Bad is the seventh studio album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released on August 31, 1987, by Epic Records, nearly five years after Jackson's previous album, Thriller (1982). Written and recorded between January 1985 and July 1987, Bad was the third and final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, with Jackson co-producing and composing all but two tracks. Jackson notably adopted an edgy look and sound with Bad, departing from his signature groove-based style and high-pitched vocals. The album incorporates pop, rock, funk, R&B, dance, soul, and hard rock styles. Jackson also experimented with newer recording technology, including digital synthesizers and drum machines, resulting in a sleeker and more aggressive sound.

Tracklist:

A1 Bad 4:06

A2 The Way You Make Me Feel 4:58

A3 Speed Demon 4:01

A4 Liberian Girl 3:52

A5 Just Good Friends 4:05

B1 Another Part Of Me 3:53

B2 Man In The Mirror 5:18

B3 I Just Can't Stop Loving You 4:23

B4 Dirty Diana 4:52

B5 Smooth Criminal 4:16

Label: Epic – E 40600, Epic – OE 40600

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing, Gatefold

Country: US

Released: Aug 31, 1987

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Pop RockPop Rock, Funk, Soul