Purpose
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1302 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 104 out of 1302
  3. Negative: 350 out of 1302
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  1. GovernmentMan
    Nov 15, 2015
    3
    I had to force myself to listen to this record. That’s just how boring it was. To be honest I thought this guy was done for in the music business but he came back with ‘Purpose’.

    To start of the record he starts by waling out a melody through “nah’s and duns”. Then a mellow trap-like beat plays accompanies him while he sings meaningless and generic lyrics about living a lie called ‘Mark    I had to force myself to listen to this record. That’s just how boring it was. To be honest I thought this guy was done for in the music business but he came back with ‘Purpose’.

    To start of the record he starts by waling out a melody through “nah’s and duns”. Then a mellow trap-like beat plays accompanies him while he sings meaningless and generic lyrics about living a lie called ‘Mark My Words’.

    The third song on the record, titled ‘What Do You Mean’ was a big hit before he released this. I honestly don’t mind this one song besides the piano and the clocks. It just doesn’t fit the song at all. The lyrics are crap but what do you expect from JB?

    A few more boring song later ‘No Pressure’ comes up which features rapper Big Sean. The lyrics in this song seem to have the same theme as ‘What Do You Mean’ (running out of time, making up your mind). Then Big Sean comes in with his monotone voice. I thought it was interesting that he mentioned Yoko Ono in the song.

    A few other electronically processed and computer generated lyrics later comes ‘Where Are Ü Now” which features Skrillex and Diplo. The verse sounds Skrillex-like with JB’s filtered voice. Then the beat drops in normal Skrillex fashion and it’s actually not bad. The melody is pretty good and everything but of course Skrillex made this song and Justin Beiber didn’t. I thought the horn could get kind of anyoing sometimes during my second listen of this song.

    The next song is an EDM-like song titled ‘Children’ and he’s talking about making a different. When the beat drops I actually had a smile on my face because it wasn’t bad a all.

    Lastly, the final song ‘Purpose’ starts off with a sad piano vibe. Then he starts singing some more generic lyrics. After listening to this record and almost falling asleep (twice) besides the few tolerable tracks on album I think it was just boring and unoriginal.    … Expand
  2. karmagan12
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    I hadn't listened a song of Justin Bieber's before this album, can't lie. I've never been a hater but his music wasn't appealing to me but as a 21 year old male I can say that the growth in his music in this album is incredible. This album is a really well executed pop album and made me appreciate his talent. Most people just blindly hate cause it's Bieber but to be real artist like ChrisI hadn't listened a song of Justin Bieber's before this album, can't lie. I've never been a hater but his music wasn't appealing to me but as a 21 year old male I can say that the growth in his music in this album is incredible. This album is a really well executed pop album and made me appreciate his talent. Most people just blindly hate cause it's Bieber but to be real artist like Chris Brown, Ty$, Trey Songz sometimes do the same music. Take it for what it is and you'll enjoy it.… Expand
  3. MateoDuff
    Nov 15, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad, es un album muy basico, su muica sin calidad, la verad no me gusto para nada, y el album de 1D se merece muchisimo mas, esa es mi opinion vale.… Expand
  4. AndreaSMPTH
    Nov 14, 2015
    1
    Really bad. Algunas suenan bien pero esto no me gusto, tal vez solo es que nunca me agrado su actitud y ahora estoy aquí comentando algo que realmente me tiene sin cuidado.
  5. diegoospina
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    es un muy buen álbum lo recomiendo totalmente, ya deben dejar de lado el odio por justin bieber ha mejora mucho, no se deben quedar solo con la canción baby abran su mente a su nueva música les encantara.
  6. jdog1327
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    The production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of JustinThe production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of Justin Timberlake, however at some points in the album you get the sense that he is trying to show off his range when it isn't necessary and can hinder the songs.… Expand
  7. edaguclu
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This album has versatility and clearly shows how much JB has matured as an artist. I honestly believe that he has made a great impact with this album. He is the sound of the future. Very impressive.
  8. marinela
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Justin is just getting better and better. Purpose is very inspirational where I think people can find themselves on it. the kid is doing a great job. Personally my favorite songs are Children and Love yourself.
  9. sarahg224
    Nov 14, 2015
    0
    All the songs are the same. Same beat same style same everything
    I would like to hear different sounds and different vocals for certain songs but there's none so to me I would rate 4 out of 10
  10. selenator
    Nov 14, 2015
    6
    I actually listened to this album hoping it would be really good because I liked Sorry, What Do You Mean?, Love Yourself and I'll Show You which were all released prior to the album. However, I was disappointed to find that most of all the other tracks were a little 'meh' - some of them I liked like Purpose, Children and some others but most of them all sounded too similar to each otherI actually listened to this album hoping it would be really good because I liked Sorry, What Do You Mean?, Love Yourself and I'll Show You which were all released prior to the album. However, I was disappointed to find that most of all the other tracks were a little 'meh' - some of them I liked like Purpose, Children and some others but most of them all sounded too similar to each other and you can sometimes not even here is voice due to the music being too loud over him. A disappointing album but it has some good songs on it.… Expand
  11. JulioM0618
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    El álbum en general es muy bueno, las canciones que no son tan buenas las compensa con las que soy muy buenas, muy buenas letras.
    Solo esperaba un álbum mas movido teniendo coml referencia los singles.
  12. Jbsj2077
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Wonderful vocals, perfect production thanks to producers Skrillex(!!!), MdL and long-time collaborator Poo Bear just to name a few. R&B and EDM influences are here in full effect. Musically, this is Justins best album yet. I hear a lot of 90's, early 2000's R&B in this album.
    Justin has proved himself worthy of a true artist (for me, that was 2013's Journals album, but I think a lot more    Wonderful vocals, perfect production thanks to producers Skrillex(!!!), MdL and long-time collaborator Poo Bear just to name a few. R&B and EDM influences are here in full effect. Musically, this is Justins best album yet. I hear a lot of 90's, early 2000's R&B in this album.
    Justin has proved himself worthy of a true artist (for me, that was 2013's Journals album, but I think a lot more people will be impressed by Purpose and he will earn the respect he deserves.) It's time for Justin Bieber to stop being a punchline to a joke in peoples eyes and to take him seriously as a musician. He has shown his perseverance in song writing and also turning his life around for the better. There are the typical JB love songs but a lot more inspiring songs this time around. I'm proud of Justin and how hes changed for the better. I think a lot of the negative comments about the album are instant reactions...give it time! people will see how wonderful this album. Bieber is the new-school MJ. That might sound crazy but think about it.    … Expand
  13. SmilerofMiley
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This is the best album from Bieber. More personal, great lyrics, great sounds, good vocals. He changed and for better. My favorites songs on Purpose are "I'll Show You", "No Pressure feat. Big Sean", "No Sense feat. Travis Scott", "The Feeling feat. Halsey", "Company" and "Love Yourself".
  14. Joseluismay
    Nov 13, 2015
    1
    No me ha encantado, lo único favorable han sido sus singles, no creo que haya una madurez, ni un graaan cambio. lo siento, no me gusto para nada, tanto tiempo de descanso fue un desperdicio.
  15. diegonelli
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    he changed and for better, i unlike his previous albums but this is very good. im giving it a 7 because most songs sound like the same r&b songs but still so catchy. my favs are we are and life is worth living. x
  16. Sadblee
    Nov 13, 2015
    6
    Jamás escuché el disco con la intención de dar criticas negativas pero fue un poco decepcionante, esperaba más de Bieber. No es más que una buena colección de singles, es diferente y probablemente me empiece a gustar en un tiempo. Todas las canciones son bastante similares pero sus fans lo van a disfrutar, por ahora es un 6/10 para mí.

    Mis favoritas: 1 - What Do You Mean? 2 - Sorry    Jamás escuché el disco con la intención de dar criticas negativas pero fue un poco decepcionante, esperaba más de Bieber. No es más que una buena colección de singles, es diferente y probablemente me empiece a gustar en un tiempo. Todas las canciones son bastante similares pero sus fans lo van a disfrutar, por ahora es un 6/10 para mí.

    Mis favoritas:

    1 - What Do You Mean?
    2 - Sorry
    3 - The Feeling (feat. Halsey)
    4 - I'll Show You
    5 - Children    … Expand
  17. JUANCHO0202
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Nice album, it has several sound, with dance-pop, electronic, very innovate, i like it. Besides, it has music with beautiful lyrics. I think could be better, but is good.
  18. persie
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is phenomenal. Thank you Justin for bringing us great music once again. I always enjoy your music, your songs are always memorable and music that I want to hear over and over again.

    Can't wait to see you in concert!!!
  19. luazao
    Nov 13, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bem chatinho, gostei de algumas músicas mas me lembra muito o Journals, pra mim, é um journals 2.0, mas tirando isso achei bom, as melhores músicas são Purpouse e I ill show you, as outras são meio farofinha sabe?… Expand
  20. raemoe
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece, he worked so hard on it i love his new music! I can't pick a favorite song on it like really! what an impressive job he did.
  21. Ellysworld
    Nov 13, 2015
    1
    All the songs are so similar ... Some of them are cute but, I don't know there's no point in making an album if you're going to use the same sound in half of it? I gave 1 just because I think "life is worth living" is a good song, the rest of them are just boring.
  22. boringws
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best 2015 album, it worked great and it has been increasing over time! justin deserves all the recognition that an artist must have, their songs are written by own. congrats… Expand
  23. LuisOttavio
    Nov 13, 2015
    7
    The album is good, though not great, is very common than he already did, and I think it should have modified, like the album, but not extremely good, so my score is 7
  24. luizfilipe
    Nov 13, 2015
    6
    O álbum está bom, mas falta algo a mais, falta aquele "WOW", temos várias músicas boas mas também várias músicas chatas, ele tem que voltar com a mesma essência da era Believe ou melhor ainda pra conseguir se superar e garantir minha nota 10.
  25. AngelXCX
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    bombaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  26. Yankees
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Fresh album ! Amazing productions, smooth voice everything is here to make a good album... Purpose is a very good album if you enjoy different genres of music and if you like GOOD music
  27. BeatrizLima
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    is always the same with this new generation, all that occurred, are not very many songs with good lyrics, but has a silver lining in all this is that for fans
  28. Iojhug
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Very good album but... all of these "One Direction" haters putting bad reviews are pathetic... Metacritic moderators please do something before user reviews looks like a half of haters just trying to put down the user score down !
  29. rach
    Nov 13, 2015
    3
    I did not enjoy this album. Hate to say his songs mostly sounded the same, but they did. I was expecting so much more from Bieber, I honestly think he might've been better in his My World/My World 2.0 era. The songs are too electronic for me and the hype for this album was way too much. The whole "comeback" story his PR made was extremely smart, considering he never actually went away, butI did not enjoy this album. Hate to say his songs mostly sounded the same, but they did. I was expecting so much more from Bieber, I honestly think he might've been better in his My World/My World 2.0 era. The songs are too electronic for me and the hype for this album was way too much. The whole "comeback" story his PR made was extremely smart, considering he never actually went away, but everyone loves the comeback kid. Of course Bieber's voice is incredible though, it always has been. Giving him a 3 rating only because his vocals are insane.… Expand
  30. emroGhost
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    The best work from him. Fav songs: Sorry, Company, The Feeling and Children. Hit the Ground is f*ck good. The best of deluxe version. Poor songs: Been You, Purpose and Life Is Worth Living.
  31. CarolineC
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    His voice is on point in this album, sounds really beautiful, it's so good.
    The lyrics are romantics and some are really inspirational, and the best for him is that he co-write every music in this album
    The mixes are so good, all on point. The album is really good. 'Mark My Words' sounds so **** good with his vocals. 'Sorry' is so good to dance in a nightclub and with 'children' you can    His voice is on point in this album, sounds really beautiful, it's so good.
    The lyrics are romantics and some are really inspirational, and the best for him is that he co-write every music in this album
    The mixes are so good, all on point. The album is really good. 'Mark My Words' sounds so **** good with his vocals. 'Sorry' is so good to dance in a nightclub and with 'children' you can not only dance but learn with the lyrics. He is definitely a new Bieber.    … Expand
  32. MarieBurckle
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Aaaah, que álbum maravilhoso, pessoal, profundo, eu amei as músicas dele, que orgulho do Justin amadurecendo tando depois de tantas coisas na vida, só precisa melhorar em outras agora!
  33. tavernard
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That evolution album! Great candidate to grammy!
    Seriously, it is AWESOME! There is no bad music, ALL EXCELLENT! MY CONGRATULATIONS JB, WIN OVER A FAN!    … Expand
  34. KINGOFPOP21
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    ew, this is a horrible album. we cannot call this as a album because this is a trash. Selena and Demi are better than jb. He's thinking about being the king of the pop, but he is a trash of the pop
  35. matheusbrigida
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    This is a bubble gum teen album. This is a Reflection 2.0 just made to hit and he forgot the quality. He is so focus to get the #1 thet forgot to do a good album. Forget Selena, she's movin' on and is happy now. HER ALBUM IS BETTER THAN YOU
  36. vanessamenezes
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Purpose tem o som muito parecido com os albums anteriores a esse, ficou repetido e ele precisa inovar. Não parece que ele levou três anos escrevendo este album, e as músicas com a produção do skrillex devido ao seu toque acabam ocultando muito a voz dele.
  37. teenduda
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    this album is wonderful, justin voice to this even better and this album quite different from the others he grew up and his music is maturing congratulations justin!
  38. Caliwest
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I think it was worth the wait. If you can't see JB's talent even in this work then i can do nothing for you. A consistent album with soul and love with catchy songs, but also rap/rnb songs like No Sense with the magnificent Travis Scott or Trust and others... We can clearly see that the eclecticism of Justin and is passion for music has never been that strong, and it's only the beginning...
  39. imdajudgem8
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I'm a 21 year old guy who has never actually clicked with JB's tunes in the past AT ALL, and to be honest, this album is really, really great. The production includes electro, trap and synth beats, and this album contains some great features like Nas, Travis Scott, Big Sean and Skrillex. Lyrically, it is decent, and his voice really goes well on the production. Overall, for those whoI'm a 21 year old guy who has never actually clicked with JB's tunes in the past AT ALL, and to be honest, this album is really, really great. The production includes electro, trap and synth beats, and this album contains some great features like Nas, Travis Scott, Big Sean and Skrillex. Lyrically, it is decent, and his voice really goes well on the production. Overall, for those who dislike JB, this album does have some bangers and some good tracks, so check it out.… Collapse
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. HipHopDX
    Dec 2, 2015
    60
    It’s when Bieber’s honesty feels less-than-honest and the tracks feel less-than-groundbreaking that this album falls short of the heights it should by all means be capable of reaching.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    It's full of motivational Bieb-talk about the realness of the Bieb-struggle.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 19, 2015
    50
    You can’t hear The Feeling in his voice, which is still one of the most infectiously beautiful in the industry, because as his faith has saved him from his pain, his production team has saved his voice from Justin. It makes for a series of unbeatable mainstream and crossover singles, and a desensitized, unnerving album.
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