• Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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  1. Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del mundooooo, letras muy bonitas, sonidos espectaculares, y consejos súper cool Expand
  2. Aug 25, 2022
    6
    Justin's best album to date. Its consistent and is guded by a grand vision thsr despite faltering temporarily at times is stable enough throughout to warrant your attention. The opening short "mark my words" is a beautiful promise to get better,be transparent and reliable. Followed by the reflective "I'll show you" that covers themes almost every pop star is obligated to gauge once inJustin's best album to date. Its consistent and is guded by a grand vision thsr despite faltering temporarily at times is stable enough throughout to warrant your attention. The opening short "mark my words" is a beautiful promise to get better,be transparent and reliable. Followed by the reflective "I'll show you" that covers themes almost every pop star is obligated to gauge once in their career if not multiple times,which is the pressure of fame. But "I'll show you " isnt glum instead it seems to take it instride accepting it's a price to pay for the experiences he's entitled to because of it. The fun lead single "what do you mean ?" is a fun party banger equally as superficial as the next hit "sorry". The latter of which would rule the airwaves for most of the following year. Ed sheeran's "love yourself " is a barbed F U to a self centered lover that could easily be interpreted as a diss to his famous ex Selena Gomez,irrespective of who it's from its a fantastic pop classic. The latter three songs go for and achieve rnb success with the help of in demand features in the form if big sean,travis scott and halsey. The worst song on the standard edition has to ve "life is worth living "which just feels like an empty platitude bereft of the charater and sincerity the rest of the record had built up. But the worst song on the deluxe versions is without a doubt" children " which is a dubstep misfire tgat spoils an otherwise solid record. Nevertheless the deluxe still has really worthwhile, and perhaps essential songs such as the title track,been you and et used to this.

    Purpose is a document of a popstar at their creative peak turning past pain into classic anthems for heartbreak and love that still remain important more than five years later and prove he isn't likely to reach this level of consistency again.
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  3. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    An amazing album. Literally filled with edm bangers and also loved the concept of this album. This is the real art.
  4. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Goes down as Biggest pop album of decade.In 2015 Justin gave us back-back hit
  5. Aug 20, 2022
    0
    The reason why this album is called "purpose" is that there is no "purpose" for Justin to write songs.
  6. Aug 11, 2022
    0
    People say this album is the pinnacle of Justin's career. But I don't know how much better than other albums. It's probably the least stinky thing in the **** I listened to the songs written by Justin Bieber himself. What are the rubbish? His literary attainments is 0
  7. Jan 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of his best albums of his career , No Pressure is a masterpiece, and Love Yourself is classic , and purpose and life is worth living and children are meaningful . Expand
  8. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums ever made. It gives me goosebumps, live is even better. Purpose is a masterpiece, probably my Bieber’s fav album.
  9. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    y ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏!
  10. Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This is just a bit rubbish in all honesty. i could accept this drivell if it revolutionised music in any way shape or form. Unfortunatley this ablum, though quirky, is no revolution 9. it's just a lazy cash grab that only fails to enforce the edgy character that kanye trys to push
  11. Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Best album ever! HUGE a moment in music culture. Legendary. Cool. The best of 2010s
  12. Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Best album perfect his voice to lyrics everything perfect I like it I live it so amazingg
  13. Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Amazing. I love it so much, a cultura change by the prince of pop, the rest arent touching him
  14. Apr 19, 2021
    10
    With PURPOSE (2015), Justin Bieber has totally proved that he is 21st Century's Best Pop Artist..
  15. Apr 14, 2021
    9
    justin justin ustin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin
  16. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This album I can say is the best album that has ever made by a male singer born in 90s prince of pop for a reason
  17. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Such an magistral album, and I love the deluxe version that contains “been you”, I really love it!
    JB is the best, love his vocals, such an angel
  18. Apr 7, 2021
    1
    This most decent Justin bieber album .. maybe because the only 2 o 3 good songs were inspired on Selena Gomez so thank you to her .
  19. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST incredible album, justin bieber did that
  20. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Uno de sus mejores albums, fue de los mas vendidos en 2015 y trajo nuevos ritmos.
  21. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    álbum maior que carreiras, o maior álbum masculino dessa geração com smash diamantado, nada a declarar
  22. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Game changing album. Excellence from top to bottom. Bop after bop. Loved every feature on the album.
  23. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    His best alnum! Every song sounds amazing and his voice sounds perfect. Purpose will forever be my favourite album
  24. Mar 25, 2021
    0
    Definitely not one of my favorite albums, the beats and sounds have all been repeated, and the music isn't that great
  25. Mar 24, 2021
    7
    No seu sexto álbum, Justin apresenta um álbum pop com elementos de eletrônica e juntando tudo aqui está em alta no mercado. A escolha de singles foi muito bem desenvolvida, todas as faixas escolhidas tinham potencial de venda e cumpriu bem o papel. Purpose é um ótimo álbum para se ouvir em alguma festa, mas não precisa ser exatamente uma festa boa.
  26. Mar 24, 2021
    10
    An album that is far ahead of its time...beautifully written and performed, proud of him for this one
  27. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    En mejor album!
    Tiene canciones de todo tipo y muy buenas colaboraciones que estan en otro nivel.
  28. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Incredible album! There are zero misses!
    His up beat songs are absolute smashes and I'll Show you, purpose and mark my words and really hard hitting vulnerable tracks that I can't get enough of! Justins music never disappoints!!
  29. Mar 23, 2021
    0
    I enjoy one song from this entire album. When we add to this Justin's personality it just can't be a winner album for me.
  30. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. His biggest era with his biggest debuts and hits. It was the rebirth of Justin. Expand
  31. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    What an album! Broke countless record and recovered biebers image that the industry made of him.
  32. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    See I like this album a lot . This album have worldwide bangers like WDYM , sorry , love yourself and company This is clearly one of the most iconic album of this decade
  33. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Un álbum muy bueno realmente en todos los sentidos, lo tienen todo. Buenas letras y buen ritmo que hace que te muevas.
  34. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best Pop Album that ever received in this century. I said what i have to said.
  35. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much honestly i know I'm late but his second best album after justice thiiss is so cool
  36. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Este álbum tuvo demasiado éxito, esto y más se merece el actual príncipe del pop
  37. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    álbum impecável, sem dúvidas um dos melhores trabalhos do Justin Bieber, ele é mesmo o príncipe do pop
  38. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Love this album, i proud for you justin, you’re so talented, don’t care about bad reviews
  39. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Weeeyy en serio amor este álbum pero me duele mucho que Justin estaba en un mal momento, lo mejor del álbum es TODO, me encantó
  40. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    ambitious and with a clear turn to a more adult musical road, "Purpose" is certainly Justin Bieber's best album today but it lacks the catchiness that a pop album should have and many of the songs are extremely forgettable.
  41. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Mi álbum favorito de todos los tiempos .simplemente espectacular . Te amo justin
  42. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    I don't about u guys but this album was soo fresshh and tbh it changed everything. Not only the music is diverse but it also changed the fashion style of ppl. One of his best albums!
  43. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    El mejor álbum después de Justice, una época demasiado hermosa, canciones profundas y pegajosas, el mejor de todos los artistas.
  44. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard in my life. He gave everything away, and the live performances only prove it. In fact, it was one of Justin Bieber's best tours. Concept, cohesion and acclaim. The diversity in the rhythms, the deep lyrics...
    Anyway, a complete artist and certainly my favorite album of his! This is Justin Bieber, folks!
  45. Mar 19, 2021
    8
    Este álbum tem uma estrutura que se tumultua através do seu percusso quando olhamos para ele como álbum, mas quando olhamos como singles isolados ele entrega ótimas músicas
  46. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    seis anos após "purpose" podemos ver o impacto que essa era teve tanto na carreira de bieber quanto na música pop, no mundo da moda e em todos nós. ele nos mostrou um bieber mais adulto, com atitude, assumindo seus erros da época e outro lado mais frágil do artista. um albúm memorável quando você fala sobre a música pop da década de 2010.
  47. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very good album, since you have such superior songs, his way of singing, the choruses, we see a more mature Justin and he continues with an enormous talent, the lyrics of the songs express many feelings that people live day by day, And how to be better, he is very proud how Justin works hard for his work and makes people feel identified with each of his songs. Expand
  48. Mar 19, 2021
    0
    generic trash. he can't write for sht and all his music is boring and bland. shawn mentos tease too
  49. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Álbum espectacular que llegó en momento en el que necesitaba algo así, canciones preciosas para llorar y bailar , este álbum marcó mucho, marcó a muchas personas, increíble voz la de Justin, gracias por tanto arte
  50. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    just the perfection. he kbows what he is doing. he is born to do that. what a great album
  51. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece ❤ i love this album so much. It means a lot to me . and i feel bad for people whp have not found this masterpiece. All bops
  52. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This album will never be topped, it deserve the success it got and much more!! I'm proud
  53. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    eu amo esse álbum fora q nos trouxe músicas que marcaram uma geração inteira, esse pessoal só dá nota por favoritismo mesmo pq o justin continua sendo o maior
  54. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing. Justin Bieber created a work of art. This music take your heart and you love Justin Bieber
  55. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    One of the most iconic memorable album, pop perfection, Bieber's made huge impact with this one. Well done!!
  56. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum purpose habla de todo lo vivido por Justin, siento que fue uno de los mejores álbum de su carrera, con canciones de calidad, la vocales y todo un 10 de 10 definitivamente Expand
  57. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album he has made at the moment, truly he is one of the best musicians of the moment Expand
  58. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Love this album! The vibe is unique
  59. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Definitely top three of his best albums. I feel like if you're trying to get someone to listen to him, this should be without a doubt, the first album for them to listen. This album along the the iconic merch it had is unmistakably a before and after for pop music, not only career. The comeback that he made is something needs to be talked about and respected more.
  60. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some people didn't like Justin Bieber, and most of them fall in love with this album. I have love Justin's music since i was a child and this one is so special Expand
  61. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Me encanta este álbum no dejo de escucharlo toda la musica esta increible y con una gran pasion en cuanto a la letra
  62. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This album is so special to me, is so amazing every song gives you every feeling
  63. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Sin duda las letras de este álbum toman un significado distinto gracias a lo que el artista ha vivido. Su mejor álbum hasta ahora (JUSTICE IS CONMING), además de los hits que tiene, que hasta al más hater hizo bailar. PURPOSE ES UNA OBRA MAESTRA 10/10.
  64. Mar 18, 2021
    10
    good album, bieber is one of the most talents artist in the world and puroose proves it
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    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Justin Bieber's and 2015's one of the best album for sure. If you're looking for great pop music. This is it!
  66. Mar 9, 2021
    10
    El álbum perfecto, simplemente brillante y espectacular. Tiene una mezcla de sonidos, vocals y letras impresionantes. Live Is Worth Living & Purpose are the best.
  67. Mar 2, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums justin bieber made along with changes, wonderful songs.
  68. Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Purpose is indeed Justin's best work so far. An excellent album, beautiful sounds, unforgettable hits as Sorry, What do you mean?, Love Yourself and the Grammy winner, Where are Ü now?
    From beginning to end Purpose gives a different perspective of Justin style and shows off his great matureness and development.
  69. Feb 18, 2021
    7
    This was Justin Bieber's era and we have no doubts of that. Not only he delivered us major hits, but he also given us cohesion, which so many times lacks in his folks. Overall, it was a good job!
  70. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    album mto bom, as letras todas perfeitas e as participações dos artistas nesse album foram mto bem feitas. jb nunca decepciona, por isso foi o sucesso que foi ne
  71. Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum que tiene sonidos muy frescos, canciones muy buenas, colaboraciones, su voz, letras, etc.
    No hay ninguna canción que sea mala o aburrida
  72. Dec 25, 2020
    9
    the first project from this individual that actually impressed me. i think it has a lot to do with the producers and other talent he was involved with. this was a solid album. my favorite track would be between "Been You" and "Children" there i said it, im a fan.
  73. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of dance and emotional songs. The album shows his range and it’s a huge step forward from his previous work. Well done.
  74. Nov 24, 2020
    10
    De los mejores álbumes en mucho tiempo, la manera en la que te sentís escuchando cada letra, el sentimiento que hay, el sonido, absolutamente todo es maravilloso, sin dudas puede decir que no se le dió el reconocimiento que mereció este álbum.
  75. Nov 15, 2020
    7
    I think it's a good pop album, it has good cohesion and good rhythms, for my best studio work
  76. Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Purpose is a great album with good vocals, it shows his versatility with pop, edm, hip pop and ballads. My faves songs are mark my words, where are u now, no sense, love yourself, I'll show you and sorry.
  77. Oct 25, 2020
    10
    G.o.a.t. One of the greatest albuns I've ever heard. It's amazing and magical.
  78. Oct 2, 2020
    5
    B-side is really boring and poorly done. The singles are really the best part of the album and still they aren't that good either. He got success because he is a white male -they can get away with mediocrity- and that's it.
  79. Sep 26, 2020
    10
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  80. Sep 13, 2020
    0
    Tried to give this a chance but in the end what can you expect from a Justin Bieber project? Save your money.
  81. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing CHANGED THE POP GAMEEE i’d love to see more albums like this in the industry! Justin Bieber is the BLUEPRINT
  82. Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Pausa para o álbum do milênio! Justin com 'Purpose' traz um Justin em uma estética que jamais vimos, e isso foi o que fez todo mundo vibra junto com ele com faixas 'Sorry', 'Company', 'Love Yourself', 'What Do U Mean?', 'Where Are Ü Now', uma era cheia de hits e nada genérico, é mostrada uma grande qualidade da parte de Bieber, mostrou performance, versatilidade, letras marcantes e comPausa para o álbum do milênio! Justin com 'Purpose' traz um Justin em uma estética que jamais vimos, e isso foi o que fez todo mundo vibra junto com ele com faixas 'Sorry', 'Company', 'Love Yourself', 'What Do U Mean?', 'Where Are Ü Now', uma era cheia de hits e nada genérico, é mostrada uma grande qualidade da parte de Bieber, mostrou performance, versatilidade, letras marcantes e com significado.

    Em todo o álbum o próprio Justin com sua equipe decidiram fazer o movimento chamado 'Purpose', o que fez que esse álbum recebesse uma identidade nova, diferente de tudo que ele tinha lançado.

    Finalizando o álbum teve ótimo singles, e aí esta a fórmula para o sucesso, algo que vejo em poucos artistas ultimamente, e é claro que vemos que Justin tem o elemento 'X' que todo bom artista tem.
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  83. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    È senza dubbio il miglior album di Justin Bieber in cui, come già fatto nella raccolta Journals, dimostra una maturazione della sua musica dai precedenti album.
    Nel 2015 è stato uno degli album più venduti e ha avuto un successo clamoroso riuscendo a far piacere la sua musica anche ad un altro tipo di pubblico,quindi secondo me album riuscitissimo.
  84. Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Generic, bad quality music which i have come to expect from Justin. Nothing worth a listen.
  85. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    amazing, defining album for a generation. this album really has it all. songs that will make you dance, cry, think, anything. justin bieber really did that on this record!
  86. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums released this decade. The lyrics and the production are out of this world.
  87. Jun 26, 2020
    5
    Smart... I'm sure that this is the right word to describe this album. Harmonic work, satisfactory concept. Appropriate sonority, good vocals. The few negative aspects are: unstable artist's identity and the lyrics aren't mature enough.
  88. May 29, 2020
    6
    A great comeback effort with strong hit singles but little to listen to beyond them.
  89. May 24, 2020
    10
    best thing that happened to EDM music, he is really a trend starter.. loved this new change.
  90. May 9, 2020
    10
    Time less album Justin is very versatile with his music every album is different keep up the good work
  91. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal, every song on this album is a certified vibe , not a single bad song in it, the lyricism, the production, the rhymes , and the concept are all great , this is is definitely bieber's best album , it has very uplifting music and enjoyable as well, honestly dare I just call this the best pop Male album of last decade , cause i really think it is
  92. Mar 10, 2020
    10
    This is P E R F E C T !!! Love it!!!...........................................
  93. Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Buenisimoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Que mas quieren que diga
  94. Feb 17, 2020
    0
    Some of his album is not bad but still not interesting. Thank u, next jb. Keep trying
  95. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Purpose it a masterpiece. He dips into deferent genres yet still makes it sound so cohesive. Vocals are amazing, and has hit after hit. His best album yet.
  96. Feb 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está maravilhoso! Gostoso de ouvir! Uma música vai se conectando a outra e vc acaba ouvindo o álbum inteiro sem quase perceber. Dá p notar o quanto Justin está feliz e realizado. E isso é o q importa! Expand
  97. Feb 15, 2020
    10
    I love this album very much, the songs are impeccable and Justin singing is very good
  98. Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Great album, there's a lot of song with amazing lyrics though some of it doesn't really have a great melody (Like Mark my Words, amazing vocal and good lyrics but the melody isn't that catchy)
  99. Feb 13, 2020
    10
    A legend. Eu acredito que ele sempre da o seu melhor quando o assunto é música e ele merece todo sucesso!
  100. Feb 14, 2020
    10
    a legend. Mark my words, Justin Bieber is a legend!! I'm so proud of him with changes now
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Dec 2, 2015
    60
    It’s when Bieber’s honesty feels less-than-honest and the tracks feel less-than-groundbreaking that this album falls short of the heights it should by all means be capable of reaching.
  2. Dec 2, 2015
    70
    It's full of motivational Bieb-talk about the realness of the Bieb-struggle.
  3. Nov 19, 2015
    50
    You can’t hear The Feeling in his voice, which is still one of the most infectiously beautiful in the industry, because as his faith has saved him from his pain, his production team has saved his voice from Justin. It makes for a series of unbeatable mainstream and crossover singles, and a desensitized, unnerving album.