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Josh Friedberg: Music Historian's Corner writesMichael Jackson Review Extravaganza, Part 1 of 2: Off the Wall and Thriller
written by Josh Friedberg
Michael Jackson was a genius—no joke. The man may be more remembered as an entertainer than as an artist, but separately from his groundbreaking dancing, concerts, and music videos, most of his studio output as an adult is very much worth listening to, whether or not you like to dance.
His level of craftsmanship in the studio was exceptionally high, and the picture that emerges from Steve Knopper’s 2015 biography, MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson (which I reviewed here) is of a driven perfectionist who always strove to create something new.
Many disparage his work after 1982’s blockbuster success, Thriller, but since his death in 2009, much of his work has come under considerable especially 1991’s Dangerous. With CHIRP sponsoring a Classic Album Sundays listening party for 1979’s Off the Wall this coming Sunday, it is an ideal time to revisit the adult solo career of the King of Pop.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesIn Rotation: Ovef Ow
Chicago band Ovef Ow makes energetic surf-Pop that's home-grown in Chi-Town. Music from the band's new EP Working is available in rotation and by Request on CHIRP Radio. [Also check out their interview on the podcast!]
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesIn Rotation: Half Gringa
Izzy Olive and her band combine Rock and Folk music in songs that explore identity, race, gender, and domestic violence. Half Gringa has been been releasing songs since 2014. Tracks from the band's new album Gruñona are available in rotation and by request on CHIRP Radio.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRADIO (Week of August 21)
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday August 23: It’s CHIRP Night at The Whistler with local bands Bunny and Deeper
- Sunday August 27: Classic Album Sunday celebrates the Michael Jackson all-time great album Off the Wall at Saturday Audio Exchange
SKaiser writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of August 14)
NEW MEDIA
- Video World Premiere: "Comfort Service by So Pretty" brought to you by Alli Klein
- Sophie Holtzmann writes On Tape: Cap'n Jazz at the Wil-Mar Center, Madison Wi
- Clarence Ewing gives us An Interview with Chicago indie-pop band Berry
- In Rotation with James Elkington and Kevin Andrew Prchal
- Marites, Nick, and Kyla of Ovef Ow recently came by the CHIRP studios to sit down with Features Director Amelia Hruby
- The Fourth Wall discussion on movies with Clarence Ewing and Kevin Fullam includes Lady Macbeth