A follow up to the sales-wise very successful "Tug Of War", which was guested by Stevie Wonder and, like this, produced by George Martin. I like that a lot (see earlier post). Apart from having a couple of very catchy songs it also conveyes warmth, making you wanna come back for the atmosphere. On this he collaborates with another US megastar - Michael Jackson - and even if bringing good music it's also more electronic, which means not as naural and a little less cozy. Backing band is sterling - counting Eric Stewart (10cc), Andy Mackay (Roxy Music), Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention), Ringo Starr and Stanley Clarke among others - and George Martin's production proficient. Title song is gripping and "Say Say Say" tophole pop. Agreeable listening indeed, but I can't help feeling less invited to this party than I am to TOW. Maybe it's the synths, maybe the whole attitude, or maybe it's just me. In any case better than most other eighties stuff and a keeper for sure. Issued and reissued on every possible format all over the world through the years. Premiere UK on Parlophone (PCTC 1652301), US on Columbia (QC 39149). Japan 2015 2xCD + DVD (UCCO-90370) came remastered with nine bonus tracks and six films. First German had labels as shown here in a laminated fold/out cover with picture/lyric/credit inner. (BÄ*) (MÄCC*) (GÖXÄ*)
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