The child is singing. And for the first time, the digital noise gets out of the way.

In FLAC, you hear the imperfections that make it real:

Preliminary observation of the 2013 FLAC waveform suggests a reduced application of dynamic range compression compared to the 2001 Invincible era remasters.

"Got to Be There" is the debut studio album by Michael Jackson, released on January 24, 1972. The 2013 re-release you're referring to is likely a remastered version of the album in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format, which is a high-quality digital audio format.

To fully appreciate the 24-bit FLAC quality, it is recommended to use a and high-quality headphones or speakers, as standard computer or phone audio jacks may downsample the high-resolution signal.

So, why should you listen to "Got To Be There" in FLAC? For starters, the album's timeless music deserves to be heard in the best possible quality. The remastered FLAC version offers a listening experience that's unparalleled compared to previous releases.

There were differences — new harmonies braided under the chorus, a stringed motif that hadn't been there in the studio release, a moment between second and third verse where the vocal dipped into a whisper and someone off-mic said, "Leave it." The silence after that small command stretched and settled, making the next line mean more.