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Michael Jackson
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Jul 02, 2009; Lead Performance: Michael Jackson; Genre: Pop

Compiled before his death, this three-disc collection 
of Jackson's 1971–75 solo work is a sad but timely reminder of how gifted he was from the start. There's a lot to celebrate on Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection, beyond hits like ''Rockin' Robin'' and ''Ben.'' From 
a previously unreleased master of his winsome take on the Supremes' ''I Hear a Symphony'' to the inclusion of original liner notes and album art, it's a gift for completists and just-minted 
fans alike. A–

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Originally posted Jul 15, 2009 Published in issue #1057 Jul 24, 2009 Order article reprints
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