After much anticipation, former N*Sync member Justin Timberlake released his new album aptly named 'The 20/20 Experience'. The listener is in for a treat with his third studio album as it is a rich and eclectic mix of sound and rhythmn, all compacted into ten powerful songs.
The collection begins with Pusher Love Girl, a song that contains the beautiful utilisation of stringed instruments, with producer Timbaland's womping. With exciting beginnings, the album progresses with Timberlake's first single to be released Suit and Tie. Slick and slow, the song evolves into a magically melodic and completely addictive tune. Don't Hold The Wall is an epic compliation in itself, as it adopts an Eastern quality and is reminiscent of the infectious pop that made up his previous album.
Tunnel Vision has Timbaland's name written all over it, with a sub-bass quality and a repetitive whistling, the pair have definitely got it spot on with this tune- it will definitely be a contender for single release. What I was most impressed with on this album was the length of the songs. Tunnel Vision is over six minutes long, Spaceship Coupe is more than seven minutes and Mirrors is just over eight.
My favourite track on the album had to be That Girl. With a speakeasy-esque introduction to JT and the Tennessee Kids, the song has a smoothly mixed tempo, a jazzy feel and retro melodic atmosphere. Strawberry Bubblegum was the least impressive track, as the listener has to endure a woman making sexual noises half way through the song- perhaps the sensual aspect could have been toned down.
Timberlake had his album launch party this week, where he confirmed on Twitter:
@jtimberlake: "I gotta clear a rumor up. This whole thing about this being the first half of the album is TRUE." #iHeartJT #confirmed
Despite the lack of release date, you can be sure to expect 20/20 part II in November!
I give this album- ★★★★
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