I do not have this album because it appears to be the weakest of the Jacksons' work but I had to respond to some rather egregiously incorrect comments.
First of all, State of Shock is a good song in my opinion. It has a very distinctive sound which is loose and fun to listen to.
Secondly, Michael did do victory as a favor to his brothers although he wanted to work on his solo career. The Jacksons wanted Michael on the album so they could capitalize on the success of his Thriller album. Michael was pressured to do it. It was in fact Michael who put a stop to all of this at the end of the Victory tour.
Thirdly, Michael was not the only one who was not in the Torture video. Jermaine, the other lead vocalist on the song, did not appear either. As a side note, the song was just okay (at least in my opinion).
Triumph and Destiny are really good albums if you are looking for Jacksons material.
I do not have this album because it appears to be the weakest of the Jacksons' work but I had to respond to some rather egregiously incorrect comments. First of all, State of Shock is a good song in my opinion. It has a very distinctive sound which is loose and fun to listen to. Secondly, Michael did do victory as a favor to his brothers although he wanted to work on his solo career. The Jacksons wanted Michael on the album so they could capitalize on the success of his Thriller album. Michael was pressured to do it. It was in fact Michael who put a stop to all of this at the end of the Victory tour. Thirdly, Michael was not the only one who was not in the Torture video. Jermaine, the other lead vocalist on the song, did not appear either. As a side note, the song was just okay (at least in my opinion). Triumph and Destiny are really good albums if you are looking for Jacksons material.