Justified
by Justin Timberlake
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Nov 5, 2002
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 303 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 268 out of 303
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 303
  3. Negative: 22 out of 303

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  1. Panchogul
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    El debut de Justin Timberlake como solista resultó ser totalmente brillante, acertado y consistente, en aquel entonces nadie habría podido imaginar que ese era sólo el comienzo de una impecable carrera musical.
  2. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Sounds amazing! Clean flat pressing. Dynamic and nice soundstage. This one was done right!
  3. Ari_po
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Justin Timberlake is a genius composing these days, but Timbaland guided him quite well in his solo debut after his departure from NSYNC. Definitely the best of his generation.
  4. neutro27
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Justin Timberlake is a great songwriter, and it has in its tracklist one of the best songs in history ¨Cry me a River¨
  5. MarwanAlley
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    It have one of the best Songs of all time, Cry Me A River & Rock your body !
  6. thiagobaesso
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    We could see by this one that jt would become one of the biggest stars of pop music
  7. Neosquezzer
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    I first listened to this album in 2018, so i think that this albums style is just too old in our days. But still deserves 10/10
  8. GabrielVictor
    May 15, 2016
    7
    " Justified " tem seus altos e baixos, mas no geral, Justin Timberlake sempre possui uma carta na manga. (B-)
  9. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    JT's best album so far hands down and better than part 1 without any doubts .
    Give me what i dont know Murder True Blood Amnesia are the kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  10. marcmyworks
    Nov 14, 2013
    7
    A decent first effort from the ex-N*Sync'er. Justin proves his commercial appeal especially in the second single, "Cry me a river", which is an letter to ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.
  11. itz_giological
    May 23, 2011
    7
    Justified proved to be a strong first solo effort from N'Sync front boy Justin Timberlake. And while loaded with sure-fire hits (and some very memorable), as an album it sounds repetitive.
  12. NickH.
    May 18, 2007
    0
    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.
  13. KWest
    Mar 23, 2005
    9
    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!!!
  14. JanetJ
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    this is good CD but if it was with his old band it would be a better CD
  15. DavidJ
    Apr 29, 2004
    10
    i personaly think that this cd is the best cd i have heard ever
  16. annp
    Feb 28, 2004
    4
    Loved Cry Me A River and a couple other songs but Still On My Brain,Seniorita,and She Said Take Me Now suck.
  17. KortneyJ
    Jan 31, 2004
    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!
  18. KRISTINAA
    Jan 15, 2004
    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!
  19. CurtisE
    Dec 30, 2003
    9
    Finally some pop music that is good! Smart move by justin for taking the V.A. route.
  20. JanHammer
    Oct 5, 2003
    0
    0 for 0 talent. I've been in the music business for years and cannot stomach this trash.
  21. DaveP
    Aug 22, 2003
    9
    I give it a 9! I can dance to it. Justin Timbaland rules!
  22. DaveC
    Jul 16, 2003
    6
    You can't justify crap.
  23. AlexE
    Apr 22, 2003
    10
    it is a 10 he needs to work with The Neptunes again!
  24. Monica.
    Mar 26, 2003
    10
    My god I just love this cd. All the numbers are just great, good work!!
  25. DanaD
    Feb 24, 2003
    8
    The best songs have already been released (Like I Love You and Cry Me A River), but there are still a few other songs (Seniorita and Right for Me) that will keep the popularity of this CD going. Plus, there's such a mix of sounds on this CD, you can't help but listen to it all the way through and appreciate Justin's sound.
  26. trayg
    Feb 13, 2003
    1
    he sucks he sounds like he's bout ready to hurk up a antalope or somthing i mean most of the songs sound like play writings......i give it a 1 try again there jjt or whatever your name is .......but atleast he got sumthin from britney.
  27. MimiP
    Jan 17, 2003
    10
    Off the chain. This album is BRILLIANT!! There is such a different vibe on this album, than nsync. Its brilliant. Timbaland rocks. Most of y'all probably never heard of him before. Don't hate!!
  28. sanjap
    Jan 10, 2003
    9
    never been a boy-band fan. justin impresses. respect. respect. cry me a river is to be listened to many many times.
  29. *~*Jen*~*G
    Dec 22, 2002
    10
    I could never get tired of listening to Justin! Hes got the moves, looks, and hes creative! =O) His album is def great... ha, even my guy friends admit they like his music too! =P
  30. Joe
    Dec 16, 2002
    9
    I just heard this album from front to back and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed. I have never been an NSYNC fan or cared for boy band artists trying to make it solo before, but after giving this album a good listen I felt like I was witness to the birth of a major solo career. I know that much of the success of this album is due to the savvy style and ear of the production I just heard this album from front to back and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed. I have never been an NSYNC fan or cared for boy band artists trying to make it solo before, but after giving this album a good listen I felt like I was witness to the birth of a major solo career. I know that much of the success of this album is due to the savvy style and ear of the production talent, but Justin Timberlake's vocals and musical contributions can't be overlooked. He has strong references in his voice to Stevie Wonder and obviously Michael Jackson, without sounding like a Vegas impersonator. He also, unlike Michael Jackson, has a raw and natural sexuality that comes through on several tracks.Very few white male performers have this quality without coming off studied and self conscious. It's basically that "IT" factor that you can't really define. The best track for my money is "Cry Me A River" which is a powerful romantic revenge-filled piece with a hip hop flavor kind of song. It approaches an operatic tone that just haunts you even after one listen. I noticed several reviewers just writing this album off,and I have to ask them, "Did they even give it a listen"? Some of the criticism is about the lyrics being simple and immature. But what else would a young man write about given his background. Is he supposed to sing about living in the ghetto and pretend he's Vanilla Ice? This is still pop music people with a chocolaty outer shell. Justin Timberlake is just 21 and if this is his starting point as a solo artist, then I can't wait to see how his career and music unfolds in the years to come. He's a natural.… Expand
  31. RickR
    Nov 23, 2002
    10
    Did you see his ass....Damn.....get rid of those n'suckers. I was just listening to this album and i think that i just justified my pants.
  32. Cj
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    This album is AWESOME! And Justin looks SOOOOOOOOO HOTTTTT! He always looks hott! Justin, i luv ya! I honestly love this album and i appreciate all of the hard work and effort u put in2 it! Keep up the good work.
  33. stephaniem
    Nov 13, 2002
    10
    very unique with both upbeat pop, and mellow styles... in my opinion... excellent
  34. MeghanS
    Nov 11, 2002
    9
    This album is proof that music is therapy. There is so much adventure in this album, you have no idea what you'll hear next. All in all, I'm very impressed. Very tight CD.
  35. [anonymous]
    Nov 10, 2002
    0
    nono
  36. ChrisL
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    Hey!!!!!!!!!!! I soo love his new cd! I give it a 10! I give him props for his song "Senorita", good job jt! Now you know you got TALENT!

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Dot Music
    40
    There's so little substance here, it's difficult to engage with the record or its creator.
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  2. Q Magazine
    40
    He's an even limper pastiche of [Michael] Jackson than Jackson himself. [Jan 2003, p.123]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A cohesive and fairly lean work, especially compared with 'N Sync's last two albums.
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