THE NUTSHELL:
Boy band heartthrob gone solo artist to silver screen ace and now back to the recording studio. First LP since the stereo pumping 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' in 2006. *a freaking 7 year hiatus, damn!*
TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW:
1. Pusher Love Girl Track Rating: 2/5
Remarks: Justin's falsetto is as clean as a whistle on this track. Doesn't really say much or carry much weight. Just a song you would skip, really. The interlude is pretty flat and unprogressive. Skip.
2. Suit & Tie feat Jay Z Track Rating: 2/5
Remarks: I must confess, I sing this song often. Most of the time as a mockery. Jay's verse is lazy as hell. The song by itself is pretty overplayed for god knows what reason. The interludes in 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' were way more comprehensive as a track compared to this.
3. Don't Hold The Wall Track Rating: 3/5
Remarks: Freaking loving the Persian/Indian/Arabic backdrop on this track. The lyrics are cocky as hell which sometimes is not particularly a bad thing, but it is for this effort. Sounds like a mash up of 'Bounce' and 'Bombay' from Timbaland's first installment of 'Shock Value'. Probably liking this track is based on perception. On the fence.
4. Strawberry Bubblegum Track Rating: 1/5
Remarks: That low bass-ed voice in the backdrop, that irritating beeps, that shallow lyrics. Damn. I have no clue why they drag this song 8 freaking minutes long.
5. Tunnel Vision Track Rating: 2/5
Remarks: Don't really dig this track that much. It's engineered well I guess with Justin's signature snares at all the right places. I feel he's trying really hard to be somewhat sophisticated but it doesn't really turn out that way. Not really sure about this one too. Not favouring it very much.
6. Spaceship Coupe Track Rating: 1.5/5
Remarks: At this point of the album, a song like 'Summer Love' or maybe even 'What Goes Around' would be really great to catapult this project to a steady position. It just keeps going downhill. All this 'aphrodisiac' tracks may sound romantic to some but its just bloody cheesy. The sound of a women panting and screaming at one point of this song is just irritating rather than mood setting.
7. That Girl Track Rating: 3.5/5
Remarks: The Temptations in the year 2010. That's what this sounds like. Awesome feel to it,just a feel good track that would probably grasp the more mature audience and why not? A pretty decent piece. The best I heard so far from this album in terms of progression and something less tacky.
8. Let The Groove In Track Rating: 1/5
Remarks: This is desperation here. That's all I can say. Sloppy. Forgettable. Insignificant. Skip.
9. Mirrors Track Rating: 4/5 (Radio Edit/Standard Version) - 3.5 (Deluxe Edition/Full Length)
Remarks: It's irritating that a decent song would be dragged 8 minutes. The interlude is unbearable The beat isn't all that bad. The repetative chanting of "You are, you are the love of my life" is extremely unnecessary. The lyrics on this track really symbolize maturity that Justin can really project. Makes me a bit frustrated though knowing he could deliver but didn't
10. Blue Ocean Floor Track Rating: 5/5 *ALBUMS TRACK TO REMEMBER
Remarks: Just loving this track. Very well written. Mellow and romantic feel to it. It's simplicity is so refreshing. Justin's vocals are exquisite. It tells a story which I am drawn to unlike the first 8 tracks.
11. Dress On Track Rating: 2/5 (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Remarks: Not feeling it. I mean, it's not really that bad. The track's just so bland and predictable. Timbaland's verse could not save it for me. Decent predictable beat at the end, reminiscent of 'LoveStoned'. That's about it.
12. Body Count Track Rating: 1/5 (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Remarks: This is not a bonus track. The word 'bonus' and this track do not stir well. So repetitive. It is something that would be meant for 'Justified' and still wouldn't be good enough. A wasted track space.
ALBUM SCORE:
OVERALL: 2/5
So guys, let me know what you think. Feedback! And what should I review next. Thanks =)
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