Off the Wall

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Off the Wall · In the 1970s Michael Jackson had made several solo records at Motown, but control lay elsewhere. For his fifth album, the first at Epic Records, he wanted freedom and not a record that sounded like the Jacksons. Quincy Jones, with whom he had worked on the film The Wiz, produced. Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and Rod Temperton, among others, worked on the songs, and Jackson wrote three himself.

Off the Wall blends disco, pop, funk, R&B and ballads. Five singles were released. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough and Rock with You became number ones in America, and with four top ten singles from one album, Jackson was the first solo artist to achieve that. The sleeve with the tuxedo and socks became a trademark. The album was seen as a reintroduction and was a breakthrough.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough6:04Apple Music ↗
2. 2Rock with You (Single Version)3:40Apple Music ↗
3. 3Workin' Day and Night5:13Apple Music ↗
4. 4Get on the Floor4:38Apple Music ↗
5. 5Off the Wall4:06Apple Music ↗
6. 6Girlfriend3:05Apple Music ↗
7. 7She's Out of My Life3:38Apple Music ↗
8. 8I Can't Help It4:29Apple Music ↗
9. 9It's the Falling in Love3:48Apple Music ↗
10. 10Burn This Disco Out3:41Apple Music ↗

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