Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes

It was evident right at the start of the Jackson 5's Motown journey, there he was, ten year old Michael, front and centre of his brothers, grabbing the big lead microphone and sending everyone in the room searching for the right words when he sang:

"When I had you, I treated you bad, and wrong my dear... and since, since you've been away, don't you know I sit around with my head hangin' down, and I wonder, who's loving you..."

Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes shines a bright, fresh light on his early career as both a solo artist and with his brothers in the Jackson 5.

Utilising the original Motown session tapes, the mixes on Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes strip away certain instruments and studio frills to instead focus on the essence of the spectacular recordings, Michael's vocals and the harmonies provided by his brothers.

The new approach enhances those sparkling vocals, makes them the star rather than the pop production, and inevitably leads to an almost acoustic tone to the recordings. The result is a unique rediscovery of each of these classic songs.

The recordings on Michael Jackson: The Stripped Mixes are proof that his music and performances will live forever.

Michael Jackson's talent will never be forgotten, his influence will always be felt.

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