The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and J.T. had some catching up to do. Relying heavily on production by Timbaland and J-Roc, "20/20" is a bombastic soul album woven from engrossing beats and epic, seven minute jams. From the Gatsby–esque string opening to the humid, jungle bump of “Don’t Hold the Wall” the production is multifaceted and exciting. This isn’t just a return for Timberlake—hearing Timbaland’s famous ‘wiki–wiki–break it down now’ on “Tunnel Vision” is absolutely nostalgia–inducing. Lyrically, the album offers typical R&B clichés (Justin fails to break ground in the sexy nickname department with “Strawberry Bubblegum”), but J.T. and his reliably polished voice only care about getting you moving.
Grade: A–
Sounds Like: The champagne is flowing and everyone is dressed to the nines
99-Cent Download: “Tunnel Vision”
