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Invincible de Michael Jackson

Álbum de Michael Jackson

  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 30 de Octubre de 2001
  • Sello Discográfico: Epic
  • Compositores: Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, Nora Payne, R. Kelly
  • Productores: Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, Dr. Freeze, Andre Harris

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Invincible es un álbum de Michael Jackson, publicado en 2001 por Epic. El disco incluye 16 canciones, entre ellas «Unbreakable», «Heartbreaker», «Invincible» y «Break Of Dawn».

Lanzado en 2001, seis años después de su anterior trabajo con material nuevo, Invincible es el décimo y último álbum de estudio publicado en vida por Michael Jackson. Es un álbum extenso y ambicioso que buscaba actualizar el sonido del Rey del Pop para el nuevo milenio. Musicalmente, es un disco de R&B contemporáneo, pop y hip hop soul, en el que Jackson colaboró con una nueva generación de productores de éxito, liderados por Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. El álbum es famoso por ser uno de los más caros jamás grabados, con un coste de producción estimado de 30 millones de dólares. A pesar de debutar en el número 1 en todo el mundo, su éxito se vio eclipsado por un agrio conflicto entre Jackson y su discográfica, Sony Music, que afectó gravemente a su promoción.

Contexto y grabación: conflicto con Sony

La creación de "Invincible" fue un proceso largo y tumultuoso. Jackson pasó más de cuatro años trabajando en el álbum, buscando un sonido que fuera a la vez innovador y fiel a su estilo. Sin embargo, su relación con Sony Music se había deteriorado gravemente. Jackson sentía que la compañía no estaba promocionando adecuadamente su trabajo y que estaba intentando sabotear su carrera. La disputa culminó con Jackson acusando públicamente al entonces presidente de Sony, Tommy Mottola, de ser un "racista" y un "demonio". Sony canceló abruptamente toda la promoción del álbum tras el lanzamiento de su segundo sencillo, lo que limitó gravemente su potencial comercial a largo plazo.

Análisis musical y estilo

El sonido de "Invincible" es una mezcla de R&B suave y baladas pop con temas de hip-hop y new jack swing más agresivos. La producción es increíblemente densa y detallada, con múltiples capas de voces, ritmos programados y efectos de sonido. El álbum está claramente dividido entre las baladas románticas y los temas rítmicos más oscuros. Las letras exploran temas de amor, paranoia, vulnerabilidad y crítica social.

Análisis de las canciones

El primer sencillo, "You Rock My World", es un tema de R&B suave y melódico que recuerda a su trabajo en "Off the Wall". Su vídeo, un cortometraje con apariciones de Marlon Brando y Chris Tucker, fue un gran éxito. "Cry" es una balada de conciencia social. "Butterflies", una suave balada de R&B, fue un éxito en las radios urbanas de Estados Unidos.

El álbum contiene temas más agresivos como "Unbreakable" y "Threatened", que continúan la temática paranoica de sus trabajos de los 90. "Speechless" es una de sus baladas más personales, mientras que "Whatever Happens" cuenta con un solo de guitarra de Carlos Santana.

Lanzamiento y cifras

Pese a la escasa promoción, el álbum debutó en el número 1 en trece países y vendió más de 13 millones de copias en todo el mundo, una cifra impresionante pero considerada una decepción en comparación con sus ventas anteriores.

Cómo lo recibió la crítica

La crítica fue en general mixta. Muchos elogiaron la calidad vocal de Jackson y la sofisticación de la producción, pero criticaron la excesiva duración del álbum y la irregularidad de su material. Rolling Stone lo describió como "un álbum que suena como si se hubiera pasado demasiado tiempo en el quirófano". "Invincible" es un álbum complejo y a menudo subestimado, el testamento final de un artista que, pese a sus problemas personales y profesionales, nunca perdió su ambición por crear música pop innovadora y de alta calidad.

Listado de Canciones

  1. Unbreakable6:25

    Letra

    Now I'm just wondering why you think That you can get to me with anything Seems like you'd know by now When and how I get down And with all that I've been through I'm still around Don't you ever make no mistake Baby I've got what it takes And there's no way you'll ever get to me Why can't you see that you'll never ever hurt me 'Cause I wont let it be, see I'm too much for you baby [Chorus:] You can't believe it, you can't conceive it And you can't touch me, 'cause I'm untouchable And I know you hate it, and you can't take it You'll never break me, 'cause I'm unbreakable Now you can't stop me even though you think That if you block me, you've done your thing And when you bury me underneath all your pain I'm steady laughin', while surfacing Don't you ever make no mistake Baby I've got what it takes And there's no way you'll ever get to me Why can't you see that you'll never ever hurt me 'Cause I wont let it be, see I'm too much for you baby [Chorus x2] You can try to stop me, but it wont do a thing No matter what you do, I'm still gonna be here Through all your lies and silly games I'm a still remain the same, I'm unbreakable [Notorious B.I.G.:] A lime to a lemon, my D.C. women Bringing in 10 G minimums to condos with elevators in 'em Vehicles with televisions in 'em Watch they entourage turn yours to just mirages Disappearing acts, strictly 9's and MAC's Killers be serial, Copperfield material My dreams is vivid, work hard to live it Any place I visit, I got land there How can players stand there and say I sound like them? Hello Push wigs back and push six Coupes that's yellow Plus clips that expand from hand to elbow Spray up your Day's Inn, any 'tel you in Crack bragging, sick of bragging how my mink be dragging Desert ease street sweeper inside the Beamer wagon I rely on Bed-Stuy to shut it down if I die Put that on my diamond bezel, you're messing with the devil What [Chorus x3]
  2. Heartbreaker5:10

    Letra

    Deceitful eyes, she's got those come get me thighs She only knows how low that she can go She speaks the lines that can control my mind Wherever she goes I know my eyes follow She blew a kiss, I swear that it was meant Only for me, then spoke with her body Her only goal is just to take control And I can't believe that I can�´t tell her no [Chorus] That girl I can't take her Should have known she was a heartbreaker That girl I can't take her Should have seen right through her she's a heartbreaker That girl I can't take her Should have seen it coming heartbreaker That girl I can't take her Should have seen right thriough her She's a heartbreaker She plays a game with such an innocent face I didn't know heartbreaking was her case Her actions confess and put me through the test I was surprised that I was caught inside Now she's thinking that I will never know Ans she'll keep playing until I let her go But I hope in time that she will finally realize I'm onto her game and she'll get played the same [Chorus: x2] I never thought that I would stop dreamin' about you Stop being without you But everyone told me so, to stop caring about you And start being without you But I'll find a way to go and start doin' without you And stop talkin' about you And what will she say? She will say I was the man that got away [Chorus]
  3. Invincible4:45

    Letra

    If I could tear down these walls that keep you and I apart I know I could claim your heart and our perfect love will start But girl you just won't approve of the things that I do When all I do is for you but still you say it ain't cool If there's somebody else, he can't love you like me And he says he'll treat you well, he can't treat you like me And he's buying diamonds and pearls, he can't do it like me And he's talking you all across the world, he can't trick you like me [Chorus] So why ain't you feelin' me, she's invincible But I can do anything, she's invincible Even when I beg and plead, she's invincible Girl won't give in to me, she's invincible Now many times I've told you of all the things I would do But I can't seem to get through no matter how I try to So tell me how does it seem that you ain't checking for me When I know that I could be more than you could ever dream If there's somebody else, he can't love you like me And he says he'll treat you well, he can't treat you like me And he's buying diamonds and pearls, he can't do it like me And he's talking you all across the world, he can't trick you like me [Chorus] Now some way I'll have to prove all that I said I would do Giving you everything, fulfilling your fantasy Then maybe you'll change your mind and finally give in time Then I'll be showing you what other men are supposed to do for you my baby [Chorus: x3]
  4. Break Of Dawn5:32

    Letra

    Hold my hand, feel the touch of your body cling to mine You and me, makin' love all the way through another night I remember you and I walking though the park at night Kiss and touch, nothing much, let it blow just touch and go Love me more, never leave me alone by house of love People talk, people say what we have is just a game Oh, I'll never let you go, come here girl Just got to make sweet love 'til the break of dawn [Chorus] I don't want the sun to shine I want to make love Just this magic in your eyes and in my heart I don't know what I'm gonna do I can't stop lovin' you I won't stop 'til break of dawn makin' love Hold my hand, feel the sweat, yes you've got me nervous yet Let me groove, let me soothe, let me take you on a cruise There's imagination workin', never been there before Have you ever wanted to dream about those places you've never know Break of dawn, there's no sun up in the sky Break of dawn, I can see it in your eyes Break of dawn, girl you got to understand It's the way that I love you, let me show you I'm your man Break of dawn [Chorus: x2] Let's not wait, the sun is out, let's get up and let's get out It's the day, a brand new day, let's both go outside and play Let us walk down the park, makin' love 'til it's dark Can you move, can you soothe, 'til the break of dawn and you know it's true, oh [Chorus: x3]
  5. Heaven Can Wait4:49

    Letra

    [Chorus] Tell the angels no, I don't want to leave my baby alone I don't want nobody else to hold you That's a chance I'll take Baby I'll stay, Heaven can wait No, if the angels took me from this earth I would tell them bring me back to her It's a chance I'll take, maybe I'll stay Heaven can wait You're beautiful Each moment spent with you is simply wonderful This love I have for you girl it's incredible And I don't know hat I'd do, if I can't be with you The world could not go on so every night I pray If the Lord should come for me before I wake I wouldn't want to go if I can't see your face, can't hold you close What good would Heaven be If the angels came for me I'd tell them no [Chorus] Unthinkable Me sitting up in the clouds and you are all alone The time might come around when you'd be moving on I'd turn it all around and try to get back down to my baby girl Can't stand to see nobody kissing, touching her Couldn't take nobody loving you the way we were What good would Heaven be If the angels come for me I'd tell them no [Chorus] Oh no, can't be without my baby Won't go, without her I'd go crazy Oh no, guess Heaven will be waiting Ooh Oh no, can't be without my baby Won't go, without her I'd go crazy Oh no, guess Heaven will be waiting Ooh [Chorus] Just leave us alone, leave us alone Please leave us alone
  6. You Rock My World5:39

    Letra

    My life will never be the same 'Cause, girl, you came and changed The way I walk, the way I talk I cannot explain these things I feel for you But, girl, you know it's true Stay with me, fulfill my dreams And I'll be all you need It feels so right (Girl) I've searched for the perfect love all my life (All my life) It feels like I (Like I) Have finally found her perfect love is mine (See, and I finally found, come on, girl) You rocked my world, you know you did And everything I own I give (You rocked my world) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (Girl) And everything I own I give (I want you, girl) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine In time I knew that love would bring This happiness to me I tried to keep my sanity I waited patiently Girl, you know it seems My life is so complete A love that's true because of you Keep doing what you do Who'd think that I Have finally found the perfect love I searched for all my life (Searched for all my life) Who'd think I'd find Such a perfect love That's awesomely so right (Whoa, girl) You rocked my world, you know you did (Come on, come on, come on, come on) And everything I own I give The rarest love who'd think I'd find (Girl) Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (You rocked my world), And everything I own I give (Girl, girl, girl) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine (Girl) You rocked my world, you know you did And everything I own I give (?you rocked my world?) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine You rocked my world, you know you did And everything I own I give (?you rocked my world?) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine Girl, I know that this is love I felt the magic's all in the air And, girl, I'll never get enough That's why I always have to have you here You rocked my world, you know you did (You rocked my world) And everything I own I give (Look what you did to me, baby) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (I cannot explain) And everything I own I give ('Cause you rocked my world) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (you, you, you, you, you did) And everything I own I give The rarest love who'd think I'd find (see, and you and me) Someone like you to call mine (and you and me) (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (know you did) And everything I own I give ('Cause you rocked my world) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine You rocked my world (You rocked my world, you know you did) The way you talk to me The way you're lovin' me The way you give it to me You rocked my world, you know you did (Give it to me) (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (You rocked my world) (You rocked my world, you rocked my world) (You rocked my world) (come on, girl) You rocked my world, you know you did (come on, girl) And everything I own I give (Baby, baby, baby) The rarest love who'd think I'd find (and you and me) Someone like you to call mine (and you and me) (You rocked my world) You rocked my world, you know you did (You rocked my world) And everything I own I give (You rocked my world) The rarest love who'd think I'd find Someone like you to call mine
  7. Butterflies4:40

    Letra

    All you gotta do is walk away and pass me by Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when I'm trying to get through To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh I just want to touch you [Chorus] I just want to touch and kiss And I wish that I could be with you tonight You give me butterflies inside, inside and I All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true Oh baby you give me butterflies [Chorus: x2] I just want to touch and kiss And I wish that I could be with you tonight You give me butterflies inside, inside and I If you would take my hand, baby I would show you Guide you to the light babe If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you 'Til the end of time [Chorus: x3]
  8. Speechless3:18

    Letra

    Your love is magical, that's how I feel But I have not the words here to explain Gone is the grace for expressions of passion But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain To tell you how I feel But I am speechless, speechless That's how you make me feel Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side When I'm with you I am in the light where I cannot be found It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real I'll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face There's no mountain high I cannot climb I'm humbled in your grace Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real Speechless your love is magical, that's how I feel But in your presence I am lost for words Words like, "I love you."
  9. 2000 Watts4:24

    Letra

    Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go Just enough to make your juices flow Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot You feel I'm real I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal [Chorus] Two thousand watts, eight ohms, two hundred volts, real strong Too much of that, fuse blown Be careful what you say don't overload Two thousand watts, eight ohms, two hundred volts, real strong Too much of that, fuse blown Be careful what you say don't overload 3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby Release two or three, when I reach I can go 'til I hit my peak Compact steelo, chico, D-Lo, highpost lady Shorty really want to be there for me [Chorus]
  10. You Are My Life4:33

    Letra

    Once all alone I was lost in a world of strangers No one to trust On my own, I was lonely You suddenly appeared It was cloudy before but now it's so clear You took away the fear And you brought me back to the light [Chorus:] You are the sun You make me shine Or more like the stars That twinkle at night You are the moon That glows in my heart You're my daytime my nighttime My world You're my life Now I wake up everyday With this smile upon my face No more tears, no more pain 'Cause you love me You help me understand That love is the answer to all that I am And I'm a better man Since you taught me by sharing your life [Chorus:] You are the sun You make me shine Or more like the stars That twinkle at night You are the moon That glows in my heart You're my daytime my nighttime My world You are the sun You make me shine Or more like the stars That twinkle at night You are the moon That glows in my heart You're my daytime my nighttime My world You gave me strength When I wasn't strong You gave me hope when all hope is lost You opened my eyes when I couldn't see Love was always here waiting for me [Chorus x3:] You are the sun You make me shine Or more like the stars That twinkle at night You are the moon That glows in my heart You're my daytime my nighttime My world You're my life
  11. Privacy5:05

    Letra

    Ain't the pictures enough, why do you go through so much To get the story you need, so you can bury me You've got the people confused, you tell the stories you choose You try to get me to lose the man I really am You keep on stalking me, invading my privacy Won't you just let me be Cause you cameras can't control, the minds of those who know That you'll even sell your soul just to get a story sold [Chorus] I need my privacy, I need my privacy So paparazzi, get away from me Some of you still wonder why, one of my friends had to die To get a message across, that yet you haven't heard My friend was chased and confused, like many others I knew But on that cold winter night, my pride was snatched away Now she get no second chance, she just ridiculed and harassed Please tell my why No there's a lesson to learn, respect's not given, it's earned Stop maliciously attacking my integrity [Chorus] Now there's a lesson to learn, stories are twisted and turned Stop maliciously attacking my integrity [Chorus: x3]
  12. Dont Walk Away4:25
  13. Cry5:01

    Letra

    Somebody shakes when the wind blows Somebody's missing a friend, hold on Somebody's lacking a hero And they have not a clue When it's all gonna end Stories buried and untold Someone is hiding the truth, hold on When will this mystery unfold And will the sun ever shine In the blind man's eyes when he cries? [Chorus] You change the world (I can't do it by myself) You can touch the sky (Gonna take somebody's help) You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign) If we all cry at the same time tonight People laugh when they're feelin sad Someone is taking a life, hold on Respect to believe in your dreams Tell me where were you when your children cried last night? Faces fill with madness Miracles unheard of, hold on Faith is found in the winds All we have to do Is reach for the truth, the truth [Chorus] And when that flag blows There'll be no more wars And when all calls I will answer all your prayers [Chorus: x3] Change the world
  14. The Lost Children4:00

    Letra

    We pray for our fathers, pray for our mothers Wishing our families well We sing songs for the wishing, of those who are kissing But not for the missing So this one's for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well And wishing them home When you sit there addressing, counting your blessings Biding your time When you lay me down sleeping and my heart is weeping Because I'm keeping a place For all the lost children This is for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children, wishing them well And wishing them home Home with their fathers Snug close and warm, loving their mothers I see the door simply wide open But no one can find thee So pray for all the lost children Let's pray for all the lost children Just think of all the lost children, wishing them well This is for all the lost children This one's for all the lost children Just think of all the lost children Wishing them well, and wishing them home
  15. Whatever Happens4:56

    Letra

    He gives another smile, tries to understand her side To show that he cares She can't stay in the room She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on She says [Chorus:] Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Everything will be alright, he assures her But she doesn't hear a word that he says Preoccupied, she's afraid Afraid that what they're doing is not right He doesn't know what to say, so he prays Whatever, whatever, whatever [Chorus:] Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand Don't let go of my hand Don't let go of my hand He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy Forgetting all the dreams that he had He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world It doesn't have to be that bad She tries to explain, "It's you that makes me happy" Whatever, whatever, whatever [Chorus:] Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand See, whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand See, whatever happens, don't let go of my hand See, whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand See, don't you do it baby I said yeah Don't you let go baby See, you Don't you do it Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand Don't you let go baby Don't you, don't you let go I said yeah Can I get how it feels baby Don't you let go baby Yeah Oh Whatever happens, just don't let go of, my hand [Carlos Santana:] Thank you, man! [Michael Jackson:] Thank you, Carlos!
  16. Threatened4:19

    Letra

    [Rod Serling intro:] Tonight's story is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction A monster had arrived in the village The major ingredient of any recipe for fear is the unknown And this person or thing is soon to be met He knows every thought, he can feel every emotion Oh yes, I did forget something didn't I? I forgot to introduce you to the monster You're fearing me, 'cause you know I'm a beast Watching you when you sleep, when you're in bed I'm underneath You're trapped in halls, and my face is the walls I'm the floor when you fall, and when you scream it's 'cause of me I'm the living dead, the dark thoughts in your head I heard just what you said That's why you've got to be threatened by me [Chorus:] You should be watching me, you should feel threatened While you sleep, while you creep, you should be threatened Every time your lady speaks she speaks of me, threatened Half of me you'll never be, so you should feel threatened by me You think you're by yourself, but it's my touch you felt I'm not a ghost from Hell, but I've got a spell on you Your worst nightmare, it's me, I'm everywhere In one blink I'll disappear, and then I'll come back to haunt you I'm telling you, when you lie under a tomb I'm the one watching you That's why you got to be threatened by me [Chorus] [Rod Serling verse:] The unknown monster is about to embark From a far corner, out of the dark A nightmare, that's the case Never Neverland, that's the place This particular monster can read minds Be in two places at the same time This is judgment night, execution, slaughter The devil, ghosts, this monster is torture You can be sure of one thing, that's fate A human presence that you feel is strange A monster that you can see disappear A monster, the worst thing to fear [Chorus x3] [Rod Serling:] What you have just witnessed could be the end of a particularly terrifying nightmare It isn't. It's the beginning