This compilation keeps me feeling like the Joker. Cold and collected and with hints of pop sprinkled in like glitter on a toddler's cupcake. I would prefer if particular songs had Abel's voice toned down a few semitones. Despite this, it is one of his soild works due to the cohesion entertwined with its dark, dingy theme.
I believe that this album should have been vigorously tested to ensure that tracks such as false alarm and true colors didn't end up on this album. If Abel removed the worst five or so tracks from this album, then it would be rated similar to Dawn FM and after hours. Despite this, the tracks that remain provide a twist to generic pop by adding smooth rnb vocals, a deep harmony, and crisp beats that help to embellish the remainder of these tracks.
I thoroughly enjoyed the bulk of this album, none of the songs sounding too brash for my taste. Furthermore, this collection shined with its blend of its selection of orchestral instruments and JCole's raw voice.
A flawless album to accompany such an explorative game and will forever be my favourite and most nostalgic album to listen to. Furthermore, I don't believe that any ambient soundtrack will ever surpass this one.
Despite lacking the final touches from Michael himself, this album provides a bit more joy that can be given from Jackson despite being six feet under. Not as good as his prime, being Thriller, however it surpasses the mainstream pop/rnb that we have today.