This week we are looking at Justin Timberlake's 2000s records, Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds. Justified was Justin's coming out as a solo artist, largely produced by both Timbaland and The Neptunes (Pharrell and company). Finding a cohesive sound and direction was rough on this record. While the Neptunes are hit makers, the album as a whole was aimless -- better suited as a Micheal Jackson record that he had already passed up. For the next record, the Neptunes would not be returning, due to contractual reasons. Timbaland helped Justin "bring sexy back". This record is both more coherent in its approach and less consistent in its delivery. Still, some of the best pop songs from the 2000s can be found in these records.
