#194 Michael Jackson, 'Bad' (1987)

How does one follow up the biggest album of all time? It would be a mammoth task, not just practically, but mentally. Following the unprecedented success with ‘Thriller,’ Michael Jackson became prime fodder for tabloids. He quietly slipped out of the public eye while rumours about him grew. In reality, Jackson was feeling the pressure of the follow up record, while his life played out in the public eye. Once again, he teamed up with Quincy Jones. He tried new things vocally, experimented with new technology and different genres; from Hard Rock to Gospel and beyond.