One album prompt, four titles; three are legit—spot the party crasher before the beat flips.
By Richie.Zh01
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About This Quiz
We toss you an album prompt—Dangerous, HIStory, whatever—and a four-pack of titles. Your job: yank the out-of-towner. Go by feel. If the synths in your head don’t match the room, that’s your clue.
Sample vibes only. “Blood on the Dance Floor” brings late-’90s club smoke that won’t blend with early new-jack sheen. “Cry” floats Invincible’s gospel lift where it shouldn’t. “Little Susie” carries orchestral shadows that don’t sit with street-tough cuts.
Wrong tap? Rent it, don’t own it. Next card already knocks. You’ll finish pacing the kitchen, socks sliding, muttering “nope, not from that era” at the fridge like it argued back.
[A] They Don't Care About Us | This protest anthem emerged during MJ's socially conscious HIStory era (1995), channeling anger about injustice through prison-themed imagery and controversial lyrics that sparked global debate.
2/20
Thriller?
[B] Working Day and Night | Quincy Jones helped craft this funky workplace lament for Off the Wall (1979), where Jackson's percussive vocal hiccups and horn stabs created dancefloor magic before Thriller existed.
3/20
Thriller?
[C] Cinderella Stay Awhile | Young Michael pleaded for fairy-tale romance on Forever, Michael (1975), his last Motown solo album before moonwalking into Epic Records' arms and superstardom.
4/20
Bad?
[A] Speechless | Love literally left Michael speechless on Invincible (2001), where angelic harmonies and whispered confessions proved his voice still melted hearts despite industry battles.
5/20
Bad?
[D] Dapper-Dan | Teen Michael celebrated stylish swagger on Forever, Michael (1975), name-checking fancy Dans while still rocking Jackson 5 choreography and Motown's polished soul production.
6/20
Bad?
[B] Dear Michael | Forever, Michael (1975) featured this fan letter response where teenage MJ assured admirers he read their mail between recording sessions and variety show appearances.
7/20
Off the Wall?
[C] HIStory | The title track from 1995's double album tackled fame's darker side with orchestral bombast, sampling classical pieces while MJ proclaimed "every day create your history."
8/20
Off the Wall?
[D] Breaking News | Posthumous release Michael (2010) controversially featured this track, sparking authenticity debates among fans questioning whether the vocals truly belonged to the King of Pop.
9/20
Off the Wall?
[B] Dangerous | Teddy Riley's new jack swing revolution transformed MJ's sound on Dangerous (1991), where industrial beats and aggressive vocals replaced Quincy's sophisticated disco-funk arrangements.
10/20
Dangerous?
[C] It's the Falling in Love | Stevie Wonder and Carole Bayer Sager penned this breezy duet for Off the Wall (1979), where Michael traded verses with Patti Austin over jazz-fusion grooves.
11/20
Dangerous?
[D] Blood on the Dance Floor | Released as HIStory's 1997 remix album title track, this dark club banger featured Teddy Riley returning with sinister synths and Michael's most menacing vocals.
12/20
Dangerous?
[D] Cry | R. Kelly composed this gospel-tinged anthem for Invincible (2001), where Michael urged global unity through soaring vocals that climbed toward spiritual transcendence and healing.
13/20
Dangerous?
[A] Little Susie | HIStory (1995) contained this haunting narrative about childhood tragedy, featuring orchestral arrangements and Michael's storytelling prowess depicting innocence lost too soon.
14/20
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1?
[B] Speed Demon | Bad (1987) featured this high-velocity rocker about escaping traffic tickets, complete with motorcycle sound effects and Claymation adventures in the Moonwalker film.
15/20
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1?
[A] The Way You Make Me Feel | Bad (1987) delivered this street-smart serenade where MJ's finger snaps and "hee-hees" pursued romance through urban landscapes and legendary choreography.
16/20
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1?
[C] We've Got Forever | Fifteen-year-old Michael promised eternal devotion on Forever, Michael (1975), showcasing mature vocals while navigating adolescence under Motown's guidance and growing artistic ambitions.
17/20
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1?
[A] Take Me Back | Forever, Michael (1975) included this relationship plea where young MJ begged for reconciliation, demonstrating emotional range beyond his years through Motown's classic soul template.
18/20
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1?
[B] Black or White | Dangerous (1991) launched with this boundary-breaking anthem featuring Slash's guitar, morphing faces technology, and Michael's vision of racial harmony conquering global charts simultaneously.
19/20
Invincible?
[C] Love Never Felt So Good | Originally recorded in 1983, this Paul Anka collaboration finally surfaced on Xscape (2014), with Justin Timberlake adding modern polish to Michael's timeless groove.
20/20
Invincible?
[D] Who Is It | Dangerous (1991) presented this paranoid masterpiece about betrayal, where mysterious heartbeats, door knocks, and Michael's anguished questions created noir-pop perfection through Riley's production.