies and the men who want to join: sexiest Michael? thriller vs bad eras ---- sexiest! DANGEROUS!!

 

[filmandmusic]

I somehow knew I could lure you in with this one @Hiker

 

[Hiker]

I somehow knew I could lure you in with this one @Hiker

Did anyone mention Michael's curls!! Sometimes its useful to have a one track mind

 

[83magic]

I figured Michael was most popular during the 80s and I think when people think about Michael they envision him in the 80s with curly hair and cool jackets. It is also probably his most beloved period for the majority of fans. Everybody loves the Thriller era and many hardcore fans usually pick the Bad era as their favorite period. So here are some battles for you to sweat on.

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad)

short curly hair (‘thriller’). I particularly like the yellow vest photoshoot where the edges at the top are more rounded.

Bad outfit vs thriller outfit

‘thriller’ outfit

Bad album vs Thriller album

‘thriller’ album

I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine

‘the girl is mine’

The Man vs Just Good Friends

‘the man’

Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video

‘thriller’ the short version that focuses mainly on the dance routine is perfect for me. it’s the one I mainly watch.

The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video

‘beat it’ video easily.

The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl

‘the lady in my life’

Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)

‘beat it’ definitely

Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine

‘baby be mine’

Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)

‘wanna be startin somethin’this song will probably win against anything

Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour

‘billie jean’ was the highlight of the entire ‘victory’ tour for me. those glidesthat outfit

Say Say Say vs Get It

‘say say say’ by a mile.

Come Together vs Beat It (songs)

‘beat it’

Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock

‘tell me I’m not dreaming’ that’s not really saying much lol I actually prefer the way michael sang it on the ‘victory’ tour. dallas & new york in particular..

Captain EO vs Moonwalker

‘captain eo’ though this was the beginning of the transitional period that I disliked from this point forward the fundamental message of using peaceful means to eradicate evil was still there. for this reason alone (though it’s an important one) I choose it.

Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror

‘human nature’ favourite ballad basically the only one I listen to.

Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)

‘billie jean’

Victory tour vs Bad tour

‘victory’ tour

Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era

‘thriller’ it was magical yet street/casual. a unique blend

@83magic please join the battle where you see fit

this is fairly easy, but still fun as always only one matchup gave me pause for thought thanks for the tag @filmandmusic i could do this forever (michael) lol

 

[Hot_Street]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad)
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit
Bad album vs Thriller album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine
The Man vs Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour
Say Say Say vs Get It
Come Together vs Beat It (songs)
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)
Victory tour vs Bad tour
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era
For the ladies and the men who want to join: sexiest Michael? thriller vs bad eras

 

[Michaels Lover]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad)
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit
Bad album vs Thriller album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine
The Man vs Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour
Say Say Say vs Get It
Come Together vs Beat It (songs)
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)
Victory tour vs Bad tour
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era
For the ladies and the men who want to join: sexiest Michael? thriller vs bad eras

 

[R1chard]

Bad outfit vs thriller outfit
Bad album vs Thriller album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine
The Man vs Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video (this one was close)
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine (can't decide)
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour (can't decide)
Say Say Say vs Get It
Come Together vs Beat It (songs)
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)
Victory tour vs Bad tour(can't decide)

 

[analogue]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad) - Bad
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit - Thriller
Bad album vs Thriller album - Bad
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
The Man vs Just Good Friends - Just Good Friends
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video - Smooth Criminal
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video - The Way You Make Me Feel
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl - Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs) - Dirty Diana
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine - Speed Demon
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs) - Wanna Be Startin Somethin
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour - Bad Tour
Say Say Say vs Get It - Say Say Say
Come Together vs Beat It (songs) - Beat It
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock - State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker - Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror - Man In The Mirror
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs) - Billie Jean
Victory tour vs Bad tour - Bad Tour
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era - Bad era

 

[librariangirl:)]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad)
Bad outfit vs thriller outfit - just iconic
Bad album vs Thriller album
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine
The Man vs Just Good Friends ?
Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video - but its actually impossible to choose
The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video
The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl
Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs)
Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine
Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs)
Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour
Say Say Say vs Get It ?
Come Together vs Beat It (songs)
Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock
Captain EO vs Moonwalker
Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror - This one IS impossible
Billie Jean vs Bad (songs)
Victory tour vs Bad tour
Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era (except the actual "BAD" outfit)
For the ladies and the men who want to join: sexiest Michael? thriller vs bad eras

 

[BlackAnon]

Short curly hair (thriller) vs Long curly hair (bad) - His hair during the early and mid 80's was unmatched and 1983 might be the best

Bad outfit vs thriller outfit - Can't go wrong with that bright red outfit and white socks. Major standout

Bad album vs Thriller album - Love Thriller but Bad was more cohesive and overall better songs. Thriller feels like a greatest hits

I Just Can’t Stop Loving You vs The Girl Is Mine - I've appreciated IJCSLY in later years but TGIM is better

The Man vs Just Good Friends - I can do without both of them but JGF feels better

Thriller video vs Smooth Criminal video - Smooth Criminal might be his greatest video

The Way You Make Me Feel video vs Beat It video - never really cared for Beat It as a song or short film

The Lady In My Life vs Liberian Girl - Love the extended version of Lady but Liberian is superior

Dirty Diana vs Beat It (songs) - Not a fan of Beat It

Deep cut battle: Speed Demon vs Baby Be Mine - I love both but SD is better

Wanna Be Startin Something vs Leave Me Alone (songs) - WBSS feels cliche now

Billie Jean Live victory Tour vs Billie Jean Live Bad Tour - Bad tour performance looked more polished

Say Say Say vs Get It -

Come Together vs Beat It (songs) - Come Together is in my top 5.

Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming vs State Of Shock - Still mad this one wasn't on Victory. It did nothing for Jermaines album

Captain EO vs Moonwalker - I like Moonwalker for the retrospect but I like EO for APOM

Human Nature vs Man In The Mirror - TIE

Billie Jean vs Bad (songs) - Bad. Billie Jean burns me out now

Victory tour vs Bad tour -

Overall fashion style Thriller era vs Bad era