EphraimAdamz Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 ABC News Critic slams Justin's new album and yes Michael Jackson's name comes up as expected and so does Justin Bieber's. Also just so y'all don't think i'm hating it's on the front page of yahoo just scroll down and that's where I saw it. Away from the "boy-band" machine, Justin Timberlake theoretically shouldn't have so much gravitas. He's not any more talented than your average, well-coached teen-pop star. You'd be hard-pressed to find a pop album that takes itself more seriously than "The 20/20 Experience." Most tracks are overextended to last seven or eight minutes. "Pusher Love Girl" begins with the kind of stringed fanfare you'd expect to hear on the red carpet at an awards show, then morphs into a faux Michael Jackson attempt. Sadly, a lot of JT's fans don't remember how amazing Jackson was at his peak. He also had better material. "Thriller" and "Bad" were huge albums as much for their songs as for Jackson's showmanship. When Timberlake sings "Pusher love/Be my drug/Hook me up" it is very calculated. He still somehow lives in a "Tiger Beat" bubble. He's better than Bieber but not by much. His songs are still full of lame teen-pop come-ons. The added drug reference is meant to give him "edge." He is supposed to be the bad boy with the pseudo-'50s smile and the charm to match. But, hey, he's got a weakness for love, which is just like a drug. That comparison was tired when Roxy Music used it back in 1975. It's past even being a dead horse by now. "Suit and Tie" is a catchy single, but all its charms are undercut by its ridiculous intro in which he sings "I be on my suit and tie s___." The track is backed by a ping-ponging beat, echoing Marvin Gaye's "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)." Timberlake's music seems secondhand. He wants to be some sort of supper-club soul man. His "Suit & Tie" shtick not only brings to mind many of the classic Motown artists who performed in suits but also Raphael Saadiq's "The Way I See It" image from 2008, thus turning what could've been a clever stylistic choice into a recycled gimmick. "Don't Hold the Wall" finds producer Timbaland backing Timberlake with a pseudo-Indian beat. The producer chants, "Dance … Don't hold the wall" in a voice that sounds as if it is coming through a broken phone receiver. The song contains the lyrics "I'm the best ever," which is preceded by a cocky chuckle just off the mic. Brashness can be an asset, but lack of humility can be dangerous. In any case, this sparse, hand-clap jam doesn't warrant its seven-minute length, even with its marginally interesting breakdown section. "Strawberry Bubblegum" begins with a deep, Barry White-esque voice saying, "Hey… pretty lady…" while Timberlake sings "This goes out to you!" Such a move seems engineered to make gullible teen girls in the audience scream. The dusty string loop and the added record scratchiness on the track fit the faux-vintage vibe that coats this record. With its ethereal, soft tone, the track wants to be Jackson's "Butterflies" but lacks that song's genuinely eerie and weirdly beautiful sense of longing. Once again, Timberlake's amateurish lyrics don't do him any favors. He tries very hard by adding a retro-sounding organ solo, but such retro-touches feel about as genuine as a hipster trying on a different kind of hat. Timbaland's beat on "Tunnel Vision" is strikingly cool. It should've been used on a better track. While Timbaland may repeat himself, he is working off a blueprint he essentially created, while working off a series of tired "loverman" clichés. "I got that tunnel vision for you," he coos. In other words, he's zooming in on your love, girl, and there's a quiet storm headed your way! "Spaceship Coupe" begins with another faux dedication. We get it. You wrote these songs for all the "ladies" within earshot. "I just want to fly away with you," he sings. "I don't want to alienate. I'm trying to find the alien in you." This song is full of more cheesy sexual space metaphors than the humorist in me can handle. To top it off, it has the kind of lite-radio rock guitar solo not heard this side of 1987. He should have outgrown ridiculous songs like this long ago. He should be leaving that kind of thing to Robin Thicke. "That Girl" is a somewhat dull, standard love-croon. It's the kind of track Prince, Maxwell and an early-career Van Hunt could have done with their eyes closed. "Let the Groove Get In" can be covered with a refrain of "Ma ma se/Ma ma sa/Ma ma ma coo sa!" The chanted title of this song aims to be "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." But it's a vague sketch at best. Jackson understood the value of a change-up. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was a constantly moving masterpiece. Here, more often than not, Justin feels like a singer standing still … or coasting at best. "Mirrors" is crafted for pop radio. It's the kind of ballad dozens of singers have attempted. Again, it is way too long and it sounds a bit like a sad R&B answer to Natalie Imbruglia's 1998 hit, "Torn." With its backward Four Tet-esque backdrop, "Blue Ocean Floor" is rather hypnotic. Artistically speaking, this is the best song on the record. Not only does it find Timbaland thinking outside of the box, but it also seems to be Timberlake's least self-aware performance. Overall, though, this is a surprisingly uninspired collection. Timberlake wants to be a legend. He needs to become more of an innovator and less of a cultural regurgitator. For now, he is merely a pop imitator with too much flash and not enough flavor. http://gma.yahoo.com...news-music.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Lmao at Yahoo That doesn't take away the fact that it sold 900k first week.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Usher's last flop effort didnt have such great reviews..the nerve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Usher's last flop effort didnt have such great reviews..the nerve neither did Kelly Rowland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Oop. and I wonder what Lotus's was like ...since we know jarry is gonna come in laughing with the gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Oop. and I wonder what Lotus's was like ...since we know jarry is gonna come in laughing with the gang She got Cs and Ds on her report card Whereas Justin got Bs... and outsold Lotus during either Tuesday or Wednesday of last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Joe - OOPx2 jarryif - OOP Effrem - OOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 950k first week - 3-4x as much as yo fav flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 all put together :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: 3 seperate artist cant amount to JT's first week? NUK,called it..he said a mill...even you and me underestimated Justin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 all put together :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: 3 seperate artist cant amount to JT's first week? NUK,called it..he said a mill...even you and me underestimated Justin. I couldn't remember who said it and it shole was his ass! I'm gagging that he's that close to selling a milli..but he's been promoting his ass off, so he deserves it. I don't know if the album is gonna have longevity though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I couldn't remember who said it and it shole was his ass! I'm gagging that he's that close to selling a milli..but he's been promoting his ass off, so he deserves it. I don't know if the album is gonna have longevity though.. thats how I feel but on the flip side since it sold so much str8 out the gate....his total sales should still eclipse the head honchos last/latest efforts. I would say he's the biggest artist in the world at this point (besides Adele). Beyonce's team made the right move by putting her shit on hold. Im sure her team is gagging rite now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 thats how I feel but on the flip side since it sold so much str8 out the gate....his total sales should still eclipse the head honchos last/latest efforts. And the pressed will have to deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 thats how I feel but on the flip side since it sold so much str8 out the gate....his total sales should still eclipse the head honchos last/latest efforts. I would say he's the biggest artist in the world at this point (besides Adele). Beyonce's team made the right move by putting her shit on hold. Im sure her team is gagging rite now Rihanna is the biggest artist in the world honey. But yes, Justin came out of nowhere and has firmly grasped the other girls wigs and won't let go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He'll sell 2x platinum by the end of the year. That short tour he's doing will help with some longevity imo. I doubt everyone that bought tickets bought the album yet. Plus he'll have a few more singles, high profile appearances etc. And let's remember there's part 2 coming later this year too. Some may buy part 1 and 2 together if they haven't already got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm gagging that he's that close to selling a milli..but he's been promoting his ass off, so he deserves it. I don't know if the album is gonna have longevity though.. exactly Rihanna is the biggest artist in the world honey. exactly! These Justina fans do too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 exactly exactly! These Justina fans do too much But Justin is snatching wigs though Joe. Not Rihanna's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 But Justin is snatching wigs though Joe. Not Rihanna's. IDK anybody else who came out with an album this year so.... and it's also sad that before Justin the highest selling album of the year had sold 600,000 copies. Oh and that's enough use of that gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 im sure because of jay z he got some help for the bee hive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 IDK anybody else who came out with an album this year so.... and it's also sad that before Justin the highest selling album of the year had sold 600,000 copies. Oh and that's enough use of that gif You will not come for the iconic Carly gif Darkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rihanna is the biggest artist in the world honey. But yes, Justin came out of nowhere and has firmly grasped the other girls wigs and won't let go. Rihanna is the biggest artist in the world honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 im sure because of jay z he got some help for the bee hive The Bee Hive didn't help Beyonce sell..so.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Only mad people go back and forth over 10 year old drama Even I had to "like" this... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I'm not about about Julissa though. Merely pointing out some facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 exactly exactly! These Justina fans do too much but none of your favs are even in the running...they're miles behind in last place. If you're not mad this would be a good time to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 After Adele's success this does not surprise me. In fact Pink, Katy Perry, and many others should prob go the soul/rnb route quickly while the train is still running. Miley is about to drop that hip hop album soon. Can't say I blame her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EphraimAdamz Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Usher's last flop effort didnt have such great reviews..the nerve Except that it did.... "Looking 4 Myself received generally positive reviews from music critics. Looking 4 Myself earned Usher three nominations at the 2012 American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album.Usher won the award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist for the third consecutive year.At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, "Climax" earned Usher his eighth Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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