Changes
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2020
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 28, 2020
    70
    While Bieber's voice still sounds like that of a mid- to late-teen, singing seems to come more naturally to him, and his falsetto pleas are neither bitter nor entitled, strictly genuine and adult.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 18, 2020
    70
    Those that have heard lead single Yummy will essentially be able to form their view on Changes without listening to it: if they find it icky and monotonous then that will be how they perceive the whole album, whereas those that think it’s catchy and well-produced are well and truly in luck.
  3. The New York Times
    Feb 14, 2020
    70
    On “Changes,” he finally stakes his claim, honing a vocal approach that’s soothing, tender although maybe slightly tentative, a middle ground between comfort and reluctance. It is an effective album, and also a deliberately unflashy one — Bieber is consistent and confident, and also not drawing too much attention to himself.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Feb 14, 2020
    70
    Very chill — and often very pretty.
  6. Variety
    Feb 14, 2020
    70
    His voice and the production are flawless, and his soul is in the right place — but there’s something airless about the album, too, like he could have left the window open a crack to let some sunshine in. For a Valentine’s Day album about love in bloom, it sounds surprisingly serious and dark, with a one-track-mind.

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4368 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,206 out of 4368
  2. Mixed: 110 out of 4368
  3. Negative: 2,052 out of 4368
  1. Respectrauhl
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    His voice has never sounded so good, every song has its own vibe to it and I just can’t get enough - there are no skips for me. Second emotionHis voice has never sounded so good, every song has its own vibe to it and I just can’t get enough - there are no skips for me. Second emotion is my favourite!… Full Review »
  2. Its2am
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    I have been a fan of Justin Bieber for ten years and I really love his previous songs from Baby to What Do You Mean to Love Yourself. ButI have been a fan of Justin Bieber for ten years and I really love his previous songs from Baby to What Do You Mean to Love Yourself. But recent years he is just not as good as he was before. In almost every song in this album, he tried to show his love to his wife, Hailey Bieber, in a very flat and weak way. They just can’t make you feel anything. And the melodies are terrible. I feel like I’ve listened to the same song for 16 times(I skipped the remix one), which means they are not impressive sonically, neither. All I felt is disappointment. C’mon bro, you can be better. In conclusion, this album is merely trash. It might as well just be produced to give his wife to listened.… Full Review »
  3. Seanna
    Feb 15, 2020
    1
    With juvenile lyrics and disappointing vocals, Justin Bieber’s return to solo music is a huge disappointment. Yummy, a terrible, mind-numbingWith juvenile lyrics and disappointing vocals, Justin Bieber’s return to solo music is a huge disappointment. Yummy, a terrible, mind-numbing ear worm of a song was a harbinger of the terrible album to come.… Full Review »
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