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Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix

by Michael Jackson

Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix is a 1997 pop album by Michael Jackson. It runs 13 tracks across 76 minutes on Epic. Riffiter listeners rate it 3.5/5 from 23 ratings.

Pop · Electronic · House

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13
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76 min
Runtime
113 bpm
Tempo
A# minor
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Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix album cover

Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix album cover

The Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix cover was designed by David Coleman and Frank Harkins, photographed by Bill Nation and J.K. Isaac, illustrated by Will Wilson, and art-directed by David Coleman, Frank Harkins and Nancy Donald.

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David Coleman, Frank Harkins
Photography
Bill Nation, J.K. Isaac
Illustration
Will Wilson
Art direction
David Coleman, Frank Harkins, Nancy Donald

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Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix is a remix album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on May 20, 1997 by Epic Records and is the second album released by Jackson's own record label, MJJ Productions. The album is made up of eight remixes from Jackson's previous studio album HIStory, and five new songs. Jackson was heavily involved with the production of the new material while the remixes were produced by other artists. The new material dealt with themes such as drug addiction, women and paranoia. The album received minimal promotion by Jackson's standards, particularly in the US. Still, a film, two singles ("Blood on the Dance Floor" and "HIStory/Ghosts") and three music videos were issued as promotion. Reviews at the time of release were largely mixed, some critics felt that Jackson had already explored these musical themes while others criticized what they perceived as weak vocals. Other critics were favorable, with praise issued for similarities to the music of Marilyn Manson and Trent Reznor.

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Since its debut, the album has sold an estimated six million copies worldwide, making it the best selling remix album ever released. Several contemporary critics view the material in an increasingly favorable light and believe the album could have been more successful—commentators argue that certain sections of the world took interest in tabloid stories about the singer's personal life over his musical career.

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Is Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix good?
Riffiter listeners rate Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix 3.5/5 from 23 ratings.
When was Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix released?
Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix was released in 1997 on Epic.
How many tracks are on Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix?
Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix has 13 tracks, with a runtime of 76 minutes.
What genre is Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix?
Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix is catalogued under Pop, Electronic, House.
What BPM is Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix?
Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix runs at a median tempo of 113 BPM across its tracks, most often in A# minor, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix?
Listeners of Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix also rate Bohemian Rhapsody (the original soundtrack) by Queen, Discovery by Daft Punk, Random Access Memories by Daft Punk.
Who produced Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix?
Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix was produced by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Teddy Riley and David Foster, among 6 credited in total. Jimmy Jam produced 3 of them.

Credits

Mixed by
Mick Guzauski
Engineered by
Teddy RileyAndrew SchepsDave WayEddie DeLenaMick Guzauski
Played by
Teddy RileyBrad Buxer
Vocals by
Janet JacksonMichael JacksonJohn FortéThe Andraé Crouch Choir

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