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The 20/20 Experience (Justin Timberlake's latest album)


Pusher Love Girl- It’s rare that an album starts with a song that is 8 minutes in length….however this song does a good job of setting the state for your 20/20 experience with Mr. Timberlake. The chorus is great, but I just wish the song was a bit shorter.

8/10

 

Suit & Tie- I didn’t like this song the very first time I heard it but man did it grow on me. The song features Jay-z, the great Brooklyn rapper. However JT is the star of the show, and Jay’s weak verse can’t steal the spotlight. The song has a varied beat, and is ridiculously catchy.

9.5/10

 

Don’t Hold the Wall- This song is really interesting. It has an Arabic feel to it(which seems quite common on Timberland produced songs). The lyrics are very clever here, and it’s clear that this midtempo song should have been the first song in my opinion.

9/10

 

Strawberry Bubblegum- J.T. slows things down a bit with Strawberry Bubblegum. Timbaland continues to add his vocals to the mix. Justin does a good job here blending his voice with the sultry beat. I think the chorus is also pretty clever. “Hey hey hey hey hey, smackin that strawberry bubblegum”.

8.5/10

 

Tunnel Vision- T.V. is a tremendous uptempo song. I love it because it sounds pretty fresh and original. However J.T. doesn’t leave his comfort zone and delivers. The beat is really something special.

10/10


Spaceship Coupe- A slower song, but it’s really nice. I find the chorus really good. The song doesn’t feel too long, even though its about 7 minutes.

8.5/10

 

That Girl- JT and the Tennessee kids perform lol! This song is decent, but doesn’t that sound that original. However it does keep the album’s cohesiveness.

8/10


Let the Groove Get In- This is an awesome song. I love the chorus, and the beat. It kind of reminds me of MJ’s Wanna Be Startin Something song. In any case this is JT doing what he does with ease.

9.5/10

 

Mirrors- Mirrors is a song that grew on me. It’s a heartfelt song with a typical TImbaland beat. The lyrics are what drive the song. This is another song that is long, but doesn’t feel too long. The last part of the song is a tad bit too repetive.

9/10

 

Blue Ocean Floor- This is a very slow tempo song, but its effective. You just gotta listen to the JT’s clever lyrics. This song makes me feel like I’m underwater haha.

8/10


I give this album a 9.5/10. Its not perfect but the good outweighs the average easily…..Suit and Tie Ish!


 
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