About this episode

This episode explores the impact of Michael Jackson's Thriller album on music and pop culture.

With a new Michael Jackson movie generating buzz, we’re taking a deep dive into Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the album that changed music, MTV, and pop culture forever. In this episode of Judged by the Cover , we explore the impact, the iconic cover art, and the creative vision behind one of the best-selling albums of all time. From chart dominance to cinematic music videos, Thriller set a new standard for the industry. Is it really “all thriller, no filler”? We break it down.

Topics covered

• Michael Jackson
• Thriller album
• music impact
• pop culture
• iconic cover art
• cinematic music videos

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