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Review I was cautious about playing this album. Not only was Justin about to attempt to shake off his boy band image, but he would also be trying to catapult himself into the arena of urban music, a huge feat by any standards.
The introduction "Senorita" immediately grabs your attention. In the style of a live performance he leaves you wanting more (which is exactly what introductions should but rarely ever do).
"Like I Love You" is the first single to be released from the album. Produced by the Neptunes (who have worked with anyone worth working with this year), this was of course a sure bet for success. However Justin's vocal arrangement has given this offering a distinctive edge and it stands out as one of the best Neptunes productions this year.
The tracks produced by Timbaland, although flawlessly mixed, have that familiar style that detracts from the originality of the rest of the album. "Cry Me A River" however is the exception to the rule. Here the lyrical content plays as large a role as the production. This song is a haunting tale of a man whose heart has been broken but he refuses to look back, "Your bridges were burned, and now it's your turn to cry, cry me a river." Could Britney have been an inspiration for this emotional outpouring?
An eighties soul feel can be heard throughout Justified, most noticeably in "Rock Your Body", where the influences of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder are very clear. Justin has been likened to Jacko and accused of being a 'wannabe', admittedly the vocal similarities are there but his style is strictly his own. "Still On My Brain" is a beautiful ballad that demonstrates both a musical versatility and vocal ability.
Justified introduces us to a singer/songwriter who is mature beyond his 21 years; he must have been rummaging through his parents record box when he was just knee high. If he continues in this vein, a successful solo career is inevitable. Mr Timberlake, eagerly we await more...
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The singles, Like I Love You and Cry Me A River will be familiar to many who come to this album and they are a good reflections of the content but, by no means, are they the only strong songs. Rock Your Body will fuel the comparisons to Michael Jackson which may be hard for Justin to shake but, I think, it's superb.
Another big surprise on this album is that Justin co-wrote so much of it. He's turned out to be a talented song writer even if, as many say, there is a little too much focus on the break up of relationships (Britney, anyone?). A musical shock - but a great one.
I got hold of copy of this album and reluctantly I thought I would give it go.
And I was totally wowed by some amazing RnB tracks and some very good vocals.
Track 1
Senorita
A stunning beginning. One of many many songs on this album which straight away you could say "got to be a single". This song doesn't do Justin's voice full justice but still a very very good track.
Track 2
Like I Love You
You all know this one. Its been played so much over the past 10 months that I don't realy need to review it.
Track 3
(Oh No) What You Got
RnB with hip hop beats mixed together equals a fantastic track and one of the many superbly produced songs on this album.
Track 4
Take it from here
Justin shows his soulful side with this beautiful ballad. Matching the likes of Soul Crooners Alexander O'Neal and Luther Vandross in the lyrically department, we see a softer side to Mr Timberlake.
Track 5
Cry Me A River
Most people should be aware of this song now. Its the second single from the album. Also most of you will be aware of the fact its about Britney blah blah.
As a song its different to many of the tracks on this set, but a very powerful track where we real do see the fruits of the vocal talent this man possess.
Track 6
Rock Your Body
Strongly rumoured to be the third single and if so I predict a number one here. Its full of funk, has one hell of a bassy beat that you won't be able to help yourself from dancing.
Track 7
Nothin Else
I swear I thought Stevie Wonder was about to burst into song here when I heard the start of this track. But no its Justin taking a change in style and succeeding in making every track sound different.
Track 8
Last Night
Simply Superb. Another potential single.
Michael Jackson is defiantly in his voice here but that isn't a bad thing. People seem think its a negative thing when compared to mr Jackson. Just as long as in 10 years time Justin doesn't look like Jacko!
My personal favourite track on the album.
Track 9
Still On My Brain
Justin gives us another touching ballad which sends his message out to a girl, that shes still on his brain. Britney again?
Track 10
(And She Said) Take Me Now
Ohhh this is out of this world. Just one of those tracks where you can listen to once and say "make it a single and you will have a major hit".
A funky edged track with a rough beat and superbly produced.
Track 11
Right For Me
Following on in the same style of "Take Me Now" this track gives us a rough style in the beat but keeps the funk going.
Track 12
Lets Take A Ride
I do think it is testament to Timberlakes talkent that most of his songs sound very different. He makes every song sound like they could be a single in there own right.
This is no exception. Pop RnB with a soulful edge
Track 13
Never Again
Sounds a bit N*Syncy for me. Sounds a bit in the same vein as N*Sync "Gone".
Not a terrible track but I see why its stuck near the end!
Overall
Mix Justin's vocals with the producing of the best producers in music at this moment in time - Neptunes and Timbaland then your going to get an album of geniune class.
I cannot believe I actually enjoy an album by Justin Timberlake.
I strongly recommend that you buy this album now.
I usually like to say to people "well think about it" but in this case no. Just buy it - I'll be very suprised if you don't like it.
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