Michael Jackson - Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition - (Bonus Tracks, Bonus DVD, Remastered, O-Card Packaging, Brilliant Box) - [CD]

196587345624Experience the world"&"rsquo;s biggest-selling album with over 100 million in sales "&"ndash; and the first album to be certified triple Diamond by the RIAA "&"ndash; on this new Thriller 40th Anniversary 2CD set. Disc 1:"&"nbsp; Michael Jackson"&"rsquo;s 1982 smash album"&"nbsp;Thriller changed pop music forever."&"nbsp; This original album, featuring seven top 10 hits including "&"ldquo;Billie Jean,"&"rdquo; "&"ldquo;Beat It"&"rdquo; and "&"ldquo;Thriller,"&"rdquo; helped Michael win a record-setting eight Grammy Awards in one night.Disc 2:"&"nbsp; Features Thriller-era bonus material including previously unreleased demos.Vinyl versions: * 886972334417 is two 180 gram discs in a gatefold sleeve * 886973533918 is a picture disc * 888751437319 is 140 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve"&"nbsp; AMAZON.COM Should several of the tracks on the 25th anniversary edition of Thriller find their way onto your MP3 player, you're going to have to admit: the music holds up. "Beat It" is not about to go stale, at least not without a rumble, and neither are "Billie Jean" and "P.Y.T." Even if you put the record-hurtling hits aside, you're still left with the realization that without MJ, there might not have been a JT [Justin Timberlake], never mind a Ne-Yo (listen closely to "Human Nature" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"). The bonus DVD bundled with the expanded CD includes a digitally redone version of the famous title-track video, among other clips, and it still astonishes with its choreography and attitude. As for the new tracks--Fergie inserts herself into "Beat It," Will.i.am takes on "The Girl Is Mine" and "P.Y.T.," Kanye West remixes "Billie Jean" (with characteristically subtle brilliance), Akon duets with M-Jack on "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," and the unreleased ballad "For All Time" (from the original Thriller sessions) is shined up and tacked on--they will suck you in like it was pop music's hugest year, 1983, all over again. Start brushing up on your moonwalk now. --Tammy La Gorce