Pros:

Delicious funk influences are consistently charming, resulting in endlessly groovy bass lines, awesome guitar parts and iconic synth accompaniments

Timeless and inspirational performances, with Jackson and Van Halen demonstrating why they have become legends

Melodies and hooks are frequently some of the best in pop, continuing to satisfy to this day

Production is smooth and layers vocal parts extremely well

Cons:

Lyrics are a little bland and haven't aged to well in places

Not every track is an iconic trailblazer, with some running a little too long or lacking the expected sensational impact

Best: Beat It

Worst: Human Nature

8/10 Simple legendary