Justin Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Experience’
It’s been half a decade since Justin Timberlake‘s futuristic, critically acclaimed record Future Sex/Love Sounds landed the singer a place in music history. Before the sophomore record from the one-time lead heartthrob of one of the biggest boybands in the world ‘N SYNC, Timberlake was working to shed his cheesy boyband days and striving to be seen as an artist who, with the combination of two words (“SexyBack“), could change the face of the music scene.
It was no surprise that when Timberlake put music on hold to focus on other ventures – acting, managing his own record label and getting married to actress Jessica Biel – the music world felt void of those futuristic, love sounds we’d typically see other artists crank out one after another. Somehow though, the artist commonly now known simply as “JT” had managed to prove that if the music is on point, fans will stick around (or come back, rather).
On the entertainers new record The 20/20 Experience, fans will find a more subdued, relaxed version of the hitmaker. Although the main components from the last record are there, including the collaboration with Timbaland, the record is almost completely unique and more complicated than anything the singer’s done before. Which is likely exactly how he intended.
Critically the album is masterfully put together. In an industry where artists are pressured to deliver singles, rather than albums, The 20/20 Experience is a full concept that comes alive on tracks that often venture beyond the 7 minute mark. And though fans of hits like “SexyBack,” “Rock Your Body” and “Señorita” may be initially disappointed, it’s inevitable that this one-of-a-kind album will find it’s place in musical history.
Stream Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience below now and buy your copy on iTunes now.
Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience
1. Pusher Love Girl
2. Suit & Tie (feat. Jay Z)
3. Don’t Hold the Wall
4. Strawberry Bubblegum
5. Tunnel Vision
6. Spaceship Coupe
7. That Girl
8. Let the Groove In
9. Mirrors
10. Blue Ocean Floor
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