The Jackson 5

Greatest hits albums usually lack focus. Time after time, for some obvious reasons, and
some mysterious ones, the essence and real greatness of the group or individual artist
eludes attempts at collections. The Jackson Five, one of Motown's most commercially
successful groups, suffers dramatically from this process. On this package the limitations of
the group — mainly the slickness and vapidity of some their AM material, and the... More >

Surprisingly resistible for a record that offers "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "The Love You Save," three of the greatest radio ups ever. I wish they were on the same side along with the second-line fast ones so the hits could just keep on coming, you know? Admittedly, the boys do have a cute, astute way with a ballad, too. Just thank Berry that "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "I'll Be There" are good ones. (Grade - A-)