As of 2024, it still holds the record for themost expensive album ever produced.
According to a 2003Vanity Fairarticle, Sony advanced Jackson approximately $40 million to make it.
In addition, Sony spent $25 million to market it.
Adjusted for todays inflation, the total cost reaches over $71 million.
Perhaps more notably, a Notorious B.I.G.
sample from the iconic rappers 1994 debut studio album.
Invincibleserves as Jacksons final studio album before his death in 2009.
However, the song is strong in its form with a slow build.
Jacksons vocal tone adopts his trademark sound.
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Jacksons vocals overtop a slow strumming guitar feel personal and private.
Hiscare and consideration for underrepresented communities are ingrained in his brand.
Here, he is encouraging others to take action, as he cant do it all himself.
He invites you to cry with him, but then be proactive about making a difference.
While the efforts are thoughtful and tremendous,this track isn’t the most memorable of the collection.
Jackson takes a unique vocal approach in singing in a pressed, straight tone.
He engages in a push-and-pull of his vowels.
It builds anticipation and dictates the movement of this song.
Jackson takes a unique vocal approach in singing in a pressed, straight tone.
The same stylization is carried into the harmonic, layered vocals for the chorus.
It doesnt encompass the over-the-top production effects, but still encapsulates the dirty vibe.
The rolling sound feels like a dark character is seen within flashes in the dark of night.
The piano hook keeps the song progressing at an intense, weighted pace.
Its just as strong and impactful as his higher, tenor-based voice.
However,it is stunning to hear him evoke the same prowess in a completely different vocal range.
Its thefirst appearance of Jacksons tremendously sweet, buttery-smooth singing voice.
Its the first glimpse of a different emotional display thus far on the album.
“Break of Dawn” serves as the first of a string of soft, slowed-down jams onInvincible.
Jacksons vocals emerge dark, dripped in frustration, mirroring the song’s subject matter.
Literally, he is discussing experiencing constant invasions of his privacy.
He is angry, vengeful, and at his end’s wit.
The song structure plays into the emotional response by using simple music production and chord progression.
This song creates a nostalgic response, but also leaves you feeling melancholy.
Jackson utilizes an understated approach to let his sentiment come through stronger.
The ending conversation with children leaves the listener feeling like they are in a peaceful forest.
How every child should feel so fortunate to get to experience their own childhood, absent of adult agendas.
A cocktail ofWestern and Spanish musicality coexist as Jackson takes his first vocal rest.
The distinctive guitar of Carlos Santana emerges.
The song is full ofincredible guitar riffs.
The standout of this track is Santana just weaving in and around Jacksons singing.
SometimesSantana takes over as the lead melody, sometimes he adds ad-libbed perfection with his plucking and cascading runs.
