Music enthusiasts often use "thriller" to describe albums where every track is a standout, lacking any "filler" songs.
"Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," and "Human Nature". thriller album list
So, what makes an album a "thriller"? Here are some key elements: Music enthusiasts often use "thriller" to describe albums
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| # | Song | Notes | |---|------|-------| | 1 | Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ | African-influenced rhythm, layered vocals | | 2 | Baby Be Mine | Less famous, but smooth synth-funk | | 3 | The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) | Soft duet, pop crossover appeal | | 4 | Thriller | Horror-themed disco-funk, famous Vincent Price rap | | 5 | Beat It | Rock guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen | | 6 | Billie Jean | Iconic bassline, paranoid lyrics | | 7 | Human Nature | Ballad, soft jazz fusion feel | | 8 | P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) | Energetic, synth-heavy dance track | | 9 | The Lady in My Life | R&B slow jam, extended vocal runs |
It was the first album to produce seven Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and won a record-setting eight Grammy Awards in 1984.
The 14-minute "Thriller" music video, directed by John Landis, revolutionized the medium into a cinematic art form. 2. "All-Thriller, No-Filler" Albums