The album features guest appearances by Carlos Santana, The Notorious B.I.G., Brandy, and Slash. It also marks the reunion of Jackson with producer Rodney Jerkins, who had previously worked with him on Dangerous in 1991. The album explores various genres, such as pop, R&B, rock, soul, funk, dance, and hip hop. The themes of the songs include love, romance, isolation, media criticism, and social issues.
Invincible received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Jackson's vocals and some of the songs, but criticized the length, production, and lack of innovation. The album debuted at number one in 13 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, and Germany. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies in the US. However, it was also considered a commercial disappointment compared to Jackson's previous albums, due to the lack of promotion by his label and the impact of the 9/11 attacks on the music industry.
The album spawned three singles: "You Rock My World", "Cry", and "Butterflies". The first two reached the top ten in several countries, while the third was released only in the US as a promotional single. Jackson also planned to release "Unbreakable" and "Whatever Happens" as singles, but they were cancelled due to a dispute with his record company. Jackson performed "You Rock My World" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards and "What More Can I Give" at the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert. He did not embark on a world tour to support the album.
Invincible is widely regarded as one of Jackson's most underrated albums by fans and critics. It has been re-evaluated in recent years as a creative and artistic achievement that showcases Jackson's musical diversity and vocal prowess. The album has also been praised for its sonic quality and high-resolution audio formats. In 2022, a fan uploaded a FLAC version of the album on the Internet Archive, which allows listeners to enjoy the album in lossless quality. A FLAC version of the album is also available on SoundCloud.
If you are a fan of Michael Jackson or want to discover his music, you can download or stream Invincible (2001) (FLAC) from these links:
[Internet Archive]
[SoundCloud]
[Gaga Daily]
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