Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection (Disc 4) – A Deep Dive Into the King of Pop’s Final Evolution

Rating: 5/5

: A gentle demo that showcases a more romantic, stripped-back side of his vocal ability. "The Way You Love Me"

Disc 4: Better (2004)

The Way You Love Me (4:30) – A previously unreleased track (later remixed for the posthumous Michael album)

1. "Shout" Before you even hit the demos, this B-side from the Cry single kicks the door down. It is a heavy, rock-infused, socially conscious rant that sounds nothing like the Invincible album. It is angry, percussive, and features Michael rapping. You have never heard Michael like this on a mainstream release.

In the Back: A gritty, unreleased track recorded during the Invincible sessions.

The disc also features collaborations, such as "Just Good Friends," a duet with Stevie Wonder, which was released as a single in 1980. This track is a laid-back, funk-infused jam that highlights the chemistry between these two musical legends.

Disc 4 shifts away from the ubiquitous hits to focus on introspective ballads, experimental R&B, and powerful "statement" songs. For many fans, the inclusion of "We’ve Had Enough"—a searing anti-war anthem recorded during the Invincible sessions—is the disc's crowning achievement. Disc 4 Track Highlights