yes I think the same about Hold My Hand, but lot of people criticize this song saying it's a dissapointment for them, that it's just an average song and that Michael should come with something much better than this and so on. Anyway it's Akon's song not Michael's.
btw is it an official information that there will be a new album? I didn't read anything official about this, but seems people have no doubt about it O_o
where did you hear that about october 2008? that would be great, I hope you're right! I can't wait for something new from Michael too.