I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters
The Jackson 5 · 2009
42 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
Unreleased treasures blend infectious melodies with youthful exuberance, showcasing the Jackson 5's early charm and vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it offers fans a glimpse into previously unheard material from one of the most iconic Motown groups. It adds depth to the Jackson 5's catalog, illustrating their impact on pop and soul music while rekindling interest during an era when nostalgia for classic acts was on the rise.
- Best for
- infectious melodies for dancing steady pacing for sing-alongs youthful exuberance in every track
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters' arrives almost four decades after the Jackson 5's debut in 1969. By this time, the group had evolved significantly, with members pursuing solo careers and reflecting on their influential legacy in pop music. This compilation provides a nostalgic look back at their early work, highlighting tracks that didn't make their original albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nancy Sinatra· Sparks· Elvis Presley· Harry Nilsson· Dolly Parton· Cyndi Lauper· Willie Nelson· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save Standout 3:06
- 2 That's How Love Is 2:39
- 3 Listen I'll Tell You How 3:01
- 4 Man's Temptation Standout 5:39
- 5 Never Can Say Goodbye (alternate version) Standout 2:58
- 6 Love Comes in Different Flavors 3:16
- 7 ABC (alternate version) 3:24
- 8 Love Call 2:26
- 9 Buttercup 3:53
- 10 Lucky Day 2:43
- 11 I'll Try You'll Try (Maybe We'll All Get By) 4:58
- 12 Dancing Machine (alternate version) 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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