The first original MJ music released for nearly half a decade, 'Invincible' showcased Jackson's far maturer sound. A combination of typical tracks that lent themselves easily to Michael's moves, smooth R&B (in the form of 'Butterflies' and 'Heaven Can Wait' as well as others) and stunning ballads (Speechless, Don't Walk Away), 'Invincible' contained something for everyone.
Though the early Noughties saw the start of Michael's chart decline (Despite 'Invincible' hitting the Billboard Chart top-spot in it's first week, only 'You Rock My World' reached the top ten, with 'Cry' failing to place), Invincible demonstrated that Jackson hadn't lost his talent in the four years since 'Blood on the Dancefloor' with 'You Rock My World' being one of his more posthumously famous tracks.
As underrated as a lot of MJ's later records, Invincible's utterly delicious while consistently fresh sound provides a flawless listen.
The Thriller Live cast version of Speechless is available on iTunes now.
Thriller Live Cast - Speechless (iTunes)
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