The 20/20 Experience
by Justin Timberlake
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 19, 2013
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 493 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 441 out of 493
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 493
  3. Negative: 25 out of 493
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  1. XzaverOfficial
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Awesome album of 2013, I love it! Although the songs are long, but i like the hit singles, Suit and Tie, and Mirrors
  2. marlonfauzi
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Re-listening this album and I just have one thing to say: YOU'RE MY LITTLE PUSHER LOVE GIRL! Justin is a truly artist.
  3. Willduffy
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    This is a perfect album, definitely one of my favourites of all time. My many favourites include:
    Pusher love girl
    Suit & Tie
    Mirrors
    Blue ocean floor
    Dress on
  4. Panchogul
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    La obra cumbre de JT, quien pese a que se toma su tiempo entre cada nuevo álbum, vale realmente la pena porque se nota el gran esmero, trabajo y dedicación en The 20/20 Experience, el cual yo podría considerar como su trabajo mas consistente, maduro y colosal de toda su carrera, fin.
  5. thiagobaesso
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    I have no words for this, it's simply amazing, an incredible album and one of the best of the decade
  6. Neosquezzer
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    After 8 months of being addicted only to Futuresex/Lovesounds, with not too much eagerness, i decided just to listen to this album, but after 1 complete listening i couldnt believe my ears, it was all wonderful except for strawberry bubblegum (just not that metaphor for sex id like to hear, unlike the drugs in Pusher Love Girl and space in Spaceship Coupe). The main songs: Suit&Tie,After 8 months of being addicted only to Futuresex/Lovesounds, with not too much eagerness, i decided just to listen to this album, but after 1 complete listening i couldnt believe my ears, it was all wonderful except for strawberry bubblegum (just not that metaphor for sex id like to hear, unlike the drugs in Pusher Love Girl and space in Spaceship Coupe). The main songs: Suit&Tie, Mirrors and Tunnel Vision sound like timberlake did not just put his back into it, he put his heart, so i wanted to put 9.5/10 to this album, but metacritic allows me to put or 9 or 10, so id like to put 10/10… Expand
  7. TrevorMcAdam
    Mar 6, 2018
    8
    Even though All of the Tracks are a little bit too long except for That Girl, All the tracks (Except for Suit And Tie) Are all great with nice sounding beats and a great vocal performance from Justin. Its not as great as Futuresex/Lovesounds for me, but it is still a great album.
  8. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    It could be better of course, but overall, it's a great comeback for JT! Most of the songs are awesome, but some songs is hard to listen. Mirrors is classic song now and Suit & Tie doesn't belong to the popular music genres, but JT proves that he can pull out everything.
  9. idontknowher
    Dec 21, 2016
    1
    Horrible. Este álbum es bastante desagradable. Creo que Timberlake quiso innovar en cuanto a sonido e imagen y todo le salió mal, el disco es muy aburrido y cada canción dura milenios, las letras son bastante fuera de lugar en cuanto a la imagen que Justin le dió al promocionarlo. La única rescatable es "Mirrors" de ahí en fuera todo está totalmente desagradable.
  10. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    8
    It's a shame that The 20/20 Experience didn't live up to its title by way of, say, a visual for every song (coughcoughbeyonce), but in nearly every other way, 20/20 is one doozy of an album. It may take a special kind of listener to thoroughly enjoy the longer tracks, but who can deny the hooks on this thing? While it isn't a bass-heavy endeavor, the production on this album glistens andIt's a shame that The 20/20 Experience didn't live up to its title by way of, say, a visual for every song (coughcoughbeyonce), but in nearly every other way, 20/20 is one doozy of an album. It may take a special kind of listener to thoroughly enjoy the longer tracks, but who can deny the hooks on this thing? While it isn't a bass-heavy endeavor, the production on this album glistens and bangs in equal measure, finding the balance of pristine melody and enticing rhythms in every track. It's the little touches that give 20/20 its shine, like the barely-melodic harp flourishes on "Suit & Tie", or the aerated, creamy strings on "Strawberry Bubblegum". The album's secret weapon is "Blue Ocean Floor", a track many listeners may have never reached, and the one that keeps me coming back for full listens.… Expand
  11. Samimacedo
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    his is probably one of the greatest albums ever created. All the songs are so different from each other and they are all so amazing. Justin Timberlake's voice is so smooth and the beats and rhythms are great as well. King
  12. Jiano74
    Jan 27, 2016
    5
    At first I thought that this was a brilliant album, but now I am not too sure it is okay I guess but I certainly prefer the second part of this album but a 70 minute album with about 10 songs just isn't necessary unless it is rock or metal which this clearly isn't
  13. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  14. das_gute
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    The 20/20 Experience is a near masterpiece in every way possible; a testament to artists who strive for perfection in their music. The album challenges audiences to remember a brisker and sophisticated time while adding to them. Aside from the fun and classy lyrics, this is a beautifully composed and produced album that's as inventive as its title. JT only builds himself up to earn loudThe 20/20 Experience is a near masterpiece in every way possible; a testament to artists who strive for perfection in their music. The album challenges audiences to remember a brisker and sophisticated time while adding to them. Aside from the fun and classy lyrics, this is a beautifully composed and produced album that's as inventive as its title. JT only builds himself up to earn loud and long standing ovations after each track ends.… Expand
  15. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    JT's best album so far hands down and better than part 1 without any doubts .
    Give me what i dont know Murder True Blood Amnesia are the kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  16. monbee
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    That is what an album created by great artist should sound like. It has its own original sound and shows the maturity of the artist. A real gem in a sea of popular garbage. Justin Timberlake just doesn't dissapoint and shows why he is one of the biggest and most influential artists of his generation.
  17. MusicPro
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    This album is sweet! Justin Timberlake is making more serious music. It's elegant...
    The beats are pretty good and his voice is amazing too.
    And I know that the lyrics aren't that good and original... but who cares? The album has some amazing sweet beats like "Strawberry Bubblegum". The songs are following each other very great. Some of the songs on this album are 7-8 minutes long. The    This album is sweet! Justin Timberlake is making more serious music. It's elegant...
    The beats are pretty good and his voice is amazing too.
    And I know that the lyrics aren't that good and original... but who cares?
    The album has some amazing sweet beats like "Strawberry Bubblegum". The songs are following each other very great. Some of the songs on this album are 7-8 minutes long. The last 3 minutes following the next songs style. So the songs are following each other amazingly.

    JT isn't that young N'SYNC guy anymore. He is serious. He is trying to show something good.. and.. he did it. It's amazing.    … Expand
  18. muny
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Justin mais uma vez mostrou a todos do porque que é chamado de Príncipe/Presidente do Pop, esse provavelmente é um dos melhores álbuns dos últimos 20 anos, impecável.
  19. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    1
    Tanta espera por um album com apenas uma boa música???
    Não consigo entender por que dizem que ele é o novo Rei Do Pop,ele ta mais pra Mais Um Querendo A Coroa.
  20. gustavomelo
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    This album came in good time! I was tired of electronic songs with lyrics about parties playing on the radio all the time.

    Highlights: Spaceship Coupe, Pusher Love Girl, That Girl, Let The Groove Get In.
  21. IMAX500
    May 31, 2014
    9
    I Did not know that suit and tie and mirrors had a long version. I listened to them and it was a fun experience with Justin singing. Favorite Tracks: Pusher Love Girl, Suit and Tie, Don't hold the Wall, Let the groove get in, mirrors.
  22. KriShnaK
    May 18, 2014
    9
    This is a true Pop/R&B album. The songs are well produced. Timbaland has done a great work with the tracks. On the other hand Justin's vocals are incredibly beautiful and dynamic. "Mirrors", "Suit & Tie" and "Pusher Love Girl" are the highlights of the album. The best selling album of 2013 in the US. You outta hear this record. I would give this album a 9/10.
  23. arvintaylor138
    Feb 18, 2014
    6
    The slow jams and 'chilled-out' experience flaunts Justin Timberlake's charms and talents while other times, the tracks can just be a drag that feels never-ending.
  24. godwinkent888
    Feb 14, 2014
    5
    I was disappointed. I listened to this album primarily because of its ambitiousness and basically a return for JT in the music part of his career. But after around 3/4's through the album, I stopped. I just couldn't take it anymore. I have to admit, I was enjoying at some points of the album, it was filled with catchy hooks, some sharp lyrics, but... there's a HUGE flaw in the album: itsI was disappointed. I listened to this album primarily because of its ambitiousness and basically a return for JT in the music part of his career. But after around 3/4's through the album, I stopped. I just couldn't take it anymore. I have to admit, I was enjoying at some points of the album, it was filled with catchy hooks, some sharp lyrics, but... there's a HUGE flaw in the album: its poor song structures. JT's trying too hard to stretch out his songs in order to "conform" to the "at-least-6-minute-songs" rule in the album. I mean, some songs are good, but it gets too repetitive that the listener could easily bored, the song "Mirrors" in particular. It's catchy, meaningful, but again, just like any other song in the album, it's too lazily written just to pan out its length (the awkward phrasing in "You are, you are the love of my life" for example). I could go on and on reviewing this, but I'll just stop there. I guess you already know what I mean. To sum it up, Justin tries. I appreciate his efforts, but this album just hit the ground like a "thud" instead of a "bang".… Expand
  25. marcmyworks
    Nov 14, 2013
    5
    The right time the right sound the same producer same collaborative team almost exactly what we have heard before. The result is that though Timbaland once proved himself to be a hit maker, he now proves to be not very relevant and slightly out of touch.
  26. Ryanlap
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Track by track review

    Pusher love girl a smooth and funky song that opens up the album great 9/10
    Suit and tie growing on me but this 5 minute song that's not really my cup of tea 7/10
    Don't hold the wall a tropical funky song that is one of the strongest of the album 8.5/10
    Strawberry bubblegum a cute and soft song that does drag on but has strong vocals 7/10
    Tunnel vision some annoying beats but a different and weird type of song 7.5/10
    Spaceship coupe some of the best vocals on the album and has meaning 8.5/10
    That girl one of the highlights of the album slow funky and relaxing 9/10
    Let the groove get in a funky fun up tempo but a little bloated 8/10
    Mirrors a sad but brilliant song that delivers 9/10
    Blue ocean floor a fantastic ending and some amazing lyrics 9.5/10    … Expand
  27. PRTYNTGRVS
    Oct 23, 2013
    7
    I do applaud the ambition on this LP compared to his previous albums: Justified and Future Sex/Love Sounds, however Justin tries too hard to make his songs stick and become memorable. They do become memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. He does still retain that pop style to keep his listeners attracted while challenging them stylistically but he doesn't really follow through with theI do applaud the ambition on this LP compared to his previous albums: Justified and Future Sex/Love Sounds, however Justin tries too hard to make his songs stick and become memorable. They do become memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. He does still retain that pop style to keep his listeners attracted while challenging them stylistically but he doesn't really follow through with the sound he's giving. Just keep it short and sweet Justin, consistent even. For now his pop signature continues to shine with a few blemishes. He barely misses the mark he has set for himself, which doesn't really make this experience all to clear (20/20). But that's what Timberlake has to offer here, and his croon and intriguing enigma makes it almost impossible to resist.… Expand
  28. AweQ
    Oct 6, 2013
    7
    An impressive return to music for Timberlake and a very whole and connected album. The instrumentation is varied and interesting however, the songs sound the same after a week of listening.
  29. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Oct 4, 2013
    8
    This is the best and his most matured album that Justin Timberlake ever made.
    The lenghtly songs of the album made everyone had their eyebrows raised because nobody listens to very long songs. But, it seems like the lenghtly songs made every listener's time worth it.
    The tracklist is perfect, from the perfect opener, "Pusher Love Girl" to the perfect closer, "Blue Ocean Floor", it's like    This is the best and his most matured album that Justin Timberlake ever made.
    The lenghtly songs of the album made everyone had their eyebrows raised because nobody listens to very long songs. But, it seems like the lenghtly songs made every listener's time worth it.
    The tracklist is perfect, from the perfect opener, "Pusher Love Girl" to the perfect closer, "Blue Ocean Floor", it's like you're listening to the soundtrack of a Hollywood classic.
    The only song that was a miss is "Let the Groove In", which I felt like its somehow upbeat Latin tune is a bit out of place from this album.
    The lyrics may be mediocre but the sophisticated production backs it up perfectly.
    Timbaland's catchy back-up vocals and JT's amazing voice made this album very catchy as its own right.
    Let's not forget how JT learned from producing other songs for other artists with Timbaland and puts everything that he learned into this album.
    This ambitiously made album is a perfect album to buy for any fan and any non-fan who would proudly say that they're glad to buy this album.    … Expand
  30. elouis652012
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    This is probably one of the greatest albums ever created. All the songs are so different from each other and they are all so amazing. Justin Timberlake's voice is so smooth and the beats and rhythms are great as well.
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 6, 2013
    85
    This is the kind of record where everyone will have different favorite song, where what someone calls dull or overlong or indulgent will resonate perfectly with someone else, depending on that listener’s past musical tastes and experiences.
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  2. cokemachineglow
    May 6, 2013
    80
    The result would be encyclopedia-thumbing pastiche if it weren’t all so carefully curated, and if the production wasn’t so intricately, lavishly produced that as each track stretches into the fifth or sixth or eighth minute it was not still revealing permutations, secrets, strange little surprises.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Apr 17, 2013
    75
    While it may be a little overlong at nearly an hour and a half, there are influences from 40-odd years of pop music expertly melted together by a master craftsman to create an album of consistently brilliant songs.
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