Twenty-five years ago in the late summer of 1987, Michael Jackson released his long-anticipated follow-up to Thriller, the Bad album. Bad went on to produce five No. 1 hits, several classic short films, and a record-setting world tour. To date, it has sold an estimated. To celebrate the milestone, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Epic/Legacy Recordings will release a ( Bad 25, out September 18), which includes the remastered original album, an album of bonus tracks, including demos and remixes, and a live album from his Bad World Tour. While the sourced footage remains 'pre-HD, 1988 videotape quality,' it has been restored by a team that has also treated recovered footage for NASA. The result isn't a perfect high definition picture, but for me, at least, took little away from the enjoyment of the experience.

Watching the DVD is like being transported in time. It feels like the era it comes from. Generally, it seems the closer and mid-range shots are much sharper, while the distant shots can sometimes be a bit blurry. Fortunately, because the camera work is so good, we get many brilliant close-ups of Jackson that might almost be mistaken for high-definition. Add to that that the original audio was captured on multi-track and presented in 5.1 audio, and it is hard to complain about the results. The minimalist approach allows Jackson's talent -- as a dancer, singer and performer -- to shine through. He is loose and exuberant, like he's simply having a great time, and we're there to watch in.

Jackson sings live throughout most of the show, and improvises to brilliant effect in certain parts. At the conclusion of 'I'll Be There,' for example, he begins ad libbing like a gospel preacher possessed by the spirit. He does call and response with his backup singers and with the audience. 'Can you feel it!' Dripping with sweat, the music pulsing through him, he begins rhythmically tapping his foot, then scatting, before launching into the next number. Other highlights abound. Jackson's locking, popping, miming rendition of 'Human Nature' and its ethereal cries directed outward to the audience. File for zone code post gfx is different name.

The intro to 'Smooth Criminal,' in smoky silhouette, which gives way to the now-famous, but still captivating high-art choreography. The extended drum-solo postlude to 'Billie Jean' that allows Jackson to improvise to the beat -- gyrating, kicking, tapping and gliding. Part of what makes Jackson so compelling as a performer is how his body is constantly in motion and completely in-sync with the music. For the entirety of the show, he becomes, as he often said, 'the medium through which the music flows.'

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