Bad 25

Bad 25 is the 25th anniversary edition reissue of American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's iconic album Bad, originally released in 1987. This is the second album by Jackson re-released on its 25th anniversary, the first being Thriller 25 (2008). Bad has sold 35 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The reissue came out in 2012 and includes remastered versions of the original tracks, as well as previously unreleased demos, rare live recordings, a documentary about the making of the album and its impact, and also containing a live CD and DVD of Live at Wembley July 16, 1988, Jackson's performance at Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom during his Bad world tour.

The Bad album is known for its hit singles, including "Bad," "Smooth Criminal," "The Way You Make Me Feel," and "Man in the Mirror." It was a pivotal work in Jackson's career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and solidifying his status as a pop icon.

The Bad 25 project also features a commemorative booklet and artistic contributions celebrating the album's legacy. The documentary, titled Bad 25, directed by Spike Lee, explores the cultural impact of the album, its production, and its significance in music history.

Track listing

Disc 1: Bad
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bad"Michael Jackson
4:07
2."The Way You Make Me Feel"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:58
3."Speed Demon"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:01
4."Liberian Girl"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
3:53
5."Just Good Friends" (duet with Stevie Wonder)
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:08
6."Another Part of Me"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
3:54
7."Man in the Mirror"
  • Jones
  • Jackson
5:19
8."I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (duet with Siedah Garrett)Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:12
9."Dirty Diana"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:41
10."Smooth Criminal"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:17
11."Leave Me Alone"Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:40
Total length:48:10
Disc 2: Bonus material
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Be Messin' 'Round" (Recorded in 1986 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson4:18
2."I'm So Blue" (Recorded in 1987 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson4:06
3."Song Groove (a.k.a. Abortion Papers)" (Recorded in 1987 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson4:26
4."Free" (Recorded in 1987 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson4:24
5."Price of Fame" (Recorded in 1986–87 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson4:32
6."Al Capone" (Recorded in 1985 or 1986 during the Bad sessions)JacksonJackson3:33
7."Streetwalker" (3 versions were recorded in 1986, 1987 and 1988; this version produced by Bill Bottrell was recorded in 1988 shortly after the Bad sessions) (Previously released on the 2001 special edition of Bad)JacksonJackson5:52
8."Fly Away" (Recorded in 1987 during the Bad sessions) (Previously released on the 2001 special edition of Bad)JacksonJackson3:26
9."Todo mi amor eres tú" (duet with Siedah Garrett) (Spanish version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"; previously released on the 2001 special edition of Bad)
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:04
10."Je ne veux pas la fin de nous" (duet with Siedah Garrett) (French version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You")
  • Jackson
  • Christine "Coco" Decroix
  • Jones
  • Jackson
4:07
11."Bad" (Remix by Afrojack featuring Pitbull – DJ Buddha Edit)
4:26
12."Speed Demon" (Remix by Nero)Jackson
4:08
13."Bad" (Remix by Afrojack – Club Mix)Jackson
  • Jones
  • Jackson
  • Afrojack
7:31
Total length:56:09
Disc 2: Bonus material (Japanese bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Bad" (Live at Yokohama Stadium September 26, 1987)JacksonJackson4:41
Total length:60:50
Disc 3: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988 (Deluxe edition)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"Jackson5:21
2."This Place Hotel"Jackson4:54
3."Another Part of Me"Jackson4:03
4."I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (duet with Sheryl Crow)Jackson4:24
5."She's Out of My Life"Tom Bahler3:16
6."I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I'll Be There"
5:06
7."Rock with You"Rod Temperton4:05
8."Human Nature"
4:29
9."Smooth Criminal"Jackson4:42
10."Dirty Diana"Jackson5:01
11."Thriller"Temperton4:28
12."Workin' Day and Night"Jackson5:54
13."Beat It"Jackson5:45
14."Billie Jean"Jackson5:39
15."Bad"Jackson4:28
16."Man in the Mirror"
  • Garrett
  • Ballard
6:22
Total length:75:14
DVD: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988 (Deluxe edition)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"Jackson6:32
2."This Place Hotel"Jackson4:43
3."Another Part of Me"Jackson4:24
4."I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (duet with Sheryl Crow)Jackson4:55
5."She's Out of My Life"Bahler3:53
6."I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I'll Be There"Gordy Jr., Mizell, Perren, Richards, Davis, Hutch, West7:17
7."Rock with You"Temperton4:23
8."Human Nature"Porcaro, Bettis5:12
9."Smooth Criminal"Jackson6:24
10."Dirty Diana"Jackson6:24
11."Thriller"Temperton5:29
12."Bad Groove (The Band Jam Section)"Greg Phillinganes, Jackson, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon, Phil Collins13:55
13."Workin' Day and Night"Jackson7:59
14."Beat It"Jackson6:45
15."Billie Jean"Jackson8:36
16."Bad"Jackson10:06
17."Man in the Mirror"Garrett, Ballard9:24
Total length:116:21
DVD: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988 (Deluxe edition bonus features)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
18."The Way You Make Me Feel" (Performed at Wembley Stadium, London on July 15, 1988)Jackson5:22
19."I Just Can't Stop Loving You/Bad" (duet with Sheryl Crow) (Performed at Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama on September 26, 1987)Jackson11:23
Total length:133:06
DVD: Bad music videos (Target exclusive)
No.TitleDirector(s)Length
1."Bad" (short version)Martin Scorsese4:21
2."The Way You Make Me Feel" (long version)Joe Pytka9:24
3."Man in the Mirror"Donald Wilson5:02
4."Dirty Diana"Joe Pytka5:04
5."Smooth Criminal" (end credits version)Colin Chilvers4:12
6."Another Part of Me"Patrick T. Kelly4:44
7."Speed Demon"
10:08
8."Leave Me Alone"
4:37
9."Liberian Girl"Jim Yukich5:33
Total length:53:05

References

  1. ↑ "Bad 25 - Deluxe Collectors Edition". Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
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