Overview

The second track, a funk groove with a broken drum machine, had Michael singing about a “man in the mirror with a crooked smile” who “steals what was buried.” The third track was just a cappella: a slow, aching melody about keys to a house that no longer exists. The lyrics were too personal. Too specific.

Early curiosities: demos and unreleased sessions

To download a complete MJ discography is to download the blueprint of modern pop. You are tracking the transition from the Motown soul of the early 70s to the world-shaking "Quincy Jones era," and finally to the experimental, industrial sounds of HIStory and Invincible. These files represent the sonic evolution of a man who was, for a time, the most famous person on the planet. Conclusion

Step 1: Source the Official Albums in Lossless Quality

Do not rely on iTunes or Spotify. Purchase used CDs from Discogs or eBay. Rip them using Exact Audio Copy (EAC) with secure mode. This generates a perfect .WAV that you can compress to FLAC.

: Purchase physical vinyl, CDs, and anniversary editions at the Official Michael Jackson Shop of a specific album or more info on his unreleased demo tapes