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Justified
by Justin Timberlake


7.8

based on 14 reviews
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FutureSex / LoveSounds

MUSIC:

Aw... little Justin's all grows up. First Mickey Mouse Club, then 'NSync, and now this, his solo debut. Can he be a success on his own? Well, having Timbaland and The Neptunes along as his producers certainly won't hurt.

LABEL:	Jive
RELEASE DATE:	05 November 2002
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Pop

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

Stylus Magazine

Few songs on the album are as perfect as [the opening] two, but many of them are nonetheless excellent.

E! Online

Michael Jackson's probably thinking, "Man, this is the album I should've made last year!"

Uncut

Much of the album is like 1980 revisited and updated. [Jan 2003, p.115]

Playlouder

This is Justin Timberlake squealing like Michael Jackson's pet monkey, a recipe for joy if ever there was one.

Rolling Stone

The Neptunes' brilliant, impertinent, full-body funk is, for the most part, what stays with you from Justified; their songs, spacious and shot through with ecstatic aaahs, outshine their neighbors on the album.

Entertainment Weekly

A cohesive and fairly lean work, especially compared with 'N Sync's last two albums.

CDNow

A fun, contemporary pop record that's uber-cool without ever seeming forced.

CultureDose.net

Justin Timberlake's solo debut is good.... Was this the same Justin Timberlake from that boy band *NSYNC? Could it be? Better asked, how could this be?

New Musical Express

Timberlake, having failed to imprint his personality on 'Justified', simply stands or falls on the strength of the songs. Luckily for him, half a dozen of them - mainly Timbaland's - are brilliant.

Blender

Unlike some other singers, Timberlake never seems a puppet of his hot producers. [#12, p.154]

New York Magazine

Timberlake and the Neptunes work hard at creating memorable songs, an admirable undertaking given the pathetic state of songwriting in pop music. But little more is expressed in songs like "Señorita" and "Take It From Here" than flowery notions of romance or brusque come-ons.

All Music Guide

Justified is just sound and posturing, with no core.

Dot Music

There's so little substance here, it's difficult to engage with the record or its creator.

Q Magazine

He's an even limper pastiche of [Michael] Jackson than Jackson himself. [Jan 2003, p.123]

The average user rating for this album is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 71 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Nick H. gave it a0:
Once a pussy always a pussy. He couldn't even pass for a thug in a convalescent home. He's a sexy as the cast of the Office.

K West gave it a9:
jT once a typical boy band no beat boy, has struck us all by storm! Producers such as the infamous 'Neptunes' and 'Timbaland' create something a little urban/funk for jT. Totally different but it works! As it is his first solo album, people need 2 give it a chance! Beats, Lyrics and the Flow are immense! Whatta Cracker!!!

Janet J gave it a 10:
this is good CD but if it was with his old band it would be a better CD

David J gave it a 10:
i personaly think that this cd is the best cd i have heard ever

ann p gave it a 4:
Loved Cry Me A River and a couple other songs but Still On My Brain,Seniorita,and She Said Take Me Now suck.

Kortney J gave it a 10:
This is on of the best cd's ever! I love every song on this cd! My favorite song on this cd is ''Cry Me A River. How can you not like this cd? I know you love Britney Spears!

KRISTINA A gave it a 10:
justin is the number one talented singer. he has such a wonderful voice, it makes me wanna take my temperature. he is sooooo hot!

Justified by Justin Timberlake

Justified
by Justin Timberlake