Purpose
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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6.7

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  1. imdajudgem8
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I'm a 21 year old guy who has never actually clicked with JB's tunes in the past AT ALL, and to be honest, this album is really, really great. The production includes electro, trap and synth beats, and this album contains some great features like Nas, Travis Scott, Big Sean and Skrillex. Lyrically, it is decent, and his voice really goes well on the production. Overall, for those whoI'm a 21 year old guy who has never actually clicked with JB's tunes in the past AT ALL, and to be honest, this album is really, really great. The production includes electro, trap and synth beats, and this album contains some great features like Nas, Travis Scott, Big Sean and Skrillex. Lyrically, it is decent, and his voice really goes well on the production. Overall, for those who dislike JB, this album does have some bangers and some good tracks, so check it out.… Expand
  2. JulioM0618
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    El álbum en general es muy bueno, las canciones que no son tan buenas las compensa con las que soy muy buenas, muy buenas letras.
    Solo esperaba un álbum mas movido teniendo coml referencia los singles.
  3. Szen
    Nov 18, 2015
    5
    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.
  4. ahmedimran
    Jan 28, 2016
    5
    Not a very big JB fan but this album was average. Sorry and Love Yourself are some good songs but the album overall did not satisfy me. Believe was much better. Maybe he should have had more relevant features?
    Probably a collab with Selena which got leaked? That song was good. Or another collab with Nicki Minaj, maybe Beauty and a Beat 2.0
    I think he should just stick with normal pop music.
  5. jdog1327
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    The production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of JustinThe production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of Justin Timberlake, however at some points in the album you get the sense that he is trying to show off his range when it isn't necessary and can hinder the songs.… Expand
  6. katyswift
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum dele: bem feito, ótimas composições, vocais no ponto e acima de tudo uma submissão ao modo teen de fazer musica. Mostrou que sabe fazer mais do que polemicas e refrões do tipo "baby, baby. oh like baby". Parabéns ao menino Justin, exceto a monstruosa "mark my words", cumpriu totalmente a promessa de um álbum de qualidade.… Expand
  7. Jumpman
    Jan 16, 2016
    5
    Justin Bieber hitting rock bottom was something that has been predicted for a teen star who got exposed to great fame at an early age and could not keep up with the hype and thr hate. What was unpredictable was justin coming back with an album worth listening unlike his previous projects delivering a new sound without losing its pop appeal . Justin managed to almost erase his past personaJustin Bieber hitting rock bottom was something that has been predicted for a teen star who got exposed to great fame at an early age and could not keep up with the hype and thr hate. What was unpredictable was justin coming back with an album worth listening unlike his previous projects delivering a new sound without losing its pop appeal . Justin managed to almost erase his past persona without leaving his stellar fanbase hungry.… Expand
  8. nirvanafreak
    Nov 22, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Favourite Songs: Sorry, Where Are Ü Now, What Do You Mean?
    Least Favourite Songs: No Pressure (feat. Big Sean), Children, Purpose, Love Yourself
    I never thought I would listen to a whole Justin Bieber album but he seems to be getting more respected so even though the albums cover art is a pretentious bag of bollocks I felt like I should give the actual music a chance. Plus, I had enjoyed a few of the singles that had dropped prior to the album release so I wanted to see if he had anything else to offer me. So did he? Well the short answer is no. So first off, his voice is still whiney as **** and it really grinds down on me over the length of the album. You don't even have to get past track 1 before you hear some high-pitched oo-oo's. It's not even just his voice that annoys me it's the stupid swag present in his delivery- most notably on 'Where Are Ü Now' when he says the title of the song but puts an emphasis on each word. I don't really want to go into the lyrics, they haven't really changed much in any way, but I do want to talk about the production on this thing because it is very inviting. There's a lot of solid electronic beats on here and some very catchy beats as well but as a whole it's just too laid back. It becomes very boring and one dimensional extremely quickly. The features are **** and they were predictably **** (Big Sean, Halsey and Travis Scott who I actually like but one of the biggest reasons for me loving his music is the production he picks and his hooks but all he did on here was a verse which is literally the worst thing you could get him to do.) The singles off the album have catchy beats and choruses but overall it's just a really plain album.
    Better Than Previous Project?: Definitely
    Try This If You Like: Skrillex and Diplo present Jack Ü    … Expand
  9. pcopelosb
    Aug 25, 2016
    6
    The album is a "radio friendly" and a only single listen in my opinion. The best tracks on the CD in my opinion are:
    1 - The Feeling (ft. Halsey)
    2 - Sorry
    3 - Love Yourself
  10. diegoospina
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    es un muy buen álbum lo recomiendo totalmente, ya deben dejar de lado el odio por justin bieber ha mejora mucho, no se deben quedar solo con la canción baby abran su mente a su nueva música les encantara.
  11. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 7, 2016
    6
    Purpose é, provavelmente, um dos piores álbuns que eu já ouvi. Mediano ao extremo. Existe apenas três músicas boas nesse álbum, o resto... excluo sem pena. Justin Bieber tem talento, mas o pop genérico dele não me agrada.

    Pontos Altos: Sorry, Love Yourself, Company
    Pontos Baixos: O resto
  12. mandalynsmusic
    May 5, 2016
    6
    As much as the next girl, I am part of the belief that Justin Biebers music has made a vast improvement. The sound is catchy, but not irritating. However, some of the lyrics in some of his new songs in the "Purpose" album have been some what questionable.I took passages from one of Justin Biebers old songs, “Baby”, and one of his newest, “Love Yourself”. I calculated the readability ofAs much as the next girl, I am part of the belief that Justin Biebers music has made a vast improvement. The sound is catchy, but not irritating. However, some of the lyrics in some of his new songs in the "Purpose" album have been some what questionable.I took passages from one of Justin Biebers old songs, “Baby”, and one of his newest, “Love Yourself”. I calculated the readability of each f these and concluded that “Baby” has a readability of ages 7-8, which is strange as it was apparently aimed at girls aged 10-15. But what’s more interesting is that is newer song, “Love Yourself”, which is supposed to be a more mature, deep meaning song, gave us a readability of 6-7! That’s right, the teen heartthrob is still very much a teen, even though Love Yourself was released five years after Biebers debut song when he was only fifteen. His so called growth into adulthood is mis-lead, unfortunately. I’m not saying his songs are of any less quality, but they certainly aren’t more sophisticated.… Expand
  13. Kerry-Paul
    Jan 29, 2017
    6
    When you think of Justin Bieber serious is not one of the words that comes to mind when describing him. Much like his work to be frank. While there are a few CUTE songs on the album targeting his pubescent fanbase who have affectionately dubbed themselves the 'Beliebers', listeners looking for a great listening experience will not find it here. However, for effect I'll give him a 6/10.When you think of Justin Bieber serious is not one of the words that comes to mind when describing him. Much like his work to be frank. While there are a few CUTE songs on the album targeting his pubescent fanbase who have affectionately dubbed themselves the 'Beliebers', listeners looking for a great listening experience will not find it here. However, for effect I'll give him a 6/10. Considering this is his best work when compared to his albums prior to 'Purpose'. Mark you I used the word 'best' very cautiously. I'm secretly rooting for him as he is still very young… Expand
  14. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Justin brought this deep, intimate album. The ripening of it incredible and enormous, a more sonic and productive side and partnerships. Skrillex in his production and Justin's compositions become huge songs.
  15. anada
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    I can't believe Purpose has such bad ratings...like what the hell? This is Justin's best album to date and he broke many records with it. He is truly the prince of pop.
  16. habituallie
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    He's the prince of pop so far, no one can do what him do, end of history, Justin for life!
  17. herarare
    Feb 17, 2020
    0
    Some of his album is not bad but still not interesting. Thank u, next jb. Keep trying
  18. bryanmalasig
    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
  19. Gloria7
    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 .
  20. dnic
    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.
  21. Aneesha
    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
  22. MarieBurckle
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Aaaah, que álbum maravilhoso, pessoal, profundo, eu amei as músicas dele, que orgulho do Justin amadurecendo tando depois de tantas coisas na vida, só precisa melhorar em outras agora!
  23. Iojhug
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Very good album but... all of these "One Direction" haters putting bad reviews are pathetic... Metacritic moderators please do something before user reviews looks like a half of haters just trying to put down the user score down !
  24. boringws
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best 2015 album, it worked great and it has been increasing over time! justin deserves all the recognition that an artist must have, their songs are written by own. congrats… Expand
  25. Yankees
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Fresh album ! Amazing productions, smooth voice everything is here to make a good album... Purpose is a very good album if you enjoy different genres of music and if you like GOOD music
  26. ChesterKiwi
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    After being a joke for so long, Bieber did something right with his music and released a really freaking good and chill album. It was such a surprise to hear this album and actually really dig it.
  27. persie
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is phenomenal. Thank you Justin for bringing us great music once again. I always enjoy your music, your songs are always memorable and music that I want to hear over and over again.

    Can't wait to see you in concert!!!
  28. teenduda
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    this album is wonderful, justin voice to this even better and this album quite different from the others he grew up and his music is maturing congratulations justin!
  29. Jbsj2077
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Wonderful vocals, perfect production thanks to producers Skrillex(!!!), MdL and long-time collaborator Poo Bear just to name a few. R&B and EDM influences are here in full effect. Musically, this is Justins best album yet. I hear a lot of 90's, early 2000's R&B in this album.
    Justin has proved himself worthy of a true artist (for me, that was 2013's Journals album, but I think a lot more    Wonderful vocals, perfect production thanks to producers Skrillex(!!!), MdL and long-time collaborator Poo Bear just to name a few. R&B and EDM influences are here in full effect. Musically, this is Justins best album yet. I hear a lot of 90's, early 2000's R&B in this album.
    Justin has proved himself worthy of a true artist (for me, that was 2013's Journals album, but I think a lot more people will be impressed by Purpose and he will earn the respect he deserves.) It's time for Justin Bieber to stop being a punchline to a joke in peoples eyes and to take him seriously as a musician. He has shown his perseverance in song writing and also turning his life around for the better. There are the typical JB love songs but a lot more inspiring songs this time around. I'm proud of Justin and how hes changed for the better. I think a lot of the negative comments about the album are instant reactions...give it time! people will see how wonderful this album. Bieber is the new-school MJ. That might sound crazy but think about it.    … Expand
  30. emroGhost
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The best work from him. Fav songs: Sorry, Company, The Feeling and Children. Hit the Ground is f*ck good. The best of deluxe version. Poor songs: Been You, Purpose and Life Is Worth Living.
  31. AbhiJustin123
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    PURPOSE is certainly the best album ever. What Do You Mean, Sorrry, Love Yourself, Company, No Sense, The Feeling, Purpose, No Pressure, I'll Show You, Where Are Ü Now, Children, All In It, Been You, Life Is Life Worth Living, Mark My Words, Home to Mama,.... Its hard to leave even a single song from the album while making a list of the best songs of all time. Love all of them. Justin's anPURPOSE is certainly the best album ever. What Do You Mean, Sorrry, Love Yourself, Company, No Sense, The Feeling, Purpose, No Pressure, I'll Show You, Where Are Ü Now, Children, All In It, Been You, Life Is Life Worth Living, Mark My Words, Home to Mama,.... Its hard to leave even a single song from the album while making a list of the best songs of all time. Love all of them. Justin's an awesome man! Best Album for sure!… Expand
  32. ShyamPrasad
    Mar 29, 2016
    1
    HORRIBLE album..all songs sound the same..repetitive beats and justin's 1 octave vocals really dull and unimpressive. Justin can't sing let alone make music. The 1 point is for Skrillex and Diplo
  33. Caliwest
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I think it was worth the wait. If you can't see JB's talent even in this work then i can do nothing for you. A consistent album with soul and love with catchy songs, but also rap/rnb songs like No Sense with the magnificent Travis Scott or Trust and others... We can clearly see that the eclecticism of Justin and is passion for music has never been that strong, and it's only the beginning...
  34. Wael
    Nov 23, 2015
    7
    Justin Bieber is back and the world is freaking out. Should it be, though?
    The new album, 'Purpose', preceded by its excellent lead single 'What Do You Mean?', does, indeed, work. Enlisting the help of big names in hip/hop-dance-new wave, the Biebs' new sound suits him very well. He is vulnerable (see 'I'll Show You), vengeful (Ed Sheeran-penned-'Love Yourself'), apologetically honest    Justin Bieber is back and the world is freaking out. Should it be, though?
    The new album, 'Purpose', preceded by its excellent lead single 'What Do You Mean?', does, indeed, work. Enlisting the help of big names in hip/hop-dance-new wave, the Biebs' new sound suits him very well. He is vulnerable (see 'I'll Show You), vengeful (Ed Sheeran-penned-'Love Yourself'), apologetically honest ('Sorry'), and grateful ('Life is Worth Living'/'Purpose'). Unfortunetaly, tracks like 'Children' and 'No Pressure' sound very generic and don't really work.
    All in all, the sound works, the vocals are excellent, and the confidence shines. All of those elements answer the question: YES, 'Purpose' is, indeed, worth the hype.    … Expand
  35. raemoe
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece, he worked so hard on it i love his new music! I can't pick a favorite song on it like really! what an impressive job he did.
  36. boucherilya
    Jul 31, 2017
    0
    Говно для реально отбитых девочек, у которых только начинается пубертатный период. Страшный, бездарный, эгоистичный урод, который только и делает, что отсасывает всем продюсерам подряд, чтобы хоть как-нибудь попытаться войти в музыкальную историю со своими "хитами", но, к счастью, все эти попытки тщетны, так как такой понос ну никак не может оставить ни малейшего влияния на музыкуГовно для реально отбитых девочек, у которых только начинается пубертатный период. Страшный, бездарный, эгоистичный урод, который только и делает, что отсасывает всем продюсерам подряд, чтобы хоть как-нибудь попытаться войти в музыкальную историю со своими "хитами", но, к счастью, все эти попытки тщетны, так как такой понос ну никак не может оставить ни малейшего влияния на музыку
  37. lordelegend
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Джастин Спидбер без раздумий самый бездарный говноед в мире, а его музыку можно сравнить разве что с поносом животных пасущихся на плантациях, да и то этим поносом разрешено удобрять землю, а сблёв Спидбера разрешено лишь утилизировать чтобы не заразиться какой-нибудь инфекционной болезнью.
    0 из 10    Джастин Спидбер без раздумий самый бездарный говноед в мире, а его музыку можно сравнить разве что с поносом животных пасущихся на плантациях, да и то этим поносом разрешено удобрять землю, а сблёв Спидбера разрешено лишь утилизировать чтобы не заразиться какой-нибудь инфекционной болезнью.
    0 из 10
  38. diegonelli
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    he changed and for better, i unlike his previous albums but this is very good. im giving it a 7 because most songs sound like the same r&b songs but still so catchy. my favs are we are and life is worth living. x
  39. whoisthiagol
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    I venture to say that this album is one of his best albums produced this year and the best of it. Do not like it, but I have to admit that he did a great job, the songs are so tasty hearing, where clearly you can hear his voice without an album full of effects. Justin Congratulations, great job!
  40. GovernmentMan
    Nov 15, 2015
    3
    I had to force myself to listen to this record. That’s just how boring it was. To be honest I thought this guy was done for in the music business but he came back with ‘Purpose’.

    To start of the record he starts by waling out a melody through “nah’s and duns”. Then a mellow trap-like beat plays accompanies him while he sings meaningless and generic lyrics about living a lie called ‘Mark    I had to force myself to listen to this record. That’s just how boring it was. To be honest I thought this guy was done for in the music business but he came back with ‘Purpose’.

    To start of the record he starts by waling out a melody through “nah’s and duns”. Then a mellow trap-like beat plays accompanies him while he sings meaningless and generic lyrics about living a lie called ‘Mark My Words’.

    The third song on the record, titled ‘What Do You Mean’ was a big hit before he released this. I honestly don’t mind this one song besides the piano and the clocks. It just doesn’t fit the song at all. The lyrics are crap but what do you expect from JB?

    A few more boring song later ‘No Pressure’ comes up which features rapper Big Sean. The lyrics in this song seem to have the same theme as ‘What Do You Mean’ (running out of time, making up your mind). Then Big Sean comes in with his monotone voice. I thought it was interesting that he mentioned Yoko Ono in the song.

    A few other electronically processed and computer generated lyrics later comes ‘Where Are Ü Now” which features Skrillex and Diplo. The verse sounds Skrillex-like with JB’s filtered voice. Then the beat drops in normal Skrillex fashion and it’s actually not bad. The melody is pretty good and everything but of course Skrillex made this song and Justin Beiber didn’t. I thought the horn could get kind of anyoing sometimes during my second listen of this song.

    The next song is an EDM-like song titled ‘Children’ and he’s talking about making a different. When the beat drops I actually had a smile on my face because it wasn’t bad a all.

    Lastly, the final song ‘Purpose’ starts off with a sad piano vibe. Then he starts singing some more generic lyrics. After listening to this record and almost falling asleep (twice) besides the few tolerable tracks on album I think it was just boring and unoriginal.    … Expand
  41. CarolineC
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    His voice is on point in this album, sounds really beautiful, it's so good.
    The lyrics are romantics and some are really inspirational, and the best for him is that he co-write every music in this album
    The mixes are so good, all on point. The album is really good. 'Mark My Words' sounds so **** good with his vocals. 'Sorry' is so good to dance in a nightclub and with 'children' you can    His voice is on point in this album, sounds really beautiful, it's so good.
    The lyrics are romantics and some are really inspirational, and the best for him is that he co-write every music in this album
    The mixes are so good, all on point. The album is really good. 'Mark My Words' sounds so **** good with his vocals. 'Sorry' is so good to dance in a nightclub and with 'children' you can not only dance but learn with the lyrics. He is definitely a new Bieber.    … Expand
  42. rebeligado
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    O melhor álbum junto com o Journals, com Skrillex na produção, tinha quer ser essa maravilha que estamos vendo, com 2 hits, sendo que 1 deles atingiu o topo da Billboard.

    Love Sorry, The Felling, Company I'II Show You, Been You e Mark My Words.

    Principe do Pop!
  43. Mannhorse
    Jan 28, 2016
    7
    Mark My Words is the only song here that has actual innovation or inventiveness. The rest of the album is by-the-numbers, although Justin does give songs like Love Yourself or Purpose soul that most of this generation's pop music severely lacks. The production, if nothing new, is nice to the ears too.
  44. jafetniccals
    Nov 28, 2015
    0
    Another terrible album, generic music, junk lyrics (not written by JB) and horrible voices, Justin is just a pretty face for the teenage girls, and not a musician as he likes to call him.
  45. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    2
    To me this proves that Justin is improving from his earlier albums but it still isn't good enough he should be producing brilliant albums but instead he bores me to tears and I put something else on.
  46. artpopgr
    Jan 30, 2016
    3
    Forced and pretentious, this is not Justin Bieber music. He has at least 5 writers on each song, and that doesn't justify the tragic, cliché lyrics. Love Yourself needs too much the person who wrote it, Ed Sheeran, and Justin just won't fill that expectation. An album with too many tracks to be cohesive that tries to appeal to a more general public.
  47. nanijoyce
    Dec 2, 2015
    1
    What a boring **** album uh
    Eu realmente achei chatinho e muito repetitivo, nem de longe é um album que gostaria de ouvir e não recomendo pra ngm. Pra uma volta deveria ter sido melhor mas é cansativo.
  48. PCRcovers
    Mar 24, 2016
    0
    Música comercial muy mal hecha, cabe aclarar que hay que música comercial muy bien hecha y que es muy buena pero este no es el caso. Como siempre con este artista líricas muy pobres y simples, y ni se diga de la música, es muy básica. La producción es muy buena, y es lo único que se salva de este disco. es sorprendente como es que este disco tuvo tanto es éxito, la verdad da vergüenza.
  49. Comunitycritic
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    Es un disco maduro pero eso no define el contenido de este disco, necesita mejores sonidos y mejor contexto de las letras. Es uno de los discos malos del 2015, la única canción buena que tiene este disco es "Love Yourself" y las demás no son muy buenas.
  50. Sadblee
    Nov 13, 2015
    6
    Jamás escuché el disco con la intención de dar criticas negativas pero fue un poco decepcionante, esperaba más de Bieber. No es más que una buena colección de singles, es diferente y probablemente me empiece a gustar en un tiempo. Todas las canciones son bastante similares pero sus fans lo van a disfrutar, por ahora es un 6/10 para mí.

    Mis favoritas: 1 - What Do You Mean? 2 - Sorry    Jamás escuché el disco con la intención de dar criticas negativas pero fue un poco decepcionante, esperaba más de Bieber. No es más que una buena colección de singles, es diferente y probablemente me empiece a gustar en un tiempo. Todas las canciones son bastante similares pero sus fans lo van a disfrutar, por ahora es un 6/10 para mí.

    Mis favoritas:

    1 - What Do You Mean?
    2 - Sorry
    3 - The Feeling (feat. Halsey)
    4 - I'll Show You
    5 - Children    … Expand
  51. NataliaChase
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This album is really good, it's one of the bests albuns by Bieber I'm really impressed, most of the musics are awesome, I loveeeeeed this album. Bieber stays that way
  52. DREWTURNZ
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    surely one of the best albums of his career. He showed a lot of improvement and maturity on this album (unlike some who just only try). Bieber deserves all the achievements that have been receiving, he gave a comeback and was superior to those who did not believe him and applaud today. Clearly, prince of pop
  53. NatsOpinion
    Apr 18, 2016
    0
    I mean, the album is good overall, but we can't deny that 80% of the songs have the same rhythm, I'm not a fan of ballads but the ones on the album are the best part, anyway, it doesn't cease being a basic record.
  54. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    0
    this album just consist of cheap edm music nothing special and all these songs sound same and same rythm nothing new things on this album just terrible
  55. Cande
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    I think is a great album with from the begining to the end, he's doing a great transition proving himself like one of the biggest pop strs od tge planet and showing the world that he can make goos music for everyone
  56. Kysheidi
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    Justin Bieber made a huge comeback with a strong lead single and heavy promotion for his first single and his upcoming album, it worked and "What Do You Mean" became a smash single, because of the promotion and because the song was good, Good for a comeback single? No, But Good for a lead single? Yes. He released "Sorry" as the second single which was so good and proved that Justin hasJustin Bieber made a huge comeback with a strong lead single and heavy promotion for his first single and his upcoming album, it worked and "What Do You Mean" became a smash single, because of the promotion and because the song was good, Good for a comeback single? No, But Good for a lead single? Yes. He released "Sorry" as the second single which was so good and proved that Justin has completely changed directions with his album and made the world excited for whats next. The album was released and it was so good and very different from his past albums. It was more mature, very strong and good content and definitely good featuring artists, of course we were disappointed that there wasn't a Drake collar but with Big Sean, Halsey and Travis Scott, i can say that Justin did a great job.… Expand
  57. DutyCritic
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    A great album with personal songs. Justin Bieber knows how to make catchy pop ballads and deep slow songs. He's garnered many hits from this album for a reason.
  58. killkill
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    generic trash. he can't write for sht and all his music is boring and bland. shawn mentos tease too
  59. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Generic, bad quality music which i have come to expect from Justin. Nothing worth a listen.
  60. anapopescu
    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.
  61. itsmanuelalex
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    it's so bad, it sounds repetitive, I didnt enjoy it while I was listening to it, I expected more for this album, this album sucks. I'm so dissapointed,
  62. justinbieberis
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    well, I will tell you the truth: this is the worst album of 2015. Don't buy it, it is not worth it. Reflection and Revival are better than this album. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeew
  63. upandre
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    I was so excited for this album until I heard it. It's a Justin's album or Skrillex? It sucks! The only good song there, is Sorry and just because it's catchy and that's it. He's trying way to hard.
  64. Ellysworld
    Nov 13, 2015
    1
    All the songs are so similar ... Some of them are cute but, I don't know there's no point in making an album if you're going to use the same sound in half of it? I gave 1 just because I think "life is worth living" is a good song, the rest of them are just boring.
  65. JUANCHO0202
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Nice album, it has several sound, with dance-pop, electronic, very innovate, i like it. Besides, it has music with beautiful lyrics. I think could be better, but is good.
  66. kogaminho
    Nov 26, 2015
    0
    Dei ZERO pq me deu vontade :) Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem? Problem?
  67. irvingazzof
    Nov 21, 2015
    0
    electronically processed and computer generated lyrics. ''Children'' save this album a little, but it isn't enough. Dissapointed on how much the people consider the diverse ways of electronic like music, don't matter how much you say it, it is not. The electronic is a bubblegum, and the biggest example is ''sorry''. that song sound like ''how deep is your love'' by calvin harris so much,electronically processed and computer generated lyrics. ''Children'' save this album a little, but it isn't enough. Dissapointed on how much the people consider the diverse ways of electronic like music, don't matter how much you say it, it is not. The electronic is a bubblegum, and the biggest example is ''sorry''. that song sound like ''how deep is your love'' by calvin harris so much, a little mainstream lyrics, electronic beat and caribbean, ew. Love yourself is not bat at all, but like children, is not enough. The singles excited me about this album, i was expecting more.… Expand
  68. tavernard
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That evolution album! Great candidate to grammy!
    Seriously, it is AWESOME! There is no bad music, ALL EXCELLENT! MY CONGRATULATIONS JB, WIN OVER A FAN!    … Expand
  69. sarahg224
    Nov 14, 2015
    0
    All the songs are the same. Same beat same style same everything
    I would like to hear different sounds and different vocals for certain songs but there's none so to me I would rate 4 out of 10
  70. symnation
    Nov 20, 2015
    0
    Basic ass album. No uniqueness at all. No flow and it just is a radio made album. His worst album honestly. The best song on here is ¨Sorry" but the others are corny and poorly sang
  71. lucrls
    Nov 27, 2015
    2
    amiga se aposenta em nome de jesus e vai procurar outra coisa pra fazer... ninguém quer ouvir sua voz de taquara rachada se doendo por causa da selena gomez nao! alem de ser um album horrível tenho que ouvir as batidas sem graças genericadas pelo jack u. melhore, justin bieber, so melhore.
  72. AndreaSMPTH
    Nov 14, 2015
    1
    Really bad. Algunas suenan bien pero esto no me gusto, tal vez solo es que nunca me agrado su actitud y ahora estoy aquí comentando algo que realmente me tiene sin cuidado.
  73. Samimacedo
    Jan 20, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reasonable material, boring voice as always, annoying middle -sounding however sounds cool at times , strong compositions , and the contradiction sounds strong this album when "Love yourself" says not wanting to his old love , and "sorry" says he wants Selena right back , reasonable material. kinda cool to… Expand
  74. HolyFloWelch
    Nov 16, 2015
    0
    the album also takes itself so seriously that too often it inadvertently suppresses exactly what made Bieber so appealing in the first place. nnnnnnnn
  75. BeatrizLima
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    is always the same with this new generation, all that occurred, are not very many songs with good lyrics, but has a silver lining in all this is that for fans
  76. matheusbrigida
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    This is a bubble gum teen album. This is a Reflection 2.0 just made to hit and he forgot the quality. He is so focus to get the #1 thet forgot to do a good album. Forget Selena, she's movin' on and is happy now. HER ALBUM IS BETTER THAN YOU
  77. selenator
    Nov 14, 2015
    6
    I actually listened to this album hoping it would be really good because I liked Sorry, What Do You Mean?, Love Yourself and I'll Show You which were all released prior to the album. However, I was disappointed to find that most of all the other tracks were a little 'meh' - some of them I liked like Purpose, Children and some others but most of them all sounded too similar to each otherI actually listened to this album hoping it would be really good because I liked Sorry, What Do You Mean?, Love Yourself and I'll Show You which were all released prior to the album. However, I was disappointed to find that most of all the other tracks were a little 'meh' - some of them I liked like Purpose, Children and some others but most of them all sounded too similar to each other and you can sometimes not even here is voice due to the music being too loud over him. A disappointing album but it has some good songs on it.… Expand
  78. fallouts
    Nov 24, 2015
    0
    Bad album that isn't made out of passion. It's made so he can get more tattoos, and pay his out standing charges and fees from the bad stuff he committed.
  79. ben_zo77
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This is Bieber's first album as a legitimate artist. With major assists from Poo Bear and, especially, Skrillex, he's given us a solidly above average album. Half of the album is nearly flawless, yet the other half is mediocre. Purpose is the first Bieber album I've listened to all the way through and the only one I've enjoyed at all. I'm definitely looking forward to his next project toThis is Bieber's first album as a legitimate artist. With major assists from Poo Bear and, especially, Skrillex, he's given us a solidly above average album. Half of the album is nearly flawless, yet the other half is mediocre. Purpose is the first Bieber album I've listened to all the way through and the only one I've enjoyed at all. I'm definitely looking forward to his next project to see if he takes another step forward and, hopefully, tightens up his artistic identity even further. ~ 7.7/10
    ~ with deluxe and Walmart edition tracks: 6.6/10
    Best track: "Love Yourself"
    Other notable tracks: "I'll Show You", "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry", "Company" & "We Are"    … Expand
  80. brunomean
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year, has a ritm and melody too much different to the others albums, was amazing i love it, and his voice is sexy, the letters are so beautiful and mlancolic
  81. luazao
    Nov 13, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bem chatinho, gostei de algumas músicas mas me lembra muito o Journals, pra mim, é um journals 2.0, mas tirando isso achei bom, as melhores músicas são Purpouse e I ill show you, as outras são meio farofinha sabe?… Expand
  82. luizfilipe
    Nov 13, 2015
    6
    O álbum está bom, mas falta algo a mais, falta aquele "WOW", temos várias músicas boas mas também várias músicas chatas, ele tem que voltar com a mesma essência da era Believe ou melhor ainda pra conseguir se superar e garantir minha nota 10.
  83. SmilerofMiley
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This is the best album from Bieber. More personal, great lyrics, great sounds, good vocals. He changed and for better. My favorites songs on Purpose are "I'll Show You", "No Pressure feat. Big Sean", "No Sense feat. Travis Scott", "The Feeling feat. Halsey", "Company" and "Love Yourself".
  84. thibaesso
    Jan 1, 2016
    0
    Album muito farofa, usam batidas pra tentar atrair pessoas que gostem do album, mas o album em si n e bom, poderia ter feito muito melhor.1d fez o album muito melhor, com otimas letras e n lotou de auto tune q nem o JB
  85. rach
    Nov 13, 2015
    3
    I did not enjoy this album. Hate to say his songs mostly sounded the same, but they did. I was expecting so much more from Bieber, I honestly think he might've been better in his My World/My World 2.0 era. The songs are too electronic for me and the hype for this album was way too much. The whole "comeback" story his PR made was extremely smart, considering he never actually went away, butI did not enjoy this album. Hate to say his songs mostly sounded the same, but they did. I was expecting so much more from Bieber, I honestly think he might've been better in his My World/My World 2.0 era. The songs are too electronic for me and the hype for this album was way too much. The whole "comeback" story his PR made was extremely smart, considering he never actually went away, but everyone loves the comeback kid. Of course Bieber's voice is incredible though, it always has been. Giving him a 3 rating only because his vocals are insane.… Expand
  86. MateoDuff
    Nov 15, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad, es un album muy basico, su muica sin calidad, la verad no me gusto para nada, y el album de 1D se merece muchisimo mas, esa es mi opinion vale.… Expand
  87. vanessamenezes
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Purpose tem o som muito parecido com os albums anteriores a esse, ficou repetido e ele precisa inovar. Não parece que ele levou três anos escrevendo este album, e as músicas com a produção do skrillex devido ao seu toque acabam ocultando muito a voz dele.
  88. KINGOFPOP21
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    ew, this is a horrible album. we cannot call this as a album because this is a trash. Selena and Demi are better than jb. He's thinking about being the king of the pop, but he is a trash of the pop
  89. thefameprint
    Jan 4, 2017
    0
    Tenho apenas 3 palavras pra descrever esse lixo: Superestimado, genérico e mijado. Também temos o fato de que ele não se esforçou nem um pouco para fazer o álbum, percebemos isso quando toda música tem o mesmo estilo. Justin Bieber você não tem talento algum.
  90. AngelXCX
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    bombaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  91. Joseluismay
    Nov 13, 2015
    1
    No me ha encantado, lo único favorable han sido sus singles, no creo que haya una madurez, ni un graaan cambio. lo siento, no me gusto para nada, tanto tiempo de descanso fue un desperdicio.
  92. AnalyDewa
    Jan 29, 2017
    6
    Anos depois de seu último disco, o “Believe”, Justin Bieber retorna com o seu “Purpose”, primeiro lançamento dentro de sua maioridade. O álbum tem o propósito (tradução do seu título) de apresentar um artista antes de um mero produto. Bieber que conheceu a fama muito cedo e teve o sucesso sempre aliado a falta de privacidade e dificuldade de crescer com ela, tem letras que relatam essaAnos depois de seu último disco, o “Believe”, Justin Bieber retorna com o seu “Purpose”, primeiro lançamento dentro de sua maioridade. O álbum tem o propósito (tradução do seu título) de apresentar um artista antes de um mero produto. Bieber que conheceu a fama muito cedo e teve o sucesso sempre aliado a falta de privacidade e dificuldade de crescer com ela, tem letras que relatam essa sua “tristeza” de ser rico, bem sucedido, mas sem oportunidades de ter crescido como um jovem comum. O que não faltam são ocasiões para se lembrar de quantas vezes Justin já se envolveu em confusões públicas, desde pichações, agressões e até cusparada em fãs.
    A primeira faixa apresentada ao público, um ano antes do álbum, “Where Are Ü Now” um trap house, já demonstrava o caminho e ambição que o Bieber tinha em seguir e apresentava uma reinvenção sonora e o primeiro momento, desde então, que ele apresentava um trabalho com uma proposta inovadora e longe do pop genérico e plástico. A confiança em Diplo e Skrillex, que transformaram e conduziram “Purpose” tanto na mudança sonora quanto na maturidade do artista não foi coloca à toa, em vista que o álbum foi um sucesso instantâneo: mais de 500 mil cópias vendidas na primeira semana, hits número #1 como “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry” e “Love Yourself” e facilmente limparam qualquer nuvem negra passada do artista que já tinha chegado até em falar sobre se aposentar, ainda tão jovem.
    O comeback traz também sobre seus relacionados (leia-se Selena Gomez) e uma das faixas que mais chamaram atenção foi a co-escrita por Ed Sheeran (mestre em letras desse tipo), a já citada “Love Yourself”.
    “Purpose” sofre deslizes, mas é sem dúvidas um capítulo novo dentro da carreira do artista que agora consegue imprimir personalidade, lançar tendências sonoras (tropical house) e conquistar os ouvintes que sempre torceram o nariz para o seu repertório.    … Expand
  93. pietrzi
    Nov 18, 2015
    4
    This was my first Bieber album listened carefully and I'm really disappointed. Most songs are flat, monotonous and just boring. However, 'Sorry', 'What Do You Mean' and 'Company' (which I hope will be released as next single) are quite catchy and they improved my final score for this album. No, it's not too late to say sorry for not living up to my expectations with this album, Mr. Bieber.
  94. chiragk007
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    what a amazing comeback of JB , this album is a truely platinum and it was his best albm ever
    me BTW a belieber you can follow me on twitter @aachirag31 i always follow back
  95. LuisOttavio
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    The album is good, though not great, is very common than he already did, and I think it should have modified, like the album, but not extremely good, so my score is 7
  96. LinttaFlamingo
    Sep 19, 2016
    7
    Many of the songs were very relatable in my opinion. Justin has a really good voice, and the album had a lot of well written songs. While some of them felt too similar to the other ones, it's still an album that is definitely worth listening to.
  97. coroinha66
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    A sonoridade de Purpose merece grande destaque, suas batidas são bem envolventes e suas composições são sólidas, mostrando de fato um trabalho com um foco bem desenvolvido.
  98. marinela
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Justin is just getting better and better. Purpose is very inspirational where I think people can find themselves on it. the kid is doing a great job. Personally my favorite songs are Children and Love yourself.
  99. Kerrin
    Nov 25, 2015
    6
    Bieber delivers his best album yet. Purpose displays a new track of music for Justin, one that mirrors his song Where are U Now with Diplo an Skrillex that is also featured on the album. Justin seems to be far more comfortable with this style of music, and it shows through with his stage presence and lyricism. Some of the songs seem t blend into each other, however, and seem to be tooBieber delivers his best album yet. Purpose displays a new track of music for Justin, one that mirrors his song Where are U Now with Diplo an Skrillex that is also featured on the album. Justin seems to be far more comfortable with this style of music, and it shows through with his stage presence and lyricism. Some of the songs seem t blend into each other, however, and seem to be too similar. The deluxe tracks are the lows of the album, none of them seeming to be anything special. However, Justin proved himself worthy of staying in the music industry, and there is so much more potential waiting for him.

    Highlights: What Do You Mean, Love Yourself, Life is Worth Living, Purpose    … Expand
  100. giorgoskkk
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Amazing Album. Excellent Lyricism. INCREDIBLE Vocals. I have always listened and will forever listen to his music. This kid never fails to disappoint me!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. HipHopDX
    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.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    It's full of motivational Bieb-talk about the realness of the Bieb-struggle.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    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.
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