 Invincible is the final studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson . It is his sixth studio album released through Epic Records and his tenth studio album overall . It was released on October 30 , 2001 . Similar to Jackson 's previous material , Invincible explores themes such as love , romance , isolation , media criticism , and social issues . The album's musical style is a blend of pop , rock , R&B , and funk . Invincible was a commercial success , debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 , and selling 11 million copies worldwide . It received mixed reviews from music critics ,