Man of the Woods
by Justin Timberlake
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Feb 2, 2018
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6.1

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  1. Panchogul
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Injustamente infravalorado, todo lo que JT hace es simplemente espectacular, a simple vista sigue la misma línea de The 20/20 Experience, pero ahora el sonido es mas desenfadado y fresco. Como dije antes, un trabajo muy menospreciado, lamentablemente no se le da la atención merecida y les dan excesiva pantalla a artistas sin estilo ni personalidad como los inflados de Bruno Mars y The Weeknd.
  2. Arthurru
    Jul 15, 2021
    0
    I didn't like it I thought it was horrible Sorry kshsksbsksbdkdjsjdjkanekebdkenskskskdn
  3. Criminal1
    Feb 12, 2021
    0
    Awful disgusting piece of crap. Total white trailer trash. It's so bad it's shocking
  4. xxomiso
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This album is truly so underrated and so amazing . One of the best albums released in 2018.
  5. tiagodante
    Jan 3, 2021
    5
    Isso não é country JT, tente não piorar suas músicas com Pharrell e Timbaland, se inova cara
  6. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    4
    His worst album, and it was so week to be considered as a Comeback after 5 years, he better release his next album sooner and work on it! And I hope he work with Timbaland more
  7. thiagobaesso
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    It's a non commercial album but with great cohesion and some pretty good underrated songs, deserved so much better. Say Something, Higher higher, morning light and montana are amazing
  8. Matheuslu20
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Um álbum excelente, a sonoridade das faixas me agradou muito, Justin mais uma vez entregou um álbum com qualidade !
  9. Danirodrigues
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Álbum é um estilo diferenciado como Todos os álbuns do timberlake sempre são, têm músicas para dançar outras para curtir em Momentos especiais, no geral um álbum para se ter na coleção com toda certeza!… Expand
  10. ExhibitAtrocity
    Oct 30, 2019
    4
    This album was a disappointment. Probably only two or three good songs which weren't that memorable.
  11. Agrondelx
    Aug 16, 2019
    1
    It is quite uncertain what exactly Timberlake tried to achieve with this Album, he failed whatsoever.
  12. Neosquezzer
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    A very good album though timberlake says that its his most personal album, he just made it for his wife and son, its prettily shown in Young Man, but he didnt actually go out from the form, so at least 7 songs deserve your attention if you see this album. Not actually what i like in timberlake but id say that the attempt in country style was pretty good, i think if justin would like toA very good album though timberlake says that its his most personal album, he just made it for his wife and son, its prettily shown in Young Man, but he didnt actually go out from the form, so at least 7 songs deserve your attention if you see this album. Not actually what i like in timberlake but id say that the attempt in country style was pretty good, i think if justin would like to make another album in country style, hed do it even better! 10/10!… Expand
  13. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    With the same album, the album aims. Justin T has been able to reunite his races past and present and this is incredible!
  14. PauliAlexander
    Sep 23, 2018
    4
    Maybe it's me, but I feel that Justin Timberlake is beginning to run out of ideas. Unfortunately, it's the reality for the person heralded as the pop prince.
  15. manningn15
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    This not my favorite Justin Timberlake album but I still really enjoyed listening to this album. I especially loved the songs Say Something, Filthy, Man of the Woods, and Supplies.
  16. Hipstersnob
    Jun 24, 2018
    2
    An album so poorly produced it is in parts physically painful to listen to. The melding of country/folk and electronic r and b does not work on any level. Timberlake vocals are still good though, and his lyrics are Ok, but the production makes this album unlistenable.
  17. MetroSqStation
    Jun 11, 2018
    3
    FutureSex/LoveSounds was one of the best Pop/RnB Albums of the 2000s. And now we are at the point where I can not listen to him for only one song. Sad.. Why doesnt he want to work with Timbaland anymore? That duo was awesome as f...
  18. Alex_Nevermind
    May 28, 2018
    6
    This is not Timberlake's strongest effort. NOT a horrible project, just fairly mediocre. Mediocrity is NOT acceptable from an artist of Timberlake's caliber.
  19. RobbyP
    May 2, 2018
    4
    Not a very enjoyable album. I've listened to it all the way through a few times, trying to give it a fair chance, but nothing sticks. The energy of his previous efforts just doesn't seem to be there, nor are any of the usual catchy hooks or dance-ability. We're left with a limp album that doesn't even make much effort to be topical.
  20. senordinosaur
    Apr 14, 2018
    0
    This album is super weird. Did he listen to these songs? Is he just **** around making stuff only he likes? The production is weird.

    Mostly the songs are just not good. I wouldn't say they're bad, just boring and uninspired. I expect hooks from Justin Timberlake. This had none. Lyrics were meh. Just stunning. No wonder they're giving away tickets to his tour everywhere.
  21. Fanboyofpop
    Apr 6, 2018
    3
    WHEN I heard filthy I was really Excited and the length shorter so I was thinking that he would go back to justified sound.say was good while they while her singles were singles only filthy, say, something something that sauce song were the songs I liked. this I set. th8s album umm even here just in tries to make mainstream music but it’s doesnt turn out well at all.
  22. stgrunu
    Apr 4, 2018
    3
    Literally THREE good songs on this album. I've never been a fan of Timberlake but this was the worst record to start with.
  23. anacritic
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    the album of the year justin showed how he grew as an artist and how he has good music through her career
  24. ultipop19
    Mar 11, 2018
    7
    Its an album with its highs and its lows. Man of the woods combines pop music with country elements and the result is interesting fro Mr.Timberlake. "Say Something" is a standout track from the album but my favorite is definitely "Higher , Higher " . "Filthy" is actually one of his worst songs ever and I dont understand why it was released as the first single from the album . Even the songIts an album with its highs and its lows. Man of the woods combines pop music with country elements and the result is interesting fro Mr.Timberlake. "Say Something" is a standout track from the album but my favorite is definitely "Higher , Higher " . "Filthy" is actually one of his worst songs ever and I dont understand why it was released as the first single from the album . Even the song "Man of the wood" is catchier and more enjoynable. "Living off the land" is amazing and 'Supplies' has grown on me . One fine release overall (dont understand the hate)… Expand
  25. ladyplant
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    Este es el mejor disco de JT hasta ahora. Justin se desenmarcó del sonido y vestuario característico de la era 20/20 para aparecer con un sonido más auténtico, más personal y menos comercial. Nos podemos dar cuenta que es un artista verdadero al percatarnos que trata de ir más allá, que entrega nuevos sonidos, que evoluciona finalmente.
    Best album of JT. Midnight Summer Jam, Breeze Off    Este es el mejor disco de JT hasta ahora. Justin se desenmarcó del sonido y vestuario característico de la era 20/20 para aparecer con un sonido más auténtico, más personal y menos comercial. Nos podemos dar cuenta que es un artista verdadero al percatarnos que trata de ir más allá, que entrega nuevos sonidos, que evoluciona finalmente.
    Best album of JT. Midnight Summer Jam, Breeze Off The Pond, Livin Off The Land, Higher Higher, Montana, Say Something are a masterpiece!!    … Expand
  26. whoischarlotte
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    Compared to Timberlake's previous work, not as goodm but still a good album that is worth listening to. It took a while for this album to grow on me, but my favourite songs are 'Filthy' and 'Say Something'
  27. lore1511
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    This album is pure fire. He managed to bring all the elements that characterize his roots into his own musical world getting to create something unique.
  28. OrenBrown
    Feb 23, 2018
    5
    This isn't great. It's trying to be too many things at once. There are some real highlights on this album; some catchy vocal melodies and some very nice clean production every now and then, but it just fails to be pleasing to my ears for more than 30 seconds at a time. I'd say I was disappointed but the singles did little to hype me up. This album also drags a lot so it was a bit of aThis isn't great. It's trying to be too many things at once. There are some real highlights on this album; some catchy vocal melodies and some very nice clean production every now and then, but it just fails to be pleasing to my ears for more than 30 seconds at a time. I'd say I was disappointed but the singles did little to hype me up. This album also drags a lot so it was a bit of a chore to get through.… Expand
  29. LTuzziReviews
    Feb 19, 2018
    0
    sem sonoridade inovadora, composições fracas e totalmente sem identidade, Justin lançou de longe o pior álbum de sua carreira e, pasmem, do ano
  30. mp3music
    Feb 18, 2018
    1
    I get that JT was attempting to blend electro pop and Americana, but, IMO, Pharrell and Timbaland's production don't serve the songs and the songs themselves lack any pop hooks, lyrics, or vocal performances that are memorable. "Filthy" is unlistenable and "Supplies" is dumb. "Midnight Summer Jam" is fun though. I also enjoy "Say Something" with Chris Stapleton (the best song on theI get that JT was attempting to blend electro pop and Americana, but, IMO, Pharrell and Timbaland's production don't serve the songs and the songs themselves lack any pop hooks, lyrics, or vocal performances that are memorable. "Filthy" is unlistenable and "Supplies" is dumb. "Midnight Summer Jam" is fun though. I also enjoy "Say Something" with Chris Stapleton (the best song on the album) and "Flannel". "Montana" is okay. I would enjoy the title track more if he didn't rip off the guitar groove from "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed. Aside from those, the album is a fair disappointment. If he wanted to be hip and maybe turn in a decent album, he should've gone full Americana and worked with Dave Cobb.… Expand
  31. Wael
    Feb 17, 2018
    4
    After the "The 20/20 Experience" era (which is a record I still blast full-on to this day), I never expected Justin Timberlake to make a mediocre record, but I was proven wrong. The modern pop spin on country/rock-inspired songs JT opted for works for some songs (I particularly like 'Sauce'), but feels kinda forced, and out-of-place on a lot of the other tracks of the album. The writingAfter the "The 20/20 Experience" era (which is a record I still blast full-on to this day), I never expected Justin Timberlake to make a mediocre record, but I was proven wrong. The modern pop spin on country/rock-inspired songs JT opted for works for some songs (I particularly like 'Sauce'), but feels kinda forced, and out-of-place on a lot of the other tracks of the album. The writing is basic, even a little cheap-ish here and there. Some songs are just straight-on awful (I can't stand 'Montana', the title track isn't exactly my idea of a good song, and the closer 'Young Man', intended as an ode to his son, turns out to be extremely annoying), while others start off really well but degrade as they progress ('Wave' is amazing and all, until the chorus comes in.. WHAT HAPPENED?). The collaborations are decent, but they don't, in any way, match the expectations I had about them (I honestly expected 'Say Something' with Chris Stapleton to be a much harder-hitting song). The good songs on there, for me, are 'Filthy' (which, by the way, doesn't fit the mood nor the sound of the whole thing.. strange thing for a lead single, right?), 'Sauce', 'Supplies', 'Flannel', 'Livin' Off the Land', and 'The Hard Stuff' (even though some lines in that last one still made me cringe).

    In conclusion, "Man of the Woods" is, without any doubt, a disappointment: overly-long, lacking lots of depth, and flying all over the place. Maybe JT should drop The Neptunes, and get back in the studio with Timbaland to bring sexy back?    … Expand
  32. Anderson_MF
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a really cool album. Thanks JT. I listen every day. Bad to hate the desire of the artist to experiment.… Expand
  33. Dragonfly02
    Feb 13, 2018
    3
    Wow. WOOOWWWW!!!! This was not a good album at all. I honestly thought that I would enjoy this album. But, I only enjoyed maybe 3 songs out of the 16 on the project. Yeah, it was bad, didn't enjoy it at all. 3/10 for me.
  34. clei
    Feb 13, 2018
    0
    It's pretty clear that Britney's ex can't make good music anymore, the whole album is a mess.
  35. NeutralMilkH
    Feb 12, 2018
    3
    The musical elements on this album don't mix, the songs are quite forgettable, Justin's singing is forgettable... it's just a drab album. Anyone who claims that this is a masterpiece or is saving music clearly has never listened to an album that was even properly produced, but what do I expect from today's culture anyway? The first half is fine enough, but the second really **** up anyThe musical elements on this album don't mix, the songs are quite forgettable, Justin's singing is forgettable... it's just a drab album. Anyone who claims that this is a masterpiece or is saving music clearly has never listened to an album that was even properly produced, but what do I expect from today's culture anyway? The first half is fine enough, but the second really **** up any dignity this album still had left to carry. And the lyrics... bleh... it's good that he's hot because he'd be told how much these lyrics make him look like a **** if he wasn't. If you want to listen to Justin Timberlake or check out his discography... I don't know, just listen to his old stuff. It's bound to be a **** ton better than this.

    Overall Score: 3/10    … Expand
  36. oflo84
    Feb 10, 2018
    4
    Justin Timberlake's comeback is really disappointing. Doesn't have a real hit and have a lot of lazy songs. Not really interesting his "country side". Please, come back with something good, like Sexyback, Mirrors, Cry Me A River...
  37. igorcentrismo
    Feb 8, 2018
    8
    Pra quem acompanha o Timberlake a muito tempo sente uma sonoridade diferente no MOTW mas não muda o fato de ser um bom álbum. O álbum não é tão incrível como os anteriores mas músicas como Filthy, Say Something, Morning Light e Man of The Woods fazem o álbum ter uma boa qualidade sim, ao contrário do que muitos estão dizendo.
  38. damarru
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    Great album, great vocals, great everything. I had to come here give a 10 and "Say Something".
  39. jtrei
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    dono da porra toda
    orgulho do rei michael jackson
    nao há nunca quem tome o trono do principe do pop
  40. higherhigher12
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    uma obra prima, quem nao consegue admitir isso precisa tirar as bombas sonoras atuais pra saber o que é realmente musica
  41. supplies
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    Um album realmente fincado em raizes. Um grande trabalho, que merece mais reconhecimento.
  42. DrBlahBlah
    Feb 7, 2018
    2
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard. I'm not sure why people think he's talented. Songs like "Filthy" are exactly that (ugly, awful, etc.) and "Supplies" might have the most annoying chorus since "Umbrella." The only half-listenable track on this album is "Montana," which is still pretty mediocre. (P.S. If you want a laugh, check out the video for "Supplies." It's gold.)
  43. chidime
    Feb 7, 2018
    5
    A terrible bore. He gets points for a cohesive album, and a few interesting sounds here and there, but overall, this was a very disappointing record. Sounds that go nowhere, and lyrics/songs that just drag on and on without any purpose/destination. Timberlake can certainly do better.
  44. nsabbott
    Feb 7, 2018
    1
    A complete disappointment. Once a pop star whose albums were a groundbreaking music event is producing absolute boring rubbish. There is one good track on an album of 16. The lead single should've been enough of a warning, however, as a true fan, bought the whole album and it is the first time I have ever wanted a refund on music that I have bought. JT - get back to doing what you do well.A complete disappointment. Once a pop star whose albums were a groundbreaking music event is producing absolute boring rubbish. There is one good track on an album of 16. The lead single should've been enough of a warning, however, as a true fan, bought the whole album and it is the first time I have ever wanted a refund on music that I have bought. JT - get back to doing what you do well. Inject some poppy excitement back in to your current dreary noise. You have moved in to smug middle-age marriage and family life too early!… Expand
  45. Michelscn
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Amazing album!! Justin did a great job! It's amazing to see justin timberlake on the road again and the tour is gonna be incredible as the album is, congratulations timberlake u did a **** great job again! I start to listening u in the 20/20 and i will continue with u to the rest of life
  46. DerickCordeiro
    Feb 6, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Britney pisando como sempre no escorado, Glory, In The Zone e Circus felizmente melhores… Expand
  47. nat_fos123
    Feb 5, 2018
    1
    Many expected better but 5 years after his last LP he is a different man (husband/father) and that reflects in his music. Biggest issue with me was lyrically is 'cringy'. 'I love your pink, u like my purple'...... ok justin TMI.
    favorite song: Montana ,least fav: the hard stuff
  48. spongeswift
    Feb 5, 2018
    5
    Justin Timberlake's biggest mess yet. It's not a BAD album but the bag is so mixed that I don't even know why songs like Filthy were even included on the album. Say Something and Sauce were Good. But Filthy and Supplies were the WORST of the WORST. Personally you should just stream this album once then ditch it. Americana/Pop did not work here. Yet again there has not been one Blank/PopJustin Timberlake's biggest mess yet. It's not a BAD album but the bag is so mixed that I don't even know why songs like Filthy were even included on the album. Say Something and Sauce were Good. But Filthy and Supplies were the WORST of the WORST. Personally you should just stream this album once then ditch it. Americana/Pop did not work here. Yet again there has not been one Blank/Pop crossover since Taylor Swift's Red.… Expand
  49. Jose_Victor
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    Album muito enjoativo, teve musicas que não conseguir nem terminar de ouvir.
  50. anemixita91
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    pesimo, el album es realmente aburrido, como toda su musica, no me gusto para nada,
  51. abrah
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    his worst album... so far.........................................................................
  52. fckingcarlos
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    This album is such **** trash; don’t listen to it. There are far superiors albums released that you could spend your time listening to [POPPY; POPPY.COMPUTER, TINASHE; NIGHTRIDE, and IRRESISTIBLE; JESSICA SIMPSON] Please do not waste your time on this slow, meddling pop music! If you are a JUSTIN TIMBLERAKE stan, or fan, go listen to FUTURELOVE/SEXSOUNDS because that’s his only album thatThis album is such **** trash; don’t listen to it. There are far superiors albums released that you could spend your time listening to [POPPY; POPPY.COMPUTER, TINASHE; NIGHTRIDE, and IRRESISTIBLE; JESSICA SIMPSON] Please do not waste your time on this slow, meddling pop music! If you are a JUSTIN TIMBLERAKE stan, or fan, go listen to FUTURELOVE/SEXSOUNDS because that’s his only album that achieves EXCELLENCE. Good day people who read METACRITIC reviews.… Expand
  53. kfjkfjkfjekrje
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    pra negativar um album desses tem que ser muito corajoso, e invejoso........
  54. eleale
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    Com certeza o pior album do Justin, esperava muito mais devido aos trabhlos anteriores.
  55. kjrwhfwjefhw
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    eu realmente nao tenho palavras para descrever esse trabalho maravilhoso de JT
  56. brunomars24k
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    soooooooooo amazing! congrats JT, you're the man, proud of you! I loved this album
  57. PatrickASMR
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    This album is just a bad joake. It's maybe the worst pop album of the decade
  58. sasas12
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    Um álbum extremamente sem identidade alguma bem como sem canções que possamos definir como memorável ou ao menos a altura de um artista pop sério
  59. aydancan
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    This album is a MESS !! I couldn't even finish.JT go back to the woods and don't ever come back
  60. shane3125
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing album. Very unique with a creative mixture of different sounds.
  61. Jasiu
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Amazing album. I don’t really care about his commercial success because he serves quality over quantity and non of this people and “critics” is honest just blinded by hate and trends... people are ready do everything for clicks. Album is full of jams. Very personal. Full of fun. Flannel is his Mirrors 2.0. All this BlackTwitter and Janet’s deluded mean fans became brave behind theirAmazing album. I don’t really care about his commercial success because he serves quality over quantity and non of this people and “critics” is honest just blinded by hate and trends... people are ready do everything for clicks. Album is full of jams. Very personal. Full of fun. Flannel is his Mirrors 2.0. All this BlackTwitter and Janet’s deluded mean fans became brave behind their screens because they can. Music speaks for itself and does it very well. It is mix of pop, country, rnb and still Justin’s amazing style he build for this 22 years. This long in show business and still pulls 300-350k plus amazing SBHT coming will give him more boost. Really recommend this album to everyone who likes Justin’s previous works but this time with a twist. He is not for fame and commercial success anymore and he proves it on this album. He has nothing to prove after 22 years. He is happy singer, artist, actor, husband and father! Jessica and Silas both of them are part of this powerful and full of happiness project for his family and faithful fans of his music. He is not faking nor pretending that what makes this album even valuable to anyone who respects his work and doesn’t remember this Janet's incident. She has move on but her fans and BlackTwitter only remember this and punishing him for her own mistake of her try hard way to overshade Madonna’s and Britney’s scandalous kiss at VMA 2003. Didn’t work out. But easier is to blame young guy who started his career just after he left his boy band. Janet should go to TV and apologies and at least explain what really happened there not hiding! She is guilty of her own moves and people need to understand. Justin never wanted do anything against her. This show was only her own choice and decision. Justin even apologised for this at least once and he is alright with it. His music is better than ever. Man of the Woods with a twist. Extremely well produced. He is proud of it. I am proud of it. I’m glad is out! Again, ahead of its time!… Expand
  62. 123sah
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    homem mais foda nesse mundo . te amo tanto gostoso da porra.................
  63. sarahseans12
    Feb 4, 2018
    6
    Justin Timberlake... he definitely delivered on the vocals, as he always does. I appreciate how he was influenced by his Nashville surroundings like the country and woods. You can tell he was definitely influenced by Americana music. To be honest, some tracks on this album worked. The combination of Americana and funk worked. And there were definitely some awesome, groovy tracks (Filthy,Justin Timberlake... he definitely delivered on the vocals, as he always does. I appreciate how he was influenced by his Nashville surroundings like the country and woods. You can tell he was definitely influenced by Americana music. To be honest, some tracks on this album worked. The combination of Americana and funk worked. And there were definitely some awesome, groovy tracks (Filthy, Higher Higher, Montana). However, some of the tracks just did not work with this body of work (maybe on another album). I just kept thinking, "What is the point of this song when the sound is nothing like the others?"

    Don't get me wrong, I do not mind if an album is not sonically cohesive. But with this album, some tracks were just in their own world separate from the other tracks, not having any similarities to the others.

    However, I did enjoy the majority of this album. Good job Justin Timberlake on attempting to combine Americana and funk/pop/r&b.    … Expand
  64. fredypasseri
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To stay in the same things isn't really for the prince of Pop. Always looking to reinvent itself, JT brought us a wonderful album, but pity that not everyone could understand this ...… Expand
  65. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 4, 2018
    3
    This album is such a dissappointment, it's a uncoherent, forgettable, not-fun, sometimes bad produced and mixed album that tries too hard to be meaningful when the lyrics are just straight trash (usually I don't listen to Justin Timberlake for their lyrics, but in previous eforts at least the albums were fun). The 20/20 Experience was a pretty enjoyable experience for almost all theThis album is such a dissappointment, it's a uncoherent, forgettable, not-fun, sometimes bad produced and mixed album that tries too hard to be meaningful when the lyrics are just straight trash (usually I don't listen to Justin Timberlake for their lyrics, but in previous eforts at least the albums were fun). The 20/20 Experience was a pretty enjoyable experience for almost all the record, and now we got songs that probably would fit into a commercial or in a background to a commercial; it's shallow, it feels more long that it really and, again, it's 66 of loose and adrift ideas. There are highlights but most of the songs overshadow these few.

    FAV TRACKS: "Higher, Higher", "Say Something", Breeze Off the Pond”.

    LEAST FAV TRACK: "Filthy" or "The Hard Stuff".    … Expand
  66. Stormviking
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    Justin has always marched to the beat of his own drum musically and the results are always better for it. Once again, going against the radio grain. He's in top form on this record. Fusing styles with ease. Classic JT but with more experimental sounds. The blend of slippery grooves and earthy Americana works much better than it ever should. Midnight Summer Jam probably does this the mostJustin has always marched to the beat of his own drum musically and the results are always better for it. Once again, going against the radio grain. He's in top form on this record. Fusing styles with ease. Classic JT but with more experimental sounds. The blend of slippery grooves and earthy Americana works much better than it ever should. Midnight Summer Jam probably does this the most effectively, when the harmonica kicks in. He actually delivers 2 albums by using the duets with Alicia Keys & Chris Stapleton to separate the groovy and rustic moods on the album but magically blend them seamlessly. There's also a beautifully haunting presence of Jessica Biel throughout this record, which by Track 16, is more telling about the effect marriage and fatherhood has had on Justin's personal growth than any single love song could convey.
    Many diverse highlights, Supplies, Midnight Summer Jam, Sauce, Morning Light, Say Something, Higher Higher, Flannel, The Hard Stuff, Wave.    … Expand
  67. marcoooooo
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    rei da po rra toda, melhor, maior e mais completo artista da atualidade, parabéns, rei
  68. prayforme12
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    fantastic album, no idea why critics don't like it. Breeze, Midnight Summer Jam, Montana, Higher Higher are some of his best songs.
  69. LetsKeepItReal
    Feb 4, 2018
    4
    Nothing special to be heard here honestly: JT seems to have left behind the trademark sound him and Timbaland developed and refined on his past projects, instead he tries to merge trap influenced pop music with a lot of country. The problem however is not him trying something new, its simply that it sounds.. mostly boring: The beats are mostly very straight forward and get repetitive overNothing special to be heard here honestly: JT seems to have left behind the trademark sound him and Timbaland developed and refined on his past projects, instead he tries to merge trap influenced pop music with a lot of country. The problem however is not him trying something new, its simply that it sounds.. mostly boring: The beats are mostly very straight forward and get repetitive over time, and JT's voice sounds too clean to make most of the country cuts interesting enough for a revisit. Even the melodies do not stick out nearly as much as on past projects. JT occasionally does tripplet flows and throws in some adlibs on this one, which I don't think fit well with the musical direction he is taking (e.g. Midnight Summer Jam.. literally could put Future in the beginning part). Overall super underwhelming, there's almost nothing to keep me hooked here.… Expand
  70. JudyRich
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    It’s really bad! a failed and sad attempt for a futuristic sound by JT. Wasted a full hour on this album I’m so mad.
  71. AMPC
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Excelente, não superou os outros álbuns mas não deixa a desejar tbm. JT ainda é o melhor da atualidade.
  72. afasilvestre
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    bomba sonora. uma mistura de sons completamente confusa e incoerente. Justin deveria ter pensado melhor antes de lançar isso. até porque até o presente momento ele tinha uma boa reputação.
  73. walden54
    Feb 3, 2018
    3
    This album must be one of the worst this year even if it just started. The album sounds offbeat, incoherent and dull it's a sort of a Frankenstein who never asked to be born, the mixture of a futuristic R&B sound and traditional country led to a sort of an abomination it's neither R&B nor country. plus Justin advertised this record for what it isn't I was expecting an organic matureThis album must be one of the worst this year even if it just started. The album sounds offbeat, incoherent and dull it's a sort of a Frankenstein who never asked to be born, the mixture of a futuristic R&B sound and traditional country led to a sort of an abomination it's neither R&B nor country. plus Justin advertised this record for what it isn't I was expecting an organic mature record, not some comic and goofy don't know what yet if only that was the worst part with songs like sauce, wave, flannel etc... packed with cringy ,what that fu**k lyrics it feels like if you walked on your dad and mom having sex . I am hugely disappointed and I was very excited for this record.… Expand
  74. eliwildheart
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    Way too convoluted and not interesting enough. You can skip this, you aren't missing much except a cluster of clashing sounds and corny lyrics. Shame.
  75. EricaGabi
    Feb 3, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum muito confuso, sou fã do JT desda era N'sync maaaas dessa vez me perece que ele não sabia o que fazer e colocou um pouco de tudo. confuso apenas confuso.… Expand
  76. britneypom
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    album maravilhoso! parabens jt, sabia q n ia me decepcionar com vc! vamo q vamo
  77. reness
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum do ano! Perfeito em todos os sentidos e emociona do inicio ao fim. Justin Timberlake está impecável como sempre!
  78. hooligann
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    álbum maravilhoso e mesmo com a junção de vários gêneros, ficou muito clara a msg do álbum
  79. williamdesbians
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    Terrible album. Most of the songs either feel empty, hollow, shallow or the sound just don't really work.
  80. julia22
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    respeita essa principe !!!!!! ele voltou com tudo . amoooooooooooooooooooooo
  81. biaaguerreiro
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Álbum incrível!!! Quem não é fã, quem não ouviu nada do álbum e tá aqui só desmerecendo em troca de nada, a porta de saída é logo ali, more.
  82. Mijtnkids
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Amei o álbum, cada vez que ouço vou gostando ainda mais cada música, como sempre o justin se inova em cada álbum
  83. JTfam
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Inspiração para todos . mostra sempre como se faz uma verdadeira obra de arte.
  84. brunomarsfan
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Tenho que admitir que mais uma vez JT se mostrou apto para um album. Realmente muito bom, com varios tipos de generos, mas uma sonoridade incrivel. Apesar da grande mistura, soube mexer bem as musicas. Sem duvidas um candidato de peso ao AOTY.
  85. yourhaj
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    Yet another amazing album by Timberlake, his first in over 4 years and he still delivers. The album is really solid and there are no skips. The highlights of this album are definitely Breeze Off The Pond and Morning Light with Alicia Keys.
  86. vyturo
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    What if I say this is the best album of the year? Wouldn't be lying. Other artists should retire
  87. sah15
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    melhor album, melhor artista, melhor pessoa. orgulho em pessoa. so imagino os shows
  88. jfdjfhihwkiej
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    flop aqui em memphis nao
    nem no brasil
    nem na galaxia
    rumo ao memoravel jt, pq iconico vc ja é
  89. Andybr
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Um dos trabalhos mais incríveis de JT! Maduro, cheio de atitude e personalidade, excelentes influências e sonoridade exemplar. Destaque para Midnight Summer Jam, Higher Hihger, Montana e Sauce. Esse trabalho conduz brilhantemente Justin Timberlake para um nível muito superior, sem igual! Perfeito!
  90. qurkemby
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Thanks for reinventing yourself again, JT! This album shows a true artist persuading his dreams, going back to his roots.
  91. hrwuhrw
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    muito amor por esse trabalho lindo do justin
    orgulho desse homem que so da alegria aos nossos ouvidos
  92. reitimberlake
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    abraçao pra nosso grupo JT BR
    e todo o sucesso do mundo para o unico artista que inova em seus trabalhos e ainda consegue pisar nos haters
  93. lena17
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    como faz pra parar de ouvir ? super hiper mega master viciada, reizinho lindo
  94. fredpasseri
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album that has Midnight Summer Jam, Say Something, Higher Higher, Breeze Off The Pond, Livin Off The Land and Morning Light deserves 10!… Expand
  95. jahshhdhfh
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    nao importa quantos haters venham aqui fingir que o album nao é bom, porque ngm pode barrar o rei timberlake
  96. SABINO17
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    álbum maravilhoso, arrasando como sempre, tnkids indo a loucura com tanta perfeição
  97. gfrut
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    que album maravilhoso
    justin rei
    icone
    os outros so tentam
    mas o unico sucessor do mj eh o homem das matas
  98. heeyks
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Country and R&B merged in a perfect way. Makes no sense to drag this risky album
  99. pietro17
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Meu homem, meu tudo, que álbum maravilhoso. impressionante como consegue ser perfeito em tudo !!!
  100. Anecarolines2
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se cada album ele trouxer uma coisa diferente, estarei satisfeita. Estou muito satisfeita com essa inovação!… Expand
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#12 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#10 Most Shared Album of 2018

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. Variety
    Mar 30, 2018
    60
    Although he’s not really mixing musical genres as originally promised, he’s mixing up some music and lyrics that shouldn’t really go together, which makes this one crazy peanut butter cup of an album.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 14, 2018
    40
    Man of the Woods is not an outright disaster but it is a significant disappointment--a record too preoccupied with image, volte face and forced “REAL” to fully engage as a coherent piece of craftsmanship.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    Throughout, Man Of The Woods seesaws brilliantly between pop and country. [Apr 2018, p.116]
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