Album Info
Artist: | Michael Jackson |
Album: | Scream |
Released: | UK & Europe, 27 Oct 2017 |
Tracklist:
A1 | This Place Hotel | 5:44 |
Arranged By - Jerry Hey | ||
Arranged By, Composed By, Lead Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Arranged By, Horns - Tom Tom 84 | ||
Backing Vocals - Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard Waters, Stephanie Spruill | ||
Bass - Nathan Watts | ||
Drums - Ollie Brown | ||
Effects - Gene Corso | ||
Engineer, Mixed By - Tom Perry | ||
Guitar - David Williams , Michael Sembello, Paul Jackson Jr., Tito Jackson | ||
Keyboards - Greg Phillinganes | ||
Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa, The Jacksons | ||
Performer - The Jacksons | ||
Producer - Greg Phillinganes, The Jacksons | ||
Recorded By - Rik Pekkonen | ||
Timpani - Marlon Jackson | ||
Voice - La Toya Jackson | ||
A2 | Thriller | 5:58 |
Arranged By, Synthesizer, Written-By - Rod Temperton | ||
Arranged By, trumpet, Flugelhorn - Jerry Hey | ||
Effects - Bruce Cannon, Bruce Swedien | ||
Guitar - David Williams | ||
Performer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals - Michael Jackson | ||
Producer - Quincy Jones | ||
Programmed By - Anthony Marinelli | ||
Rap - Vincent Price | ||
Saxophone, Flute - Larry Williams | ||
Synthesizer - Brian Banks, Greg Phillinganes | ||
trombone - Bill Reichenbach | ||
trumpet, Flugelhorn - Gary Grant | ||
A3 | Blood On The Dancefloor | 4:13 |
Arranged By, Performer, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Drum Programming, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Brad Buxer | ||
Drum Programming, Written-By, Engineer, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Producer - Teddy Riley | ||
Programmed By - Matt Carpenter | ||
A4 | Somebody's Watching Me | 3:57 |
Arranged By - Curtis Anthony Nolen | ||
Arranged By, Performer, Producer, Written-By - Rockwell | ||
Featuring, Backing Vocals - Michael Jackson | ||
B1 | Dirty Diana | 4:41 |
Arranged By - Jerry Hey | ||
Arranged By, Co-producer, Performer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Claves, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Arranged By, Producer - Quincy Jones | ||
Arranged By, Synthesizer - John Barnes | ||
Drum Programming - Douglas Getschal | ||
Drums - John Robinson | ||
Guitar - David Williams , Paul Jackson Jr. | ||
Guitar, Soloist - Steve Stevens | ||
Synthesizer - Christopher Currell, Denny Jaeger, Michael Boddicker, Randy Waldman | ||
B2 | Torture | 4:54 |
Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer, Written-By - Jackie Jackson | ||
Arranged By, trumpet - Jerry Hey | ||
Backing Vocals - Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson | ||
Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Percussion - Randy Jackson | ||
Engineer, Mixed By - Bill Bottrell | ||
Guitar, Soloist - Jack Wargo | ||
Keyboards - John Barnes | ||
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Programmed By - Michael Boddicker | ||
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Michael Jackson | ||
Performer, Producer - The Jacksons | ||
Programmed By - David Ervin | ||
Written-By - Kathleen Wakefield | ||
B3 | Leave Me Alone | 4:40 |
Arranged By, Co-producer, Performer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Drum Programming, Synthesizer - Larry Williams | ||
Guitar - Paul Jackson Jr. | ||
Producer - Quincy Jones | ||
Synthesizer - Greg Phillinganes | ||
Synthesizer, Programmed By - Casey Young | ||
B4 | Scream | 4:38 |
Arranged By, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Producer, Programmed By, Synth - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | ||
Arranged By, Performer, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Featuring, Arranged By, Performer, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Janet Jackson | ||
Written-By - James Harris III, Terry Lewis | ||
C1 | Dangerous | 6:58 |
Arranged By, Performer, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Arranged By, Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Synthesizer, Written-By - Teddy Riley | ||
Recorded By, Mixed By - Bruce Swedien | ||
Recorded By, Mixed By, Written-By - Bill Bottrell | ||
Synthesizer - Brad Buxer, Rhett Lawrence | ||
C2 | Unbreakable | 6:25 |
Backing Vocals - Brandy | ||
Featuring, Rap - Notorious B.I.G. | ||
Instruments, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Instruments, Mixed By, Producer, Written-By - Rodney Jerkins | ||
Mixed By - Bruce Swedien | ||
Recorded By - Stuart Brawley | ||
Written-By - Fred Jerkins III, Lashawn Daniels, Nora Payne, Robert Smith | ||
Written-By, Rap - Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol | ||
C3 | Xscape | 4:05 |
Arranged By, Strings - Larry Gold | ||
Backing Vocals, Written-By - Lashawn Daniels | ||
Guitar - Fredrik Strand Halland | ||
Horns - Mo Horns | ||
Mixed By, Producer, Recorded By, Written-By - Rodney Jerkins | ||
Performer, Producer, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Sound Designer - Greg Morgan | ||
Written-By - Fred Jerkins III | ||
D1 | Threatened | 4:19 |
Edited By, Mixed By, Recorded By - Stuart Brawley | ||
Instruments, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Producer, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Instruments, Mixed By, Producer, Written-By - Rodney Jerkins | ||
Voice - Rod Serling | ||
Written-By - Fred Jerkins III, Lashawn Daniels | ||
D2 | Ghosts | 5:13 |
Arranged By, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
Drum Programming - Alex Breuer, Andrew Scheps, Matt Carpenter, Rob Hoffman | ||
Drum Programming, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Doug Grigsby | ||
Keyboards, Synthesizer - Brad Buxer | ||
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Producer, Written-By, Engineer - Teddy Riley | ||
Mixed By - Dave Way | ||
- | Bonus track | |
D3 | Blood On The Dance Floor X Dangerous (The White Panda Mash-Up) | (3:38) |
Engineer - Bart Schoudel | ||
Remix - The White Panda | ||
D3a | Blood On The Dance Floor | |
Written-By, Producer - Michael Jackson | ||
Written-By - Teddy Riley | ||
D3b | Dangerous | |
Written-By - Bill Bottrell | ||
Written-By, Producer - Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley | ||
D3c | This Place Hotel | |
Performer, Producer - The Jacksons | ||
Producer - Greg Phillinganes | ||
Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
D3d | Leave Me Alone | |
Producer - Quincy Jones | ||
Co-producer, Written-By - Michael Jackson | ||
D3e | Is It Scary | |
Drum Programming - Jeff Taylor | ||
Instruments, Producer, Arranged By - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | ||
Programmed By - Andrew Scheps | ||
Recorded By, Mixed By - Steve Hodge | ||
Written-By - James Harris III, Terry Lewis | ||
Written-By, Producer, Solo Vocal, Backing Vocals, Arranged By - Michael Jackson |
Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store
- We are a small independent record store located at 91 Plenty Rd, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir)
- We buy and sell new and used vinyl records - if you have a collection you'd like to sell please click here.
- We ship Australia wide for a flat rate of $10 for standard shipping or $15 for express post.
- Free Shipping for orders $150 and over.
- You can also pick up your order in store, just select Local Pickup at the checkout.
- We also ship internationally - prices vary depending on weight and location.
- We ship vinyls in thick, rigid carboard mailers with a crushable zone on either side, and for extra safety we bubble wrap the records.
- In stock vinyl is usally shipped next business day, please check the availability field at the top of the product page to see whether the record is currently in stock or if it is available from the supplier as well as estimated shipping times.
- If you order an in stock item together with a pre order or back order (listed as available from supplier rather than in stock) then the order will be shipped together when all items arrive. If you would like the in stock items shipped first please place two separate orders or contact us to arrange shipping items separately.
- We are strongly committed to customer satisfaction. If you experience any problems with your order contact us so we can rectify the situation. If the record arrives damaged or doesn't arrive we will cover the cost of replacing or returning the record.
- If you change your mind you have 30 days to return your record but you must cover the cost of returning it to the store.
- You can contact our Melbourne record shop at (03) 9939 3807 or at info@funkyduckvinyl.com
- Happy Listening!
Description
Michael Jackson's "Scream," released on May 31, 1997, is a fascinating entry in the King of Pop's illustrious discography. This album, which is a collection of remixes and previously released tracks, stands out not only for its music but also for its cultural significance and the context in which it was released. It came at a time when Jackson was facing intense media scrutiny and personal challenges, making it a poignant reflection of his life and career.
The album features a mix of some of Jackson's most iconic songs, reimagined with a fresh twist. The title track, "Scream," featuring his sister Janet Jackson, is a powerful anthem of frustration and defiance. The song's pulsating beat and the dynamic interplay between the two siblings create a sense of urgency that resonates deeply. It was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. The accompanying music video, which is visually stunning and filled with striking choreography, further solidified the song's impact.
One of the standout aspects of "Scream" is its production. The album was produced by Jackson himself, along with his long-time collaborators, including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The production quality is top-notch, showcasing Jackson's ability to blend pop, rock, and dance elements seamlessly. The remixes breathe new life into classics like "Beat It," "Black or White," and "Billie Jean," making them feel contemporary while still honoring their original essence.
Critically, "Scream" received a mixed to positive reception. Major publications like Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly acknowledged the album's danceable tracks and Jackson's undeniable talent, though some critics felt that it was more of a compilation than a cohesive new work. However, the album's cultural significance cannot be understated. It was released during a tumultuous period in Jackson's life, and the themes of the songs reflect his struggles with fame, media portrayal, and personal issues. This context adds a layer of depth to the listening experience, as fans can sense the emotional weight behind the music.
Interestingly, "Scream" also marked a significant moment in the Jackson family dynamic. The collaboration with Janet Jackson was a highlight, showcasing their sibling bond and mutual respect as artists. Janet, who was already a pop icon in her own right, brought her own flair to the track, and their combined star power made "Scream" a memorable duet. The song's message of empowerment and resilience resonates with listeners, making it a timeless piece in both of their careers.
In terms of awards, while "Scream" did not win a Grammy, it was nominated and received several other accolades, including MTV Video Music Awards nominations for Best Dance Video and Best Choreography. The album's impact was felt not just in the charts but also in the way it addressed issues of mental health and the pressures of fame, topics that are increasingly relevant today.
One fun fact about the album is that it was released as part of a larger project to celebrate Jackson's legacy, coinciding with the release of the "Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection" box set. This strategic move helped to reintroduce Jackson's music to a new generation of fans, ensuring that his influence continued to be felt in the music industry.
Overall, "Scream" is more than just an album; it's a reflection of Michael Jackson's artistry and resilience. It captures a moment in time when the King of Pop was navigating the complexities of fame while still delivering music that resonates with audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, "Scream" is an essential listen that showcases the enduring legacy of one of music's greatest icons.