Michael Jackson New Album 'Michael' Attracts Mixed Reviews

Michael Jackson's new album 'Michael' has received a mixed response from critics.

The album, which is due to be released later this month, was previewed at a playback in London yesterday (December 1).

It boasts several new songs, including the Akon-featuring 'Hold My Hand' and 'Monster', which stars 50 Cent.

The album has already come under fire from the late singer's relatives – and critics have been left divided.

The Sun said the LP was “pretty disappointing and not a patch on his era-defining albums 'Off The Wall', 'Thriller' and 'Bad'”.

The Independent said many of the songs “simply fade away, without any proper endings, rather like the man himself”.

But the Daily Mirror was favourable about the release, describing it was “not half bad”.

The ten-track album also includes a collaboration with Lenny Kravtiz, and is released on December 14.

(by Jason Gregory)

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