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Justin Bieber: "Die in Your Arms" reviews
PopCrush:
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‘Die in Your Arms’ is the new Justin Bieber song and the second single from ‘Believe.’ With a title like that, you may expect a somber, melancholy ballad. But nothing could be further from the truth, as it’s a neo Du-Wop jam!
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‘Die in Your Arms’ is sonically and thematically different than the sexy, hushed ‘Boyfriend,’ but like the single that preceded it, it shows a whole other side to the evolution of Justin Bieber. Swag!
4.5/5 stars
http://popcrush.com/justin-bieber-die-in-your-arms/
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Popdust:
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Not like there were too many people hating on Justin Bieber’s lead Believe single “Boyfriend”—the song debuted at #2 on the Hot 100 and had more rappers jumping on remixes of it than a ’90s Puff Daddy hit—but just in case, he decided to make “Die In Your Arms,” the album’s second transmission, “hater-proof.” At least according to manager Scooter Braun, who used the guarantee on Saturday when teasing the song’s release, also calling it his “favorite song on #BELIEVE” and comparing it to “old school MJ.” Bold claims all, but now that “Die in Your Arms” is upon us, we’re happy to report that we’re not gonna contradict him on any of them.
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“Boyfriend” may have marked The Bieb’s semi-self-conscious transition into “adult” pop, but while “Arms” is more unapologetically young-sounding, it’s also the more mature, balanced and professional pop song of the two. It might not be as big a hit, and it certainly won’t spawn any catchphrases as good as “swag, swag, swag on you,” but all told, it’s probably the better song, and has moments (like the subtle but stunning harmonies on the chorus) that top any of the first single’s biggest thrills. (Would it have killed him (no pun intended) to throw Cutting Crew a bone, though? Just one small lyrical reference? Fine.)
4/5 stars
http://popdust.com/2012/05/29/justin...w-leak-review/
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LA Times:
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With his new tune, "Die In Your Arms," the barely legal pop juggernaut ramps up anticipation for his second album, "Believe," with the next in a series of pre-release singles. The first one, "Boyfriend," was a minimal sliver of futurist R&B indebted to Justin Timberlake and the Neptunes. But "Die In Your Arms" has a throwback filament glow that recalls the Jackson 5 and Motown at its most teen-friendly (which means -- it's really, really good).
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