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If Justified was Justin Timberlake's declaration of independence from the world of boy bands, Futuresex/Lovesounds marks his arrival as a serious, cutting-edge artist. Rap producer Timbaland returns in a greatly expanded role -- he produced 10 of the disc's 12 tracks and even adds accompanying vocal flavor to the hypnotic breakout single "Sexyback." Throughout the disc, JT impressively asserts himself amid the clattering, electro-funk grooves of songs like the Prince-ly "Until the End of Time" and the "Cry Me a River"-reminiscent "What Goes Around….Comes Around (Interlude)." Like fellow former Mouseketeer Christina Aguilera, Timberlake has vocal chops that cut deeper than most, and he displays them convincingly, from his falsetto-infused workout over the synthesizer squiggles of "My Love" (featuring a seamless T.I. cameo) to his convincing rap flow on the slow-rolling Three 6 Mafia collaboration "Chop Me Up." And just when you think that Timberlake's main topical motive is lasciviousness of Rick James proportions, the Memphis native takes it down a notch and shows off his southern roots. A cameo by gospel superstar Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir on "Losing My Way," a sparse nod to crack addiction, gives way to the closing track, the Rick Rubin-produced "(Another Song) All Over Again," a heartfelt ballad that evokes vintage Michael Jackson. With Futuresex/Lovesounds, Timberlake has finalized his transition from wholesome pinup boy to mature man of pop.
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TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Futuresex/Lovesound 4:02
2 Sexyback DVD 4:02
3 Sexy Ladies/Let Me Talk to You (Prelude) 5:32
4 My Love / T.I. 4:36
5 Love Stoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude) 7:24
6 ...What Goes Around...Comes Around (Interlude) 7:28
7 Chop Me Up 5:04
8 Damn Girl 5:12
9 Summer Love/Set the Mood (Prelude) 6:24
10 Until the End of Time 5:22
11 Losing My Way 5:22
12 (Another Song) All Over Again 5:46
13 Until the End of Time 5:22
14 Sexyback Mix 4:16
15 Sexy Ladies Remix 3:50
Disc 2
1 Sexyback DVD 14:39
2 My Love / T.I. DVD 2:06
3 What Goes Around...Comes Around DVD 4:26
4 Lovestoned/I Think She Knows DVD 2:13
5 Bonus Material DVD 6:11
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