Justin Timberlake took the world by storm when he left ‘NSYNC in pursuit of fulfilling his desire for a solo career. With hit album Justified and borderline classic FutureSex/LoveSounds it seemed that Justin Timberlake had made his mark on R&B. Then as well all know, he took a break…..a long break.
It has been over 6 years since Justin Timberlake blessed the music world with new material. It is safe to say that everybody was anxious for his new project when he released a teaser video in late January, letting the world know that he was releasing a new album: The 20/20 Experience. Needless to say, it is definitely something to experience and in my eyes it seems as though Justin Timberlake has not lost a step.
The album starts off with the upbeat Pusher Love Girl where Justin compares his woman to his drug and ends with the deep love song Blue Ocean Floor. The album is full of hits including both singles Suit and Tie and Mirrors.
My Top 3 Songs from The 20/20 Experience :
1. Strawberry Bubblegum: A dedication to the woman in his life with a reminiscent story of when he first met the woman. The song describes how she is one of a kind and nothing he has ever met before. The second half of the song has a jazzy-upbeat breakdown where a mellow jazz lounge feel is given.
2. Spaceship Coupe: A song about out-of-space, otherworldly lovemaking. Where Justin sings, “Hop into my spaceship coupe. There’s only room for two; me and you. And with the top down we’ll cruise around, land, and make love on the moon.” This may be the best song on the album.
3. That Girl: A song that gives a live 60′s performance feel. The prominent horns throughout the production, and the harmonies in the background all combine to create this nostalgic ambiance. In this song, Justin professes how much he loves his girl even though by the sound of the lyrics they shouldn’t be together.
Conclusion: This is definitely what R&B needed at this point, with what seems to be a slow time for quality records. This is perfect timing for JT also. With the weather warming up, this record is definitely one that you play while riding around with your top (or windows) down. It is a great album and more so a great experience. I suggest hitting up your local Music store for a hard copy and downloading it from iTunes. Until next time….
-Mr.Savage
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