Justice
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Mar 19, 2021
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5480 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,933 out of 5480
  2. Mixed: 108 out of 5480
  3. Negative: 1,439 out of 5480
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  1. Uchhas
    Mar 19, 2021
    4
    The concept is good. The intention is good, but the it doesn't feel necessary with the time. As always Justin has a great vocal range. But for some reasons it had not been working for his recent 2 albums. In conclusion, It is an improvement from his last album, but Justin still has a long way to go
  2. Menios
    Mar 19, 2021
    5
    A really long album without an actual good reason for it. It contains some glimpses of nice tunes but overall it's still a boring album where Bieber never really convinces you about the themes he's raising and their sincerity.
  3. IAmDaan
    Mar 19, 2021
    6
    The new album of American star Justin Bieber, "Justice", tries to be open and vulnerable, exploring the secret parts of Justin's heart, but without going as far as one would like it, and perhaps without even going at all, the album is trying to get out from the steps of the previous "Changes", but with "airport waiting room background music" Justin was only able to move up to some abstractThe new album of American star Justin Bieber, "Justice", tries to be open and vulnerable, exploring the secret parts of Justin's heart, but without going as far as one would like it, and perhaps without even going at all, the album is trying to get out from the steps of the previous "Changes", but with "airport waiting room background music" Justin was only able to move up to some abstract station, a sound that mixes guitar, piano and sliding beats is the best this one can providealbum, but not ideal to make it a major asset. The lyrics are losing the stigma "sex is the only pleasure" to a more meaningful text, atoning for some of their guilt, but in the end, the album is not a full reflection of its name, sometimes "atonement" slides down to primitive natural instincts and stereotypical relationships in marriage, which was the main problem of "Changes"… Expand
  4. ViolaXie
    May 17, 2021
    6
    I totally agree with the saying that this is Justin's best album. Changes, to me, was like a trough of his career so far, and Justice was a rise. It sounded all new and exciting to me, the title, I mean. But it turned out it's just a bunch of unorganized love songs put together, in an album called Justice? I would name it Love, to be more accurate. The music was fine; however, the entireI totally agree with the saying that this is Justin's best album. Changes, to me, was like a trough of his career so far, and Justice was a rise. It sounded all new and exciting to me, the title, I mean. But it turned out it's just a bunch of unorganized love songs put together, in an album called Justice? I would name it Love, to be more accurate. The music was fine; however, the entire album sounded like one single song because they sound like each other too much. It's definitely an improvement, but there're also a lot of space for improvements.… Expand
  5. ThabisoEziokwu
    Mar 19, 2021
    6
    In comparison to Changes, this album shows that Justin has matured lyrically and also dealing with issues of the heart and the problems we’re facing in the world right now. If he continues in this manner, he could grow in his musical abilities and give us great albums in future.
    His lyrics are more relatable and mature. This is probably his best album. However, Justin adds some speeches    In comparison to Changes, this album shows that Justin has matured lyrically and also dealing with issues of the heart and the problems we’re facing in the world right now. If he continues in this manner, he could grow in his musical abilities and give us great albums in future.
    His lyrics are more relatable and mature. This is probably his best album. However, Justin adds some speeches from Martin Luther King, and one may start to wonder what those have to do with this. He adds a MLK speech then start singing about a woman. It makes no sense. It does not have the pop anthems found in Purpose such as ‘Sorry’ or ‘Love Yourself’. Perhaps this album is most lyrically mature, and Purpose has the BOPS.

    I would have wanted to believe that Justin would give us more pop-anthems with this album, sadly, he didn’t. Overall, Justice is a good album, not a great album.    … Expand
  6. TheRealCritic10
    Mar 19, 2021
    5
    This album is definitely better than changes but it’s not better than purpose. I thought the meaning behind this album was about injustice but all you talked about was your wife. Stop using the black community when it’s beneficial to you. Your a straight up culture vulture.
  7. Rmgee094
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unstable was the best song This sounds like codependency idk I feel like not everyone wants to hear all love songs this sounds odd… Expand
  8. Aixaal
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    It has some good songs but overall it's pretty basic, he still can't achieve the level he usted to have
  9. Pjoel
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las letras este álbum son mas maduras en comparacion a su anterior album, pero siento que los sonidos son lo mismo, se aprovecha de tener las colaboraciones para asi tener mayor streaming, algo que por si solo no lo va a obtener… Expand
  10. prttyreckles
    Apr 7, 2021
    6
    sinceramente achei mais do mesmo, cheio de fillers e algumas musicas para hitar.
  11. kamilwithtea
    Apr 9, 2021
    4
    I guess it's bot Justin Bieber's best record. Very boring tracks period. Also there are no unique details at all, it's upsetting...
  12. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    admirable
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    adjective
    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  13. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    6
    The disorganized, only sporadically strong “Justice,” though, feels like a slap on the wrist to “Changes,” or the version of Bieber it nurtured. Rather than settle for one groove, this album shuttles between several.
  14. AlistairTun
    Mar 26, 2021
    5
    "Justice" is a lot better than "Changes" but it's below his previous albums. Personally, I think that it has a lot of collaborations, Mr. Bieber can bright without many collaborations.
  15. vperezac
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    Quite mediocre. Still does have some standout tracks, but justin hasn't reached yet his magnus opus
  16. taishahar
    Mar 24, 2021
    5
    “Justice” is undeniably a better album than his latest effort on “Changes” and it’s a contemporary pop album, however the album really feels inorganic and like he was just looking for a quick buck, this album doesn’t have a lot to offer that we haven’t heard from other 80s inspired pop albums like “After Hours” and “Future Nostalgia”, honestly it comes across as just very unoriginal and“Justice” is undeniably a better album than his latest effort on “Changes” and it’s a contemporary pop album, however the album really feels inorganic and like he was just looking for a quick buck, this album doesn’t have a lot to offer that we haven’t heard from other 80s inspired pop albums like “After Hours” and “Future Nostalgia”, honestly it comes across as just very unoriginal and inauthentic.… Expand
  17. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Mar 24, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Justice was a disappointment for me, and i was not expecting to be disappointed because many of the teasers were just so so good. It was such a breath of fresh air when it became clear that Justin was abandoning the spacey trap beats that defined his previous effort, Changes. The first offering, Holy is a gospel inspired ballad featuring Chance the Rapper. It was really great and unlike anything he had done before. The collaboration with Benny Blanco, Lonely was also another great, heart-breaking and personal ballad. Anyone is truly one of Justin Bieber's best songs ever, the melody, vocal performance. production and songwriting on the song is just so good. The fourth single , Hold On was less significant but still acceptable . So i was highly expectant going into the album but the final album is a mix of songs that show artistic progression and some that show stagnancy or even regression. Songs like 2 Much, Die For You, Off My Face, Somebody and As I Am could easily fit on Believe or Purpose (his previous albums) and that is not a compliment. The two collaborations at the back end of the album , Love You Different and Loved By You are acceptable and they make for a good ride but are still awfully formulaic and predictable. The collaboration with Khalid was so lackluster and could have been much better, i think. Unstable is a great collaboration and its one of the better songs with the themes of loving someone through their dark times, It is well written and The Kid Laroi gives one of the more unique and memorable guest features on the album. Peaches is the highlight of the album, with a catchy chorus, instrumental and unforgettable guest features from Daniel Caesar and Giveon. Ghost is another great track with a unique chorus and production and it evokes so much emotion. All in all, for most fans this is probably a great album, but i think there was so much untapped potential here, though i concede that its much better than Changes.… Expand
  18. Santiagomarquez
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    I don’t think is a good album sorry, he have done best albums before, I don’t know what happened
  19. Sellove7
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album brought a different sound and it was good...I just felt some of the lyrics were repetitive and I didn’t agree with the inclusion of the MLK interludes then following up w talking about love... made no sense. I found it disrespectful.… Expand
  20. joshuat17
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    It was an improvement to Changes but it feels like it wasn't raw and genuine. Adding Khalid, Giveon, The Kid Laroi, and Daniel Caesar to it makes it feel like he's looking for streams rather than Justice
  21. MikitoRates
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    I was excited to jump into this album, hoping that it would be a step up from Changes. Unfortunately, nothing changed. Every song seems like a copy and paste of the one before. The lyrics were just as shallow and basic as the production. Standouts like Die For You, which had a nicely 80s infused sound, and Lonely, were the only songs that give this album any help. Maybe the next album willI was excited to jump into this album, hoping that it would be a step up from Changes. Unfortunately, nothing changed. Every song seems like a copy and paste of the one before. The lyrics were just as shallow and basic as the production. Standouts like Die For You, which had a nicely 80s infused sound, and Lonely, were the only songs that give this album any help. Maybe the next album will match 2015's Purpose.… Expand
  22. wholuc
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    Justin Bieber enterra de vez o "Changes", a gente finge que esse álbum nunca existiu.
  23. joeevans4203
    Mar 20, 2021
    6
    This album was such an improvement from his previous, "Changes" im happy!!!!
  24. Lesj
    Mar 19, 2021
    5
    Es un increíble álbum, definitivamente el mejor trabajo de Jb
  25. ValescaAlejand
    Mar 19, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lejos lo mejor, el álbum es de los mejores de la historia… Expand
  26. megha123
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    2 much, deserve you, off my face and unstable makes me cry so much!!!! i really love this album!
  27. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    4
    An appreciated improvement from the egregious "changes" . This record sounds good at times and isn't overblown for the streaming era. Songs like ghost ,peaches and holy are fun songs that show off his improved vocal prowess and pop sensibilities. He's best when he's relaxed and not trying to force introspection he no longer is capable of ,at least musically.
  28. sayali
    Mar 20, 2021
    4
    Some songs are good, some doesn't feel that good. he has the same kind of music like his previous albums. he should try something different.
  29. Igzer0
    Mar 21, 2021
    5
    I wonder what that scenario would be like if he were a black or gay guy, stepping on the same mistake twice is very desperate.
    Scooter looks so desperate for money that he no longer cares about the level of quality that his agents will deliver to the public
  30. RaynerCS
    Jun 16, 2021
    6
    Nem é bom nem é ruim
    As letras e a produção são ok mas nada q chegue a impressionar. A parte oitentista e as pegadas de R&B são claramente pra tentar surfar no hype, elas ficam bem desconexas. É uma evolução comparado ao changes até pq seria difícil fazer outra bomba igual aquela
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    Mar 26, 2021
    70
    The upshot is that Justice is one of Bieber's steadiest releases, among the easiest to play from start to finish. The only overdone aspect is the low self-esteem and unworthiness the lyrics either suggest or flatly express in almost every song.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Mar 25, 2021
    40
    With 16 tracks in a wide variety of styles and moods, Bieber’s centerless sixth studio album is noisy and grab-baggy in a way that once was typical for him (and other major pop acts) yet now registers as shallow and unsatisfying.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 23, 2021
    72
    His voice has a palatable smoothness; he’s mastered push-and-pull dynamics, and he swings effortlessly from a placid chest voice to a zephyr of a falsetto. That litheness and control are on full display across Justice. Even when the songwriting is spiritless and the production rote—and it occasionally is, as on the confessional “Unstable” and the saccharine “Deserve You”—he still sings the hell out of it.
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