This is arguably the most important bonus track. Stripped of the synthesizers and the pop production, it is just Michael and a drum machine. It showcases Jackson’s genius as a composer; the melody and lyrics are already fully formed. It proves that Thriller was not just a studio creation but a vision born in Jackson’s head.

: The perfect bridge between pop and hard rock, punctuated by Eddie Van Halen’s blistering solo.

This article delves into the significance of the Thriller - Special Edition , exploring why a remaster of a 40-year-old album remains a vital piece of pop culture history and what it offers to the modern listener.

The (typically the 2001 release, later re-issued in various formats) was overseen by Jackson himself alongside legendary producer Bruce Swedien. Swedien, known for his obsessive recording techniques (using custom-built Calrec microphones and specific Neve consoles), finally got to present Thriller the way he heard it in the studio.