This morning, the lead single from the Michael Jackson concert film This Is It was released on his website.
The track, also titled "This Is It", was reportedly recorded during the sessions for Michael's 1991 album Dangerous. That's quite interesting, since it sounds like something straight out of Motown. Not that its a bad thing; the song is a classic Michael Jackson ballad. While I would've preferred a balls-out pop stomper (see "Jam" or "Scream" or "Dangerous"), this is a fine reminder of Michael's gift. More than anything, he was a craftsman of true blue pop music, which this song ultimately is. It may not be groundbreaking or completely brilliant, but it deserves a place in the MJ canon.
Rating: 7/10
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