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HIStory
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
The Freddie Mercury songs won't be on this album, but on a Queen album (or EP or whatever way Queen decides to release them). It's Queen who are working on those.
The Freddie Mercury songs won't be on this album, but on a Queen album (or EP or whatever way Queen decides to release them). It's Queen who are working on those.
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
You're right. It also looks like the upper half of the face is slightly tilted to the side, whereas the lower half is faced from the front (except for the mouth, which again seems to be facing to the side a bit).
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
Well now that it finally came, I'm excited. I like the fact that the Estate are doing what a lot of us wanted them to do in the first place, which is leave us the songs the way Michael last left them, with a deluxe edition. It shows they've been listening. However the only thing I like about the cover is Michael's defining eyes. That's the only part, it reminds me of Dangerous. I just can't figure out why there's a planet ring around his head, it just looks awkward. But as long as the music is good, I can get over the cover, so we'll see.
Well now that it finally came, I'm excited. I like the fact that the Estate are doing what a lot of us wanted them to do in the first place, which is leave us the songs the way Michael last left them, with a deluxe edition. It shows they've been listening. However the only thing I like about the cover is Michael's defining eyes. That's the only part, it reminds me of Dangerous. I just can't figure out why there's a planet ring around his head, it just looks awkward. But as long as the music is good, I can get over the cover, so we'll see.
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
Even the teeth are offset from the middle of the mouth, and way too small xD
Even the teeth are offset from the middle of the mouth, and way too small xD
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I guess we can't have everything but you should admit any of these gorgeous pictures look more natural, authentic and it'd had been epic if the Estate could have used them instead. What a shame they can't buy/use them.
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I guess we can't have everything but you should admit any of these gorgeous pictures look more natural, authentic and it'd had been epic if the Estate could have used them instead. What a shame they can't buy/use them.
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
it seems to taboo to put an actual picture of Michael Jackson's face close-up on the cover of a Michael Jackson album these days, I just wish that if they did photoshop the hell out of an MJ image, they did it properly, and not so bad @/
I guess we can't have everything but you should admit any of these gorgeous pictures looks more natural, authentic and it'd had been epic if the Estate could have used them instead. What a shame they can't buy/use them.
it seems to taboo to put an actual picture of Michael Jackson's face close-up on the cover of a Michael Jackson album these days, I just wish that if they did photoshop the hell out of an MJ image, they did it properly, and not so bad @/
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I mean seriously in this day and age where everyone has a DVR. No one got the 14 second clip from GMA this morning? Just a recorded off TV screen bullshit? I would like to hear the bass.
I mean seriously in this day and age where everyone has a DVR. No one got the 14 second clip from GMA this morning? Just a recorded off TV screen bullshit? I would like to hear the bass.
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I disagree with Birchey on this. I think the cover is really inventive and exciting. And who knows, there may yet be some small tweaks that are made to it.
Let's stay positive. Michael isn't here with us anymore for goodness' sake, there is a limit on what "new" things can be done.
I disagree with Birchey on this. I think the cover is really inventive and exciting. And who knows, there may yet be some small tweaks that are made to it.
Let's stay positive. Michael isn't here with us anymore for goodness' sake, there is a limit on what "new" things can be done.
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
HAPPINESS and Joy / Happiness and JOY / and/or / HAPPINESS and JOY? Take your pick! *laughs*
Bad news: The cover art is horrible and only eight songs. (Also no word on a Victory DVD.)
Good news: Fans get the additional cd! There is also time for more promotion (the Good Morning America announcement was a nice touch) and the packaging of the product (two choices to purchase instead of the infinite amount for Bad25) is reasonable. I am watching you Estate/Sony...do it right this time!
The thread has mushroomed so please forgive me as I have not caught up. Did anyone respond to the question of how the purchase will be represented on charts? Will the deluxe count as a separate sale to the 8-song version?
HAPPINESS and Joy / Happiness and JOY / and/or / HAPPINESS and JOY? Take your pick! *laughs*
Bad news: The cover art is horrible and only eight songs. (Also no word on a Victory DVD.)
Good news: Fans get the additional cd! There is also time for more promotion (the Good Morning America announcement was a nice touch) and the packaging of the product (two choices to purchase instead of the infinite amount for Bad25) is reasonable. I am watching you Estate/Sony...do it right this time!
The thread has mushroomed so please forgive me as I have not caught up. Did anyone respond to the question of how the purchase will be represented on charts? Will the deluxe count as a separate sale to the 8-song version?
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I agree the concept and artwork is nice at first glance I was like "wow thats cool" but the construction of MJ's face is crap, with 1000's of pictures of his face....they made one............badly
I agree the concept and artwork is nice at first glance I was like "wow thats cool" but the construction of MJ's face is crap, with 1000's of pictures of his face....they made one............badly
CrazyVegasMJ
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I'm super stoked about this release! Finally new music!
As for the cover, personally I love it!
It's going to catch peoples' eye at the store or on iTunes without a doubt. It also looks to me like something MJ would've done/approved himself..
Also for those wondering why there is a "Saturn" ring around his head, it seems pretty obvious to me that sony was making a conscious effort to "hide" MJs nose..
I don't necessarily agree with it, but I do understand their reasons as to why they'd rather buyers focus on the art the cover portrays rather than something MJ was picked on for throughout the last decade of his life...
All in all, I'm excited and I can't wait!!
I'm super stoked about this release! Finally new music!
As for the cover, personally I love it!
It's going to catch peoples' eye at the store or on iTunes without a doubt. It also looks to me like something MJ would've done/approved himself..
Also for those wondering why there is a "Saturn" ring around his head, it seems pretty obvious to me that sony was making a conscious effort to "hide" MJs nose..
I don't necessarily agree with it, but I do understand their reasons as to why they'd rather buyers focus on the art the cover portrays rather than something MJ was picked on for throughout the last decade of his life...
All in all, I'm excited and I can't wait!!
CaptainEoLove85
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I'm happy the album is finally coming and we're getting the demos! I'm glad I won't be out of state (like in June) when it is released. It's funny how they used the fan spelling of Escape, but I like it. Like a lot of people have said, I don't really know what to make of the cover art lol.
I'm happy the album is finally coming
and we're getting the demos! I'm glad I won't be out of state (like in June) when it is released. It's funny how they used the fan spelling of Escape, but I like it. Like a lot of people have said, I don't really know what to make of the cover art lol.
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
So here we have:
1. Slave To The Rythm - officialy confirmed
2. Xscape - officialy confirmed
3. Blue Gangsta - confirmed by Dr. Freeze
4. Place Without No Name - confirmed by Dr. Freeze
5. Chicago - confirmed by Timbaland
Now my wishlist:
6: I Was The Loser
7: She Was Loving Me
8: Can't Get Your Weight Off Me
I hope LNFSG won't be on "Xscape"...
So here we have:
1. Slave To The Rythm - officialy confirmed
2. Xscape - officialy confirmed
3. Blue Gangsta - confirmed by Dr. Freeze
4. Place Without No Name - confirmed by Dr. Freeze
5. Chicago - confirmed by Timbaland
Now my wishlist:
6: I Was The Loser
7: She Was Loving Me
8: Can't Get Your Weight Off Me
I hope LNFSG won't be on "Xscape"...
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I really don't understand some MJ fans. :no:
The best news in years, and all some people can find to say is "his teeth are too small"!?
It's like some fans just want something to moan about. :doh:
I really don't understand some MJ fans. :no:
The best news in years, and all some people can find to say is "his teeth are too small"!?
It's like some fans just want something to moan about. :doh:
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
Yeah - I hope and think they give us 8 killer tracks!! - Really 8 amazing songs!!
Yeah - I hope and think they give us 8 killer tracks!! - Really 8 amazing songs!!
MikeJac2005
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I think they went a bit OTT with the lipstick!! I made an edited version...
Improvement..?
I think they went a bit OTT with the lipstick!! I made an edited version...
Improvement..?
Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
some tweets from Joe ...i copied only his replies
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1 8 Min.
@matthewtpain All eras are represented from Thriller to Invincible.
@ElkeHassell @lmt4mj Plus, they will release the original demos (which is something I always push for)
@ElkeHassell @lmt4mj Yes. These are great songs. They deserve to be heard. The new mixes make the songs feel fresh and exciting...
@dj_cardi Yes. The new production gives the songs fresh energy. And we still have the originals.
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1
@onir_mj @damienshields The single will surprise people, but IMO is a great choice. Tracklist hasn't been announced yet so I can't say
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1 4 h
@damienshields I like Escape (Xscape) much better. Especially since that's the title of a song on the
Can't wait for people to hear it. I think many of the songs can hold their own on the radio today.
@yensid98 Me too. They made the right decision.
@Xscape sounds kind of incredible... #MichaelJackson #newalbum
some tweets from Joe ...i copied only his replies
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1 8 Min.
@matthewtpain All eras are represented from Thriller to Invincible.
@ElkeHassell @lmt4mj Plus, they will release the original demos (which is something I always push for)
@ElkeHassell @lmt4mj Yes. These are great songs. They deserve to be heard. The new mixes make the songs feel fresh and exciting...
@dj_cardi Yes. The new production gives the songs fresh energy. And we still have the originals.
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1
@onir_mj @damienshields The single will surprise people, but IMO is a great choice. Tracklist hasn't been announced yet so I can't say
Joe Vogel ?@JoeVogel1 4 h
@damienshields I like Escape (Xscape) much better. Especially since that's the title of a song on the
Can't wait for people to hear it. I think many of the songs can hold their own on the radio today.
@yensid98 Me too. They made the right decision.
@Xscape sounds kind of incredible... #MichaelJackson #newalbum
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I think your version is better...particularly as it doesn't have that really badly-positioned word Xscape...it makes MJ look like one of 'our favourite martians'!
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I think they went a bit OTT with the lipstick!! I made an edited version...
Improvement..?
I think your version is better...particularly as it doesn't have that really badly-positioned word Xscape...it makes MJ look like one of 'our favourite martians'!
http://[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/0srq7qj]
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MikeJac2005
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
Thanks! I think so too
I think your version is better...particularly as it doesn't have that really badly-positioned word Xscape...it makes MJ look like one of 'our favourite martians'!
http://[URL=https://imageshack.com/i/0srq7qj]
Thanks! I think so too
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
This is puzzling. Slave to the Rhythm or Xscape or Chicago would not be surprising as the first single. So what could it be then? Didn't Paul Anka say Love Never Felt So Good would be the lead single? Would also immediately explain how the Thriller era is represented..... The fact that there is Thriller era stuff on the album is surprising too, as well as the fact that Vogel seems to suggest that there is apparently no post-Invincible stuff.
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
Hmmm I don't think so, yes the ring goes through the nose however it seems like that was the perfect place for the ring to be, just under the eyes. If that was their reasoning that's pretty damn stupid, as his nose was fine. Especially in this composite/photoshopped image
Hmmm I don't think so, yes the ring goes through the nose however it seems like that was the perfect place for the ring to be, just under the eyes. If that was their reasoning that's pretty damn stupid, as his nose was fine. Especially in this composite/photoshopped image
Snow White luvs Peter Pan
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Re: News and discussion about new MJ album : Xscape, May 13, 2014.
I'm excited the album is finally coming and I bet many of us are excited we're gonna have the demos. I'm definitely gonna buy the deluxe edition. But we have the right to state what we like and what we don't like. I'm glad the Estate decided to leave the real Michael music present.
YES, I have enough money saved to buy it as soon as it arrives to the stores! I hope the normal end deluxe versions are released the same day.
I'm excited the album is finally coming and I bet many of us are excited we're gonna have the demos. I'm definitely gonna buy the deluxe edition. But we have the right to state what we like and what we don't like. I'm glad the Estate decided to leave the real Michael music present.
YES, I have enough money saved to buy it as soon as it arrives to the stores! I hope the normal end deluxe versions are released the same day.