I can't believe it's been 25 years. It was overblown, overpriced, overhyped... and so much fun.
Thriller was ubiquitous on the radio and, more importantly in those days, on MTV:
Billie Jean
Beat It
Smooth Criminal
Thriller→[More:]
I was in college when this album came out, and thought I was too cool for MJ's music.
I finally learned otherwise.
OBLIGATORY: Yes it's a shame he fell apart OMG his face Bubbles Neverland creepy so sad blah blah