Justin was in Paris this week and threw a private listening party for a few journalists on Tuesday. There is a bunch of reviews in French so I tried to sum up all of them in this post.
THE ALBUM
- The album was described as a successful cross between retro and modern
- It shows off his mature side, both lyrically and sonically
- Regardless of the very first impression, they insist you'll be inclined to give more chances to the album because it has a very high repeat value
- Just when you think a track is finished, it starts over again
- You don't know where it starts and where it stops
- He recorded it in twenty days
- None of the tracks sounds like potential singles
- They hope that radio will give the songs he chooses as singles a shot
THE SONGS
Pusher Love Girl
- It comes into its own in studio form
- Powerful beat
- Light and catchy verses
- Strong, heavy, infectious choruses
- Justin beatboxes in the second part
- ONE OF THE LINES: You're my cocaine, my heroin, my MDMA/I'm just a junkie for your love
Don't Hold The Wall
- Tribal beat
- Eastern sound
- Described as astonishing, surprising and innovative
- Compared to 'Earth Intruders' by Björk in terms of experimentation
Strawberry Bubblegum/Spaceship Coupe
- Retro production
- Compared to Barry White
- Numerous sexual metaphors and ideal for making babies
- Not radio-friendly
Tunnel Vision
- Very 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'-esque and catchy
- Described as classic Justin
That Girl
- Jazz horns
- Minimalist production
Let The Groove Get In
- Built on a raw Latin beat
- Divided into two completely distinct parts
Blue Ocean Floor
- Sung nearly a cappella
- Almost no beat whatsoever
- Waves in the background
- ONE OF THE LINES: Under the water you scream so loud the silence drowns you
That's about it at the moment. I'll post more info if we get some.
I can't even imagine what it will sound like.
I usually don't listen to leaks but download iTunes plus version of the album on the Friday they are usually always out first. Then I buy the album Tuesday in stores.
