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 | Title : Justified [Limited Edition] [Digipak]
Author : Timberlake, Justin
Release Date : 20021105
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Common wisdom holds that debut albums have an autobiographical slant, so it's hard to believe that Justin Timberlake's first non-'N Sync outing doesn't purloin much of its subject matter from the singer's breakup with Britney Spears. Half the songs are about the abrupt severing of a romance and the singer's rather hard-hearted stance. Sure, he may have been the wronged party, but that doesn't excuse the inflexible emotional posture revealed in 'Cry Me a River,' 'Never Again,' and the sniping 'Last Night.' But Timberlake apparently thinks it does, since he christened his record Justified. He also seems to enjoy boasting about the swinging single life, with many of the songs here almost gratuitously lascivious. Asides like 'I could think of a couple positions for you' from 'Right for Me' and 'Better have you naked by the end of this song' from 'Rock Your Body' will catapult the singer right off Radio Disney. But Timberlake shines when he moonwalks into more adult terrain, turning his back on the innocent dance pop that put 'N Sync on the charts. With the help of hip-hop producers Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, Timbaland, and P. Diddy, Timberlake has turned out a remarkably cohesive and sophisticated slice of club-friendly R&B.
Buyer Reviews :
Justin makes a pretty good name for himself with this new album, mimicking the sounds of Michael Jackson, like the song 'Rock your Body.' Trust me...this album SOUNDS like Michael Jackson...and that's a compliment.
Personally, i thought that this album was pretty good. But that of course is considering that i am a fan of Timbaland and The Neptunes. Timberlake wasn't joking when he said that he wanted to grow more musically, and that his fans would grow up with him. This album sounds nothing like what his *NSYNC days were like.
This album, at first listen, i thought...frankly was kind of weird. I was sort of disappointed, because it wasn't as great as i thought it was going to be. Then after the second listen, i actually grew to become fond of it. Which was my exact reaction to his first single, 'Like I Love You'. And then again for 'Cry Me a River.'
And then some of the songs on there, which in my opinion sound like they were written about a certain somebody...ahem...(no matter how much he denies it) such as 'Never Again' and 'Still on my Brain', were really depressing and dramatic. And then hearing 'Cry me a River' and 'Last Night', portray a whole different type of breakup. Which really shows you that he put his heart and soul into this album. But then Timberlake's sultry vocals and great melodies compromise for their sappy words.
Ok, so what i'm trying to say is that if you ONLY like *NSYNC type of music, i doubt you would enjoy this album. The only song you may like is 'Never Again' which was co-written by the king of love ballads, Brian McKnight. Who also co-wrote *NSYNC's 'Selfish' on *NSYNC's 'Celebrity' album. It's a beautiful ballad, that would just break your heart.
And if you're like me...very open to new music, with a very WIDE range of music tastes...a fan of The Neptunes, and Timbaland...as well as Justin Timberlake...you just might like it.
Don't be disappointed after the first listen...and give it a second chance. I think you'll come around....
you'll be up, singing and dancing before you know it.
(by A music fan)
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