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Hey everyone, I'm here bringing you a review of Justin Timberlake's new album:
The 20/20 Experience. Bear with me guys, I'm still trying to perfect music reviews, it's hard! This'll be a quick review, so you can go out and buy the album yourself, enjoy!
JT The 20/20 Experience: Track By Track Review
Pusher Love Girl:
Oh an 8 minute song! Great! This song has a killer beat and a great hook, which blend perfectly. Only JT can make an 8 minute song enjoyable. Pusher love girl is a mid to up-tempo R&B song, and is a nice opener. And even if it isn't too hard to make it through all 8 minutes, it is most certainly not necessary. It's mainly just the hook over and over again, and it could have easily have ended at 4 minutes, but for some reason they found it necessary to add some weird vocal chops for about the whole 5th minute. And a weird rap... Ok, could have totally done without those last 4 minutes, which is why it gets an
8/10
Suit and Tie:
A bit of a throwback song, this may have not been the best track for JT to come back with, but it definitely works. It's a good, mid-tempo R&B song. It reminds us of the old JT, but with alot of new inspirations integrated into this song. But then, in comes Jay-Z. For me, he totally ruins the song. Granted, I usually enjoy Jay-Z, but when he comes in, it feels like it changes to a different song. A different, not nearly as good song. Aside from the rap verse, this is a very enjoyable song!
7/10
Don't Hold The Wall:
What's with all these long songs? A slow start, but once he starts singing, it's a great song. The beat has an almost Indian feel, and it goes great with his voice. I can't really compare this song to anything, since it isn't similar to any other songs. This song is produced by Timbaland, and they definitely know how to make a great song. However, the track then does something odd, where for the last 4 minutes of this (yeah, 7 minute) song, he doesn't really do any singing and the beat changes. I'm sure there will be a radio edit, but it was odd, and took away from the experience.
8.5/10
Strawberry Bubblegum:
Why? Why must this song be 8 minutes? Any song that is over 5 minutes automatically loses half a point now. That's what he gets for 4 minutes of pointlessness. Strawberry Bubblegum has a cool, slightly electronic beat. It, once again is a mid-tempo R&B song. The point of the song is... strange. He continues to call the girl he's talking about his strawberry bubblegum, and he's her blueberry lollipop.... k. There's nothing that really stands out about this song, but, that's not to say it's bad. It's single material, that is the radio edit is. This song once again breaks down into some weird new beat for the last half, which does nothing for the song, as it once again is pointless.
With Reduction: 6.5/10
Without Reduction: 7/10
Tunnel Vision:
Guess who loses half a point. This song is a bit more up-tempo, and this is definitely a strong point of the album. I can definitely see this one on the radio soon. If you didn't know, Timbaland produced the whole album, and they have certainly outdone themselves. This is a very unique song, and doesn't sound like any of the other songs off the album. Right around the four minute mark, the song just goes downhill (as all the rest do) and he barely even sings for the rest.
With Reduction: 8.5/10
Without Reduction: 9/10
Spaceship Coupe:
Once again, a great beat, and it really adds to the song, I'd say even makes it. With a different beat, I don't think this song would be as good as it is now. However, once again, this song really, sounds like the rest of the album. And this one goes downhill even earlier! Around 3:50. Now all the songs over 5 minutes lose a whole point. Which is why this bland song gets a
With Reduction: 5/10
Without Reduction: 6/10
That Girl:
FINALLY! A REGULAR LENGTH SONG! The song has a (even though I hate this word) funky beat. I had very high hopes for this song, and I was pleasantly surprised, it met my expectations. The hook has a nice little rap type part in the middle of it, which adds some originality to the song. This song switches it up for the middle of the album, which was desperately needed. This definitely shows off just how much JT can do, he can hold notes, or he can sing an upbeat tune, all in the same song, and it makes for a great song.
9/10
Let the Groove Get In:
As the title says, this song gets GROOVY! :D This song has a sort of Indian essence to it, especially in the beginning. I don't exactly see this as a radio song, but I think JT's core fans will love this one. It doesn't really have very deep lyrics, (actually, most of the lyrics are the same) but this is just a fun pop song. I feel like from That Girl to Let the Groove Get In, the album is starting to get much more original, and just as it's ending, too! The last part of the song is mostly just instruments, but it actually makes sense on this song, so it won't get a reduction.
8.5/10
Mirrors:
This song, may be my favorite. It doesn't sound like anything off the album, it's about the story and the beat. If it hadn't already been named the next single, I would have guessed it would be. This one, you just have to hear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZ-kPb_cTs
10/10! This song doesn't deserve a reduction!
Blue Ocean Floor:
Blue Ocean Floor ends the album off, very serenely. It's a very calming song, and as I was writing this review, I hadn't had the best day, but this, made me feel much happier, and calmer. If it had been anywhere else on the album, I wouldn't have liked it, but I just love how it ends off the album. I usually am not a fan of slow ballads, but I could listen to this over and over again. Unfortunately, the end ruins it (shocker!) just like all the other songs.
With Reduction: 7.5/10
Without Reduction: 8.5/10
This album, sadly, wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be. Not to say it's not good, it just isn't as good as I thought it would be. However, I already bought the album, and will listen to it over and over again and ruin it for myself (like I do every other album). See you guys next time!
FINAL SCORE w/ reductions: 78.5/100
FINAL SCORE w/out reductions: 81.5/100
-Colby
