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Bad de Michael Jackson

Álbum de Michael Jackson

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Bad es un álbum de Michael Jackson, publicado en 1987 por Epic. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «Bad», «The way you make me feel», «Speed demon» y «Liberian girl».

Lanzado en 1987, Bad es el séptimo álbum de estudio de Michael Jackson y la esperadísima continuación del fenómeno "Thriller". La presión por superar el álbum más vendido de la historia era inimaginable, y Jackson respondió con una obra más agresiva, personal y sónicamente más dura. "Bad" es un álbum de pop, rock y funk que ve a Jackson adoptando una imagen más callejera y provocadora, y asumiendo un control creativo aún mayor, escribiendo nueve de las once canciones. El álbum fue un éxito comercial y de crítica monumental, convirtiéndose en el primer y único disco de la historia en colocar cinco sencillos en el número 1 de la lista Billboard Hot 100. Con sus innovadores videoclips y su masiva gira mundial, "Bad" consolidó a Michael Jackson como el artista más grande del planeta.

El origen del álbum

Tras "Thriller", Jackson se había convertido en una figura casi mítica. Pasó los siguientes años trabajando en diversos proyectos, pero la creación de su nuevo álbum fue un proceso largo y meticuloso. De nuevo con Quincy Jones como coproductor, Jackson grabó más de 60 canciones para el álbum, de las cuales solo 11 fueron seleccionadas. Jackson, que había compuesto algunos de los mayores éxitos de "Thriller", se convirtió en el principal compositor de "Bad". El sonido del álbum es más vanguardista, con un mayor uso de sintetizadores digitales y cajas de ritmos, reflejando el sonido del pop de finales de los 80.

Estilo y propuesta sonora

El sonido de "Bad" es más afilado y agresivo que el de "Thriller". El funk y el R&B siguen presentes, pero hay una fuerte influencia del hard rock, como en "Dirty Diana", y del pop electrónico. La producción es impecable, con un sonido potente y nítido. Líricamente, el álbum es más oscuro y paranoico, con Jackson abordando temas como la crítica de los medios de comunicación, la injusticia racial y la dualidad del bien y el mal. Su imagen también cambió, pasando del traje de lentejuelas a las chaquetas de cuero y las hebillas, una estética más dura y callejera.

Tema a tema

El álbum es una máquina de éxitos. La canción titular, "Bad", con su icónico vídeo dirigido por Martin Scorsese, se convirtió en un himno. La balada "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", el himno de góspel "Man in the Mirror", el hard rock "Dirty Diana" (con un solo del guitarrista de Billy Idol, Steve Stevens) y el pop de "The Way You Make Me Feel" alcanzaron el número 1 en Estados Unidos.

La canción más icónica del álbum es, posiblemente, "Smooth Criminal", una creación notable del pop-funk con una narrativa cinematográfica y un vídeo que introdujo el famoso paso de baile "anti-gravedad". Otras canciones como "Leave Me Alone" son una respuesta directa al acoso de la prensa sensacionalista.

Salida al mercado y resultados

"Bad" fue un éxito comercial global, vendiendo más de 35 millones de copias en todo el mundo.

Acogida de la crítica

La crítica recibió el álbum con elogios, destacando su modernidad y la calidad de sus canciones, aunque muchos señalaron que no alcanzaba la perfección de "Thriller". "Bad" fue nominado a seis premios Grammy, ganando uno. El álbum y su exitosa gira mundial solidificaron el estatus de Michael Jackson como el indiscutible Rey del Pop, un artista en la cima de su poder creativo y comercial.

Listado de Canciones

  1. Bad4:07
    vídeo del tema Bad
    Your butt is mine Gonna tell you right Just show your face In broad daylight I'm telling you On how I feel Gonna hurt your mind Don't shoot to kill Come on Come on Lay it on me All right I'm giving you On count of three To show your stuff Or let it be I'm telling you Just watch your mouth I know your game What you're about Well they say the sky's the limit And to me that's really true But my friend you have seen nothin' Just wait 'til I get through [Chorus] Because I'm bad, I'm bad come on You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know You know I'm bad, I'm bad come on, you know And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad The word is out You're doin' wrong Gonna lock you up Before too long Your lyin' eyes Gonna tell you right So listen up Don't make a fight Your talk is cheap You're not a man You're throwin' stones To hide your hands But they say the sky's the limit And to me that's really true And my friends you have seen nothin' Just wait 'til I get through [Chorus] We can change the world tomorrow This could be a better place If you don't like what I'm sayin' Then won't you slap my face [Chorus] [Chorus] Who's bad?
  2. The way you make me feel4:59

    Letra

    Go on girl! Hey pretty baby with the high heels on You give me fever like I've never ever known You're just a product of loveliness I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress I feel your fever from miles around I'll pick you up in my car And we'll paint the town Just kiss me baby and tell me twice That you're the one for me The way you make me feel (the way you make me feel) You really turn me on (you really turn me on) You knock me off of my feet (you knock me off of my feet) My lonely days are gone (my lonely days are gone) I like the feelin' you're givin' me Just hold me baby and I'm in ecstasy Oh I'll be workin' from nine to five To buy you things to keep you by my side I never felt so in love before Just promise baby, you'll love me forevermore I swear I'm keepin' you satisfied 'Cause you're the one for me The way you make me feel (the way you make me feel) You really turn me on (you really turn me on) You knock me off of my feet now baby (you knock me off of my feet) My lonely days are gone (my lonely days are gone) Go on girl! Go on! Go on girl! I never felt so in love before Promise baby, you'll love me forevermore I swear I'm keepin' you satisfied 'Cause you're the one for me The way you make me feel (the way you make me feel) You really turn me on (you really turn me on) You knock me off of my feet now baby (you knock me off of my feet) My lonely days are gone (my lonely days are gone) Ain't nobody's business, Ain't nobody's business (the way you make me feel) Ain't nobody's business, Ain't nobody's business but Mine and my baby (you really turn me on) (you knock me off of my feet) (my lonely days are gone) Give it to me Give me some time (the way you make me feel) Come on be my girl I want ya to be mine (you really turn me on) Ain't nobody's business (you knock me off of my feet) Ain't nobody's business But mine and my baby's Go on girl (my lonely days are gone) Go on girl! (the way you make me feel) (you really turn me on) (you knock me off my feet) (my lonely days are gone) Give it to me Give me some time (the way you make me feel) Come on be my girl I want ya to be mine (you really turn me on) Ain't nobody's business (you knock me off of my feet) Ain't nobody's business But mine and my baby's (my lonely days are gone) Go on, girl!
  3. Speed demon4:01

    Letra

    I'm headed for the border It's on my mind And nothin' really matters I've got to be on time Look in the view mirror Is he hot on my tracks Is he getting nearer I feel some heat is on my back [Chorus] (Speed demon) Speedin' on the freeway Gotta get a lead way (Speed demon) Doin' it on the highway Gotta have it my way (Speed demon) Mind is like a compass I'm stoppin' at nothin' (Speed demon) (He say) Pull over boy and get your ticket right And nothin' gonna stop me Ain't no stop and go I'm speedin' on the midway I gotta really burn this road [Chorus] Speed demon, you're the very same one Who said the future's in your hands The life you save could be your own You're preachin' 'bout my life like you're the law Gonna live each day and hour like For me there's no tomorrow Go! Go! Go! Aaow! [Chorus]
  4. Liberian girl3:54

    Letra

    (Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) (I love you too-I want you too-my love) Liberian girl You came and you changed my world A love so brand new Liberian girl You came and you changed my world A feeling so true Liberian girl You know that you came And you changed my world Just like in the movies With two lovers in a scene And she says "Do you love me" And he says so endlessly "I love you, Liberian girl" (Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) (I love you too-I want you too-my love) Liberian girl More precious than any pearl Your love so complete Liberian girl You kiss me then, Ooh, the world You do this to me Liberian girl You know that you came And you changed my world Just like in the movies With two lovers in a scene And she says "Do you love me" And he says so endlessly "I love you, Liberian girl" (Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) (I love you too-I want you too-my love) Liberian girl You know that you came And you changed my world I wait for the day When you have to say "I do" And I'll smile and say it too, I love you, Liberian girl, all the time (Girl) I love you liberian girl, all the time (Girl) I love you liberian girl, all the time (Girl) I love you liberian girl, all the time (Girl) I love you I love you baby (Girl) I want you I love you baby (Girl) Ooh! I love you baby, I want you baby, ooh! (Girl)
  5. Just Good Friends4:08

    Letra

    [Stevie] Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Nah! [Michael] Hoo Hoo! Dancin' Hee! Doggone Lover! [Stevie] C'mon Boy [Michael] I Watched You On The Floor Cheek To Cheek She's Getting To You You Didn't See Her Eyes On Me No She Looked Right Through You (Before You Make) Before You Make (A Big Mistake) Remember That Looks Can Fool You Babe Hee! There's Something I Would Sure Appreciate (If You Can Keep A Secret) Baby Loves Me But She Never Shows She Cares (No, You Won't See Her Kiss And Hug Me) Baby Loves Me No She Acts Like I'm Not There (That Doesn't Mean She Doesn't Love Me-Ooo) If They Ask Her Tell 'Em That We're Just Good Friends Dah! Chika-Chika-Chika-Ah! Just Good Friends Ah! Chika-Chika-Ah! Ooo (Doot-Do-Do-Doo) Hee! Aaow! Just Good Friends [Stevie] You Better Take Advice Never Trust-First Impressions I Tried To Hide This Affair From Their Suspicions So Even If She's Asking You To Stay You Better Know Where You Stand (You Better Know Where You Stand) Baby Loves Me Though She Never Shows She Cares (No, You Won't See Her Kiss And Hug Me) My Baby Loves Me Though She Acts Like I'm Not There (That Doesn't Mean She Doesn't Love Me-Ooo) Now If They Ask You Jus' Tell 'Em That We're Just Good Friends Yes, Just Good Friends (Just Good Friends) Root-Do-Do-Do (Doot-Do-Do-Do) Just Good Friends [Michael] Listen Up, Hee We've Got A Problem Here [Stevie] I Can See The Signs [Michael] I Guess The Lady [Both] Is Still Making Up Her Mind (Mind) (Say We're Just Good Friends) [Stevie] Baby Loves Me Though She Never Shows She Cares (Never Shows She Cares) No You Won't See Her Kiss And Hug Me (Just Good Friends) (My Baby Loves Me) [Michael] Though She Acts Like I'm Not There You Doggone Lover, Hee [Stevie] Aaow! (Doot-Do-Do-Doo) Don't You want to Know? My Baby Loves Me Though She Never Shows She Cares (Never Shows She Cares) [Michael] Hee! Hee! [Stevie] She Doesn't Kiss And Hug Me (Just Good Friends) [Michael] My Baby Loves Me She Love Me, She Love Me, (Never Shows She Cares)
  6. Another part of Me3:55

    Letra

    We're takin' over We have the truth This is the mission To see it through Don't point your finger Not dangerous This is our planet You're one of us We're sendin' out A major love And this is our Message to you (Message to you) The planets are linin' up We're bringin' brighter days They're all in line Waitin' for you Can't you see? You're just another part of me Out from a nation I feel the truth The final message We'll bring to you There is no danger to feel the truth So come again We need you We're sendin' out A major love And this is our message to you (Message to you) The planets are linin' up We're bringin' brighter days They're all in line Waitin' for you Sho' nuff true You're just another part of me
  7. Man in the mirror5:19

    Letra

    I'm gonna make a change For once in my life It's gonna feel real good Gonna make a difference Gonna make it right As I, turn up the collar on My favorite winter coat This wind is blowing my mind I see the kids in the streets With not enough to eat Who am I to be blind? Pretending not to see their needs A summer disregard, a broken bottle top And a one man soul They follow each other on the wind ya' know 'Cause they got nowhere to go That's why I want you to know I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love It's time that I realize That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone? A willow deeply scarred, somebody's broken heart And a washed-out dream They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see 'Cause they got no place to be That's why I'm starting with me I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make that Change! I'm starting with the man in the mirror (Oh yeah!) I'm asking him to change his ways (Better change!) No message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make the change) You gotta get it right, while you got the time You can't close your, your mind! (Then you close your, mind!) That man, that man, that man, that man With the man in the mirror (Man in the mirror, oh yeah!) That man, that man, that man I'm asking him to change his ways (Better change!) No message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make the change Oh no, no no I'm gonna make a change It's gonna feel real good! Chime on! (Change) Just lift yourself You know You've got to stop it Yourself! (Yeah! Make that change!) I've got to make that change, today! Hoo! (Man in the mirror) You got to You got to not let yourself Brother Hoo! (Yeah! Make that change!) You know, I've got to get That man, that man (Man in the mirror) You've got to move! Chime on! Chime on! You got to Stand up! Stand up! Stand up! (Yeah! Make that change) Stand up and lift yourself, now! (Man in the mirror) You know it! You know it! You know it! You know it (Change) Make that change
  8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You4:25
  9. Dirty Diana4:52

    Letra

    Oh no Oh no Oh no You never make me stay So take your weight off of me I know your every move So won't you just let me be I've been here times before But I was to blind to see That you seduce every man This time you won't seduce me She's saying that's ok Hey baby do what you please I have the stuff the you want I am the thing that you need She looked me deep in the eyes She's touchin' me so to start She says there's no turnin' back She trapped me in her heart Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana Let me be! Oh no Oh no Oh no She likes the boys in the band She knows when they come to town Every musician's fan after the curtain comes down She waits at backstage doors For those who have prestige Who promise fortune and fame A life that's so carefree She's says that's ok Hey baby do what you want I'll be your night lovin' thing I'll be the freak you can taunt And I don't care what you say I want to go too far I'll be your everything If you make me a star Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana Diana! Diana! Dirty Diana! It's Dia-aa-ana! She said I have to go home Cause I'm real tired you see But I hate sleppin' alone Why don't you come with me I said my baby's at home She's probably worried tonight I didn't call on the phone to Say that I'm alright Diana walked up to me, She said I'm all yours tonight At that I ran to the phone Sayin' baby I'm alright I said but unlock the door. Because I forgot the key. She said he's not coming back Because he's sleeping with me Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana, nah Dirty Diana Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on!
  10. Smooth criminal4:19

    Letra

    As he came into the window It was the sound of a crescendo He came into her apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet She ran underneath the table He could see she was unable So she ran into the bedroom She was struck down, it was her doom Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok Are you ok, Annie Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok Are you ok, Annie Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok, are you ok Annie? (Annie are you ok?) (Will you tell us that you're ok?) (There's a sign in the window) (That he struck you - a crescendo Annie) (He came into your apartment) (He left the bloodstains on the carpet) (Then you ran into the bedroom) (You were struck down) (It was your doom) Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? You've been hit by You've been hit by A smooth criminal So they came into the outway It was Sunday - what a black day Mouth to mouth Resuscitation Sounding heartbeats - intimidation Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok Are you ok, Annie Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok Are you ok, Annie Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok, are you ok Annie? (Annie are you ok?) (Will you tell us that you're ok?) (There's a sign in the window) (That he struck you - a crescendo Annie) (He came into your apartment) (Left the bloodstains on the carpet) (Then you Ran into the bedroom) (You were struck down) (It was your doom) (Annie are you ok?) (So, Annie are you ok?) (Are you ok Annie?) (You've been hit by) (You've been struck by A smooth criminal) Okay, I want everybody to clear The area right now! Aaow! (Annie are you ok?) I don't know! (Will you tell us that you're ok?) I don't know! (There's a sign in the window) I don't know! (That he struck you - a crescendo Annie) I don't know! (He came into your apartment) I don't know! (Left the bloodstains on the carpet) I don't know why baby! (Then you ran into the bedroom) I don't know (You were struck down) (It was your doom - Annie!) (Annie are you ok?) Dag gone it - baby! (Will you tell us that you're ok?) Dag gone it - baby! (There's a sign in the window) Dag gone it - baby! (That he struck you - a crescendo Annie) Hoo! Hoo! (He came into your apartment) Dag gone it! (Left the bloodstains on the carpet) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! (Then you ran into the bedroom) Dag gone it! (You were struck down) (It was your doom - Annie!) Aaow!!!
  11. Leave me alone4:40

    Letra

    I don't care what you talkin' 'bout baby I don't care what you say Don't you come walkin' beggin' back mama I don't care anyway Dime after dime I gave you all of my money No excuses to make Ain't no mountain that I can't climb baby All is going my way 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around There was a time I used to say girl I need you But who is sorry now You really hurt, you used to take and deceive me Now who is sorry now You got a way of making me feel so sorry I found out right away Don't you come walkin' beggin' I ain't lovin' you Don't you get in my way 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around Don't come beggin' me Don't come beggin' Don't come lovin' me Don't come beggin' I love you I don't want it I don't, I don't, I don't, I Don't Don't come beggin' me Don't come beggin' Don't come lovin' me Don't come beggin'